THE SALE OF HONORS.
DISCUSSION BY THE LORDS.
A DANCER TO DEMOCRACY.
THE LURE OF PARTY FUNDS.
(United Press Association-Copyright-) LONDON, Feb. 23. Lord Selborne, in the House of Lords, said that the belief was prevalent that the so-called political honors were actually hawked to rich men on condition that thev contributed to the party funds. The belief applied to both political parties. One of the greatest dangers to democracy was that both parties were becoming absolutely dependent on enormous sums for their existence. Lord Charnwood, as an amendment, moved the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate the matter. He showed that the Government had gone beyond precedent in giving honors, regardless of party considerations. Lord Crewe said that it was difficult to lav down any canon of law. The only safeguard was the force of public opinion. He declared, on behalf of tho Premier and party, that funds were not considered when honors were I'ecOmmended. He would not hesitate to say that Lord Rosebery and Mr Balfour had ac-ted similarly. Liord Lansdowne said no course they took could obviate the dangers. Lord Charnwood’s amendment was withdrawn, and Mr Selborne’s motion was carried without division.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3574, 25 February 1914, Page 5
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