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Message to 
attend  His
Majesty.  

J O U R N A L S 

OF  T HE 

H O U SE

O F 

C O M M O N S. 

S e s s i on 

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Great  Britain  and  Ireland.  


[No.  1.] 
Tuesday,  11th  February,  1903. 
THE  House  met at  Two  of the  clock. 

P B A Y E R S. 
A  M E S S A G  E 

from  His  Majesty,   by  Sir 
i  l  Michael Biddulph, Gentleman  Usher of  the 
B i  a c  k 

j » o d 

. 

Mr.  Speaker, 

The  King  commands  this  Honourable  House 
immediately,  in  the 

to  attend  His  Majesty 
House  of  Peers. 

Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker,  with  the  House, 
went  up  to  attend  His  Majesty  :—And  having 
returned  : 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  at  Four  of 
the  clock  ;  and  acquainted  the  House,  That, in 
pursuance  of the  directions of  the  Acts  passed in 
the  24th  yearv of  His  Maiesty  King  George  the 
Third,  c.  26, and  in  the 21st  and  22nd  years  of 
the Reign of Her Majesty Queen  Victoria,  c. 110, 
and in the 26th. year of the Reign of Her  Majesty 
Queen  Victoria, c.  20,  he  had  issued  Warrants 
to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown, to make  out  a  new 
Writs issued  Writ  for the  Election   of  a  Member  to  serve  in 
in the  Recess,  tliis present  Parliament, 

Sentence on 
a  Member. 

For Liverpool  ( West Derby  Division),  in the 
room  of  Samuel  Wasse  Higginbottom,
Esquire,  deceased. 

And  also  to the Clerk of  the Crown  in  Ireland,
to  make out  a New  Writ  for  the Election   of  a 
Member  to  serve  in this present  Parliament, 

For  the  County  of Antrim (South  Division), 
in  the  room  of  the  Right  Honourable 
William  Grey  Ellison Macartney,  Deputy 
Master  of  the  Mint. 

Mr.  Speaker  informed  the  House  that  he  had 
received  the  following  Letter  relating  to  a 
Sentence  upon  a Member  :— 
To  the  Right  Honourable 

The  Speaker  of  the  House  of Commons. 

Sir, 

Royal  Courts  of  Justice, 
London,
23  January  1903. 

I  have the  honour  to  inform  you  that  Arthur 
Alfred  Lynch,  Member  for  Galicay,  was  at  a 

V o l,  158. 

Trial-at-Bar,  before  Mr.  Justice  Wills,  Mr. 
Justice  Channell, and  myself  to-day,  convicted 
of high  treason  and  sentenced  to  death. 

I  am,  Sir, 
Your  obedient  servant, 

Alverstone. 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do issue his  War-  Perth 
rant  to  the  Clerk of  the  Crown, to  make out  a (Eastern 
New  Writ  for the electing   of  a  Member to  serve writ? 
in  this  present  Parliament  for  the  County  of 
Perth  (Eastern  Division), in the  room of Sir John 
George  Smyth Kinloch,  Baronet,  who,  since  his 
election  for  the  said  County, hath accepted  the 
Office  of  Steward  or  Bailiff  of  His  Majesty's 
Manor  of  Northstead, in  the  County  of  York.— 
(Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone.) 

Charles  Day  Rase,  Esquire,  Member 

for  New  Members 

County  of  Cambridge  (Eastern  or  Newmarketsworn-
Division), was  sworn. 

William Watson Rutherford,  Esquire,  Member 
for  Liverpool (West Derby  Division), was  sworn. 

Ordered, That  all  Members  who are returned  Elections, 

for two  or  more  places in  any  part  of the United 
Kingdom  do  make  their  Election  for  which  of 
the places they  will serve,  within  one  week  after 
it shall appear  that  there is no  question upon  the 
Return  for  that  place ;  and, if  anything  shall 
come  in question  touching  the Return  or  Elec­
tion  of  any  Member,  he  is  to  withdraw  during 
the  time  the  matter  is  in  Debate ;  and  that  all 
Members  returned  upon  double  Returns  do 
withdraw  till their Returns  are determined. 

Resolved, That  no  Peer  of  the  Realm,  except 
such  Peers of  Ireland as shall, for  the time  being, 
be  actually  elected,  and  shall  not have  declined 
to  serve, for  any  County,  City,  or  Borough  of 
Great  Britain,  hath  any  right  to give  his vote 
in  the  Election  of  any  Member  to  serve  in 
Parliament. 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  it is  a  high  infringement of  the 
liberties  and  privileges  of  the  Commons of  the 
United  Kingdom  for  any  Lord   of  Parliament, 
or  other  Peer  or  Prelate,  not  being  a  Peer  of 
Ireland 

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1903. 
and  that  there  be  no  annoyance  therein  or 
thereabouts;  and  that  the  Serjeant-at-Arms 
attending  this House  do  communicate this  Order 
to  the  Commissioners  aforesaid. 

[No. 5. 


Ireland  at  the  time  elected,  and  not  having 
declined  to  serve  "for  any  County,  City,  or 
Borough  of  Great  Britain,  to  concern  himself  in 
the  Election of Members toservefor the Commons 
in  Parliament,  except  only  any  Peer of  Ireland, 
at  such Elections  in  Great  Britain  respectively 
where  such Peer  Bhall appear  as a Candidate,  or 
by  himself,  or  any  others,  be  proposed  to  be 
elected  ;  or for any Lord Lieutenant or Governor 
of  any  County  to avail  himself  of  any  authority 
derived  from  his  Commission,  to  influence  the 
Election  of  any  Member  to  serve  for  the  Com­
mons in Parliament—(Mr.  Balfour)  ; 

A n  Amendment was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  Kingdom,"  in  line  2,  to  the  word  "  f b r"   in 
line  8.—(Mr.  James Lowther.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That the  words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the  Question; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 

Tellers for t h e f  S i r „ 4 ? W er 
I 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Yeas 
' 

Tellers  for the (Mr. James Lowther, 

Noes, 

I Mr.  Galloway: 

270. 

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So  it was resolved  in the Affirmative. 

,  And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 

Resolved,  That it is a high infringement of  the 
liberties  and  privileges  of  the  Commons of  the 
United  Kingdom  for any  Lord  of  Parliament,  or 
other  Peer  or  Prelate,,  not  being  a  Peer;  of 
Ireland  at  the  time  elected,  and  pot  having 
declined  to  serve  for  any  County,  City,  or 
Borough  of  Great  Britain,  to concern  himself  in 
the Election of Members to serve for the Commons 
in  Parliament,  except  only  any  Peer of  Ireland, 
at  such  Elections  in  Great  Britain  respectively 
where such Peer  shall appear as. a Candidate,  or 
by  himself,  or  any  others,  be  proposed  to  be 
elected  ;  or for any Lord Lieutenant or  Governor 
of  any  County  to  avail himself  of  any  authority 
derived  fj;om  his  Commission,  to  influence  the 
Election  of  any  Member  to  serve  for  the  Com­
mons in  Parliament. 
,  Resolved,  That  if  it  shall  appear  that  any 
person  hath  been elected  or returned  a  Member 
of  this  House,  or  endeavoured  so  to  be,  by 
Bribery,  or  any  other  corrupt  practices,  this 
House  will  proceed  with  the  utmost  severity 
against  all  such  persons  as  shall  have  been 
wilfully  concerned  in  such  Bribery  or  other 
corrupt  practices. 

Resolved,  That  if 

it  shall  appear  that  any 
person  hath  been, tampering  withany  Witness, 
in  respect  of  his  evidence  to  be  given  to  this 
House,  or  any  Committee  thereof,  or  directly 
or  indirectly  have  endeavoured  to  deter  or 
hinder  any  person  from  appearing,  or  giving 
evidence,  the  same  is  declared  to  be  a  high 
crime  or  misdemeanor;  and  this  House  will 
proceed  with  the  utmost  severity  against  such 
offender. 

Resolved,  That  if  it  shall  appear  that  any 
person  hath  given  false  evidence  in  any  case 
before  this  House,  or  any  Committee  thereof, 
this House  will proceed  with tljie utmost  severity 
against such offender. 

Ordered, That the Commissioners of the Police 
of  the  Metropolis  do  take  care  that, during  the 
Session  of  Parliament,  the  passages  through 
the  Streets  leading  to  this  House  be kept  free 
and  open,  and  that  no obstruction  be  permitted 
to  hinder  the  passage of  Members  to  and  from 
this House,  and that  no disorder  be  allowed  in 
Westminster  Hall,  or  in  the  passages  leading  to 
this  House,  during  the  Sitting  of  Parliament, 

Witnesses. 

Metropolitan 
Police. 

Ordered, That  the  Votes  and  Proceedings   of  Votes and 
this  House  be  printed,  being  first  perused  by  Proce?din83" 
Mr.  Speaker;  and  that  he  do  appoint  the 
printing  thereof;  and  that  no  person  but  such 
as  lie  shall  appoint  do  presume  to  print  the 
same. 

Ordered, That  a  Committee  of  Privileges  be  Privileges, 

appointed. 

,  f 

•' • 

A  Bill  for  the  more  effectual  preventing  Outlawries 

Clandestine  Outlawries  was  read  the first time ;  Bill> 
aud ordered  to be  read  a second  time. 

Ordered, That  the Journal of  this  House, from  Journal, 

the  end  of  the  last  Session  to  the  end  of  the 
present  Session,  with  an  Index  thereto,  be 
printed. 

Ordered, That  500  Copies  of  the  said  Journal 
and  Index  be  printed  by  the  appointment  and 
under  the  direction  of  Sir  Courtenay  Peregrine 
Ilbert,  k.c.s.i,  c.i.E., the  Clerk  of tins  House. 

„ Ordered, That  the  said  Journal  and  Index  be 
printed  by  such  person  as  shall  be licensed  by 
Mr.  Speaker, and  that  no other  person  do  pre­
sume to  print the  same. 

The  following  Papers,  presented   by  Royal  Parliamentary 

Command  during  the  Recess,  were  delivered  to  ?Spers 
the  Librarian  Of  the House  of  Commons  during
ece 
the  Recess, pursuant  to  the  Standing  Order  of 
the  14th August  1896. 

Copy  of  Reports, to  the  Secretary  of  State  Mines 

the  j l o me  Department . by  S.   T._^Evans, t^MacLM-en 

^ 
Esquire,  K.c.,  M.P.,  and J.   o .  Martin,  Esquire,  colliery, 
one  of  His  Majesty's  Inspectors  of  Mines, on  Abertysswg). 
the  circumstances  attending  an  Explosion  which 
occurred  at  MacLqren  Colliery  (No.  1  Pit), 
Abertysswg,  on the  3rd  September  1902. 

Copy  of  Judicial  Statistics,  Part  I:,  relating   Judicial 
to  Criminal  Proceedings,  Police,  Coroners,  Statistics 
Prisons,  Reformatory  and  Industrial  Schools, 
and  Criminal:  Lunatics,  for  England  and  Wales 
for  1901. 

' 

a nd 

Copy  of  Return  of  Plaints  and  Sittings  in  County  Courts 

County  Courts  for  the year  1901. 

^ 

•  SmSH)* 1 

Copy  of  Census of  England  and  Wales, 1901  Census of 
(Counties of  Bedford,  Buckingham,  Carmarthen,  ^af^m** 
Carnarvon,  Denbigh, Anglesey,  Radnor, Rutland, 
Montgomery,  Merioneth,  Brecknock,  Huntingdon, 
Flint,  Salop,  Pembroke," Westmoreland, Hereford,
and Cardigan. 

