"Full Steam Ahead!"

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 76, 29 November 1913, Page 5

"Full Steam Ahead!"

LIBERAL CQMFERENGE.

RESOLUTIONS AND SPEECHES'. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright ] [United Press Association.] London, November 28. The National Liberal Conference adopted resolutions urging the pressing forward of friendly relations with the Powers to secure a cessation of the

armament competition, advocating the abrogation of the right of capturing private property in war time ami condemning the use of floating mines. It approved of the Government land policy, and the maintenance of free trade principles at Home and overseas in the world of commerce.

Mr Asquitli lamented the huge worldwide diversion of national wealth through unproductive channels. Nothing could be effectively done to check the growth of armaments without the co-operation of the Powers, brought about by the demand of their peoples and Governments. The most striking feature of the domestic situation was the opponents of unity, who were [Messing for an immediate general election on the Home Rule question. Home Rule was the first and most urgent step towards a tree Imperial Parliament for purely Imperial reasons. The Liberal policy had not deviated in sincerity since 1906. It was absolutely untrue that the Cabinet was divided on the subject. His hand had not closed any door open to reasonable peace. Home Rule, as a matter of right, was due to Ireland, and was sanctioned as a policy by the highest interests in Parliament. UNIONIST PAPERS ALARMED (Received 9.15 a.m.) London, November 28.

The Unionist newspapers view gravely Mr Asquith's full-steam-ahead speech.