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New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1873.
Tie President to-day appointed VIM. 7. Blake and
Henry C. White. OF Connecticut. Honorary Commission
ers to the Paris Exposition.
Promotion for merit has now become an established
part OF system of United states Consular appoint
ments During past few months vacancies occurred
M Bradford Bcrue Rio de Jnncro, Leeds LyOns, Ponce.
Dunfermline. Nottingham, Pcsth, Madrid. OTTAWA, Al
gIes, Venice AID Mlan and all have been filled upon
this basis.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs sometime ago
refused agree bill Tor the relief OF Mckay sccor,
and other ironclad builders permitting thcm 20 take
their to the Court OF Claims. Through tue IN
fueuce OF Colonel Robert g. lngersOll the cOinnlte
consented to hear additional argument II has now.
for the second time, sad no TO the petitioners.
The bill IN soduced into the House of Representatives.
by Mr. Willis OF NewYork, for the Improvement OF the
Harlem River, under consideration before the Com
mittee on Commerce. tins morning Mr. Lyons addressed
committee IN behalf Of the promoters OF this project
Mcssrs Lewis g. Morris, y. L. Bailey, eNCOntrolleF
Glccn, aud other gentlemen from New-Iork, were
present, as were also Congressman Wood and HeW'G.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
A SHARP DEBATE ON PENSIONS.
Mr. BLAINE FAvoRs THE RESTORATION OF CERTAIN
OLD SOLDIERS OF 1912 AND THE BILL PASSES,
To ONE.

Mr. BLAINE FAVORS THE RESTORATION OF CERTAIN
OLD SOLDIERS OF 1912, AND THE BILL PASSES
TEN TO ONE.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-A short and sharp debate
occurred in the Senate to-day the bill TO restore
to the pension rolls the survivors Of the war OF 1872
who were dropped during the last war.
Senator Ogesby argued against the restoration in
a very earnest manner on the ground that these old
soldiers had sympathzed with the rebellion. and had
not repented.
Senator Blaine carried the Senate with him 10y
arguing that the old soldiers were unfit for military
service and that all those who had gone into the
war against the Government had long ago been for
given. lie said that the sons of the old men had
gone into the Rebellion, and they had been fer
given but the old men Themselves who did not take
part in the war. could not be forgiven. be-
cause they had sympathized with their friends and
neigh and had hoped for the safety of their
Ii was now sought to restore the old men, sbou' one
hundred in number 10 the pensi rolls, for honor
able services against foreign foe, and he dld not
envy the impulses of those who would vote against II.
Senator ingalls, said, in substance. that any one
who would not do Justice to the old soldier would
strike a woman or kick baby.
The bill passed by vote Of about ten to one.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
FRANKING IN TIE SENATE.

MR. EDMUNDs AND OTHERS OBJECT TO TRANSACT
ING PUBLIC BUSINESS AT PRIVATE EXPENSE.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRiBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-In the Senate, to-day,
during the consideration of the bill to regulate the
COMPENSATION of Postmasters, Senator Edmunds
gave notice that he should offer amendment TO
restore the frankins privilege to members of Con
gress. In conversation, Mr.. Edmunds explains that
there is not department officer, high or low, who is
not allowed to exercise the franking privilege
for the purpose of transactng his business
and that Congressmen alone are left to pay
the postage on their letters reaingt public affairs
lie cannot see the justice of this discl1inination
Everybody in the Department is furnished with
official stamps and even the public documents are
sent free through the mails Senator Edmnnds
cannot see why he should pay about ~ week Tor
postage on the business of the Senate judiciary
Committee. A OF other senators SAID to-day
inp privilege and there Is no doubt that majority
will vote for Senator Edmunds's amendment
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
THE STATUS OF THE SILVER BILL.
THE BILL LIKELY TO GO TO COMMITTEE-A LONG
DEBATE UPON 1T CERTAIN.


