STILL AGITATING POLITICAL CIRCLES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 8, Issue 112, 13 May 1916, Page 2

STILL AGITATING POLITICAL CIRCLES.

LORD WIMB'ORNE RESIGNS. MR. CHURCHILL SUGGESTED AS CHIEF SECRETARY. LONDON, May 10. The Irish problem continues to agitate political circles. Nationalists and Radical extremists are gravely concerned about the continuance of.executions.

It was announced to-day that Lord Wimborne has resigned the position of Lcrd Lieutenant.

Lord Mac Donnell lias gone to Ireland on public business. It is rumoured that he will be temporary Chief Secretary. Other Liberals desire Mr. Churchill, though the Nationalists and Unionists object. The "Manchester Guardian" opines that Mr. Churchill at least will blow a strong draught through Dublin Castle. Mr. Churchill seems to favour the extension of the Military Service Bill to Ireland on the basis agreed to in settlement o?!.the Home Rule Bill. ANOTHER PEACE KITE. FLOWN BY GERMANY^ LONDON, May 10. The German Humanity League is circularising the European peace so cieties declaring that it knows from ,a trustworthy source that the Kaiser sent an aide-de-camp with an autogaph letter to the Pope, urging the Pontiff to seek King Alfonso's assistance to secure an armistice to allow the discussion of peace, without detriment to the legitimate aspirations of nationalities.. .The League adds: The failure of German arms in France and the stupendous sacrifices at Verdun have greatly impressed the Vatican.

Kings of Bavaria and Saxony had prolonged conferences with Gasperri. The League mentions numerous signs of restlessness throughout Germany, but they are unworthy much attention.

The Vatican promptly destroyed the latest German peace manoeuvres, officially contradicting the» report that the Pope telegraphed the Kais&v or President /Wilson regarding peace negotiations. The Vatican authoritAel yadd s that the Pope has taken no such step.

The latest Peace kite has not excited the slightest interest in England, as it is realised that it is obviously insincere and the outcome of Germany's desire to win, neutrals sympathy, and delude' the German people that they are fighting a defensive war. ALLIES' TERMS AND PEACE. LONDON, May' 11. The "Daily Mail" re-states the irreducible Allied peace terms, viz., Evacuation of all Allied territorp. Surrender of Alasce Lorraine. Indemnity for damage done to Allied property by bombardment, and looting. The "Daily Mail" adds: The Allies cannot make peace while the German fleet' remains at full strength. THE SUGAR SHORTAGE. STATEMENT BY COLONIAL SUGAR COMPANY. WELLINGTON, May 11. The following telegram from the Colonial Sugar Company, Auckland, to the Board of Trade, was read in the House by Mr Massey to-day. "We are melting th full capacity of 1200 tons weekly. The product is going into consumption as fast as steamers available jean load. 890' tpns were shipped south last week, leaving 285 tons on order for immediate execution. Our records are open for your inspection. The shortage complained of is due to storekeepers, extravagant deliveries to consumers weekly. The Dominion consumption is estimated at below 200 tons daily. Our output is 200 tons daily, or 20 per cent above the Dominion's normal requirements. ALLEGED BOYCOTTING. 'INTERESTING TO IWANGANUI. Mr Veitch is asking the Minister of Industries and Commerce whether any cases of expoitation or boycotting have yet been investigated by the Board of Trade, and whether he will refer to the Board for investigation a charge of 'conspiracy to bejycott) made by him against certain Wanganui merchants. Mr Veitch is also asking the At-torney-General whether he will take the opinion of the Crown Law Office as to the legality of the action of the Wanganui Harbour Board in paying a contribution from its revenue ' account to the Employers' Association, i