MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 July 1916, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

MEMORIAL TO LORD KITCHENER, A WORTHY SCHEME. DOMINIONS' SUPPORT SOUGHT. London, .Inly 27. Lord Derby, speaking in London, outlined the objects of the Kitchener Memorial. Lord Kitchener often spoke regarding the outlook' for those disabled by the war, and the subject was of keen interest to him. Lord Derby felt that the noblest memorial would be to raise a. fund to provide officers and men likely to be bedridden for life with the necessary surgical appliances to alleviate their sufferings. It was proposed to help sufferers in their own homes, although one of the largest houses in London had been given as a home for the disabled. It was fitted with the most modern appliances, and would be under the supervision of Sir Frederick Treves. Ail colonial soldiers who remained in England after the war would be entitled to the benefits of the fund.

The Lord Mayor, at Queen Alexandra's request, is cabling to the Governors of the Dominions asking for the issue of an a.ppeal for support for the Mansion House Fund, which has readied £152,500 in a fortnight. The Lord Mayor realises that the Dominions have responsibilities in earing for their own disabled men after the war, and that few Dominion disabled men will remain in England to participate in the benefits of the fund, but he feels that the Dominions will be glad of an opportunity to take a small share in the great memorial. It is understood that the Government will.erect a statue, and that the fund .will be entirely devoted to help disabled men by establishing au officers' home similar to that at the Star and Carter, Richmond, which is for men from the ranks., The Allies are sending contributions.

OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVES. 1 London, July 2". In the House of Common*. Mr Chamberlain, in reply to a question, stated that Messrs Fisher and Mackenzie were not appointed ' representatives of -their respective Governments, but accepted the positions with the knowledge and assent of their Governments. HONORS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS. London, July "27. Distinguished Conduct Medals have been awarded to the following New Zea'anders: . Rifleman Die-key, 4th Battalion, for ,-onspinious gallantry under heavy fire. His gun missed fire, and, ordering the men under cover, he unscrewed the fuse. Flames were actually issuing from the vent, but he succeeded in his plucky act. lie is a Maori, and has always shown great bravery. Sergt.-Major Ibbotson, Howitzer Battery, for good work in carrying out hi> duties as section commander and od server in the absence of officers injured A MEMBER SUSPENDED. London, July 27. j There was a scene in the House of Common? when Mr. Ginnell alleged that the military bombarded the nnrses' headquarters during the Dublin insurrection. Mr. Samuel denied this, and Mr. Ginnell accused Mr. Samuel of insolence and persisted in putting the question. Mr. Asquith moved the suspension o! Mr. Ginnell, who refused to leave till the sitting was suspended, whenlie was persuaded to leave, and the sitting was resumed. Received July 28, 8.30 p.m. London, July 28. . Mr. Ginnell has been suspended until the end of the- session unless he is readmitted by a special resolution. DARDANELLES COMMISSION. London, July 27. In the House of Commons, Admiral Meux' amendment to add a naval and military officer from the retired list to the Dardanelles Commission was carried. Mr. Churchill moved that the commission be instructed to inquire into the circumstances in which the naval and military expeditions to the Dardanelles and Gallipoli were undertaken. He said there were certain simple and salient facts which the nation had the right to know, and these could be ascertained without long delay. Mr. Asquith agreed to accept another amendment, inserting the words origin, inception and conduct of the compaign. Mr. Churchill acquiesced and withdrew his motion.

Tlie amendment was agreed to. Mr. Roch, M.P., has been- added to the Dardanelles. Commission. BRITISH IMPRISONED IN BAGDAD. I-cndoii, July 27. Lord Robert Cecil, in the House of Commons, said that the American Consul at Bagdad telegraphed on June 26 that a thousand British war prisoners were still in the city, too ill or too weak to proceed. Mr. Forster stated tiiat the Turl:3 held about 000 officers and 5370 men, including the 'prisoners from the Dardanelles campaign and Indian and Egyptian native troops. OVERSEAS PARLIAMENTARIANS VISIT THE FLEETS. Received July 2S, 8.35 p.m. London, July 2S. Tlie overseas Parliamentarians have returned from a visit to Admiral Jellicoe's and Admiral Beatty's fleets. MR. FISHER'S STATUS ON COMMISSION. Received July 20, 1.3 a.n.. Melbourne, July 28. Mr. Pearce states that the Government has replied to Mr. A. Fisher's request i'or permission to sit on the Dardanelles Commission, that they, did not object, hut as the Commonwealth had not ;:een consulted, Mr. Fisher could not represent Australia. PARIS CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS. London, July 27. Mr. Asquith. stated that there would he a discussion of tlie Paris economic resolutions on Wednesday'

PUNISHING GERMANY. LORD KITCHENER'S METHOD. Renter Service. London, July 27. The Morning Post assorts that Lord Kitchener, shortly before his death, told the Morning Post that Germany should 1.-e punished for her organised treachery. He suggested that the Imperial and Dominion Parliaments should legislate prohibiting Germans for 21 years after the war being naturalised or domiciled hi the Empire, entering into partnership or becoming shareholders in British companies. Lord Kitchener said that lie regarded Germany's conduct as something outside the range of human exporicAce. They deliberately prepared over a long series of years to dominate the world and used their subjects' as spies and corrupting agents, and used the hospitality of their neighbours to prepare for their destruction. DISHONORING GERMAN PRINCES. London, July 27. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith announced that the King would be advised to take steps regarding the honors held by the Dukes of Cumberland and Albany and Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein.