IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2535, 29 July 1893, Page 3

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, July 26. The new financial clauses of the Home Rule Bill have been read a second time by a majority of 35. Mr J. Redmond’s amendment in favor of Ireland being allowed immediate control of the taxes was negatived by a large majority. The Unionists and many adherents of Mr Sexton abstained from voting. Mr Chamberlain haa moved another amendment that Imperial control of Irish taxes shall continue until Parliament otherwise determines. Mr Chamberlain’s amendment to the financial proposals of the Home Rule Bill was defeated by a majority of 60. Mr Gladstone, referring to Mr Chamberlain’s opposition to the Irish financial proposals, accused him of habitual gross hyperbole, exceeding even what might be expected from “ the devil’s advocate.” Mr Chamberlain retorted to the reference that the devil had become common in the House. Personally he was not annoyed, because the function of tc devil’s advocate” was distinctly useful. Mr Henniker Heaton has given notice to ask if it is practicable to appoint a Governor-General for Australia at a salary of £IO,OOO, instead of a separate Governor for each colony ; also if the Government will suggest to the colonies that it is desirable to abolish the Agents-Gen-eral in favor of one Commissioner for all. Mr Heaton will also call attention to Chief Justice Way’s willingness to act as Governor of South Australia at a salary of £2OOO instead of £SOOO.

Lord Onslow’s motion rejecting the London County Council’s Betterment Bill was carried by 19 votes.