BRITISH POLITICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8768, 21 March 1907, Page 2

BRITISH POLITICS.

Proas Association—'Copyright. London, March 20. Tha Daily Telegraph estimates Mr Asquith's realised surplus at five millions. In the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George introduced a bill to prevent the obstruction of British industrial development by tha abuse of patents. It compels foreigners to work their patents here, and prevents them imposing onerous conditions on Britishers using patents, Mr Asquith, replying to a deputation representing various parties in the House of Commons, who asked for penny postage'between Britain and the United States, was non-committal. He remarked that the post offiod" revenue did not reach expectations. Further demands _ must probably bo met owing to the inquiry by a select committee regarding postal servants. Moreover it was essential to know, definitely whether the United States would reciprocate any steps taken. Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman, in a letter to Mr Beaumont, a member of the House of Commons, declared there was not an atom of foundation for tho report that Government are not in earnest about reform in tho House of Lords. He also wrote to Mr Macarness that Government will not disappoint the expectations of tho party or fail to give effect to the purpose declared in tho King’s Speech.