BRITISH POLITICS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1622, 9 December 1905, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS.

BANNERMAN’S GOES SLOW*

ifwij By; telegraph', Fress Acs'n, Copyright

London, December 7.

Sir H. C. Bannerman’s delay in forming, the now Cabinet is interpreted that he is arranging to go into the House of Lords. The Daily News says it will be a aonroe of profound regret if Sir H. C. Bannerman accepts a peerage. It would be the initial blow to any democratic effort to renovate the House of Lords. A conflict between the two Houses is certain at no distant period.

BANNERMAN’S DIFFICULTIES. By telegraph, Fress Ass’n, Copyright Received 11.54 p.m., Dec. 8. London, Dec 8. The Times says it is understood that Sir H. C. Bannerman has definitely decided to remain in the lead in the House-Al Commons while hie health and Btrengfli will allow. He has abandoned the hops of forming a Government comprising all the Liberal talent (except Lord Rosebery) available. The immediats conseqaence is Sir E. Grey’s refusal to accept office. Lord Elgin will probably be Colonial Secretary. In that case, with Sir E. Grey unavailable, it is difficult to think of a Liberal who,' as Foreign Minister, would command publio confidence. Sir E, Grey considered that Sir H. C. Bannermaa’s translation to the House of Lords, entrusting the lead to Mr Asquith, is essential to secure a satisfactory and durable arrangement,