BRITISH POLITICS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 58, 23 October 1911, Page 6

BRITISH POLITICS.

/ London, October 22. Mr Asquith, speaking at the East Fife Liberal Association, said 1911 would live' in history as the year of the greatest advance in popu ar government since the Reform Bill. H? admitted that the second part of the Insurance Bill, leaning with the unemployed, 'was exper m'Mual arc*, was hot final. Hs would scrupulously safeguard the minority on the Home Rule 'question, and would likewise deal liberally with vested interests in connection with Welsh disestablishment. (Received 23, 12.15 p.m.) London, October $2. Mr J. B. Lonsdale, Unionist member for Armagh, speaking at Bolton', asserted that Home Rule would produce the greatest struggle since the Civil War’. The men of the North of Ireland were equal to any army England could put in the field, and were determined not to sell their fights and liberties without a struggle. ' "V 5 . ’ •

FOXTON BOATING ACCIDENT. (Per Press Association.) Nelson, October 23. Miss Arnold was the second daughter of Mr.. W. Arnold, of Spring G rove. She had been spending a holiday with a friend at Palmerston. Mrs. Groves was a daughter of Mr. John Mead, of Wai-iti, and Miss Arnold was her great friend for many years. LABOUR DAY. (Per Press Association.) Auckland, October 23. A general holiday was observed toaay. Tiie weather was showery in %e early morning, but later was beautifully fine. Labour Day procession was on a large scale, and'was witnessed by an immense crowd of spectators.