DECLARATION OF LONDON.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1915, Page 5

DECLARATION OF LONDON.

NOW DEAD. "FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES." Received Dec. 2, 7.30 p.m. London, Dec. 2. Replying to Lord Portsmouth in the House of Lords, Lord Lansdowne admitted that the adoption of the Declaration of London had not involved the creation of an International Prize Court. It was light to arbitrate in American disputes arising within the jurisdiction of the Prize Court, and the success of the Foregn Office's efforts could be judged by the reports from all sides. Regarding the economic pressure on Germany whose trade was passing, to other hands, Lord Lansdowne said: "We are fighting il'or our lives and must not neglect any precautions." Lord Halsbury congratulated Lord Portsmouth on securing an affirmation that the Declaration was dead, and not binding.

A NATIONAL PARTY. PROJECT TOO PREVIOUS, Received Dec. 2, 10.50 p.m. London, Dec. i. The Daily News reports that hoed Charles Herosfor.l presided at a meeting of Unionists with the object of founding a National Party under Sir Edward Carson's leadership. A number of members of both sides of the House of Commons have been approached. The newspaper hints that Sir Henry Dalzicl and Sir A. B. MarUham approve of the movement.

The Morning Post, which has been advocating a National Party, publishes Sir A. B. Markham's letter in favor thereo!, which states that the policy would include a closer political union, a Zollvoi'cin embracing the Empire and her Allies, and a vigorous social reform. The policy declares that Britain cannot revert to old fiscal fend* in the face of the wonderful faith of the Australians, New Zealandcrs, and Canadians in the land of their forefathers, and their heroism on the battlefields.

ENEMY TRADERS. ACTION BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT. Received Dec. 2, 11.1-5 p.m. London, Dec. 2. Lord Lnnsdowne, in the House of Lords, said the Government is considering the appeal against the Court's judgment in the Continental Tyre Company's case, with a view of taking the steps necessary at the end of the war to prevent companies, where the majority of shares are foreign-controlled, obtaining the status and privileges of an English eonipapy. Lord Halsbury has introduced a Bill dealing with enemy companies trading in the United Kingdom. PARLIAMENT EXTENDED. UNTIL 1917. Received Dec. 2, 11.15 p.m. London, Dec. 2. The Daily Mail says that it is understod that Cabinet has decided to extend the life of the present Parliament until January, 1917. PRISONERS IN GERMANY. Received Dec. 2, 5,5 p.m. London, Dec. 1. In the House of Commons, Mr. Tennant said that there are thirty-two thousand British soldiers and 1050 naval men prisoners in Germany.