The Express.
London, England, 1866-05-01 00:00:00

OATHS OF MEMBERS.

Sir G. GREY rose to move the following resolution :
" That members may take and subscribe the oath required
by law, at any time during the sitting of the house, before
the orders of the day or notices of motion have been dis-
posed of ; but no debate or business shall be interrupted for
that purpose."
The motion was agreed to, so was also the following :
" That the standing order of the 15th day of August,
1860, relative to the swearing of persons professing the
Jewish religion, be repesled."
-THE FRANCHISE BILL.—MINISTERIAL EXPLA-
NATION.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, who was
reoeived with loud and continued cheering from all parts
of the house, rose and aaid—Elir,—l stated on Friday
night, or, rather, to be more literally correct, at daybreak
on Saturday, that I would to-day, with the permission of
the house, make known the views her Majesty's government
entertained with respect to the most important of the
public business before the house in which they are °an-
imate& Of course, after such a division as took place at
the time I have named, it is right that I should mention
the view which the government take of their position.
(Heer, hear.) Her Majesty's government have not seen in

that division any reason or warrant for their desisting
tram the affairs in which they are engaged to endeavour to
ban into law a measure for the representation of the
people. (Cheers.) They understand their position to be
as follows. Not to dwell for the moment upon the slight
numerical difference between the minority and majority—
(laughter from the opposition) one moiety of the
home was prepared to accede to the proposal of
the government to eater upon the ameidmation of