' 

Copy  of  Report   of  the  Departmental  Com-Workhouse 

mittee appointed  by  the  President of  the  Local  Accounts 
Government  Board  to  inquire  into  Workhouse  committee!)a 
Accounts,  with  Appendices. 

Copy  of  Return  of  Proceedings  of  the  Irish  Irish Land 

Land Commission iinde* "  The Land Law  Acts," 
«  The  Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts,  1883—1891,"  
and  "  The  Land  Purchase  Acts,"  during  the 
Months of  November  and  December  1902. 

Copy  of  Return  of  the  Number  of  Agrarian  Agrarian 

g  J 

Outrages  committed 
reported to  the  Inspector  General  of  the Royal (
Irish  Constabulary  during  the  Quarter,  ended 
31st  December  1902. 

in  Ireland  which  were Outragea^ 

  r e  n

Copy  of  Return  of  the  Number  of  Evictions  Evictions 
from  Agricultural  Holdings  in  Ireland,  which  (Ireland.) 
have come to the knowledge of  the  Constabulary, 
and also of  the Number of  Tenancies  determined 
in  the  Quarter  ended  31st December  1902. ; 

Copy  of  Return  under  Section  7 of  the  Land  Land  Law 
Law  (Ireland)  Act,  1887,   of  the  Number  of  (Ireland)  Act, 
Eviction  Notices  filed  in  the  High  Court  of  S ® . )  i C t i o  a 

Justice * 

 
No. 1.J  3 

Y I I. 

YltkFebruary. 


Agricultural 
Statistics 
(Ireland.) 

National 
Education 
(Ireland.) 

East India 
(Trade.) 

Trade Reports 
(Extracts.) 

Railway 
Accidents. 

Certificates of 
Origin. 

Poisons  ,
(Depart­
mental  Com­
mittee.) 

Poisons (De­
partmental 
Committee.). 

Justice  and  County  Courts  in  Ireland  during 
the  Quarter  ended  on  the  31st  'December 
1902. 

Copy  of  Tables  showing the  extent  in  Statute 
Acres and the Produce  of the Crops for  the  Year 
1902, with  Tables  showing  the  A verage  Yearly 
Extent,  under  the  principal  Crops,  and  the 
Average  Produce  thereof  in  the  Ten  Years 
1891 to i9011  also, Bee-keeping  Statistics for the 
Season  1901. 

Copy  of  Section  II.   of  the  Appendix  to  the 
Sixty-eighth  Report  of  the  Commissioners  of 
National  Education  in  Ireland  for  the  year 
1901. 

Copy  of  Tables  relating  to  the  Trade  of 
British,  India  with  British  Possessions  and 
Foreign  Countries  for  the  five  years  1897-8  to 
1901-2:  ••••;." 

' 

Copy  of  Extracts  from  the  Reports  of  His 
Majesty's  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Officers 
Abroad,  received  during  the  year  1902 relating 
to  particular  Trades  and  Industries  (Coal). 

Copy  of  Returns  of  Accidents  and  Casualties 
as  reported to  the Board  of  Trade by the  several 
Railway  Companies  in  the  United  Kingdom 
during  the  nine  months  ending  30th  September 
1902,  together  with  Reports  of  the  Inspecting 
Officers,  Assistant 
Inspecting  Officers,  and 
Sub-Inspectors  of  the  Railway  Department  to 
the  Board  of  Trade  upon  certain  Accidents 
which  were  inquired  into. 

Copy  of  Memorandum  showing  the  Regula­
tions  existing in the principal European Countries 
and  in  Canada, the  United  States,  and Japan,
in regard to  Certificates of  Origin. 

Copy  of  Report,  Supplementary  Report, and 

Minority  Report  of  the  Departmental  Com­
mittee  appointed  by  the  Lord  President of  the 
Council  to consider  Schedule A  to  the  Pharmacy 
Act,  1868,  ,lo  report  the  alterations  therein 
which  they  deem  expedient,  and whether  a third 
part should  be  added  thereto, with Copy  of  the 
Minutes  appointing  the  Committee,  and  a  List 
of  Witnesses  examined.  Part   I. 

Relations.  Signed  at  Peking,  7th  September 
1901  (with  19 Annexes). 

r 

Copy  of  Convention  between  the 

.United 
Kingdom  and  Belgium  regulating  Telephonic 
Communication  between  the  United  Kingdom 
and Belgium.  Signed  at  Brussels, 21st  Novem­
ber  1902. 

Treaty Series 
(No.  1,1903.) 

Copy  of  Convention  between  the  . United 
Kingdom  and  France 
for  the  Exchange  of 
Insured  and  Uninsured  Parcels  between  France 
and  the  British  Colony  of  Gibraltar.  Signed 
at  Paris,  22nd  October  1902.  Ratifications 
exchanged  at Paris,  10th December  1902/ 

Treaty Series 
(No.  2, 1903.) 

Copy  of  Convention  signed  at  Washington,
24th  January  1803,  for  the  Adjustment  of  the 
Boundary  between  the  Dominion  of  Canada and 
the Territory  of  Alaska. 

United  States 
(No.  1, 1903.) 

Copy of  Correspondence  respecting  the Rising 
of  Mullah  Muhammed  Abdullah  in Somaliland 
and  consequent  Military  Operations,  1901-2 
(in continuation  of  Africa,  No. 3,  1902). 

Africa (No.  1, 
1903.) 

Copy of  Despatch from His Majesty's  Minister 

Nationality 
and  Naturali-
in  Brazil,  enclosing  a  Translation  of  a  Decree sation  (Mis-
regulating  Naturalisation  of  Aliens (in  continua- cellaneous, 
tion of  Miscellaneous,  No.  3,  1893). 

No.  1, 1903.) 

Copy of  Correspondence respecting the Affairs Venezuela 

(No.  1, 1903.) 

of  Venezuela. 

Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports>  Trade Reports 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  2923 to  2935. 

• 

(Annual 
Series.) 

Copies of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  Trade Reports 
^ "  a n e o u  s 

(Miscellaneous  Series)  Nos.  587  and 588. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

. 

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma-Sugar 
jesty's  Command, —  Copy  of  Correspondence^™^®®, 
with  the  Russian  Government; respecting. the  vailing 
Interpretation  o£  the  MostrFavoured-Nation  Duties) 
Clause  in  connection  with Countervailing Duties  j^0™™6^!) 
on  Bounty-fed  Sugar. 

'  ' 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Copy  of  Minutes  of  Evidence  taken  by  the 
I)epar-tmental  Committee  appointed by the  Lord 
President  of the  Council  to  consider  Schedule  A 
to the Pharmacy  Act,  1868, to  report  the  altera­
tions  therein  which  they  deem  expedient,  and 
whether  a third  part  should  be  added  thereto, > 
together with Appendices and Index  to Evidence.! 
Part  II. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  by Cremation 

His  Majesty's  Command—Copy  of  Report  o f ^ ^ f  " 
the  Departmental  Committee  appointed  by  the Committee.) 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home.  Department 
to  prepare  a  Draft  of  the  Regulations  to  be 
made  under the  Cremation  Act,  1902. 

Glanders (De­
partmental
Committee.) 

  Copy  of  Repprt  of  the  Departmental  Com-, 
  mittee  appointed  by  the  Board* of  Agriculture 
for  the  purpose  of  conducting  experimental 
investigations with regard  to the communicability 
of  the infection of  Glanders  under  certain  con­
ditions^  and  as  to  the  arresting  and  curative 
powers,  if  any,  of  Mallein  repeatedly  adminis­
tered.;  ; 

Crofter and 
Cottar 
Colonisation 
Scheme. 

Northern 
Nigeria. 

Colonial 
Beports 
(Annual.) 

Africa (No. 6, 
1902.) 

Copy  of  Thirteenth  Report  of  the  Commis­
sioners  appointed  to  carry  out  a  Scheme  of 
Colonisation  in  the  Dominion  of  Canada  of 
Crofters  and  Cottars  from  the  Western  High­
lands  and Islands  of  Scotland, with  Appendices. 
Copy  of Correspondence relating  to  Kano. 

for  1901),  377 

Copies of Reports  No.  376  {Grenada,  Annual 
(Northern  Nigeria,
Report 
Annual  Report  for  1901), 378  (British  Guiana,
Report  for  1901-2),  379  (Mauritius,  Annual 
Report for  1901),  380  (Basutoland,  Report  for 
1901-2). 

Copy   of  Correspondence  respecting  Slavery 
and  the  Slave  Trade  in  East  Africa  and  the 
Iglands  of  Zanzibar  and  Pemba (in  continuation 
o f  Africa,  No. 4,  19Q1). 

Treaty  Series 
(No. 17,  1902.) 

Copy  of  Final  Protocol  between  the  Foreign  

Powers and China for the resumption of  Friendly  


VOL.  158.  


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented, Factory and 
pursuant to  the  directions of  an Act   of  Parlia- Acts^rparticu-
ment,—Copy  of  Order, dated  5th  January  1903, larsof  Piece 
made  by  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Work Wages) 
Department,  applying  with  modifications  the Wholesale 
provisions  of  Section  116  of  the  Factory  and
Workshop  Act,  1901,  to  Factories  and  Work­
shops  in  which  Wholesale  Tailoring  is  carried 
on,  and  to  Outworkers  employed  in  Wholesale 
Tailoring,  and  the  Occupiers  and  Contractors 
by  whom they  are  employed. 

l u o n u s

' 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Secretary  of  Factory  and 
State  for  the  Home  Department,  dated  4th ^k(Sg°Pitar 
February  1903,  in  pursuance  of  Section  9  of  Accommoda­
the  Factory  and  Workshop  Act,  1901,  deter-  tion.) 
mining  what  is  sufficient and  suitable  accommo­
dation in the way of  sanitary conveniences within 
the meaning  of  that  section. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an Casualties 
Order,  dated  the  26t,h  day  of  November  in  the *j> steam 
last  Session  of  Parliament,  for  a  Return  of  (Mercantile 
Casualties  to  Steam  Boilers  in  the  British  Mer-  Marine.) 
candle  Marine  during  the  Five  Years  ending  No.  1. 
the '31st day  of  December  1901. 

b  3 

Return 

Casualties 
to  Steam 
Boilers 
(United 
Kingdom.) 
.No. 2. 

Patents, 
Designs, and 
Trade  Marks 
Acts, 

Board  of 
Agriculture 
Act,  1889. 

6 

2Srd—24:th

Return  to. an  Order,  dated  the  26th  day  of 
November  in the  last  Session  of  Parliament, for 
a  Return  of  Casualties  to  Steam  Boilers  used 
on  Shore  in  the United  Kingdom during the Five 
Years  ending  the  31st day  of  December  1901. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions of  an Act of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Patents  Rules,  1903,  under  the  Patents 
Designs,  and  Trade  Marks  Acts,  1883  to  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon the 

Table  ;  and that the  said Returns  be  printed. 

Mr.  Hanbury presented, pursuant  to the  direc­
tions of  an Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of  Draft 
Order  in  Council  transferring  to  the  Board  of 
Agriculture  all  the  powers  and  duties  which 
were  conferred  on  the  Commissioners  of  His 
Majesty's  Works  and  Public  Buildings  in  re­
spect  of  the  Royal  Botanic  Gardens,  Kew,  by 
or  in  pursuance  of  Section  22  of  the  Crown 
Lands  Act,  1851, or  the  Parks  Regulation  Act, 
1872. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Inebriates' 
Acts,  1879  to 
1899  (Rules 
for  Retreats) 
(Ireland.) 

