2 AUGUST 1919, Page 3

In the House of Lords on Tuesday Lord Salisbury moved

an amendment to the Transport Bill which would have divided the Bill into two separate measures, one dealing with the railways and inland waterways (the less controversial part), and the other, dealing with roads, harbours, and docks, which would be post- poned for further consideration. Lord Salisbury was supported by Lord Crewe and Lord Buckmaster, but Lord Lytton and Lord Curzon, speaking- for the Government, warned the Lords of the danger of a collision between the two Houses if Lord Salisbury's amendment were carried. On the whole we are not sorry that Lord Salisbury's amendment was defeated by 110 votes to 59.