12 AUGUST 1899, page 3

The Speech Was Not Seriously Attacked From Any Side, Except

by Sir W. Wedderburn, who repeated his usual statements as to the "starveling" condition of the ryota, statements which we believe are made in sincerity, but are true only thus......

In The House Of Commons On Wednesday Mr. Chamber- Lain,

in answer to a question by Sir Wilfrid Lawson, announced that an addition (three regiments in all) had been made to the military force in Natal. The troops were sent out in......

Parliament Was Prorogued On Wednesday. As A Rule, The...

Speech at the end of the Session is purely formal, but the Speech of Wednesday contained one paragraph of real importance. After reciting the facts as to the petition, the......

Mr. Balfour In Reply Says That He Will Make It

his business to bring the resolution before his colleagues at the next oppor- tunity. In our opinion, if the Government are well advised, they will announce their intention of......

The Continued Incursions Of The French Trawlers On...

in the Channel have led to a regrettable incident, which occurred off Dungeness on Tuesday night. The gunboat 'Leda,' discovering a French trawler within the three miles limit,......

Monday's Papers Published A Letter On The Representation...

people signed by one hundred and twenty-six Members of the House of Commons, and sent to Mr. Balfour. The letter asks for a definite statement as" soon as possible" of the views......

Although The Naval Manceuvres Ended With Somewhat Dis-...

they were marked by some instructive episodes, notably the admirable exploit of one of the Castle- town coastguards. Five vessels of the "B" Fleet having entered Bantry Bay, the......

The Debate Brought Up Sir Henry Fowler, Who, Observing

($ that India ought never to be a party question, made a really remarkable speech in defence of the home administration of Indian affairs. He mentioned, what most men have for-......

Bank Rate, 3 Per Cent.

New Consolb (2i) were on Friday 1054......