Supreme 
Court  of 
Judicature 
Act  (Ireland), 
1877. 

Criminal  Law 
and  Procedure 
(Ireland)  Act, 
1887  (Pro­
clamation.) 

Intermediate 
Education 
(Ireland.) 
Intermediate 
Education 
(Ireland.) 

Mr. Wyndham presented, pursuant to the direc­
tions of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Rules  for  Retreats in  Ireland licensed under  the 
Inebriates  Acts,  1879  to  1899, dated  3rd  Feb­
ruary  1903, approved  by  the Lord  Lieutenant. 

Copies of  Two  Orders  in  Council,  dated  17th 
November  1902, giving  effect to  Rules  of  Court 
under  the  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature  Act 
{Ireland),  1877. 

Copy  of  a Proclamation,  dated  2nd  February 
1903,  under  the  Criminal  Law  and  Procedure 
(Ireland)  Act,  1887, revoking  the  several  Pro­
clamations  mentioned  in  the  Schedule  thereto. 
Copy of  Time Table of Intermediate  Examina­

tions  in Ireland for  1903. 

Copy  of  Additional  Rule  made  by  the  Inter­
mediate  Education  Board  for  Ireland  varying 
the  Rules  and  Programme  of  Examinations  for 
1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Papers  do  lie  on  the 

Table. 

Royal  Irish 
Constabulary 
(Pensions.) 

Meteorology. 

Chelsea 
Hospital. 

No. 3. 

Treasury 
Chest. 

No. 4. 

Consolidated 
Fund. 

No. 5. 

Mr. Hayes  Fisher  presented, by His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Return showing the  Names 
of  all  Officers of  the  Royal  Irish  Constabulary 
now  in  receipt  of  Pensions,  of  all  Head  Con­
stables,  Serjeants,  and  Constables,  and  of  all 
Widows  and  Children,  to whom  Pensions  have 
been  granted  since  the  Constabulary  Estimate 
for  1902-3  was  prepared,  with  Amount  and 
Date  of  Pension  in  each  case. 

Copy  of  Report  of  the  Meteorological  Council 
to  the  Royal  Society  for  the  year  ending  31st 
March  1902. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,— 
Account  of  the  Receipts  and  Expenditure  of 
the Commissioners of  Chelsea  Hospital, in respect 
of  Army  Prize  Money  and  Legacy  Funds,  &c., 
for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902,  together 
with the  Report of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  thereon. 

Account  showing  all  the  Sums  which  have 
been received into the Treasury Chest, and which 
have  been  paid  out  of  the  same,  between  the 
l«t  April  1901, and the  31st  March  1902, and of 
the  Liabilities  and Assets of  the Treasury Chest 
on the latter  day ;  with the Report  of  the  Comp­
troller  and Auditor  General  thereon. 

Abstract  Account,  showing  the  Issues  made 
from  the  Consolidated  Fund  of  the  United 
Kingdom,  in  the  Financial  Year  ended  31st 
March  1902,  for  the  Interest  and  Management 
of  the  Debt  for  the  Civil  List,  and  all  other 

February. 

1903. 
Issues in the Financial Year, for Services charged 
directly  on  the  said  Fund  ;  together  with  the 
Report  of  the  Comptroller and  Auditor  General 
thereon. 

[No. 5. 

Account  prepared  by  the  War  Office  under  Military 
the provisions of the  Military Works  Acts, 1897, Works Acts, 
1899, and  1901, showing  the  Amount  expended a nd   j901_' 
and borrowed,  and  the  Securities  created  under 
the  Acts,  for the period ended 31st  March  1902; 
together  with  the Report  of  the Comptroller and 
Auditor  General  thereon. 

Account  of the  Imperial  Ottoman Guaranteed  Imperial 

Loan  of  1855, for  the  year  1902, prepared  under 
the  Act  ] 8  &  19  Vic. c.  99, s. 3. 

Lo^of 1855. 

Copy  of  Appropriation  Account   of  the  Sums  Army 

granted by  Parliament  for  the  Expense  of  the 
Ordnance  Factories,  for  the  year  ended  31st  (Appropria-
March  1902,  together  with  the  Report  of  the  tion  Account.) 
Comptroller  and Auditor  General  thereon. 

No. 7. 

Copy  of  Regulation,  dated  1st January  1903,  Friendly 
made  by  the  Treasury  under  the  Friendly  Societies  and 
Societies Act,  1896,  with  reference  to  Friendly  S h op  Glub3" 
Societies  desirous  of  being  certified  under  the 
Shop  Clubs Act,  1902. 

Account  of the  Receipts and  Disbursements of Duchy  of 
the  Duchy  of  Lancaster  in  the  year  ended  on Lancaster, 
the 20th December  1902, also a separate Account  No. 8* 
of  the  Capital  of  the  said  Duchy  to  the  same 
Date. 

v 

Account showing the Money  raised and issued  Barracks  Act, 

under  the  Barracks  Act,  1890,  the  Securities  1890­
created  in  respect  thereof,  and  the  Amount  ex-  No.  9. 
pended  for  the  purposes  of  the Act  to the  31st 
March  1902;  together  with  the  Report  of  the 
Comptroller  and  Auditor  General  thereon. 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  under  the  Super-  Super­

annuation  Act,  1884,  dated  15th  January  1903,
declaring  that  John  Gledhill, Post  Office  Sub-
office  Postman,  was  appointed  without  a, Civil 
Service  Certificate through  inadvertence  on  the 
part  of  the  Head  of  his  Department. 

  ^  ^ 
0 ' 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  under  the  Super-  Super­
annuation  Act,  1887, dated  17th December  1902, ^""1887! 
granting  a  Retired  Allowance  to  Mr.  Henry 
Brown, Assistant  Superintendent,  Second  Class, 
Newcastle-on-Tyne,  Post  Office. 

' 

Copy of  Treasury  Minute,  under  the  Super-  Super­
annuation  Act,  1887, dated  22nd  January  1903,  annuation 
granting  a Retired  Allowance  to  Thomas Riley, 
Principal  Foreman  in  Charge  of  the  Metal 
Foundries,  Rolling  Mills, and  Quick-firing  Case 
Factory,  Royal  Laboratory,  Woolwich. 

Act'1887­

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie upon the 
Table  ;  and that  the  Papers  relative  to Chelsea 
Hospital,  the  Treasury  Chest, the  Consolidated 
Fund,  the  Military  Works  Acts,  1897,  1899, 
and  1901,  the  Army  (Ordnance  Factories) 
(Appropriation  Account),  the  Duchy   of  Lan­
caster, and  the  Barracks  Act,  1890, be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-   Education 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  General  Report  by  (Scotland) 
His  Majesty's  Chief  Inspector  on  the  Schools 
in the Southern Division  of Scotland, for the year 
1902. 

The  Lord  Advocate  also  presented,  pursuant  Local  Taxa-

to  the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  ^on  (Scot­
—Copy  of the  Annual  Local  Taxation  Returns   a n  
l n 
for  Scotland for the  year  1900-1901. 
1 U' 
Copy  of  Report  as  to  Statistics  of  the  Uni-  Oniversity of 

versity  of  Aberdeen,  under  the  provisions  of  Aberdeen. 
Section  30  of  the  Universities  (Scotland)  Act,  No. 11. 
1889, from  1st  October  1901  to 30th  September 
1902. 

Copy of  Report  on  the  State  of  the  Finances  University of 

of  the  University  of  Edinburgh,  made  by  the  Edinburgh. 
University  Court  of  the  said  University  to  the  No.  12. 
Secretary  for  Scotland  in  terms  of  the  30th 
Section  of  the  Universities (Scotland) Act, 1889, 
for the year  ending  31st August  1902. 

Copy 

No.-L]

  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

17 th February. 


University  of 
Edinburgh. 
No.  13. 

University  of 
Glasgow. 

No. 14. 

Gibraltar. 

Greenwich 
Hospital  and 
Travers' 
Foundation. 
N o.  15. 

Copy  of Report  as  to  Statistics  by  the  Uni­
versity  Court of  the  University  of  Edinburgh to 
the  Secretary  for  Scotland  under  Section  30  of 
the  Universities  (Scotland)  Act,  1889,  for  the 
Academical  Year  from  1st October  1901 to 30th 
September  1902. 

Copy  of  Annual  Statistical  Report  by  the 
University  Court  of  the  University  of  Glasgow,
to the  Secretary  for  Scotland, under  Section  30 
of  the  Universities  (Scotland) Act,  1889, for the 
year  1901-2. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that  the  Papers  relative  to  Local 
Taxation  {Scotland),  the University of  Aberdeen,
the  University of Edinburgh, and the  University 
of  Glasgow, be  printed. 

0 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,— Copy  of  Report  on  the 
proposed Eastern Harbour and Dock at Gibraltar 
(with  Drawings).  -

Mr. Arnold-Forster  also presented, pursuant to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,— 
Accounts  of  the  Receipt  and  Expenditure  of 
the  Capital  and of the  Income  derived  from  the 
Lands  and  other  Property  held  for  the  benefit 
of  Greenwich  Hospital,  and  the  Foundation  of 
Samuel  Travers,  Esquire, for the  year  ended  on 
31st  March  1902;  together  with  the  Report  of 
the  Comptroller  and Auditor  General  thereon. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon 
the  Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative  to 
Greenwich Hospital  and  Travel  Foundation  be 
printed. 

Military 
Manoeuvres, 
1903. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions of an Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Draft  Order  in  Council  relative  to  Military 
Manoeuvres,  1903. 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Lunacy. 

Lunacy. 

Local 
Government 
Act,  1888 
(Rule.) 
Mr.  Speaker 
reports His 
Majesty's 
Speech. 

The  following  Papers  pursuant  to  the  direc­
tions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  were  laid 
upon  the  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,— 
Copy  of  Return  to  the  Lord  Chancellor,  under 
53  Vic. c. 5, s. 162, of the  Number of Visits made, 
and the  Number  of  Patients  seen, by the  several 
Commissioners in Lunacy, during the Six  Months 
ending  on the  31st  December  1902. 

Copy  of  Return  to the  Lord  Chancellor  of  all 
Sums  received  by  the  Visitors  of  Lunatics  for 
Travelling  Expenses,  or  upon any other account, 
from  the  1st  January  to  the  31st  December 
1902. 

Copy  of  Rule  under  Section  89  (3)  of  the 

Local  Government  Act,  1888. 

Mr.  Speaker  reported,  That  the  House  had, 
this  day,  attended  His  Majesty  in  the  House  of 
Peers, when  His  Majesty  was  pleased  to  make 
a most Gracious  Speech  from the Throne to both 
Houses  of  Parliament;  of  which  Mr.  Speaker 
said  he  had,  for  greater  accuracy,  obtained  a 
Copy;  which  he read to the House, asfolloweth  : 

My  Lords,  and  Gentlemen, 

My  relations  with  all  the  Foreign  Powers 

continue  to be  friendly. 

The  blockade  of  Vtnezuelan  ports,  rendered 
necessary  by  outrages  on  the  British  flag  and 
wrongs inflicted on  the persons  and property  of 
British  subjects by  the  Venezuelan  Government, 
has led to  negotiations for  the  adjustment  of  all 
the  matters  in  dispute. 
ment has now been  arrived  at which  has justified 
the  blockading  Powers  in  bringing  all  hostile 
naval operations to  ah  immediate  close.  Papers 
on the  subject  have  been  laid  before  you. 

