Lord Avebury Marshalled With Skill A Number Of Facts And
figures in opposition to the Bill. He was most emphatic in his declaration that the ultimate burden of the scheme would in any case mainly fall on the working classes, and that......
After The Archbishop Of Canterbury Had Expressed General...
the Bill, Lord St. Aldwyn made a hedging speech. He thought the Bill was properly described as an extension of outdoor relief. But though he considered that the financial aspect......
Lord Wemyss Was Followed By Lord Cromer In A Speech
of great force and weight. We cannot repeat all his arguments, but must quote verbatim the passage in which he warned the House of the danger of weakening our financial position......
Mr. Asquith On Thursday, Speaking To A Deputation Of Welsh
Members who urged upon him their views on Welsh Disestablishment, expressed his sympathy and that of his colleagues with the cause, remarking, however, that it would be......
On Monday The House Of Lords Read The Old-age Pensions
Bill a second time, negativing Lord Wemyss's amendment by 123 votes to 16. We have pointed out elsewhere how the Lords are in effect abolishing themselves by agreeing to pass......
Lord Cromer Has Been Blamed For The Outspokenness Of These
words ; but we say deliberately that we consider not only that he was justified in using them, but that it was his duty to the country to speak as be spoke, disagreeable as the......
Lord Rosebery Then Proceeded To Develop An Argument Which...
we feel sure, have made many of his Liberal and Free- trade auditors very uncomfortable. Taxation to supply money for the Bill, if it did not inevitably lead to Protection,......
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