BRITISH POLITICS.

Grey River Argus, 12 January 1906, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICS.

The Election Issues. "Various Views and Opinions. The Fiscal Question. J LONDON, Jan 10. Mr John Morley, s) e*kiug at Bs^ . wick, said he did not b'-'licve the Colonials de«irpd preference on grain and wool from their kins'i on at. Homo. He was unable to accept tbn principle that the State was bound to provide work and a standard rate of wages for everyone borri into the world. Mr.Haldane, speaking at Prestonpans paid a handsome tribute to Mr Chamberlriu's motives and public spirit, but the great thing he sought for wonld be frustrated by the means which he wag choosing, and would cause the Empire to be brought into disrepute by its domestic policy, which was certain to seem to be oppressive. ROWDY MEETINGS. ' (Received Jan 11th at 11 3 p m). Sir H C Bannerman was prevented from speaking at Shrewsbury owing to boohooing and shouting for Mr Cham* | berlain. At Leamington the Hon A. Lytteltonwas refused a hearing. Mr Chamberlain admits that with referonce to pauperism he should have said that at least one million paupers were receiving indoor and outdoor I relief.