I  rejoice  that  a  settle­

V O L . 1 5 8. 

Negotiations  have  taken  place for  the  adjust­
ment of  the  questions  which  have  arisen  with 
regard  to  the  boundary  between  My  possessions 
in  North  America  and  the  territory  of  Alaska. 
A  Treaty  providing  for  the  reference  of  these 
questions  to  an  Arbitral  Tribunal  has  been 
signed  and ratified. 

The  condition  of  the  European  provinces  of 
Turkey  gives  cause  for  serious  anxiety. 
I  have 
used my  best efforts  to impress  upon the  Sultan 
and his Ministers  the  urgent  need  for  practical 
and  well-considered  measures  of  reform.  The 
Governments  of  Austria-Hungary  and  Russia 
have  had under their  consideration what reforms 
it  would  be desirable that  the  Powers  who were 
parties  to  the  Treaty  of  Berlin  should  recom­
mend to the  Sultan  for  immediate  adoption. 
I 
trust  that  the  proposals  made will  prove to  be 
sufficient  for  the  purpose, and  that  I  shall find 
it  possible  to  give  them  My  hearty  support. 
Papers  on the subject will be laid  before  you. 

I  regret  that  the  efforts  which  My  Govern­
ment  have  been  making  to  arrive  at  a  joint 
delimitation  with  the  Turkish  Government  of 
the  boundaries  of  the  tribal  country  adjoining 
Aden have hitherto  failed to bring  about a settle­
ment.  Negotiations  upon this subject  are  being 
urgently  pressed forward. 

A  body  of My  troops, including  a small  corps 
of  mounted  infantry  raised  from  the  inhabitants 
of  the  Transvaal  and  Orange  River  Colony, has 
been  disembarked  at  Obbia, in  Italian  Somali­
land,  to  operate  against  the  Mullah  Abdullah,
and  an advance inland is about to be made.  The 
co-operation  of  the  Italian  Government  in  this 
undertaking  has  been  most cordial, and  I  trust 
that,  as a  result  of  these  operations, the  tribes 
of  both  Protectorates  may  be  secured  from 
further molestation. 

The  progress  of  events  in  South Africa  has 
been  satisfactory.  The  visit  of  the  Secretary 
of  State  for  the  Colonies  to  that portion of  My 
dominions  has  already  been  productive  of  the 
happiest  results;  and  the  opportunity  which  it 
has  provided  for  personal  conference with  Lord 
Milner,  with the  Ministers  of  the  self-governing 
Colonies,  and  with  the  representatives  of  aU 
interests  and opinions, has  greatly  conduced  to 
the  smooth  adjustment  of  many  difficult  ques­
tions,  and  to  the  removal of  many  occasions  of 
misunderstanding. 

It  has  been  found  necessary to  send  an  expe­
dition  to  Kano  in  consequence  of  the  hostile 
action  of  the  Emir  of  that  place.  My  troops 
have  successfully  occupied  his  capital,  and  I 
trust that it will  now  become  possible  to  proceed 
in  safety with  the  delimitation  of  the  boundary 
between  My  territory  of Northern  Nigeria  and 
the  adjoining  possessions of  the French  Republic. 
Papers  upon  this  subject  will  at  once  be  pre­
sented. 

My succession  to  the Imperial  Crown  of India 
in  an 
has  been  proclaimed  and  celebrated 
assembly  of  unexampled  splendour  at  Delhi. 
I 
there  received  from  the  feudatory  Princes  and 
Chiefs, and from all classes of the peoples  within 
My  Indian dominions, gratifying  marks of  their 
loyalty  and devotion  to My  Throne  and family. 
I  am glad  to be  able to  state that  this  imposing 
ceremony  has  coincided, in  point  of  time,  with 
the  disappearance  of  drought  and  agricultural 
distress in  Western  India, and  that the  prospects 
both  of  agriculture  and  commerce  throughout 
My  Indian  Empire  are  more  encouraging  and 
satisfactory  than they  have  been  for  some  years 
past. 

Gentlemen of the  House of  Commons, 

The  Estimates  for  the  coming  year  will  be 
laid  before  you.  Although  they  have  been 
framed  with  due  regard  to  economy,  the  needs 
of 

B  4 

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\lth~°~l%th

February. 

1 9 0 3.  

[No.  2. 

of  the  Country  and  of  the  Empire  make  a large 
expenditure  inevitable. 

My  Lords,  and  Gentleirien, 

A  Bill  will  be  laid  before  you  which  will,  I 
trust,  complete  the  series  of  measures  which 
have  already  done  much  to  substitute  single 
ownership  for  the  costly  and  unsatisfactory  con­
ditions  still  attaching  to  'the  Tenure  of  Agricul­
tural  Land- over  a large  portion  of  Ireldnd. 

Proposals  will  be  submitted  to  you  for  com­
pleting  the  scheme  of  Educational  Reforni 
passed  last  Session  by  extending  and  adapting 
it  to  the  Metropolitan  area. 

Measures  will  be  introduced  for  the  purpose 
of  carrying  into  effect  engagements  arising  out 
of  the  Convention  for the  Abolition   of  Bounties 
on  Sugar  which  has  recently  been  ratified  af 
Brussels j  and  for  guaranteeing  a  Loan  to  be 
railed  for  the  Deveslbpiiient of  M y  new  Colonies 
in  South  Africa. 

A  Bill  will  be  laid  before  you  for  Improving 
the  Administration  of  the  Port  and  Docks   of 
London,  the  condition  of  which  is  a  matter  of 
National  concern. 

A  measure  Amending  and  Consolidating  the 
Licensing  Lawsin   Scoilarid is  greatly  desired  in 
that  Country,  and  I  trust  will  pass into  Law. 

„ ; 

[No.  2.]  

Wednesday,  18 th February,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

' 

E  S  O LV  E  D,  That  an  humble  Address  Parliamentary 

R  be  presented  to  His  Majesty, that  He  will 
be  graciously  pleased  to  give  directions,  that (Biectors  & c)
there  be  laid  before  this  House,  a Return  show-   (United 
ing,  with  regard  to  each  Parliamentary  Con-  Kingdom.} 
stituency  in  the  United  Kingdom,  the  Total 
Number  arid, as  far  as  possible, the  Number in 
each  class  of  Electors  on  the  Register  now  in 
force,  and  also showing  the  Population  and  In­
habited  Houses  in  each  Constituency  (in  con­
tinuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  70,   of 
Session  1902).—(Sir  Charles  Dilhe.) 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House   The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman of 
Ways  and  Means. 

a nd 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered to  lie  upon the  Table.

e  1 lon8

' 
Vide  First 
Report. 

Measures will  also  be proposed  to  you for  Im­
proving  the  Law   of  Valuation  and  Assessment; 
for  Regulating  the  Employment   of  Children; 
for  dealing  with  the  Sale   of  Adulterated  Dairy 
Produce;  for  Amending  the  Law  relating   to 
Savings  Banks;  and  for  Reconstituting 
the 
Royal  Patriotic  Fund  Commission. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Light  Ratt­
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  ™ga9yg3 A c t' 
Light  Railway  Commissioners,  under  the.  Light 
Railways  Act,  1896, and  modified  and  confirmed 
by  the  Board of  Trade, authorising  the  construc­
tion of  a  Light  Railway  in  the  Urban.  District 
of  Whitley  and  Monkseaton,  in  the  County  of 
Northumberland (North  Shields,  Tynemouth, and 
District  Light  Railways  (Extension)  Order, 
1902). 
: J A  Motion  was madej and  the  Question • being  Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway  Light  Rail-
ways ACT, 
1896. 

I  pray  that  the  guidance  and  blessing  of 

Almighty  God  may  direct  all your  labours. 

King's  Speech 
Ad^l0s1f°r  a n P r oP o s edj  That  an humble Address  be  presented 

to  His  Majesty,  as followeth : 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign,' 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and 

loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave  to  offer  our humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton)  ; 

And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 
And, it  being  half-past  Seven  of the  clock, the 
Debate,  stood  adjourned  till  this  Evening's 
Sitting,  v;.. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The Order  of the  day being  readV f 6r  resuming 
King's  Speech 
" 
(Moti 
(Motion "foran +he  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
Address.) 
upon the  17 th  day of this instant February,  That 
an humble Address be presented  to His  Majesty, 
as followeth ?—" 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

W e,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects, the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland, 
in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave to  offer  our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Xour  Majesty  has  addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton); 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:  — 
The  House  resumed  the  said adjourned  Debate. 
And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Debate   be  now  adjourned 
—(Dr.  Macnamara)',

I t  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  To­

morrow. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  ten  minutes  after  Eleven   of  the 
clock,  adjourned  till  To-morrow. 

Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896, and  modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board  

of  Trade, authorising  the  construction   of  Light  

Railways  in  the  County  of  Gloucester,  in  the  

: Borough  of  Cheltenham,  and  in  the  Urban  Dis­
trict of  Charlton Kings  ( Cheltenham  and  District  

Light  Railway 
(Extensions  No.   2)  Order, 
1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1§96, and modified and confirmed by the Board  of 
Trade,  authorising  the  construction  of  a  Light 
Railway  in  the  County of  Wilts,  from  Amesbury 
to  Bulford  (Amesbury  and  Military  Camp  Light 
Railway  (Bulford Extension)  Order,  1903). 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the,Light  Railways  Act, 
1896, and  modified  and  confirmed by  the  Board 
of  Trade, authorising  the  construction  of  a Light 
Railway  in  the  County  of  Cornwall,  from  Pad-
in  the  Parish  of  Saint 
stow  to  Tregurrian, 
Mawgan 
and  Mawgan
(PadstowBedruthan, 
Light  Railway  Order,  1903). 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and  modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
Of Trade, authorising  the construction  of  a  Light 
Railway  in  the  Municipal  Borough  of  Poole  and 
the  Urban  District   of  Branksome, in  the  County 
of  Dorset  (Poole  and  District  Light  Railway 
Extension  Order,  1903). 
i  Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
pommissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act. 
1896,  and  modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising  the  construction  of  Light 
Railways  in  the  Counties of  Essex,  in  the  Urban 
Districts  of  Walthamstow,  Leyton,  and  Chingford
(Walthamstow and District Light Railway  Order, 
1903). 

;."•"•" 

. 

. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr. 



 
No. 2 ]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

18th—19th February. 


Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
Militia  Act, 
1882 (Deputy­ directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Re-
Lieutenants, 
turn  of  Copies  of  the  several  Descriptions  of 
Ireland.) 	
Qualifications,  under  the  Militia  Act,  1882, 
lodged  with  the  Clerk  of  General  Meetings  of 
Lieutenancy  in  Ireland  by  Deputy  Lieutenants 
during  the  year 1902, and furnished to  the Chief 
Secretary  to  the  Lord  Lieutenant  of  Ireland. 

Copy  of  Amended  General  Regulations  under 
Locomotives 
on  Highways  the  Locomotives  on  Highways  Act,  1896,  made 
(Ireland.) 
by  the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland,
dated  9th February  1903. 

Copies  of  Two  General  Orders  of  the  Local 
Local 
Government 	 Government  Board  for  Ireland,  dated  13th  May 
Board 
(Ireland.) 

