BRITISH POLITICS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 4 January 1917, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

LLOYD GEORGE'S OFFICiAL ORGAN. Received 11.40. NEW YORK, Jan 3. The New York Tribune states that Sir Henry Dalzeill has acquired the Pall Mall Gazette, which will be Lloyd George's official organ. NO MORE COAL FOR NORWAY. Received 11.45. COPENHAGEN, Jan 3. Great Britain has prohibited the export of coal to Norway. The British Legation at Christiania states thai this action is due to the unsatisfactory manner Norway has been carrying out certain obligations. i STIRRING THINGS UP. NEW YORK, Jan. 3. The "World" 'tells a good story of Sir Edward Carson's energy at the Adl niiralty. He asked Admiral Jellieoe to ' ascertain what decisions, effher of a capital or departmental nature, were hung up. The report showed that 12 officials were concerned. Sir Edward Carson called them to a conference, and said, "Gentlemen, in my profession it is customary to summon twelve men conversant with the faets and require them to give an opinion on the merits of the case within a reasonable time. If they do not we obtain twelve others. You are twelve to deal with Admiralty matters, which have been delayed. If you are unable to arrive at a prompt decision I must adopt the usual procedure. Good morning." All the hung-up decisions were settled within two davs.