The Express.
London, England, 1867-06-28 00:00:00

OUR CONTEMPORARIES.

(THIS DAY.)

THE BLEORY BILL.

Assuming that all along it has rested with the
majority of the Rowe of Commons to determine what reform
bill shall pass, the Times insists that even now parliament
may shape the measure as it wishes without the fear of
consequences ; and that if the government should still
hesitate in conceding the six additional members to the
large towns, ►n emphatic declaration on the part of the
house would instantly be followed by compliance. The
general opinion is that the reduction of the occupation
franchise, coupled with the elimination of populous coun-
ties, will increase the strength of the conservative party in
the counties. In the boroughs, Liverpool is the only very
large borough which, thanks to the existence of freemen,
now has ► constituency akin to the future constituency of
boroughs, and Liverpool returns two conservatives.
Coventry is a place of middle size, similarly situated, and
Coventry is represented by two tones. The way in which
small boroughs will be manipulated need not be dwelt
upon. The whole makes up the electoral constitution of
the next generation to which we are drifting. If anything
is to be done to modify the Reform Bill, there is yet an
opportunity.

The Daily Pews sees it to be inevitable that the schedules,
which yet remain to be settled, will be hotly contested.
Its abundantly apparent that the government holds more
tenaciously to its scheme of redistribution than its clauses of
enfranchisement. " Let me fix the seats," the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer seems to say, in emulation of
Fletcher of Saltoun, " and let who will fix the franchise."
The controversy may not be fought out finally this session ;
the government may be lett, after a skirmish, in possession
of the field ; but the contest will be renewed until • just
settlement is obtained. With regard to Mr. Fawoett's
proposal last night for throwing upon the local rates the
expenses incurred by the returning officers for the provision
of hustings, polling clerks, and polling booths, the hon.
member, in giving occasion to the excellent and unanswer-
able speech of Mr. Mill, and to the earnest protest of Mr.
Gladstone, as well as by his own judicious remarks, did •
good work. Their arguments and eloquence will be more
effectual with the country than they were with the House
of Commons, and will decide future divisions in • different
sense from that of last night.
The Herald thinks that the two very remarkable
speeches in which Mr. Mill and Mr. Gladstone supported
Mr. Fawcett's amendment will find much greater favour
in the country than they found in the House of Commons.
Its rejection, the Herold thinks, Is attributable not so
much to argument as to a natural concern for their own
interests on the part of the nouveaux riches whom Mr.
Laing vindicated, and with whom the county members,
in whom the fear of an increase in the county rates over-
bore every other consideration, made, for once, common
cause.

The Standard alto thinks some means of relieving the
pockets of candidates seems to be an absolute necessity.
Perhaps the beat solution of the difficulty would have
been that which was incidentally suggested early in the
debate—to divide the burden, imposing upon the candi-
dates certain moderate and specific costs sufficiently heavy
to deter all but bona -fide competitors, and leaving the
remainder of the legal and necessary expenses to be borne
by the public.

THI ORGANISATION 07 THE BRITISH MINT.
Referring to the dimussion last night in the Hoene of
Lords relative to the organisation of the British army,
the Times says the most experienced persons connected
with the service declare that at this present time, when
the incessant wars of the last thirteen years have instructed
our military neighbours in the most efficient use of their
prodigious armaments, and when it is proved that cam-
paigns will be sudden, swift, and terribly decisive, we are
still standing on the old ways, maintaining a cumbersome
system of departments and sub-departmenti, hampering
energy by routine, and individual will by checks and
counter cheeks ; so that it is said that, efficient as our
troops may look on parade, they could not be united into
an army and sent on foreign service without the moat im-
minent danger of new disasters, The Times would have
the War Department carry into effect the recommend*-
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tions of Lord Strathnaint's commissions, especially that
which advises the establishment of a department of control,
answering to the French tatendance. Under this a chief
controller in time of war would accompany the army
and would be responsible to the Commander-in-Chief for
everything connected with the commissariat, the clothing.
the hospital arrangements, and the transport of troops.
The speech of Lord Langford seemed to indicate that
government is not reedy to act in the matter, bat the
Times contends it would be a criminal error to allow such
proved defects to continue.

Discussing the rating system of education which is com-
mon in America, the Daily News my, it is tolerably clear,
from various indications, that the government are deter-
mined to offer a strenuous opposition to the Education
Bill drawn up by Mr. Bruce, Mr. Forster, and Mr. Alger-
non Egerton. And the chief reason which induces them to
adopt this course is because, if passed, it will inaugurate
a system of school rating. It is true that both Sir John
Pakington and Lord Stanley hare very definitely com-
mitted themselves to arch a system ; but it is equally true
that there is no project which is more alien to the tra-
ditions and feelings of the great body of the clergy of the
English established church and of the country gentlemen.
In theory the Daily New. thinks the denominational or
the voluntary system may he the best ; but unless it,
effects are as satisfactory to the greet mass of the people
of this country as the ratepaying system which prevails
throughout the civilised communities in the other hemi-
sphere, it is vain to expect that the opposition to this
system can long be maintained even in this part of the
United Kingdom.

