New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-16
PARLIAMENT MEETSTO-DAY
AGITATION UNKNOWN SINCE THE De
FEAT OF HOME RULE.
PREMIER BALFOUR's BUSY DAY-AMERICAN
GENERALS AT THE CARLTON
HOTEL BANQUET

HOTEL BANQUET.
.Sre-Ia Tho New YORK Tribune b, French cable
Copyright. 1912. Ry The Tribune Association
London, oct. L. I a. m.-The adoption Of a
resolution by the National Union of Conservative
Associations in favor Of preferential trade with
the colonies is significant political incident
sir Howard Vincent. who proposed IT, is an
cid time protecuonist. and his opposition 10 free
trade has taken various forms. His conversion
% the Canadian policy Of preferential trade is
,at ~ recent date. for he supported il as long
ago as 49, when the oxford conference was
held a representative body OF delegates from
conservative associations has now accepted a
resolution presented 10y him embodying the prin-
,ire that sources OF revenue can he found
ly taxing articles competing with the home
t-ade and urging the government 10 carry out a
policy Of preferential trade between all parts
~ the British Empire. The ministers do not
lack employment in defending the Education
bu. and are nn, likely TO act prematurely upon
sir Howard Nincent's resolution.
The National Liberal Federation has passed a
strong resolution against the Education bill after
stirring speeches by Augustine Birrell James
Bryce. Mr. Lloyd-George and DR. Clifford The
rles THAI the government has no right TO a man
5ts for the general elections 10 force the educa-
ever. justified by Liberal presidents. Neither
a. 57lsdstone's speeches nor the Liberal reso-
,,,iors Ar the general election Of 1865 warranted
,be enactment Of the original education act in
$50 The effect ~ Mr. Balfour's 1ncompro-
missing speech has been distinctly stimulative as
az IS The National Liberal Federation is con
cerned.
Parliament reassenlbles to-day under oondi-
,,ons Of public agitation and excitement un-
known since the defeat of Irish Home Rule Mr.
psfour spent 4 busy day yesterday. In the
morning he opened the Manchester Municipal
school Of Technology. which is probably the
,.rvs., and hest equipped institution Of its kind
!. tbe world IN the evening ne WAS the .prin-
-insI guest At banquet given by the Lord
Mavor al the Mansion House. and again spoke
in most uncompromising terms on the subject
of the Education bill
Lord selborne First Lord ~ the Admiralty
who was also al the banquet. referred TO
recent arrangement made by the British Gov
eminent with the Cunard Company. He frankly
admitted that England's cruisers were not so
fast as Germauy's crack Atlantic liners. and
maintained that the British Governments action
was therefore justihabla on the grounds both Of
economy and effectiveness.
The Pilgrims club now numbers 80 mem
hers. Americans and Englshmen being i'm equal
strength. It's luncheon At the Carlton Hotel yes
terday was delightful affair. About seventy
members and guests were Al the table. and
there vas series Of bright and hearty speeches
brmmlng over with good feeling General Mich
olson was chairman. and the British War Office
and Headquarters stan were wei represented
General Corhin spoke with energy. and grace
fully acknoV lodged the kindness and social At
tsntons with which the American military
visitors have been overwhelmed in England
General Young made dashing cavalryman's
raid across the tables and General Wood dis
Greet and dignihed speech. Mr.. Choate was de-
Hehtfglly humorous in his description Of the
irsgnia displayed i'm the dinner cards in which
the Pilgrims OF Chaucer's time attended
fy an eagle and a lion with untwisted tail and
surmounted by figure Of Time gazing al
ranscontnental train. one Of Morgans ships
and automobiles. Anthony Hope HaN lins made
witty and felicitous speech, and George Wilson
closed The proceedings with a breezy hit Of i'm
provisstion. Ambassador White from Berlin
vas present as Lafayette Do Friese's guest hut
cid not speak
There was record attendance AZ Newmarket
Yesterday. when Buchanan's Black Sand won
the famous CesareVitch Handicap. The King
was present. Notwithstanding the stormy
weather. and the Jockey Club Enclosure Was
hlea with most II the leading habitues OF the
English turf. " C. Whitney who is entertain
ing big house party Heath House. had the
pleasure Of seeing his colors successful in the
kennett Plate and Select Stakes Everybody
was pleased a. the temperance OF Johnny"
Rein in the saddle The stewards came 20 the
conclusion that IN the absence OF any Official
communication from the Continent they were
n5t justified in taking action in respect 10 Reih's
suspension by the governing body Of the French
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