2 MARCH 1907, Page 2

We are glad to note that on Friday week in

the House of Commons the second reading of the Bill legalising marriage with a deceased wife's sister was carried by an enormous majority. The principle of this Bill had already been approved by the House of Commons eighteen times, but on each occasion the Bill was lost through obstruction in Grand Committee. It is believed that the Government mean to give the right of closure to Standing Committees, and if so, the Bill should not be wrecked again.