BRITISH POLITICS.
WOMEN'S FRANCHISE DEBATE, PROTESTS FROM THE GRILLE. THE GALLERY CLEARED. By Telegraph.—Press Association.— (Received April 27. 12.34 a.m.) London*. April 26. Me. Keir Hardie moved a resolution in favour of women's franchise, in the House of Commons yesterday, but it was " talked out.'' During the debate cries of " divide'' emanated from the ladies' gallery, and a flag was thrust through the grille. The Speaker ordered the gallery to be cleared. The police took the names of a few of the ladies. All of them, excepting one, who had to be ejected, were. persuaded to withdraw, after the making of a protest in loud tones. TRADES DISPUTES BILL. (Received April 26, 11.53 p.m.) London, April 26. In the House of Commons yesterday, the Government's Trades Disputes Bill passed the second reading. The Labour members supported it. and said they relied on the Government's promises to incorporate the views of Labour in the measure when it reached the committee stage. Mr. Balfour protested against the Government shifting its responsibility to the shoulders of others, and added that in his view the Legislature should limit itself to putting the unions on a footing of equality with comparable institutions.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13162, 27 April 1906, Page 5
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