LIQUOR AND THE WAR

Southland Times, Issue 17476, 3 April 1915, Page 6

LIQUOR AND THE WAR

KING SETS AN EXAMPLE. .VIGOROUS METHODS NEEDED. SERIOUS DELAYS CAUSED. IN REINFORCEMENTS AND SUPPLY. GERMAN PLOT DISCOVERED. .(By Telegraph—Press Assn —Copyright) LONDON. April 1. The King has written to Mr Lloyd George that in view of the grave situation in connection with the armament factories he Is prepared to set the example himself by giving up all .alcohol and forbidding its consumption in the Royal household. Replying to Mr Lloyd George’s reported deputation of employers. Sir Arthur Stamford ham fHis Majesty's private secretary); on behalf of the King, writes:—“ His Majesty read the report with the deepest concern. He feels that only the most vigorous measures will successfully cope witli the grave situation. "The Admiralty and War Office officials supplement the statements of the employers, which show that largely owing to drink. Britain is unable to secure the necessary output of war material and indispensable requirements of the Army in the Held. There have been serious delays iu the conveyance of reinforcements and supplies continuance. Such a state of things must result in prolonging the horrors during this terrible war. If it is deemed advisable the King is prepared to set an example by giving up alcohol in order that, so far as the King is concerned, rich and poor may be treated alike." . It is understood that Cabinet Ministers, members of the Government, and Judges intend to follow the King’s example and banish intoxicants. The Admiralty has obtained conclusive proof that German agents are fomenting strikes in Britain, particularly in Glasgow, Cardiff, Bristol and Birkenhead. The Intelligence division is reported to have definite evidence of a conspiracy on the part of Germans in Britain to Increase the gravity of the drink by treating the workmen. A GERMAN VIEW. WANTED: ENTHUSIASM. (Times and Sydney Sun Service). LONDON, April 1. Received April r>.ls p.m. The Cologne Gazette referring to labour troubles, says that the people of England would be glad if the English workers show one tenth of the enthusiasm and readiness to make sacrifices which is but a matter of course for the German workers. KITCHENER BANISHES ALCOHOL. LONDON, April 1. Lord Kitchener has banished alcohol Xrom his household.