DEBATE UPON IT CERTAIN.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TgIBUNEl
WAsuISGrON, Feb. 19.-Mr. Alex. III. Stephens
cave notice in the House to-day that he should
move in favor of the consideration of business on
the Speakers table tomorrow, for the purpose of
reaching the Silver Bill and moving to concur in
the Senate amendments. Mr.. Buckner Chairman
of the Committee on Banking and Currency also
gave notice that he shOuld ask the House to take
similar action. for the purpose Of referring the bill
to his committee instead, of making an immediate
disposition of it,
have an opportunity to make his motion. The con-
tested election case now pending in the House went
over as unfinished business, and Is besides ques
tion of the highest privilege. Several days may be
consumed before vote is reached upon it.
1t is understood this evening that the opponents
of the Bland bill either in its original form or as
amended by the Senate, will vote for Mr.. Buckners
motion TO send it to the committee. Ihey VIII
not make any factious opposition and VIII not prob
ably resort to libustering but they will insist that
the bill shall take the regular course and be
considered in the Committee before the House is
called TO act upon ii. They will also ask for
able opportunity to debate the measure and III this
they viii be joined by many advocates of the bill
who also desire TO speak. The issue Of the first
test that will occur between the Stephens and the
Buckner resolutions Is d0ubtfu but 1t is the OpD-
ion Tonight of many who are best informed IN re-
gard TO the wishes Of the members, that the bill
will be sent tO the committee before being consd-
cred in the House.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
FOREIGN NOTES.

VIENNA, Feb. 19.-Mr. Henry NJ. Stanley has
been elected an honorary member OF the Imperial &c
ographical Society OF tns city.
LOSpoN, Feb. 19.-In Paris the Council
General Of the Seine have adopted resolution recon-
menting the Government to razc the o; the Tu-
cries.
LoNpON, Feb 19.-A rumor comes from the
Hague that the King Of Holland thinks OF abdcatng IN
favor Prince OF Orange. his eldest son. no" In ms
thirty eighth year.
LoNDoN, Feb. 19.-A prize-iight has been
arranged between Tom Allen, the champion OF America
and Charley Davis. They to fight at catch weights
for 600 aud The championship. The coming contest II
creating unusual interest. Allen Is the fay0iite.
OTTAWA, Feb. 19.-ln the House of Com
mons to-day the Hon. Mr. Mckenzie, In answer to "A
oues on said there had been correspondence with
the American Government In relation To renewal Of
the Reciprocity Treaty since the last papers were pun
lished He also said IN regard 10 the settlement oil the
northwest boundary question Of Ontario that OWING To
the absence OF Sir L. Thornton, the commissioners had
not met but was probable that they would at the close
OF the session. The conImissioners are teI justice
HARRISON Lieutenant Governor WimOt ana sir l.
ThoIutOu.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20

