The Express.
London, England, 1848-05-19 00:00:00

the necessity for •on and pecan asam He moved :
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ate sopranaMadi by a awaparatteelyserf waste* ; and this
mien Is she assalmag that the eAWnst systems et Iszation la so
wintrieed ma to Wear the arialeracy, and sajusiliy to banks the in.
dustrious clams of Ihe pee*.
Mr. HATCH seciosdad tie resolution, which was about to
be put to the meeting, when, in compliance with loud and
repeated calls, and atter some uproar upon the question,
.bether or not it war competent fur any but inhabitants of
the pariah to speak upon the occasion,
Mr. Kenn came forward to address the meeting, and
proceeded to condemn the present system of taxation. It was
the producing classes who paid the revenue of the country,
and therefore the question of taxation was peculiarly a
working man's question. This was particularly the case
with the income tax, which was virtually paid by the poor,
because it decreased the price of labour. He conderoneu
in strong terms the inactivity of the government in allowing
such abuses to exist. He would propose no amendment;
but he urged them to remember that the principles of the
charter were the true principles on which their welfare
depended.—The res elution was carried unanimously.
Mr. linen then moved :
I. That for the permanent protection of the constitution, the pee-
n nation of public order and tranquillity, the prevention of bribery
and intimidation, the promotion of a more equal mode of taxation,
and a reduction of the public expenditure, thin meeting pledgee itself
to advocate the widest extension of the nuffrege, triennial paths-
menet, vote by bulk., and electoral district. formed in proportion to
the number of electors.
After briefly adverting to the subjects contained in the
resolution, he spoke of the general principle of reform ; and
alluded to the events of the 10th of April in the metropolis,
as affording an example at once of the power, moderation,
and good behaviour of the people. He believed that what
had occurred on that day had gained over a very great num.
ber to their cause, including a large proportion of the emcial
constables themselves..
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Mr. 01:Tb•X seconded the resolution ; and after a short
address from Mr. Vines on the same side, a call was made
for Mr. E. Jones, who was among the gentlemen on the
platform.
Mr. JON Mt accordingly Game forward, amidst loud ap-
plause. He congratulated them on the union which was
taking place between the middle and working classes, whose
old animosities appeared to be dviog away with the whigs
and tones. He expressed himself in favour of the several
points contained in the resolution, but considered that they
did not go far enough inaamuoh as they did not embrace
annual parliaments, and fully carry out the principles of the
people's charter. He would not, however, oppose the reso-
lution, although he disagreed with it in those particulars.
A somewhat noisy discussion ensued upon the question
raised by Mr. Jones between triennial and annual parlia-
ments : the result was the unanimous adoption of the resolu-
tion, with the exception of that part relating to the duration
of parliaments, which was withdrawn by general consent.
The following additional resolution was then passed :
3. That for the 'mom pliahrnent of the foregoing resolution, • society
be now formed, to be entitled " The St. Luke's Reform Association,”
for the purpose of cooperating with other parishes in the borough of
Finsbury, and that a contribution of Is. constitute a member.
' The meeting was very largely attended, there being about
1,500 persons present.