opposed on their first reading, and he would give Notice that he would oppose the Licensing Bill that night, but he appealed to his hon. Friend (Mr. Dillwyn) not to oppose this particular Bill. that it ought to be made later. Last Session the Government recommended the hon. Member to wait for the Report of the Lords' Committee; he did not do so, however, but endeavoured to press the Bill. The Lords' Committee had not yet reported, and the Government would give no encouragement for carrying Bills of this kind until the Lords' Committee had reported. MR. ASSHETON supported the Bill. MR. DILLWYN explained that his object had been to curtail the Business of the House by relieving the overcrowded state of the Order Book. He would give way to the appeal made to him, and not press his opposition to the introduction of the Bill. MR. MUNDELLA hoped that the same privilege would be extended to the hon. and learned Member as had been afforded to every other hon. Member, and that the Bill would be allowed to be introduced and read a first time. All the magistrates in the country were in favour of it. It related to the important subject of grocers' licences, and it was very desirable that the subject should be discussed. MR. STAVELEY HILL hoped the House would allow the measure to be discussed by giving leave for its introduction. SIR WILFRID LAWSON pointed out that there were six drink Bills on the Paper, and that four had been allowed to be introduced sub silentio; and it would be rather hard upon the hon. and learned Member not to allow this Bill to be brought in at once, as the Lords' Committee might sit for ever. SIR HENRY SELWIN-IBBETSON said, he did not think it fair that this measure should be singled out from a number of others for opposition. Until it was so decided by some Resolution of the House, it would not be well to sub MR. DILLWYN said, that he had an objection to this Bill; but in deference to the feeling of the House he would not oppose its introduction, though he hoped that a different course would next year be taken in regard to the introduc-ject Bills of this sort to opposition on tion of Bills. Motion agreed to. Resolution reported: - Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. RITCHIE, Mr. GORST, Mr. WOODD, and Mr. SAMPSON LLOYD. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 24.] the Motion for Leave to introduce them. The Bill would not be taken for second reading until after the Lords' Committee had reported, if that Report were made in sufficient time, and when it came on again the Government would state what they proposed to do. MR. CHAMBERLAIN (for Sir LICENSING LAWS AMENDMENT BILL. CHARLES W. DILKE) said, that no divi LEAVE. FIRST READING. Considered in Committee. (In the Committee.) MR. STAVELEY HILL moved "That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Licensing Laws." SIR CHARLES W. DILKE said, that his objection to this Motion was sion was intended to be taken at this stage. He submitted, however, that the question was one of very great importance, and required the urgent attention of the House. Motion agreed to. Resolution reported: - Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. STAVELEY HILL, Mr. MUNDELLA, and Mr. RODWELL. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 25.] (In the Committee.) MR. SPEAKER said, there was no objection to the introduction of the Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to Bill; but it could not be passed through move the House, that leave be given to bring in the subsequent stages if it touched the a Bill to enable Owners and Occupiers of Prointerests of the Crown without the con-perty in certain districts to prevent the common sent of the Crown being first given. sale of Intoxicating Liquors within such districts. Resolution reported: Bill ordered to be brought in by Sir WILFRID LAWSON, Sir THOMAS BAZLEY, Mr. RICHARD, Dr. CAMERON, Mr. DALWAY, Mr. DOWNING, and Mr. CHARLES LEWIS. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 6.] ELECTIVE COUNTY BOARDS (IRELAND) BILL. On Motion of Major NOLAN, Bill to establish be brought in by Major NOLAN, Mr. O'CLERY, Elective County Boards in Ireland, ordered to Mr. FAY, and Mr. O'SULLIVAN. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 7.] Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 1.] WASTE LANDS RECLAMATION (IRELAND) On Motion of Sir WINDHAM ANSTRUTHER, Bill to amend the Act relating to the Valuation of Lands and Heritages in Scotland, ordered to be brought in by Sir WINDHAM ANSTRUTHER, Mr. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN, and Sir GRAHAM MONTGOMERY. CLERICAL DISABILITIES BILL. (In the Committee.) Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to extend the provisions of "The Clerical Disabilities Removal Act, 1870." Resolution reported: - Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. GOLDNEY, Mr. HIBBERT, and Sir WINDHAM ANSTRUTHER. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 18.] SPIRITS IN BOND BILL. Considered in Committee. (In the Committee.) Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill for the improvement of the quality of Spirits in Bond. Resolution reported: Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. O'SULLIVAN, Major NOLAN, Mr. BLENNERHASSETT, Captain Pim, and Mr. STACPOOLE. