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opened this discussion this evening, to declare his willing-
ness to meet the appeal which has been made to the house
in a spirit of generosity, and I should therefore ask him
whether, entertaining such views, ho could not come to
the conclusion to accede ire that spirit to a proposition
which the Government have made after mature considera-
tion, and thus contribute to close, in a most gracious
manner, the connexion of the House of Commons with an
event which I hope will lead to the most happy crease-
finances in the case of the Royal pair whom it so inti-
mately concerns. (Cheers.)
Mi-. CONINGHAH wished to state his reasons why he
should support the amendment of his hon. and learned
friend (Mr. Roebuck). He supported that amendment,
first, on pecuniary, and, secondly, and still more, on poli-
tical grounds. (Hear.) The Princess Royal was about to
marry into a foreign house—a German house. After she
had once left these shores and had become identified in in-
terest with a foreign house and a foreign dynasty he deci-
dedly objected to the continuance of such relations with
this country as the proposed annuity would establish.
(Hear, hear.) Her domestic relations with this country
would still remain, but so long as a German Prince was a
stipendiary of this country he should view that connexion
with the greatest jealousy. On these grounds he was in fa-
vour of a fixed payment, and was opposed to an annual
payment. He did not wish to stand between the house and
the division, but would content himself with stating that
he should vote for the amendment of his hon. and learned
friend the member for Sheffield. (Cheers.)
Col. NORTH, who rose amid loud calls for a division,
said there was one point which had been lost sight of dur-
ing the debate which deceived to be borne in mind. The
people of this country interfered with the marriages of the
Royal family in a manner that members of that house per-
sonally would not tolerate. (Cries of "Oh, !" ;.` Divide.")
He referred to the interference which was exercised in de-
claring whom the members of the Royal family should
marry. As long as this interference was kept up Parlia-
ment was bound to act most liberally to them when mar-
riages did take place. (Hear.)
Lord ELCHO (who rose amid cries of " Agreed,") hoped
that his hon. and learned friend would withdraw his
amendment. It was extremely desirable that upon an occa-
sion like the present the house should adopt the recom-
mendation of the right hon. gentleman (Hr. Disraeli) and
pass this resolution unanimously. (Cheers.) He was sure
there was not a member in the house who would not cor-
dially respond to what had fallen from every hon. gentle-
man who had addressed the house with reference to the
loyalty and duty which they all owed to the Sovereign.
The only difference between the hon. members was whe-
ther they should pay the Princess Royal an annuity or a
sum down. (" Divide." "Agree.") He was strongly of opi-
nion that, regard being had to the position of this country
towards foreign countries, it was desirable that the dowry
should be paid in one sum ; but he did not wish to see the
house divide on the subject, and he hoped that his hon.
and learned friend would be induced to withdraw his
amen 'went, so that the house might come to a unanimous
rote in favour of this resolution. (Cheers.)
Mr. ROEBUCK and Lord PALMERSTON rose together,
but the noble viscount gave way in deference to the wishes
of the house. The hon. and learned gentleman said,--I do
not de-sire to press my motion. (Loud cheers ) I have told
the house what I think it ought to do, and if it will permit
me I will now withdraw my motion. (Cheers.)
The amendment was by leave withdrawn.
The first resolution proposed by the CHAKCELLOR of the
EXCHEQUER was then agreed to, and ordered to be reported
to the House.

The house resumed, and again resolved itself into com-
mittee of supply.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER then moved
the ,second resolution, relative to the payment of the
40,000/.