THE BRITISH ELECTIONS.
The British elections, in which keen interest is being manifested throughout the Empire, are now in progress. Under the peculiar system which obtains in the Old Country, the elections are held in groups, in consequence of whicii they are spread over a number of days. This enables the leaders of the respective parties to get about the country and bring pressure to.bear upon the electorates. The results of the first day's polling would indicate a gain for the Unionists, for whilst the Liberals have won three seats occupied in the last Parliament by Unionists, the latter have captured seven seats from sitting Liberals. It is too early yet to express a definite opinion as to what the result will be; but it is almost safe to say that the country will not endorse the revolutionary proposals of Mr Lloyd-George. The chances are that the Unionists wnl be returned with a slight majority, which would mean that the reform of the House of 'Lords would be proceeded with on safe lines. The dropping of the Tariff Reform issue will strengthen the position of the Unionists.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10133, 6 December 1910, Page 4
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187THE BRITISH ELECTIONS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10133, 6 December 1910, Page 4
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