MR CHURCHILL'S SPEECH.
UNIONIST COMPLAINT. TONE TOO PEREMPTORY. LONDON, March 16. Tho Unionist newspapers complain of Mr Churchill's peremptory tono as calculated to increase the difficulties of the Premier's immediato task. They arguo that a challenge to take or leave the offer as it stands is unjustified until the Premier discloses far more about it than lie yet has done. Meanwhile, to-day's statement is eagerly awaited. It is understood that Mr Asquitli does not intend to make any further offer or withdrawal of the existing one., at present. Tho " Chronicle" attributes the Unionist objection to the Ulster time limit to tho belief that two general elections will not displace the present Government. It adds that the Ministry trill offer the olive branch. It is anxious to conciliate, hut will not bo blackmailed.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 11028, 17 March 1914, Page 5
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