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Sir Erie Geddes, The New Fast Lord Of The Admiralty,

addressed his constituents at Cambridge last Saturday. Ile told his audienoe that he was making the first speech in his life. It was true that he had been a railway porter, and......

A Parliamentary Storm Which Blew Up Out Of Mr. Henderson

'a sudden visit to Paris subsided on Wednesday when explanations were given in the House of Commons. His resignalon was de- manded because he had gone to Paris with Mr. Rameay......

The Army Was Completely Confident, And Its Confidence Was...

matched by the confidence of the Grand Fleet, whose enterprise and daring passed all words. If the public did not let down the Army and Navy by impatience, carping criticism,......

Mr. Balfour Was Specially Interesting On The Meaning Of A

return to the status quo, which Germans now speak of as being a highly reasonable proposal. Out of the situation before the war the Ger- mans made war with great ease. To......

The Agreement Regarding Prisoners Of War, Which Was...

the Hague by Lord Newton with the German delegates, has been ratified. A summary of its provisions was given to the House of Commons on Friday week. The medical testa imposed on......

In The House Of Lords On Tuesday Lord Newton Gave

further details of his negotiations at the Hague. It is gratifying to learn of the admission by the chief German representative that the treatment of prisoners in Great Britain......

Mr. Balfour In The House On Monday Made An Important

speech, showing clearly why the Governmenteould not enter Intodetailed expositions of the war aims of-the Allies. . In, their broad principles our war aims. are well known. -How......

We Agree. Those Who Wanted To Drive Mr. Henderson Out

of office acted without proper thought. Concentration is impera- tively needed. Personal hostages for the sanction of Labour are indispensable. People who do not me this have......

Lord Rhondda Made His Statement On The Control Of Our

food supplies in the House of Lords yesterday week. Briefly summarized, his proposals are as follows. Prices am to be fixed for those articles of prime necessity over the supply......

Lord Rhondda Admitted, With Regard To The Fixing Of Prices,

that be would be the last man to interfere with the free play of supply and demand in peace time, but justified the interference as a temporary expedient rendered necessary by......

Bank Rate, 5 Per Cent., Changed From 5i Per Cent.

April 5th.......