the Franchise Bill on the understanding which subsisted
before the second reading—that is to say, the pledge given
by the government, that they would introduce into the
house, before going into committee on the Franchise Bill,
• bill relating to the redistribution of seats, and also bills
relating to the subjects of reform in Scotland and Ireland.
The other moiety of the house did not declare itself unwil-
ling to enter upon the consideration of the Franchise Bill
but, on the oontrary, acquiesced in the motion, when the
second reading became the main question before the
house. (Hear, hear.) That moiety of the house, how-
ever, interposed an important condition, and thought that
the amendment proposed by them should be first canal-
dered with • view that they might be able to understand
more clearly the whole intentions of the government upon
this question of parliamentary reform. By the term
" whole intentions," I understand the intentions of the
government with regard to the redistribution of seats.
(Hear, hear.) No doubt as collateral to that were to be
considered the views of the government with respect to
the question of boundaries—(hear, hear)—and the ar-
rangements for reform in Ireland and Scotland. There-
fore it would appear, in the position in which we stand,
the whole house has agreed upon the taking
into consideration the whole question of parlia-
mentary reform, of course without the smallest
prejudice to its judgment when in
of that information. I stated in the course of t debate
that the government would be very unwilling to quarrel
upon any mere question of procedure with those wl.o
might be agreed with them in the main object they had in
view. Nothing has occurred, and nothing could very well
occur, between that time and this to give us further in-
forma:ion as to any views or wishes of the house, or any
part of the house, with respect to question' of procedure.
In fact, I think it is obvious that hon. gentlemen whose
minds may be open to any further view or plan
may naturally be waiting for the production of
the government bill with regard to the redistribution
of seats. That being so, we come to the conclusion that
our present duty is a very simple one. It is to loos no
time in producing the plan we shall recommend to the
house in respect to the redistribution of seats. (Hear,
hear.) That cannot be done on Thursday next, because
after the delays that have taken place in regard to the
production of the financial statement, it would not be
convenient for the course of public business that that
statement should be further delayed. (Hear, hear.) But
we propose that on Monday next we shall ask leave—
postpomng for that purpose the orders of the day—to
bring in • bill for the redistribution of seats. (Cheers.)
In giving that notice I shall also propose to place for
Monday next the committee on the Franchise Bill, not
with the view of asking the house to go into committee
then, but because I think that before that time we shall
not be in a condition to arrive at any clear view with
regard to the precise day for asking the Speaker to leave
the chair. I have nothing further to say so far as regards
the question of parliamentary reform. (Hear, hear.) The
house will therefore be good enough to understand that I
propose on Thursday next, in committee of ways and
means, to make the usual financial statement.
And I would venture to make an observation on that
subject which is intended entirely for the convenience of
the house, with which they will deal as they think fit.
The old and regular practice of the house, until quite
recently, was this, that after the financial statement an
opportunity was given to hon. members of rising in pretty
quick succession and putting questions to the minister
with respect to any points they thought required further
explanation. There was great convenience in that practice,
because it enabled gentlemen at once to obtain whatever
information they required. Of late years there has been •
tendency to substitute a general debate on finance. The
consequence is that gentlemen have found it difficult
to put questions which, if they had had the opportunity of
putting them, would have enabled tho statement to go
forth in a more complete and intelligible form. I would
very respectfully submit, without any wish to control
debate, that it would be for the convenience of the house
if, after the financial statement, those who objected were
allowed to take the opportunity of putting questions at
once. (Hear, hear.) There is also an important subject
on which I returned an answer last week to the noble lord
the member for North Leicestershire (Lord J. Manners),
who asked me whether I was able to decide upon the plan
I proposed to submit to the house with respect to church
rates. lam not able this day to return an answer to that
question, but I hope to be enabled to do so on Thursday,
when I may be enabled to indicate a plan for a satisfactory
settlement of the question. (Cheers.)
Mr. H. BAILLIE asked whether the government in-
tended to carry on the Franchise Bill and the Redistribu-
tion Bill together.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER wished to
confine himself to the notice given. He did not think hon.
gentlemen would be in a favourable position to form a
judgment until the Redistribution Bill had been intro-
duced. The government did not wish to do anything
which would in the slightest degree tend to disagreement.
(Hear, hear.)
Mr. WHITESIDE wished to know whether the bill, or
whatever the government was going to produce—la laught—
would deal with both the franchise and the redistribution
of sesta in Ireland.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER hoped the
bill relating to Ireland, which he trusted would be intro-
duced on Monday next, would be, so far as the government
were concerned, a complete measure. (Laughter and cheers.)
Sir L. PALK said be understood the GChaanncellor of the
Exchequer to say he would pass the Redistribution Bill
pen paean with the other bill. He wished to ask whether
the government would give members a sufficient opportu-
nity to consider the bill relating to the redistribution of
seats, and whether government would take the second
reading of that bill before they asked the house to go into
committee on the Franchise Bill; because it seemed to him
to bee matter of vast importance, if they were to have •
reform bill, that they should not only have a bill for the
redistribution of seats, but also a measure for regulating
and defining the boundaries of boroughs before going into
committee on the Reform Bill.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER hoped it
might be taken for granted that the government would
make no attempt to deprive hon. members of due time
for considering their course after the government plan for
the redistribution of seats had been placed on the table.
Sir J. FEROI'SSON begged to ask when the Reform
Bill for Scotland would be introduced, and whether the
Franchise Bill with regard to Scotland would be read •
second time before or after the other parts of the measure.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
Reform Bill for Scotland would, he hoped, be introduced
on Mondaext by the Lord Advocate.
Mr. BOUYERIE—I wish to say that I think, on the
whole, the coarse taken by the government is undoubtedly
the right and proper one—(cheersl—because it must be
borne in mind, that now that the bill for the reduction of
the franchise has been read a second time the whole hones
has really agreed upon this principle. The minority which,
on Friday night, divided in support of the amendment of
the noble lord the member for Chester expressed their
desire to coesider a measure of reform which would lead to
a settlement of the question, and also a desire to me the
.cheese submitted to that house. Both these points are
now achieved. (Hear, hear.) The settlement of this
question must depend entirely on the bill to be sub-
mitted to the house, but having no idea what
that bill will contain, it is impossible to know
whether the two bills will settle or will form • basis for the
settlement of this question. lam one of those who on this
side of the house, in common with many others support3d
the government the other night, but I think this question
ought to be considered as • whole, and that if possible we
ought tocome to • settlement. (" Hear," and • laugh.) I gave
my support to the government against the amendment of
the noble lord because their plan appeared to me the only
feasible mode in which we could see some prospect of
aiming to • settlement. (Hear, bear.) It is quite clear
that if the amendment had been successful, and the govern-
ment bad gone out of office, and the bill had been lost, we
should have been as far from a settlement as ever. I am
inclined to agree with what fell from an hon. friend of
mine opposite, that no satisfactory settlement of this
question could be arrived at without the consent and co-
operation of some, at any rate, of the gentlemen who sit
on the other side of the house. The power' of resistance
to any measure of this kind in quiet times like ours are so
great, that unless terms of conciliation are held out
there is no chance of that resistance being overcome. But
I believe it would be to the interest of those gentlemen
opposite to come to • reasonable adjustment of this ques-
tion. I cannot but think that if the measure to be intro-
duced • week hence is a fair one, and fairly takes into
consideration what cannot be neglected, namely, the claims
of the landed interest of the country to have some share
in the redistribution of seats—l cannot but think that if
the question of the redistribution of seats were treated in
some such way it might afford, perhaps, a fair basis forsome
adjustment and settlement of this great question. Thereat.
two grievances with respect to this question, the grievance
of the great unrepresented towns and portions of towns—
those places which have sprung up chiefly in the north of
England, and one or two in the south of England since
the last adjustment which have no representation in
this house. According to our old fashioned constitution,
if the same circumstance had occurred 200 years ago, such
places would at once have lied writs sent down to them re-
questing them toreturn members tothis house. Thereis also
• grievance in the counties, which is, that in proportion to
their wealth, their taxation, and their population, they
are very much less represented than the boroughs (hear,
hear)—and I cannot but think that much of the resietence
offered by hon. gentlemen opposite to the Franchise Bill
has arisen from alarm and uneasiness in supposing that
those claims of the landed interest would not meet with a
fair consideration unless the whole question came before
us. When this question comes as • whole before the
house it will be perfectly competent for the house to deal
with it as • whole. There is power in this house, which
has bean exercised in former times of directing • commit-
tee to join two bills into one, so that when the house is
in possession of the scheme, if it be a good one, or admits
of being made a good one by reasonable alteration—tar I
apprehend thigovernment are not prepared to stand upon the
. .
=• verbs in every section and item of the bill7surely
itt abed opportunity for members whoare desirous of
obtaining • fair settlement on fair terms, to try if they
cannot agree upon the question. (Hear, hear.) I think it
all depends upon the spirit in which we and hon. gentle-
men opposite approach it—a spirit in which they have no
' desire to offer resistance, because a proposition WOWS Lem
this side of the house, but from a feeling of regard to the
' public interest, and from the desire they must have in that

