News from England.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 271, 26 April 1915, Page 5

News from England.

THE DRINK PROBLEM. A MODEST SCHEME. Received April *25, 5.50 p.m. - London, April 24. It is understood that Mr. Lloyd •George's drink proposals are modest. Besides further limitation of hours, the magistrates and municipal authorities 'Will be called upon to co-operate with tlft military so as to fully carry out -*the Defence of the Realm Act, thus the of direct Government action will be avoided. GERMAN AIRCRAFT BUSY. London, April 23. The military observed Zeppelins five miles from Newcastle. Two Zeppelins were reported on tht North Cumberland coast, near Blvth. Tour British aeroplanes have gone to reconnoitre. THE MIXERS TROUBLE. London, April 24. The Premier conferred with the executive of the Miners' Federation. The latter claim a joint conference of the own«rs and the Miners' Federation. The conference adjourned till Monday, when it will consider the Premier's : reply, which is promised for that day. , ZEPPELINS' FRUITLESS TRIP. Received April 25, 3.30 p.m. 1 London, April 24. The Zeppelins returned seawards, having made no attacks. TEXTILE MILLS MAKING MUNITIONS. Received April 20, L a.m. London, April 25. Many Lancashire textile mills are now making munitions, chiefly parts.