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SOLDIERS AND STRIKES. t: A KNOTTY PROBLEM. By Telegraph—Press Assn.— Copyright. (Received' August 4, 8.5 a.m.) LONDON, August X. Mr. J. H. Thomas, in the House of Commons, referring to the triple alliance ballot, said the workers were not in favour of Bolshevism, hut complameu at the Allies interfering or dictating the form of Government. The Crown was entitled to use soldiers in order to preserve law and order, but not entitled to us© soldiers for the purpose cf breaking strikes. , . , Mr. Churchill replied that it was odious for the State to use force in disputes between capital and labour, but where the State as a whole was challenged and the life and welfare of the community at stake it must use all its resources and fight without flinching to the hitter end.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN PRISONERS. STILL WORKING IN ENGLAND. (Received August 4, 8.5 a.m.) LONDON, August 1. There are 91,818 German prisoners in the United Kingdom, including 2908 sailors an<i 6306 civilians. Most of the prisoners are employed in agriculture. Seven thousand are clearing up military camps on the East Coast.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A STRIKE OF POLICE. PROVES UNSUCCESSFUL. LONDON, July 31. Only 550 of the Metropolitan police Struck. Tli© situation in the City is normal. The strike in the West End was a failure. In the House of Commons, Mr. Shortt said) the police strike in the provinces had completely failed, except at Liverpool, where 300 out of 1700 failed to report. The House of Commons read a third time the Police Bill, which establishes an authorised police federation to promote the welfare of the.police, prohibit, ing membership with any trade union, forbidding the federation from associating with any outside organisation, and imposing penalties on persons attempting to disaffeot the police. The King’s departure from the opera - was the signal for the police strike. The majority of the police were surprised when mysterious individuals pushed papers into their hands ordering an immediate strike. The individuals hurried on without explaining the order. ’ General Sir Neville Macready (Police Commissioner) stated that only 250 of the police have thus far refused duty, and they were immediately dismissed, never to he reinstated. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MARSHAL FOCH IN LONDON. LONDON, July 30. Marshal Foeh, in receiving the freedom of the City of London, reviewed the campaign on the western front, paying a tribute to the skill of the British generals the valour of the armies, the wonderful work of the munitions staffs, and the magnificent quality of tho armies from the overseas dominions. In the great counter-attacks of August, 1918, and onwards, tho British troops fought with unsurpassable dash and bravery, and never stopped smashing the German machine until the arnugtic© imposed a halt.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EXTENSION OP CE EDITS. LONDON, July 31. Sir Auckland; Geddes announces that a. Government scheme has been devised in conjunction with the banking and trading interests to assist sterling credits. ESTIMATES PUSHED THROUGH. LONDON, July 31. The House of Commons, under the guillotine resolution, voted 460 millions for supplies without discussion. The Labour Party discussed a motion repudiating direct action, but failed to reach a definite conclusion. As a result of the increased scale of % pensions, the expenditure for tho year will be £96,000,000.—Au5.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RAPID DEMOBILISATION. LONDON, July 30. Mr. Churchill, in the House of Commons, made reference to the Triple Alliance’s ballot. He added that the War Office circular relating to strikes was not political, and was now out of date, and, finally, all conscientious objectors had been released. He solemnly warned the agitators that they must ‘hasten a general strike; otherwise it would be necessary for them to get a new outfit of grievances. Mr. Winston Churchill said that over three million officers and men had been demobilised, and demobilisation was continuing at the rate of 5000 to 6000 daily. Conscription was disappearing and would end with the Military Service Act unless an unforeseen catastrophe oe. ourred. The Regular Array numbered 220,000 and 4000 to 5000 volunteers were enlisting weekly. A WAR MEMORIAL. , LONDON. .Tult 31. The Government has decided that the cenotaph tothe glorious dead, designed bv Sir Edwin Lutzens, which was part of the peace decorations, is to be reerected at Whitehall permanently in marble. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SOLDIERS’ PAY INCREASED. LONDON, July 31. The Daily Telegraph states that privates’ pay will shortly be 2s daily Vising to 4s when the, soldier becomes efficient. The pay of other ranks is to he increased proportionately. Sable Assn. THE ROYAL AIR FORCE; THIRD ARM FOE DEFENCE. (Received August 4, 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, August 1. The King has assumed the title of CHef of the Royal Air Force and also approved the alteration of tho titles of the commissioned ranks to Marshal of the Air Force, which corresponds to Field-Marshal and Admiral of the Fleet and Air Chief Marshal, which corresponds to general and admiral.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,

PEACE TREAT?

RECEIVES ROYAL ASSENT. (Received August 4, 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, July 31. In tho House of Lords the Royal assent was signified to tho Anglo-French Treaty Bill, also to the Treaty of Peace Bill.—Refit er. PARLIAMENTARY ITEMS, NO INQUIRY INTO SCUTTLING. (Received August 4, 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, August 1. Mr. Long, in the House of Commons, said that tho Government did not propose to hold a Court of inquiry into the scuttling of the warships at Scapa Flow. The House of Commons rend the third time a Bill compelling •ocean-going vesels over 1600 tons to carry a wireless installation. In the Sex Disqualification Bill the House of Lords rejected the admissability of peeresses to sit in the House. The‘Government left tho question open. (Received August 4. 9.30 a.m.) LONDON, August 1. The Government will move a vote of thanks to the forces and auxiliary forces in the House of Commons and House of Lords on Wednesday. It will also announce honours and rewards for special services by individuals. —Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn.