MOTHER COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17198, 19 June 1916, Page 7

MOTHER COUNTRY.

IRELAND’S FUTURE.

LLOYD GEORGE’S REMEDY.

VIEWS OF T. P. O’CONNOR.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, June 16. *

Mr T. P. O’Connor, writing in “ Reynold’s Weekly,” states that Mr Lloyd George’s Irish settlement is the only alternative to a regime of coercion and anarchy and martial law, which ii not further needed. The Government should send no Chief Secrotary in th<» event of a settlement, but a LordLieutenant as a symbol of Ireland’s nationality and as a necessary head of the Executive.

NATIONALISTS DIVIDED.

(Received June 18, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, June 17. The “ Morning Post ” says that Nationalist opinion, apart frpm Mr Redmond’s party, opposes the partition of Ulster. The old plan of the passing o£ a resolution in Dublin commanding implicit obedience is no longer effective.

A HITCH REPORTED. THE EXCLUSION QUESTIOxN. " Times ” and Sydney “ Sun " Services. . LONDON, June 16. “The Times” correspondent at Dublin states that there is a grave hitch in tiio Irish negotiations. The Ulster Press declare that provisional exclusion is lippossible, while the Nationalist Press says that the Nationalists will not tolerate exclusion except provisionally. Tho Belfast Grand Orange Lodge decided not to celebrate July 12, for tha first time in the history of Ornngcism, so as not to embarrass the Government at a critical time. THE WAR SECRETARY. MR LLOYD GEORGE FAVOURED., (Received June 18 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, June 17. The general impression is that Mf Lloyd George will succeed Lord Kitchener and that probably another Minister of Munitions will be appointed, not necessarily a member of the Cabinet, who-will bo closely associated with the War Secretary. FOR HOME DEFENCE. SPECIAL VOLUNTEER FORCE. ’> ' 'k V ■ (Received Juno 19, 1.25 a.m.) LONDON, June 18. Lord French reviewed in Hyde Park 10.000 volunteers, tho majority over military age. The new movement isl intended for home defence and has been officially recognised. It is hoped to raise 50,000 men. Lord French wax tho bearer of the King’s message, who said that he highly appreciated the volunteers’ loyal and] energetic services. THE ANZACS. THE CAMPS IN BRITAIN. BIG REVIEW TO BE HELD. (Received June 19, 1.25 a.m.) LONDON, Juno IS. Many New Zealanders are encamped at Bulford and some of the Canadians are elsewhere at Salisbury. When the main body of the Australians arrives it is expected that an immense review of 100,000 men will be held. The King has expressed a desire for a closer acquaintance with tho largest eolouiu army of Australasians, Canadians and South Africans. He will choose the most suitable moment, probably during the visit of the Dominion Parliamentarians. WOOL SALES. WAR OFFICE REGULATIONS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyiisfcl LONDON, June 16. > Tho War Office explains that, there

’i no restriction of the purchase and •hale of raw sheep skins or skin and X Vool pulped prior to the Army Council order of June 8. Hie Council is coni tide ring arrangements to purchase the j whole of the 1916 clip, hence provincial 1 Idles will not he held.. K ' —— * FOOD PRICES. < . jj* COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO I. - INQUIRE. m* LONDON, June 17. *' The Board of Trade has appointed a T Committee to investigate the causes of I]ie increased prices of food and other vaommodities and to recommend steps ameliorate the situation. \*Ni * '' " | ’• high treason charge. I ;• j t i WARRANT ISSUED. ¥■:; v v LONDON, June 16. f * Scotland Yard has issued a warrant, yiyjoc the arrest of Robert Monteitli on 3 a charge of high treason. It is 1 165 lieved that Slonteith is hiding in Lon*v4on.