BRITAIN'S PART.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15723, 17 October 1916, Page 7

BRITAIN'S PART.

IRISH RECRUITING

A POSSIBLE COMPROMISE,

(By Cable.—Press Association. —Copyright.)

("The Times.") (Received October IGth, 10 p.m.)

LONDON, October 16,

"The Times" correspondent in Dublin states that it is rumoured tlyit Sir Edward Carson and Mr Redmond aro negotiating for a political compromise which will bo helpful to recruiting. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that such a compromise can help recruiting because tho Sinn Fcinors will not enlist at any price, and the farmers' sons arc moro anxious to evade service than to obtain Homo Rule. It is not boliovod that voluntaryism will nroduco tho forty thousand men needed beforo Christmas.

THE CALL FOR MEN.

LONG STRUGGLE AHEAD

PROPHECY OF THREE YEARS YET. (By Cable.—l J Tess Association.—Copyright.) (United Service.) LONDON, October 15. The search for men is reaching the utmost limit, with the realisation of tho indefinite prolongation of the war. Some critics are already discussing a crucial supreme offensive' for 1918. No one in England now speaks of an early end to the war. There is a universal recognition of the possibility of every man being required, and it is expected that the age limit will ultimately be raised to forty-five.

The authorities are drastically combing out tho Government Departments, trades, and industries. Tho Army Council has called' up all men classified C, meaning "medically unfit except for light duties," so as to release all able-bodied men for the front.

Neutrals from Germany state that the whole nation is united, and doggedly determined to win the war, and is animated by the bitterest hatred of Britain. There are no signs of either Turkey or Bulgaria being sufficiently tired of the war to get out. Austria-Hun-gary has accepted German domination and driving power because there was nothing else possible for the ramshacklo Empire. Mr Roy Howard, who has returned from Germany, predicts three years' more war, adding:—"Well-informed men in Germany say five. Ido not think so."

Mr J. L. Garvin, editor of "Tho Observer," warns tho Empire to relinquish optimistic belief in the speedy termination of tho war. He says:— "An early break through in the West is not to be expected. We must face the fact that the Germans have plenty of reserves and are not shortening any front. They have succeeded in propping up with Turkish reserves. We must expect a long and obstinate struggle."

THE WHEAT OUESTION I . rv

OTSEIGHT FROM AUSTRALIA

("The Tim««.") LONDON, October 10. The Wheat Commission, particularly dealing with the question of transit from Australia, approved tho principle of using big eteamers of deep draught, which are expected to shorten the voyage by a fortnight. Also, dealing with tho reduction of freights, the Commission found that the difficulty was that single loading heightened the cost to tho British consumer. This could be solved if Australia could take British produce to supply out loading. After considering the possibility of taking over tonnage devoted to Australian luxury exports, such as wine and fruit, the Commission suggested that the Australian official representatives in London bo invited to eit «p the Commission in order to help in delicate negotiations. "SOW MORE SEED." (Rtrater'n Tel^^ramO LONDON. October 15. The Royal Wheat Commission, replying to enquiries, advises British fanners that they can best servo tho national interests by sowing every possible area.

empire resources

CAMPAIGN OF "DEVELOPMENT

LONDON, October 15. The New Council of the Imperial Institute is busily engager] in formulating plans far expending Empire resource#;, such as paper-making, tanning, and the cotton, flare, silk, and jute industries. Tho Institute is appointing special committees to report on the raw materials of every country in the Empire.

POSITION IN IRELAND

MARTIAL LAW IX) BE ABOLISHED

LONDON, October 15. It i* understood that the Government, at the earliest date, intends to abolish martial law in Ireland. This i;. largely owing to representations that martial law is practically a dead letter eince the last court-martial.

ROYAL GIFTS. (Australian and N.Z. Association.) (Received October 17th, 12.20 a.m.) LONDON, October 16. The King has given £-5000 to the Red Cross and the Queen £1000.