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We can only very briefly allude to the principal subsequent

speeches in the debate. Mr. F. E. Smith exposed the incon- sistencies of Mr. Asquith's attitude towards Home Rule ; Mr. Ellis Griffith retorted in a witty speech on the dissensions in the Unionist Party. Sir Robert Finlay and Mr. Long both spoke with excellent effect ; and Mr. Churchill wound up for the Government. The closure having been carried by 359 to 245 the vote of censure was rejected by 365 to 246, or a majority of 119 against.