BRITISH POLITICS

Hastings Standard, Volume IX, Issue 5150, 17 March 1906, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICS

REDUCING THE AH MY. Per United Tiess Assn —Copyri-tit), Receivt-U March 111, 11. P .hi Lun i lon, Mure 11 1 In thy Hons*- of Cumiikhis, Mr S;lby moved t<» reduce tli'- personnel of the army by I<>,ol"'. Mr Ralfour deprecated tin: reduction of the regulars before the projected supplementary organisation had been created. Mr Haldane asked for time to effect economy, which would perhaps be possible in a year un scientific lines ami with due regard to all parts of a larjjre. subject. The subsequent discussion showed that some reduc-thm was expected as a result of the feeling in many electorates. , The Premier appealed to the more impatient of his followers to allow Mr Haldane a free hand in studying thin intricate problem, and reminded the House that the Government s policy was peace abroad. The strength of the army was dependent largely on external policy. lie hojied the amendment would not be pressed. Mr Selby insisted on the amend-' nient, which was negatived by 290 | votes to .">6. The Opposition supported the Government. Mauy Radicals did not vote, lae vole for i.'o4:,'M)o men was then carried. Received March 17, rt.4-5 a.ui London, March 10 The Nationalists did not vote on Mr Selby's motion. PARTNERSHIP LAW. Received March 17, 0.7 a.m London, March 10 The Limited Partnership Bill was read a second time in the House of Lords. Received March 17, S.Uo a.m Loudon, March 10 Mr John Ward, a Labour member, inquired into the confiscation of the Kaffir tribes' land and also the allegation that arbitrary procedure was meant to compel them to sell their labour cheaply. Mr Winston Churchill promised | an inquiry, and reminded Mr Ward j that the situation in Natal unceased I to be one of emergency to the whole J white population. He added that I the colony's enjoyment was completely responsible by self-govern-ment.