The Portland daily press., 1873-05-07
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British Parliament.

LONDON, May 6.-In the Honse of Commons
tonight Sir Charles Dyke moved resolve that
IN the opinion OF the House it is desirable to re-
dress the irregularities in the distribution of po-
litlcal power in the United Kingdom. He
claimed that the legitimate influence was that
large and important towns were swamped by
small and decaying boroughs in which the
power of single individual was paramount
over the constituency. Sir Charles continued at
great length pointing out the existing snomal-
les in the representation and concluded by de-
claring that the time of tinkering had
gone by and complete and thorough revision
was the only remedy.
Mr. George Anderson, member for Glasgow,
seconded the motion. He showed that England
was entitled to 490 instead of 493 members lin
Parliament; Irelaud SO, and Scotland rs instead
OF 20. There were eight constituencies with an
aggregate of $40 votes, which had the same
representation as eight others with $4,000
votes. 1t was impossible to delay redistribu-
ton any longer.
Mr. Thomas Collins, member for Boston. on
posed the motion because no method of redis-
trlbnaon was set forth. He argued that the
counties already had the advantage of ibor.
roughs. He opposed representation based on
population because it would result in giving
further power to class already in unfair ma
Jorlty. The true representation was not one of
numbers but of the various elements. interests
and classes of the community
MI Gladstone acknowledged the force of
the reasons on which the motion was based .but
said he was unable to support it, He admit
ted he was in favor OF a redistribution of seats
in Ireland, but even that was not urgent The
subject was full of difficulties and it was
idle to approach it unless members were pre-
pared to deal with details. This was the last
year of the present Parliament and there was
no time to consider question of such impor-
tance. Moreover, he believed the public did
not demand such measure at present
George Dixon, member for Birmingham, spoke
in favor of the motion. He compared the
cases OF Birmingham, Liverpool and Man
chester, with those of several other villages,
showing the glaring inequality which existed
IN the respective representation.
A Proclamation.
PARIS, May 6.-The idea of formal procla-
nation at an early day of conservative RApub-
licans of the permanent form of government in
France absorbs public attention everywhere.
Loss of nm American Ship.
QUEENSTOWN, May GA vessel arrived here
to-day reports that in lat, %: 81 n. Al west, she
passed large American ship on fire, appar-
emily abandoned. The name was not ascertain
ed.
The American Middle.
VIENNA, May 6.-The American exhibitors
of the Exposition together with the honorary
commissioners and several of the suspended
commissioners, held an informal meeting YES
terday at which searching inquiries we're de-
manded into all charges made against suspend
ed commissioners. The new commissioners
suggested holding of another meeting at an
early day, at which they could promise that
John Jay, q. S. Minister, and Baron Schwarz
the director general of the exhibition would be
present.
The American exhibitors have gone to work
in an active manner to arrange their depart
ment, and secure proper exhibition of their
goods
The U. S. frigate Congress and transport
with goods for the exhibition have arrived at
Trieste.
The Khan Willing to Accept amy Terms.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 6.-[New York Her
aid special 1.-The Khan of Khiva has sent
ambassadors to Russian post No. l, at the
mouth of the river Jacksaries with authority
to accept any terms Kaufman, the Russian
commander, may prescribe. Gen. Kaufman
has not seen these men as they went to the post
by different route from that by which the
Russians are advancing. Khirghese, with this
intelligence, have been sent from Post No. l,
to overtake the column from Tashland. The
Khan's disposition to come to terms will there
fore be known by Kaufman by May 1st. A
favorable termination of the expedition may
be looked for by the end of May. The Khan
acting, it is reported, on English advice, has lib
Grated and sent to Post No. 1, twenty-one Rus
SLAMS. hitherto held as slaves in his dominions
Some Of them have died since their arrival,
from the horrible treatment they received while
in slavery.
Other Russians are known to be still in sla-
very at Orensburg. The column was moving
from Ernlia to Kungrad by land and water
though very much embarrassed by excessive
snow. It has probably reached its destination
by this time.
Dominion Parliament.
OTTAWA, May 6.-In the Dominion Paria-
ment last night, Mr. Blnke moved an appoint
ment of a committee to consider certain resolu-
tions for an address to Her Majesty, praying
that she will be graciously pleased to direct that
Canada shall be Consulted before any conces-
sion of her rights be made in future, and direct
that steps may be taken aswill in Her Majesty s
judgment be best calculated TO procure from
Congress for British subjects the free naviga-
tion of the Columbia River. He supported his
motion at considerable length. Hon. Mr.. Tup-
per followed in speech, which he concluded
by moving an amendment that it is not to the
advantage of the Dominion to reopen at this
time the discussion on the various matters set
| tied by the Treaty of Washington. After a
very long debate a division took place at mid
| night, when Blake's motion was defeated by q
majority of % and Tuppers amendment was
carried.