IN TO-DAY'S ISSUE.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15485, 12 January 1916, Page 6

IN TO-DAY'S ISSUE.

Heavy fighting is reported in tho Champagne district on the Western front. (Page 7.)

Professor Hewins's motion regarding the advisability of consulting the Do° minions with a view to bringing tho whole economic strength of tho Empire to bear against the enemy in co-operation with Britain's Allies was the subject of an important debate in tho House of Commons. (Pago 7.) There were celebrations of the evacuation of Gallipoli Peninsula in Constantinople. (Page 7.) The British forces on the Tigris defeated the Turks near Kut-el-Amara. The enemy is in retreat. (Pago 7.) Some interesting figures regarding enlistments in Ireland were announced in tho Houso of Commons. (Page 7.) The approximate strength of the forces raised by Canada, Australia, and New Zealand were announced by Mr Bonar Law. (Pago 7.) /Excessive cigarette smoking byNew Zealand soldiers is condemned by the medical officers. (Page G.) •. The Government's 'new rocruitine scheme provides for the issue o7 badges to men who attest. (P*i ge G.) Tho Twelfth. Reinforcements aro mobilising in the camps in the Wellington district. (Pave 8 ) High prices again ruled at yesterday's wool, sale." (Pago 4.) Tho results of yesterday's play in tho Now Zealand Eowling Tournament are on 2. At the meeting of the Heathcoie County Council last night, a motion was earned asking tho chairman, Mr George Scott, to resign. /(Page 8.)

Strike riots, with loss of life, occurred at Youngstown, Ohio. (Pago 4.)