IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4670, 14 June 1893, Page 3

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

[Special to Pjjess Association.] LONDON, June "13. The Irish party, by a majority of six, rescinded a vote which Mr Sexton regarded as an indication of censure on himself. In consequence of this reversal, Mr Sexton has agreed to withdraw his resignation of the Kerry. North seat in the House of Commons. Lord Salisbury addressed a great meeting in the Surrey Theatre, and in the course of his remarks protested against the paralysis of Parliamentary work consequent on the amount of time consumed in discussions on the Home Rule Bill. He also dwelt on the fearful risk the Empire was running in the event of an outbreak of war owing to Ireland's attitude. Lord Herschell has virtually abandoned the Trustees Consolidation Bill. Owing to a blunder on the part of the Treasury officials, the excise duties of Ireland have been overestimated by .£365,000. Kepljing to a question in the House of Commons, Sir W. V. Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, stated that foreign and Colonial dividends were liable to be taxed when they arrived, and therefore sevenpence Income tax would be deducted from dividends for the half-year ending June 1. In his speech at the public meeting Lord Salisbury referred to the Irish members disagreeing among themselves and splitting up the party. The quarrel with England had lasted three centuries, and national tradition taught hatred of the English. He contended that it was impossible that Mr Gladstone's crazy scheme could effect a change, and he felt convinced that if ever war occurred, Ireland would help foreigners to stop England's food supply. CAPETOWN, June 13. t Speaking at Johannesburg, Sir Henry Loch said he hoped his visit | to the Tranavaal would bring the Colonies and States into closer union.