IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

Evening Star, Issue 13001, 21 December 1906, Page 6

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

Press Association—By Telegrapfc—Copyright. THE LORDS AND~THE EDUCATION BILL. BATTLEDORE AND SHUTTLECOCK. LONDON, December 20: The House of Lords, by 138 votes to 52, adopted Lord Lansdowne'e amendment pro- ' testing again?*, the House of Commons' rejection en Woe of the House, of Lordt' amendmeots to the Education Bill, the protest being made on th© ground that such action was an innovation in the matter of constitutional procedure. The Marquis of Ripon (Lord Privy Seal) vebeknently affirmed that the action"of the House of Commons was quite constitutional. Ijord Lmsdowne moved that the Hoose of Lonta insist upon.its amendments, since the concessions announced by Earl Crewe on belialf of tho Government left the Bill in a shape which it was impossible for the House of Lore's to accept. By their complete denial of freedom to teachers the Government luid raised rannmerable obstacles to a settlement of the question. Karl Crewe said that the concessions regarding teachers were considerable. The Opposition really claimed that " facilities" schools should be deanominational schools, but it was mosken- to ask tho Liberals to vote money for such an object. He warned the (Opposition that tlwy would never again receive such lafgc concession*. The Government refused to accept an iota of responsibility for the rejection of the Bill. The noble lords and prelates must bear the responsibility. It was likely tint in the coming months many haish "things would be 6aid anil 6onx> harsh things done. !/>rd Lansdowne's motion insisting tipov the LorcV amendments was carried hv 132 votes to 52. THE PRIMATE'S PLEA. THE DUKE'S SOUND ADVICE. WHAT THE PEOPLE WILL DO. LONDON, December 20. (Received December 21. at 7.42 a.m..) During the <lebai.e on Lord Jjansdowne's motion th.t Archbishop of Canterbury dc clared that since th»> (iovernmant were unable, to meet their ljordships' lonaonabie demands osi trwi question of teachers it would be better to lose, the whole Bill, 'whatever the risks and disadvantages. They had only ;iske»l for equal opportunities for all. The Duke of Devonehire declared that it would be better to make almost any concession than to relegsrtc tho question to another session. The Duke of Devoro-liire and the Bishop of Hereford vote*! with tlie minority, and Uie Archbishop of Canterbury ,-md eight biohops with the majority. ' Tlie Times' says that if others hifcd displayed the spirit that the Duke of Devonshire and the Archbishop of Canterbury exhibited tho result would have been different. The paper advise* tho Government to agree to some enncorskm. od the ground that tablc-discuesion on the subject, during the recess may socure a permanent solution which will not offend the convictions aud desires of the largest religious community in the country. ' - The Radical Press prrdict ihp mtroduetion of a more stringiart Bill. They also deman<i legislation curbing the Tx>rd->' pretensions, and hint tliat it is in the power of tho Governmerit largoly to coerce existing voluntary schools by means of admeasures. They also deeLne that all inefficient schools ought to be rigorously dealt with. THE LORBS' REASONS. GUARDIANS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS. LONDON. December 20. (Received December 21. ;it 8.21 a.m.) A Parliamentary Paper gives the Lords' official reasons for in-istins on their amendments to the Education Bill. They do not adnrit that these contradict the principle of the Bill or alter iU character beyond securing the parents' rights and the teachers' freedom and just treatment in denominational schools. BILLS PASS THE LORDS. LONDON. December 20. (Received December 21. ;tt 8.5 a.m.) Tlie House of LordG has passed the Land Tenure Bill, tho. Workmen's Compensation Bill, and the Trades Disputes Bill. Ixird Carrmgtnn (President of the Boiird of Agriculture) stated that the Government would appoint a commivteo to inquire into a system of agricultural education. [The Land Tenure Bill extends, cheapens, and simplifies the law of compensation for tenants' improvements. It was originally introduced as a private members Bil , taken up an a Government measure in the autumn session, and passed tHo Common* by large majorities, despite Mr Balfour"? protests against what he termed the unusual methods of the Government.] MR BALFOUR INDISPOSED. LONDON. December 20. (Received December 21. at 8.18 a.m.) Mr Balfour is confined to his bed. He is suffering from influenza.