THE EXPRESS, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 1, 1866.

1 interest to see this question settled, and from a regard also
to their interests as a party, because I cannot conceive any
worse position for them to occupy as • party in this
country or in this house than that this question should
always remain to be a trouble to them whenever they
have any chance of obtaining power, that it should
be a stick in the hands of the Metal party to thresh them
with whenever they come into power. (" Hear, hear,"
and laughter.) I think there is a fund of good sense in
this house, which will enable us, when we approach the
question in a proper spirit, to come to some settlement.
I upraised my opinion in the early part of the session,
and I still think, that the government made a great mis-
take in the mode in which they first approached this sub-
hect ; but that was a question of judgment on which, per-
aps, they were as wen able to form an opinion as myself ;
but, at any rate, that mistake has been remedied—we
are now to have the whole scheme before us, and let us
try if we cannot coma to some common understanding
upon it, and arrive at some fair settlement. (Hear, hear.)
I beg to reeve the adjournment of the home.
Mr. H. BAILLIE said he wished to ask the Chancellor
of the Exchequer whether the Reform Bill for Scotland
would be like the Irish bill, a complete measure involving
the redistribution of seats as well as the lowering of the
franchise ? Let it not be supposed that no redistribution
of seats was required in Scotland. There was the county
of Sutherland, with only two hundred electors, almost
every one of them being the tenants of one individtud.
That county might very fairly be united with the county
of Caithness, and the member for Sutherlandahhe might
very appropriately be given to the city of Glasgow.
Mr. WHITE said they had bad much talk about stand-
ing or falling by the bill. He had thought when the go-
vernment were in so miserable a majority—although that
might have been owing to his ignorance—they would have
rengned. (Hear.) The right hon. gentleman the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer had in his speech conveyed to his
(Mr. White's) mind the impression that if they went into
committee on the bill, and the house in its wisdom should
agree to an increase on the borough tremblee proposed in
the bill, such a resolution would be accepted by the go-
vernment as fatal to the bill. He wished to know whether
this was the case—whether, if the house were to put the
borough franchise at Si., the government would consider
such a result fatal to the bill. (Hear.)
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER—I under-
stand standing or falling by the bill to mean this—
that as long as the bill stands we stand—if it falls, we fall.
(Hear, hear.) But we take the view that the bin still
stands. With respect to any alterations of the bill in
committee, I did not intend to convey, and I believe I did
not convey, anything as to what clauses were important or
vital and what were unimportant. That is a matter
which I conceived to be entirely out of the province of the
short explanation I have just made, and I hope my hon.
friend will not draw any inference whatever from it.
(Hear, hear.)
Captain VIVIAN expressed his full concurrence in the
sentiments of the right hon. gentleman the member for
Kilmarnock as to the desirability of hon. members on both
sides of the house endeavouring to arrive at some satisfac-
tory settlement of this question.
Lord J. MANNERS called the attention of the right
hon. gentleman the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the
fact that the date fixed for going into committee on the
Church Rates Abolition Bill was the Wednesday following
the day on which the right hon. gentleman had stated he
should 'be prepared to lay before the house the new clauses
=tto be added to the bill. He (the noble lord)
it a longer period would be allowed for the consi-
deration of those clauses.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER—I entirely
agree with the noble lord that nothing could be more
objectionable than to proceed with the clauses without
giving all persons interested in the matter a full oppor-
tunity of considering their scope and bearing. (Hear.)
Mr. O'REILLY called attention to the propriety of ex-
tending the advantages of the Saturday half holiday to
those members of the service which do not yet enjoy it,
and asked if the government bad taken any steps in the
matter.