The Tints doss not hold the National Association of
Trades' Unions free from severe blame in their relations
with Sheffield. When theamociation was organised, they
carried the executive and head quarters to a town in which
unionism, as they now state, wore the wont possible
features, and deliberately selected for their treasurer this
very Broadhead—the man associated in Sheffield opinion
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with the perpetration of trade outrages, and who had
actually been the soul of the system for years. It is an
insult to common seam to imagine that anybody who
!mow the circumstances of these crimes, and understood
the position of their victims, could separate the offences
against union laws from the punishment which followed,
or believe that the result was independent of union
agenc7•

The TriegrapA, mentioning the feet that on the and

of July Lord Cowley will cease to represent the British
governments at Paris, has an elaborate tribute to his excel.
lency, endeavouring to show that in all critical periods
which have occurred during his tenure of office his lord.
ship has known how, at once, to conciliate the good will of
France and to uphold jealously the honour and the inde-
pendence of England.

ELECTION EXPENSES.

DIVISION LAST NIGHT.

REPRESENTATION or THE PEOPLE BlLL.—(in the Com-
mittee.F-Another amendment proposed: At the end of
the clause to add the words " at every election for any
county or borough the expenses lawfully incurred by the
returning officers for the provision of hustings, poll-
clerks, polling booths or rooms, and any other neccaaary
requisites for the conduct a the election, shall be
defrayed, in the case of any county, from the county
rate ; and in the case of any borough, out of the monies
and in the manner and proportions mentioned in the
act of the sixth year of Victoria, chap. 18, ice. 55, with
respect to the expenses for carrying into effect the prct
visions of thatact ; and the account of such expenses shall
be made, allowed, and paid in the manner provided in
the said act."—(Mr. Fawcett).—Question proposed,
" That those words be there schled-' —Amendment pro-
rod to the proposed amendment, to add the words,
' Provided that any elector who, demanding a poll,
shall before the nomination pay to the returning
officer towards such expenses 1001. in the case of
a county election, and 501. in the cane of a bo-
rough election, and the returning officer shall
account for and pay over all such monies to the
treasurer of the county or borough rate, but if the
amount so paid is more than sufficient to defray such
expenses the surplus shall he returned to the person pay-
ing the same : (Mr. Labouchere :}—Question, " That
those words be added to the proposed amendment," put
and negatived. Original question put, " That those
words be there added :"—The committee divided ; ayes,
142 ; noes, 248.
AYES.
Acland, T. D. Fordyce, W. D. Martin, C. W.
Adam, W. P. Forster, W. Z. Mill, J. S.
Amberley, Visct. Forteacue, C. P. Mitchell, A.
Anstruther, Sir H. Fortescus, D. F. Mon.:relit, J.
Antrobus, E. 011pla, C. Mansell, W.
Arlon, A. 8. Gladstone, W. Z. Morrie, W.
Baines, K Glabrous, W. H. Morrison, W.
Barnes, T. =Lei Neale, C.
Barry, A. H. L. 14cosispte, C. N.
Itarry, C. K. Gong,
Batley, T. Goacben, 0. J. Oliphant, 1...
Beaumoot, W. B. Gower, F. L. 4Thoghlen, Sir C.
Berkeley, H. F. Gower, Lord Z. Pease, J. W.
Hiddulph. M. Graham, W. Pelham, Lord
Blake, J. A. Griffith, C. D. Pete, Sir S. M.
Benham-eerier, J. Orove, T. F. Philips, R. N.
Brady, Sir. Hadfield, G. Pim, 4.
Briscoe, J. I. Henley, T.
Bruce, Lord C. Heyter, A. D. 11:otals‘rquhart,W
Bruce, H. A. Headlam, T. E. Potter, E.
Buller, Sir E. M. Henley, lard Potter, T. B.
Butler, C. 8. itibbert, J. T. Barlow, J G.
Buxton , Sir T. It Hodgson, K. D. Robartes, T. J.
Candlish, J. Holden, I. Russell, A.
Cements, C. Holland E. St. Aubyn, J.
t.Yrendish, Lord L Hood, Sir A. A. Samuelaou. 11.
Clumben, M. Hope, A. J. Sheriff, A C.
Childers, H. C. Howard, C. W. Simeon, Sir .1.
Clay, J. Hurtles, T. Smith, J.
Clinton, lard A. Hughes, W. B. Smith, J. B.
Collier, Sir R. liurst, IL H. Mangold, J.
