IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 178, 7 November 1910, Page 3

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

ELECTORAL REFORM. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright. London, November 4. The Master of Elibank, speaking at Birmingham, declared that he was in favor of the payment of members and holding all elections on the same day, HOME RULE FOR IRELAND. London, November 4. Mr. Tim Healy, speaking at Dublin, said that whatever Irish Government was established it should have financial arrangements to enable the country to support itself. There would be no difficulty in approaching any compromise if their financial operations were left intact. The Irish Unionists have issued a manifesto to the effect that they will never submit to Home Rule in any form. ______ . ► 'UNIONISTS OPPOSE HOME RULE. UNDER ANY APPELLATION. Reecived 6, 5.5 p.m. London, November 5. The Unionist Reveille Committee, cabled on October 5, manifest uncompromising hostility towards Home Rule in any form, and under any appellation. Unionism needs enforcing, and people must not be left in doubt as to the opinions of leading statesmen on leading topics. LORD MORLEY'S SUCCESSOR. Calcutta, November 4. Practically the whole of the India'n press pays a warm tribute to Lord Morley's work, and the appointment 'of Earl Crewe as his successor is well received. THE COLONIAL OFFICE. Received G, 5.5 p.m. London, November 5. There is no prospect of changes in the Colonial Office. It is probable that Sir Francis Hopwood will remain till the Conference. Reuter states that no decision has yet been made respecting the division of the Department, though undoubtedly such is intended. ADVOCATING REFORMS. Received 6, 5.5 p.m. London, November 5. The Duke of Argyll, speaking at Inverness, urged that compulsory military training should come. He was disappointed after another year's experience of the Territorial force. He advocated the reform of the House of Lords. A COMPROMISE REPORTED. Received 7, 0.35 a.m. London, November 6. The Evening Herald states that the Veto Conference has arranged a compromise respecting the House of Lords, and the Conservative leaders have agreed to support the Government until the new scheme applicable to Ireland is submitted to Parliament, or until a fresh conference is held.

■MR. REDMOND'S CAMPAIGN. DRAMATIC NEWS PROMISED. Received 7, 0.55 a.m. London, November C. Mr. Wm. Redmond informed a London correspondent that he has raised£4o,ooo, and he promises dramatic news within three weeks if the House of Lords' power is not curtailed.