STOP PRESS NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18008, 19 November 1926, Page 1

STOP PRESS NEWS.

oxttspohbh: LONDON, November 18. There are amazingly outspoken >en pictures of political heroes of he world war in a book entitled, •Whispering Gallery,” by an anonymous diplomatist, reputed to be a nan of European reputation. If iccurate, a scene at 10, Downing Street early in 1916 goes far to explain the impotence of Britain in the early years of the war. Mjr Asquith, Mr Lloyd George and other Cabinet members were discussing the war. I am expecting great news to-night,” said Mr Asquith. ‘ You always are, but it never comes,” retorted Mr Lloyd George. There was a faint “ hush ” from Sir Edward Grey. Then Mr Abquith continued: “Haig Is confident that things are moving at ast.” “ Probably they are—backwards,” said the irrepressible Welshman. “That’s the crouch before he spring,” went on Mr Asquith. • i don’t believe it,” said Lloyd !?eorge. “ People think we are winning because we’ve Kitchener. It's xlways Kitchener.” There was a oause. Mr Asquith helped himself to a glass of port, and then said slowly: “You speak bitterly. Are rou jealous of Kitchener? I think ie is a big man.” “ Six feet two and a half ” came the ready retort. Mr Asquith proceeded to say: ‘ Northcliffe suggested Kitchener or the job.” “ Northcliffe now thinks him a •ack number,” retorted Lloyd leorge. “What’s his latest move,-” interposed Churchill. . v “Ask Lloyd George," shid ■ 9tr Asuith. 'The general laugh made George jump up and march o the fireplace. “If you say that again* Asquith, I’ll lose my temper.” | fIURDER CHARGE AT PALMERSTON NORTH. PALMERSTON X., Nov. 19. Tlie circumstances surrounding he tragedy at Levin on "the rnornng of November 5 were inquired into at the Courthouse this morning, when inquests were held concurently on Margaret Abigail Slomau, .wife of William George Sloman, nd Rita Sloman, their daughter, .ater two charges of murder were ♦referred against Sloman. After :earing the evidence, including the eading of letters left by Sloman dating that he had sent his family o Heaven, as liis brain seemed to lave gone and he could not leave hem behind, the Coroner returned i verdict that death in both Snstahees had resulted from injuries .nflicted by Sloman, who was committed for t,rial on a charge of murder of his wife and daughter. NELSON TROTS. Wakefield Handicap L; 3 Hal Joy 2; S Dillon’s Pride 3. •scr.: Mercury and Mabon’s Day. Won by four lengths. Time— 3min j 3-ssec. Nelson Trotting Cup— 5 Van Rich 1; 1 High Jinks 2; 2 Logan King 3. ■;cr.:: Jingal, Great Wilkes. George .he Fouth. Ladies’ Bracelet—l Gray Logan 1: 2 Halloween 2: 6 Kura 3. Scr.: Star of Hope and Waipuki. President’s Handicap—3 Clive Bell 1: 1 Althorpe 2; 4 Proud Joyce 1. Also started: Marion Junior, Totara Jack. -— ■— l •» + * ttiii, i ■ t STARTS TO-NIGHT.—24 HOURS CYCLE RACE; New Zealand Cup; Stadium Gift; ALL DAY TOMORROW; also FINAL TO-MOR-ItOW NIGHT. 8 MISSING. Paul Linklater was admitted. t<» the Christchurch Hospital at 1.30 a.m. on Thursday, suffering from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in the chest. He escaped from the Hospital at 3 o’clock this morning. I.inklater. a man 36 years of age. came from Kaiapoi. He is « thick-set man, reddish complexion, grey hair, fair moustache, round features, height sft Sin, and was wearing a White hospital garment.