BRITISH POLITICS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 260, 24 March 1911, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS

THE VETO QUESTION*. WILL A COMPROMISE BE EFFECTED? By Gable—Press Association—Copyright. London, March 22. Rumors are increasing that a compromise on the veto question is materialising. The Times says some moderate Liberals are putting out feelers as to whether a compromise would be acceptable; also that the Nationalists .and Laborites are being sounded as to whether they favor the proposal of a joint committee to settle deadlocks, provided representatives of both Houses are such as to secure the Government of the day a majority. Laborites wrathfully oppose the idea. The Chronicle "remarks that these Silent negotiations have not been encouraged by the support as yet accorded them. PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. ' London, March 22, Mr. Asquith, in the House of Commons, announced that provision was being made for the payment of members this year. MB. HALDANE. Received 23, 9.20 p.m. London, March 23. There are reiterated rumors that Mr. Richard Haldane (Minister for War) goes to the House of Lords. STATEMENTS DENIED. Received 24, 12.10 a.m. London, March 23. The Master of Elibank denies The Times' statement that the House of Commons intend to adjourn for a month, and also the Liberals reported efforts to find a compromise in regard to the Lords. »