BRITAIN'S PART.
THE WAR CABINET
WHY SIR EDWARD CARSON
RESIGNED
(Bv Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.! lUeutcr's Telegrams.)(Received January 23rd, 9.30 p.m.) LONDON. January 22. The Press Bureau states that Sir Edward Carson wrote as follows to the Premier: — •'•When 1 joined the Government, I had no consideration except the prosecution of tho war. 1 did not anticipate the question of the Irish Government being re-opened during the war. "When the Irish Convention was proposed I thought it right to influence tho Ulsterites to participate, but owing to my dual position as a member of che Government and leader of tho Ilstorites, I stood aloof from the Convention's proceedings. The current- Convention's proceedings may lead to a situation demanding the Government's decision on grave matters of policy in Ireland; therefore, owing to the prominent part I havo taken in tho Homo Rule controversy and my pledges to Ulster, I desire to bp unfettered in forming judgment on any new situation that may arise. I determined to resign solely on tlieso considerations." Mr Lloyd Georgo replied, expressing his deepest regret at tho resignation, and stating that he recognised Sir Edward Carson's special difliculties. lie paid a tribute to his services in the Nation's councils. Mr Lloyd Goorge has accepted tho resignation.
SIR E. CARSON'S SUCCESSOR
(By Cable. —Press Association.— (Australian and -N.Zi. Cable Association.) LONDON, January 22. The "Daily Express" states that Mr Walter Long (Secretary for the Colonies) will probably succced Sir Ed- j ward Carson in tho War Cabinet. COLONEL REPINGTON'S NEW APPOINTMENT. (United Service.) LONDON, January 22. The "Morning Post" has appointed Colonel Repington its military critic. LABOUR PARTY'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE. ("The Times.") (Received January 23rd, 9.30 p.m.) LONDON, January 22. Tho annual Labour Party Conference will ooon at Nottingham on January 23rd. It will be one of tho most important in tho history of Labour. A thousand delegates will attend. The agenda paper includes a resolution withdrawing from the Government. Another resolution demands an early election. A strong pro-war tone is assured. MR HENDERSON ON LABOUR'S WAR AIMS. (Router's Telegrams.) (Received January 23rd, 11.40 p.m.) LONDON, January 22. Mr Arthur Henderson has circularised the Labour delegates to the Nottingham Conference, setting forth the var aims on which British labour in his view, should insist if it is to supply the Government wth tho 500,(300 more -men now demanded. These aims include the repudiation cf annexations or indemnities, postwar trade boycotts, and any sort of a militarist settlement, but demand reparation for the wrongs done to nations or individuals. "Labour," tho circular adds, "stands to-day, as always, for the absolute freedom and integrity of Belgium, Serbia, Montenegro, Roumania, and for the establishment of a League of Nations, and international disarmament. QUESTION OF A GALLIPOLI , DECORATION. (Router's Telejrrams.) (Received Januarv 24th, 1.45 a.m.) LONDON, January 22. In the House of Commons, replying to Captain Leslio Wilson, Mr J. I. Macpherson (Under-Secretary to the War Office) stated that the Imperial and the Dominion Governments were sympathetically considering tho question of issuing a modal or decoration to tho troops who participated in the operations on Gallipoli, but no decision had yet been reached. The question wa3 an extremely difficult one, involving a good deal of interviewing and correspondence with the various Governments concerned. UTILISING GERMAN PRISONERS. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright J (Australian and S.Z. Coble Association.) (Received January 23rd, 9 p.m.) LONDON, January 22. The "Manchester Guacdian" states that the authorities are bringing German prisoners from France to work on farms in tho South of England. The men Jiavo had previous experience. The successful farmers have given up their prejudices against the employment of prisoners. The latter are keen on the work.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16118, 24 January 1918, Page 7
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