BRITISH POLITICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9108, 30 March 1908, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

SPEECH BY MR BURNS

Press Association. —Copyright. London, March 28,

Speaking at Battersea, Mr John Burns said that the Government had remembered its promises regarding trades disputes, workmen’s compensation, small holdings, clean, pure food, and such useful legislation .as the Children’s Bill, which was one of the greatest measures |that had ever been produced. All these matters had been attended to or would be in the next three sessions during which the Government intended to remain in office. The Licensing Bill was a just, practical, aud necessary measure, aud the logical outcome of the Act of 1904. It treated the publican more equitably than before, and was equitable to the brewers. The Government intended to pass the Bill. CLUBS IN IRELAND. In the House of Commons, Mr T, H. Sloan’s Registration of Clubs in Ireland Bill was read a second time. It is more drastic than Mr Asquith’s Bill. It provides that no liquor shall he supplied for consumption off the premises. No visitor or honorary member residing within 7 miles, of Lie club premises shall be served with drink during prohibited hours. Right of entry and inspection is given to the police. Dt'.ri •- :1 o debate on the measure Hr n nil indicated that the rur-i I d. clause required the PR!R-L!,KR'S HEALTH. , Received March 80, 8 2.(5 a.m, Loudon, March. 29. There is little change in Sir Henry

Campbell-Bannerman’s couditou and no further marked loss of strength.