1902  and  17th  December  1902  respectively. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

•Private 
Legislation 
(Scotland) 
Act, 1899. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  an Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
-Report  by  the  Chairman  of  Committees  of 
the  House  of  Lords  and  the  Chairman  of  Ways 
No.  16.  and  Means  in  the  House  of  Commons,  under 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland) 
Act,  1899, that  they  are of  opinion  that  the  Fife 
Electric  Power  Company  Order,  Part  I I I.   of 
the  Hamilton,  Motherwe'll, and  Wishaw  Tram­
ways  Order,  the  Life  Association   of  Scotland 
Order,  the  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Com­
pany, Limited, Order, the Lanarkshire and  Dum­
bartonshire Railway Order, and Parts I Y.  and  Y . 
of  the  Glasgow  Corporation 
(Police)  Order 
ought  to  be  dealt with by  Private  Bill  and  not 
by  Provisional  Order. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Diseases of 
t s u ^ d i  m

  o f

  a n  A c  t

Mr.  Hanbnry presented, pursuant  to the  direc­
  Parliament,—Copies  of  Five 

  t i o ns   o f
'  Orders,  under  the  Diseases  of  Animals  Acts, 
1894  and  1896,  numbered  respectively  6594,
6608,  6612,  6615,  and  6616,  relating  to  the 
Landing  of  Foreign  Animals  in  Great  Britain. 

Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Public Records  The following Paper, pursuant to the directions 
(War  Office.)   0 f   a n  Act  of  Parliament, was laid upon the  Table 
by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of  Seventh 
Schedule,  containing  a  List  and  Particulars  of 
Classes of  Documents existing  or accruing  in  the 
Office  of  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of 
State  for  the  War  Department,  which  are  not 
considered  of  sufficient  public  value  to  justify 
their preservation  in  the  Public  Record  Office. 

New  Member 
sworn. 

Charles  Curtis  Craig,  Esquire,  Member  for 
the  County of  Antrim  (South  Antrim  Division), 
was  sworn. 

Ballot  for 
Bills  ana 
Motions. 

Ordered, That  no  Bills,  other  than  Govern-
ment Bills, be  introduced  in  anticipation  of  the 
ballot, and that  all Members who desire  to  ballot, 
whether  for  Bills,  or  for  Motions  for  Tuesday 
-24th  February,  and  Tuesday  3rd  March,  and 
Wednesday  25th  February,  and  Wednesday  4th 
March, do  hand  in their names  at the  Table  dur­
ing  the sitting of the House  on the first or second 
day  of  the  Session,  and  that  a  copy  of  such 
Notices  be  handed  in  at  the latest  during  the 
sitting  of  the  House  on  the  third  day  of  the 
Session. 

That  the  ballot  for  the precedence  of  the said 
Bills  and  Motions  be  taken  on.the  third  day  on 
which  the  House  sits  at  a  convenient  time  and 
place,  to be  appointed  by  Mr.  Speaker,  and that 
the  presentation  of  Bills  on  the  fourth  sitting 
day  be taken  as soon  after Twelve o'clock  as  Mr. 
Speaker  may  deem  convenient.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

King's Speech 
The  Order of  the day being read, for  resuming 
(Motion  for an  ^ g  adiourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
Address.) 

1 5 g>  

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• 

_ 

upon  the  17th  day  of  this  instant  February, 
That  an  humble  Address  be  presented  to  His 
Majesty,  as folioweth  :— 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave to  offer our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for the  Gracious  Speech which 
Your  Majesty  has addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton);

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  the 

House  resumed  the  said adjourned  Debate. 

An  Amendment  was  proposed, to be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  adding  at  the  end  thereof, the 
words  "  And  we humbly  represent  to  Your  Ma-   Housing  of 
"  jesty  that  the  greatest  hardships  are inflicted 
"  upon many of  Your  working-class  subjects  by 
"  reason of  the lack  of  proper  housing  accom­
"  modation,  and  that  immediate  Parliamentary 
"  attention  to  this  evil 
is  one  of  the  most 
"  pressing of  the necessities of  domestic policy  " 
—(Dr.  Macnamara); 

And  the Question being  put, That  those words 

be there  added  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the [ Dr.  Macnamara,  

Yeas, 

\Mr.  Kearley: 
fSir  Alexander  Acland- "|

,, 

m  it 
Tellers for  the I 
\ 
NOPS 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 
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, 
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So it passed in the  Negative.  

And  the  Main  Question  being  again  pro­

posed :—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  half-past  Seven  of  the  clock, 

the Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The Order  of the  day being  read, for resuming  King's  Speech 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the Main Question pro-  (Motion  for an 
posed upon the 17th day of this instant February, 
That  an  humble Address  be  presented  to  His 
Majesty,  as folio weth  :— 

res3'^ 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal  

subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom  

of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament  

assembled, beg  leave to  offer our  humble  thanks  

to  Your  Majesty  for  the Gracious  Speech  which  

Your  Majesty  has  addressed  to  both  Houses  of  

Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton) ; 


And the Main Question being again proposed  :  

—The  House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed,  to  be 
made  to  the  Question  by  adding,  at  the  end 
thereof,  the  words  "  And  we  humbly  represent  British 
"  to  Your  Majesty  that  it 
is  essential  that  Interests  in 
"  adequate  measures  should  be  taken  for  t h e p e ^  a n  d 
"  safeguarding  and promotion of the commercial 
"  and  political  interests  of  the British Empire in 
"  both China and Persia."—(Mr.  Joseph Walton);
And  the  Question being  proposed,  That  those  

words  be  there  added : —  The  said  proposed  

leave  of  the  House, 
Amendment  was,  with 
withdrawn. 


And  the Main Question being  again  proposed: 

— And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Thursday,  19th February,  1903 : 


Ordered, That  the Debate be resumed this day. 


And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  one  minute  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

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10 

2Srd—24:th

February. 

1903.

[No. 5. 


Private  Bills. 

[No.  3.] 

Thursday,  1 M  February,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two  of the  clock. 

P r a t er   S. 

H  E  Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That, 

T  in  accordance  with  Standing  Order  79, 

he  had  conferred  with  the  Chairman  of  Com­
mittees of  the  House  of  Lords,  for  the  purpose 
of determining  in  which  House  of  Parliament 
the  respective  Private  Bills  should  be  first con­
sidered,  and  they  had  determined  that the  Bills 
contained  in  the following  List  should  originate 
in the House  of  Lords, vis.:— 

" 

1.  All  Saints, Poplar  (Rate  Abolition). 
2.  Antrim,	  Down,  Armagh,  and  Belfast 

Electric  Power* 

3 .  Aston  Manor  Improvement. 
4 .  Bangor  Corporation. 
5.  Barry  Railway., 
6.  Belfast  Water.  

7.' Birmingham  Corporation.  

8.  Birmingham  District  Tramways. 
9.  Bournemouth Corporation  Tramways. 
10.	  Bournemouth  Gas  and  Water. 
11.	  Bradford  Corporation. 
12.	  Brighton  Corporation. 
13.	  Bristol  Corporation. 
14.	  British Gas Light Company (Norwich). 
15.	  Bury  and District  Joint  Water  Board. 
16.  Cardiff Railway. 
17. 	 Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power. 
18.  Chard Corporation Gas and Electricity. 
19,  Chatham  and District Light  Railways. 
20,  Cleveland and  Durham County  Electric 

Power. 

21. 	 Derby  Gas. 
22. Dewsbury,  Bailey,  and  Birstal  Tram­

ways. 

..... 

•; 

23. 	 Didcot,  Newbury,  and  Southampton

Railway. 

24.	  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District 

/''Tramways. 

' 

'•;.', 

25. "Exeter Corporation.. 
26. 	 Exeter  Railway. 
27. 	 Faversham  Gas. 
28. 	 Frinton-on-Sea Sea Defences. 
29. 	 Gosport,  Fareham, and  Cosham Tram­

' 

ways.  " 

30. 	 Harrogate Water. 
31. 	 Harrow and  Stanmore  Gas. 
32. 	 Hastings  Harbour. 
33.	  Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway.  1 
34.	  Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway! 

(Abandonment). 

35.	  Hastings Tramways  (Extensions). 
36.	  Hexham Gas. 
37.	  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tram­

ways. 

38.	  India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percba,  and 

Telegraph  Works  Company. 

39.	  King's  College,  London. 
40.	  Knott  End  Railway 

(Extension  of 

Time). ^ 
41.	  Lima Railways. 
42.	  Liverpool University. 
43.	  London and North  Western  Railway. 
44.	  London,  Brighton,  and  South  Coast 

. 

Railway. 

45.	  London  County  Asylums  (Receiving 

Houses). 

46.	  Macclesfield and District Electric Tram­

ways. 

47.	  Manchester Corporation. 
48.	  Manchester Southern  Tramways  (Che­

shire).

49.	  Manchester Southern  Tramways  (Lan­

cashire). 


-*(). Mary port  Harbour.  


5 1. 	 Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour  Board. 
52. 	 Mid- Yorkshire Tramways. 
53. 	 Milford  Docks. 
54. 	 Nantioich  Gas. 
55. 	 Nantwich Urban  District  Council. 
56. 	 North  Cheshire  Tramways. 
57. 	 North  Western  Electricity  and  Power 

. , 

> 

Gas. 

58. 	 North's Navigation  Collieries. 
59. 	 Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire  Tram­

ways.' 

60. 	 Old  Bridewell Burying  Ground. 
61. 	 Oldham Corporation. 
62. 	 Pelican  and  British  Empire  . Life 

Office. 


631 Plymouth and  Stonehouse  Gas.  

64. 	 Pontypridd Urban  District  Council. 
65. 	 Poole  and District  Electric  Traction. 
66.  Port  Talbot Railway  and Docks. 
; 
6-7. Preston and  Horwich Tramways. 

6:8. 	 Queensland  Investment  and  Land 

Mortgage. 

69. 	 Rickmansworth" Gas. 
70. 	 Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and 

J Improvements; 

71. 	 Saint  Philip's Chapel  (Regent  Street). 
72. 	 Salford Corporation. 
73. 	 Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water. 
>. 74. 

~  ~  and  South  Yorkshire  Naviga­

•  tron. 

• 

75. 	 Shepshed  Urban  District  Gas. 
76. 	 Shropshire,  Worcestershire,  and  East 

.Denbighshire  Electric  Power. 
77. 	 Somerset and District  Electric  Power. 
78. 	 Southampton  Harbour. 
79. 	 South  Eastern  and  London,  Chatham, 

and Dover  Railways. 
80. 	 South  Lancashire Tramways. 
81. 	 South  Staffordshire. Tramways. 
82. 	 Sdiith Wales Mineral  Railway. 
83. 	 South  Western  and Isle of  Wight  Junc­

tion  Railway. 

... 

84. 	 Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire Canal. 
85. 	 Sutton Coldfield  Corporation. 
86. 	 Taff  Vale  Railway. 
87. 	 Torquay Corporation  Water. 
88. 	 Tynemouth  and District  Tramways. 
89.  Wakefield and District  Tramways.  

:90.  Wellington  (Salop)  Gas.  

91. 	 West Bromwich  Corporation. 
92. 	 Western  Trust. 
93. 	 Willesden Urban  Pistrict  Council. 
94. 	 Wirral Railway. 
' 
95. 	 Wisbech Canal  (Abandonment).  

96. 

Worthing Corporation  (Tra,mways),  


, 

Several Public  Petitions  were" presented, and  Public 

read  ;  and ordered  to lie upon the  Tatle. 

Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 
Sir  William Anson presented, pursuant  to  the Foreign 

•<[  '•  •*.:;  -y;;  .  • 

...  •' 

, 

directions of  several Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Order m  Council, under  the  Foreign  Juris-
diction  Act,  1890,  of  16th  December  1902, 
the  Barotziland  North  Western 
amending 
Rhodesia Order  in  Council,  1899. 

