In the Commons on Monday the Prime Minister con- firmed
the rumours as to the holding of an autumn Session. In reply to a question, he said that it was inevitable, but he could not forecast the exact date when it was likely to begin. He added that he viewed with sympathy the recommendation of the Select Committee that the House should adjourn early in the summer. In the debate on the second reading of the Irish Universities Bill, an amendment inviting the House to reject the measure was proposed and seconded by two Liberal Members, Mr. A. Hutton and Mr. Hazel. Both speakers condemned the measure as establishing denominational Universities and tending to national division, and Mr. Hazel contended that the Roman Catholic hierarchy would not regard the settlement as final, but would use it as a lever for further concessions. Mr. John Redmond, while regretting the absence of any provision for a residential College in Dublin, welcomed the Bill as a remedy for the grievances of Roman Catholics, and promised the support of the Nationalists.
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