UNIONIST CIRCULAR.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1975, 4 February 1914, Page 7

UNIONIST CIRCULAR.

THE HOME RULE ISSUE. PARLIAMENT TO BE ENDED. OPPOSITION PLANS; By Telegraph—Preßß Asioolatlon—Oopyilgtl London, February 2. The ''Daily News's" Parliamentary correspondent states that the Unionists have circularised agents asking them to prepare for a general election in May next. Ho, declares that tho Opposition contemplates, bringing Parliament to an end before, May) probably by disorder in' the House of Commons or by the House of Lords suspending the Army Annual Bill. • The correspondent advises Home Rulers, especially the Nationalists, to abandon provocative speeches imputing bluf-. fing by "Ulster, and to follow tho Government's more conciliatory forms of speech. He declares the situation in Ulster one of danger. •'■.>:"' THE REGIMENTAL COLOURS. London, February 2. Ladies Londonderry and Dunleath presented regimental colours to the North Down Volunteers, thousands of whom paraded. An impressive dedication service concluded with cheers for the King and the eiiigihg of the National Anthem. • "WHEN LIBERALS ARE AGAIN RETURNED." (Rec. February 3, 10.50 p.m.) . , London, February 3. The Mtrqui3 of Lincolnshire (formerly Earl Oarrington), speaking 'at High Wycombe, stited on.Mr. Lloyd George's authority thut the Land Bill would be introduced in June next, when the Liberals had again been returned . to jpower. . ■ ''• The statement is interpreted td mean that there will be a general election in May. / ..... , : ■.■■ ,"' A/LENGTHY CONFERENCE. (Rec. February 3,-11.30 p.m.) ..... London, February 3. Mr. John Redmond. had a lengthy conference with the Prime Minister (Air. Asquith) and the Chief Secretary for Ireland (Mr. Birrell). This is regarded as significant' in view of the meeting of Parliament next week.