...have been reproduced apparently word for word. No preface has been added: the simple announcement, ' The House ' having resolved itself into a Committee of Ways and Means/ stands for sufficient introduction. The formal resolution with which most of the statements concluded...

...a character somewhat similar to the above. THE BUDGET. ON Thursday, April 8th, the House of Commons having resolved itself into a committee of ways and means, the Chancellor of the Exchequer expounded his annual financial statement. Mr. Lowe, excluding at the outset all reference to the accounts...

...which greeted his appearance.' There was in him, apparently, no trace of weakness, physical or mental. The House having resolved itself into a committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Gladstone rose, and at once plunged into his statement. ' Sir,' he began, ' public expectation...

...which greeted his appearance.' There was in him, apparently, no trace of weakness, physical or mental. The House having resolved itself into a committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Gladstone rose, and at once plunged into his statement. ' Sir,' he began, ' public expectation...

...which greeted his appearance.' There was in him, apparently, no trace of weakness, physical or mental. The House having resolved itself into a committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Gladstone rose, and at once plunged into his statement. ' Sir,' he began, ' public expectation...

...which greeted his appearance.' There was in him, apparently, no trace of weakness, physical or mental. The House having resolved itself into a committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Gladstone rose, and at once plunged into his statement. ' Sir,' he began, ' public expectation...

...which greeted his appearance.' There was in him, apparently, no trace of weakness, physical or mental. The House having resolved itself into a committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Gladstone rose, and at once plunged into his statement. ' Sir,' he began, ' public expectation...

...Committee of Supply. When it is considering the manner in which the supply shall be raised it resolves into a Committee of Ways and Means. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, therefore, usually brings forward his budget in Committee of Ways and Means, and resolutions embodying...

...which greeted his appearance.' There was in him, apparently, no trace of weakness, physical or mental. The House having resolved itself into a committee of Ways and Means, Mr. Gladstone rose, and at once plunged into his statement. ' Sir,' he began, ' public expectation...

...and the Chief Secretary for Ireland sometimes has a seat there. When the House of Commons resolves itself into a Committee of Ways and Means, the Chancellor of the Exchequer presents his Budget, containing the financial arrangements which he proposes for the coming year (ending...