Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-03-20
Foreign News.
ENGLAND.

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The press of this city is commenting on the
statement made 10 the commons last night by
Gladstone relative to the reply of the American
government to Earl Granville note generally eX-
press the opinion thar the communication OF the
premier will create disappointment and apprehen
SONS throughout the country. The government
is urged 10 bring the present difficulty with
America to an amicable and honorable solution.
IN the house OF lords this evening, Baron RedeS
dale said he had no wish TO embarasS the gov
ernment. He thought rather that an expires
SION OF opinion on the part of this house would
be useful. He therefore gave notice that he
should Introduce a resolve declaring it the
common interest of all nations to decide
whether, when two beligcrents have been recon-
ciled, and become one nation, they can demand,
rs such nation, from a neutral state indemnity
for damages done one of the belligerentS. Lord
Gedesdae added that if this resolve was carried
he should move an address to the crown, pray
ing for an International congress, to he called
by GreatBritain, for the settlement of this ques-
ton.
Earl Derby gave notice that he should ask the
government what course it intended to pursue
with regard TO the treaty of Washington.
In the house of commons Mr. Disraeli gave
notice that he should bring to the consideration
OF the house the state of their relations with the
United States
MIR forSman reminded the house that he had
already notified the government of his intention
to question it, and he begged a reply now. Was
Gladstone prepared to give parliament aSsur
ance that in case fresh negotiations were entered
upon with the American government, no pro-
posals would be finally accepted until they re-
celyed the sanction of parliament?
MIR. Gladstone said he was sorry he was I'M
able TO answer the question tonight. He had
had no opportunity TO give the subject the con-
sidemton it demanded, or even to consult with
his colleagues.
blr. HOrSman intmated that he should repeat
the question to morrow.
THE GROWN EXPENSES QUESTIONED.
A remarkable scene occurred in the commons
tonight When Sir Charles w bikes resolve
TO investigate the expenses of the crown came
up, the speaker called upon Sir Charles for an
introduction of the motion of which he had al
ready given notice.
ViSCOunt Bury rose to a question of privilege
and said that as the members of parliament had
taken the oath Of allegiance to Queen Victoria
and her successors, and its member from Chelsea
had aYowed openly that he was republican, he
wanted to know if, with proper respect for the
house OF commons, the member could be allow
ed to proceed without repudiating.
Here Lord Bury was interrupted by cheers
and shouts; and there was much confusion on
all sides. The speaker, as soon rs the house
was brought to order, said he saw nothing in.
consistent with the dignity of the house in al
loving the member from Chelsea to proceed Ii
was no part OF his Speakers duty to interfere
Sir Charles Duke rose to put his motion amid
great excitement and a storm of groans and
cheers. In firm, moderate tone of voice. he
called attention TO the civil list, and then moved
for returns showing the duties of auditor, TO
whom lie makes his reports, copies of such re-
ports for each year since the accession of Victo-
ria, warrants issued by the treasury, with spec-
fcationS of classes in which savings arose, and
to which accounts those savings were trans
ierred each year; also, returns showing the in
ftfI1 of tI., a.,
queens accession to the present year; amounts
charged in estimates for fees ON installations,
for robes, collars, badges, royal presents, con.
yeyance of distinguished personages funerals
OF the royal family, expenses of coronation
journeys OF the queen, building and repairing
OF palaces, court ceremonies, allowances TO
trumpeters, ~atermen, marShals and chamber
ldnS, and for the services OF the ROYAL yachts
for ten years; and, finally, the returns of in
comes from the duchies of Lancaster and Corn
wall, and of the total amount paid the prince of
Wales.
Sir Charles having succeeded in reading his
motion to the end, though frequently inter
rupted, proceeded to support it in a set speech.
DerIsive laughter was heard in all parts of the
hOuSe-in the galleries as well as on the floor
during Its delivery, and confusion at times so
great that the voice of the speaker was inaudi-
Bile. He opened by saying that possibly themo-
tlOn he offered was unprecedented. 1t was time,
therefore, for precedent TO be established; he
would discuss the question of allegiance some
other day. He denounced sinecures and useless
offices, like that of the governor of Windsor
Castle, and wanted TO know on what principle of
right Prince Leek and Prince Arthur we've al
lowed TO occupy lodges in public parks. There
was once some justification in spending
money for royal yachts for his late majesty
william Nv. was sailor king. Now we MAIN
tanned four vessels of this description For
what reasonF The abandonment of the anti
quated palace of st. James was recommended
long ago, yet thousands were spent thereon an
nually. He admitted that he had made the
charge that the queen paid no income tax. This
he had since learned was not true: he therefore
Ietracted the charge and acknowledged that he
had been msinormcd. He concluded by as
Sertln@ that the civil list showed an increase of
BlO,OOO, and that tax payers believed Il large
poruOn oil their money was wasted.
Mr.. Aubelon Herbert member for Nottingham,
seconded the motion. The house had all the
time been noisy and lumutuous.
MI UladstOne rose, when order was resumed
ana tue members became attentive. He contra
dlcted positively the statement that the civil list
had increased, and corrected Sir Charles sharp
ly on other points. One who assumed to in
struct the public, lie said, must at least be accu-
rate. He denounced as mischieyous the speech
made by the member at New Castle, and limited
that the success of his motion will be equal to
the success of that speech. In conclusion, Mr..
Hiadstole urged the house, on every ground to
reject the motion.
Mr.. Auberon Herbert endeayored to sneak
but his voice was drowned with groans and
cries of 90, divide"
The speaker insisted on the preservation of
order, when all the conservatives aud many lib
erals left the chamber.
Mr. Herbert ATTEMPTED to continue his snoecb
He declared that he preferred a rennbjic over a
monarchy.
Here interruptions commenced again, and
three attempts were made TO count out the
house ''' wv
Lord George Hamilton called attention to tbe
demonstrations of persons in visitors and Ie.
porters' galleries, in violation of the rules. The
galleries we're cleared, but soon afterwards re-
opened. After several attempts TO adiourn. and
various dllatory notions fine house divided
with the following result, for the motion Two
against, PA. The result was greeted with cheers