THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 February 1920, Page 2

THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

'By Electric Telegraph—Conyriglu.

GRAY'D POLITICAL SITUATION

VARIOUS PRESS VIEWS

LONDON, February 10

The press regards the new session gravely, and almost with apprehension. Th e “Times” in a leader, declares it is of critical importance. Parliament is indeed on trial. Great issues are at stake. The maintenance of British credit abroad and the preservation of social order at Home, depend on the restoration of finance.

The “Daily News” says the most momentous session in modern history is faced with economic chaos in Europe, grave economic and financial problems at Home and abroad, the Irish question and peace treaties, there is acute tension in the Cabinet and a reshuffling of portfolios seems imperative. Thp suggestion that Hon. Lloyd George should retire for a period of rest was rejected because it meant the deathblow to the Government.

The “Daily Alail” states the country is ready to face any situation or make any sacrifice, ibut it does not trust the present Government. The “Daily Herald” remarks that the Coalition is daily becoming more unpopular. The only hope lies with labour.

THE PREMIER-S WARNING. THE WAY TC) FIGHT ANARCHY. (Received this day, at 9-30 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 12. Hon. Lloyd George in the Commons, added that Europe needed what Russia could give. He summarised the prodigious Russian exports and staple requirements before the war. High prices ruled, and even starvation and hunger raged over Europe, while the cornbins of Russia wore bulging with bread, but it was necessary that transport must be organised. This was not procurable while the contending armies were traversing the European borders. The Premier concluded gravely: “The conditions in Europe serious, the dangers are not all in Russia. 1 bee are here at home. I speak with knowledge and with apprehension. 1 wain the House there is only one way to tight the things that may hnpppn. We must fight anarchy with abundance.” (Loud cheers).