, 1916-04-29

TO nave Oeen driven DdcK lnIO A3eDfuBS9
harbour and all appear to have been hit.
Geneva, April Doth. An exodus Of Ameri-
cans from Germany has begun aud large
numbers of United States citizen. have al
rived at Basic. They are firmly convinced
that a rupture between Germany and the
United States is inevitable.
London, April 26th.-It was announced
to-day from the House of Commons that
martial law has been proclaimed in the City
and County of Dublin. Troops nave arrived
in Dublin from Belfast and England. Liber-
~ Hall, the headquarters Of the Dublin
rebels, and Stephens Green, which they
had captured, have been occupied by the
military.
London, April 26 th.-As a result of the
German bombardment of Lowestoft by :
squadron Of battle cruisers yesterday, %
persons are reported dead OF wounded. All
the British ships which took part in the
action have returned safely. A few mem
bers of the crews Of these were wounded
but not seriously. Two light cruisers bore
signs of having been hit by shells but not
in vital places.
Paris, April 25th.-It is announced that
the Government proposes to take measures to
prepare the French Territorial troops for wa.
London, April 26th-Prompt steps were
being taken to-day by the Government TO
pat dow the serious lusurrectIon of the
SinnFein Society at Dublin. The City itself
was still cut off from Geographic commuui-
cation to-day. According to best available
information the principal part Of the Irish
capi al is stu in the hands Of the rebels. 1t
is believed that serious lighting between
Government forces and the SiunFein rebels
continues. The revolt thus far las not
spread to other districts.
London, April 26th-The first seciet ses-
sion of the House Of Commons IN 80 wears
was held yesterday, according to a state
ment issued by tie official Press Bureau,
Mr.. Asquith stated that recruiting up to
date had been short Of the necessary
requirements of our proper military efforts.
1t is stared that the Government has deter
mined upon three proposals as follows: First,
the prolongAtion TO the end of the war OF
the service of time expired men. Second
to empower the military authorities TO trans
fer Yerritoritls 10 any unit in which their SER
vices may be needed. Third, to render men
liable for service immediately upon the eXli-
ration Of their certificates Of exemption. W. ia
a view to their ultimate addit on 10 its forces
the Government proposes to cOnscript yOnths
under eighteen years Of age on August 10Th
last, as soon rs they have reached the age'of
eighteen. Mr.. Asquith also stated, iirst,
that the Government, recognizing that the
necessary number Of troops will not be avail
able for service IN the time required utder
the present arrangement, has agreed upou
an immediate effort being made to obtain
men by voluntary enlistment of unaltes' ed
and married mon. Secondly, if on May 27,h
So 600 Of these sre not secured by direct
enlistn eut, Parliaroent ortbwith viii be
asked for compulsory power. Thirdly, if ia
any week after the 27tA of May $4,000 men
are not directly enlisted. tne sans course
will be taken. the surplus Ct men from one
week will be carrie to the Lext. Fourth.y,
numbers two and three vii hold good
until 100000 una;tested men are Oh aiheo,
Ia the meantime the dcFernment WI con-
stantIy review the posiJioo. Under tbs
scheme the main ground ale eyed for the re-
lease of the attested and married groups dis
appears. Mr.. Asquith sad chat the Govern
ment proposed to take certain steps with a
view to meeting certain cases Of hardships
which might arise out OF civil liabilities of
men joining the forces. n addition, to the
proposed amendment of the Courts Emer-
gency Powers Act it was decided to set q
special committee for the purpose, This
committee will consist of Mr.. William Hayes
Fisher, the Solicitor General, the Lord Adyo-
cate and others. This committee has already