MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 July 1916, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

OVERSEAS PARLIAMENTARIANS. WELCOMED BY THE KING. . A STIRRING ADDRESS. Received July 9, , r ).!i p.m. London. July 8. The King, in welcoming the members of the Overseas Parliaments, said: ''lt gives me much pleasure to welcome you. as I fully recognise the aims connected !. with your visit. Such a visit promotes [ intercourse between the Mother Coun- | try and the Dominions, maintains a constant interchange of ideas, and helps to bridge the seas dividing the Empire. Fifteen years ago the Queen md I visited the great dominions, and we treasure abiding recollections of the loyaltv and affection evinced on that unique and memorable torn. We, on our part, greet you to-day with feelings not less hearty and sincere as representing those who, though separated by vast distances, hastened across the oceans to support the Motherland in her hour of danger. Gloriously have they fulfilled that mission, sacrificing their sons, in the amnion cause, and placing their wealth and resources at the disposal of ourselves and our Allies. '•Never, so long as tlie Empire lasts, will the heroism which immortalised the battlefields of Anzac. Ypres. and Hoo<'e be forgotten. During the nast eighteen months I have bad the pleasure "of in speeting the Dominion forces, and I can testify to the splendid <jualitv of the men. By their spirit of loyaltv and devotion they have given the most'ample proof that they can face the enemy. "I trust your stay here will be pleasant and instructive, and that every opportunity will be given to estimate the efforts that are being made to keep the navy and army efficient, and to bring thwar to a victorious end. We can Team much from each other, and ; t is my earnest hope that such visits will be frequent and fruitful, and that they will be similarly reciprocated bv visits'from the Mother Country to the- Dominions These tend to consolidate the union of Empire, which will be consecrated by the memories of common sacrifice and heroic determination to defend it." CABINET CHANGES. Received Juiy 9, 5.5 p.m. London, July 8. The Daily Chronicle states that Hon. E. S. Montagu (Financial Secretary to the Treasury) becomes Minister' for Munitions; Mr. H. J Tcnnant (UnderSecretary for War) become- Secretary for Scotland; Mr. McKinnon Wood (Secretary for Scotland). fills the position of Chancellor or the Duchy of Lancaster and Fmanoal Secretary to the Treasury. BOOTS FOR RUSSIANS. Received July 9, 5.5 p.m. London, July 8. Tlie boot trade is engaged in the manufacture of nine million pairs of boots for the Russian trcops, CONTROL OF WOOL CLIP. London. July 7. It is reported at Bradford that the idea of the Government's purchase of the British wotf clip originated with Mr. Hushes. It is stated that the British authorities approached Mr Hu-dies ■with a view to further controlling "the destination of Australian wool and also limiting the price. Mr. Hughes .-eplicd that he could not recommend the Australian Government to take action unless Britain set the example. It is believed in some quarters in Bradford and London that an all round scheme for dealing with the Empire's wool is inevitable.