The Liverpool Standard, and General Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-07-25 00:00:00

HOUSE OF COMMONS, JULY 24,

The Admiralty Courts Bill and the Land Revenue of
the Crown Bill were read a third time.

On the motion for the third reading of the Land
Assessed and Taxes Bill, some discussion took place, in
which Mr. HENLEY, Mr. W. WILLIAMS, and other hon.
members took part, the point raised being the one re-
lating to the liability of the taxpayer to pay his taxes over
again, in case of the default of the collector. Objections
were also made to the hurried introduction of the bill.
Ultimately, the debate was adjourned until Tuesday

evening,

A short discussion took place on the Duchy of Cornwall
Office Bill, the further progress of which was objected to.
Lord J. RUSSELL was willing to consent to the postpone-
ment of the third reading to Thursday.—Mr. Wrsn moved
as an amendment that it be postponed to this day three
months. The house divided, and there appeared for post-
poning the bill to Thursday, 79 ; for the amendment, 18 ;
majority, 61.

The Highways Public Health Act Bill was read a third
time.

The Bribery Bill was considered as amended.

Lord J. RUSSELL moved the introduction of a clause
declaring that the giving or causing to be given any meat,
drink, or refreshment, or any money or tickets, to any
voter, to amount to bribery or treating within the mean-
ing of this act.

Mr. HENLEY was wholly opposed to the clause.

The ATTORNEY-GENERALdefended the clause. He
hoped that the question of refreshment would be settled
one way or other.

Mr. HILDYAED opposed the clause, and while he was
speaking the house was summoned by Black Rod to the
House of Lords, to hear the royal assent given by com-
mission to several bills. On the return of the Speaker,
the discussion of the clause was resumed.

Mr. HILDTARD contended that by the adoption of this
clause the house would defeat its own purpose.
Lord J. RussELL replied, urging that there were strong
objections to sanctioning the payment of refreshment
tickets, which practically could not be limited, and would
lead to great abuses.

Sir F. KELLY thought that the clause should be modi-
fied to some extent.

After some observations from Mr. J. 'Smug, Mr.
KifIGHTLEY, and other members, in opposition to the
clause, the debate was adjourned till to-morrow.
Four o'clock having arrived, the house adjourned till
six o'clock.

The house resumed at six o'clock.
In reply to Sir J. Pakington, Lord PALMERSTON said
ht. had nnnan+,l--nrl to varinna amendments in +.hi TL3nanvai
of Nuisances Bill, the principle of which was to exempt
trades and professions from being interfered with under
the clause for the removal of nuisances, and to give the
power of appeal after conviction.

The house went into committee of supply, when Her
Majesty's message of Friday was taken into consideration.
Lord J. RUSSELL, in moving for a vote of credit of
£3,000,000, commenced by thanking the house for the
forbearance it had displayed in not having embarrassed
the Government by untimely questions as to the opera-
tions going on at the seat of war, and next referred to
the large military and naval preparations which Govern-
ment had been enabled to fit out. He then took a brief
review of the events which have taken place since the
commencement of the war. He paid a just tribute to the
valour of the Turkish army, and especially to their heroic
defence of Silistria. He referred also in terms of congra
tulation to the cordial understanding existing between
France and England, of which the embarkation of French
troops in English vessels was so striking a proof. Ad-
verting to the present state of affairs the noble lord said
he should decline entering into details, as to the service
for which this vote was required, intimating, however,
that about £2,000,000 of the sum would probably be
wanted for the ordnance and commissariat departments.
He did not, however, deem it consistent with his duty to
go into particulars on these points, simply stating that
the sum asked for was relied upon by the Government
to enable them to direct the resources confided to them
with such success as to lead to an honourable peace. He
next alluded to the general state of Europe, and especially
to the part which will probably be taken by Austria.
After giving a summary of the recent negotiations between
the German Powers and Austria, he said that the answer
given by Russia was not such as offered any grounds
for further negotiation, and that our only course was to
endeavour to obtain by arms such conditions as were
consistent with a just, honourable, and safe peace. He
stated unequivocally that no conditions would be safe or
honourable that left Russia in the same menacing posi-
tion she occupied before the war ; and that it was our
special duty to take care and not leave Turkey
in as bad or worse condition than she then was. It
was impossible to stop, therefore, until we had ob-
tained security against Russian aggression on the
dominions of Turkey and the independence of Europe,
and our business was to prevent that consummation. If
this nation shrank from the contest, and tried to patch up
a hollow and inconsistent peace, we should at once lose
our allies, and the confidence and support of Europe.
After adverting to the immense supplies already granted
by parliament in aid of the war, the noble lord expressed
a hope that the views he had put forth would not be
weakened by discussion in the councils of the nation, and
that they would receive the sanction of the country. In
conclusion, he alluded to the question of an autumnal
session, stating that government could not accept the
restrictions which he understood would be attempted to
be proposed by a right hon. gentleman. Circumstances
might render it desirable that parliament should very soon
again meet, but government must be left to act as it
judged proper, according as the time might seem to de-
mand. The noble lord sat down amidst loud cheers from
all parts of the house.

Mr. Alcocs maintained the necessity of an expedition
to the Crimea.

Mr. Rtxxs thought that an after•session would be
found necessary.

Mr. HUME vindicated the ministry generally, and hoped
that nothing in the shape of a subsidy would be granted
to Turkey.

Mr. BLACKETT complained that the ministers had done
themselves injustice by not more readily furnishing ac.
counts of the negotiations which have been going on with
the German powers.

Mr. COBDEN discussed the question of a descent
upon the Crimea, urging the difficulties arising from
climate and population, who were more disposed to
lean to Russia than Turkey. He vindicated the rights of
the Christian population of Turkey. He also severely
criticised the " delusions" of those who thought that the
interest of Hungarian or Italian liberty would be pro.
moted by the war.

Mr. LAMM replied to Mr. Cobden. He contended that
the Greeks, if they had been masters of Turkey, would
never have been able to resist the aggressions of Russia.
He vindicated Turkey, at considerable length, from the
charge of barbarism. He considered the conduct of Go-
vernment,in relation to the war,as wanting, in many respects,
in promptitude and sound judgment. It was absolutely neces-
sary to have the most complete and satisfactory assurances
before parliament separated, as to the aims and objects of
the war. He went in detail into the state of affairs in the
East, which he maintained imperatively called for the
most vigorous measures in the prosecution of the war.
Lord D. SIVA.= commented in severe terms on the
want of CUM' displayed in the conduct of the war, and