Governmental

Bruce Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 2625, 30 October 1894, Page 3

Governmental

In a speech delivered to his constituents Mr Aequith, the Home Secretary, said in connection with the House of Lords that the Government would bring forward proposals for the settlement of the question that would open up a new chapter in the Constitution, •nd would recognise the logical result of the extension of the franchise. Tbe Italian Premier announces the supproßsion by him of upwards of 55 socialistic societies. The Military Conference at New South Wales have decided upon a scheme of FedeI rai Defence, stipulating that each colony shall provide a certain number of men for ! federal defence purposes. Full details will not bo published until representatives have returned to their respeo ive Governments. Lord Dufferin is ag*in at Paris as British Ambassador. Mr Asquith oondemns the power of veto of the House of Lords as incompatible with democratic government. The commander in chief of the United States army says the force muat bo increased by artillery and oavalry and four regiments of infantry to enable it to maintain federal authority. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent General of New South Wales, objects to the minting tactics of Victoria, and saya his colony will booh seek to coin silver on its own account. Another disgraceful scene happened in the New South Wales Parliament, the exPremier, Sir G. Dibbs, calling the Government " a lot of dirty sneaks that ought to have been hanged long ago." The Colonial Secretary became fightable and threatened to chastise Sir Dibbs, whereupon the latter invited him outside to try conclusions. The Queensland Premier emphatically told a deputation of women that he was opposed to the woman's franchise, and that the Government would certainiy not do anything this session. A political crisis has occurred in Germany owing to disagreement between the Kaiser and Count Von Capiivi, the Chancellor, and Count Von Eulenberg, Minister of the Interior. The Kaiser had accepted a moderately repressive policy in connection wifch fcho .Socialists from Caprivi, while Count Eulenberg wanted speoial repressive measures. The two Ministers had beenat variance, and as their views cculd not be reconciled both resigned, but surprise is caused by Count Caprivi's retirement. The Kaiser consulted with both, but to no purpose. The positions of the retired statesmen have been filled by Prince Hohenlolie (Chancellor) and Herr Koeller (Mio later of the Interior). Lord Rosebery delivered important speeches at Sheffield and Brantford. He scouted the idea of England taking up a neutral position in foreign affairs. Agincourt was still remembered, and that idea would be maintained, He emphatically opposed the Channel tunnel scheme. It was essential Eogland's insular position should be sustained. It was her main strength. He hoped Sheffield would never forge a tube for the tunnel. His attitude towards the House of Lords was hostile. A revision of the Constitution was inevitable to ensure the House of Commons preponderance in the partnership with the Lords. He was ready to appeal to the oonntry on the question. The Berlin socialists demand land nationalisation, workmen to have profits and the abolition of landlords. Mr M'Gowan, Commissioner of Taxes, New Zealand, who bas officially visited New South Wales, is much eulogised by the Premier of that colony. Mr H. Heaton haa submitted to the Australian Governments a eoheme for the reduction of postage on half ounce letters to 2d to tbe Mother Country. The Ameer of Afghanistan Is again attending to business. Extensive economies are being practised in New South Wales. Eighty officers of the Publio Works Department have been retrenched. In the Queensland Assembly a bill has bean paaisd fixing the salaries of members at SBSQ,