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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
State of Europe and the Eastern Question at the commencement of 1854-
Of the Manufacturing, Commercial, and Agricultural Classes, and of the
Revenue-Unusual interest attending the Opening of Parliament-The
Queen's Speech-Debate in both Houses on the Address-Speeches of the
Marquis of Clanricarde, the Earls of Clarendon, Malmesbury, Grey, Derby,
and Aberdeen-Vindication of Prince Albert by the Leaders in both
Houses-In the House of Commons, Mr. Baillie, Sir R. Peel, Mr. Hume,
Mr. H. T. Liddell, Mr. Disraeli, Lord John Russell, and other Members,
take part in the Debate on the Address. RUSSIA AND TURKEY-Question
by Lord Lyndhurst relative to the Vienna Note-The Marquis of Clanri-
carde calls attention to the Eastern Question-Speeches of the Earls of
Clarendon, Ellenborough, Fitzwilliam, and Lord Beaumont-Earl Fitz-
william's Inquiry relative to Count Orloff's propositions - Important
Debate in the House of Lords on the 14th of February-The principal
Speakers are the Marquis of Clanricarde, the Earls of Clarendon, Malmes-
bury, Grey, Derby, and Aberdeen-The Eastern Question again introduced
by Lord Beaumont-The Earl of Clarendon and other Peers speak-In
the House of Commons, Mr. Layard puts questions to Lord John Russell
-On the 17th and 20th of February the Eastern Question is fully dis-
cussed in the House of Commons on the Motion of Mr. Layard-Speeches
of Sir J. Graham, Lord Jocelyn, Lord Dudley Stuart, Mr. Roebuck, Lord
John Russell, Mr. Disraeli, Mr. Cobden, Lord J. Manners, Mr. Drummond,
Mr. S. Herbert, Lord Palmerston, and other Members-Short discussion
on bringing up the Report of the Committee of Supply-Debate on the
Earl of Shaftesbury's Motion on Christianity in Turkey, in which Earls
Clarendon, Ellenborough, Grey, and Fitzwilliam, take part-The Earl of
Derby in the House of Lords, and Mr. Disraeli in the Commons, referring
to an Article in the Journal of St. Petersburg, ask certain questions-
Conversation in the House of Commons relative to the Dinner at the
Reform Club to Sir C. Napier-Speech of Mr. Bright-Debate on Mr.
Monckton Milnes's Motion upon the Greek Insurrection in Turkey-Lord
John Russell, Lord Dudley Stuart, Mr. Layard, Lord Palmerston, Mr.
Milner Gibson, and other Members, address the House
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CHAPTER II.
WAR WITH RUSSIA-A Royal message to both Houses of Parliament an-
nounces a rupture with Russia-The Message-Remarks of Earls Derby
and Grey in the House of Lords-Debate on the Address in both Houses
-It is moved by the Earl of Clarendon in the House of Lords-Speeches
of the Earls of Derby, Aberdeen, and Malmesbury, and the Marquis
of Lansdowne -The Earls of Granville, Grey, Hardwicke, and Lord
Brougham, also take part in the Debate-After Speeches from Lord John
Russell, Mr. Layard, Mr. Bright, Mr. J. Ball, the Marquis of Granby,
Lord Dudley Stuart, Lord Palmerston, and Mr. Disraeli, the Address is
agreed to by the Commons-In the House of Lords questions are put by
Lord Beaumont, and the Earl of Clarendon replies-In the same place a
discussion arises between the Earl of Ellenborough, the Duke of Newcas-
tle, the Earls of Hardwicke and Clarendon, with reference to recent
accounts from the Black Sea and Gallipoli-Questions by the Earl of
Ellenborough as to the transport, pay, and baggage trains of the troops in
Turkey; by the Earl of Malmesbury, as to the Bombardment of Odessa;
and the Marquis of Clanricarde, relative to the British occupation of
Greece-In the House of Commons inquiries are made by various Mem-
bers relative to the transport by steain of cavalry; to the removal of
Russian Troops by sea from Circassia; to the occupation of Servia by
Austria; to the state of the British Troops at Gallipoli; to the Insurrec
tion of the Greek Christians in Turkey; and to the case of the British
ship Ann McAlister-Remarkable Speech of Lord Lyndhurst in the
House of Lords upon the Russo-Turkish Question-Reply of the Earl of
Clarendon-Speeches of the Earls of Derby and Aberdeen; that of the
latter causes much dissatisfaction, and he subsequently explains it at
great length-Comments of the Marquis of Clanricarde-In the House
of Commons questions are asked respecting the Treaty between Austria
and Turkey for the occupation of the Principalities-The proceedings of
the fleet at Uleaborg-The supplies are moved in both Houses; in the
House of Lords, by the Earl of Aberdeen-In the discussion which fol-
lows, the Earls of Ellenborough, Hardwicke, Fitzwilliam, Clarendon, and
the Marquis of Clanricarde, take part-In the House of Commons, Lord
John Russell moves the vote-Misunderstanding as to his Speech-Mr.
