BRITISH POLITICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 313, 12 February 1910, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

THE LORDS' VETO,

NATIONALISTS AND THE GOVERN

MENT.

By Cable. —Press Association. —Copyright

Received February 11, 9.43 p.m.

London, February 11

Mr. Redmond, speaking at Dublin, declared that the sending of the Budget to the Lords before dealing with the Lords' veto would give the whole case against the Lords awav, disgust every British democrat, and break unshamedly the explicit pledge on the faith of ■which Ireland had promised her support. Mr. Asquith, he said, promised never to assume or retain office unless he reoeived assurances that he w wild be able to curb the Lords' veto. If he wavered in that purpose lie palteied his pledges and would drive the Liberals into the wilderness for twenty years. The policy of passing the Budget and adjourning on the question of the Lords veto was one which Ireiand cannot and will not approve.

MEETING OF THE CABINET.

Received February 11, 9.45 p.m. London, February 11. A short Cabinet Council was held yesterday.

THE BUDGET TO BECOME LAW.

IN DOUBLE QUICK TIME.

Received February 11, 9.45 p.m. .. London, February 11. Dr. Macnamara, speaking at Camber■well, said the Budget was going to become law in double quick time.

FURTHER ELECTION RESULT.

London, February 10.

The electien for Edinburgh and St. Andrews Universities resulted in the return of Mr. Finlay (Unionist), who received 5205 votes, while Mr. Simpson (Liberal) received 2693. At the 1906 election the result was: Sir J. B. Tuke (C.), 4893; J. St. Loe Strachey (Ind. C.), 2310.