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"COMRADES IN ARMS." VISITING PARLIAMENTARIANS. Received July 7, 10 p.m. London, July 7. Mr. Balfour received the oversea members of Parliament at the Admiralty, and discussed naval operations. At the Mansion House, function, Mr. L. Harcourt, responding to the toast of "The Empire," said the parliamentarians had come at a crisis that would probably prove the culmination of the war. He went on: "The dominions would regard it as an insult if Britain offered you gratitude for your patriotism. This is your war as much as ours. Our eternal liberties are at stake. We greet you a3 brothers in arms."* WOOL FOR ITALY. GOVERNMENT PURCHASE OF COLONIAL CLIP URGED. Received July 7, 5.23 p.m. London, July f>. There is good authority for believing that the authorities are carefully watching the importing of Australian wool to Italy, whither considerable quantities are going, they having reason to fear that some has been bought on German account, merely waiting .for the opening of German's doors for a great after-war rush for the world's trade. •It is believed that large quantities .re waiting in North America for export to Germany In some quarters the opinion is strongly held that Government purchase of colonial clips at the source is the only practical solution. It is no secret that one of the objects of the Government's periodic conferences with the wool trade is to secure a favorable position for the after-war struggle. The next conference will be held on August 1. Meanwhile trade is disturbed. THE NEW APPOINTMENTS. Received July 7, 5.5 p.m. London, July 6. It is officially announced that Mr. Lloyd George has been appointed Secrefor War and Lord Derby UnderSecretary for War. Sir Edward Grey receives an earldom. STATEMENTS PROMISED. Received July 7, 5.5 p.m. London, July 7. Mr. Asquith, in the House of Commons, promjsed the decision of the Cabinet regarding the duration of the present Parliament in a few days. A statement regarding the Irish situation would be given on Monday. BELGIAN RELIEF. London, July 6. The Duke of Norfolk, chairman of the National Committee for the Relief in Belgium, states: "Careful investigation has satisfied me that the need for contributions for relief of the Belgians is greater than ever. Reports to the contrary are untrue. We are deeply griteful to the people of Australia and New Zealand for their magnificent help in alleviating distress and can say most positively that the need for their benevolent contributions continues to exist."
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Taranaki Daily News, 8 July 1916, Page 5
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411MOTHER COUNTRY. Taranaki Daily News, 8 July 1916, Page 5
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