The English Licensing Bill
Scene in tlieCoiiimoiis Sultry Time for the Government Press Association— Copyright, London, Julv 2 In tho House of Commons the Opposition are strenuously opposing tho closuro in connexion with the Licensing Bill, whilo "Mr Balfoar insists it is imperatwo to oheokmate obstruction and stop a nauseous sfflount of talk, Mr Asquith protests against reducing the debate to a dumb show. ' Mr Balfour was greeted with cries, gag, and ribald and mocking interjections, Mr T, 0, Whittakor declarod that the Government was in tho hands of the publicans, and accused Mr Balfour of pur* chasing support by means of decorations, Violent scenes followed, and the debate was adjourned,
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Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume IV, Issue 1031, 4 July 1904, Page 3
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111The English Licensing Bill Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume IV, Issue 1031, 4 July 1904, Page 3
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