BRITISH POLITICS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 November 1922, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

APPEAL TO DOMINIONS. CONDEMNED BY BONAR LAW. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright. London, Nov. 7. Mr. Bonar Law, speaking in South London, referred to the ex-Premier’s appeal to the Dominions at the time of the recent Near East crisis. He expressed astonishment that it was issued without previous consultation with the Dominions, and with the knowledge of only three or four members of the Cabinet. He declared that the whole relationship of the Empire was one of the most solemn things in connection with our social and political life. He was of opinion that an appeal for help when not one of the Dominions had the remotest idea that .such was needed, was to risk one of the greatest assets of the Empire. . While wishing that we had never gone io Palestine and Mesopotamia, he recognised the obligations which keep us there. He would carefully consider Viscount Grey’s Suggestion. and consult with the Dominions on the question, quility, he would not dream of legislation at present for the revision of the Second Chamber, at least in the first couple of sessions. He contended the political agreement was necessary, •and therefore ridiculed the idea of repealing the Parliament Act. Mr. Bonar Law concluded with a reference to tariff reform, expressing the belief that a fundamental change in the fiscal system would at present be bad, because the conditions had absolutely changed, notably the exchanges, since the controversy arose. LLOYD GEORGE AND LABOR. London, Nov. 7. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Stockton. declared that Labor’s proposed capital levy would be a course which, to the whole community, would make life not worth living. Trade had reached bottom, and would gradually improve. The well had been depleted and had to bp re filled, but Labor , wanted to smash the reservoir.