*parting intelligence.

TATTIMIALIA.—MeNDAT.
The most Important movements on the Derby since our last
return from Knightehridge have been in connexion with Lord
Lyon, who on Saturday night wmalmost threatened with absolute
" knocking-out" at a well known West-end rendezvous, when as
much as lo to 1 was laid, and 3to 1 that be did not run. This
hostile demonstration had Its origin In one of the raided canards
imaginable, as those who had the temerity to take part In
te found to their coat ere this. At the Victoria
Club to-day there was still • smouldering feeling
of antagonism against Mr. Sutton's horse, for DO
sooner had a " ring " formed than a large northern
speculator commenced operations by offering to lay 600 to 200,
which, however, was accepted twice. The alacrity with which
his friends came to the rescue quickly restored confidence in
Lord Lyon, and • further transaction of 650 to 200 reinstated him
In almost as firm a position as that which be occutz
to Satur-
day, 6 2 beltthe extreme to which layers felt to go.
At Albert-gate there was hardly anything to choose between him
and Rustic, although "the Lyon" was supported for more money.
Each had his Moods, and both were "barred" In turn, but at the
close of the room 6 to 2 was offered on the field. During the Ches-
ter meeting Roden gave a foreshadowing of what he would arrive at
in the price current, and the confidence reposed in him at " the
Club " on Saturday was further increased here to-day, ea, after
1000 to 80 had been accepted several times, be advanced to 10 to
1, taken to E 250. Vsepan had also many select admirers, who
religiously believed in the easy manner in which this hone has
been able to dispose of Breadalbane, for they were nothing loth
to take 13 to 1, and finally 1000 to 80. Another
of the " coming " division is the Bribery colt, a moiety of •
commission having been effected in his favour this afternoon at
20 to 1. The Stalker and Blue Riband could not hold their own
at 1000 to 95, and had any friends of the Marquis of Hastings'
horse been willing even to accept • point more they might have
had It. The soccer of Student, which some were Infatuated
enough to believe was still on the cards, was placed beyond all
doubt by the following notice, which was posted in the subscrip-
tion room .—" Student was struck out of the Derby at 8 p.m.
this day, April 30." Settling on Chester was carried on during
the early portion of the afternoon, but in consequence of the
"hard hits" received by bookmakers, matters did not proceed am
smoothly as could be

DERBY.
5 to S mist Mr. R. Satton's Lord Lyon (t and off)
6 to S Duke of Beaufort's Rustic (t and olf)
10 to 1 Lord St. Vincent's Redan (I freely)
100 to 8 Mr. H. Chaplin's 'Vespalan (t)
20 to 1 Lard Ailashwy's colt by Stockwell—Brawn (5)
1000 to 35 Mr. Jackson's (Ribber (off)
1000 to 35 Marquis of Hastings' Blue Riband (off)
30 to 1 Mr. BC. Naylor's Monarch of the Glen (t)

BSITLNO AT MANI
Dial
_ _

.-MONDAY.

