The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-10
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

HE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
The House Of Lords SAT for short time the 26h ult,
but no business OF any importance was brought under
consideration.
In the House OF Commons Mr. Mccartney asked tho Sc
cretary for War whether the entire charge for pay al
lowspces clothing appointments stores and horses Of
the increased force Of British troops, serving in In
da by Of the mutny would be betrayed and pre-
vded for out Of the Indian alone and If not,
what proportion would be charged Imperial revenue;
also whether any portion Of the coat OF transport had
been borne by the Naval or War Depar,manss.
General Peel said that every farhing or the expense
would be betrayed by the Fast India Company
The Chancellor OF the Echequer then moved that the
House WILL upon Friday next, resolve itself into com
mee TO consider the act Of the 10th and 18th Victoria
%, to provide for the government of India. After
referring 10 the overwhelming maoritios against
Mr.. Baring's motion, That II rs not expcdient at
present 10 legisate upon the government OF India /"
He said that that majority had only given to the noble
lord then at the bead Of the government permission
bring in bis b but by means pledged the House 10
any Of Ia details When the present government
into power thought advisable 10 lay before the House
q scheme for the government of India which some
respects Ike that Of the preceding government yet DIFF
ferent from 1t in many material particulars The
right honorable gentleman proceeded TO contrast tho
main features Of tho two bills, contending that
tho bill of Lord Pamerston though very plain AMI simple
yet despotc and dangerous while the bill OF the pre-
sent government, which had been s.gmatsed compl
Gated, only complicated far ~ partially intro
duced into the government of India elective principle
Of the British constitution. In every other respect
tanned elements for Q council quite able and well in
formed any council which might be selected the
nominees OF the government the bill OF Lord Pal
morston. lilo defended the various provisions u the
bill which he had himself proposed 70 the House,
however modified, he had Little doubt but bill might DO
founded upon them, which would DO found beneficial 70
the best Of India but Whether agreed the
contrary he hoped the House would beware Of allowing
party feeling 70 creep into the oonsiderathn Of any
sure for the government OF that Country
Lord Pamesou said the speech Of the right honorable
gentleman might have been very appropriate he we're
moving The second reading Of bis own bill instead Of
which, however, he was giving Il az funeral Grafton
the very measure-India bill No. which hs hst
himself murdered. The fact yrs, the Indian Minister
responsible 10 Parliament and Il In Parliament the
elective principle requisite 10 secure proper admin
straton Of the government in India The oouncn would not
be the government Of india would only be the adviser Of
the Minister for 10 have control there would be
end to ministerial responsibility. Under those eircum
stances would be absurd 10 have appointed by the
elective principle Mr.. Gladstone said he vn OF opinion
that rash les slate at all while war stu ragged In
India but AZ Parliament had decided differently, he had
bowed 70 that decision, but protested against the resou
ton which bad been placed in the Speakers hand. He
did no, approve Of either Of tho bs which had pre-
seuted 10 the House, for neither Of them provided
council with such varied information with respect 70
India was 70 DO found in the present Court Of
Directors. The FIRST thing requisite Was 10 pro
vide for the protection OF the people Of India,
from ignorance, the ndscreton, and errors Of
the government at bome and In lhe place that no
wars such that in Persia, should DO entered upon In
that country without the knowledge Of Parliament
Colonel sykes and Sir II. verney thought unw.se 10
lesislate for India while The country was al war
Mr.. Gregory moved an amendment, that IL IL not er
pedent 10 pass any resolutions al this moment for the
government Of India
Mr.. Ewart seconded the motion.
Lord J. Russell said the object Of the amendment was
prevent legislation for India during the present year.
and the honorable gentlemen should have given notice Of
such important proposition, nsead OF bringing for
ward after honorable bad len the house under
the impression that there would be no serious opposition
10 the resolution.
Mr.. ysngles opposed both bills, bu, II obliged give
opinion be gave preference that Of the present 60
vernmen,, and would give his supper, 10 the amend
mept
Lord Goderich said he would reserve W himself tie
right Of moving, Friday amendment, that the
mode OF procedure should be By BILL ard not ~ reoia'
ton
Mr.. Horsman suggested that Friday they should only
10 the resolution that government Of India should
be transferred 70 the Crown and then committee
should be apo nied 10 ascertain tie best mode Of carry
ing on, the resolution.