Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-09
ENGlIsn PARlIMEmT,
The Government Defeated on the
Second Reading Of the Budget
by a Vote Of 264 to 252.
1t is Rumored That Gladstone will Resign
His Seat.
LONDON, June s,

LONDON, June s.
10 Commons, Mr.. Childers was no sooner
done explaining the governments reason for
not at present refunding the tax than Sir
Michael Edward Hicks Beach, Conservative,
asked why it was that the Liberal govern
ment, which ought to be economical, had to
resort to extreme taxation in order to meet
the extraordinary expenditure of l0O, ,OO0, 900
pounds. CHEERS from the Tory benches }
Sir Michael denounced the increased duty on
spirits. He concluded by moving that the
proposed increase in the duty on spirits and
beer was inequitable in the absence of the
corresponding addition to the duties on wine.
Mr.. Cross, Under Secretary for India,
spoke in answer to a.number of questions
concerning the attacks reported to have been
made on the government by Sir Peter Lums-
den. Mr.. Cross answered the House that
Sir Peter, since his arrival in London, had
disavowed any intention on the attack of the
government and did not consider himself an
| swerable for incorrectly reported utterances
attributed to him by journalistics inclined to
misreprese ent him.
Mr.. Childs moved to the second reading of
budget.
Sir Stafford Northcote and others having
spoken, Gladstone arose to reply. He
thought the opposition were creating prece-
dent that they would regret when they came
into power again. The government were
compelled to raise money in view of the inn
pending danger, which, even now, he was
unable to say had passed away. The opposi-
ton cavilled at the mode of raising money
without suggesting an alternative. The gov
ernment had to choose between alcoholic
liquors and sugar. They would accept the
issue of the vote as one of life or death, and
did not envy those who, if they gained the
victory, would have to bear the consequences
Gladstone's remarks were received with
prolonged cheers.
The government was defeated in the House
of Commons this evening on the second read
ing of the budget, which was rejected by
vote of 264 to 252.
When the result was announced Lord Ran
dolph Churchill and Parnell jumped upon
their seats and cheering was renewed. Thir-
ty-nine Parnellites and all conservatives
voted with the majority. The minority in
cluded Sir Michael Bass. Brewer and several
Irish liberals. Although strong whips had
been issued many government supporters
were absent.
Tremendous excitement was cansed by the
announcement of the result of the division,
and Gladstone Immediately adj iurned the
House.
It's cOnfdentiqly rumored that Gladstone
will visit the Qneen tomorrow and tender
his resignation.
The following is another account of the
scenes in the House after the division.
When the result of the division was an
nounced Gladstone, who had been leaning
forward in his seat and cynically smiling,
started, turned pale and clutched his hands
nervously together. The House Immediately
became babel of confusion, the members
yelling, stamping and waving hats and hand
kerchiefs. A tumultous cheer came from
the galleries and Speaker Peele called for
order. The Parnellites pointed at Gladstone
and yelled, THAT is the price of coercion;"
"Down with buckshot Foster;" Remember
Myles Joyce" Gladstone arose to move an
adjournment but stood IN his place fully
minute before he could be heard.