' 

Copies of Orders in Council; uhder the Foreign  Foreign 
Jurisdiction  A(5t,  1890, of  16th • February  1903,  J ^ ' ^ o  n 
entitled  " T he  Siam Order   in  Council,  190.3," Aot> 189°­
and "  The  Southern  Rhodesia Order in  Council, 
1903." 

" 

. 

. 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council, under  the  Mer-  Merchant 
chant  Shipping  Act,  1894,  of  16th  F e b r u a ry   Shipping Act, 
1903,  fixing  the Establishment  of  the  Corpora­
tion  o£ the  Trinity  House. 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council,  under  the  Mer-  Merchant 
chant  Shipping  Act,  1894,  of  16th  February  Shipping 
1903, confirming  Bye-laws  made by the  Pilotage  A c t' 1 8 u 4, 
Board for the  Port  of  Newport  (Mon.) 

Copy 



 
£3  3  Edw.  YII. 

t%th  February. 

11 


Dockyard 
Ports  Regula­
tion  Act,  1865, 

Government 
of  India  Act, 
1858, 

Colonial1 
Probates  Act, 
1892. 

, Copy  of  Order  ih  Council,  under  the  Dock­
yard  Ports  Regulation  Act,  1865,   of  16th 
February  1903, defining  the  Dockyard  Port  of 
Portland  and  making  Regulations with respect 
thereto. 

'  -.''"• 

' 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council,  tinder the  Govern­
ment  of  India  Act,  1858,   of  16th  December 
1902, approving  a  Statement  of  proposed  new 
and  revised  Appointments; and  Alterations  of 
Salaries  in; the  Establishment  of  the  Secretary 
of  State  for  India in  Council.,, 

Copv  of  Order  in  Council, under  the  Colonial 
Probates  Act,  1892,  of  16th  February  1903, 
'ing  the  Colonial  Probates  Act,  1892,  to 

the  Colony  of  the  Transvaal. 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Grenada. 

Saint Lticia. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,— 
Copy  of  Rule  applying  the  Marks  System  to 
Escaped  and  Re-captured  Prisoners  in  Grenada. 
Copy  of Rule  amending  Rule No. 224 relating 

to  the  Flogging  of  Prisoners  in  Saint  Lucia. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

National  Debt
(Military
Bsmkf)  •

-Mr.:Hayes Fishef  presented,  pursuant  to  the 

directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—An  A c­
  count  of  the  Gross  Amount  of  all  Moneys 
received  and  paid  by  the  Commissioners  for  the 
Reduction  of  the  National  Debt,  on  account  of 
"  The  Fund 
for  Military  Savings  Banks," 
pursuant  to  22  & 23  Vic.  c.  20, from  the  19th 
September  1845 to  the 5th  January  1903. 

Supreme 
Court  of 
Judicature 
(Ireland.) 

Civil  Con­
tingencies 
Fund,  1901-2 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That there be  laid before this House, 
an Account  of  the  Receipts  and  Payments  of 
the  Accountant  General  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  Judicature  in Ireland in respect of  the  Funds 
of  Suitors  in  the  said  Court,  including  therein 
Funds to  the  credit  of  Lunacy  Accounts,  in  the 
year  to  the  30th  day  of  September  1902; 
together  with  a  Statement  of  Liabilities  and 
Assets, and  Particulars  of  Securities  in  Court, 
on  the  30th  day  of  September  1902.—(Mr. 
Hayes  Fisher.) 

Ordered, That  there be  laid before  this House, 

a  Copy  of  the  Accounts  of  the  Civil  Contin­
gencies  Fund,  1901-2,  showing  (1)  the  Receipts 
arid  Payments  in connection  with  the  Fund  in 
the  year  ended  the  31st  day of  March  1902; 
(2)  the  Distribution  of  the  Capital  of  the  Fund 
at  the  commencement  and  close  of  the  year; 
together with  Copy  of  the  Correspondence  with 
the  Comptroller  and Auditor General  thereon.— 
(Mr.  Hayes  Fisher.) 

National 
Gallery 
(Report.) 

Alien  Immi­
gration. 

Ordered, That  there be  laid before this House, 
a  Copy of  Report of the Director  of the National 
Gallery  for  the  year  1902, with  Appendices.— 
(Mr.  Hayes  Fisher.) 

Ordered, That there  be laid  before this  House, 
a. Return  of the  Number  of  Aliens  that  arrived 
from  the  Continent  at  Ports  in  the  United 
Kingdom  in  each month oftheyear  1903-—(Mr. 
Gerald  Balfour?) 

Trade and
Navigation.

Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
  Accounts  relating  to  Trade  and  Navigation  of 
the  United  Kingdom  for each month  during  the 
year  1903.—(Mi-.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

The Chairman
of  Ways and
Means.

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
  of  the  unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman  of 

Ways  and  Means. 

V  O L.   158. 

Ordered, That  the  Proceedings  on  the  Ad-Business of 
dress in  answer  to  His  Majesty's  Speech  shall, ^®ng.gUSe 
until  concluded,  have  precedence  of  all  other spe^t, 
Orders  of  the  Day  and of  N o t i c es   of  Motion  at Motion  for   an 
all  Sittings for  which  they  are set  down.—(Mr.  Address') 
Balfour.) 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for resuming  King's  Speech 
the  adjourned Debate on the Main  Question  pro-  (Motion  for  aa 
posed upon the 17th day of  this instant February,A 
That  an  humble  Address  be  presented  to  His 
Majesty,  as followeth 

es8-' 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and. loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg leave to  offer our  humble thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for  the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Cbetton) ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the said adjourned  Debate. 
Another Amendment was proposed to  be made 
to  the  Question,  by  adding  at  the  end  thereof 
the  words "  But we desire  humbly to  express our  Provision  of 
"  regret  that Your  Majesty's  Advisers have  not 
"  seen fit to  recommend  the  inclusion  therein  of 
"  such  measure  or  measures  as  would  have 
"  empowered  the  Government  and  Local  A d­
"  ministrative  Authorities  to  acquire  land  for 
"  cultivation,and to set up undertakings whereby 
"  men  and women  unable  to find employment  in 
"  the  ordinary  labour  market  might  be  profit­
"  ably set to  work "—(Mr.  Keir  Hardie)  ; 

And  the Question  being  put, That those words 

be  there  added; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes to the  Left. 
Tellers for the f Mr.  Keir  Hardie, 
\Mr.  John  Bums: 

Yeas, 

\ 
J 

161. 

Tellers  forth e f  S i ^ £ B a n < f or  

Noes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

^ ^ " L o  i 
J 

So  it  passed  in  the  Negative.  

And  the  Main Question being  again,proposed*  

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 

to the  Question, by  adding  at  the  end  thereof 
the words  "  And  we humbly  express  our  regret  London  and 
"  that  no prosecution  has been instituted against G l o be  F i n a n ce 
"  the Directors of the London  and Globe Finance  Gorporatlon- . 
"  Corporation"—(Mr.  Lambert);

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those  

words be  there  added:—And  a  Debate  arising  

thereupon; 


And,  it being  half  an hour after  Seven  of  the  

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this  

Evening. 


Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for resuming  King's  Speech 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the Amendment  which,  (Motion  for  an 
upon  the  19th  day  of  this instant  February; was  Address0 
proposed  to  be  made  to,  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon  the  17th  day  of  this  instant 
February, That  an humble Address  be  presented 
to  His  Majesty,  as followeth:— 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful,  and  loyal 
subjects, the  Commons of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled, beg  leave to offer our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty for  the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has  addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton)  ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  at  the  end  of  the 

Question,   t o  add  the  words  " A nd  we  humbly  Londonard 
"  express  our  regret  that  no  prosecution  has 5*lobe Finance 
"  been  instituted  against  the  Directors  of  the  CorPoratloIK 

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"  London  and  Globe  Finance  Corporation"— 
(Mr.  Lambert);

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 

those  words  be  there  added  :—The  House  re­
sumed  the  said adjourned  Debate. 
And  the  Question  being  p u t;  

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes to the  Left.  

Tellers  for the / M r.  Lambert,  


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Yeas, 

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Alexander

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Noes 
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So it  passed in the  Negative. 
And the  Main Question  being again proposed : 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed to be made 
to  the  Question, by  adding  at  the  end  thereof, 
Ministers of  ' '  the  words  "  And  we  humbly  represent  to  Your 
PubH™Con3 "  Majesty  that  33  of  the  56  Ministers  of  the 
panies. 

"  Crown  who  constitute  Your  Majesty's  Ad­
"  ministration  hold  among  them no  fewer  than 
"  68  directorships  in public  companies,  and  that 
"  we  consider the  position of  a  public  company 
"  director to  be incompatible  with  the  position 
"  of  a  Minister  of the Crown, and that the  union 
"  of  such  offices is calculated to lower the dignity 
"  of public  life "—(Mr.  Swift  MacNeill); 

And  the  Question  being  proposed, That  those 
words  be  there  added:—And  a Debate  arising 
thereupon  ; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Friday,  20th February,  1903 : 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

-  day. 

And  then  the  House, having continued  to sit 
till one minute  after  Twelve  of  the  clock 
on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  this 
day. 

[No.  4.] 

Friday,  20th  February,  1903. 

THE  House  met at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

Adjournment. 

P R A Y E R S. 
TOE  SOLVED, 

That  this  House will,  at the 
rising  of  the  House  this day,  adjourn  till 

Monday  next.—(Sir  Alexander Ac/and-Hood.) 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do issue his  War-
rant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown  in  Ireland,  to 
make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  electing   of  a 
Member  to  serve  in  this present  Parliament,  for 
the Dublin  University,  in  the room of  the  Right 
Honourable  William  Edward  Hartpole  Lecky,
who  since  his  election  for  the  said  University, 
hath  accepted the  Office of  Steward  or  Bailiff of 
His Majesty's  Three Chiltern Hundreds  oi Stoke, 
Desborough, and  Bonenham,  in  the  County  of 
Buckingham.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and ordered  to  lie upon the  Table. 

Dublin 
University 
Writ. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Turkey 
(No. 1,1903.)  jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Correspondence 

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma­

China 
(No.  1, 1903.) 

respecting  the Affairs of  South  Eastern  Europe.
Copy  of  Despatch  from  His  Majesty's  Minis­
ter  at  Peking  forwarding  a Report by  Mr.  W.  J. 
Clennell  His  Majesty's  Consul  at  Kinkiang,
respecting  the  Province  of  Kiangsi. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,—Return   to  an  civil Contin-
instant  genders Fund, 

Order,  dated  the  19th  day  of  this 
February,  for  Returns  relative  to  the  Civil 
Contingencies  Fund,  1901—2. 

~ ' 
N o*  1 8, 
Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  19th  day  of Supreme 
this instant  February, for  a  Return  relative  to j°2['ature 
the  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature  (Ireland). 
(Ireland.) 

No. 19. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  19th  day  of  National 
Gallery 
(Report.) 

this instant  February, for  a  Return  relative  to 
the  National  Gallery  (Report). 

No. 20. 
Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also  presented,  pursuant to Greek  Loan. 
the  directions  of  several  Acts of  Parliament,—  N o.  21. 
Account  of  the  Moneys  paid  out  of  the  Con­
solidated  Fund,  under  the  Acts  2  &  3  Will.  4, 
c.  121, and  6  & 7  Will. 4, c.  94, for  Interest  and 
Sinking  Fund  on that  part  of  the  Greek  Loan 
which  is  guaranteed  by  this  Country,  under  the 
authority  of  the  said  Acts,  and  of  the  Amount 
repaid  by  the  Greek  Government  on  account  of 
the  same, up to the  31st December  1902. 

