London, 6th August.
There has been an unprecedented scene in the House of Commons.
Practically the whole of the Opposition, led by Mr, Asquith, refused to leave the House for the division on a closuring motion mide by Mr. Balfour in committee on a Bill of minor importance.
The Speaker finally prevailed on the members t" give way, without naming them, The Opposition fe the House in a body, and the Bill passe! through conmittee.—Luslusive service.
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