PARTIES IN BRITAIN.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 811, 7 May 1910, Page 5

PARTIES IN BRITAIN.

THE IRISH RIFT. O'BRIENITES AND REDMONDITES. London, May 5. On the occasion of a large national gathering of Redmondite Nationalists on May 22, many farmers in sympathy with the O'Brienites (Independent Nationalists) will visit Cork in the interests of the All-for-Ireland League (of which Mr. O'Brien is the moving spirit). Special police precautions are being taken to prevent disturbances. CROWN AND LORDS. LIBERAL REPUTATION OP A COMMON FATE. London, May 5. The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, Colonel Seely, speaking at Henley-on-Thames, denounced the attempt to liken the probable fate of the monarchy to that of the Lords. Ho added that the King had the full support of all parties,- creeds, and races' throughout the Empire.

AN EFFORT TO UNSEAT. ANOTHER LIBERAL MEMBER INVOLVED. London/ May 5. The hearing has begun of an election petition against. Captain the Hon. F. Guest (Liberal member for-Dorset East, and third son of Lord Wimborne) on charges of bribery, treating, and undue influence. The petitioners accuse the "Wimborne family of intimidation,' and of making gifts in tho guise of charity. They charge Lady Wimborne with'lotting and selling land at absurdly generous prices to secure small holders' votes.