IMPERIAL POLITICS.
Press Associaition-By Teleßrapli-Coprright Mess cbMiiENT. . LONDON, Feb. 17. The. "Times" says that the presence of the King redeemed the opening of the session, otherwise it was tame. The Bill jW disestablishment in Wales will not be pressed beyond the second reading, aiid then. reserved asa missile to fling at the: Lords in. the succeeding session. The real interest centres round the Budget:- The" specific recognition of increased expenditure on the navy is necessary, and very welcome. \ ' INDIGNANT SUFFRAGISTS. LONDON, Feb. 17. The suffragettes are indignant that there is no reference in the King's Speech to women's . franchise. Three suffragettes invaded Sir McKenna's At Home, and one addressed the. guests from a chair. All were ejected. Another ballooned over London with a megaphone and a huge inscription. ■ , ■
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13833, 19 February 1909, Page 5
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