THE KING'S OATH.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 94, 29 July 1910, Page 5

THE KING'S OATH.

■MR. ASQUITH'S SUGGESTION. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Received July 28, 5.5 p.m. London, July 27. During the debate on the accession declaration Mr. Asquith suggested a new formula including tihe words "Faithful Protestant." Mr. Balfour supported this suggestion. THE BILL READ A SECOND TIME. Received July 29, 0.15 a.m. London, July 28. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith argued that the Protestant succession was amply safeguarded, and the new formula would meet the wishes of the Anglican and Nonconformist sections who were opponents of the original Bill. Some Protestant Commoners desired the specific repudiation of Roman Catholic doctrines. Mr. Balfour contended that the proposed declaration would suffice. Mr. Birrell added that singling out specific doctrines was offensive. The closure was applied and the motion carried by 313 to 187. An amendment to reject the Bill was negatived by 410 to 84. The Declaration Bill was then read a second time. The House deleted the religious clause from the Census Bill. The Civil List Bill was reported wrtlij out amendment. Mr. Redmond urged Mr. Asquith to communicate to the members of the Commonwealtths the address to the King relating to the declaration oath. Mr. Asquith replied that it would be noticed by Press telegrams. The (House unanimously voted tihe ad r dress, but the text has not yet been received.