Hardie, but one member even went far as to urge the Speaker to rale such {questions out of order.
No member opposed this suggestion. The nor Papers express no sympathy with the Japanese anarchists, The "Pall Mall Gazette" treats Mr. Keir Hardie and Mr. Clement W. Wood with derision, aske whether they imagined that they could make the Foreign Office supervise the rales of procedure of Japanese Courts. The reply given by Mr. MeKionon Wood, Under Secretary for Foreign Affaire, is thoroughly approved.—" Osaka Mainichi."
Feb, 13.
Tux Unionists sre undecided whether to introduce their Bill for the reform of the House of Lords or not. Lord Carzon says that the hesitation of the: Unionists is only a temporary phase, and that the party leaders are prepared to introduce the Bill when the opportune moment arrives. " The Times mends that the Bill should at once and all the U: take the same view, with the except lof the " Morning Post." The Opposi-
Fes, 24, 1911. tion party has been clearly weakened by the death of Lord Cawdor, and, to make matters worse, Mr. Balfour is now absent owing to the serious illness of his brother, who is believed to be dying.
Osaka Mainichi,"
Feb. 14, A Oatourra telegram states that it has been decided to mobilize 80,000 troops in connexion with the Coronation Darbar at Delbi—*' Osaka Asahi Tax revolutionists in Hayti are increasing in strength, despite the rigorous measures taken by the Government, Execations are taking place every day.—Osaka Asahi,"
Tr is reported from St. Petersburg that the Russian troops at Ardebil are to remain for the present in consequence of the ox rest. The Government desires to recall all the troops, including those st Tabriz, in order to facilitate the task of settling the region.—Tokio Asahi,"
Paixce Henry of Prassia, the German Emperor's brother, speaking at a meeting of military officers held at Berlin to-day, enthasisstically dwelt ape the necessity of combatting the growth of Socialism and said that to attain this object, dependence must be placed upon the Army.—* Jiji Shimpo."
Feb. 15.
Tue announcement that Admiral Count Togo and General Count Nogi are coming to England to attend the Coronation is exciting much interest, The papers generally recall their ex. plaits in the Russo-Japanese War The " Standard" says that they will be the most popular figures among the country's distinguished. ime of the Mainichi,"
Fob. 16, The debate in the House of Commons upon Home Role was of the dallest character io comparison with the debates which took place la 1886, when Mr, Gladstone's great measure to give local autonomy or self-government to Ireland was introduced. "There were no violent utterances on either side, no talk of rebellion in Ulster or of the Dollar Dictator, and from this fact the Liberala conclude that the Unionists are at Inst really resigned to Home Role. The only really good and effective speech made from the Opposition benches was madoby Lord Hugh Cecil. Mr. Asquith, the Premier, and Mr. Winston Church. ill delivered eloquent speeches. The Home Secretary reminded the House of the South African settlement. Mr, Redmond, leader of the Irich Nation. liste, caused a sensation by firmly declaring that the Irish were fully satisfied with Mr. Aequith's scheme.—' Osaia Mainichi:
'Tux debate in the House of Commons held to-day threw no new light upon the Irish Home Role question. 'The Premier has promised to make the question the first basinesn al Lords' Veto Bill is adopted.
Shimpo.""
Feb. 17.
Acconpixa to a Toronto telegram, the Canadians are much concerned about the result of the movements of OF
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