MOTHER COUNTRY.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 August 1916, Page 5

MOTHER COUNTRY.

THE RECENT ZEPPELIN RAID. I FURTHER CASUALTIES. \ Received August 12, 8.35 p.m. . London, August 11. Official: Two further deaths from Tuesday's air raiil arc reported. The damage to property was slightly greater than first estimated, but none of a military significance. GERMANS DKKIDK AIR DEFENCES. Received August I-', 8.10 p.m. London, August 11. German newspapers make fun of the English air defences, and state that the English must he awakened "ight after night by Zeppelins. 'Dip Cologne Gazette says the raids prove that the anti-aircraft weapons are worthless, and that England is practically defenceless. BOMBS DROPPED ON DOVER. KO DAMAGE REPORTED. Received August 13, 5.5 p.m. London, August Is. Two seaplanes dropped four bombs on Dover. No damage is reported. One oflicer and six men were slightly injured. 1 THE RAIDERS PURSUED. Received August l.'t, 5.30 p.m. London, August 12. A few windows \fere broken at Dover. Aeroplanes pursued the raiders seaward. OVERSEAS PARLIAMENTARIANS. PARTING ADDRESSES. HEART OF THE EMPIRE BEATING IN UNISON. MR. BALFOUR OPTIMISTIC. Received August 13, 7.35 pyi. London, August 12. The Overseas Parliamentarians at the conclusion of their visit presented Mr. Balfour with an address of thanks for their magnificent welcome, and the unique opportunities to investigate the war work. It has reinspireil us of Britain's resolute determination to pursue the war to a conclusive victory. Sir George foster said the visitors recognised the Government's extreme difficulties of wlministration and war burden. Therelore, tliey had not (riteised, hut heartily sympathised. Mr. Balfour, replying, ■"lid the visit was momentous and important in history regarding interrelation with dill'erent ;i..rts of the Empire. Nothing v:u more diflieult to make people mutually understand who only read about each other. He appreciated the absence of criticisms. Undoubtedly the Government and its predecessors had made mistakes of omission and commission. If the history is ever fairly written fully appreciating the magnitude anil novelty of t le problems it will take a charitable view of Britain's efforts. Largely through the Dominion's assistance, we possess a great army. Financial problems were still arising such as our forefathers never dreamt of. The navy was our most satisfactory preparation, but was inadequate in lighter craft, whose neces. .-.itv was increasingly manifest since the outbreak of war. 'T believe you love the Motherland more and understand it better having seen it in the stress and crisis of a great conflict, and found the heart of the Empire beating in unison." The Dominion Parliamentarians also despatched a message to M. Briand appreciating the enthusiastic welcome and privilege of seeing the gallant French armies and marvellous exploits of the linnen, proving the great allies, wonderful power, organisation, and unalterable determination to use all their splendid energies and resources to speedily achieve the inevitable result of complete victory. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE URGED. ACTION OF CHAMBERS OF - COMMERCE. deceived August 13, 5.5 p.m. London, August 12. One hundred and ten Chambers of Commerce are memoi-mlising Mr. Asqnith to appoint a Ministry of Commerce, which will assume, from the Board of Trade, the control of patent designs, trade marks, and companies, and will also have commercial representatives in foreign countries. DARDANE LLES COMMISSION. Received August I'2, 5.35 p.m. London, August 11. The preliminary meeting of the Dardanelles Commission will take place on Tuesday to arrange the procedure. It is expected that investigations will be opened without delay, and that the proceedings will be ill camera. DECREASED LIQUOR CONSUMPTION. Received August 12, 8.10 p.m. London, August 11. During Lhe last four months the consumption of beer decreased by 1,505,000 barrels, and spirits decreased by 4,517,000 gallons compared with the same period during 1915. COLONIES OR DOMINIONS? Received August 12, S.lO p.m. London, August 11. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquitb replying to Mr. Bcliairs, said he did not see any reason to alter the title of Secretary for the Colonics to Secretary for lhe Dominions. REPARATION FOR GERMAN OUTSAGES. London, August 11. Tn tlie Tlonsc of Commons, Sir Edward g;iv ■ otiee urging the Government to ",'ilt the Allies concerning the po'.ic; ■>" the exaction of reparation' foi 11 .. _ ... i outrages against interna- j tior.al •, v .ai the usages of civilised wavi«.r 1 i