British Politics

Hokitika Guardian, 30 November 1922, Page 3

British Politics

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAHI.E ASSOCIATION LONDON, Nov. 27. Major Cay/.er, who was re-elected tor Portsmouth with an 11,001) majority has resigned owing to his ill health. .Mr Leslie Wilson, Unionist Whip, has been invited to contest the seat. The local Unionists threaten* to oppose .Mr Wilson. Out: hundred Liberals of both groups attended a meeting at the House of Commons to discuss the possiimlity of re-union. An official statement says the utmost cordiality prevailed, the speakers emphasising the necessity lor re-union if the Liberals are to rcin a commanding position. Ihe meeting adjourned till December 12th. A profound desire was shown that the Liberals should meet in friendly dismission and co-operation. The Reverend Thoains Pickering, an unempioved leader, was arrested in the Strand during the procession, for refusing to obey a orders. Received this day at 1.5 p.m). M LONDON, November 2!). The Duke of Devonshire (Secretary of State for tlie Colonies) will introduce before Parliament prorogues, a hill legalising the importation of Canadian cattle. Mr Bonar Law informed the Commons that Mr Bindley was instructed to withdraw from Athens. Mr Boyd Carpenter (Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour) in reply to a question said twelve millions were available for relief of unemployed during the winter.