Mr. aHILDKRS, while willing to give all credit and ad-
vantage to the civil service, said that the nature of the
public business in some of the departments rendered it
impoeale to close the offices early on Saturday ; and that
being so, it would not be practicable to adopt the rule in
the other departments.
In answer to General Dt7,114/1,
Mr. C. FORTESCUE said that it had not been deter-
mined whether the Irish militia would be called out this
year, but they certainly would not be assembled at
present.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY.
In answer to Mr. BINTIZICK,
Mr. COWPER said that a committee of five gentle.
men had been appointed to consider, in conjunction
with several architects, the design' for the new courts of
law. Twelve architects had been selected to compete for
the design for the new buildings about to be erected as
additions to the National Gallery.
THE CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMATES.
The house then went into committee on the Civil Service
Estimates, commencing with vote 14,
46,0001. for the purchase of a site for the enlargement of
the National Gallery, which was 'greed to, as were
20,0001. for the London University ;
7,0001. for the Chapter-house, Westminster ;
And the remainder of the votes in class 1, with the
exception of that for the Natural History Museum, which
was
postponed. Clan disposed of, and several votes taken in Clam
3, when the house resumed.
The Lunacy Acts (Scotland) Amendment Bill was taken
in committee.
The Hop Trade Bill pealed through committee.
LANDLORD AND TENANT (IRELAND) LAW.
Mr. C. FORTESCUE moved for leave to bring 'm a bill
to amend the law of landlord and tenant in Ireland, the
object of which is to take away existing restrictions on the
improvements of the estates, to make leases available for
31 years for agricultural, and 61 for building purposes.
With regard to tenants' improvements it was pro-
that the tenant should have a legal bene-
ficial interest in all improvements effected by him-
self, leaving perfect freedom of contracts between
landlord and tenant ; while in case of ejectment a sum
should be raid to the tenant, as agreed on with the land-
lord, and if no agreement could be come to between
them, an officer from the office of Public Works should
arbitrate in the matter, an appeal from his decision being
given to the chairman of quarter sessions. The limitation
of amount would be 5/. per acre, and of time 31 years for
agricultural, and 61 for building improvements. It was
also proposed to take away the right of diet-rem in all
cases in which it is not the subject of special agreement
between the landlord and tenant.
Lord NAAS failed to discover anything new in the bill.
All its provisions had been over and over again rejected in
both houses, as involving violations of the rights of pro-
TV.
Colonel OREVILLE said the noble lord forgot that the
govenimer. . of Lord Derby had proposed to give compen-
sation to tenants for improvements made twenty years be-
fore the passing of the act. In his (Colonel Greville's)
opinion, there was throughout the speech of the right hon.
gentleman a disposition to do what was right and just
towards Ireland, and he was sure the measure
proposed would be received in Ireland with the greatest
approbation.
Mr. WHITEBIDE was surprised to hear from honour-
able gentlemen that the legislation for England
and Ireland was to be conducted upon different
principles. But in his opinion there ought to
be the same law in both countries, and he warned Irish
members that they could not carry through any house of
parliament a measure which landlords knew would not be
applicable to England. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. LAWSON was surprised at the spirit in which the
bill had been received by the right hon. gentleman and by
the noble lord. (Cheers.) He believed that the bulk of
the landlords of Ireland were good ones, and no one could
surely object to a bill the purpose of which was to prevent
a bad man from doing what a good man would never wish
to do. (Cheers.)
Mr. GEORGE strongly insisted on the inconveniences
that would accrue if no notice of the intended improve-
ments was given to the landlord. It seemed to him that
the result of the bill would be to lead to a general adoption
of written contractors. (Cheers.)
Mr. SYNAN protested against any attempt at discussing
A bill the terms of which were not before the house. As
for the act of 1860, not a single case had yet occurred in
which the act had been put In force. (Hear, bear.)
Mr. SULLIVAN denied that the rights of property in-
cluded a right to hold land improved, or to confiscate the
capital which the tenant had honestly spent upon it.
(Hear, hear.)
Captain ESMONDE, as a landlord, thanked the govern-
ment for bringing forward the bill.
Mr. MAGUIRE exhorted the right hon. gentleman (Mr.
Whiteside) to assist the government in carrying the bill.
, Leave was then given.
ART UNION LAWS.
General DUN. NE (for Lord It. Montagu) nominated the
select committee on art union laws as follows :—Lord R.
Montagu, Sir M. Beach, Mr. Blake. Mr. Schreiber, Mr. B.
Hope, Sir W. Stirling-Maxwell, Mr. Beutinck, General
Dunne, Mr. Monsen, Mr. Barley, Sir W. Dilke, the O'Cenor
Don, Mr. F. L. Gower, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Torrence
Agreed to.
EDINBURGH ANNUITY TAX ABOLITION ACT,
1860, AND CANONGATE ANNUITY TAX ACT.
Mr. M'LAREN moved for a select committee to
into the operation of the Edinburgh Annuity Tax Itt
tion Act, 1860, and the Canongate Annuity Tax Act, and
to report their opinion thereon to the house.
Agreed to.

