New-York tribune., 1867-02-25

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mittee of the whole House on Monday, Feb. %:
This House having in the last session OF Parliament
assented TO the second reading OF bill entitled b to
extend the right of voting at elections Of members OF
Parliament in England and Wales is Of opinion,
boroughs in England and wales ought 70 he increased
That such Increase may best he effected by ooh re-
and boroughs and by adding other franchises not depend
ent ON such value.
sentation should be given to the aborng class, is
contrary the Constitution Of this realm to give Ia any
Of the community
- That the occupation franchise in counties and
as That the principle Of plurality of votes il adopted
by Parliament, would facilitate tie settlement of the
borough franchise on an extensive basis. -
"G That is expedient TO revise the existing dsr1bn-
a. That in such revision II is not expedient that any
boroughnow represented in Parliament should be wholly
dsfpnchsed.
this House will acknowledge as Its main consideration Oh
the OF snPpng m 70 e
90 That il is expedent that provision should be made
for the better prevention OF bribery and corruption at
30 That IL s expedient that the system Of gtration
OF IN counties should be assimated, far at pos
sibe. to that which prevails in boroughs
eector If he thinks ft 10 record his vote by means Of
pollmg-paper duly signed and authenticated
" II. That provision be made for diminishing the ds-
which have TO travel for the purpose of re-
cordng their votes that expenditure for such pur
pose shall hereafter be legal
49, That n humble address be presented TO Her Maj
esty praying Her Majesty TO issue royal commission TO
form and submit To the consideration OF Parliament a
scheme for and enlarged boundaries Of the existing
Parliamentary boroughs where the population extends
beyond the limits now assigned TO such boroughs ana 70
X subject 10 the decision OF Parliament the boundaries
such other bOroughs Parliament may deem III Ia he
represented in this House."
The Times condemns the Ministerial plan. The
speech of last night involved the loss of day,
perhaps of session. The enemies of the Ministry
could not have asked better occasion for dersion
With its usual taste fOTcOntradctions The con-
cudes: the House must take the Ministry al their
word, and. mold the resolutions SO as 10 meet the
requirements OF the ease and so the session
of 1867 may not be wasted, and the work or reform
may be- accomplished
The Daily Ndrs concludes that the Government If
resolved To- retain office and let Reform take lts
question; but they are resolved nobody else shall.
Their policy is that Of evasion and delay
The Post thinks that the Ministry charged with
difficnt work should be allowed TO 90 about II in
their own way, even though that way seem round
about. But il doubts whether their plan Is not open
TO the objection that II is no plan whatever.
The Star saws the country will Trrene'Mr Disraehs
abOrtive effort with contemptuOus DISAPPOINTMENT.
The nation will be indignant that its leader, Mr..
Gladstone. obliged To face ministerial an
nOuncement 30 devoid Of dignity, so insulting 10 the
sense OF the House and the spirit of the peo-
pie. The chiyalry Is likely tO become as great by
word in England as IN America. IL seems there u
nothing too paltTy for patrican government to at
tempt.
To the Opposition II was surprise and saiisiac-
ton 1t adds " We believe some Of the subordinate
members of the Cabinet will resign. Indeed there
rumor last night that one one more resgna-
tons had already been sent in'
I'M LONDON DEMONSTRATIONS.
The London papers of the 18th inst. give iullac
count Of the Reform Demonstration Of the previous
day intelligence of the most interesting particulars
of which was received here 40 the time through the
Gable. The Daily Ners report. in describing the
procession through the streets says: The Prince OF
Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh occupied one Of
the upper windows of thc United Service Club, aud
they laughed heartily at the playful ganbols OF some
OF the troopers Of the farIers who were accidentally
halted Al tie end 0f Waterloo-place. AZ the Athcn-
cum opposite the Archbishop OF YORK one or
two other prelates aud Mr.. Charles Dickens were
upon the balconies. The political clubs appeared 10
be given A. arnle ladies aud To those
who are often iucyerenty described as
club foges' The only prominent liberals M ih'
Rcform club were Mr.. W. f. Forster ami Ar
T. Is. Potter IN ~. JameSs,st stray mrnben
of the House of Commons and several peers "en
NJ the windows Of various houses with paities %
ladies' the Duke Of Sutherland Lord Halifax, las
Spencer and Lord X. GTosvenOr among thep.
Lord Rauelaeh on horseback at the skirts OF ih
crowd was applauded by several sections Sh4i
DELAYS occurred ~ the corners Of the street Dutis
there were invariably strong elniorcenens OF poice
posted in the proper positions there was hotue
worse than delay. The fashionable shopkeepen III
Regent-st., partaking; perhaps Of the alarms ea
pressed ON FRIDAY in the House OF Lords, had cbsed
ihefr shops and barred their windows. althoup as
A.. nennIe did NOT stand or pass within yad of
them there was necessity Tor such sacriIle Oi
trade al the commencement of the season. h hp-
pearance uf the banners and marchers alonl Inc
whole length Of Regent-st. was very imposing. me me
procession made the best OF ts way along thf ceaI
uound in the Euston Road, hhNlng Wcsousy
ahopted the suggestion Of the Council TO clpt tne
American Minister III Portlandplace. FROM Alhgs-
cross TO the end of the journey the speetators"eiol
fnU svmuathy with the RefOmeTs, cheering thenli
and greeting them with waving handkercheis ana
flags. ~, ~ c.,,r, Nf;u
NJ p. was read at the evening meeting al the
Agricultural Hall, lslington; .,,,,,,ru.p,pKrena
"Dr,p s,p.-Tbe reform movement has thmfaT been
conducted wlthgTeat energy and Judgment an hatn 1
no doubt that the demonstration on nouay % m,i
be signal and most valuable success ieei
better ON several accounts that should not Ersohay
take part In the first place the same eShs M tb ss
nouncement Of their plans In regard 70 lciOin na LIE
likely TO lead TO more or & iesS sSIicdn6ty Ii Of th do
not feel myself capable Of dong WORK ~ snat puDSS
Ineetngs and In the House too. one OF the "eis hs
"a INV time or my strength is adequate To ed having
no special aptitude as several OF our iTlcie ~ | az
dressing public meetings, think II best Una my 'as @
ar, dre Hem should I've confined 10 exceptional cases.
Your former great meeting 81 the Agcuun iaii ns
AZ AZ p ,yar fnr the course took that OCCASION II at
the present time there was the snaesl PossD'} ~ 3
o y" vou at once and take my share OF whatever be-
feL But there IL, happily, no grJunu gi ,ors IS NIL
hensiOn. ! am dear sir, very 'ruiS Soui'' - S' '
81 Edmond Beales, esd -
ADpnPss TO THE RIGHT HON W. r. "LA'sloNE' W. -
On the lth inst deputation from th Council OF
the Reform League waited upon the Right Hon W.
r. Gladstone at his residence to presen HIM with an
address from the council, members 4d delegates
MIR Bcades in short speech, descrlDe, ulIe l Icss9
Witch prevailed in the country genehliy WIN re re-
gard to the right honorable gentema%hon ne IL"
dressed and then handed him the aads on the
oecnssitv Of settlement, but especially OF prompt
settlement Of the question of Reform and sad 5 had
nnfortunaey the counter sse vd wG nnnou ,
onnosed to that Of the Parliament last session.
although not only jushfable but leceSsly I ,,,aaT na