The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10 00:00:00

such u the Inerease of The Exports and Imports, the sue
rem of the Sui z Canal, the high price of the Indian I
Funds, &c , and, speaking generally, though not blind to
all elements of future danger, he gave • categorical de-
nial to the asseition that India is discontented and unpros-
porous. Finally, he replied by anticipation to Mr. Fawcett's
lteaolution. pointing out that the oplui,n of Lord Mayo, on
which it rested, was given in 1,70, amt asserting from Ills
own knowledge that the late Viceroy would not have re-
peated that opinion now. to dented. too, that the Natives
were dhcontented with the 111C0-1113 Tax, no expected n
kuid of good from Mr. lawcett's speech, which wee In direct
defiance of the Resolution of the Select Committee, and if
only half a dozen members followed the same cosine, all busi-
ness would be brought to • stop.

Mr. Fawcett then moved his lissolution, which, reciting an
opieion of the late boil Mayo, that a feeling of discontent
exists in every class in India in consequence if the constant
heel-can, of taxation, condemns the Income Tan, anti de-
clares the necessity of care and economy for the reduction
of other taxes. After complaining bitterly of the delay of
the Budget until the last days of the Session, Mr. Fawcett
reviewed at considerable length the finances of India, e in
tending that wide the revenue is inelasile the expenses of
administration were constantly hicreashig, and must in-
crease, owleg to the gradual and inevitable rise in prices,
and to the large expenditure in Public Wtrles to
which we were committed. We governed India, he insisted,
far too expensively ; and to Illustrate the careless extrava-
gance which necked our administration, he cited many
facts connected with the construction of the rsilways
and other public works. In condemnation of the
principle of MI Income Tat as applied to India, he
quoted the opinions of many leading Indian authorities, and
the obstinacy in retaining such an unpopular tax shoa eil to
watt a desperate point linden finances bad been
brought, But in order to dispense with the necessity for the
tax, increased vigilance and economy were needed, our
military expenditure must be cut down, and public works,
which could only be executed by loans and by the IniS-
ChievouN s) stem of guarantees, must be giveu up. On these
points Mr. Fawcett ex eatiated at great length, and had not con-
oluo ed his speech when the debate stood adjourned at le
minutes to 7 o clock.
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The Expiring Law Continuance 11111 was read a third time
and passed, and several other bills were forwarded a stage.
At the Evening Sitting, the Lords' Amendment to the Coal
and Melnliferous Mines Bill were agreed to, as were also the
Lords' Amendments to the Commons' AlllellthEelltil to the
Local Courts of Record Bill.
The debate on the Indian Budget was then resumed by
Mr. Fawcett, who eventually withdrew his amendment.
The House then went into Committee, and Mt Grant Duff
having replied On various points raised in the debate, the
usual resolution was agreed to, and the Douse adjourned at
teammates past two o'clock.

In the Louse of Lords, August 7, the amendments to the
Pawnbrokers Bill were reported, and further amendments
were agreed to.
The Parish Constables Bill, and the Kensington Station
and North and South London Junction Railway Act, 18.59
(Repayment of Moneys) Bill were read a third time and
passed.

The Attornos and Solicitors Act (OW Amendment Bill,
the Income Tax Collection, Public Departments (No. 2) Bill,
the Turnpike Adis Continuance, Ac., Bill, and the Pensions
Commutation Act 1e71) Extension Bill passtil through con,

