News From England

Taranaki Daily News, 31 July 1915, Page 5

News From England

CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER. OIVEN FREEDOM OF LONDON. A WORTHY SPEECH. Received July .lit, 5.5 p.m. London, July 20. Sir R. ltorden was granted the freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall. ■Mr. Asquith, Mr. JS. iar Law, Sir G. Beid, Hon. Thos. .Y..ckenzie, and the various Agents-Gene. ..t were present. Sir R. Borden, in ••turning thanks, said he hoped that t...- outcome of tin war will be to erect ;. •.lonument to the autonomy of the .elf-governing dominions, and to encourage the power of an Empire which would be more thoroughly and_ effectively organised for the purpose of preserving its own existence. Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada, were all free nations, possessing full self-governing rights. They had joined in the conflict for our love of lilwrty. The ideals of democracy, and .the spirit of unity were founded thereon, which makes the whole Empire single in purpose. There was also the intense conviction that the war was forced upon the Empire, which in honor could not Stand aside and sec weak unoffending people trampled in the dust. We also realised that the issue of the conflict transcends even the destinies of our own Empire, and involves the future of civilisation and the destinies of the vprld. Therefore, we must not fail.

Sir IL Borden's mention of Australia; New Zealand, and South Africa was greeted with cheers. SPIES IN ENGLAND. i'. ta»._ TEN MORE AKHESTED. Keceived July :», 0..> p.m. ? London, Julv 20. The Pre* Bureau states that, in addition to five men already convicted for espionage, the authorities recently arrested ten alleged German agents of various nationalities, four of whom have fully confessed. All will toe tried in • camera on charges of attempting to collect and communicate to the enemy information regarding the fleet and army. The efficacy of the measures taken by the authorities lias -Been, proved by the fact that all the spies were arrested in different parts of the country.

A SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT. . GERMAN IN INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT. {Times and Sydney Sun Services.) Received July 30, 8.20 p.m. London, July 29. In the House of Commons Sir A. P.. Markham referred to the case of Richwald ,wlio changed his name to Blacker. He is the son of Krupp's confidential representative in -London, yet Major Blacker was sent out to India four months before the war, and was made .assistant military secretary to the Com-mander-in-Chief, having access to confidential information. When the war broke out he was promoted to chief of the Intelligence Department of the Indian corps sent to France. MORE BACKBITING. LLOYD GEORGE ON MUNITIONS'. * London, July 20. In the House of Commons Sir J. H. Dalizel move.d an amendment that the House of Commons adjourn for a month. He said he was not satislied witn the position in Flanders. It was understood that there would be a great advance in the spring. He also wanted to knowwhy so much notice was given to the ( Turks by the fleet's bombardment with'out the co-operation of land forces. It was impossible to keep silent longer, as he had not the confidence in the Government which he had nine months ago. Mr. Lloyd Gorge had said the war would have been practically over already if -there had been adequate equipment. If 60, who was responsible? Had anyone been cashiered: Was it still the policy to use against the enemy? If s O , why the extraordinary delay? Moreover, nothing had been done to deal with the eost of living, which was the root Cause of the: discontent leading to Strikes. Sir A. 1!. Markham, seconding the motion, di-ploTod Mr. Asquith describing his critics as backbiters. Mr. Aiquith intervened and said the expression did not refer to members of Parliament. Sir J. 11. Dalziell's amendment was not pressed. . Mr. Asquith's motion for adjournment until September was carried. Mr. Lloyd George then made a statement on the progress in the production of munitions. He paid a tribute' to the. number of business men who had given their services. His work was twofold, and consisted in sweeping up existing contract 3 and opening up fresh sources of supply. More work had been allocated than could be digested. The census of machinery m the United Kingdom showed that only one-fifth of the machines employed on Government work were used on night shifts. The arrangement of two or three shifts daily in order to employ these machines would fenormously increase the output. The Ministry, "by arranging co-operative areas had greatly increased the prospect of receiving sufficient shells for the armv within a few weeks. Sixteen national factories had been established.

PARLIAMENT ADJOURNED. London, Julyi 29. j Sixty Dills have received lioyal assent and Parliament has adjourned. [ CINEMA WAR PICTURES. Received July 30, 5.5 p.m. London, July 2fl. Mr. Asquith has announce.', that, following the example of France, the Government will arrange for cinematograph records of suitable scenes on the British front and communications. THE METAL MONOPOLY. Received July 31, 12.30 a.m. London, July .'lO. The Morning Post comments on the Merton Company as the <!overnment's metal brokers being largely associated with the Frankfort Metallgescllst-haft whose American companies are cornering spelter, and compliments Australia's efforts to destroy German monopolies.