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THOMAS CURSON HANSARD, PATERNOSTer row.
7
1873
CONTENTS.
HISTORY OF EUROPE.
CHAPTER I.
STATE of Public Affairs at the commencement of the Year-Serious decrease
of the Revenue-Depression of Manufactures, and Reduction in Agri-
cultural Produce-State of Public Opinion-Parliament opened by
Commission on the 2nd February-Her Majesty's Speech-Earl Powis
moves the Address in the House of Peers, seconded by the Earl of Eg-
lintoun-Speeches of Marquess of Lansdowne, the Duke of Wellington,
Lord Brougham, Lord Auckland, Lord Ashburton, the Bishop of
Exeter, and other Peers-The Address voted nem. con.-In the House of
Commons Lord Courtenay moves the Address, which is seconded by Mr.
Philip Miles-Important Speech of Sir Robert Peel-Observations on
the North American Boundary Question, on the Question of the Right
of Search, and on the Defalcation of the Revenue-Speech of Lord John
Russell-Remarks on the conduct of the Governor General of India;
and on the Corn Laws, and Income Tax-Lord Stanley vindicates Lord
Ellenborough's conduct-Speeches of Lord Palmerston, Mr. Hume, Mr.
Villiers, Mr. Ewart, and other Members The Address is carried una-
nimously
CHAPTER 11.
National Distress-Commercial and General Depression-Activity of the
Anti-Corn-Law League-Lord Howick's Motion for a Committee and
Consequent Debate of Five Nights' Duration-Lord Howick's Speech
-Comprehensive and able Reply of Mr. Gladstone-Speech of Mr.
Labouchere Mr. Ferrand's Amendment-Mr. Ewart resumes the De-
bate on the 14th-Speeches of Mr. Liddell, Lord Worsley, Mr. Gally
Knight, Mr. Ward, Mr. D'Israeli, Mr. Ross, Dr. Bowring, Mr. Stewart
Wortley, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Bickham Escott, Mr. C. Wood, Sir J. Gra-
ham, Mr. Borthwick, Mr. Cochrane, Mr. C. Villiers, Lord Sandon, Mr.
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Muntz, Sir J. Hanmer, Mr. P. M. Stewart, Mr. Colquhoun, Mr. F. T.
Baring, Mr. Goulburn, Sir A. L. Hay, Mr. Blackstone, Mr. M. Philips,
Mr. Darby, Lord H. Vane, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. M. Gibson, Lord
Francis Egerton, Mr. Cobden, Sir R. Peel and Lord John Russell-
Lord Howick's Reply-The Motion Rejected by 306 to 191
CHAPTER III.
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Further Debates on Domestic Affairs.-On 28th February Lord Ashley
moves an Address to the Crown on behalf of Education for the Work-
ing-Classes-He enters into some shocking details of the Moral Condi-
tion of Great Towns-Speech of Sir James Graham-He propounds the
Intentions of the Government respecting Education-Remarks of Lord
John Russell, Lord Sandon, Sir R. Inglis, Mr. C. Buller, and Sir R.
Peel-The Motion is agreed to unanimously-Mr. C. Buller proposes
on 8th April a Plan for Systematic Colonization-His copious and able
Speech-Concluding with a Motion for an Address to the Crown-Lord
Ashley seconds the Motion-Mr. Sharman Crawford opposes it, and
moves an Amendment, seconded by Mr. John Fielden-Mr. Gally Knight
supports the Motion-Lord Stanley expresses his concurrence in Mr.
Buller's sentiments, but opposes the Motion as uncalled for, on the
ground that an extensive system of Emigration was already carried on
under Government-He moves the previous Question-Remarks of
Lord Howick, Sir R. H. Inglis, Lord Francis Egerton, Lord John Rus-
sell, Sir Howard Douglas, and Mr. Stuart Wortley-Mr. C. Buller
replies, and withdraws his Motion-Mr. S. Crawford's Amendment is
also withdrawn
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CHAPTER IV.
Affairs of India-Discussions in Parliament on Lord Ellenborough's
Policy-Mr. Vernon Smith on the 9th of February moves for Papers in
the House of Commons, and refers to one of the Governor-General's
Proclamations with strong expressions of censure, in which he is sup-
ported by Sir R. Inglis, Lord John Russell, and Mr. C. Buller-Lord
Ellenborough is vindicated by Sir R. Peel and Mr. Bingham Baring-
Lord Clanricarde introduces the same subject in the House of Lords on
the 9th of March-His Speech-He moves a resolution of censure—
The Duke of Wellington takes up the Defence of Lord Ellenborough-
He comments on the Errors of Policy pursued under Lord Auckland-
The Proclamations are defended by Lord Colchester, Lord Fitzgerald,
and Lord Brougham-Remarks of the Bishops of Llandaff, Norwich, and
Chichester-The Resolution is negatived by 83 to 25-A similar Reso-
lution is brought forward on the same day in the House of Commons by
Mr. V. Smith-Speeches of Mr. Mangles, Mr. Macaulay, Lord Pal-
merston, and Lord John Russell, who are answered by Mr. Emerson
Tennent, Lord Stanley, and Sir R. Peel-The Motion is rejected by 242
to 157-Thanks voted by both Houses to the Army and Fleet for their
Services in China-Thanks to Lord Ellenborough and the Officers and
Men engaged in the operations in Affghanistan-Moved in the House of
Lords by the Duke of Wellington-Interesting Account of the Military
Proceedings contained in the Duke's Speech-Lord Auckland seconds
the Motion-Speeches of the Marquess of Lansdowne, Lord Fitzgerald,
Marquess of Clanricarde, Lord Brougham, and other Peers-The Motion
is carried nem. con.-A similar Vote is proposed in the House of Com-
mons by Sir R. Peel in a long Speech descriptive of the various opera-
tions in Affghanistan-Lord John Russell gives a qualified support to the
Motion-Mr. Hutt complains of the excesses committed by the British
Troops-Sir H. Hardinge vindicates the Army from the Imputations-
Mr: Hume moves an Amendment which is afterwards withdrawn, and
Sir R. Peel's Resolutions are agreed to without a division-Mr. Roebuck
on the 2nd March moves for a Select Committee to enquire into the
Causes of the Affghan War-Mr. Hume seconds the Motion-Lord
John Russell defends the late Ministry and opposes the Motion-Mr.
