BRITISH NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 January 1920, Page 5

BRITISH NEWS.

REVISED TERRITORIAL SCHEME. tt TWefrspb.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Jan. 29, 8 pjn. London, Jan. 28. The Government has approved a. reorgejrltttwn of the territorials, including as eblifjation to serve overseas in an extrefM national emergency, but not until titt reserves are called! to the colours, tmd subject to the sanction of Parliament. The special reserve is also re-tained.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

BBITISHEKS ABROAD. Received Jan- 29, 8 pjri. - London, Jan. 28. tt» (Foreign Secretary has appointed a committee to advise regarding a common policy towards British institutions, which tend to promote the solidarity of British communities in foreign countries. Amongst the suggestions are the registration of British subjects, the encouragMMßt of British schools, Chambers of Commerce, local British newspapers, and clubs.—Ans.-NJZ. Cable Assn. A MASONIC APPEAL. Received Jan. 29, 8 pjnLondon, Jan. 24. The Soke of Consaught is appealing to English Masons to subscribe £1,000,WO to provide a central home in London for the eraft.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AN IMPERIAL CLUB. London, Jan. 27. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, interviewed wgWing the great Imperial Club, which the Prince of Wales said yesterday he was Terr keen about, says it would cost a million or more. At present the High Commissioners and AgentsGeneral tried to do their best for overseas -visitors, but their power and facilities were limited—Au*-NZ. Cable Assn.