THE DOMINIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16610, 5 February 1916, Page 7

THE DOMINIONS

HONOURS FOR NEW ZEAL AND EES.

DECORATIONS AND A LUNCHEON,

LONDON, February 3,

The Bong decorated the following New 2ealanders:—Private Bassett with the Victoria Cross, and Captain Shera (Auckland) and Lieutenants Turnbull (Wanganui) and Bishop (Cltitha) with. Military Crosses. The New Zealander's band from Hornchurch escorted the heroes from Buckingham Palace to the Windsor Hotel, Victoria street, which was thronged. Sir T. Mackenzie gave a luncheon in their honour. Lady Hardwicke and 200 New Zealand convalescents were present. Sir T. Mackenzie, when toasting the heroes, said it was amazing that the New Zealanders and Australians had not received greater honours for their glorious part in the strenuous and sanguinary fighting at Gallipoli. Those on the spot were surprised that only one Victoria Cross had been awarded New Zealanders for gallantry. Private Bassett, in responding, said his only regret was that their other comrades i were not present. : Captain Dawson declared that Sir T. ! Mackenzie had made London a haven of . rest for the New Zealanders. , FROM NEW ZEALAND TO JAPAN. A GRACEFUL RECOGNITION. JAPAN FOR CIVILISATION. LONDON, February 3. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, on behalf of thp members of New Zealand's first Expeditionary Forces, presented a silver model of a Maori canoe to the commander and officers of the Japanese warship Ibuki. The commander, in replying, said that he was gratified at Sir Thomas's references to the warships of Japan having convoyed the troops of the overseas dominions. He went on to say that Japan had participated in the present struggle not merely with a desire to fulfil her obligations under the Anglo-Japanese Treaty, but "in order to join hands with you in upholding the cause of humanity and civilisation." The souvenir marked the cordiality of the relations, which they hoped would always exist, between the Japanese navy and the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. WOOL FOR AMEBICA EXPORT FROM AUSTRALIA BARRED. MELBOURNE, February 4. No further permits to ship crossbred wool to America will be issued. The Government has prohibited the importation of homoeopathic medicines manufactured at Boulogne on the grounds of the public health being endangered. ACTION IN NEW ZEALAND EXPORT OF HEAVY HIDES PROHIBITED. (Per United Prbss Association.) AUCKLAND, February 4. The prohibition of the export of crossbred wool fromj Australia, announced in to-day's cables, indicates that the commonwealth is falling into line with the policy adopted by New Zealand from the Bth ult., under instructions from the Imperial authorities. The Cabinet has also decided to prohibit the export of dry salt hides of 451b or over, as is already done in Australia. The reason for this is that hides are becoming scarce in New Zealand, and a large quantity is required for military purposes. CLEARING WEST AND EAST AFRICA. BRITISH COLUMNS OPERATING. (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) " LONDON, February 3. (Received Feb. 4, at 6.5 p.m.) The War Office reports that Colonel Dobell, telegraphing from West Africa on February 1, states that Colonel Haywood's column occupied Daing on January 25, with slight loss. After defeating the enemy in another engagement two days later, the column occupied Nyan, and is in touch with French troops at Ambam. Another British column, under Colonel Coles, occupied Lolodorf on January 28. Large enemy convoys continue to pass to Muni, in Spanish Guinea. General Smith-Dorrien reports that the enemy abandoned the small post of Kasigau, which we occupied on December 6. SYDNEY RECRUITING EASING. SYDNEY, February 4. (Received Feb. 4, at 11.50 p.m.) The boom which has recently characterised recruiting is easing considerably. SOLDIER LIQUOR RESTRICTION BILL. IMPORTANT AUSTRALIAN DECISION. MELBOURNE, February 4. (Received Feb. 4, at 11.50 p.m.) The Federal Attorney-general has decided that the Tasmanian Soldier Liquor Restriction Bill is legal. This decision recognised the power of State Parliaments to forbid the serving of soldiers with liquor. It is important because of the possibility of a wider application than in Tasmania. AUSTRALIAN WAR LOAN. MELBOURNE, February 4. Received Feb. 5, at 1 a.m.) The subscriptions to the war loan have passed £21,000,000, and are still coming in. » OF ENEMY ORIGIN. DISCLOSED BY AUSTRALIAN CENSUS CARDS. SYDNEY, February 4. Received Feb. 5, at 1 a.m.) The war census cards disclose that there are 56,631 males of enemy birthplace or parentage between the ages of 17 and 60 years resident in Australia.