New-York tribune., 1905-04-06
Mr.. BALFOUR'S SETBACK.
LIBERALS GAIN Il SEAT.
VictOry at Brighton Leads to Cries
of "Resignp in House.

London, April 5-The most striking Overturn-
ing Of Unionst majority among the numerous
recent defeats in bye-electons was recorded at
Brighton to-day. when Gerald Loder Unionist.
recently appointed Junior Lord of the Treas
ury. was defeated by E. Villiers. Liberal. VIII
liers's majority SIT The Conservative ma
jority at Brighton in the last twenty years was
never below 1900. To-days vote was Villiers
500; Loder. 1892. Mr.. Loder was seeking re-
election at this time on his appointment as
Junior Lord of the Treasury.
The election turned almost altogether on the
fiscal question. The Liberals did not expect to
win but would have been well satisfied with a
reduction of the hitherto consistent Conservative
majority.
The House Of Commons tonight was the
scene of a remarkable demonstration, based on
the defeat of the government candidate in the
election at Brighton The House had been en-
gagged in consideration of a resolution offered
by Sir William Tomlinson. Conservative. de-
claring that. 'in view of the peril to which the
industries of the United Kingdom are exposed
by too great dependence on the United States
the source of supply of cotton. and the good
results of the operations already undertaken
by the British Cotton Growing Association the
House desires to express its appreciation of the
benefits derived by the encouragement afforded
by the government TO the association, and looks
TO a continuance of good offices as essential TO
the speedy development of the resources of the
colonies. dependencies and protectorates for the
maintenance of employment in one of the great
est national industries.T
number of members spoke in support of
extension of the British cotton growing terri
tory. Mr.. Emmett OiberaD said the cotton
growers Of the United States already were jeal-
Gus Of the success of the experiments in the
West Indies.
While a rather uninteresting debate drag
ging there a rush of Opposition MEM
bers from the lobbies shouting with joy over
the Liberal victory in Brighton. "Villiers is in,
was the cry, which was received with great
cheering. Premier Balfour. who was just then
entering the House. was greeted with shouts Of
Resign Resign
The Colonial Secretary, Alfred Lyttelton who
had been speaking when the interruption came
after the demonstration had subsided contin-
ued. saying that since 1902 the production of
cotton in the British Empire had trebed. The
government, he added. had not relaxed it's ef-
forts looking TO a further increase. He trusted
that Lancashire would assist the work more
literally in the future. The resolution was
adopted unanimously.
Mr.. Balfour at left the House.
On motion to adjourn, Mr.. Lloyd-George
advanced LiberaD said he had intended to ask
the Premier about the fate that had befallen
member of the administration at Brighton. He
complained that receiving notice that the
question would be raised the Premier had de-
hberately left the house. The Premier's dis
courtesy to the House, he said. was becoming
absolutely offensive.
Several members spoke, supporting Mr. Lloyd
George and declaring that the government
ought to resign.
Winston Churchill said 1t looked like the be-
ginning Of the end, and that 1t retribution
for the governments shams and shuff1es. and
for the manner in which the Premier had
treated Parliament.
Apl Tba
government on the Treasury bench, having de-
clined to accede to the request to adjourn till
Monday, in order to enable the government to
consider its position the House adjourned amid
loud Opposition laughter.