BRITISH POLITICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 8999, 12 November 1907, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS.

Per Press Association.— -Copyright. Received November 11.16 p.m. London, November 11. Sir H. C. Bannerruan, Prirno Minister, said the settlement of the railway dispute was honourable, aud showed the good sonse and pnblic spirit of all concerned. He warmly complimented Mr Lloyd George for his part in the matter. Sir Henry admitted that the results of tho Hague Contention wore disappointing, especially as regards the non-arrest of "military armaments. He acknowledged be had been over sanguine. It was desirable to know the rules and principles governing interstate prize courts before assenting to them. He referred to the treaty with llussia as an addition to the great securitie of the peace of the world. The Premier also indicated that it was intended to firmly prcservo order in India, while freely tolerating discussion not openly subversive of order. Ho intendod to see the Government ot tho Congo pnt on a footing resembling tho coloniai territories administered by other nations and in accord with treaty obligations.