establishment OF Department Of Commerce,
embracing also the Bureau Of Agriculture;
with Cabinet officer al s head. would assist in placing
American commercial interests a sound basis and
give this country her proper position In trade among
the nations Of the world The creation OF such depart
meDt was strongly advocated
The convention took recess Of ten minutes, and on
reassembing the following permanent officers were
chosen
President-Henry Lippitt. Of Rhode Island.
Iice-Iresidents-Genera E. f. Beale, OF Caiiior.,s .
William Few OF Pirtsburg John Hogan, OF Missouri
Henry welGh Of Phiaaephia James Bnchanan t 0l
NewJeTsey B Hggsr SadR Of south C9rSpa f Il
Norcross, Of Massachusetts W. d. Chipey OF Florida
TSSl Gs a Of os0 % sm H. NSa & aen enFS9a Of S
Seeretaries-wm vannoie. OF Pittsburg; c. r. Flint,
of New-York, and VIM. Gulager.
After some unpportant matters had been discussed,
Mr. Elliot C. Cowdn, OF NewYoIl, addressed the con
vention In favor Of building up the American ocean
steamship marine. He reviewed the policy OF England
and America and favored the grant mail contracts 10
American lines. At the conclusion OF his address vote
of thanks was extended TO the speaker.
The chair announced the following committee on
resolutions:
e. d. Hayes, District of Michigan; Seth Low. New
STk B F mGseh Ien wethef
Joseph ii. Walker Worcester. Mass ana T.. f. beaie'
San Diego Cal.
Mr. Edward Marshall. Of New-york. was the next
the Marine Service and the navigation laws OF the
United States. He claimed that the backwardness oi
America is owing TO its inability to build iron ships He
violently opposed TO subsidies
Mr.. Cause, OF wilmn gton Del, asked TO be allowed
to prove that America can build
stronger and improved ships than any country IN
Europe
Edward Hncken OF Detroit, Mich. opposed agreeing
upon anything that would give certain persons the right
10 establish one two steamship lines, and 10 receive
for them The best thing for Americans 10 do
he said Is wait until such thing arranged 50 as 10
pay every body. -
j. Price Wetherel OF Phledeir ha, next addressed the
convention In of fair subsidies in order TO enable
American lines compete with English lines, which arc
subsidized He referred TO the repeal of the Navigation
Laws, and asked II they were repealed today would
ary one 20 the Clyde for steamships Certainly not
said he when good II not better steamers, can DO
built on the Delaware a much less cost"
william Guyer, OF Nebraska, deprecated the idea OF
the abolition OF the Navigation Laws. because slcb a
would res in vessels OF all countries, and salt
ing under all flags participating Ill the coastng trade Of
this country. .
The convention then adjourned until 10 o'clock tOmor-
row morning.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
GRIMES AND cAsUALTIEs-BY TELEGRAPH.

NoRFoLK Va. Feb. l9.-John IsidOre, Cuban
has eoped with young lady Of this ci, leaving VIE and
two children.
TowANDA Penn, Feb. 10.-Morris Lewis. re-
tired clothing merchant OF this place committed suicide by
shooting, to-day. account OF ilheath.
CI\CINNATI, Feb. 19.-Marion Coye, John
a ren and third man. name unknown aempted e. cross
te lyei ON boat Yesterday, near Wheeling aud were
drowned. All three were intoxicated
OswpGo Feb. 19-Charles Woods, who commit
assault young GIRL IN this city on suhay LIST
was Indicted yesteray pleaded guilty. anu was sentenced 10
BosrOS, Mass, Feb. 19.-ln the case OF the CONF
mOnwealth l. Herbert Chase' ioi aesen psonons
DAYS the Jury rendered verdict OF guilty THIS morning. An
appeal will be taken to the supreme court ny the
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
WHLIAMSON's NOMINATION.

CLOSE CONTEST IN THE SENATE OVER HIS CASE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TOD THE TRIBUKEI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The canvass of the Re
publican Senators who will vote for the confirmation
of General Williamson for Collector of New Orleans
shows that only the following can bo trusted as
sure to vote for him Messrs. Cameron. of Penn
syvania; Cameron, of Wisconsin, Wadlegh,
Mcmillan, Dawes. Hoar Chrstiancy Burnside,
Matthews, Paddock and Kellogg The latter is said
to be in reality opposed to Williamson, but COM
mitted himself for the confirmation before he was
nominated. The opponents of General Williamson
are confident of securing his rejection, especially
Senator Eusts can hold the Democrats who have
promised to stand with him opposition.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
A TRUST ESTATE GONE.
JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM ARRESTED.

JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM ARRESTED.
CHARGES IN A CIVIL SUIT THAT HE HAS MIsAPPRo-
PRATED TRUST FUNDs-TIE CLAIMS THAT HE
INVESTED THE MONEY WITH THE CONSENT OF
THE OwSER-HIs UNFORTUNATE BUSINESS EN-
TERPRIsEs.
James Lorimer Graham was arrested, yesterday,
in a civil snt, in which he was accused of the mis-
Of 900 of trust funds and of false repre-
sentations in regard to these funds. He denies the
charges, and says that the investments in which
the money was lost were made with the consent OF
the owner of the estate, who is relative of his.
Other relatives have been trying to recover money
put in Mr. Graham's Mr.. Graham is in Ludlow
Street Jai but expects to get bail to-day.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
THE GREAT FAMINE IN CHINA.

