11 AUGUST 1906, page 2

Thursday's Papers Contained The Letter Of The Duke Of...

the chairman of the Milner Address Committee, conveying the public address, and Lord Milner's reply. The analysis of the signatures shows that the address was signed by upwards......

On Friday Week The Concluding Clauses Of The Trade Dis-

putes Bill were debated in Committee in the House of Commons. Clause II., which legalises picketing when carried on peaceably and in a reasonable manner, was discussed for five......

One Other Subject Of Importance Was Dealt With By Sir

Edward Grey in his speech,—the condition of the Chinese Customs. The Government had not yet been officially informed of the resignation of Sir Robert Hart ; but they considered......

He Admitted The Existence Of A Great Deal Of Serious

opposi- tion amongst the clergy of the country, but while sympathising with their soreness be held their fears to be unfounded. Dr. Percival replied to Lord Hugh Cecil's attack......

The Bishop Of Birmingham, Who Followed, Expressed His...

for Mr. Chamberlain's scheme as opposed to that of the Government. The Birmingham scheme, he concluded, was distinguished from secularism ; it did not deprive the State of its......

The Education Bill Was Read A Second Time In The

House of Lords on Friday week without a division, the Opposition leaders expressly reserving their right to insist on such amendments as they consider vital when the Bill......

Last Saturday, In A Very Thin House, The Prime Minister

moved the adjournment till October 23rd. The debate was concerned only with foreign and Colonial questions. The Under-Secretary for the Colonies, in reply to questions, declared......