The Popular Black.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 86, 2 April 1914, Page 5

The Popular Black.

FASHION’S FANTASIES.

BECOMING AGGRESSIVE.

[Br Electric Telegraph—Copyright] Times axe Sydney Sun (Received 8 a.m.)

Paris, April 1. The fashions are aggressive. To obtain a really simple becoming tailor-made suit from the big shops is almost am impossibility, and the masses, who are obliged to dress cheaply, must buy ready-mades. The reason of the continued popularity of black with flimsy white laces is that for the Parisiennes’. afternoons and evenings it is easier to make up the complexion than for other colors. Fuller skirts are expected.

with indignation the unpatriotic attempts of the Tory Party to corrupt the Army and use it as an instrument for the defeat of Parliamentary Government. Mr Asquith’s name was loudly cheered, and the meeting gave enthusiastic cheers for the King. HOUSE DIVIDES ON MONDAY. London, April 1. The Home Rule division has been arranged for Monday night. MORE SPECULATIVE RUMOURS. Copenhagen, April 1. There is much speculation regarding the sudden departure of the Norwegian steamer Fanny from Longeland with 300 tons of rifles, transferred from a German lighter, their suppossed destination being Ireland. AUSTRALIAN ULSTERMEN. Perth, April 1. . A cablegram has been despatched to Sir Edward Carson by a number of Ulster sympathisers, who propose forming an Ulster Association for Western Australia, as' follows: — “Unionists guarantee £IO,OOO, and more if required, to support you in resisting Home Rule; also prepared to send a contingent ol volunteers Sympathy with Ulster is increasing.” HOME SECRETARY’S REPLY. (Received 9.10 a.m.) London, April 1. Mr McKenna, in the Commons, said General Paget informed the Premier that* the only question put to the general, officers was whether they were ready to place duty before all other considerations. It was not General Paget’s I intention 1 that they should put this i question !(to their subordinates. At Ho announced that the .officers domiciled at Ulster would be temporarily i-exempted in the event of operations, but the others declining duty would incur dismissal.

GENERAL SIR lAN HAMILTON.

(Received 10.5 a.m.) Sydney, April 2.

General Sir lan Hamilton has not received any communication as regards his possible'appointment to the Army Council. Addressing cadets at Duntroon, General Hamiltoit emphasised the fact that it was a soldier’s duty to obey. The State must be supreme.

ONE BIG UNION. SUGGESTED AMALGAMATION. (Received 10.5 a.in.) Sydney, April 2. A movement is afloot for the amalgamation of the unions of wharfmen, railway workers, coal miners, and the Australian workers. SPIRIT OF REASONABLENESS.

(Received 10.55 a.m.) London, April 1.

In the House of Commons, Mr Dillon, speaking in the Home Rule debate yesterday, said that the spirit of reasonableness and conciliation showed an evident desire for settlement if it could be maintained. Both sides must drop the army question. The Opposition should abandon the Hyde Park demonstration on Saturday.

ULSTER’S EXCLUSION. (Received 12.5 p.m.) London, April 1. In tHe House of t Commons Mr O’Brien said h© would not oppose the Federal solution, but ho would not consent to Ulster’s exclusion. The whole of Ireland was opposed to the Government’s solution. FILLING THE VACANCIES. (Received 8.0 a.m.)

Times and Sydney Sun Services

London, April 1

General Sir Charles Douglas is. first favourite as successor to General French and Sir Horace Smith Dorrien as successor to General Ewart. In the event of such changes taking place, it is suggested that General Tan Hamilton succeed Sir Charles Douglas. STOCK EXCHANGE CHEERFUL. POSSIBILITY OF SETTLEMENT. (Received 12.5 p.ra.) London, April 1. The Stock Exchange is cheerful ow-

ing to easier money and a better poli-