mitten.
The Greenwich Hospital Bill, the Military Forces Localisa-
tion (Expenses)Bill, the Public Health Bill, the Law officers
(Engiguil) Fees Bill, the Municipal Corporations (Borough
Funds) Bill, the Public Works Loan Commissioners (School
Boards Loan) Bill, the Turnpike Trusts Arrangements BID,
and the Merchant Shipping and Passenger Acts Amendment
Bill were read a third time and passed. Lord Backhurat and
Lord Redesdale condemned the haste with which the Public
health PoLI had been passed through that House withoutdirs
cussion
The Lord Chancellor moved the second reading of the Re-
vising Barristers Bill, the object of which are—first, to
lengthen the qualification of a revising barrister ; and,
secondly, to remove certain powers of appointment from the
judges on circuit. It was thought, he said, that tins bill
uld have been palsied before the present assizes.
The bill was read a second time and passed through com-
mittee, and the sitting was then suspended.
In the House of Commons, the Consolidated Fund 'Ap-
propriation) Bill passed through committee.
The Union Officers (Ireland) Superannuation Bill, and the
Statute Law Revision (No. 2) Bill, were read a third time
and passed. The Irish Church Amendment (No. 2, Bill, and
the Statute Law Reviftion (Ireland Bill, as amended, were
considered and ordered to be read a third time tomorrow.
On the motion of Mr. Bruce, the standing order relating
to the conclusion of sittings on Wednesdays was suspended
until the stages of the Intoxicating Liquor (Licensing) Bill
should be concluded The Mlles amended was then considered,
and the new clauses proposed by Mr. Bruce, pr 'riding that
intoxicating liquors shall not be drunk at a refreshment
house during the hems when the home would he closed if
it were an inn ; for the mode of ascertaining the annual
value of premises; and for removals were agteed to.
Mr. Rathbone moved a new clause, containing provisions
with regard to the di:fluently ition of premises occupied by
persons who may hereafter become 'mimed, and giving
the landlord power of eviction of tenants after a single con-
viction.
After considerable discussion, the committee divided upon
the question of the second reading of the clause. For the
second reading, Si; Against, ; Majority, 30.
Sir R. S. Ibbetson then DI ved the omission of the sub
section, giving powers of eviction to the landlord.
Mr. Rathbun., consented to withdraw the oLjectional pro-
vision. and, after some discmidon, the clause as amended
was added to the bill.
On clause 25, Sir 0. Dilke moved an amendment for the
purpose of altering the hours of opening public-houses in
the metropolis from live to four o'clock. Ile stated in sup-
port of the amendment, that there was a very large number
of persons in Lori ton whose work commenced before the
hour fined in the bill, and that they were subjected to a cer-
tain amount of hardship by the existing restrictions, which
would be aggravated if the bill prevented opening before
five o'clock. In the face of what seemed to be the general
opinion of the House, he should not move the retention of
the present hour of closing, although he believed the limita-
tins to twelve o'clock would be found to operate in an op-
preeeive mann(r.
Mr. Bruce opposed the amendment on the ground that, in
cases of special trades and callinga, power was given by the
20th clause to grant special licenses, and that there was
DC thing to prevent refreshment houses opening at any hour
for the sale of tea, coffee, and other articles not of an intoxi-
cating character.
The amendment was negatived without a division.
3lr. Vmsdale ntoved an amendment to Clause :17, to the
effect that the Licensing Committee should not include as
joint members county justices.
The amendment was opposed by Mr. Bryce, and negatived
by 78 to S.
Mr James moved an amendment to flame 1,0, making it
cornpulsor) upon a publican to attend and give evidence, if
required to do no.
A long discussion emoted. and upon a division the permir
sloe words in the bill were omitted by 73 to :A On the
question that the amendment be inserted, Dr. Ball and Mr.
Locke protested §:cellist adopting the Ft ench system of
examining the accused, and making him criminate him-
self. The amendment, however, was adopted by 02 votes
against 51
Mr. Bruce moved an amendment to Clause 07, which deals
with roe,rs' licenses, providing that licenses for tile sale of
I.quents or spirits nut to be consumed on the premises mop
be granted in the same manner as, mat must not be refused
except upon grounds applicable to the refusal of, a license to
sell beer or wine not to be consume.' on the premises.
Sir 11. S. Ibbetson would not oppose the amendment.
The amendment was agreed to, and some further amend'
meats having been made, the bill was recommitted for some
other amendments to be made,
l'pon the motion that the hill be read a third time,
Sir W. Lawson said he did not Intend to divide the Howie.
The till was then read a third time and passed amid
che.ns