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 19.] SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS ON On Motion of Mr. STEVENSON, Bill to prohibit the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors on Sunday, ordered to be brought in by Mr. STEVENSON, Mr. CHARLES WILSON, Mr. BIRLEY, Mr. OSBORNE MORGAN, Mr. WILLIAM M'ARTHUR, and Mr. JAMES. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 20.] EMPLOYERS AND WORKMEN ACT, 1875 (EXTENSION TO SEAMEN) BILL. On Motion of Mr. BURT, Bill to extend the provisions of "The Employers and Workmen Act, 1875," to seamen whilst they are in British waters, ordered to be brought in by Mr. Burt, Mr. JOSEPH COWEN, Mr. MUNDELLA, Mr. GOURLEY, and Mr. GORST. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 21.] DISQUALIFICATION BY MEDICAL RELIEF On Motion of Mr. RATHBONE, Bill to remove disqualification by Medical Relief for Infectious or Contagious Disease, ordered to be brought in by Mr. RATHBONE, Sir JOHN KENNAWAY, Sir Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 16.] CHARLES W. DILKE, and Mr. RITCHIE. COLONIAL MARRIAGES BILL. On Motion of Mr. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN, Bill to amend the Law with respect to certain Colonial Marriages, ordered to be brought in by Mr. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSEN and Sir THOMAS CHAMBERS. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 22.] JOINT STOCK BANKS (ACCOUNTS) BILL. (In the Committee.) Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move the House, that leave be given to bring in Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 17.] a Bill to provide for the compulsory audit of the Accounts of Joint Stock Banks, and for the annual publication by them of Statements of Accounts according to a prescribed form. Resolution reported: Bill ordered to be brought in by Dr. CAMERON, Mr. STEVENSON, Mr. BENJAMIN WHITWORTH, Mr. PENNINGTON, and Mr. JAMES STEWART. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 23.] LANDLORD AND TENANT (IRELAND) BILL. On Motion of Mr. HERBERT, Bill to provide for the equitable settlement of Rent in certain cases of difference between Landlords and Tenants in Ireland; and to make better provision as to Notices to Quit; and for other purposes relating thereto, ordered to be brought in by Mr. HERBERT, Mr. KING-HARMAN, and Mr. DEASE. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 26.] RELIEF OF INSANE POOR BILL. On Motion of Mr. RODWELL, Bill to make better provision for the maintenance, reception, and relief of the Insane, Imbecile, or Infirm Poor chargeable in Unions and Parishes in England other than in the Metropolis, ordered to be brought in by Mr. RoDWELL, Sir BALDWIN LEIGHTON, and Mr. BRISTOWE. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACTS REPEAL BILL. On Motion of Sir HARCOURT JOHNSTONE, Bill Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 27.] to be brought in by Sir HARCOURT JOHNto Repeal the Contagious Diseases Acts, ordered CRUELTY TO ANIMALS BILL. On Motion of Mr. HOLT, Bill to amend the Law relating to Cruelty to Animals, ordered to be brought in by Mr. HOLT, Mr. ASHLEY, Mr. HARDCASTLE, Sir CHARLES LEGARD, and Mr. CHARLES WILSON. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 28.] VOTERS REGISTRATION (IRELAND) BILL. On Motion of Mr. MELDON, Bill to assimilate the Law relating to the Registration of Parliamentary Voters in England and in Ireland, and to amend the Law relating to the Registration of Voters in Ireland, ordered to be brought in by Mr. MELDON, Mr. BUTT, and Mr. MITCHELL HENRY. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 29.] MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER BILL. On Motion of Sir THOMAS CHAMBERS, Bill to ARTIZANS' DWELLINGS ACT (1868) EXTENSION BILL. On Motion of Mr. TORRENS, Bill to extend the powers of the Artizans' Dwellings Act of 1868 by provisions for compensation and rebuilding, ordered to be brought in by Mr. TORRENS, Sir THOMAS CHAMBERS, and Mr. GOLDNEY. STONE, Mr. STANSFELD, Mr. WHITBREAD, and Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 34.] POOR LAW GUARDIANS (ELECTION BY BALLOT) (IRELAND) BILL. On Motion of Mr. ERRINGTON, Bill to provide for the Election of Poor Law Guardians in Ireland by Ballot, ordered to be brought in by Mr. ERRINGTON, Mr. BLENNERHASSETT, and Mr. O'REILLY. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 35.] DURATION OF PARLIAMENT BILL. On Motion of Mr. JOHN HOLMS, Bill to shorten the Duration of Parliaments, ordered to be brought in by Mr. JOHN HOLMS, Mr. JOSEPH COWEN, Dr. CAMERON, Mr. COLLINS, and Mr. HENRY SAMUELSON. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 36.] ULSTER TENANT RIGHT BILL. On Motion of Mr. MACARTNEY, Bill to secure more effectually the Tenant Right Custom in the province of Ulster, ordered to be brought in by Mr. MACARTNEY, Mr. CHARLES LEWIS, and Mr. WILLIAM WILSON. Bill presented, and read the first time. [Bill 37.] INHABITED HOUSE DUTY AND INCOME On Motion of Mr. HUBBARD, Bill to amend the administration of the Inhabited House Duty and Income Tax, ordered to be brought in by Mr. HUBBARD and Mr. SAMPSON LLOYD. |