New-York tribune., 1916-02-16
ur;tish Resources Tie
s,ys, VIII Be Strained for
lGeneration to Come.
,fADERS CONFIDENT
OF ALLIED VICTORY
c,ossr Cooperation Among the
Allies Foreshadowed at Par
lament Opening.

-.or for the first time since the
- Queen Victoria The Lord
-I.-,e,lor. chief Of the FIVE e0mmis-
s..s,. read 20 ,he assembled LORDS
~ commons the Kings speech from
~ .s,one The speech was as FOL
,ors: =. h.s
.., 5uty 20 summon you after a
. less 20 renew your delibera-
Tho spirit Of my allies and my
.,, abo are united IN this conflict by
r -, strengthening ties Of sympathy
- understanding, remains steadfas'
:. ,,s resolve 20 secure reparetion for
=. Victims OF unprovOked and unjusti-
an, outrage snd efeetusl safeguards
o., Al nstions against the aggression
.. pouer which mistakes force for
-. ,,s expedieney for honor.
tv;.L q proud and grateful conn
- lock 20 the courage, tenHcity
osy'. .,,ouree OF ny navy and army on
~, We depend worthily TO perform
sr, rn', IN ne attainment Of this goa.
~. .acss,lemen OF the House Of Com
.ors. YOU viii be asked 10 MAKE uue
s,sneisl prov.s sion FOR the conduet OF
war. Ny Lords and Gentlemen the
o,iv measures which viii be SUBMITTED
- you are such as. in the opinion OF
-, ~ 'eSyiSers. tend 20 the attainment Of
.-. ~! so,'mon object. confidently com.
"e,S them 20 your patriotism an :
;.rsi.v enj pray that the Almighty
III give His blessing 10 your coun-
sells
Asouith Urges Economy.
Addresses in reply TO the Kings
.,,sSb we're moved in both houses, Ear
Titche.cr and Premier AsQulth outlih =
mo % the House o. Lords and the
House Of Commons respectively the po-
Fteal and military situation. OF me
siies Premier Asquith foreshadowed
,ls imposition cf further taxation and
made a. appeal for national economy.
Wr Asouith said that the war eX-
renditurc amounted 20 nearly S2o'OOU,-
00 daily, wi-h 40 prospect OF reduc-
ion. The nations liabilities on Janu,,
s-v had reached q figure which would
,.fein its resources tor a generation,
nd staggered Imagination. lie as
.rfel tfa. the burden could only be
al by large additions 20 taxation. such
a the Chancellor of the tXchequer
vnld soon propose, and by the main
,,srce OF British credit and reducing
renci.ures.
lhe Premier declared that he had no
gore doubt as % the ultimate triumph
q the Allies than he had IN the
Righteousness Of the war.
During the last three months. said
,ha Prcmer the outstanding feature OF
lie general European situation has
been ihe growing intimate relations. CO.
ordination and concentration, unit OF
direction and control among the Allleo
powers. Iha. development applied 70
diplomacy just as much as 70 strategy
The French Premier, VI. BRAND. had
visited both England and Italy, and
these visits were 20 be followed, The
Premier hoDod. al an early date by
general conference Of all the Allied
powers IN Paris. at which both the po-
l,ies and strategicsl aspects OF the
var would he reviewed
Ry this growing intimacy, commence
and cooperation in regard 10 the cam
Js.gn IN all lis aspects. the Allies. ne
declared. should effectively counterac'
'he advantage their enemies undoubt.
tjly possessed in the earlier stages OF
ne lighting in both fields, strategy and
diplomacy.
The speech Of the Prime Minister
grave IN tone but confident IN chsrac'
lsr, created deep impression IN the
House
MAY Ask Vote of S2.5OO.OoO, 900.
4 vote viii probably be moved on
tuesday or Wednesday next Tor tne
.irgest credit yet proposed, amounting
20 perhaps s. 100000.
Earl kitchener's speech IN the House
Of Lords contained the notable phrase
We sent ,ro0ps 20 Salonica. on INVITA-
ION OF the Greek Premier. 70 enable
Greece 10 assist her ally under the
convention which existed
Touching on the Gallipoh with
clawal, LoId Kitchener declared; Al,
nough when was on the spot
formed 'he opinion that the withdraw!
'vgLt 10 be accomplished with less loss
Ian Was originally anticipated, the ac-
nal execution Of the plan exceeded my
most senguiue expectations"
IN France" said Lord Kitchener, al
though the Indians have been with
drawn, our forces have been materia J.!
Increased by no less than eight divi
Sons Of the new army. In tgyp
a1equa,e preparations have been mad'
against a threatened invasion. In Mes
opotamia Major General Sir Fentol
Ayimer is awaiting further reinforce
henis before renewing his iorw"r'
aovemcnt for junction with Genera
lownshcrd.
The allied ofensives at Loos. IN th'
.hsmpagne and about Arras, have IN
'cied very heavy losses on the Ger
rsrs and have resulted IN the capture
important positions by the aimee
Ioops. German counter attacks nav
sled 10 recover the ground when tn'
enemy has been compelled 20 yield.
Our troops throughout the winte
save been constantly carrying on active
VIBRATIONS, which have given no res
w iespite 20 the enemy
The activities of the Italian arm
we're conspicuous in October and no
.emOtf during their advance on IN
.'on5o. Their efforts since then nav
-o' been relaxed. although the posi-
'ns occupied By the enemy are s.
4ons as 10 bar for the present IN
E.e.opment OF forward movement
mich The splendid courage Of the ltsl
ah troops Is sure eventually 20 pusi
Notwithstanding the heavy blow
pe.1 me consequent losses sustained b.
r1ssia IA the summer Of 1915, her arm!
-ss been thoroughly reorganized AM
EQUIPPED and her armaments IN
creased
r. iae Turkish army, reinforced b,
o'rinan supplies, WAS able TO organic
movement Of troops either agains
9s,p' or 10 strengthen their forces II
1sopotamia. and at the same time &
ing more powerful artillery 20 bea