LONDON, Tuesday Fed IU, IrIs
In an editorial article The Times says: at
IA stated on authority which cannot be questioned, that
7O,OOO.OOO Of human beings now starving IN the
ADMINISTRATION provinces OF North China The magna-
ton fails to cope with gigantic calamity We cannot
doubt that II the Chinese found their way TO Amer
lea from comparatively prosperous eastern provinces
In thousands that theS VIII pOnr forth In yrads IRON
the famine cken districts OF the North soon as the
way il opened to them. The Chinese difficulty may
speedily become greater menace 10 the future 0t the
United states the than negro dcuy a worst FOR
the negro iDmIgra voluntary AID cease d
with the abolition OF the slave trade while. u the
Chinese tide once begins dow force II Is difficult 10
see where aud when IL will stop"
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20

Mccall understood that 1t was second morIgage, a"
that the 81 600 raised on the first mortgage was appro
prated towards erecting stable On leasehod properM w.
In order to comply with the terms OF extension cse i %
In tho original lease He declares that there was no
fraud in the transaction. Mr. Graham complains OK ne
way his relatives have treated him In making su'a
arrest and expresses confidence in his ability to defend
the suits successfully. -, -
Up a late hour last night Mr. Graham had sue, sue
ceeded In securing only one bondsman to his $5O,Ooo
bail bond, Malcolm Graham. importer, and cousin
of his. Mr. Graham expects that Charles f. AppieDy'
president of the FIremens Fund Insurance Company,
will become the second bondsman this morning. Mr.
Graham s now at Ludlow StreetJail
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE PAPAL ELECTION.
THE FIRST BALLOT HELD-NO CHOICE.
Rome Tuesday Feb, 10, ISIS

ROME Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1873.
The smoke of burning ballot papers was
Visible at las this afternoon showing that the Con-
cave had voted but nobody had obtained the necessary
majority
Cardinal Cardoso the Patriarch OF Lisbon has arrived
at the Vatican aud will enter the COncaye tonight
LoNDoy, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1873
I'm Paris the Dtense which is understood to renect
Bishop Dupanloups opinions, says large majority OF
the Cardinals .forming the Conclave are disposed 10
pursue the passive policy toward Italy, while only two
are In favor II active resistance About twelve Car
dinals are inclined less toward conciliit0n
he correspondent Of The Times at Rome says ihc
promisng party divided, some fayOrng Car
dnal BiO for the Ptpacy and some Cardinal Slnleohi
The moderates hesitate between Cardinals Pecci ana
Francb The only Cardinal VINO has not arrived, or is
not expected Is Cardinal BrUssas ST. Marc, VINO Is H.
QUEEN.Tows, Tuesday, Feb. 10. 1873
Cardinal McCloskcy is board the City OF New-fork'
which arrived here to-day.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
BRITISH OPINION OF THE SILVER BILL.
TIE ADVANCE IN AMERICAN BONDS nHrLAINED-
THE Bill A BREACH OF FAITH.
LONDON Tuesday Feb. 10, 1873.

