THE SLAVE RAIDS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2942, 30 November 1916, Page 5

THE SLAVE RAIDS

DEPORTEES BEING RETURNED.-Australian-New Zealand Cable Association. London, November 29. A message from Berlin states that it is reported that prior to August 1900 deported inhabitants" of Lille and other towns who were unable to work, or whose removal from their homes had been especially severe, have been sent back. Since October, 6600) mostly women, have been returned.' The military authorities have ordered the return of all requesting return. It is claimed that this action'is not due to neutral protests, but to the fulfilment of a promise given when fho people were deported. AMERICA'S PROTEST. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association, Washington, November 23. Mr. Gerard will carry to Germany another protest against the deportation of Belgians—that it should cease on the grounds of humanity. POLITICS AND THE REFERENDUM NEW FEDERAL POLICY AND THE LIBERAL PARTY. By Telegraph-Press Association-Goiiyrljrbt Melbourne, November 29. A meeting of the Federal Liberal Party considered, the Government's policy sympathetically, but decided that there should be no coalition, and that the party should remain absolutely Independent. MR. HUGHES'S .MAN-POWER ; POLICY. (Rec. November 30, 1.30 a.m.) Melbourno, November 29. The main point about Mr. Hughes's policy statement will be au attempt to accelerate recruiting by the appointment of a Director of Recruiting, with a contral committee. Each Federal electorate will be a recruiting district. A general appeal will be made. A NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION. (Rec. November 30, 1.30 a.m.) Melbourne, November 29." In the Federal House Mr. Tudor moved a no-confidence motiou on tho contemplated issue of the electoral regulations as intimidating voters in connection with a referendum.