Account  of. the  Total  Sums  issued  out  of  the Sardinian  •  

Consolidated  Fund,  and  advanced  to  His  Ma- Loan  (Final  

jesty  the  King  of  Sardinia,  by  virtue  of  the 
Acts  18  Vic. c.  17, and  19 & 20  Vic. c.  39 ;  and 
also  the  Sums  received  to  the  31st  December 
1902,  for  Interest  and  Sinking  Fund  thereof 
(Final  Account). 

Account.) 


N o.  22. 

(1.)  An  Account  of  the  Gross  Amount  of all National  Debt 

(Savings 
Sums received  and  paid  by  the  Commissioners 
Banks and 
for,  the  reduction  of  the  National  Debt  on Friendly 
account  of  Banks  for  Savings  and  Friendly  Societies.) 
Societies  in  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  from  N o.  23. 
their  commencement  at  6th  August  1817  to the 
20th  November  1902.- 
(2.)  An  Account  of 
the  several  Transactions  which  have  taken  place 
during  the  year  ended  20th  November  1902,  in 
the  Investment  of  all  Moneys  which  came  into 
the  hands  of  the  Commissioners  for  the  Re­
duction  of  the  National  Debt, for  Savings  Banks 
and  Friendly  Societies. 
(3.)  An  Account 
showing the  Aggregate  Amount of  the  Liabilities 
of  the  Government  to  the  Trustees  of  Savings 
Banks  and  Friendlv  Societies  respectively,  on 
20th  November  1902,  &c. 

Appropriation  Accounts  of  the  Sums  granted Civil  Services 
by  Parliament  for  Civil  Services,  Classes  I.  to and  Revenue 
Departments 
VII.,  the  Grant  to  Earl  Roberts  of  Kandahar, (Appro­
the  Revenue  Departments  (including  the  Post priation 
Office  Packet  and  Telegraph  Services), for  the  Accounts.) 
year  ended  3lst  March  1902,  together  with  N o.  24.
the  Reports  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General thereon, and certain  Reports  upon  Store 
Accounts. 

  1 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  by  His  Ma-  Navy 

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Narrative  of  the  (Manoeuvres.) 
Combined  Manoeuvres by Mediterranean, Channel 
and  Cruiser Squadrons,  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  David  Maclver,  supported  by  Mr.  Austin  Church 
Taylor,  Mr.  Charles M-Arthur,  Mr.  Mellor,  Mr. discipline 
Matthew  White  Ridley,  Mr.  Hoult,  Sir  Albert 
^.jj ^ 
Rollit, and  Mr.  Brand, presented a Bill to  amend 
the  Church  Discipline  Act  of  1840  and  the 
Public  Worship  Regulation  Act   of  1874 :  And 
the  same was  ordered  to be read  a  second  time 
upon  Friday  the  13th  day  of  March  next;  and 
to be  printed. 

Mr.  Chapman,  supported  by  Sir  Edward  Rating of 
Strachey,  Sir  William  Houldsworth,  Sir  John Machinery 
Dorington,  Mr.  Cawley, Sir  William Tomlinson, 
Mr.  Emmott,  and  Colonel  Royds,  presented  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to the  Rating  of 
Hereditaments  containing  Machinery :  And  the 
same 

Bill   2 . 

 
No. 4.]  3  EDW.  YII. 

2Oth February. 

13 


Land Values 
Assessment 
and  Bating 
Bill. 

Bill   3. 

Merchant 
Shipping 
(Lighthouses) 
Bill, 

Bill  4. 

same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Friday  the  20th  day of  March next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Dr.  Macnamara,  supported  by  Mr.  John 
Burns,  Mr.  Dillon,  Mr.  Charles  Douglas,  Mr. 
Emmott,  Mr.  Fenwick,  Mr.  Lloyd-George,  Mr. 
Robson, Mr.  Trevelyan,  aud  Mr.  Whitley,  pre­
sented a Bill  to  provide  for  the  separate  Assess­
ment  and Rating  of  Land  Values :  And  the same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  the  27th  day of  March  next;  and to  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Charles  M'Arthur,  supported  by,  Mr. 
Evelyn  Cecil, Colonel  Denny,  Sir Francis  Evans, 
Mr.  Field,  Sir  William  Houldsworth,  Sir  John 
Leng,  Mr. Nicol,  Mr.  T.  P,  O'Connor,  Mr.  Ren­
wick,  Sir  Robert  Ropner,  and  Mr.  Charles 
Wilson, presented  a Bill  to amend  the  Law  with 
regard  to  Lighthouses,  and  to  abolish  Light 
Dues  :  And  the  same was  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time upon  Friday  the  3rd  day  of  April 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

Licensing Law
(Compensa­
tion for Non-
Renewal"! 
Bill. 

Bill   5, 

  Mr.  Butcher,  supported  by  Mr.  Galloway,  Mr. 
Flower,  Mr.  Groves,  Mr.  Wharton,  and  Mr. 
Renwick,  presented  a  Bill  to  provide  Compen­
sation 
in  certain  cases  of  Non-Renewal  of 
Licences  to  sell  Intoxicating  Liquors:  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of  April  next  ;  and 
to be  printed. 

  Sir  Gilbert Parker,  supported  by  Mr.  Ruther­
ford,  Sir  Brampton  Gurdon,  Lord  Edmond 
Fitzmaurice,  Mr.  Hambro,  Mr.  Matthew  White 
Bidley,  Sir  Joseph  Leese,  Mr.  Maclver,  Mr. 
Mellor,  Mr.  Melville,  Mr.  Charles  Shaw, and  Sir 
John  Barrington  Simeon,  presented  a  Bill  to 
amend the  Law  as to  Marriage  with  a  Deceased 
Wife's  Sister  :  And  the  same  was  Ordered  to  be 
read  a second time  upon  Friday  the  1st  day  of 
May  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Shackleton,  supported  by  Mr.  Bell,  Mr. 
John  Wilson  (Durham),  Mr.  Broadhurst,  Mr. 
William  Abraham (Rhondda),  Mr.  Keir  Hardie, 
Mr.  Fenwick,  Sir  Charles Dilke,  Mr.  Jacoby, and 
Mr.  Pickard,  presented  a  Bill  to  legalise  the 
peaceful  conduct  of  Trade  Disputes:  And  the 
same  was ordered  to be  read  a second  time  upon 
Friday  the  8th  day  of  May  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Sir  Brampton  Gurdon,  supported  by  Mr. 
Broadhurst,  Mr.  Gretton,  Mr.  Bousfield,  Mr. 
Levy,  Mr.  Seely,  and  Sir  John  Brunner,  pre­
sented  a Bill to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the 
Liability  of  Innkeepers:  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the  6th  day  of  March  next;  and  to be  printed. 

Marriage  with
a  Deceased
Wife's Sister 
BiU. 

Bill   6. 

Trade 
Disputes Bill. 
Bill   7. 

Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill. 
Bill   8. 

Railways 
(Private 
Sidings)  Bill. 
Bill   9. 

Mr. Remnant, supported by  Mr. Goulding, Mr. Aged 
Morrison, Mr.  Bull,  Mr.  Forde  Ridley,  and  Mr. Pensioners 
Groves,  presented  a  Bill  to  provide  Pensions   ^ ^  jj 
for  the  Aged  Deserving  P o o r:  And  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  the  22nd  day  of  May  next;  and   to  be 
printed. 

Mr.  O'Dowd,  supported  by  Mr.  Cullinan  and  Conspiracy 

Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien,  presented  a Bill  to  amend 
the  Conspiracy  Laws:  And  the  same  was  gj^  ^ 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the  8th day  of  May  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Fenwick,  supported  by Sir  William Allan,  steam Engines 

Mr.  John  Wilson  (Durham),  Mr. Pickard,  Mr. and Boilers 
Cameron,  Mr.  Levy,  and  Mr.  Jacoby,  presented 
Bill, 
a Bill  to grant  Certificates to  persons  in  charge 
of  Steam  Engines  and  Boilers:  And  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  the 27th  day  of  March  next;  and to  be 
printed. 

gjjj 

Mr.  Samuel Roberts, supported  by  Mr.  Stuart-  Hall-marking 

Worthy,  Sir Benjamin St one,Sir Joseph Dimsdale, pj^^g'fJ1 
and  Mr.  Remnant, presented  a Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  with  regard  to the  assaying  of  Gold  .and 
Silver  Plate  and Jewellery  :  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the  27th  day  of  March  next;  and to be  printed. 

gjjj 

Mr.  Sloan,  supported  by  Sir  Thomas  Esmonde,  Sale of  Intoxi-

Colonel  Saunderson,  Mr.  O'Shaughnessy,  Mr.  cati°gt  Liqaors 
Flynn,  Mr.  Thomas  Lorimer  Corbett,  Dr. (freiand) Bill. 
Thompson, Sir  James  Haslett,  Mr.  Hugh  Law,  Bill  15. 
and  Mr.  T.  W.  Russell,  presented  a  Bill  to 
amend the  Law  relating  to  the  Sale  of  Intoxi­
cating  Liquors  in  Ireland  on  Saturdays, and  for 
other  purposes  connected  therewith:  And  the 
same  was ordered  to  be read a second  time  upon 
Friday  the  6th day  of  March  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone,  supported  by  Mr.  Elementary 
Haldane,  Sir  William  Houldsworth,  Sir  Joseph  ^"^ment 
Leese,  Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs,  Sir  George  Bartley,  B™j6
Mr.  Leigh-Bennett,  Mr.  Bond,  Mr.  Brynmor 
Jones, and Dr.  Farquharson,  presented  a Bill  to 
amend 
the  Elementary  Education  (Defective 
and  Epileptic  Children)  Act,  1899 :  And  the 
same was ordered  to  be read a second  time  upon 
Friday  the 20th  day  of  March  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

n
jjjjj   jg 

Mr.  Dillon,  supported  by  Mr.  William  Red-  Labourers 

rnond,  Mr.  O'Shee, Captain Donelan, Mr.  Lundon  ^^ment*8 
and  Mr.  Sheehan,  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Bill. 
Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts:  And  the  same  was  Bill 17. 
ordered  to be  read  a second  time  upon  Friday 
the  15th  day  of  May  next;  and  to be  printed. 

Sir John Brunner,  supported by Mr. Channing,
M r/  Alexander  Cross,  Sir  Joseph  Dimsdale,
Mr.  Field,  Sir  Alfred  Hickman,  Mr.  Charles 
M'Arthur,  Sir  William  Tomlinson,  and  Mr.  Ure,
presented  a  Bill  to  explain  and  amend  Section 
Seventy-six  of  the  Railways  Clauses  Consoli­
dation  Act,  1845, and to  amend  the  Railway  and 
Canal  Traffic Acts,  1854 to 1888  : And  the  same 
was ordered to be read a second time upon  Friday 
the  8th day  of  May  next;  and  to be  printed. 

Mr.  Harry  Samuel, supported  by  Mr.  Sydney Foreign 

Buxton,  Mr.  Charles Wilson, Sir  George Newnes, 
Mr.  Flower,  Sir  Joseph  Lawrence,  Mr.  Bell, Mr.  "gjQ  jtj' 
Broadhurst,  Mr.  Morton, Major  Evans-Gordon,
Mr.  Brynmor  Jones,  and  Mr.  Harold  Reckitt,
presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
the  liability  of  Foreign  Shipowners  for  personal 
Injuries:  And  the  same was ordered  to  be read 
a  second  time  upon  Friday  the  3rd  day  of  April 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

Coal Mines 
Regulation 
Bill. 