Colrile, R. C. Ingham, R. Stepford, S. 0.
Conolly, T. James, E. Sykes, Col
Cowen, J. Jervoise, Mr J. Taylor, P. A.
Cowper, W. F. Kennedy, T. Torrens, W. T.
Crawford, R. W. Kirmaird, A. F. Tracy, C. R.
De In Purr, E. Knatchbull • Hones- Trerelyan 0. 0.
Denman, G. men. E. Vanderbi P.
Dean', Sir L Tabouchme, H. *Verney, H.
Dlike, Mr W. Layard, A. 11. Villiers, C. P.
Diliwyn, L L. Lee, W. Vivian, H. H.
Duff, M. Z. Le/erre. 0. J. Whatman, J.
Edwards, C. Lloyd, Slr T. Williamson, Sir H.
knlield, Vied. Lowe, FL Wyld, J.
Ersldue Vice-Ad. Lusk, A. Young, R.
Ewing, H. Z. leLaren, D.
Eykyn, B. Maguire, J. F. MILERS.
Fawcett, M. Mainwaring, T. KIM L.
Foljambe, F. J. Marioribanks,BlrD, White, .1.
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NOM.
Adderley, C. B. Galway, giect. Monk, C. J.
Agar-Ellis L G. Garna. J. ii, Montagu, Lord R.
=;:i.,Slicr A. Gilpin, Col.
Gokern. 0. Montgomery, Bit G.
Mon, R. J.
Allen, W. 8. Go!Mold, J. Morgan, 0.
Arkwrigbt, R. Gooch, Sir D. Morgan, Motor
Beggallar, R. Goodson, J. Morris, G.
Begnall, C. Gore, J. 8.. Mowbray, J. 8..
Bagwell, J. Graves, K R. has., Lord
Bailey, Sir J. Gray, Lt..CoL Nee-Grenville,R.
Barclay, A. C. Green t G. Newport, Vint.
Barnett, H. Greene, K. Nicholson, W.
Barrow, W. H. Gregory, W. H. Noel, 0. J.
Barttelot, Co/ Grey, T. de North. Col.
Ban, A. Grosvenor, Bari Northoote, Sir 8.
Bess, Si. T. Gurney, R. Parke, C. IW.
Bateson. Sir T. Hamilton, Lord C. J. Padmore, R.
Hatboro! A. A. Hamilton, It W. Meet, R. H.
Beach, sir Si. Hamilton, Vied.. Pliklulltua, Sir J.
Beach, W. W. Hamner, Sir J. Porker, Kelm W.
Beaumont, H.P. Hardy, G. Parry, T.
Beecroft, G. R. Hardy, J. Peel, Mr R.
Bingham Lord Hartley, J. Portman, W. H.
Booth, Sir R. G. Harvey, R. R. Powell, F. S.
Bowen. J. B. Harvey, R. J. Price, W. P.
Brett, W =
M: B.
B. Hay
Hervey.
J. lord A. Priteher3d ,J.
R. N, Sir Pugh.
Heathoote, Mr W. lead, C. 8.
Brown, J. Henley, J. W. Reardon, D. J.
Bruce, Lord R. HenntherMajor, J. itmtoa, G. W.
Bruce, Sir H. H. Herbert, H. A. Ridley, Sir Si.
Bruen, H. Herbert, Pot Robertson. D.
Buckley, L Hegel, Sir T. Robertson, P. F.
Burrell, Sir P. Hem, Sir F. Roll, Sir J.
Campbell, A. H. llia, T. B. Rothschild, N. M.
Colman, .1. H. Hodgkrneoe, 0. Bombe, Vint.
, C. Hodirnou, W. N. Hassell, Sir C.
=Eton, C. R. Borstal/ T. B. Salmons, Aid.
Cartwright, CoL Hothant, Lord Sanyndn, J.
Cave, 8. Howes, IL Sandford, G. M.
Cavendiffi, Lord G. Huddleston, J. W. Itannderson, IL
Ce&L Lord K Hunt, G. W. fiebulegeld, W.
Chatterton, H. Z. Jardine, R. liclater.Hooth, G.
Cobhold, J. C. Jolliffe, H. H. Sconrgeld, J. H.
Cole H. Kaniake, Sir J. Selwyn, C. J.
Colehrooke, Sir T. Lavanegh, A. Severoe, J. K.
()wholly, M. R. Kelk, J. Seymour, G. H.
Comma% F. 8. Kendall, N. Simonds, W. B.
Cony, H. L Lim, J. X. Smith, A.
Cooper, B. H. King, J. O. Smollett, P. B.
Cowper, H. F. ltialie, J. A. fitamoo'e, W.
Cot, W. T. Kinpeote, Cot Stanhope, J. B.
Cranbonte, Visa. Knight, F. W. Stanley, Lord
Crossley Sir F. Knightley, Mr R. Wring-Ma:well,
Curio., ff Loco., Mr K Mr W.
C,....,1Vhet.
R. =l.. Strong*, Mr J.
Stuart Lteut..Col.
Dal=l"'th, Earl of Lamont, J. Stucley, Sir 0. 8.
Dawson, R. P. Langtm, W. G. Start, N. 0.
D=oll4* Lamm C. Start, Lleag-CoL
Di , R. Iducelles, L W. &Meek C. F.
Disrael B. Leader, N. P. Suttee*, H. K
Da Cane, C. Leallain, W. H. Talbot, C. IL
Duff, R. W. lochinere 14Ir K. Tite, W
Dunoombe, Cot Legh, Ma&dC. Torrenn R.
Donne, General Lamm:, G. Trevor, Lord A.
Du Pre, C. G. Immo, Lord H. Turner, C.
Dyke, W. H. Leslie, C P. Vance, J.
Dint*, Col. Lmk
H.
Vaadslear, Col.
Earle, R. A. Liddill, H. 0. Vernon, 11. Y.
F,Mersley, N. Lindsay, CoL C. Walcott, Adm.
Rd cards, Sir H. long, R. P. Walpole, S. H.
Egerton, L C. Lunes, Sir M. Walsh, A.
W. Lowther, J. Walsh, lib J.
replo72. Lord Wireans, J. N. Wstklo, B. W.
Loam, T. W. Mackie, J. Webby, W. K
Foie, 12.-CoL Mackinnon, Capt.
innlgton.Mr T.
Williams, F. H.
redden, .1. Blame P.
Fellows', R. Mangers,, Lord J. Wire. H. C.
Finley, A. 8. Women. Lord G. Wood, B. T.
Floyer, J. Marsh, M H. Wmill, M.
Fordo. CoL Weller, Col. TILLW.
[ Freeldield, C. R. =lt J. R. • Taylor, Col.
1 Gallwey, W. W. Moffatt, 0. Whitmore, H.

