BRITISH POLITICS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2138, 22 July 1907, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICS.

United Press Association—Copyright LONDON, July 19.

In the House of Commions, in replying to Mr. Henniker Heaton’s question, Mr. Haldane said it was impossible to alter tho date for tenders for preserved meats for the Army in the present case, but in the future every endeavor would be made to meet the convenience of tho Australian market if possible. The House of Lords has passed the Army Bill through Committee. The Government accepted an amend m-id permitting associations to expend rn vate funds on school battalions under the age of 16. , „ ~ The by-elections for Colve V alley division of Yorkshire resulted: Grayson (Socialist) 3648, Bright (Liberal) 3495, AVheeler (Unionist) 3227. [The seat was 1 previously hold by Sir James ICitson (Liberal) who was elect ed unopposed. In the 1900 election Sir James stood and polled 4699 votes against .4176 polled by- his opponent Mr. W. G. Bagnall, Conservative, r maiority of 523. Previous Libera majorities are: 1885, 857; 1892, <O6 1895, 539. Sir James had hold tin position since 1842.] Received July' 21, 4.30 p.m. LONDON, July 20. Mr. Grayson claims that he won the seat on pure revoultiona.ry So cialism issues, receiving no omcia support from any other organisation or party'. Mr. Grayson advocates State ownership and State control of everything, also the abolition of sen ties.