MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 June 1918, Page 7

MOTHER COUNTRY.

LABOR PARTY'S PROSPECTS. A.T THE NEXT ELECTION. Loudon, June 27. At the Labor Conference, Mr. Henderson anaouucftd chut Labor was supporting 301- candidates at the next election. The party 'had inquiries from 100 additional constituencies. They expected an election before the end of the year. Is would be a most exceptional election, as there would probably be l(),09<yj00 new. voters. He believed the results would place the Labor Party in the Houso of Commons in a position secpud to none in the world. There was a possibility of a second election within a year.—Aus. K.Z. Cable Assoc. RABID LABORITES. London, Juno 27. 'At the Labor Conference, Mr. Sinillie made a vehement speech and was loudly cheered when he declared that the vast majority o£ de-legates were amazed at Mr Henderson's statement that there had been no truce for two years. It would be easy to get a better Government than the present; they could not possibly get a worse. The country was as side of the truco as it was sick of the Government. Mr. Williams (Transport Workers) said that if the adoption of the resolution meant the withdrawal of the Laborites from tlio Government so much the better. Miss Sylvia Pankhurst, on behalf of I'he British Socialist {Party, made a violent speech and moved demanding that the Laborites withdraw from the Government. Her motion was not seconded. Mr. Barnes, voicing the opinion of the moderates, said the resolution would weaken the nation's effort during one of the greatest crises in history, The motion would be taken hy the Government as r declaration of war. He was in the Cabihet as a representative of the Labor Party, which more than once had confirmed his appointment. He should 6top in the Government until the Labor Party in a similar manner said otherwise. Mr. Clynes, who had an enthusiastic reception, challenged the supporters ot the resolution to test their opinions by ft series of by-electimis. Personally he was prepared to resign and meet them. The general opinion is tha,t the resolu-tion-was not intended to withdraw the Laborites from the Government, though it may embarrass them. It was only intended to mean that the Labor Party proposes to hold itsolf free to contest elections against Coalition candidates, so the Labor Ministers will have to keep silent over such elections.—Aus. N.Z. Cable Assoc. Received June 28, 2.40 p.m. London, June 27. The Labor Conference carried a motion urging the need for increased pro. duction and socialisation of industry, M. Kerensky'a credentials were again challenged. After a disorderly scene, tlie chairman permitted the welcome to M. Kerengky and other foreign delegates. LEAGUE OF NATIONS (PROJECT. London, June 20. The House of Lords resumed the debate on Lord Parmoor's motion approving the principle of a League of Nations. Lord Curzon said the league ought to be established immediately after the war. He pointed out that leagues already existed, namely, the British Empire and the League of Allied Nations, numbering 20 to 30. The resolution to resist German militarism was also that of the Versailles Council. These leagues .represented two-fifths of the human race. Until German was defeated it would be impossible to admit her to the league. British and American, opinion with regard to principles was ahead of that of the other Allies, therefore they must proceed warily. The Government were in earnest regarding the necessity for the league, and were exploring the matter and would soon exchange ideas with the Allies. Lord Curzon accepted Lord Bryce's amendments instructing the Government to study the conditions required for« the realisation of a League of Nations.—Reuter. London, ,Tnne 27. Newspapers pay a tribute to Lord Curzon's fair statesmanlike examination of the League of Nations proposals, indicating that the Government is exploring the subject carefi'lly. Lord Curfon fully recognised the difficulties, such as whether the leaeue Should be confined to Europe or should America, China, and Japan, and on what terms these would be admitted, how to secure the limitations of soldiers, guns, and ships for States joining the league, how to remove the dreadful instruments of war, including submarines, poison gas, and armed aircraft, and how to impose conditions on future generations. On the other hand he cordially associated himself with the advocates of the principle, and did not doubt it had come to stay.—Aus., N.Z. Cable Assoc. PNEUMONIA PLAGUE CASES, London, June 26. The Press Bureau states that two eases of pneumonia plague have occurred in Fast Suffolk, both eases proving fatal. No further cases are antici-pated.--(Press Assoc. MILITARY MEDALS FOR DOMINION SOLDIERS. London, June 27. Tlie Military Medal has been awarded to the following New Zealanders: Sergeants X.. iPearce and W. M. Pitzgerald; Lance-Corporals D. S. Broughton and G. H. Patton; Bombardier H. Capper. FEDERATED UNITED KINGDOM London, June 27. A Parliamentary deputation waited on Mr Lloyd Gorge on the subject of the scheme of a federated United Kingdom. Tt is understood that the Premier was friendly and sympathetic, but could not encourage the idea that the Government woii.ld tackle so grave a problem during war time without clear evidence of a public demand for it.—Reuter.