Mr. Russell Gurney's amendment, substituting& declara-
tion for the oath to be taken by the poll clerk, was rejected
by a majority of gra only. The ayes were 173, and the
noes 178. By a curious mistake in the parliamentary votes
the amendment is attributed to Mr. Gladstone instead of
Mr. Gurney. It teal opposed by the following 18 liberal
membere—Mr. Akroyd, Mr. Ayrton, Mr. A. Barry, Lord
Ernest Brims, Mr. Calcraft, Mr. De la Poer, Mr. H. Ed-
wards, Mr. Esmond., Lord &Grosvenor, Mr. Grove, Sir T.
Lloyd, Mr. M'Kenna, Capt. Mackinnon, Mr. Rearden, Mr.
A. Seymour, Mr. Staopoole, Mr. Talbot, and Mr. Watkin.

The aglow:votive@ voting for the amendment were 18
in number—Mr. Barrow, Lord B. Cecil, Vint Cranborne,
Mr. Cubitt, Mr. Dinisdae, Mr. Bark, Mr. W. Egerton, Mr.
Gasket!, Mr. Garet, Mr. Darby Griffith, Mr. Hartley, Mr.
Harvey, Sir W. Heatheote, Mr F. Howie, Mr. B. Hope,
Mr. W. Hughes, Mr. Sandford, and SirW.Eitirling4liumell.

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The author of the amendment. Mr. R. Gurney,la oho s eon-
sanative. Mr. Gladstone voted for the amendment, as did
Sir R. Palmer, and also several Roman catholic members.

On Monday Lord Stratford de Radcliffe will
move, " That an humble address be presented to her Ma-
jesty for copies of any correspondence which may have
taken place between her Majesty's government and the
Ottoman Porte or the Hoapodar of the Danubian Princi-
palities respecting measures adopted by the government
of the letter for depriving the Jewish residents in Mol-
davia of their landed property and expelling them from
the country."

Mr. Bagley intends to move, on going into
committee on Artisans and Labourers' Dwellings Bill,
" That it be an instruction to the committee to withdraw
all provision by which it is proposed to impose upon the
local authority the obligation, if and when required by the
owners, to purchase condemned propel ties at price. to be
ascertained under the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act."
Mr. Bagwell will ask the Secretary of State
for the Home Department on Nooday whether his atten-
tion has been drawn to statements in the public press re-
lative to cruelties alleged to be practised in the prepare.
Hon of veal ; and whether, ahead the existing laws be
insufficient, he will take such steps ao he may consider
necessary to prevent the eontinuation of such atrocities.