BRITISH POLITICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 172, 11 July 1908, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS.

IUISU I'Nl VKUSITIBS mi l lteceived lotli, 10.lu J)im , v , • J.widon, July 10. (.'(inunoneii) uiotest Uuil the Irish I'nivfieitiea Mill ha# become mure sectarian tlurin.r j ts |);l)) y tl r u ? l ' l !"' lummitto. iliey intend tu dcjiututioniHe Air jdrreil (Secretary for Ireland) on tile matter. OLD-AUK PKXSioXs. Keeeived lotli, ll.Bu p.| U , -London, July 10. •11l the third reading, Air. 'fiowlci moved the rejeelion uf Hie Old Age I> CM . sions Bill, ilie moiion was defeated by 315 to II). The llill was read a taira tune. Mr. 0. F. Maatermau ably deluded* tlie Bill, admitting, however, that it was a great experiment. Mr. Snowden, in u bitter speech on behalf of the Labor l'arty, avowed there was a total absence of any feeling ot gratitude. Mr. I'enwick refused to regard the Bill as paltry. He believed it would bring consolation to thousands ul home#. Mr Balfour said the cost would tie lli/, millions. Mr. Uoyd-beorge stated that 372)000 people would be benefited. Mr. Balfour did not vote. THE EDUCATION BILL. Received 10 th, 11.20 p.m. London, July 10. The Government will proceed with tlie Education Bill in the uutuiun aes* sion.