England's Policy.

Feilding Star, Volume XIX, Issue 111, 6 November 1897, Page 3

England's Policy.

(Per Press Association.) London, Nov. 5

Speaking at the Unionist's Demonstration, held at Norwich, Mr Balfour said that the Education Bill had been worked without any friction. Referring to the European Concert he believed that it had prevented a general coufla gration, and had secured autonomy for Crete, as well as saviut; Greece from being compelled to transfer her people to an alien rule. The (iovcrutuent did not, he said, desire to a<'d to the Indian responsibility. The object was to secure tbe present possessions, and were unable to agree to the policy of retirement. The tribesmen who had risen in rebellion had not given any hint that a breach of faith on the part of the British had occurred. He was surprised at the views on Imperial federation expressed by Lord Bosebery, He regarded them as a ■lip of the tongue, likely afterwards to be withdrawn. He was not aware of any reason why Great Britain should consult foreign nations in the matter when forming tariffs. Foreign nations did not consult Great Britain. Each community decided for itself the abso lute right to arrange its commercial federation, as, for example, the German Zollvereiu and America's tariff.

Continuity, Mr Balfour said the main object in knitting the embers of tbe Empire together waß one which would certainly conduce to peace, and uot war. It would secure the world's peace and strengthen the Empire. With a nation nnbuttressed by concessions to national demands, and with an independent policy executed in a spirit of conciliation and brotherhood, both these desirable ends could be accomplished.

The agricultural show takes place shortly, and ladies wishing pretty hats and bonnets for the occasion should visit the Bon Marche, where they will see a splendid selection at very moderate prices. Messrs Spence and Spence are also showing a magni&cent selection of dress materials, prints and muslins.— Advt.

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