LUTE WAR NEWS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144851, 1 December 1915, Page 7

LUTE WAR NEWS.

NOTES FROM LONDON. MISS ASQUITH’S WEDDING. A POPULAR CEREMONY. BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAM. —COPYRIGHT. (Received Dec. 1, 10.5 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 30. The Archbishop of Canterbury officiated at Miss v ioiet Asqiutn’s marriage at St. Margaret’s. Diplomatists, members of Cabinet and members ot both Houses of Parliament were present. The interior of the churvh was beautifully decorated with orango blossoms. An immense crowd gave an oration to the bride and her latnei on thou' arrival. The Ring and Queen gave the bride a brooch with the Koval ciphers and crown. (The bridegroom is not mentioned, but we may assume he was present. His name is Lou ham-Car ter.] A LABOUR. PROTEST. AGAINST POSSIBLE MISCONCEPTIONS. (Received Dec. 1, 2.15 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 30. Mr. Thomas. M.P., in a special interview, commenting on the riotous scenes at the Memorial Hall, said that the Labour Party was not connected with any peace movement, but his union of 200,000 railwayman and other large unions had unanimously resolved against conscription, labour throughout the war had shown unmistakcably its readiness to give every assistance for the successful prosecution of the war. Trade union rules, the result of years of agitation, had gone overboard, either abandoned or amended, with a view to increasing the production. Unquestionably Labour supported the war. believing tho contest was for freedom against militarism. THE BALKANS. GERMANS CLAIM SUCCESS. (Received Dec. 1, 10.5 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Nov. 30. A German communique claims that near Kadnik, south-west of Mitrovuza, General von Koevess was successful. West of Sitnica General von Gnllwitz captured 1000 prisoners. The Bulgarian forces on November 2b captured 3000 prisoners at Prizrend. UNITED STATES. LOSS OF THE ANCONA. SUBMARINE PROBABLY MISSING. (Received Dec. 1, 11.40 a-m.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. Tho Austrian Government has asked the United States to wait some time for an answer to tho Ancona remonstrance, as Austria has experienced difficulty in communication with the submarine commander. ANOTHER EXPLOSION. IN AMERICAN MUNITION WORKS. (Received Dec. 1, 11.40 a.m.) WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. An explosion again destroyed tho Dupont Powder Works, Wilmington, Delaware. Fifteen employees were killed, and many injured . The Dupont works was engaged on a heavy contract for the Allies. THE DARDANELLES. MORE ABOUT KITCHENER. THE SITUATION STUDIED. THE MEN MUCH CHEERED. (Received Dec. 1, 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 30. Messages from the Dardanelles headquarters state that Lord Kitchener visited Mudros, Helles, and Anzac and held a conference with General .Monro. Lord Kitchener was delighted at his welcome at Anzac, and in response to the men’s greeting delivered the King’s message. Accompanied by General Birdwood ho strode up the steepest paths along the firing-line at tho Anzac position, frequently speaking to the men in tho trenches. With the Australian and New Zealand Divisional Commanders, Brigadiers, and all important officers lie thoroughly studied the situation. His visit will bo an inspiration to the Australians and New Zealanders.

IN THE DOMINION. GIFTS FOR THE FRONT. SOME USEFUL HINTS. WELLINGTON, Dec. 1. Colonel Charters, O.C. New Zealand Base, Egypt, in a report to the Minister of Defence, says:— “Gift goods are arriving regularly and being distributed as far as possible in accordance with instructions. Unfortunately, all the home-made jam went bad through the tropics, and a great number of glass pars were broken in transit.” Colonel Charters advises that all jam be sent in tins, of say 71b. Jam is very acceptable, as the local stuff is very poor. All goods sent to Anzac are being placed in charge of an officer, because of consistent, thieving on the transports between there and Egypt. Special thanks are forwarded to the donors of money cabled on September 8. The Maheno and Willoehra comforts wore sufficient for every man at the front and cm detachment in Egypt. They were distributed.

No gifts were sent during August, owing to the heavy fighting making it impossible.