BRITISH LICENSING BILL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 287, 28 November 1908, Page 2

BRITISH LICENSING BILL.

DEBATE IN THE LORDS. London, November 20. 'flic debate on the second reading of tliu Licensing Bill in the House ol Lords was adjourned Alter some spirit™ speeches hud been made. During tile debate Lord St. Aldiryn suggested that the Government or the Jiisliop of London should introduce a new Hill, embodying thirty clauses, for promoting temperance, lie said he wa» confident the Lords would pass such a Bill. The suggestion was cheered. THE LORDS' DIVISION. Received 27, 10.10 p.m. London, November 27. The Lords take a division on the Licensing Bill to-day. LORDS AND COMMONERS. A CLEAVAGE. Received 27, 10.10 p.m. November 27. Mr. Richard Haldane, Secretary loi War, speaking at the City Liberal Cluli

said the Lords' attitude regarding the Bill marked a great cleavage between themselves and a large major.ty of members of the House of Commons. That was a serious situation, i'he question had come to stay until somehow settle.!. SPLITTING THE MEASURE. Received 27, 10.43 p.m. London, November 27. i Mr. Lcif Jones is asking the Govern- . ment to deal with the financial portions ; of the Licensing Bill in the Budget ana - return the temperance portions of the Bill to the Lords for their re-considera-tion,