BRITISH POLITICS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1757, 24 May 1906, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS

By telegraph. Press Aus'n, Copyright

Rsooivod 1.5 a.m , May 24. London, May 23 In tho Housr of Lorde discussion on tho Criminol Appeal Bill Lords Ulvc-rstono, Ashbourne, Ha’oshjry, and Jamas of Hereford a'guod that tho Bill was calcrn luted to undormiro tho responsibilit'es of juriis. Lord Loroburn agreed to accept a cross amendment to tho tff ;et that appo »1 would bo allowed only when tbo judge at tbo trial or Oouit of Oiirninal Appeal thought tboroought to bo an appeal. Tbo Board of Trade proposes to amend the Merchant# 1 Shipping Bill, making it illegal to grant further certificates to alien pilots.

EDUCATION BILL.

SCENE IN THE HOUSE.

By telegraph, Presn Afltt’u, Copyright Received 1.42 a in., May 21.

London, May 23 In tho House of Commons, during tbo debate on tho Education Bill, Sir H, Campbell-Bannerman accused Mr Chamberlain of misrepresenting Dr. T. J. MacNamara Mr Chamberlain declared tho inter* vontion was an impertinence. Despite Ministerial cries of “ withdraw," the Chairman declined to call Mr Chamberlain to order. Air E. Maddison moved that no religious instruction bo given in schools transferred under tho Bill during school hours, or at tho public expense. Mr l'. Lough opposed the "amendment, declaring that if religious instruction were not given in schools, very many children would not receive it. It was necessary to employ skilled teachers. Simple Bible reading and moral teaching were not enough. Mr Wyndham hoped that after Mr Lough’s speech the special facilities clause would be made mandatory. Mr Chamberlain thought the secularism of the amendment would violate the instincts of an overwhelming majority. He moved the omission of prohibition of religious instruction in school hours. Progress was reported. Owing to the new development it was expected that the application of the closure will be deferred until next week.