MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 October 1916, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

DILUTION OF LABOR. ; NEW SERVICE BILL URGED, TO EXTEND AGE TO 45. Times Service. London, October 27. Mr. Henderson, who presided over the conference of the engineering and shipbuilding industries, said it was proposed to make the utmost possible dilution of labour, in view of the army's needs. Members of the House of Commons are urging Mr. Asquith (the Premier) to introduce a third Military Service Act, extending the age to 45. The Government's decision largely depends upon the recommendation of the Man-power Board. MORE COAL WANTED -UK. LLOYD GEORG'E'S CONFIDENCE. Received October 29, 5.5 p.m. London, October 2S. Mr. Lloyd George, in a speech at Newport, said the greatest service Wale 3 could render now was to supply more coal for Brftain and her Allies, lie di <'mot doubt that sufficient men for Britain's needs would be found in the Empire. LABOR DIFFERENCES. N EGO NATIONS FOR SETTLEMENT. Received October 29, 5.3 p.inj London, October 2S, The Employers' Trade Unhr. Parliamentary Committees are negotiating lor a general settlement of long-stand-ing differences, including the unions' demands for compulsory unionism by all workers, a 4S-hour week, a 30s minimum wage for adults, no reduction from the existing wage, no increase of the existing hours, complete recognition of trade unions, unemployment pay from the otate, the settlement of afterw.ir conditions with regard to women's labour. It is believed the present is a favorable opportunity for removing the sources of friction, and assist the after-war resumption of normal industrial conditions. It is hoped a settlement will be reached for a triennium as an experiment. Negotiations are also proceeding for enlisting Government assistance. Mr. Runeiman's reference, yesterday to the minimum wage is attracting increased attention, "AXZAC" BILL .PENALTIES. Received October 29. 5.30 p/u. London October 25. The Anzac Bill inflicts a fine v.p to £lO for a first offencw, and up to £IOO for a subsequent offence. TALLOW EMBARGO RELAXED Received Oct. 29, 11.30 p.m. London, October 29. The Government 'has partially relaxed tlie prohibition on the export of tallow, and some shipments have been made to the Allies. Sir T. Mackenzie points out that priv\te and semi-public efforts to send comfort; to the sick and wounded result in much overlapping and waste, and he advises that everything be sent to him or to the New Zealand War Contingent Association, through the New Zealand Government. «