THE BRITISH BUDGET.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 302, 25 June 1909, Page 5

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

TO FIGHT THE OPPOSITION. Press Assn— By telegraph — Copyright. (Received this day, 8.20 a.m.) LONDON, yesterday. Mr Haldane presided at a gathering of 200 members of the House of Commons, Avhen a scheme was submitted to hold meetings m favor of i the Budget in every constituency. Mr Winston Churchill was appointed chairman of the Executive Committee. The Hon. T. Lough moved, and Hon. Ivor Guest seconded, an amendment to the effect that no meetings be held, as the constituents were "against the wishes of the sitting Libi eral members. This was withdrawn, with Mr Haldarfe giving a satisfactory verbal assurance. | Mr 'Churchill stated that a very i critical period was approaching for the Government, and vigorous agitation was necessary as a safeguard to certain eventualities. The meeting is regarded as demonstrating the Government's belief that their Budget is seriously menaced.