THE DRINK EVIL.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15243, 3 April 1915, Page 9

THE DRINK EVIL.

KING GEORGE TAKES ACTION

PREPARED TO SET AN EXAMPLE

MINISTERS TO ACT SIAIILARLY.

GERMAN AGENTS ENCOURAGE

DRINKING

LONDON. April 1. Replying to Air Lloyd George's report on the interview with the deputation of employers, Lord Stamforduam. on behalf of "the King, has written: "His Majesty" ha-3 read the report with tho deepest concern, and feels that only the most vigorous measures will successfully cope with a grave situation. Admiralty and War Office officials supplement the statements of employers, which show that largely owing to drink Britain is unable to secure the output of war material indispensable to the requirements of the army in the field. There has been a serious delay in the. conveyance of the reinforcements and supplies, and the continuance of such a state of things must result in the prolongation of the horrors of this terrible war. If it is deemed advisable the King is prepared to set an example by giving' up alcohol, in order that so far as the King is concerned, rich and poor may be treated alike." His Alajesty is also prepared to forbid the consumption of alcohol in the Royal Household." LONDON, April 1It is understood that members of the Cabinet and other Alinisters, and

Judges, intend to follow the King's exnmple.- and banish intoxicants. The Admiralty has obtained conclusive proof that Gorman agents have been fomenting strikes in Britain, particular- j Iv in Glasgow, Cardiff. Bristol, and f Birkenhead. The Intelligence Division | has reported definite evidence of con- j spiracy on the part of Germans in Britain to increase the gravity of the drink question by treating workmen.