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Great Britain.

RAILWAYS AND ROADS.

(Received 19, 9.5 a.m.) London, March 18.

Sir Auckland Geddes (Minister for Reconstruction), indicated that immediate electrification of the mam lines would be undertaken, and he .believed that it would prove remunerative. He announced that the control of roads had been placed n> a separate department under General Maybury, who lias a great reputation in connection with roads in France.—(A. and N.Z.)

REFORMED METHODS IMPERATIVE. London, March 17. At the second reading of the Communication Bill, Sir Auckland Geddes said that the present system ‘was semi-parallel and wasteful. ’Britain could never take her proper place among the nations after the war unless she regenerated and unified her transport methods. Such reforms were vital to all other schemes of reconstruction. It is announced that the Go.-ern-■ment is withdrawing the clause empowering th.e Minister to nationalise railways, canals and docks by Order-in-Council. HAIG’S DECISION. JUSTICE TO OFFICERS FIRST (Received 19, 8.40 a.m.) London, March 14. The “Manchester Guardian ’ understands that Sir Douglas wrote the Premier as follows : —“I cannot accept the country’s generosity until justice is done to all my officers.” Sir Douglas Haig will shortly receive a peerage and a substantial grant.— (United Service). CATTLE-FIELD MEMORIALS (Received 19, 8.40 a.m.) London, March 17A Battle Exploits and Memorials Committee, consisting of the Censor and officers representing the whole Empire has been formed. The ‘War Office will consider the erection of prominent memorials ■on the battlefields preferable to divisions or higher formations. ■lt is pointed out that the exploits of smaller units may be recorded thereon. The claims of Australia, New Zealand and India must reach Whitehall before Ist September.—(United Service). London, March 18. Major-General White represents Australia, and Major Westmacott New Zealand on the Imperial Committee which is considering claims by units to erect permanent memorials on the battlefields to comment'orate their exploits. LABOUR CRISIS. EFFORTS TO FORCE A STRIKE. London, March 17. The Railwaymen’s Unions executive conferred with the companies to-day, but the conference was adjourned till Wednesday. . It is understood that the position is rather worse, but it is believed that’ the chief companies arc likely to make a further offer. The chief danger lies in the extremists’ efforts to force a crisis this week, whereas an extension of time might produe an agreement might produce an agreement Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P.. flew to Paris to consult with Air. Lloyd ‘George regarding the railwaymen’s demands. —(A. and N.Z.)

LABOUR MEMBER’S PROPOSAL (Received 19, 9.5 a.m.) Xew York, March 14. The “Xew York Times’ ” London correspondent states that R. Toothill, a Labour M.P., had an interview with King George, who suggested that old and steady employees of any firm should be entitles to enter the board room for the purpose of discussing any grievances with the directors, instead of depending upon the appointed representatives. Mr. Toothi'l thinks if the plan was adopted it would eliminate many causes of friction between employees and employers. 'The King did not comment, but merely listened. —(A. and N.Z.) COAL COMMISSION S REPORT. NATIONALISATION RECOMMENDED. (Received 19, 9.35 a.m.) London, March 18. The “Daily Chronicle’s” forecast of the Coal Commission recomrnends national control, an eight'hours’ day from bank to bank, and probably a ten per cent increase in wages.—(A. and N.Z.) HOW THE POOR LIVE. QUEEN VISITS THE SLUMS. (Received 19, 9.35 a.m.) London, March IS. The Queen is displaying the keenest interest in the housing conditions. She walked the poorer streets of Bethnal Green, and paid surprise visits, and was shocked to find a family of eight living in two rooms -(A. and N.Z.) BELGIAN TRAITOR SENTENCED (Received 19, 10.0 a.m.) London, March 14. A Brussels telegram reports that M. Goiremans, principal secretary to the Ministry of Arts and Sciences was sentenced to 15 years’ hard labour, for accepting during the war, from the Germans, the post of Chief Secretary of the Flemish Separatist ■Ministry.—(A. and N.Z.) IRELAND. SINN FETNER’S ESCAPE. London, March 18. Barton, a Sinn Fein member of the House of Commons, escaped from Mountjoy Prison, where' he was awaiting trial for a speech at Wicklow. He left a, dummy figure in bed. GERMAN SHIPS TO REPATRIATE AUSTRALIANS (Received 19, 1.5 p.m.) Paris, March 18. Some of the surrendered German ships will be employed in the repatriation of rh-> Australians. — (A. and N.Z.) U. BOAT CAPTURED. London. March 18. French gunboats seized an escaping German U boat 39 miles off Ferrol.—(A. and N.Z.)

LONDON NEWS ITEMS. An avjation company at New York has completed plans for the establishment of an aeroplane service between New York and the Pacific Coast. Four air ships carrying twelve passengers each will be used. 3,200,000 lbs of Australian greasy and 700 bales of scoured wool were auctioned at New York. Prices were high and bidding active. In the House of Assembly at Capetown, in the Budget debate, the Treasurer stated it was estimated that owing to the buoyancy of the Customs the year would end with a probable surplus of £llO,OOO, instead of a -deficit of £60,000 as previously estimated.—(Reuter). Replying to the Admiralty’s contention that it is impracticable to utilise warships to convey troops to the Dominions, it is pointed out that America is utilising warships successfully, for the same purpose, of a pre-dreadnought type, carrying 1200 men.—(A. and N.Z.) (Received 19, 1.5 p.m.)

The Lawn Tennis Association prohibits British players participating in enemy_or neutral tournaments, ’where enemy- players are participating.

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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 80, 19 March 1919, Page 5

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Great Britain. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 80, 19 March 1919, Page 5

Great Britain. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 80, 19 March 1919, Page 5