THE BRITISH LIBERALS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLII, Issue 140, 15 June 1908, Page 5

THE BRITISH LIBERALS.

"WHOLESOME AND SOUND." MR ASQtJITH7ND THE POOR. [press association.] (Received June 14, 4.45 p.m.) LONDON, June 14. Mr Asquith, the Prime Minister, speaking at the National Club, affirmed that the internal condition, of the Liberal Party was wholesome and sound; there were no differences that required periodical plastering by some artificially-contrived, ambiguous formula. Still, the Liberals must aim each year at larger concentration of effort on a smaller number of Bills. The pensions scheme, said Mr Asquith, was' not hostile to existing thrift agencies or the subsequent grafting upon it of a State-aided, contributory plan. He was opposed to the inquisitorial examination of character and exclusion on that account. Poor law relief was temporary, awaiting the early adjustment of the poor law system.