HOME RULE.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16491, 5 March 1914, Page 7

HOME RULE.

THE CONCESSIONS TO ULSTER.

MR ASQUITH’S PROMISE. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, March 3.

Mr Asquith has promised to make a statement in • regard to concessions on Monday, when moving tho second reading of tho Home Rule Bill. ELECTION IN SIGHT. EXPECTED IN AUTUMN. LONDON, March 3. The changed tone of the Radical Press indicates the possibility of a general election in the autumn after pushing the Homo Rule -Bill a 3 far as pov sible, and in the event of no being arrived at,, The “Daily Nows” admits that a section of tho Radicals and Labour members favour a general election :n the autumn. “ Reynolds’s ” and the “ Chronicle ” make a similar statement. The “Morning Post” forecasts an election soon after June. Tho “Pall Mall Gazette” declares that an election is in sight. AN APPEAL TO THE HIGHEST PEOPLE. “ Tim.*.”—Sydney “ Sun ” Special Cable*. LONDON, March 3.

A letter signed by Lord Roberts, Mr Rudyard Kipling, Lord Milner, Lord Desborough, Professor Dicey, Sir William Ramsay, Sir Edward Elgar and others appeals to their fellow-country-men to join in a solemn declaration that, if Home Rule is passed without being submitted to an election, they will feel justified in trying to prevent it being put into operation, and particularly in endeavouring to prevent the use of troops against Ulster. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. LONDON, March 3. Signatories to the appeal to the English people on behalf of Ulster include also Lords Halifax, Aldenham and Lovat, tho Duke of Portland, and Sir George Chubb. MR ASQUITH’S PROPOSALS. EXTENSIVE CONTROL FOR ULSTER. OPTION OF WITHDRAWAL. (Received March 4, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, March 3. It is authoritatively stated in the lobby that Mr Asquith’s proposals are sweeping, vesting in Ulster extensive control with the option of withdrawal at the end of a certain period. INTRODUCTION OF THE BILL. . NO DISCUSSION. (Received March 4, 11.35 p.m.) LONDON, March 4. Members of all parties express the opinion that there will be a general election in June. Mr Birrell will reintroduce the Home Rule Bill to-day. There will be no discussion. It is expected that some weeks will elapse after Mr Asquith’s statement, to permit his proposals to be digested. The Union Defence League has taken up the appeal against Home Rule and is distributing tho memorial throughout the kingdom for signature.