New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-28
Sounds His Most Conf
dent Note in Speech
at Guildhall
Declares Ireland
Must Be Won Over
premier Asserts American
Aid VIII Put Down
U-Boat pest"

t,-5on. April -. Premier Lloyd
..,-, sounded the most confident
~, Of his administration to-day in a
.,.,b 3, the Guildhau. delivered as
acknowledgement Of receiving the
...,sor o. the City OF London.
though he covered a wide range Of
.h;ee,. The Premier laid most en-
t,is upon tho problem Of beating the
1,,.s no. only by the navy but by
..s.vi5ual economy with food. and by
Ia, ii, the workshop. factory, Kitchen
rd farm.
a. stated that full plans had been
.-,srcd for 1918. but urged: Don't
= ,hc wax is going 20 continue
A.,,-b 1915" FOR II the German
s.,rs that the longer he holds out
=, worse il viii be for him peace Will
IN, much earlier
n. Prcmier's whole speech was re-
..,.,blc for its tone OF confidence. He
- IN Glowing terms Of the work Of
4, army in the Battle Of Arras, told
tbe plans 90 increase agricultural
...,s praised the Shipping Minister
l,,Bssed postwar problems and OK
,,.,e5 the country to convert Ireland
=. loyal comrade. but he used all
-, skill and force Of his OratOry 20
,-,re,s the people with the danger
rom ~thc swarm Of pirates
Criticises Asquith Government
ror The first time since he has be
,-e Premier he criticised the late
sacrament. declaring that the present
',.s situation would not exist II it
t,s b.er tackled eighteen months ago.
To-day in Parliament a Co'ernmeht
,Hcsl stated that an estimate showed
rae consumption Of bread last week
r,s Sis pounds o head, instead OF four,
4. recommended by the Food Con-
roller. This shows why the Cabinet
/, constantly hammcring az food econ
emy
iss,lv satisfied with the decision Of
Germany 10 sink unfortunately, be
rsuse i. had brought America into the
vsr and @she is definitely with Us 10
pyi down the pest once and forever.
Great applause greeted his reference
% America.
An ms comments on Ireland were
infatuated with the cheers OF the
rpst audience. which showed that II
.ared boz the eager desire 20 settle
ts Irish question.
Tho Premier's speech is bound 70
ave q GOOD effect in several ways. II
IN stimulate the country and remove
zach uncertainty. u viii spur the
rsople ON TO a greater effort, because
4 nuts them on their mettle instead
& Holding q threat over their heads.
tNer previous gloomy forecasts, It's
rng Of confidence comes as a pleasant
contrast.
Irish Settlement Essential
Referring 20 Ireland, the Premier
said.
We must convert Ireland from a
suspicious. surly. dangerous nelgh6or
% cheerful. loyal comrade. Settle
rsnt Of the Irish question is essential
lor the peace Of the world and essen
tai 10 a speedy victory in the war. J
appeal 20 the patriotism OF all men 10
Ulk everything for the one purpose o.
getting tins question out or the way.
Referring 10 the tariff discussion he
ssciared that the government believed
.uperial preference could be estab-
ashed without involving any add
tonal cost Of food. Such a policy, he
ii3ed would assist in development OF
al the resources Of the empire.
The Premier paid a tribute 10 the
.-sncial community. through the help
q which, he said. British credit had
gnved the financial panic Of the
uTy days OF the war. After alludlng
. the organization Of the Ministry OF
kgniiions. the Premier said.
Nov, thank God, our men have
Htl chance in the fight. The story
i'V is very different from what u
"a in the early stages Of the wal.
@ioTe June. 1915, We lost 81 guns ana
: considerable number OF prisoners
slse that date we have not lost q
iigle gun. while we have captured
%. Regarding prisoners, we have
asen al least 10 TO 1. The tide has
i'W turned. Victory is coming IN
usssingly nearer.
Victory at Less Cost
During the frst eighteen DAYS Of
~ Somme battle we captured ll,OOO
insoners aud 50 guns During the