On Wednesday Sir Edward Grey Answered The Criticisms Of The
New Hebrides Convention. He described the Convention as a first agreement, capable of modification. Both France and England had contemplated the possi- bility of improving it,......
Parliament Was Formally Opened By The King, Who Was...
by the Queen, on Tuesday. The King's Speech, after the customary references to foreign Powers, alludes to the earthquake in Jamaica. "The courage and devotion" of "the Governor......
On The Same Day The Chancellor Of The Exchequer Gave
a far more sympathetic than definite answer to an amendment to the Address in favour of old-age pensions. He could conceive no object which ought to be more dear to the heart of......
Mr. Biltowei First Speech As Irish Seoretary, In Answer To
Mr. Long, can hardly be called satisfactory in tone. We. do not, of course, object to Mr. Birrell calling himself a Home' ruler, for we are quite aware that when the Liberal......
We Are Glad To Note That On Wednesday Mr. Long
drew attention to the very disturbing phrases used by the Prime Minister in regard to the Government's Irish proposals. He had suggested that the model to be followed was the......
• Mr. Balfour, Speaking On The Address, Was In A
mood of light and amiable raillery. It "surpassed his comprehension" that the King's Speech contained no reference to the Colonial Conference. As to the difficulty between the......
Sir Henry Campbell-bannerman Answered Mr. Balfour's...
He reminded the Opposition that in 1897 and 1902, when Mr. Balfour was himself in office, there were Colonial Conferences, but they were not mentioned in the King's Speech. He......
We Are, Of Course, Thankful For The Small Mercy Of
delay ; but the proposal to introduce the virus of pauperisation by degrees does not impose upon us, or make us in the least less hostile to this ill-starred scheme. Once......
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