LoSDoS. Tuesday. Feb 10, 1873.
In It's financial article to-day The Times says !:
UNITED states funds have surprised many people by adj
yancne instead OF falling the that the silver
Bill passed in n manner that will Insure its becoming
law in much its present shape. We have always said
that the public was selling the stock 10 any aprcca
BILE extent and tho weakness which has now aud then
charactetizcd the bonds due, a. much "a any
thing 10 passing fears Of dealers anJ 10
speculative selling wb.cn only made the market
harder Hence on receipt q better NcwlOik prices
and because the worst now known, the market
naturally by the efforts OF those who ad sod
10 huy back BE sides 10 has hfen noticed that the
Limitation put upon the quantity Of silver that may be
coined within given time In itself tanamount 10 max
subsdlary coinage at al events, Tor -Oihc
considerable tiur that there u little alarm rlt ana
1nr IN roflc9l factions in America have been play
ing fast and loose with the National credit or that tue
pa -iug the bill IL distinct breach of hth IN lbteu-
iou We only seek To account for the attitude ~ tho
market Tie only thing that Will lower prices oi th' 81
any other hgh eAss sock just now ls dcaIcI oney
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The National Con-
vention of the Unted states Export Trade convened 10
day at TaImadee Hail. John ID. Hayes, OF Chicago, was
appointed temporary chairman and John Varmols, sec
retary There was largo attendance OF delegates
boards OF trade chambers of commerce. merchants eA
changes city councils and various manufacturing aSso
Citations being represented from all sections OF the Union
A Committee oil Credentials appointed, ana While
this committee in session the Temporary Chairman
addressed the convention lie suggested that the name
Of the convention implied that 1t should deal
with the commercial relations of tho United
States with the whole world. The untiring and
scrupulous care Of England in reference TO her
commercial and shipping interests, which has
made her the mistress Of the seas, polluted out and
impressed by example The resources and 0pportuni-
ties OF the United States, which, II properly developed
and utilized VIII make this country her successful rival
were then described. Mr.. Hayes said that the
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
WASHINGTON.

THE SOUTH CRITICISED IN THE HOUSE
HALE AND GARFIELD COMMENT SHARPLY on SOUTH
ERN INGRATITUDE-THE SILVER BILL-TRADERs
IN NCoNvENTIoN-GENERAL NEWS.
The failure of Southern men to meet the
Presidents policy of conciliation properly was
criticised in the House, yesterday, by Mr.
Hale and General Garfield. The Silver Dill
will probably be sent to committee
Several speeches will be made upon
il when it is reported. lnfationlsts
will now try to secure the repeal of the Re-
sumption act. A number of Senators are In
favor of renewing the franking privilege.
Bayard Taylor will be confirmed as Minister to
Berlin. A bill for the restoration of COnfeder-
ates to the pension rolls of the war of 1912,
was passed in the Senate yesterday. About
100 men are affected by this BILL conven-
tion of Boards of Trade is in session in Wash
ingtOn.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
VIOLENCE FROM CANADIANS.
AMERICAN FISHERMEN DRIVEN FROM The FISHING
GRoUNDs-sTEPs TO BE TAKEN FOR THEIi
BFNFFiT.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

AMERICAN FISHERMEN DRIVEN FROM IHt FISHlNO
GRoUNps-srEPs TO BE TAKEN FOR THEIR
BENEFIT.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.1
WAsHIN 5TON, Feb. 19.-Dr. LOrng had confer
ence to-day with the Secretary of State in regard to
the recent violence committed by the Canadians in
driving American fishermen from the fishing
grounds and destroying their apparatus. The Sec
reary said that he has already taken steps to asccr
tain the facts in the case, and if they
turn out as represented he will take oc-
casion to call the attention of the Eng
lish Minister and the Dominion Government to
these infractions of the treaty of Washington. Dr.
Ioring also had an interview with the British Mn
ister in which the apparently conflicting interests
of the two countries were fully discussed. 1t was
suggested that 'it would be judcious measure to
station an English vessel III the vicinity OF tho
fishing grounds in order to prevent recurrence Of
these violations and 10 protect the fishermen of
both countries in their rights. The British Minis
ter admitted the wisdom of such provision, and
intmated that it would be entitled TO serious con-
slderatiOD.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

BtFrALo Feb. 19-An informal meeting Of tn.
J,csary committee OF the Inierna onal Base Pail
ron was held here night No business Of public nsest
was transacted
MONTREAL, Feb. 1?.-Desmarteau, Lamorcaux and
Crevie land seculaos have failed, With lab es amount
Ing to Their VI estate which
there ; q great shrtnkage
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 19.-Nearly 1000 dogs Of fin
breeds exhibition TODAY the opening OF the 80
Louis Bench show During the day Devil" fullblooiea
Dacbsund belonging 10 Faneis Leslr Of NewYork died
an epleptc He Of the two which 100000
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
AT ERZERUM.
VIfl ItfF''fI = ff''.6E''' ~
LONDON, Tuesday, Feb. lS, lsI'

