ATTITUDE OF THE IRISH MEMBERS.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 26 September 1903, Page 3

ATTITUDE OF THE IRISH MEMBERS.

Loxdox, September 22. The King on Saturday sent a special messenger for Lord Milner. A Unionist candidate is opposing Lord George Hamilton's re-election for the Ealing Divison of Middlesex.

The Standard, in a leading article, states that a makeshift Ministry Avill not dispel the chilling apprehensions overhanging industry, and only retard the long-expected revival of financial activity. It urges Mr Balfour to appoint administrators of undoubted force and commanding reputation. Mr William O'Brien speaking at Cork, said that the Nationalists would hold aloof from the present crisis, ■ and await the best offer of Home Rule, which Avas much nearer than was imagined.

Scores of cablegrams have reached the Colonial Office, expressing sympathy with and admiration for Mr Chamberlain, especially from Canada, South Africa and New Zealand. Mr Seddon's two messages attract attention.

London, September 23

Mr Eliot explains that, like Mr Ritohie, he Avas unable to remain in a Government tending steadily towards protection. Though momentarily deferred the ultimate issue of such a porfoy lirasfr-be^" - 1 ' —■<••—... <xri,-*i Avould be injurious «o'tlie~cTiTuitr>.