IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12063, 27 January 1902, Page 3

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

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THE IRISH AMENDMENT. REJECTED BY A LARGE MAJORITY. VARIOUS CRITICISMS. Received January 26,4,35 p.m, London, January 25. By 237 votes to 124 the House of Commons rejected Mr Redmond’s amendment to the Addreas-in-Reply. complaining of the Government’s refusal of a measure of compulsory land purchase, the revival of coercion, and the suppression of free epeeoh. In his speech on the motion he declared that resistance was a duty, while rebellion was a question of expediency. The minority included 63 Nationalists and 71 Radicals. The abstention of the Roseberyites was a protest against the Nationalists’ methods, especially in regard to the traitorous speech. The Eight Hon. .1. Atkinson, AttorneyGeneral for Ireland, said that there was no serious crime in Ireland; The League was not proclaimed, as it could easily be revived under another name. The nonpayment of rent and boycotting were oases which were properly dealt with by the magistrates instead of juries. Mr John Morley made a vigorous criticism. In his speech he supported the amendment, and advocated colonial self-government for Ireland.

The Prince of Wales has left on a visit to the German Emperor. The North German Gazette cordially welcomes the visit, and hopes the goodwill on both sides will be strengthened.

THE PERSIAN GULF. BRITAIN’S CHINESE POLICY. Received January 26, 5 p.m, London, January 25, Viscount Cranborne, Foreign Secretary, in the House of Commons, stated that the occupation of a seaport in the Persian Gulf by any Power was inconsistent with the maintenance of the status quo. Replying to a question regarding Manchuria, he said Britain’s policy was to maintain the status quo in China established by the Treaty. Mr B, Vaile, a New Zealander, Radical and Boseberyite, is a candidate for the Eooleshall seat, rendered vacant by the death of Sir Ashmead Bartlett.