BRITISH POLITICAL CRISIS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17077, 3 September 1917, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICAL CRISIS.

LONDON, August 31. There is much curiosity in political circles as to the aims of the newly-pledged political parties. The Lloyd George party remains a comparative mystery, unlike the National Party, whose supporters are mainly Unionist Tariff Reformers. Their manifesto, however, does not refer to the tariff, but urges a vigorous war policy, the eradication of German influence, the abolition of the sale of honours, the establishment of unity and confidence between employers and employed, unity of the Empire in council and defence, mutual aid for defence, mutual aid for developing the Empire's resources, and improved social conditions. The manifesto denounces the worn-out party systenii with its ruthless/machines, and alleges that the public are universally complaining of ijg Government's lack of moral courage. There are twentyseven signatories, and these include six Peers and six Commoners. It is generally considered that any new parties will not assist in the effective conduct of the war.