14 MAY 1910, Page 3

We note with no small interest and satisfaction that the

following notice of Motion has been given by Lord Balfour of Burleigh :—" That in the opinion of this House it is expedient that statutory provision should be made whereby, in the event of differences of opinion between this House and the House of Commons as to the provisions, the amendment, or the rejection of any Bill proving irreconcilable by conference between the two Houses, the matters in difference might be referred to the judgment of the electors otherwise than by a General Election."