MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1917, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

THE MESOPOTAMIA INQUIRY. RBASQX lOR GOVERNMENT'S DECISION. tOBD HARDEtfGE'S RESIGNATION DISCUSSED. Received July 19, 5.30 p.m. London, July IS. I» the House of Commons. Mr.* Bonar tmr stated that the Government was not proceeding any further with Jbe inquiry into tlie Mesopotamia report. The Amy Council would deal with tbe soldier* in the ordinary way. Lord Hardihgt had thrice offered to resign, but: VuOm offers had teen refused. Received July 19, 8.40 p.m. London, July 19, In the House of Commons. Mr* fionar Laa» aaJd that the Government was inJtatfteed in its Mesopotamia decision by tin uadesiratrility of distracting tbe attention of thw legislature at this critical time from the prosecution of the war.. 0» the Foreign Secretary'* presentations the Government had decided that ft would be detrimental to deprive the Foreign Office of Lord Hardinge a serTitaa, Mr. Dillon obtained leave to move tbe adjournment of tbe debate, in order t> diaeuH the Government * re'usal to accept Lord Harainge's resignation, which he aaserced involved a great principle of Ministerial responsibility, and was tlu.enly means the. House of Commons hail of eurcising an influcn.p over tbe Government. Mr Chamberlain had resigned, ftH^'g* l he had not been censured, yet Lord Hardinge, who was responsible to an infinitely greater degree, was allowed to remain. All implicated should be equally treated, but Lord Hardinge. because he stood well ui society'and was supported by powerful influence, was allowed to ride off in honor. Mr. Dillon added that something bad yet to be learned about the G&za operations. Mr. Balfour heatedly defended Lord Hardinge, and hinted that he wo-dd re--3-n if the House disagreed with his Tie* to the Government. BILLON'S MOOTOS DEFEATED. Boceired July 19, 11 JO p.m. London, July 19. Mr. 'Dillon's motion was defeated by HHto SI. SECRET SERVICE VOTE. Received July 19, 8.35 p.m. London, July 13. The Estimates provide for an additional £300,000 for the secret service tote, making £500,000 in all. TT*E HOrSE OF WINDSOR. London, July 18. The King** decree creates a separate roral house instead of the most exalted brine* of the houie of SaM-Colmrg-Oofha, and also makes the family surtame Windsor.