LONDON, Tucsoay, tcb. Is, I5fe
An Erzerum telegram dated the 10th inst
says: The Russian troops suffering from an ep
demic disease, and short Of provslons meanwhile
the Russian investment continues lnt'e tnous"hu
,nies orc ,o,v IN Trzerum I'm terrible distress. A
famine ia believed TO inevitable In the spring Inc
weather is still intensely cod IA conrtanuhSpls tei
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
THE RESUMPTION ACT NEXT.
MOVE.
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IBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUEE.l
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.-The next move OF the In
fationists will be an attempt to pass through the
Senate bin to repeal the Resumption Act, or to
amend il in such wa as to prevent its provisions
from being carried into execution on the 1st of
January next. The Committee on Finance had un-
der consideration today a bill Of this character,
and numerous amendments to it were proposed. Ii
Is understood that vote upon reporting the SUBJ
ject in some form viii take place on Tuesday
next, and there Is no doubt that ma
iority Of the committee are in favor of
ct least postponing the day when it shall be obIiga
tory upon the Secretary OF the Treasury TO redeem
the legal-tender notes Of the Government. bill of
this character or one even radical ia its pro-
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
TILE SERVER PASTA DISPUTE.

CoSsrAhuSOPLE, Tuesday. Feb. I'D, 1873.
It's understood that Server Pashs, Minister of
Foreign Affairs has promised formally aud publicly
10 disayow the statements attributed 10 him by
The London Ddily Nors's adrianople correspondent
that he lServer) particularly accused Mr.. Layard OK
encouraging Turkey TO fight on BY promises OF Eng
lish support / In default of such reraraton Mr..
Layard will demand that the Porte dismiss Server.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
AN UNLUCKY SUBCOMMITTEE.
MASS OF DRY DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO 1T TO
REPORT UPON, WHICH 1T WILL TAKE MONTHS TO
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-The contested election
case of Nutting agt. Reilly of the Schuykill Dis
trict in Pennsylvania, involves the consideration of
q larger mass Of documentary evidence than any
other case recently submitted to the House Com
mittee on Elections. The printed testimony of
the contestants makes 1891 octave pages. The
dispositions of no less than 1886 persons be-
sides published returns registry lists of town.
ship districts returns of county and State
taxes and lists of applications for naturalization
papers are included. There also several maps of
Mabanoy and other sections of the district in which
disputed votes were cast. 1t is asserted that the
cost of printing the testimony in tins alone will
amount to $1,000. The edition authorized by law
comprises 800 copies for the of the two houses
of Congress, and about 5000 copies bound III calf.
The case has been referred to a subcommittee OF
thinks that it will require the whole session of Con-
gress to examine the
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
INSURANCE EXAMINER WOODS ExoNERArED

CHICAGO, H., Feb. 19.-States-Attorney
Mills to-day charges Of conspiracy made against
Major Woods. State Insurance Examiner in connection
with the airs of the deiunct Protection Life Insurance
COMPANY dismissed, lie having satisfied himself by
rigid xaminaDn that the charges were without the
s test foundation This acton Is regarded as an non
orabe acquittal OF the State Examiner OF any ernin-
In fnn
New-York tribune., 1878-02-20
AN IRISH MOTION REJECTED.


In the House of Commons tonight the mo-
tion offered by Mr.. Mcdon, Home Ruler. Kildare. IN
fayo: of cquazing, the Irish borough franchise with
that Of ENGLAND and ScOtlonh. was opposed by
the Government and rejected by vote Of l3i
AGAINST l9G The announcement Of the close vote
gfected with loud opposition cheers. Mr. Bright and
the Liberals supported the notion