Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 59, 6 October 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

MAORI SOLDIERS DEATH. Press Association— Copyright, Ails'-"" - lian and N.Z. Cable Association '' (Received 10.25 a.m.) London, October 5. King! Hamana, who died at AValton Hospital, was the first death of a Maori soldier in England.

FULLEST STRENGTH REQUIRED FOR VICTORY. Press Association— Copyright Reuter's Service. London, October 4. General Sir William Robertson, Chief of Staff of the British Army, when unveiling a war memorial, said: "We have now a reasonable amount of guns and ammunition and, on the whole, we can view the future without any anxiety whatever; but we must be prepared to continue the war for a time which, at present, cannot bo estimated. We want more men now. and shall eventually want all that can be spared, for we are not justified i'» expecting to win unless the services of every man and woman is utilised to the fullest extent." IRELAND'S POSITION. Press Association— Copyright, Austra lian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, October 5. The application of the Military Service Act to Ireland is engagi-ig increasing attention. Sir E. Carson, in an interview, said he preferred conscription to Ireland's dishonor. It is reported that Mr Redmond will make a statement on the subject ol recruiting on Thursday.