HOME RULE PROBLEM

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXV, Issue 5549, 5 March 1914, Page 3

HOME RULE PROBLEM

Received 5.5 p.m., 4th. London, March 4

It is authoritatively stated in the lobby that Mr Asquith's proposals in connection with the Home Rule Bill include a sweeping veto to Ulster, and extensive control of local affairs, with the option of withdrawal from the rest of Ireland at the end of a certain period. Members of all parties express the opinion that it will be June before Mr Birrell (Irish Secretary) can reintroduce the Home Rule Bill. There was no discussion today. It is expected that some wecka must elapse after Mr Asquith's statement to permit of the proposal bung digested. The Unionist motion of censure on the Government has now been dropped. The Union Defence League has taken up the appeal against Home Rule, and is distributing a memorial throughout the United Kingdom for signature. Received 8.55 am., sth. London, March 4. p Signatories to the Ulster appeal are increasing daily.