The Sun.
London, England, 1867-08-10 00:00:00

INFERIAL FARLIA.DIENT

HOUSE OF LORDS—LAST EVENING.
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack at
fire o'clock.

THE REFORM BILL.
The Earl of DERBY said that as the House of Commons
had disagreed with the amendments their lordships had
made in the clauses of the Reform Bill, and had trans-
mitted their reasons to the house for their consideration,
be should move that they be discussed on Monday next,
on which occasion he should be prepared to make known
to their lordships the course her Majesty's Government
thought it expedient the house should adopt.
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Duke of BUCKINGHAM stated that he was
happy to lay before the house a convention with the
United States, greatly reducing the expense of
postage to that country. The postage of a letter
now was ls., it would be reduced to 6d.; and whereas
now the postage to Canada through the United States
was ls., it would be reduced to Bd. The United
States in this arrangement had shown the greatest
cordiality. While on the subject he should like to
mention that the postal communication with India
and China would be greatly facilitated, and that
on the advice of the committee, who had long considered
the matter, they had agreed to make a mail to Bombay
and thence to Calcutta and Madras. As an erroneous im-,
pression had gained ground that the Government were
about to place the postal regulations in foreign hands he
took the present opportunity of contradicting it, and
stated that they had no intention whatever to do so, and
were prepared to adopt a scheme approved by ntlemen
ge
on the opposite side of the house.
PARLIAMENTARY REPORTERS.
The Marquis of WESTMEATH withdrew his notice of
motion for a committee to inquire into the arrangements
for reporting the speeches in the House of Lords,
bat re-
peated his complaint that he was not fully or fairly re-
ported, and that he had been spoken of in a most disre-
spectful manner by one of the reporters.
Lord DERBY was glad the motion was not pressed, and
stated, amid the cheers of their lordships, that he thought
they might congratulate themselves on the wonderful ac-
curacy, correctness, and fairness with which their debates
were reported. He had never seen the slightest indication
of partiality in reporting, and thought they would have
no cause to felicitate themselves if the reporters were to
take down and give to the world their speeches in a
verbatim form, for they would then scarcely stand
the test of critical examination. He did not for the moment
believe there was any combination to suppress Lord
Westmeath's speeches, and still less that it had been con-
cocted on account of the number of " Jesuits" connected
with the press; the idea was entirely confined to the mind
of Lord Westmeath. He condemned as most improper the
language which it was alleged a reporter had used in
speaking of ,Lord Westmeath, but thought his lordship
owed no thanks to the confidential friend who had in-
formed him of it.
In moving the second reading of the Factory Acts Ex-
tension Bill, Lord DEVON generally reviewed the whole
subject, and pointed out the value of the clauses in the
new bill, most especially tied one which made its pro-
visions applicable to any warehouse or place of business
where 50 or more persons were employed. He was sure
their lordships would be satisfied of the necessity of thie
bill when ho informed them that the number of women
and children on whom it would confer great moral and
physical benefits exceeded a million and a half.
Lord SHAFTESBURY expressed his deep gratitude to
her Majesty's Government for having introduced this mea-
sure, and l.ointed out with great force the evils which it
would either amend or put a stop to. He trusted that, late
as it was in the Session, the bill would be carried, for
passing it would carry comfort and peace to the hearts of
many thousands.
I,ord HARROWBY, with a few words of warm eulogy
on Lord Shaftesbury's exertions in this good cause, sup-
ported the second reading, which was carried nem. con.
In Committee on the Admiralty Court (Ireland) Bill a
discussion arose on clause 5, directing the removal on his
full salary on the present Judge of the Admiralty Court in
Ireland. This was strongly opposed by Lord Cranworth
and the Marquis of Clanricarde, and as strongly supported
by, the Lord Chancellor. The discussion was pressed to
a division, when there were,— er
For the clause ..................... .............. 25
Against it .......................................... 5
Majority .........................................
The clause was therefore agreed to ; as were the other
clauses, and the bill passed through committee.
The other orderi of the day were then disposed of, and
the house adjourned at 25 minutes past 7 o'clockse .

HOUSE OF COMMONS—LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKER tookE
the chair at 2 o'clock.
TH REFORM BILL.
Sir R. PALMER brought up the report of the commit-
tee appointed last night to frame the reasons for disagree-
ing with certain amendments by their lordships to the Bill
for the Amendment of the Representation of the People.
The "Reasons" were read at length by The Clerk at
the table, and ordered to be transmittel to the House of
Peers for their lordships' consideration.