BRITISH POLITICS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16952, 6 February 1926, Page 7

BRITISH POLITICS.

LIBERAL AND LAUOHITE. MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S FLIRTATION I Elec. Tel. Copyright—-United Press Assn.' (Australian rnd N.Z..Cable Association.) LONDON, Feb. 4. Mr. Snowden said he regarded the Government's land programme as a counterblast to Mr, Lloyd George’s. Ho confessed that personally he preferred the latter. Political leaders are intrigued by Mr. .Snowden's reference to Air. Lloyd George’s land scheme. it is noted that as he spoke lie turned and bowed to the Liberal leader, who smilingly acknowledged the compliment. Later Mr. Lloyd George went and sat next to Mr. Snowden, and conversed animatcdlv.

The Alorning Post describes the incident. as an “amusing public flirtation.” The Daily Express says belief, rightly or wrongly, is entertained that- both Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Snowden are looking forward to a situation which may arise if the coming Liberal convention does not favor Air. Lloyd George’s policy. The Daily Chronicle praises Mr. Snowden’s special ail'd says (he help of both parties is needed for reforms. SUI ’ PLEA IE N TAR V ESTTMA T ES. QUESTIONS FROM LABOR. LONDON. Feb. 4. The Government is presenting .supplementary estimates amounting to over £5,000,000'. making a total thereof for the ran rent year of £26,000,000. whereof £19.000.000 is for the coal subsidy, and £1.000.000 for the Wembley guarantee. Lahorites put a number of questions arising out of the wireless operators strike to Sir Philip ('unlilfe-Lister. who, replying, said no ships subject to tlio provisions of the Wireless Telegraphy Act- were reported missing since Nov Amber 26. He mentioned that 1187 ships, whereof 85 were passenger ships, had sailed without operators since the beginning of the dispute up to January 31. He added that it was not proposed to alter the present procedure. Mr. Johnstdn, referring,to the projected Labor Hours Conference, said he feared the Washington Convention itself had destroyed the conference by excluding India. China and Japan. He emphasised tliei long hours and inferior conditions in Japan. ■Sir John Simon, opposing the amendment,, asked how the coal industry was' to.find markets under public control which were lacking under private ownership. Sir A. Steel Mail-land replied denying that the situation had become worse. There had been an increase in wages, while as regards unemployment the Government would welcome the co-operation of all parties and was even willing to .discuss (he establishment of a ioinl- rnm : inittee of all parties. The debate was adiourned.