Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-06-13
GLADSTONE DEFEATED.
The Attempt to Vote Tax on Beer and
Spirits SGuelched.

LoHuOH, Juue OH tRe commons
Mr.. Childers, chancellor of the ex-
chequer, announced that The govern
ment had decided not to refund to the
taxpayers the amount of the increased
duty on spouts paid over AMI above the
extra shilling per gallon, finally de-
clded on because consumers had been
charged higher rates after the announ-
cement Of the original increase. The
government would, however, Mr.. Child
ers added, cause an inquiry to be made
TO ascertain if there existed grounds
sufficient ready to modify this decision.
MI. Ch'lders had no sooner done ex-
planning the government reason for
not at present refunding the tax, than
the Hon. Michael Edward Hicks Beach,
conservative, rose quickly and asked
why 1t was that Liberal government,
winch ought to be economical, had to
RESORT 10 extreme forms of taxation in
oiuer TO meet an extraordinary expcn-
dlture OF tlO,O0O,O0O. This question
was greeted with cheers from the Tory
benches: Sir Michael went on and de
nounced the increased duty on spirits.
lie said the receipts from spirits were
ALREADY increasing, and he thought that
a small increase of duty tax would have
oeen wiser and more profitable, The
government should have revised the
DUTY on wine, because wine was no
more
go NECESSITY oE'IIEE
than beer and spirits, and concluded
by moving that the proposed increased
duty On beer and spirits was Inadequate
III the absence OF a corresponding addi-
tlon to the duties on wine. MI. John
X. Cross. under secretary for India.
spoke for the government in answer to
a number of questions concerning attack
reported to have been made on the
government by Gen. Sir Peter Lumsden.
Mr., Cross assured the house that Sir
Peter, since his arrival in London. disa-
vowed any intention to attack the
government, and did not consider him
self responsible for the ill-reported
utterances attributed to him by iourna-
lists inclined to misrepresent him. Mr..
G y moved the second reading of
the budget, and in his supporting
speech explained that of the total in2
crease IN the beer and spirits duties
England pays seven-ninths, Scotland
one-nlnth and Ireland one-ninth. Spf
Charles Dixie supported the budgst
lie sad that tea was already taxed
enough. A further tax on wines wa,tita
not be very productive and would
INJURE COLONIAL TRADE.
Sir Stafford Northcote d6tiaers S,Is 81.
ing spoken Mr.. Gladstone aross rs re-
ply. He thought that the oppogitf0aa
We're creating a precedent, which thcy
would regret when they came into power
again. The previous reductions OF wine
duties had a beneficial effect in prevent.
ing adultetation and increasing the trade
many millions annually. 1t would be
most lmpolitic to increase the wine duty
s aR5sSs 9ef6ment were compelled to raise
money, in view for the impending dam
ger to the empire, danger which he
was unable to say had passed away.
The opposition cavilled at the mode of
raising the money without suggesting
an alternative. Tea would require an
additional tax Of 3 pence per pound to
promise the same amount, thus raising
the duty Is per cent. on an innocent
beverage. The government had to
choose between alcoholic liquors and
tea and sugar. He would accept
the issue Of the vote as one of life or
death, and did not envy the Tories
who, if they gained victory would
have to bear the consequences. Mr..
Gladston S remarks were received with
PROLONGED CHEERS.
The government was defeated in the
second reading, the budget being
rejected 265 to 252. When the result
was announced Lord Randolph Church
i'll and Mr.. Parnell jumped upon their
benches and enthusiastically waved
their hats and the cheering was
renewed. The Parnellites and all the
Conservatives voted with the majority.
The majority included Sir Michael
Brewer and several Irish Liberalists. +
Although strong whips had been issued, i
many government supporters were
absent. Following is another account
of the scenes in the house of commons
after the discussion:
When the result of the division was
announced Gladstone, who had been
leaning forward in his chair and Gym
ically smiling, started, turned pale and
clutched his hands nervously together.
The house Immediately became a babel
OF confusion, members yelling, stamp
ing and waving hats, neckties and hand
kerchiefs. A tremulous cheer came
from the galleries and Speaker Peel
yainly howled for order. The Parnell-
ties pointed at Gladstone and yelled:
THAT is the price of coercion. .
clown with Buckshot Forster IRE
member Miles Joyce Mr.. Gladstone
arose to move an adjournment, but
stood in his place full minute before
he could be heard. Tremendous ex-
element was caused by the announce
ment OF the result of the division, all
Gladstone Immediately adjourned the
house. 1t is confidently rumored that
Gladstone will visit the queen to-mor-
row and tender his resignation.
AS the result Of the above vote Glad
stone announced on the 9th that the
cabinet had rendered their designations
to the Queen. The crisis was so unex-
pected and, it is claimed, SO damaging,