RELEASING THE CLERGY.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 February 1917, Page 5

RELEASING THE CLERGY.

RESTRICTING SERVICES. Received Feb. 22, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 21. ■ The Houße of Lords read a second time the Mission Ecclesiastical Bill. The Archbishop of Canterbury explained that the object was to restrict church services, to enable more young clergymen to participate in national service. Lord Buckmaster's Bill, removing sex disqualification for admission as solicitors, was read a first time, ORGANISING AGRICULTURE. MAINTAINING FOOD SUPPLY. Ixmdon, February 21. The Central News states that Mr Lloyd George on Thursday will unfold a definite agricultural policy, much more than a war-time expedient. It is expected it will assure farmers of reasonable prices for a fairly long period. Received Feb. 22, 5.5 p.m. A. & N.Z. Cable Association and Reuter. London, Feb. 21. The Press Bureau states that the Board of Agriculture empowers local authorities ttf take over land allotments, with a view to muihtaining the food supply. In the House of Lords the Duke of Marlborough announced that Mr, Lloyd George's statement regarding the Government's agricultural policy would be postponed for a few days. BY-ELECTION RESULT. Reuter Service. Received Feb. 22, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 21. A Coalitionist, Colonel Stirling Keir, has been returned unopposed for WestPerthshire. LORD FISHER AT THE ADMIRALTY. London, February 21. Sir Edwarcl Carson has announced that Lord Fisher is at the Admiralty in the capacity of President of the Haven-