HARCOURT'S MOTION REJECTED.
London, April 13. In the House of Commons Sir W. V. Harcourfc moved the presentation of an address to the Queen urging that Britain should not employ force against either Greece or Crete. Eeceived April 14, 10 a.m. In the House of Commons Mr Balfour said Great Britain by acting m concert with the Powers had done more for freedom and peace than was otherwise possible. If the Opposition proposed a policy of isolation the Government would offer facilities for debating the question. ! Sir W. V. Harcourt's motion was negatived by a majority of 161. The House has adjourned till the ' 26th April. J
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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXII, Issue 87, 14 April 1897, Page 2
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107HARCOURT'S MOTION REJECTED. Marlborough Express, Volume XXXII, Issue 87, 14 April 1897, Page 2
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