BRITAIN.
MEMORIAL HALL RIOT. LABOR LEADER'S COMMENT. London, Nov. 30. There was pandemonium for twenty minutes at the Memorial Hall. Asphyxiating gas from large -stink bombs was launched, and then the soldiers unceremoniously routed the speakers. Mr. Thomas, M.P., in a special interview, commenting on the riotous scenes at the Memorial Hall, said that the ,Labor Party was not connected with any peace movement, but his union of 300,000 railwaymen, and other large unions, had resolved against conscription.
Labor throughout the war had shown unmistakably its readiness to give every assistance for the prosecution of tlie war. Trade union rules, tlie result of years of agitation, had gone overboard, either abandoned or amended, with a view to increasing the production. Unquestionably Labor supported the war, believing the contest was for freedom against militarism. Received Dec. 1, 5.35 p.m. London, Nov. 30. Mr. Thomas continued: "Tlie unity of the nation is, essential. Political factions, religious differences, and social distinctions must be swept away in,the determination to present a united front. The sole danger to unity will 'be the introduction of conscription, which will undoubtedly lead to friction, and, I am afraid, a serious revolt. The response of the colonies has stirred the blood of tlie British workers, particularly so the sacrifices of the Australasians at Gallipoli. We are not fighting German militarism in order to set up another form thereof in our midst. There will be many social and industrial problems after the war that will be a testing time for Labor, but I hope that our strength will he such that it will influence the policies of the Government and prevent a violent reaction, paralysing industry. Labor's utmost efforts will thus be directed."
THE FRENCH LOAN. DROPJN CONSOLS. Reecived Dec. 1, 8.55 p.m. London, Nov. 30. The subscription for the French loan is attracting much attention on the Stock Exchange, and its favorable terms are affecting all gilt-edged securities. Consols have dropped to 58% and 59 on this account, and some are taking profit. The French loan la open till December 15, and is delaying impending colonial issuer
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Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1915, Page 5
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