BRITISH POLITICS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 140, 16 June 1931, Page 7

BRITISH POLITICS

LIBERAL-LABOUR SPLIT A SETTLEMENT EXPECTED [British Official Wireless. J RUGBY, June, 13. More optimistic views are expressed in the press regarding the political situation arising out of the Government’s resistance to the Liberal amendment on land taxation. Yesterday’s conference between the Ministers and the Liberals, according to the Daily Herald, eased the crisis. Some progress towards an agreement was made, and it is hoped that a.* a result of further consultations the basis of an agreement will be reached on Mondaj. The belief that a way out of the difficulty will be found per Fists in Labour quarters. It is shared by the Daily Mail, News and Telegraph. The News says the position is extremely delicate. The Express makes light of tho difficulties, which it is believed will bp solved by the Liberals redrafting theii amendment in acceptable terms. The Morning Post anticipates that an escape will be found in this way from the crisis, which it says is now rodneed to a met? misunderstanding. The Times says that in view of yesterday’s talk which ended in failure to agree on reasonable alternative words for the amendment, it is possible that the final decision will not be taken on Tuesday, when the disputea clause is due for consideration in the House of Commons, and a few more davs mav be gained in whivh to find a formula. The Manchester Guardian sees no valid reason why a way out. of tho difficulty should not he found. Tt. suggests that during Timsdav’s debate Mr Snowden will ridicule the amendment, but later in the debate Mr MacDonald, while stating his opposition to it, will offer to consider the recommendation before the report stage of the Pill is reached. Tn such case there is little doubt that the Liberal leader will accept the overture. Meanwhile, however, there is a deadlock.