New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-06-24
THE TORIES BACK DOWN.
WITHDRAWAL OF THE LICENSING CLAUSE
OF THE TAXATION BILL
MR. SMITH MOVES TO LET THE MONEY FOR oOM-
PENSATION ACCUMULATE FOR FUTURE '
DISPOSITION BY PARLIAMENT.

London June 23-During the sitting OF inc HOUSE
~ omn,ons this afternoon Mr. Smith the Government
leader announced that the Government had ue'uco
TO withdraw the licensing clause of the Local laAoh
hill Mr. Smith said that the Government lad ar
rived az the conclusion that it would be impoSsiole
n mass the licenses clause of the Local Taxation bill
in its entirety prolonged opposition cheersJ Inc
clause contained three proposals: first that certain
nor,on of the new taxation on intOXicant' he ap-
proprated for the purpose OF cNtnsnNhhg n'c"NeS'
second that power be conferred on the COUNTY 'o"c'"
~ nurchose and extngulsh licenses and third that
the issue Of new licenses be suspended. Inc hrst
proposal had received the assent of the House. DOM
on the second reading and in the committee stage as
Ear as ENGLAND was concerned. The Government "ouiu
therefore proceed with the proposal rs ane'"e ''oV
land and ireland. With the second p0posai inc
Government would not proceed, but they "o'i" 'Sn
the House 10 allow money for the EXTINCTION vi "'ciso"
to accumulate until Parliament should cr0l "'"er">c
fOpposfon cheers The third proposal was approved
Inv all sections Of the House and would reh.th' III
consonance with their decision the "oVernhc'' "ouu
ask the House to agree 10 all Ghehuis'" ""'i'p'
moneys allotted TO cxtingnish licenses should De IN
vested or accumulated until act be pasec ureouhe
how 10 applv them. The Ministers trusted mat
practical result Of the change would be tH' me money
would remain carnared for the purpose OF eA'' T''h-
ing licenses under any reform of the licensing laws 10
which Parliament might assent
Mr. Caine asked whether the Government intended
10 Introduce an alteration Of the licensing laws 10
which the amendment might apply.
Mr. smith said he thought Mr. Cane ought 10 he
satisfied postpone such question uh'ii ia'c'
stage in the history of Parliament.
Sir Wilfred Lawson warned the Ministers that the
opposition would be seadfast to every form OF pro
posal 10 purchase licenses
Mr. Gladstone expressed partial satisfaction AT Mr.
Smiths announcement. but said that The pn'poscd
amendment threatened difficulty. 1t would be better
Tho a
up the idea of marking money. II was oi no
practical effect. Its withdrawal would in no wise
weaken the position Of the Government, and It's entire
withdrawal would simplify the debate
| Mr.. smith said he appreciated the spint IN "mch
Mr.. Gladstone spoke. but the Government could not
disregard the fact that the principle of purchase had
received the approval of large majority Of the House
(Cres Of only FOUR At all events the money ac-
cumulated would be at the disposal of Parliament
Cries of Sc Hear. hcar!)
Timothy Ileay-It is clear that the Government
leave the money for the extinction Of licenses
Mr. Storey asked whether there was any precedent
for such proposal, and Mr.. Smith replied: "Ihe
thing has been DONE
Nr Darling-l the carmarkng proposal be passed.
will ii any way prevent Parliament from dealing
Mr. smith Nothing viii prevent Parliament rom
dealing with the money Ia any way II may choose. .
cir William Vernon lIarcour said he supposed that IL
a future session of Parliament did not approve tile
the Accumulated funds could lc used for aus other
purpose without the assent Of the House VI Lords.
Opposition checTs) II that was the real meaning Of
MIR smiths proposal the Government had done nothing
TO shorten the bill. (Crics of Hear. hear!' and
cheers
Mr. Smith thought the Government would be able
10 satisfy the House this point. In the meantime
he asked the House tO delay The discu,siO until the
amendment reached
Mr. smith then moved the appointment Of a select
committee 10 inquire nJ tn subject ~ the continuance
Of bills from session session. This agreed TO-
Replying 10 a dcpu'atOn Of publican, " the lobby
Of the House Of Commons 10 night Mr. Richie, pr;sl
dent OF the Local Government bOard said tho principle
Of COnpcn Sat4On for I'll" extinction Of licenses had
been accepted by the House aud Tie money accunu
lated would have be devoted 20 that purpose. Nr
Goschcn. Chancellor Of the Exchequcr. oyncmrod III
this opinion and Mr. smith declared that the Govern
ment hoped practically 10 carry ont the principle Of
compensation.
Thcic is Of opinion fires spectvc o! party.
that the Governments new license scheme viii not
shorten the session Of Parliament The Liberal eafcrs
met tonight and decided % continue their opposition
which. Mr. Chider, stated In the lobby 10 night II
based the grOnnd that the measure "a ractOnary
and Stiiutional II IS undcnlablc that the oLTc
bill wonld have been dropped but for Mr.. Goschcn and
Mr. Ritcmc. both Of whom threatened 10 resign If
the bill Withdrawn. on the OthT hand. Mr..
Balfo insisted upon defcrring the mpcnsatiDn clause
and the Government appealed 10 Lord darlington, who
advised a compromise.
Mr.. Caine member for Barrow. In Furncss. with the
view Of testing the feeling Of his electorate on the
subject, resigned his seat sht aud will seek
election Oh anti cDmpcn- alton programme.
At meeting Of Temperance leader toni eht mani
fcStO adopted which declare that the Govern
ment's scheme j. worse than worthless. The plan pro
posed misleading, the principle of compensation
its strenuous opposition % the relying upon
the country for support.