BRITISH POLITICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 9004, 18 November 1907, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS.

Press Association—Copyright. London, Nov. 16. Sir H. C. Bannerman hopes nest year that a Bill will ho introduced into Parliament to stop the sale of tobacco to juvo niles, and juvenile smoking. One hundred and thirty-six Commoners petitioned Sir H. C. Bannerman to bring about a material reduction in the Army and Navy estimates,, in view of the peaceful situation resulting from Bn- ; tain’s relations with France and Knssia ■ and the improved relations with Gor- ' many. | Received Nov. 10, 4.9 p.m.

London, Nov. 16. Mr Balfour conversed with Mr Chamberlain for an hour. Mr Chamberlain is delighted at Mr Balfour's speech, and "ratified at the snccoss of the Unionist Conference. He also discussed the Pa The S Urdonist Conference unanimously carried a motion thanking Mr Balfour

for his speech, and assuring him ot tue enthusiastic support of the policy he unfolded. - . The Conference, hy a majority, approved of the parliamentary vote to women, and also making them eligible for entry to register votes for country district parish councils. By a large majority tlie action ot tne Government in placing contracts abroad was condemned. _ . , A motion was also carried against tlie abolition of tho coal export tax. The " Spectator ” declares that Mr Balfour’s speech is intended to keep things on the simmei, and no more. MR BALFOUR ON SOCIALISM.

Received Rov. 18, 8.U3 a.ni. London, November 1 Mr Balfour, iu opening a Unionist Labour Club at Aston, emphasised the fact that the -welfare of tlio community depended on its productive capacity. If tho workers regarded their own interest rthey would never accept collectivist theories, which would make them tools of the bureaucracy. SUFFRAGETTES EJECTED. Tlio stewards carried 30 suffragettes bodily .from Mr Asquith s meeting at Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The speaker was shouted down continually.