13 JULY 1907, page 2

The Discussion On The Militia Was Followed By A Debate

on the Yeomanry, in which the Yeomanry officers urged strongly upon the Government the importance of maintaining the pay of the troopers. Lord Roberts and Lord Midleton dwelt......

This Drew From Lord Portsmouth An Assurance That The...

authorities were anxious to do all they could to meet the wishes of the Militia. The Government " would under- take as far as possible, subject, of course, to the supreme......

We Are Naturally Sympathetic Towards Anything Which Will...

merely the land war as it still exists in Ireland, but also towards anything which will serve to put out the last embers of the Land League conflict. But though we would stretch......

In The House Of Commons On Monday The Evicted Tenants

Bill was read a second time after a heated debate. Mr. Moore, the Unionist Member for North Armagh, pro- tested strongly against the compulsory powers in the Bill. All the bona......

In The House Of Commons On Tuesday Mr. Harold Cox

moved that from October 1st the Sugar-duties imposed by the Finance Act of 1901 be reduced by one-half. The retention of war taxation could no longer be justified, and he......

The Debate Which Followed Was Remarkable For The Anxiety Of

Liberal Members to avoid any appearance of disloyalty to their pledges, while supporting the Government. Some, however, stated that their pledges must take precedence even over......

The Board Of Trade Returns For The Six Months Ending

on . June 30th show that our commercial prosperity is greater than ever. The total imports amounted to £328,365,300, as compared with £300,549,553 in the first half-year of......