BRITISH POLITICS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9093, 20 May 1908, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

TERRITORIAL ARMY SCHEME. DISCUSSION IN HOUSE OF LORDS. Received May 19, 11.35 p.m. LONDON, May 19. In the of Lords, Lords Roberts and Grenfell strongly supported the Ear! of Denbigh's suggestion that the Government experimentally raise only a limited number of horse and field batteries for the territorial forces, and devote the balance of the money to strengthening the regular horse and field artillery. Lord Lucas promised that the subject would be carefully considered. Lord Middleiou described tne reply as inadequate. Lord Tweedmouth complained that the criticisms were directed on the bad side instead of emphasising the good side of the territorial army. He did not deny that the whole business was a gamble, but it was a good gamble, wherein he was very willing to lay odds on its success. The Marquis of Lansdowne said he hoped the Government was nut going to gamble with the nation's safety. Ultimately the subject was dropped. THE EDUCATION BILL. Received May 19, 10.16 p.m. LONDON, May 19. The Nationalists have decided to vote against Mr McKenna's Education Bill on Wednesday. Mr McKenna, in moving the reading of the bill in the House of Commons, suggested the possibility after that stage of adjusting some of the Bishop of St. Aspah's proposals to the framework of the present bill if the acceptance thereof would lead t3 lasting peace. Lord Balcarres, Conservative M.L-'. for the Chorley Division of Lancashire, moved the rejectioh of the bill. Mr J. Redmond declared that the suggested compromise would not be satisfactory to the Catholics.