News from England

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 235, 13 March 1915, Page 5

News from England

fi BELGIAN* RELIEF FUNDS. PBITISH GOVERNMENT TAKES NO * ACTION. OUR INTERESTS IN CHINA. London, March 11. | The Government is adamant in refining Treasury grants towards the maintenance of Belgians, except en Sir Edward Grey's conditions, and does not olTicially recognise the relief commission or authorise the organisation to convey succour. The commission is compelled to rely solely cn its own resources and 11 German undertakings. It is probable the whole system of collection and distribution will shortly be placed on a different basis. The question of preventing the fluctuation in rates of exchange was discussed at the meeting which Mr. Lloyd George I and Lord Reading attended. Mr. Lloyd George said lie had made special arrangements with Ru-sia by which no embargo jrotlld be placed on butter, wheat, and other foodstuffs so far as Britain was Concerned. So long as we enjoyed the existing confidence with regard to loans it would not be advantageous to borrow from the United State-. He believed the Russian exchange would right itself as 4bon as she resumed her export trade with the opening of the Black Sea ports. London, March 11. The British and Foreign Bible Society lias provided one and a half million Bibles in a score of different languages for the fighting troops. Sir Edward Grey, in the ffou=e of Comfiions, said that the information in possession of the Government in reference to Japan's demands on China was confidential. The Government was considering its effect in view of safeguardig British interests, which night appear to conflict with .Japan's demands. r London. March 11. Tleplyng to a question in the House cf ■Commn'no K'wUmi n rjjjwemcnts could jbe made to utilise the voun? men in the dominions who were anxious to serve, Mr. Harcourt said that all the ■elf -governing dominions had put large forces in the field and were maintaining them with ever-increasing strength. The considered that arrangements for dealing with available recruits Were best left to the Dominion Governments. OUR FRIENDSinP WITH RUSSIA. 2 Received 12 8.30 p.m. London. March 12. The King, in reply to a message from ft Russian society, extends his heartiest •ympathy with the efforts to promote a lasting understanding between British and Russians. His Majesty looks foriWard to a final glorious victory. NEW ZEALANDEES •' FILMED." 2 Received 12, 5.5 p.m. / London, March 11. The High Commissioner's publicity ■ department sent a photographer to Egypt. He secured four thousand feet Of films of the Australians training. These will be shown at 1100 elnematograph theatres in Britain, commencing •on Monday. DISLOYAL NEWSPAPER SUSPENDED. Received March 12. p.m. London. March 12. Mr. Tennant, in the House of Com- ' toons, said the Government had raided the offices of the newspaper Irish Volunteer, which had suspended publication. It had also suppressed another pa("r for publishing derogatory references to the Allies and praising the enemy. The Consolidated Fund Bill was read a third time. Mr. Long complained that Colon*] Seely and Lord Salisbury had been appointed Brigadier-Generals depriving professional soldiers of well-de-erved hon<srg. XEW ZEALANDER DECORATED. Received March 12. p.m. London. March 11. Cecil Humphries, a New Zealaiidei-, %ho joined the Army Service turps oil the outbreak of war and lat.-r exchanged to the First Manchester-, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and was promoted to sergeant on the battlefield. where Brisridier-Geii'Tal Strickland assembled the men and decorated Humphries. " BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL. If neglected. Bronchitis becomes chronic, weakening the system and paving the way for serious attacks of lung trouble No matter whether for child or adult dure is mi m.-.lii in., for this complaint equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Taken early it checks the spread of inflammation and prevents the full development of the disease. Even when fully established bronchitis is promptly brought under control by the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Sold by all chemists and store-