THE BRITISH ELECTIONS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 198, 30 November 1910, Page 5

THE BRITISH ELECTIONS

WHAT MR. REDMOND WANTS.

By Cable—Press Association—Copyright

London, November 28.

Mr. Redmond, in his Wexford speech, declared: "I don't want Ireland to trust Mr. Asquith. I ask the Irish nation to put its trust in me." Mr. T. P. O'Connor, speaking at Peckham, declared that the Conservative Premier of Ontario had spoken in favor of Home Rule and given fifty dollars to the party's funds. Sir Wilfrid Laurier acted similarly. If the Tariff Reformers lad secured Sir Wilfrid Laurier's subscription the electors would hear less of American dollars.

« FROM THE FURY OF THE WOMEN."

SCRAPS FROM SPEECHES.

London, November 28. Fifty policemen guard Ministers from possible attacks by suffragettes. Mr. Churchill's child is also specially

guarded. Mr. Hugh Arthur Franklin, a male suffrasist, was remanded for a week at Bow Street for having assaulted Mr. Churchill in the train.

Mr. Dillon, speaking at Dublin, said that every howl of despair emitted by the Tory Press would bring the Nationalists tens of thousands more of the American dollars that enabled Parnell and Davitt to break and destroy Irish landlordism, and it was American dollars that would enable Mr. Redmond to destroy foreign rule in Ireland. Mr. lioythGeorge said there were scores in the House of Lords who would never earn a living in a trade or profession requiring mental exertion. The peers in the main were born within the magic circle of cherubim with flaming swords guarding a paradise where plenty obtained without labor.

Mr. Churchill, at Bradford, said that the Lords flung out measures passed by the Commons as if they were the opinions of a small debating society. One feature of the election is that there are scarcely any references to education.

KING'S PROROGATION SPEECH. London, November 28. Parliament has been prorogued by commission. The King's speech laid emphasis on the fact that he was addressing Parliament for the first time under the shadow of a great calamity, adding that the sympathy expressed in every part of his dominions had fortified him in his sorrow. Relations with foreign Powers were friendly. Special satisfaction was expressed at the solution of the problem of the North Atlantic fisheries. He earnestly hoped the South African legislature would advance the country's prosperity. Increased grants for the navy and additional expenditure on old age pensions were acknowledged. The King regretted that the conference which attempted to arrive at a solution of the recurring difficulties of both Houses had failed. Gratification was expressed at the passing of the Regency and Declaration Bills. The new. Parliament was ordered to assemble on January 31. The Labor candidate for Bridgetown lias withdrawn.

A FEARFUL VISION.

London, November 28.

Mr. F. E. Smith, at Burnley, contended that the Veto Bill within five years would make the Commons independent of the second chamber and of the people. It could pass any Bill, even though it had never advised the people it was going to do so. If the Government chose, it could abolish the monarchy and make Keir Hardie president of the republic. There was nothing in the Veto Bill to enable people to prevent such a calamity. Mr. Victor Grayson, a violent Socialist, an ex-member, speaking at Kennington, congratulated Mr. Lloyd-George on having joined the Socialist Party.

LOCAL OPTION PROMISED.

London, November 28.

The Premier has written to Glasgow, promising a Local Option Bill for Scotland next Parliament.

MR. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN'S VIEWS.

RECIPROCITY WITH THE COLONIES.

Received 29, 9 p.m. London, November 29.

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, in an election address at West Birmingham, said that ■without a strong navy the ; ncrease in internal prosperity was futile. Tie favored land reform, with a view of securing production of food. It would be unfortunate if the Imperial Conference passed without an agreement being made establishing reciprocal trade with the colonies, for a slight preference would secure at least equal concessions m regard to British manufactures.

