THE LICENSING BILL.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12406, 23 November 1908, Page 3

THE LICENSING BILL.

THIRD READING CARRIED. [Press Association — Copykiqht.l ■ Received Nov. 22, 4 p.m. I London, Nov. 21 . In too House of Commons, Mr .isquith strongly defended the Licensing Bill, declaring that it repressed the good sense and considered judgment of the House. After a vigorous reply for the Opposition, the third reading was carried by 350 to 113. The measure wag sent to the House of Lords and formally read a first time. Toe Christmas recess of Parliament will be ocly ft s&ort one, owing to the desire of the Government to push on the Eduoation bill.