Cobden, Mr. Layard, Mr. Disraeli, Lord Palmerston, and various other
Members address the House-Motion of Lord D. Stuart for an Autumnal
Session-Debate thereon, and Speeches of Mr. S. Herbert, Mr. Layard,
Admiral Berkeley, Lord John Russell, and other Members-Further criti-
cisms upon the conduct of the War by the Marquis of Clanricarde, in the
House of Lords, on moving for additional information-The Earl of Cla-
rendon's reply-Question by Mr. Hume, in the House of Commons, rela-
tive to the evacuation of the Principalities-Answer of Lord John
Russell. [53
CHAPTER III.
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM-Notwithstanding the state of affairs in the East,
Ministers persevere with the Reform Bill-Public opinion is in favour of
its postponement-This feeling is expressed by Earls Grey and Derby in
the House of Lords, and in the House of Commons by Mr. Disraeli and
others-The Bill is nevertheless brought in by Lord John Russell--His
Speech-A brief and miscellaneous Discussion by various Members ensues
-Sir E. Dering gives notice of a Motion to defer the Bill-Lord J. Rus-
sell announces that the Second Reading is postponed-Sir J. Shelley
expresses strong Disapprobation of this course-It is approved of by Mr.
Labouchere, Mr. Hume, and Sir G. Grey-Sir J. Pakington and Mr.
Disraeli comment severely upon the Ministry-Lord John Russell replies
-In answer to a question by the Earl of Derby, in the House of Lords,
the Earl of Aberdeen states that the Bill is not abandoned-In the House
of Commons Lord John Russell finally announces its withdrawal-His
Speech-Sir E. Dering, Mr. Hume, Mr. Bright, Mr. Labouchere, Lord
Jocelyn, Sir G. Grey, and Mr. Sidney Herbert, approve of the Ministerial
course-It is severely criticised by Mr. Disraeli and Sir J. Pakington-
The same subject is briefly mentioned in the House of Lords-Apathetic
reception of the Bill by the Country, and general satisfaction at its with-
drawal-Bills to amend the Law of Bribery, and for the Trial of Election
Petitions, are introduced by Lord John Russell-His Speech-The Bills
are much opposed, and several Clauses are added, by the Commons-The
Allowance of Voters' Expenses Clause struck out by the Lords, and the
Bill finally passed-Bills for the Prevention of Bribery in certain corrupt
Boroughs brought into the House of Commons-Discussion of them-
Upon their ultimate withdrawal, an important debate ensues on the gene-
ral conduct and position of the Ministers-Mr. Disraeli's speech and
sarcasms-Lord J. Russell's reply-Mr. Disraeli renews his assault-Sir
G. Grey and Colonel Peel interpose-Lord John Russell rejoins, and the
debate is continued by Mr. Walpole, Mr. Bright, Mr. Gladstone, and
others-Parliamentary Oaths Bill introduced by Lord John Russell-
Debate on the Second Reading-Speeches of Sir F. Thesiger, Mr. Glad-
stone, Mr. Napier, Mr. J. G. Phillimore, Mr. Newdegate, Mr. Miall, Mr.
Whiteside, Lord John Russell, Mr. Disraeli, and others. LAW REFORM-
Speeches of Lord Lyndhurst and the Lord Chancellor on the Consolidation
of the Statutes-Common Law Amendment Bill introduced by the Lord
Chancellor His speech-Mr. Cardwell's two Bills for the Amendment of
the Navigation Laws-Bills for the suppression of Gaming Houses and
the Repeal of the Usury Laws are passed-Testamentary Jurisdiction Bill
-Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Bill, and Pauper Settlement Bill,
withdrawn-The latter measure occasions Mr. Baines to resign his office,
which, after explanations, he resumes-Mr. Locke King's Real Property
Succession Bill rejected [109
CHAPTER IV.
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.-After some observations by Sir John Walsh and Sir
De Lacy Evans, the Estimates for the Army are moved by Mr. Sidney
Herbert-Those for the Navy by Sir James Graham-Sir H. Willoughby
calls attention to the battle of Sinope-Sir J. Graham's answer-A con-
versation ensues, in which Admiral Walcott, Lord D. Stuart, Lord John
Manners, Lord John Russell, and others, take part-Admiral Walcott's
remarks Mr. Monsell moves the Ordnance Estimates-Amount of va-
rious Supplemental Estimates voted during the Session-The Budget
Speech of the Chancellor of the Exchequer-Revenue of the last year-
Receipts-Expenditure-Surplus-Results of the Remission and Exten-
sion of Taxes-Revenue of the ensuing year-Receipts-Expenditure-
Deficiency-He argues against a Loan, and maintains that the Income of
each year should, if possible, cover the Expenditure-He proposes an
increased Income Tax-Alteration of Stamp Duties, and a Vote of Ex-
chequer Bills-Remarks by Mr. Hume, Sir H. Willoughby, Mr. Henley,
Mr. Glyn, Mr. Disraeli, Sir F. Kelly, and other Members-Reply of Mr.
