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a bill of this kind might do. He had found this to be the
effect of this long expected measure amongst his own ten-
antry. As to the fear of the borrowing powers given by
this bill, he thought judging from tho experience of Scot-
land, that there was no reason to expect that it would be
seriously objected to. Something ought to be done to pre-
vent a continuance of the exodus now going on ; and, be-
lieving that this bill would have a good effect, he should
support it.

Mr. DAWSON felt surprised, on reading the introduc-
tory speech of the Chief Secretary for Treland, to find that
the name of Mr. Sharman Crawfurd was omitted. (Hear.)
No man had shown a deeper interest in the question than
that hon. gentleman, though many of his ideas were im-
practicable, and though the delay in legislation might in
some degree be attributed to the extent of the demands
which that hon. gentleman made. But the reasons
which made him object to the measures of that hon.
gentleman induced him to support the present measure,
as affording an opportunity for legislating effectively
on this very important subject. The, peculiar circum-
stances of Ireland rendered it impossible for the land-
lord class to make all those improvements which were
necessary for the proper cultivation of the soil ; and when,
therefore, the tenant made improvements he ought to be
compensated at the period at which his tenancy expired, or
was otherwise terminated. The Ulster system was advan-
tageous for the tenant, and it worked so satisfactorily that
the agitation in that part of Ireland was consequently wear-
ing out. The effect of the system was to raise materially the
value of the rights of the tenants. He therefore approved
of that part of the bill which recognised existing tenant
rights in any part of Ireland. To the real solution of this
difficulty a more extended system of leasing was necessary.
Written agreements should be made between landlord and
tenant in the most comprehensive amanner, and witnessed
satisfactorily. In the northern parts of Ireland this bill
excited no enthusiasm ; but he hoped to see the measure,
divested as it was of all impracticable and illusory expecta-
tions, speedily enrolled amongst the statutes of the realm.
(Divide ! divide I)
The O'DONOGHUE moved the adjournment of the de-
bate.

Mr. V. SCULLY appealed to the hon. baronet to with-
draw his motion. The only good part of tho bill was that
which related to the tenant's improvements, all the rest was
bosh. (Laiighter.)

Mr. WHITESIDE said that any bill affecting the pro-
perty of Ireland ought to be well considered. He did not
believe that this bill would ever become law, as it would
never be passed by the Lords. It should not therefore be
supported by those who wished, as he did, to see a settle-
ment of the question. Bills to assimilate the criminal laws
of the two countries had just been brought down from. the
Lords, and why, then, should they now bring in a bill to
make the laws different on this subject ?
Mr. CARDWELL hoped they would be able to satisfy
the house that this was a bill which should be acceded to,
and he could not doubt that in that case the bill would re-
ceive the sanction of the other house of Parliament.

After a few words from Mr. MONSEL, the debate was ad-
journed till Thursday.

LANDLORD AND TENANT (IRELAND) BILL.
Mr. Sergeant DEASY moved the second reading of this
bill, which had originally been brought in, he said, by the
late Lord Chancellor of Ireland (Mr. Napier). The bill
would go to repeal a large number of acts of Parliament,
and would greatly improve the relations that existed be-
tween landlord and tenant. The right hon. gentleman,
having briefly explained the provisions of the bill, which.
was intended, he said, to make an improvement in law
reform, said he should be glad to avail himself of the sug-
gestions of hon. and learned members from Ireland to
make it still more effectual for the objects the bill had in
view.

Mr. WHITESIDE thought the bill was defective in
some of its provisions, and that it would require to be con-
sidered as a whole measure, instead of placing a number of
amendments on the paper.

Mr. V. SCULLY trusted that the second reading of this
bill would not be persevered in at so late an hour of the
night (near one o'clock).
Lord FERMOY supported the motion for the second
reading.
Mr. HASSARD also supported the second reading:
The motion was then agreed to.
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