WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 129, 22 May 1908, Page 3

WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.

DEPUTATION TO BRITISH PR KM in THE WVERMUaiT WILL NOT OFPOSjE IT." BeeeiveU May «.l, 10.22 p.m. London, May 21. Mr. Asquitb, in reply to a deputatioi of liberal Commoners favoring w omen"f suffrage, fiald hc recognised the impetus the movement had gained during recent Sent, He was not convinced on the matter, but he had an open mind in respect to it, and if in connection with the comprehensive Electoral Reform Bill which the Government intended to pass before the end of Parliament an amendment wag promised in favor of women's suffrage, the Government would leave the decision to the House and not oppose it, it the change proposed was on democratic lines. He added he was aware that of the Ministers favored women's suffrage. THE GOVERNMENTS INTENTIONS. N EWSPAPER "SPECULATIONS. Received May 21. 11.23 p.m. London, May 21. In connection with Mr. Asqiiith'* reply in regard to women's suffrage, the Liberal newspapers imply that practically adnlt suffrage is intended, and if tha House of Lords rejects it it wil become the principal iwue at the general election. Some Conservative speakers recently expressed the opinion that Mr. Asquitii is gradually but steadily preparing for a dissolution.