Hansard's Parliamentary Debates

LORDS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13.

HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE GRAND DUCHESS OF HESSE (PRINCESS ALICE)-

HER MAJESTY'S ANSWER TO THE ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE (DECEM-

BER 17) reported

BUSINESS OF PARLIAMENT-Ministerial Statement, The Earl of Beacons-

field:-Debate thereon

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Cathedral Statutes Bill [H.L.]-Presented (The Lord Bishop of Carlisle); read 1a

(No. 4)

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COMMONS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13.

QUESTIONS.

BOARD OF WORKS (IRELAND) - COLONEL M'KERLIE-Questions, Major

O'Beirne; Answers, Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson, Colonel Stanley

JOINT STOCK BANKS-LEGISLATION-Question, Mr. Coope; Answer, The

Chancellor of the Exchequer

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SOUTH AFRICA THE ZULU WAR THE RE-INFORCEMENTS-Questions,

Colonel Mure; Answers, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Michael

Hicks-Beach ..

HIGHWAYS AND LOCOMOTIVES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1878-Question, Mr.

Pell; Answer, Mr. Sclater-Booth

ELECTIONS-NEW WRITS ISSUED DURING THE RECESS

Mr. SPEAKER acquainted the House that he had issued Warrants for New

Writs-

For Norfolk County (Northern Division), v. Colonel James Duff, de-

ceased; for Cambridge County, v. Honble. Eliot Constantine Yorke,

deceased; for Cork County, v. Timothy M'Carthy Downing, esquire,

deceased.

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SUPPLY-Order for Committee read:-

BUSINESS OF PARLIAMENT-MINISTERIAL STATEMENT-

Moved, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair,"-(Mr. Chancellor of

the Exchequer)

After long debate, Amendment proposed,

To leave out from the word "That" to the end of the Question, in order to add the

words "the omission of all reference to legislation on the questions of Reform in

the Land Laws and of the University Education of Ireland, both in the Queen's

Speech and in the Statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer this evening, is

calculated to produce great discontent in Ireland, and is an ill return for the

increased burthens which the warlike policy of the Government is calculated to

entail on the Irish as well as on the British people,"―(Major Nolan,)—instead

thereof

Question proposed, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part

of the Question: "After further debate, Question put:-The House

divided; Ayes 72, Noes 25; Majority 47.-(Div. List, No. 3.)

Main Question proposed, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair:"-

Motion, by leave, withdrawn:-Committee deferred till To-morrow.

VOL. CCXLIII. [THIRD SERIES.]

Bankers' Books (Evidence) Bill [Bill 65]-

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Moved, "That the Bill be now read a second time,"

Lubbock)

After short debate, Question put, and agreed to:-Bill read a second

time, and committed for Monday next.

Habitual Drunkards Bill [Bill 47]—

Moved, "That the Bill be now read a second time,"—(Dr. Cameron)

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[House counted out.]

LORDS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14.

AFGHANISTAN-THE RUSSIAN MISSION AT CABUL-Observations, Question,

Earl Granville; Reply, The Marquess of Salisbury

THE VOLUNTEER FORCE-FINANCE AND ORGANIZATION-REPORT OF

COMMITTEE Observations, Viscount Bury:-Short debate thereon

THE RE-INFORCEMENTS

SOUTH AFRICA

Observations, Lord Truro; Reply, Earl Cadogan

- THE ZULU WAR

BUSINESS OF PARLIAMENT THE MINISTERIAL STATEMENT-Personal Expla-
nation, Earl Cadogan; Observations, Earl Granville
THE PLAGUE IN RUSSIA-SANITARY PRECAUTIONS-Question, Observations,
The Earl of Carnarvon; Reply, The Duke of Richmond and Gordon

INTEMPERANCE-MOTION FOR A SELECT COMMITTEE-

Moved that a Select Committee be appointed for the purpose of inquiring into the pre-

valence of habits of intemperance, and into the manner in which those habits have

been affected by recent legislation and other causes,-(The Lord Aberdare)

Motion agreed to:-List of the Committee.

AFGHANISTAN - DECLARATION OF GENERAL ROBERTS-Question, Sir George

Campbell; Answer, Mr. E. Stanhope

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT, 1878-CATTLE FROM THE UNITED

STATES-Questions, Mr. Rathbone, Mr. Chaplin, Mr. Mundella, Mr.

W. E. Forster; Answers, Lord George Hamilton

ARMY-BREECH-LOADING ORDNANCE-Question, Major Nolan; Answer,

Lord Eustace Cecil

HIGHWAYS AND LOCOMOTIVES ACT, 1878-Question, Mr. Estcourt; Answer,

THE RE-INFORCEMENTS -Question,

SOUTH AFRICA

Colonel Mure; Answer, Colonel Stanley ..

SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE COLONY-THE MOUNTED POLICE-Question, Lord

Randolph Churchill; Answer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach

POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANKS-Question, Mr. Wait; Answer, Lord John

Manners

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THE TREATY OF BERLIN-THE GREEK FRONTIER-Questions, Mr. Wait,

Sir Charles W. Dilke; Answers, Mr. Bourke

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THE MEDICAL ACTS-THE MEDICAL COUNCIL-Question,

Answer, Lord George Hamilton

THE PLAGUE IN RUSSIA-MEDICAL REPORTS-Question, Mr. Waddy ;

Answer, Mr. Sclater-Booth

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THE RE-INFORCEMENTS -Question,

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[February 14.]

POOR LAW (IRELAND)-REMOVAL OF IRISH POOR-Question, Mr. O'Reilly;

Answer, Mr. Sclater-Booth

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INDIA - REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE-THE INDIAN BUDGET-Question,

General Sir George Balfour; Answer, Mr. E. Stanhope

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (ANIMALS) ACT, 1878-SECTION 34-FARM DAIRIES

-Questions, Mr. Paget; Answer, Lord George Hamilton

HIGHWAYS AND LOCOMOTIVES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1878-Question, Sir

Henry Jackson; Answer, Mr. Sclater-Booth

NATIONAL EDUCATION (IRELAND)-NATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHERS-Question,

Mr. Meldon; Answer, Mr. J. Lowther

FLOODS AND CONSERVANCY BOARDS-LEGISLATION-Question, Mr. Chaplin ;

Answer, The Chancellor of the Exchequer

SUPPLY-Order for Committee read; Motion made, and Question proposed,

"That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair:

BOROUGH FRANCHISE (IRELAND)-RESOLUTION-Amendment proposed,

To leave out from the word "That" to the end of the Question, in order to add the

words "the restricted nature of the Borough Franchise in Ireland as compared with

that existing in England and Scotland is a subject deserving the immediate attention

of Parliament, with a view of establishing a fair and just equality of the Franchise in

the three Countries,"—(Mr. Meldon,)—instead thereof
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Question proposed, "That the words proposed to be left out stand part

of the Question: "-After long debate, Question put :-The House

divided; Ayes 256, Noes 187; Majority 69.-(Div. List, No. 4.)

Main Question proposed, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair: "-

Motion, by leave, withdrawn :-Committee deferred till Monday next.

Kacecourses (Metropolis) Bill [Bill 48]-

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Moved, "That the Bill be now read a second time," Mr. Anderson)

Amendment proposed, to leave out the word "now," and at the end of

the Question to add the words "upon this day six months,"—(Mr.

Onslow.)

Question proposed, "That the word 'now' stand part of the Question: "

-After short debate, Question put:-The House divided; Ayes 102,

Noes 53; Majority 49.-(Div. List, No. 5.)

Main Question put, and agreed to:-Bill read a second time, and committed

for Monday next.

Sale of Food and Drugs Act (1875) Amendment Bill [Bill 56]—

Moved, "That the Bill be now read a second time,"—(Mr. Anderson) 1273

After short debate, Motion agreed to:-Bill read a second time, and com-

mitted to a Select Committee.

Ancient Monuments Bill [Bill 52]-

Order for Committee read:-Moved, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave

the Chair, "-(Sir John Lubbock)

Moved,That the Debate be now adjourned,"—(Earl Percy :)—After

short debate, Question put:-The House divided; Ayes 33, Noes 81;

Majority 48.-(Div. List, No. 6.)

Question again proposed, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair: "

-Moved, That this House do now adjourn,"-(Mr. Onslow :)-Motion,

by leave, withdrawn.

Original Question put, and agreed to :-Bill considered in Committee.

Committee report Progress; to sit again upon Friday next.

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Disqualification by Medical Relief Bill [Bill 22]—

Moved, "That the Bill be now read the third time,"—(Mr. Rathbone)

Amendment proposed, to leave out the words "now read the third

time," in order to add the word "re-committed," — (Mr. Pell,) —

instead thereof.

Question proposed, "That the words 'now read the third time' stand

part of the Question:"-After short debate, Question put :-The House

divided; Ayes 65, Noes 40; Majority 25.-(Div. List, No. 7.)

Main Question put, and agreed to:-Bill read the third time, and passed,

with an amended Title.

STANDING ORDERS-

Select Committee on Standing Orders nominated :-List of the Committee

SELECTION-

Committee of Selection nominated :-List of the Committee

Election Petitions (Costs) Bill-Ordered (Major Nolan, Mr. Gray, Mr. Macdonald, Mr.

Patrick Martin); presented, and read the first time [Bill 72]

Valuation of Property Bill-(Mr. Sclater-Booth, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr.

Salt); presented, and read the first time [Bill 71]

Banking Laws Amendment Bill-Considered in Committee:-Resolution agreed to,

and reported :-Bill ordered (Mr. James Barclay, Mr. Baxter, Mr. James Cowan, Mr.

