, 1911-02-25

Mr.. BalfOur denied that the recent cleo
ton had produced q mandate or decision
upon any particular measure, although the
Government claimed it for several, including
colonial preference. Everybody agreed that
some reform in the relations of the two
Houses was necessary and that the Commons
should be predominant. He urged a settlement
by agreement. He would do much for peace in
the coronation year, but some issues are SO i'm
portant that a settlement is only possible by
their being carried over the heads of the
Unionists, because they would be disgraced
for ever if the election were utilized for q
revolution contrary to popular issues (pro-
longed Unionist cheers).
Mr.. Ramsay Macdonald said the Bill en-
bodied the Labour party's minimum. They fu-
voured d two Chamber Government, aud
they would accept the Objectionable pream-
bic rather than defeat the bill.
Later Mr.. Balfour and the Marquis of
Lansiowne conferred, but there is no indica-
ton Of the policy the Peers will adopt.
Mr.. Asquith was in better form than Mr.
Balfour, who was handicapped by the recent
death of his brother. Mr.. Asquith was new
er more hostile towards the Lords. Mr..
Balfour apparently will not obstruct con
stltutional reform providing for ii reteren-
dun upon Home Rule, but the destruction
VI luO - uDOh OAC DlNteNih6 W tAO we
tionalists is uncompromisabie. Mr.. Asquith
also opposes degrading the House Of Com
mons to a mere talking club. The House
of Commons was crowded, but interest was
moderate, because the result was never
doubtful, Mr.. Asquith having opened 40
new ground.
The Natlonalists, after Il four-hcuT debate,
issued a manifesto regrettiDg that the Time
has not arrived when they are able to JOIN
other subjects III the coronation ceremonies.
They have no intention to be disloyal or
discourteous and no desire to revive British
hostility to Home Rule, therefore, instead of
simply adhering to Parnel's policy, they
issue this explanation, with the promise of o
generous and loyal reception when the King
visits ireland. This spikes the guns of
the Orangemen, who were preparing
to make capital of the Nationalist attitude
towards the coronation, and also indicates
a Nationalist belief that the King fayors
Home Rule, and Irish loyalty will be equal
TO any when he opens the Irish Parliament.
Ottawa, Feby. 23rd-In the House of
Commons Messrs. Kyle and Lemieux sup
ported reciprocity, and Mr.. Sproule opposed
f.
British Columbia has rescinded her anti
reciprocity resolutions.
Washington, Feb. 23rd-The Ways and
Means Committee of the House Of Repre-
sentatives has rejected Mr., Games Bill d.
recting President Taft to negotiate free
trade with Canada, with q tariff against the
rest of the world. The motive is the same
as Mr.. Bennet's.
The Senate is hearing hostile witnesses,
but prospects are improving,
Demerara, 22nd-The NJ. c.. G. Team and
representatives from Barbados and Trinidad
arrived here to-day. First match M.C.C.
v. British Guiana Will commence 11.30 am,
Tomorrow.
Demernra. 23rd-Cricket. NJ. G. G. VS..
British Guiana, latter won toss and sent in
visitors ut 11.45 am, and up to luncheon
time l As pm. score was 80 for 5 wickets.
Holloway IS, Brown 2, Sc. Smith 8, Hearne
2, Gaussen 4, A. F.. Somerset 5 not out,
Wilmington IS not out. Extras S, Weather
fine, wicket good.
Play resumed 2.3o pm. NJ. c.. G. list in
nings closed at 5 pm. for 225 runs A. F..
Somerset 16, Wilmington So, Young 3,
G. f. Burton "a, A.. G. Somerset a, S. Bur
ton A, not out; extras 26. Weather fine,
wicket perfect.
NJ. C. c. LIST innings: Bowling analysis
Layne, 4 for 90 Abraham. 0 for 20 Croal,
3 for "a; Fraser, 3 for 46; Kinds, 0 for 81
80 ~ I