GREAT SCENE IN COMMONS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1917, Page 2

GREAT SCENE IN COMMONS.

Further Criticism. London, March 8 The Daily Telegraph says it is believed the Nationalists will enter into active opposition, iu the hope of forcing a general election. S'Xty-five members folio wad Mr Redmoad, bat Mr lieu liealy and six O’Brieuiita and Giudeil, remained. The Daily News says the men of every party mast endeavor to avert the dangers which yesterday's events must precipitate. Hon Lloyd George’s suggested conference is hopeless, iu vi.iv/ of the wreckage of the previtn* conference. If Mr Redmond’s solution proves impcssible of realisation, let tbe Government endorse Mr A s quiib’s proposal for the Imperial Conference’s assist-

arce, which may retrieve yesterday's mistake at the eleventh hour. The Daily Express asy* Hon Lloyd George has taken a strong dreot line on the Irish polioy and Mr Redmoud has thrown his statesmanship overboard. The debate gives little hope of a settlement. Government will not neglect to use the Imperial Conference in any promising road for salvation but Ulster is the crux of the problem. If the upshot is revolt, Britain is strong enough to deal therewith. The Daily Telegraph says Government is responsible for last night’s spectacle? Hon Lloyd George's offer was a step backward’, not forward. If he wanted to creaie resentment in Ireland he would not have chosen a batter, way. The result must ba to send the Nationalists and their followers to the standard of rebellion. Mr Asquith’s suggestion was at least hopeful and deserves prompt attention. Count Zeppelin Dead. [REUTER’S SERVICE. —COPYRIGHT.J London, March 8 Obituary—Count Zeppelin, Russian Report. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Renter.) London, March 8 A Russian communique says we are pursuing the Turks from Hamadan. We occupied KeDgaver on the 4th. Military operations continue to develop in the direction of Bidjar and Doulejabad. French Beport. London, March 8 A French communique 3tates there was lively artillerying and patrol encountero in the region of Mulinsous-

touver, between the Oise and Aiene. Detachments penetrated the German trenches north-east of Embermenil, Lorraine, and inflicted Bevere damage. An enemy attack ne?r Sepposlehaut in Alsace completely failed, leaving prhouers. Our reconnaisaanccs inflicted losses on the enemy in the direc'ion of Hilsenfirst. Federal Voters. London-, March 8 Australians temporarily residing in -Britain, are preparing a requisition for power to vo f e at the Federal elections, lit ß tba soldiers. _