Courtney); presented, and read the first time [Bill 73]

Municipal Franchise (Ireland) Bill—Ordered (Major O'Gorman, Sir Joseph M'Kenna,

Mr. Richard Power, Mr. Blennerhassett); presented, and read the first time [Bill 74]

Employers' Liability for Injuries to Servants Bill-Ordered (Mr. Brassey, Mr.

Morley, Mr. M. Bass, Mr. Sullivan); presented, and read the first time [Bill 75]

Summary Jurisdiction Bill-Ordered (Mr. Secretary Cross, Mr. Attorney General, Mr.

Solicitor General, Sir Matthew Ridley); presented, and read the first time [Bill 69]

Prosecution of Offences Bill-Ordered (Mr. Secretary Cross, Mr. Attorney General, Mr.

Solicitor General, Sir Matthew Ridley); presented, and read the first time [Bill 68]

Coroners Bill-Ordered (Mr. Secretary Cross, Mr. Attorney General, Mr. Solicitor General,

Sir Matthew Ridley); presented, and read the first time [Bill 67]

Public Works Loans Bill-Ordered (Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Henry

Selwin-Ibbetson); presented, and read the first time [Bill 70]

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LORDS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17.

MASTERS AND WORKMEN—

Workman's Compensation Bill-

Bill to amend the law relative to the liability of employers to make

compensation for injuries caused by accidents to persons in their

service-Presented (The Earl De La Warr)

After short debate, Bill read 1a (No. 7.)

Bankruptcy Law Amendment Bill-

Bill to consolidate and amend the law of Bankruptcy, and for other pur-

poses relating thereto-Presented (The Lord Chancellor)..

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[February 17.]

Debtors Act, 1869, Amendment Bill [H.L.]-Presented (The Lord Chancellor); read 1"

(No. 9)

CONSERVANCY OF RIVERS-LEGISLATION-Question, The Marquess of Ripon ;

Answer, The Duke of Richmond and Gordon

COMMONS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17.

QUESTIONS.

PRISONS ACT-KIRKDALE GAOL--Question, Mr. Hopwood; Answer, Mr.

Assheton Cross

RUSSIA AND TURKEY-THE DEFINITIVE TREATY-Question, Mr. Otway;
Answer, Mr. Bourke

CLERGY CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION-Question, Mr. Blake; Answer, The

Attorney General

COAL MINES-THE ABERCARNE EXPLOSION-Questions, Mr. Macdonald;
Answers, Mr. Assheton Cross

ISLAND OF CYPRUS-CHART OF SURVEYS-Question, Mr. Dodson; Answer,

JOINT STOCK BANKS-LEGISLATION-Question, Mr. Campbell-Bannerman;

Answer, The Chancellor of the Exchequer

RIVERS CONSERVANCY AND PREVENTION OF FLOODS-Question, Mr. Arthur

Peel; Answer, Mr. Assheton Cross

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PRINCE VICEROY OF IRELAND-Question, Mr. Stacpoole; Answer, The

Chancellor of the Exchequer

IRISH UNIVERSITY EDUCATION-LEGISLATION-Question, The O'Donoghue;

Answer, The Chancellor of the Exchequer

TURKEY-FINANCIAL REFORM-M. DE TOCQUEVILLE-Question, Mr. E.

Jenkins; Answer, The Chancellor of the Exchequer

John Manners

THIBET-CHUNG-KING-Question, Sir Charles W. Dilke; Answer, Mr.

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THE LUNACY LAW-LEGISLATION-Question, Mr. Dillwyn; Answer, Mr.

Assheton Cross

SOUTH AFRICA THE ZULU WAR-THE NATIVE INDIAN ARMY-Question,

Sir George Campbell; Answer, Colonel Stanley

TURKEY—TREATY OF BERLIN-Question, Mr. W. Cartwright; Answer, Mr.

Bourke

SOUTH AFRICA-THE ZULU WAR-ARTILLERY RE-INFORCEMENTS-Question,

General Sir George Balfour; Answer, Colonel Stanley ..

ARMY (INDIA)-SERVICE IN INDIA Question, Sir George Campbell;

Answer, Colonel Stanley

THE RAILWAY COMMISSION-EXPENSES-Question, Mr. Hermon; Answer,
Viscount Sandon

CHINA THE CHEFOO CONVENTION-Question, Mr. Richard; Answer, Mr.

E. Stanhope

AFGHANISTAN EXPENSES

OF MILITARY OPERATIONS Question, Mr.

Fawcett; Answer, The Chancellor of the Exchequer

AFGHANISTAN

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THE WAR-ALLEGED MASSACRE IN KHOST-Question, Mr.

Anderson; Answer, Mr. E. Stanhope

ISLAND OF CYPRUS THE LAW OF ENGLAND

James; Answers, Mr. Bourke

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