Daily globe., 1880-02-10
ENGLAND

LONDON. Feb. 9.-In the house of commons
the chancellor Of the exchaquer stated he In
tends proposing a renewal of the ballot act for
one year, so as to give the new parliament op-
portunity to consider the question. He also
said he intends shortly to introduce bills on
corrupt practices at elections, and for dis
tributipe six seats now vacant IN the house OF
commons by disenfranchisement of certain
towns as punishment for bribery.
BOYD AND ELLIOTT.
NEW CASTLE, Feb. Notwithstanding the
unfayorable weather an enormous crowd
gathered to witness the Boyd-Elliott boat race
to-day. Rain and sleet fell throughout the
contest. Boyd was the favorite in the betting
at ak to four. A fair start having been made
Boyd Immediately drove his boat to the front,
and led by about one length in the first forty
wards. Elliott, who started badly, soon set
tied down to his work. and when quarter of a
mile had been traversed, Boyd only led by a
quarter of length. Boyd then again spurted
showing decided superior pace and led by two
lengths at Red Hengh bridge, half mile from
start. The race from this point was practically
over. Bovd had matters all his own way, and
when q little over two miles had been traversed
increased his lead to eight lengths. After
wards he settled down to any easy swing OF
thirty-two strokes to the minute, and con-
tented himself with keeping three lengths
ahead for the remainder Of the distance until
nearing Suspension bridge when he spurted,
passing under it four lengths ahead. Boyd's
time 22:47; Elliotts 49,
THE QUEENS ADDRESS.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-In the house Of commons,
tonight, Mitchell Henry, Home Rule member
for Galway, resumed debate on the amendment
to the address. He condemned the government
for it's action in Ireland, aad suggested vote
of elo, eco, 900 or fl5,00O,GOo to be used in
builiing railways in different parts of Ireland
and the commencement of systematic rec!a-
nation of waste lands.
w. E. Foster, liberal member for Bradeford,
declared that if the government had not done
its best to ward off the horrors of
famine, no censure would be too great
for it. As the government was
taking steps to avert famine, and as he
couldn't but believe that they would be able
to succeed, he should vote against the amend
ment. He couldn't agree that land tenu'e e was
the sole cause of the distress. He hoped the
season would not close without an attempt
being made to deal with land tenure.
Wm. Henry Smith, fist lord of the ad-
mirality argued that to have entered upon am
bilious schemes of reproductive works In Ire
land would have interfered with the national
course of food supply and employment.
Thomas A. Dickson, liberal member for
Dungarvan, supported the amendment.
Edward Herman, conservative member for
Preston, expressed fear that some of the
speeches made during this debate would have
the effect of curtailing private benevolence.
Sir Patrick OBrien, liberal member Of
Kings county, accused the government OF en-
cournging relief from America and France in
,iead Of performing their duty themselves.
Sir George Bowyer, liberal and homo rule
member for Wesford, opposed the the amend
,nent.
The Rt. Hon. Edward Glcson, attorney gen.
eral for Ireland, defended the government.
Mr.. David F. Gabbett, home rule member
for Limerick city, then moved adjournment CT
debate until tomorrow. Agreed to.