A COMMON PURPOSE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8180, 23 July 1912, Page 7

A COMMON PURPOSE.

UNITED BRITISH LIBERALS BETTERMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S CONDITIONS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright LONDON, July 21. Speaking at Thornton Hough, Cheshire, Mr Asquith, Prime Minister, said that when tho country had twice in twelve months declared in favor of the Parliament Bill, it was with knowledge of tho intention that it should be used to carry self-govern-ment for Ireland, the of religious equality in Wales, and simplification of tho franchise. Never had a leader enjoyed in a greater degree than himself the loyal, affectionate cooperation of his colleagues and the constant strenuous support of his followers. There had been a combination of forces, mutual understanding, and a complete banishment of rivalries, jealousies, and rancour in tho ranks of the party, and a subordination ou tho part of individuals of their own ambition, even their own particulai fancies, in pursuit of common purposes. Thus tho great causes had been borne to victory. GOVERNMENT’S AIM. MACHINE TO CARRY OUT WILL OF DEMOCRACY. (Received July 22, 10.40 p.m.) ‘ LONDON. July 22. Mr Asquith,, replying to a deputation at Birkenhead, said tho Government’s parliamentary duties would not be copleted until by the extension of the franchise, simplification of registration, proper -distribution of political power, and reconstruction of the second chamber they had evolved a machine adapted for the work of democratic government. A “DARK HORSE.” AIR KEIR HARDIE HINTS AT NEW LABOR LEADER. LONDON, July 22. Mr J. Keir Hardie, Labor M.P. for Alerthyr Tydvil, speaking, at Newton Abbot, Devonshire, said ■' ho .believed there was turmoil in the Cabinet relative to .the disposal of the surplus, which was not unlikely to give the Labor party a new leader and a new foV lowing., . Asked whether ho meant Mr Lloytf George, Sir Hardie replied: “We bar better allow the loader to remain dark horse.”