IN BRITAIN.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 565, 1 December 1915, Page 8

IN BRITAIN.

THE ANTI-CONSCRIPTIONISTS. •OVERSEA TROOPS SMASH A MEETING. Novemebr 30. An "anti-conscription" meeting was held in the Albert Memorial Hall. Mr Pethick Lawrence presided. A large force of Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian soldiers, and medical students, formed the bulk of the audience. The appearance of Mr Ramsay Mac Donald, M. E. D. Morel, and Mr C. P. Trevelyan on the platform was the signal for a concentrated rush by the soldiers, who captured the platform. They tore down the flags, smashed the chairs, and displayed a placard: "Anzacswant victory." They ejected the anti-conscrip-tionist sympathisers, and an Australian took the chair. The soldiers made impromptu speeches, and carried a resolution in favour of the rejection- of all peace terms except those dictated by the Allies. (Received December 1, 8.25 a.m.) LONDON, November 30. There was pandemonium at the Albert Memorial Hall for 20 minutes. Asphyxiating gas from large stink bombs was used, and then the soldiers unceremoniously routed the speakers.

LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS.

REGULATIONS STRICTLY ENFORCED.

LONDON, November 29. Mr J. H. Thomas, M.P. (Labour), speaking at Battersea, said the Liquor Order did not distinguish between the East End and the West End. Russia to-day was saved because she had prohibited vodka. What Russia and France have done England can do. Newspapers give prominence to semi-humorous articles on the elfect of the liquor restrictions in London. Many houses which open in prohibited hours and have endeavoured to popularise coffee, soup, and hot dishes are doing a roaring trade in coffee between 7 and 9, when the workers are going to the factories. A number of houses do not open before midday. The regulations permit the sale of intoxicants -during lunch. The "swell" West End clubs and the smallest suburban saloons are strictly observed. There have been few public protests, though the trade union agitation continues. The only comments are that the bars and dining rooms of the House of Commons are exempted from the restrictions. The "Daily Telegraph" says there is a strong feeling that Cabinet should set an example in .economy.

A SECRET CODE. NEWSPAPER IN TROUBLE. LONDON, November 29. The Glasgow "Daily Record and Mail" was prosecuted under the Defence of the Realm Act, charged with using a secret code to convey news of air and naval engagements and bombardments. Defendants pleaded that the code was intended to facilitate the delivery of the message, and stated that the information was submitted ,to the Press Bureau before publication. KING GEORGE'S CONDITION. INJURIES STILL PAINFUL. LONDON, November 30. The King's progress is good, but the severe bruising and wrenching of his muscles and sinews prevents his moving as freely as could be wished.