BRITISH POLITICS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9719, 15 February 1910, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS.

THE IRISH PARTY'S ~ VIEWS-

"THE TIMES" ON IHE SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegra p Copyright. Received February 14, 9.25 p.m. February 14.

[ "The Times" says that in Dublin it is generally believed that Mr Asquith will goffer formal pledges, which, at any rate on paper, wi 11 be sufficiently substantial to save Mr Redmond's face. The Nationalists shrink from the prospect of another election, inasmuch as there is a lack of funds. It is understood that the bulk of Mr O'Connor's £IO,OOO from America was spent at the recent elections. Mr Redmond will possibly be willing to vote for the Budget if the threatened burdens of over-tax-ation on Ireland are eliminated, as advocated by smre Unionists equally with some Nationalist newspapers.

PREsS OPINIONS.

THE ORDER OF ATTACK.

Received February 14, 10 p.m. LONDON, February 14.

The "Daily News" considers that Mr Rsdmond's attitude has undoubtedly forced what may be described as a wholesome crisis. The position is some degrees graver than is imagined, and there is some reason for believing that Mr Asquith will be handed, as a matter of course, any guarantees that may be requested. A single phrase in the King's speech or a hint from Mr Asquith on the Address will suffice to make the guarantees known. "The Daily Chronicle" says it is now probable that the attack on the veto will be the first subject taken in the Commons after the Address to the Throne, even though this may involve the risk of.losing of the Budget. "The Chronicle" adds: "There is no certainty that giving the Budget priority would save it from the wolves.

SPEECH BY LIBERAL WHIP.

THE TWO GREAT PARTIES.

NEVER SO EVENLY BALANCED.

Received February 14, 11 p.m. LONDON, February 14.

Mr Fuller, Liberal Whip, speaking at Trowbridge East, said that in the past three'days difficulties had arisen, making it quite possible for the Commons to reject the Budget. The two great Partes of the State were never so equallv balanced. He did not know what attitude the Nationalists would assume. The Liberals should retain their organisation in view of the possibility of another election before many months were past.