25 JANUARY 1902, Page 18

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman closed the debate in a speech which

added little to the discussion, and when the division was taken only 123 Members followed him into the lobby. The amendment was negatived. by a majority of 210 (333 to 123). Thus the amendment, which was intended to reconcile the two extreme wings of the Liberal party, alienated them both, and instead of healing only emphasised the split in the party. That party is indeed unfortunate ; each new turn of the wheel seems to plunge it into fresh difficulties. Lord Rosebery has not succeeded in doing himself or his friends very much good, but he has succeeded in hopelessly damaging Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's position.