GENERAL CABLES.

Taihape Daily Times, 15 July 1918, Page 5

GENERAL CABLES.

o MINERS’ FEDERATION RESOLUTION. Received 10.5 a.m.

LONDON, July 13

The Miuters ’ Federation at Southport resolved to increase the old age pension to 15s weekly; reduction of age limit to sixty; also the elimination of tho military spirit from physical drill in elementary schools; soldiers and sailors must be paid 6s daily. The Federation approved replacing separate district conciliating boards by national boards for regulating wages in all districts. This change is regarded as the most fateful in the Federation’s history. It pointed Out the Federation’s recent policy has consistently followed national lines % BANKING- AMALGAMATION Received 10.5 a.m. LONDON, July 13. The Treasury has sanctioned the amalgamation of the London Joint Stock Bank with the London City and Midland. The combined deposits are nearly three hundred millions, It is by far the largest banking institution in Britain. SOCIALISTS AND THE WAR. REPLIES FROM ENEMY COUNV TRIES

Received 9.5 a.m

LONDON, July 13

Mr. Arthur Henderson, speaking at the Northampton conference of labour organisations, said five replies ha'd been received from Socialists in enemy countries to the inter-Allied Socialists’ Conference’s memorandum on the war (cabled on Feb. 25). Bulgaria accepted practically all the general points concerning Macedonia. The Hungarian Soialists and also the German minority Socialists had submitter* to the Stockholm committee of the International Socialists' Conference m statement of policy much on the line* of the inter-Allied memorandum. The Austrian Socialists accepted the principles of the inter-Allied memorandum as a basis for discussion. They endorsed the Federal system for AustriaHungary, and agreed to the suggestion of a federation of the Balkar States. They declared they repudiated the Brest Litovsk and Rumanian treaties, agreed a solution of the Italian, Polish, Colonial and Alsace-Lor-raine questions must conform with the desires of the people concerned. The German majority Socialists drew up a document, which was entrusted to Troelstra to present to- the British Labour Conference. The action or I the British Government in refusing ! Troelstra permission to land prevented this document reaching Britain, but a summary was received, showing the German majority Socialists were ready to take part in an International Socialist Convention on the basis of the proposals which neutral and Stockholm Socialists had drawn up. They also accepted practically all the general principles cf the inter-Allied memorandum, and were ready to discuss the responsibility for the war, ! though they did not believe any good result from such a discussion. They were prepared to discuss Alsace-Lor-raine, believing an amicable solution possible. They agreed to the necessity of a complete restoration of Belgium’s independence, and declared a 1 League of Nations was necessary to j destroy Imperialism and prevent ag- j gression. Mr. Henderson contended the replies justified the demand for j facilities for holding an International ! Socialist Conference, which would help clear away misunderstandings ,and misconceptions, and strengthen the will for peace in enemy countries. The Conference would show the peopie of the Central Empires that their rulers had misled and deceived them, and would not attempt to negotiate for peace or take binding decisions. PROVIDING FOR RETURNED SOLDIERS. Received 11.35 a.m. , LONDON, July 14. Mr. Roberts, speaking at Plymouth, emphasised the importance of decentralisation and the usefulness of the Government’s Labour Exchange system after the war. There would he no repetition of the spectacle of discharged soldiers street-hawking-or becoming pavementarists. AN ULSTER CELEBRATION Received 9.35 a.m. LONDON, July 14. Belfast is holiday making at the week end in honour of its great festival, which is the first time during the war period. Rumours of counter demonstrations proved to be without foundation. An enormous gathering ovationed Sir E. Carson, who supported the Londonderry resolutions, assorting that union was necessary for the safety of the Empire,

A HUGE GERMAN WAR . CREDIT* Received 9.35 a.m. LONDON, July 13. The Reichstag Main Committee has sanctioned a war loan of fifteen milliards of marks. Tho Poles refrained from voting, the Independent Socialists voting against. THE DOMINIONS AND WAR CABINET. REPRESENTATIVES UNDER EQUAL CONDITIONS Received 11.50 a.m. LONDON, July 14. Mr Lloyd George, speaking ,at the Ministry of Informations’ dinner to Canadian editors, tributed Canada’s part in the war and tho achievements of Canadian soldiers at the front* Since the beginning of the war Canada had manufactured fifty-five million shells and forty five millions cartridges. One result of the war would be a real change in the character of the British Empire. “This is war,” h e said, “in which we drew on the Dominions without consulting them, because there was no time to do so. j It is true tho Dominions had approved of our policy in protecting the small states of Europe; henceforth, you have the right to be consulted before hand. The contributions you have made to enforce our treaties give "you an undeniable right to voice in fashioning a policy which may commit you. For that reason the Imperial War Cabinet is a reality. There the Dominions’ representatives sit with the representatives of the British Empire to consult and decide under equal conditions. That is making a great change in the history of the Empire. You must have a voice in the settlement of peace conditions. The War Cabinet has discussed its war aims and conditions whereon w r c are prepared to make peace. We arrived at an agreement on, tins subject last year with representaI tives of the Dominions. We shall reconsider some of the problems in the light ot e\ ents that have occured | since.” | an INTERESTING SPEECH BY STAFF PAYMASTER I LATEST INSTANCE OF GERMAN | INFAMY. ; Received 11.50 a.m. | . LONDON, July 13. i Staff-Paymaster Hughes, in a speech in London, said plans for .attacking Zeobrugge were thought out six months ago. The expedition started twice prei vzously, but had to return. Germani submarines to end of 1916, sank one 1 million British tons, and sank six millions in 1917. During- fliose months of sorrow ships wore -going down like 1 autumn leaves. That was why Zee■brugge nest was attacked. There were thiee hunored warships in the navy proper at the outbreak of war, now there were 3500. Clyde slips recently launched tho forty-second warship in j the war period. Mr Hughes narrated! |an example of German brutality. A ) B.itish patrol boat in the Altantic dis- | co\eicd a dcreqict U-boat and rescued the crcw_ Before blowing up the vessel the’ commander asked if all were safe and the submarine commander replied | yes. He called the roll and all answered. When he pushed off preparatory to to dropping a depth charge the commander of the patrol boat heard someone calling, which continued despite the repeated assurance that all ■n ere saved. The British commander i n °t believe the Germans, but j searched the U-boat, and found four I British seamen tied up to time mines.