TRADES UNIONISTS' ATTITUDE

Received 29, 9 p.m. London, November 29. The Trades Union Congress has issued a manifesto demanding the aboliHon of the veto. It appears that trades unionists, where Labor candidates are not standing in the electorate, are to support the candidates pledged to tlie resolution* passed by the Free Trade Congress, includin? reversal of the Osborne judgment, free education up to the universities, a Right-to-work Bill, legislation t-n the lines of the minority report of the Poor Law Commission, payment of members, elections on one day, adult suffrage. thprjtiijtributiou of seats, and a general

THE CAMPAIGN IX ULSTER.

LORD CROMER OX TARIFF REFORM.

Received 29, 10.30 p.m

London, November 29.

The campaign in lister was opened at Belfast and Londonderry. Mr. W. H. Long, Sir Edward Carson and others delivered speeches to crowded demonstrations.

Earl Cromer, in a letter to the Unionist Freetraders, says there are differences of opinion amongst tariff reformers as to whether it is possible to take a referendum on an elaborate tariff, but the larger issues, such as taxation of food, are necessaarily within the scope of Lord Landsdowne's resolution. Matters of great gravity will be submitted to electors, whom he advises to support the Unionists.

LABOR OPPOSES MR. JOHN BURNS,

Received 29, 10.30 p.m,

London, November 29. The Labor candidates are strong Socialists.

A three-cornered contest will be held at Battersea (Mr. John Burns' sea:), where the Social Democrats have adopted Sir Charles Shaw. The Laborites at Perth are dissatisfied with the attitude of the Unionist-Lib-eral candidates over the Osborne Judgment, and adopted Mr. Tom Kenny as candidate, who twice contested North Abefdeen as a Unionist.

FROM THE HUSTINGS. SOME INFLAMMATORY SPEECHES. Received 29, 11.5 p.m. London, November 29. Lord Lindley, in a letter to the Times, says that the Veto Bill would not abolish the Lords, whether reformed or not. Mr. F. E. Smith, at Liverpool, asked whether he would submit tariff reform to a referendum, replied that the reform would not be carried unless the party has an overwhelming majority. Mr. Birrell, in a speech at Bristol, declared that the Lords had scuttled their own ship. An effective and important second chamber was required, but Lord Lansdowne's reform was a device of the enemy.

MR. CHAMBERLAIN AT GLASGOW.

FREE CHURCHES' MANIFESTO.

Received midnight. London, November 29.

Lord Linlithgow presided at Mr. Chamberlain's meeting at Edinburgh. Six thousand were present. Mr. Chamberlain said the attitude of Scotland towards tariff reform was disappointing. He had reckoned on the innate conservative Scottish people, but no Tory clmi|T so closely to old accustomed ways as the Scottish Radicals. The National Council of Free Churches, in a manifesto, declares that the Lords repeatedly frustrated education reform, Welsh disestablishment, temperance and social reforms, and the Council expresses the solemn opinion that a way must be found for the people to become a dominant factor in the constitution.

MR. CHURCHILL AT LAMBETH.

INDULGES IN PERSONALITIES,

Received 29, 11.40 p.m. London, November 29.

Mr. Winston Churchill, at Lambeth, said the Tory Party policy was less than leaderlcss. Mr. Balfour was an amiable dilettante and philosopher, content to brood serenely and sedately over the perversity of a world which he no longer attempted to influence. Mr. Austin Chamberlain was a wooden effigy doll, who had learnt to speak the same patter as "old Joe." Mr. F. Smith had said he was shocked at Mr. Lloyd-George, but whereas Mr. Lloyd-George was invariably witty, Mr. Smith was invariably vulgar. The Tories were seeking to construct an Upper House of superior persons—a House of Curzons and Milners, a House of swells —removed from the ordinary methods of control. Lord Milner had a noisy meeting, Mr. Landsbury's supporters interrupting him. Lord Milner regretted the immense inequalities between wealth and the unhealthy, and the great distance separating the richest from the poorest, but there was no reason for indulging in a general scramble. He did not want the whole country to resemble Tonypandy, the scene of Mr. Churchill's efforts at constructive statesmanship. The purpose of reckless and wanton abuse of the wealthy classes was to obtain a cheap popularity and to catch the votes of th« unthinking.