BRITISH POLITICS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19046, 17 December 1923, Page 7

BRITISH POLITICS

POSITION SLOWLY DEVELOPING. PROBLEMS OF FOREIGN POLICY. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 14. The Times, in a leading article appealing for a continuity of British foreign policy, says: “We can be assured from their'electlon manifestos that neither the Libei’als nor the Conservatives will change their essential characteristics, but Labour’s policy at present is obscure. The Times infers that it will be based

on the Marxian dogma of internationalising class hatred. If this is the case the Labour Party wil have to take seriously into account the strong and instinctive patriotism of the British workman, who will not readily conform to the rigid demands of a general theory.—The limes. THE LAST OF THE POLLINGS. AN INDEPENDENT GAIN. LONDON, December 14. The last of the pollings on December 6 resulted in an Independent gaining what was previously a Liberal seat, Mr G. M. L. Davies being returned for the University of Wales, with 570 votes aga'.nst Professor Joseph Jones, 550, and Mr Edwards (Independent Liberal); 467. The only outstanding result now is that in West Derbyshire, where the polling takes place on December 20.—Reuter. [1922 : T. A. Lewis (Nat. Lib), 497; Sir E. J. Ellis Griffith (Lib.), 451; Dr Olive Wheeler (Lab.), 309.] THE SINGAPORE SCHEME. UNLIKELY TO GO FORWARD. PROSPECTS OF ANOTHER ELECTION. LONDON, December 14. The Daily Mail’s political correspondent asserts that the Government now realises that there is little prospect of the Singapore scheme going forward. The cancellation of Earl Cavan’s tour is

regarded as indicating that the Government does not expect to remain long in office after January 8. -Other quarters express the opinion that another election is not likely within six months. It is conceivable that the three party system may continue for years, although the country to-day considers it an anomaly to have a Government not possessing the confidence of the majority of the House of Commons. The King gave audience to Mr Baldwin, who communicated his decision tc remain in office and to meet Parliament. No immediate change was foreshadowed. —Sydney Sun Cable. ABANDONMENT OF SINGAPORE DENIED. LONDON, December 14. The Admiralty denies that the Government has decided to abandon Singapore, but it admits that it is open for a new government to reconsider the scheme for which £200,000 has already been voted.— Sydney Sun Cable. ANGLO-PERSBAN OIL SHARES. A LABOUR PROTEST. LONDON, December 14. In view of rumours of the possibility of the Government selling its shares in the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, the Exe-

cutive Committee of the Labour Party has requested Mr Ramsav MacDonald to' convey to Mr Baldwin the opinion that the disposal thereof would be contrary to public policy and in present circumstances would be improper.—Reuter. OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. FIXED FOR JANUARY 13. LONDON, December 14. The King will open Parliament on January 13, the week after it reassembles.—Sydney Sun Cable. POINTED COMMENTS. MR GARVIN AND LORD BIRKEN

HEAD. LONDON, December 16. (Received Dec. 16, at 11.55 p.m.) Mr J. L. Garvin, in the Observer, says that if the Uniomst Party is capable of sagacious foresight it will give the Labour Party fair play and a reasonable length of rope. Lord Birkenhead in the Sunday Times says it is no exaggeration to say that Conversatism and all it stands for at this moment is in deadly peril. There is no reason why Socialists should be allowed to take office. On the contrary there is every reason for repelling it. Socialism must be fought first and last and all the time.—A. and N.Z. Cable. ALADDIN’S MYSTERY PACKETS. ALADDIN ARRIVES WEDNESDAY AT 3 O’CLOCK. Do You Remember LAST CHRISTMAS WEEK? Have You Forgotten the SCREAMS OF DELIGHT AROUND ALADDIN’S LAMP At PENROSE’S PENROSE’S PENROSE’S! Toys for the Children—Useful Gifts for Adults. Thousands of Dips at 6d Each. Best Value in Town. Suede Sunshine Purses; all styles. Usual price, 5a lid. XMAS PRICE, ?s lid. Splendid lot of Ladies’ Suede Bags, fitted with purse, powder puff, mirror. XMAS FRIGE, 15s 6d to 45s Mirrors for Handbags. Usual price, 9d, 2s lid, 5s lid. XMAS PRICEs 41d. Is &d. 2s 6d. Statuettes; only a few left. Usual price, 7s lid. XMAS PRICE, Ns lid each. Antique Photo Frames from 6d each. Xylonite Puff Boxes. Usual price, 2s 3d. XMAS PRICE, Is lid. Boxes of Bon Bons for Xmas Decorations, 1 dozen in each box. From Is lid to 11s 6d box. Antimony Jewel Boxes; useful Xmas gifts. From Is upwards. Gents’ Pocket Books, in black morocco, brown and prev suede. Usual price, 12s 6d. XMAS PRICE. 7s lid. Metal Cigarette Cases. Is, Is 6d, Is 9d. Leather Cigarette Cases. 2s 3d. Leather Covered Glove Boxes, Tie Boxes, Handkerchief Boxes. Usual price, 2s lid. XMA.S PRICE, Is lid. Cut ex Sets; a useful present. 4s, 7s 6d, 18s 6d. 245. Bead Necklets, in amber, red, blue, green, and pink. From Is siring. Carpathian Metal Afternoon Ten Trays; useful size. Usual prices, 3s lid, 4s 6d. XMAS PRICES, is 6d. 5s 3d. Beautiful Black and White Spanish Fan Combs, Usual price, 8s 6d. XMAS PRICE, 5s lid. Tortoiseshell Fan (“omits. Usual price, 3s fid. XMAS PRICE. Is lid. Fancy Boxes of Good Perfume at Is lid P lO dozen Perfumes in fancy bottles, Is each. Solid Morocco Sovereign or Stamp Cases. Usual price. 2s lid. SALE PRICE. Is. Children’s Opera Glasses: unique gift. Ueuhl nricfr, 4s fid. SALE PRICK, 2s fid. Post-card Albums, is, is fid, 2s. Big Reduction in Children's Picture and Story Books. From 6d each. Antimony Candle Sticks and bases. Usual price, 5s 6d. SALE PRICE-, 2s fid. Small Tie Tidies for Gents, Usual price, 4s lid. SALE PRICE, 3s Hd. W. PENROSE & CO. GEORGE STREET. —Advt. —ln Great Britain the women exceed the men by nearly 2,000,000.