BRITISH POLITICS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 966, 14 March 1911, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICS.

A LIVELY DEBATE,

London, March 10. The House of Commons had a lively all-night debate on the Revenue Bill, embodying the postpouemeut parts of the Budget. The Opposition resented the forcing tactics. Mr Balfour, Leader of the Opposition, accused the Government of violating their pledges to allow full oppuuity for discussion. Mr Winston Churchill’s frequent closures provoked scenes. Lord Hugh Cecil remarked that it was unfortunate that Mr Churchill had charge of the House, as he was constitutionally unaccustomed to submit to good taste and good feeling. This statement caused an uproar. Mr Churchill retorted that he was accustomed to the controversial methods of Lord Hugh Cecil, who dealt always with taunts aud insults. This was responsible for a further uproar. Mr Austen Chamberlain, when speaking in the debate, was constantly interrupted by the Irish group. Captain Craig, Unionist member for Hast Down, proffered the chairman his assistance to throw the whole of the Natfonaists out. A great uproar ensued, John O’Connor, Nationalist member for North Kildare, inviting the challenger to commence operations. The Nationalists were with difficulty restrained from approaching Captain Craig.