Gladstone-Income Tax Resolution-Amendment moved by Sir H. Wil-
loughby-A Debate follows, in which Mr. Hankey, Mr. Williams, Mr.
Spooner, Mr. Hume, Mr. Cayley, Mr. Malins, Sir F. Baring, Sir F. Kelly,
and Mr. Disraeli, are the principal speakers-Mr. Gladstone's reply-The
discussion is renewed by Sir J. Pakington and others on the third reading
-In the House of Lords, in Committee upon the Bill, the financial policy
of the Ministry is severely criticised by the Earls of Malmesbury and
Grey, Lords Brougham and Monteagle, and defended by the Duke of Ar-
gyll and Earl Granville-Stamp Duties Amendment moved by Mr. Hume
It is supported by Mr. Masterman, Mr. Baring, and others—Mr. Glyn,
Mr. Gladstone, and Mr. Wilson oppose it-Mr. Phinn's Clause added-The
War Budget The Resolutions-Speech of the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer in moving them-Augmentation of the Income Tax-Spirit Duties
and Malt Tax-Readjustment of the Sugar Duties-Issue of Exchequer
Bonds-His eloquent vindication of his financial policy, and condemna-
tion of a system of loans-After a brief discussion the Resolutions are
agreed to-Debates on the Malt Tax-Mr. Cayley's Amendment-He is
supported by Mr. Stanhope, the Marquis of Granby, Mr. Bentinck, Mr.
Barrow, Mr. Newdegate, and Mr. Spooner-On the other side are Lord
Monck, Mr. Warner, Mr. J. Ball, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Sandars-Speeches
of Sir E. L. Bulwer, Mr. Drummond, Sir J. Pakington, Lord John Russell,
and Mr. Disraeli-Exchequer Bonds Resolutions-Mr. Baring's Amend-
ment His Speech-Mr. Malins, Mr. Cairns, and Mr. Disraeli support him
-Mr. Wilson-Mr. M'Gregor, Mr. Hankey, and Mr. Gladstone oppose the
Amendment-In the House of Lords the Resolutions are opposed by Lord
Monteagle-Sugar Duties Readjustment explained by Mr. Wilson [148
CHAPTER V.
Oxford University Reform Bill introduced by Lord John Russell-His
Speech-After remarks by several Members, the Bill is read a first time-
On the Motion for its committal, Mr. Heywood moves that it be referred
to a Select Committee-Mr. Newdegate, Mr. Ewart, Mr. Horsman, Mr.
Gladstone, Mr. Hadfield, Mr. Henley, Mr. Miall, Mr. Disraeli, Mr. Bright,
Mr. Vernon Smith, Mr. W. J. Fox, and Mr. Blackett speak upon the
Amendment, which is negatived-Amendment by Mr. Walpole in favour
of "sectional" election-He is opposed by Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Lowe, and
Sir W. Heathcote, and supported by Sir J. Pakington, Mr. Horsman, Mr.
Henley, and Mr. J. E. Denison-The Amendment is carried-Numerous
other Amendments are proposed in Committee-Some are carried, and
great alterations are made in the Bill by Lord John Russell-Mr. Hey-
wood's two Clauses in favour of Dissenters-Mr. S. Herbert, Sir W. Heath-
cote, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Wigram, Mr. R. Palmer, and Lord John Russell
oppose, and Mr. M. Gibson, Sir J. Ramsden, Lord Stanley, Mr. Lucas, and
others support the first Clause, which is carried-The second Clause is
eventually supported by the Ministry, and carried-Mr. Gladstone's
Amendment to Mr. R. Palmer's Clause relating to Schools is rejected after
a debate-The Bill is opposed in the House of Lords by the Earls of
Derby, Ellenborough, Malmesbury, Winchilsea, and Donoughmore, and
supported by the Dukes of Newcastle, Argyll, and Buccleuch, Earls
Powis, Carlisle, and Carnarvon, the Bishop of Oxford, and Lords Canning,
Ward, and Monteagle-Several Amendments are carried, and subse-
quently agreed to by the Commons-East India Financial Statement by
Sir C. Wood-West Indies Incumbered Estates Court-Canadian Legisla-