Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 87, 9 November 1916, Page 5

Great Britain

FRENCH DYESTUFFS SYNDICATE

Press Association —Copyright, Austin lian and N Z. Cable Association. (Received 9.5 a.in.) Paris, November 8. A French national dyestuffs syndicate lias been formed with a capital of £1,000,000 to act in conjunction with the British Dyes, Limited.

GERMAN SLAVE-RAIDS-

BELGIANS FORGED TO WORK.

VIOLATION OF HAGUE COW-

VENTION.

Press Association —Copyright. Published in “The Times.” (Received 9.5 a.m.) London, November 8

The German military authorities are outrageously slave-raiding in Belgium, compelling the forced Belgians to labour in the military zones, calling up by Ukase and warning notices which threaten heavy tines, with imprisonment in the event of a refusal, and compelling municipalities to furnish lists of unemployed. German soldiers are rounding up and penning in camps and sending the forced Belgians under military escort where they are compelled to construct military positions. Those refusing are not fed till they submit, and others are sent in open trucks to Germany and the north of France. In each raid the Germans captured about four thousand, totalling over 15,000. .1 lie whole of the able-bodied male population is threatened. It is veritable slavery, and in direct violation ol the Hague Convention.

THE ADMIRALTY'S POLICY.

Press Association —Copyright, Anstra-

lian and N.Z. Cable Association

London, November /

In the House of Commons, Mr Asquith, replying to Mr D. Dalaiel, said he was unaware of the existence of a general desire to discuss the Admiralty’s policy. Ho was nob satisfied it would he expedient, out Mr Balfour did not object,*?

Sir Edward Carson asked what Mr Balfour’s purpose wtis; in summoning the Press to meet him to-day. Mr Asquith: I am told it has been a regular practice. Many members interjected “No!” Mr Asquith: It has been done several times.

Mr Dalziel requested an assurance that the House would receive the same secret information as editors.

Mr Asquith said it could only bo given at a secret session. He would consider the proposal.

THE IRISH CONSTABULARY. Press Association —Copyright, Auscralian and N.Z. Cable Association. London. November 7. In the House of Commons, on the second reading of the Irish Constabulary Police Bill, dealing with pay and pensions, Mr Dillon warned Mr H. E. Duke that if any of the men charged with insubordination were victimised, it would have a far-reach-ing effect. Mr Duke hoped the trouble in Dublin was nearly over. Mr Herman moved an amendment, declining to proceed with the Bill owing to the indiscipline of a section of the Dublin police. Ho understood that 400 had joined the Hibernian Society contrary to their oath not to join a secret society except the F roemasons.

The amendment lapsed. Mr Duke declined to believe that a large body of Dublin men bad broken their oaths. If it were true, those responsible must be taken to account therefor. Regarding the Freemasons, he regretted the oath against a secret society was qualified in any way. The Bill passed through Committee.

GENERAL ITEMS. Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, November 7. Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward are conferring with the Government in connection with the Imperial Government’s notification of its intention to requisition all New Zealand wools. They hope to complete the business part of their mission within a week, '[’hereafter they will visit Scotland and Ireland and the English provinces. Mr Massey receives the Freedom of York.

The Bechstein auction, including piano stocks and the Bechstein Hall leasehold properties, realised £50,500.

It is understood that Lord Rhondda and British financiers have purchased the British assets of the Wuffing Manufacturing Company, chemists.

In the House of Commons, the Anzac Trade Bill was considered. Sir H. Dalziel moved the exemption of companies now using the name. Air K. G. Prettyman said such companies were allowed to register in another name without charge; also, tlnoe months were allowed them to do so, instead of one. The amendment was withdrawn, and the Bill passed Committee.

There was an increase in exports of £12,746,283. and imports of £13.318,970, as compared with the previous October.

The re-exports of Britain increased by £500,689, compared with the previous October.