6to 2 east Btu* (t) l3lto 1 apt Knight of the
a to 1 Lord Lyon Crescent (
100 to 8 Roden (t) (t)
33 to 1 Monarch oft) the
100 to 8 Vevaiiin (t) Glen (t)
25 to 1 Blue ilbend (t) 10 to 1 Btrathoonan t)
25 to 1 Bribery colt (t) 100 to 1 Hawthorn (t)
313 to 1 Blabber (t)

THE PALL OP A BRIDGE AND LOSS OF SIX
LIVES AT CARSHALTONHILL.

Yesterday evening Mr. Win. Carter, coroner for
Surrey, opened an inquiry at the Windsor astle Tavern,
Carahalton, relative to the fall of a railway bridge near
Sutton, over the new line of railway in course of construe-
tion for the London and South Coast Company, by which
Edward Barrett, 35, Richard Hutchinson, 20, bleary Tan-
ner, 33, Thomas Round, Charles Collard, and Wm. Cook,
ware instantaneous) y killed. Mr. Wilson, instructed by
Mr. Fisher, appeared for Mr. Firbank, the contractor for
the works ; and Mr. Faithful represented the London and
South Coast Railway Company. In order that the nature
of the occurrence may be understood it is necessary
to state that the new line in question—the
Peckham and Sutton extension—runs parallel to the
main road from Carahalton to Sutton, and that
the cutting is made through the solid chalk at a depth of
some 50 or 60 feet. A farmers' road at right angles to the
Carshalton road, near Cenhalton-hill, crossing the south
of the cutting, it was necessary to construct a bridge over
it. A bridge of a large span—it is said the span was 80
feet—was accordingly constructed, and to save expense of
scaffolding, fie., the chalk was merely cut down, so as
to form a support for the centring. When the brickwork
was laid there was only one foot of span between it and
the chalk. Some four or five transverse galleries, about
four feet deep, were cut through the top of the chalk, to
enable workmen to get at and strike the centring and
point the brickwork. The centring was struck on Tuesday
last, and the men were in the little galleries pre to
point the brickwork on Saturday, when the bridge
the fall being of course only one foot. The debris
to death all the men in the galleries, with the exception of
a man named John White, who fortunately was able to
extricate himself from the rubbish which pressed on him.
White was the only witness as to the accident that was
examined yesterday, and he stated that neither be
nor any of his unfortunate comrades bad any appre-
hension of danger. At first there was a puff of
wind, which he distinctly felt, and then the whole bridge
came in. He was buried, but he got out and found no
I trace of the other,. He hallooed out, and men came in,
I and in the course of two hours got them all out of the gal-
leries quite dead. Voce of the men had been at work
with pickaxes, enlarging the galleries, for the bricklayers'
labourers to stand upright in them. It is stated that the
cause of the catastrophe was the action of the rain on Sa-
turday last weakening the abutments, the brickwork of
which had not had sufficient time to sat. No evidence,
however, has as yet been taken on this point. Dr. W. H.
Creasy proved that all the men died from suffocation.
Most of them had terrible fractures of the skull. The
proceedings were adjourned after the identification of four
of the deceased until next Wednesday week.