Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 67, 16 October 1916, Page 6

Great Britain

DURATION OF THE WAR.

NO SPEEDY TERMINATION.

YEARS OF OBSTINATE STRUGGLE. Press Association —Copyright. United Service. London, October 10. The search for men is reaching the utmost limit.' With the realisation of an indefinite prolongation of the war, somo critics are already discussing the chances of a crucial supreme offensive in 1918. No one in England now speaks of an early end ot the war. There is universal recognition of the necessity for every possible man. It is expected that the age will ultimately 'be raised to fortylive. The authorities are drastically combing out the Government departments, trades, and industries. The Army' Council has called up all the men classified as "C,» meaning those medically unfit except for light duties, so as to release all the able-bodied for the front. Neutrals from Germany state that the whole Nation is united and dogoodly determined to win the war, bein o- animated by the bitterest hatred of Britain. There is no sign of either Turkey or Bulgaria being sufficiently tired of the war to get out. AustroHnngary accepted German domination and "driving power because nothing else was possible for that ramshackle Empire. Mr Roy Howard, who has returned from Germany, predicts three years' more war, adding: "Well-informed circles in Germany say five, but I do not think so." Mr Garvin warns the Empire to relinquish any optimistic belief of a speedy termination. An early break through in the West is not to be expected. We must face the fact that the Germans have plenty of reserve; she is not shortening any front, and has succeeded In propping up AustriaHungary with Turkish reserves. We must expect a long and obstinate struggle.

PROJECTED VISIT TO INDIA.

Press Association—Copyright. ' United Service. (Received 9.15 a.m.) London, October 15

The Empire Parliamentary Association is- forwarding invitations for a" parliamentary trip to India, including representatives of the Dominions and British Parliaments. It is believed the India Office encourages the project, but representatives of the Dominions in London, including Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward no nob favour it..

THE WHEAT COMMISSION.

WORK OF IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

Press Association —Copyright. Published m "The Times." (Receved 9.0 a.m.) ■: London, October 15

The Wheat Commission, in particularly dealing with transit from Australia, approved of the principle ol using big steamers of deep draught. It is expected to shorten the voyage by a fortnight. It is also dealing with the reduction in freights. The chief difficulty is that single loading is heightening the cost to the British consumer, which would be solved if Australia could take British produce. In considering the possibility of taking over the tonnage which is devoted to. Australian luxury exports, such as wine and fruits, the Commission suggested that the Australian official representatives in London be invited "to sit on the Commission in order to help in the delicate negotiations.

The new council of the Imperial Institute is busily formulating plans for extending the Empire resources, such as paper-making, tanning, cotton, flax, silk, and jute, and is appointing special committees to report on the raw materials available in every country in the Empire.

ABOLISHINC MARTIAL LAW IN IRELAND.

Press Association—Copyright. United Service. . v (Received 12.35 p.m.) London, October 15'. It is understood that the Government at the earliest opportunity intends to abolish martial law in Ireland. Largely owing to the representations made to the authorities, martial law has practically been a .dead letter since the last court-mar-tial.