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MOTHER COUNTRY.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. THE KING'S SPEECH. THE PEACE QUESTION. London, Feb. 12. The King's Speed; at the opening of Parliament said:— "The struggle has reached a critical stage demanding our united energies and resources. The Ormun Governmi'nt has ignored our just demands to make restitution of wrongs committed and furnish guarantees against their unprovoked repetition. Until Germany recognises the only principles on which an honorable peace can be concluded it is our duty to prosecute the war will all vigor. i : ■ i 'i wj "I have full confidence that the British forces and their faithful Allies will continue to display the heroic courage and the people at home to display the unselfish devotion which has frustrated many of our enemies' designs and ensure the ultimate triumph of our righteous cause.

'•J have summoned the Dominions' representatives to a further session ot the Imperial War Cabinet for advice on questions affecting the commo'i interests of the Empire." The King opened Parliament, accompanied by the Queen and attended by the Prince of Wales. Australians, New Zealanders and oilu- oversea troops furnished a mounted -eort. The route was lined by enthusiastic crowds. The royal party passed through the Royal Gallery, where vio"nt»''i overseas soldiers were accommodated.

Loud Lincolnshire, I or l Chamberlain, addressed Hie men. find paid that lie was commanded by (lie King 1n five his brave overseas soldiers a royal welcome and exr;ro?sea his Majesty's warm and griteful appreciation of tlieir gallantry anil devotion in the field. After the conclusion of a viet"rmu« peace ?hc Kin" and Queen wis-hed them a safe !>nd happv return to the {Treat Dominions of which ihev were so proud and which the men loved so well.

THE ARMY COUNCIL. RUMORED RESIGNATIONS. Renter ServiceReceived Feb. 14, Lot) amLondon, Feb. 13. , The Daily Mail states it is rumored that Lord Derby and several members of the Army Council will shortly resign. POLITICAL INTERFERINCE RESENTED. A HOSTILE MOTION URGED. ARMY COUNCIL MUST BE FREE. Times Service. Received Feb. 14, 155 amLondon, Feb. 13. A lobbyist stales Hhat efforts are being made to induce Mr. As»]uith to sanction a hostile motion on behalf of the Opposition concerning the scope of t!ie Supreme War Council. The Morning Poet declares that politicians are still attempting to interfere in war strategy, and if Mr. Lloyd George persfsts in the military intervention urged by ignorant and' interested courtiers, the Higher Command cannot do anything but resign, while if he leaves the Army Council free, he has nothing to fear but all to gain.

THRILLING EXPERIENCES. OF BRITISH PRISONERS. IN ESCAPING FROM GERMANY. London, Feb. 12. Pitts and Choate, British prisoners who escaped from Germany, had some thrilling experiences. Pitts said:— "Choate was responsible for the arrangements to escape. Choate during his two years' imprisonment studied German in order to travel unsuspected. He made some earlier unsuccessful attempts for which he was punished. Many v of the men in camp knew of our intention to make a new attempt, but guarded the secret carefully. "Choate raffled an old fiddle in camp, thereby raising money to pay. our expenses. It was impossible to wear our camp clothes without detection, therefore we secured t very baggy military trousers, took out the stripes from the sides and, when sewn up, the garments looked like ordinary workmen's trousers. We removed the distinguishing marks from the tunics. AVe grew moustaches to Germanise ourselves. "We dodged the sentries at night time and got clear of the camp. Choate's knowledge of German was most useful. We noticed a policeman watching us suspiciously and Choate asked him the way to the station. "The policeman sternly asked 'Who are you?' Choate replied, 'A Belgian workman.' "The policeman said, 'Where are you going!' "Choate replied. 'Going home' "Choate's frankness disarmed the policeman, who indicated the direction of the train. Travelling was difficult, but various devices allayed suspicion. We feigned sleep when closely watched. "Choate's disguise was perfect. He addressed me in colloquial German, to which I nodded or responded in monosyllables. We brought a little food from the camp, therefore it was not necessary. to visit the restaurants, where ths absence of bread and nllier cards would have promptly led to our detection. Finally we reached Holland."

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Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1918, Page 3

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MOTHER COUNTRY. Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1918, Page 3

MOTHER COUNTRY. Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1918, Page 3

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