D'Israeli and Mr. B. Escott support it-Sir R. Peel, without approving
of the policy of the War, opposes the Motion for a Committee, on the
grounds of public policy-Speeches of Lord Palmerston, Sir R. Inglis,
and other Members-After a Reply by Mr. Roebuck, the Motion is
rejected by 189 to 75 [71
CHAPTER V.
Corn Laws-Mr. Ward moves on the 14th March for a Committee to
enquire into the Special Burthens on Landed Property-His Speech
-Mr. Bankes moves an Amendment condemnatory of the Anti-Corn-
Law League-Mr. Cobden answers Mr. Bankes-Sir R. Peel opposes
the Motion, as well as the Amendment-Remarks of Lord Howick,
Mr. Blackstone, and other Members-The Amendment is negatived
without a division-The Motion rejected by 232 to 133-Mr. Villiers
moves on the 16th May for a Committee of the whole House upon the
Corn Laws-Mr. Villiers Stuart seconds the Motion-Mr. W. E.
Gladstone opposes it, with a Speech of much detail-The Debate is
continued, by adjournment, for five nights successively-Extracts from
Speeches of Mr. Roebuck, Lord Howick, Mr. Blackstone, who severely
taunts the policy of the Government, Sir Edward Knatchbull, Lord
John Russell, Lord Worsley, Sir Robert Peel, and Mr. Cobden-On a
division the Motion is lost by a majority of 256-Lord John Russell
renews the Motion for a Committee on the Corn Laws, with a view to a
fixed duty on the 13th June-His Speech-It is answered by Mr.
Gladstone-The Motion is supported with different views by several
Members-Sir R. Peel speaks against it-It is negatived by a majority
of 99-Measure of the Government for a reduction of the Duties on Corn
imported from Canada-Lord Stanley proposes a series of resolutions
for that purpose-His Speech on introducing them-Mr. Labouchere
moves an Amendment, seconded by Mr. Thornley-Speeches of Lord
Howick, Mr. C. Buller, Mr. Wodehouse, Mr. Ellice, Mr. Smith
O'Brien, Mr. Hume, Major Bruce, Mr. F. T. Baring, Sir R. Peel, and
Lord John Russell-The Amendment is negatived by 244 to 156-Dis-
cussions in Committee on the Resolutions-Amendments moved by
Lord John Russell and by Lord Worsley are both rejected by large
majorities, and the Resolutions are passed by a majority of 81-A Bill,
founded on the Resolutions is read a second time on the 2nd of June,
after a Debate, its rejection having been moved by Lord Worsley and
negatived by a majority of 100-Debate on the Bill in the House of
Lords-Earl Stanhope moves its rejection-The Amendment is sup-
ported by the Duke of Richmond, the Earl of Radnor, Lord Beaumont,
Lord Teynham, and the Duke of Buckingham, opposed by Lords
Brougham, Wharncliffe, Monteagle, and Ashburton-It is rejected by
a majority of 32, and the Bill passed.
CHAPTER VI.
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Irish Affairs-State of Ireland under the Repeal Agitation-The Irish
Arms Bill introduced by the Government-Long and vehement oppo-
sition to that measure-Debate on the Second Reading of the Bill—
Speech of the Secretary for Ireland-Mr. Sharman Crawford, seconded
by Lord Clements, moves the rejection of the Bill-Speeches of Mr.
Bateson, Mr. Sheil, the Attorney General for Ireland-Lord John
Russell, Viscount Bernard, Mr. W. Smith O'Brien, Mr. C. Buller, Mr.
Shaw, Sir James Graham, Mr. Roebuck, Sir H. Barron, Sir David
Roche, and Sir Robert Peel-The Second Reading is carried by 270 to
105-An amendment moved by Mr. Smith O'Brien is rejected-Pro-
tracted Discussions on the Bill in Committee-Discussions in the
House of Lords on the Dismissal of Magistrates and other Irish Af-
fairs-Motion of the Marquess of Clanricarde on the case of Lord
Ffrench-Remarks of the Duke of Wellington-General Discussion on
the Repeal Meetings, and the Conduct of the Government-Lord Clan-
ricarde again moves, on the 14th July, Resolutions condemnatory of the
Dismissal of the Irish Magistrates-The Duke of Wellington vindicates
the Course pursued by the Lord Chancellor of Ireland-The Resolu-
tions are negatived after a Debate by 91 to 29-Debate in the House
of Lords on the Presentation of a Petition from the North of Ireland by
Lord Roden-His Speech-Answer of the Duke of Wellington—
Speeches of Lord Winchilsea, Lord Brougham, Marquess of Clanri-