BRITAIN.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 September 1915, Page 5

BRITAIN.

FOR VALOR. VICTORIA CROSS FOR MORE HEROES. London, September 1. Fiv« Victoria Crosses have been awarded to:— Major Wheeler, of the 7th Hariana Lancers, who twice led his squadron in a lance charge on the Turkish positions at Shaiba. He was killed on April 13 far ahead of his meu, riding single-hand-ed straight for the Turkish standards. Captain O'Sullivan, of the Ist Inniskilling Fusiliers. South-west of Itritliia, on the night of July 1, when it was essential that a portion of a lost trench should be regained, Captain O'Sullivan, although not belonging to the troops at that point, volunteered to lead the bomb-throwers, and in order to throw the bombs with greater effect he got up on the parapet, where he was completely exposed to the Turkish fire. He was finally wounded, but his inspiring example enabled the party to recapture the tTench. Sergeant Somers, of the Ist Inniskilling 'Fusiliers. On the night of July 1, in the southern zone at Gallipoli, when some British troops retired from a sap owing to bombing, Somers remained alone, until a party brought up bombs. Somers then climbed to the Turkish trench, and bombed the Turks with great effect. He later advanced to the open and held back the enemy, throwing bombs at their flank, until a barricade was established throughout, and ran to and from the trenches obtaining fresh supplies of bombs. His great gallantry and coolness were largely instrumental in recapturing this portion of our lost trenches. ".'!.■ Lieut. Rochfort, of the Ist Scots Guards, for bravery on August 3, between Cambrin and La Bassee. A German trench mortar bomb landed near a woTking party. Rochfort might easily have stepped round the corner to perfect safety, but instead he shouted to the men to look out, and ran to the bomb and hurled it over the parapet, where it exploded immediately. His splendid courage saved many lives. Second-Lieutenant James, of the 4th Worcestershires. On July 25, in the southern zone at Gallipoll, a portion of the regiment was chocked owing to all the officers being killed or wounded. James, who belonged to a neighboring unit, gathered a body of men. whom he led forward under heavy shell and rifle fire. He then returned and organised a second party, putting fresh life into the attack. James, on July 3. headed a bomb-throwers' attack on the Turkish communication trench. When nearly &H were wounded, James remained alone and kept back the enemy single-handed until a barrier was built behind him and tlhe trench secured. He was throughout exposed to a murderous fire. NO INCLINATION FOR PEACE. FEELING REMAINS AS BEFORE. Received Sept. 2, 9.20 p.m. , London, Sept. 2. Despite the German feelers, it is asserted on the best authority that there is no change of feeling in Britain on the subject of peace negotiations, and few Socialists even favor ending hostilities. Neither official circles nor the great ma3s of the public have any inclination for peace, either honorable or otherwise, at' present.

THE COAL STRIKE.

MATTERS NOW SATISFACTORY. Received September 2, 5.5 p.m. London, September 1. The Cardiff conference almost unanimously accepted the terms of settlement, and thanked the leaders for their able conduct of the negotiations. The miners who struck on Tuesday night justify their action *as being' in accordance with the decision some days ago, and the fact that they were not officially informed that a settlement was reached. It is expected that all collieries will resume on Thursday, FOUNDATIONLESS RUMORS. OF CURRENCY NOTE FORGERIES. Received September 2, 5.5 p.m. London, September 2. The Treasury, referring to statements that have been circulated in various parts of the, country that currency notes bearing certain specified serial numbers are forgeries, says that the origin of the .statements lias not been traced, but it is suspected that they emanated from enemy sources, and were circulated with a 'view to shaking public confidence. Hitherto comparatively few forgeries of currency notes have come to the notice of Hie treasury or 'banks. T THE FOREIGN SECRETARY. TEMPORARILY RESTING. Received Sept. '2, !1.20 p.m. London, Sept. 2. Sir I'M ward Grey is taking it holiday. He still wears colured glasses for slight eye trouble. The Marquis of Crewe is acting at the Foreign Office. THE QUEEN AM) WOUNDED MAOIULAXDERS. Received Sept. 2, 9 p.m. London, Sept. 2. A party of New Zealand wounded soldiers were passing Portland Place when I the Qu»en arrived at the headquarters of the Queen's Work for Women Fund. The New Zealanders lined up, with rousing cheers, and awaited the reappearance . of the Queen, who conversed with them , j for several minutes.