Bill  10. 

Mr. Markham, supported  by  Sir  Charles Dilke,
Mr.  Pickard,  Mr.  William  Abraham  (Rhondda), 
Mr. Thomas Bayley,  Sir Walter Foster, Mr. Hatch,
Mr.  Jacoby,  Mr.  Keir  Hardie,  Mr.  Theodore 
Taylor,  Mr.  M'Kenna,  and  Mr.  Herbert  Lewis,
presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Coal  Mines 
Regulation  Act,  1887  :  And  the  same  Was 
ordered  to  be read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the  15th day of  May  next;  and to be  printed. 

Mr.  Baird,  supported  by  Sir  John  Stirling-  Detention of 
Maxwell,  Mr.  Cameron  Corbett,  Sir  Andrew ?800^Per,f?n3 
Agnew,  and  Mr.  Hunter  Craig, presented  a  Bill
to  extend  the  Powers  of  the  Local  Government 
Board  for  Scotland  in  regard  to  the  Detention 
of  Poor  Persons  in  Poorhouses  and  Parish 
Hospitals :  And  the same was ordered  to be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Friday  the  15th day  of  May 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

an 
jjiu  jg. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

c  3 

Mr. 

 
Town  Tenants
®iU'

Bill  <20.

  Mr.  Kendal  O'Brien, supported  by  Mr.  Field,  establish  a  Single  Franchise  at  all  Elections 
  Mr.  Lundon,  Mr.Cullman,  and  Mr.  Condon,  and  thereby  to  abolish  University  Representa­
  presented  a  Bill to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  tion,  and to  remove  the Disabilities  of  Women s 
Town  Tenants  in  Ireland;  Arid  the  same  was  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be road a second 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday  time  upon  Friday  the  6th  day  of  March  next  ; 
the 22nd  day  of  Ma,y next;  and to  be  printed. 

and to be  printed. 

» 

: 

• • 

. 

[No. 4. 

Roman
Stsabilftfes
Removal  Bill
Bill 21.

Dr.  Ambrose,  supported  by  Mr.  Clancy,-Mr. 

Sir  Charles  Dilke,  supported  by  Mr.,  Bell,  Wages  Boards 

D i l l o n  > Mr. John Redmond, Mr.  William Abraham  Mr. John  Burns,  Mr.  M'Kenna,  Mv.Termant, Bill, 
( Cork),  Captain  Donelan,  Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien,  and  Mr.  Trevelyan, presented  a  Bill  to. provide  Bill  30. 

  Mr.  William  O'Brien,  and  Mr. Reddy,  presented  for  the  establishment  of  Wages  Boards.:  And 
a  Bill  to  provide  for  the  removal  of  certain  the  same was ordered  to  be  read  a second  time 
Disabilities  affecting  Roman  Catholics  in  Great  upon  Friday  the  6th day  of March  next;  and to 
Britain  aDd  Ireland;  And  the same  was ordered  be printed. 
to be  read  a second  time  upon  Friday  the  12th 
day of  June  next;  and to  be  printed. 

> 

• 

Mr.  Hunter  Craig,  supported  by  Mr.  Crombie,  Liquor Traffic 

Jury Acts
Amendment
Bin.

Bill 22.

Mr.  O'Mara,  supported  by  Mr.  Dillon,  - Cap­
t a in   Donelan>  Mr.  Hugh  Law,  Mr.  MacVeagh,
and  Mr.  Roche,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the 
  Jury  Acts  (Ireland): And  the same was  ordered 
to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday  the  20th 
day  of  March  next;  and to be  printed. 

Education
(Scotland)
Bill  23

Mr. Parker  Smith,  supported  by  Mr.  Baird,
  Mr.  Bryce,  Mr.  Cameron  Corbett,  Mr.  Charles 
Douglas,  Sir  John Leng,  and  Sir John  Stirling-
Maxwell,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Edu­
cation  (Scotland)  A c t s:  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the  24th  day  of  April  next;  and  to be  printed. 

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1 

Mr.  Scott  Montagu,  supported  by  Mr.  Arthur 
Light  Loco­
motives  Tj-ii Stanley,  Mr.  Rose,  Colonel  Saunderson,  Mr. 
Patrick  O'Brien,  Mr.  Delany,  and  Mr.  Minch,
presented  a Bill to  provide  for  the  authorisation 
of  Races  with  Light  Locomotives  in  Ireland: 
And  the  same was ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Tuesday  next;  and to be  printed. 

Pistols Bill.
Bill 25.

Mr.  Helme, supported  by  Mr.  Matthew  White 
Ridley,  Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone, and  Mr.  Stuart-
Wortley, presented  a  Bill  t6  regulate  the  sale 
and use  of  Pistols  brother  Firearms  :  And  the 
same was  ordered  to be  read a second  time  upon 
Thursday  the  2 nd day  of  April  next  ;  and  to  be 
'printed. 

Mr.  Hugh  Law,  supported  by  Sir  Thomas 
Licensing 
(Ireland) Bill.  Esmonde,  Mr.  Wood,  Mr.  O'Mdra,  Sir  James 
Bill  26.  Haslett,  Mr.  Jordan,  and  Mr.  Thomas Lorimer 

Corbett, presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law  re­
lating  to  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  in 
Ireland:  And  the  same  was ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time upon Friday the  6th  day of  March 
next;  and  to be  printed. 

Drunkenness  Mr.  T.  W.  Russell, supported  by  Mr.  Jordan,
Thomas  Lorimer  Corbett, Mr.  Kennedy,  Mr. 
trationSof 
Clubs 
John Gordon (South Londonderry), Mr. M'  Govern, 
(Ireland)  Bill,  and  Sir  Thomas Esmonde,  presented  a  Bill  to 
amend  the  Law  relating  to  Drunkenness  and 
the  Registration  of  Clubs  in Ireland;  And  the 
same was ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Friday  the  3rd  day  of  April  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Bill 27.

Shops Bill.
Bill 28,

Franchise and
Removal o£
Xsabilities
Bill.

Bill 29. 

Sir  Charles  Dilke,  supported  by  Mr.  John 
Bums,  Mr.  Flower,  Mr.  Lloyd-George,  Mr. 
Kemp,  Mr.  M'Crae,  Mr.  Melville,  Mr.  Nannetti,
Sir John Barrington  Simeon,  and  Mr. Tennant,
presented  a Bill  to  amend  the Law  relating  to 
Shops :  And  the  same  was ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time upon Friday  the  6th day  of  March 
next;  and  to be  printed. 

Sir  Charles  Dilke,  supported  by  Mr.  Bell, 

  Mr. John Burns,  Mr. Keir  Hardie', Mr.  Athertey­

Jones,  Mr.  Logan,  Dr.  Macnamara,  Captain 
Norton,  and  Mr.  Shackleton,  presented  a  Bill  to 

Mr.  Cameron  Vorbett,  Mr.  Blank,  Sir  William Local Veto 
Dunn,  Mr.  Eugene  Wason,  Dr.  Robert  Wallace, gcotland) 
Mr.  John  Deans  Hope,  and  Dr.  Farquharson,  ^ill  31 
presented  a Rill  to  give  the  Ratepayers  a direct 
Veto, on the  Liquor  Traffic  in  their  respective 
Areas in Scotland:  And  the  same  wa s ordered  to 
be read  a second  time  upon  Friday the  20th  day 
of  March  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Sir Edward  Strachey, supported by  Sir  Samuel Out-door 
Hoare,  Sir  William Holland,  Mr.  Goulding^  Mr.  ^Jf1!6* , 
Brand,  Sir  Albert  Rotiit,  Sir  Harry  Billiard, societies) 
Mr.  Courtenay  Warner,  Mr.  Thomas  Bay ley, Bill, 
Mr.  Yoxall,  Mr.' Rigg,  .and  Mr. Harry  Samuel;  Bill  32. 
presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Out-door  Relief 
Friendly  Societies  Act,  1894 :  And  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  next;  and to be  printed. 

, 

' 

V 

Sir  Albert  Rollit,  supported  by  Sir  Henry  County  Court's 

Fowler,  presented  a  Bill  to  extend  the  Jttifc  Jurisdiction 
diction  of  the  County  Courts:  And  the  same  ®^ ension 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  upon 
jjjjj   33 
Monday  next;  and to be  printed.  , 

Sir  Albert  Rollit,  supported  by  Sir  Henry  Solicitors  Bill. 

Fowler, presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law  re-  Bill 34. 
lating to  Solicitors  :  And  the  same was ordered 
to be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  next; 
and to  lie  printed. 

Mr.  Perks,  supported  by  Mr.  Charles Wilson, Sale of  In-
Mr.  Crawford Smith,  Mr.  Compton  Rickett,  Mr. toxicating 
Randies,  Mr.  Fenvnck,  Sir Joseph Fir bank, Mr. g^Ty BilL 
John  Wilson, Mr.  Hain,  and  Mr.  Pickard,  pre-  gjjj 35 
sented  a Bill  to  prohibit the Sale  of  Intoxicating 
Liquors  on  Sunday  :  And  the  same was  ordered 
to  be read  a second  time  upon  Friday  the-*3rd 
day  of  April  next ;  and to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Channing,  supported  by  Mr.  Burt,  Mr.  Old Af?e 
John Burns,  Mr.  John  Wilson  (Durham),  Sir Pensions Bill, 
Walter Foster, and  Mr.  Broadhurst, presented  a  Bill 36. 
Bill  to  provide  Pensions  for Persons  over  Sixty-
five years  of  Age  :  And  the same was ordered  to 
be read a second  time  tipbn  Frida,y the  22rid  day 
of  May  next ;  and  to  be printed.  , 

Mr.  Channing, • supported - by  • Mf.  Bell,  Mr.   Coroners' 

John Burns,  and  Mr.  Schwann,  presented  a  Bill  Inquests 
to  amend  the Law  relating  to  Coroners'Inquests 
in  the  case  of  Fatal  Accidents  on  Railways  : Bill. 
And  the same was ordered  to  be rea,d  a  second  Bill 37. 
time  upon  Friday  the  6th  day  of  March  next  ; 
~  ' 
and  to  be printed. 

Mr.  Channing, supported by Sir John Rolleston,  Vaccination! 

Mr.  Goddard,  Mr.  Cremer,  Mr.  Brigg,  Mr. Prosecutions 
Broadhurst,  Mr.  Corrie  Grant,  and  Mr.  Bell,Bi}1-;
presented  a  Bill  to  provide  that  no  Prosecution 
under  the  Vaccination  Acts  shall be  commenced 
without  the  authority  of  the  Guardia,ns :  Arid 
the  same was  ordered  to  be read  a  second  time 
upon  Friday  the  6th  day of  March  next;  and  to 
be  printed. 

0 

The 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No. 4.]  3  JSBW.  Y I I. 

20th—23rd February* 

King's  Speech 
(Motion  for 
an  Address.) 

The Order of the day  being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned Debate on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  19th  day  of  this  instant  February, 
was proposed  to be  made to  the  Main  Question, 
proposed  upon  the  17th  day  of  this  instant 
February, That  an  humble  Address be presented 
to  His  Majesty,  as followeth :— 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons of  the  United  Kingdom 
of,  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled, beg  leave  to  offer our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for  the  Gracious  Speech which 
Your  Majesty  has  addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton)  ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  at  the  end  of  the 
Ministers of  Question, to'  add  the  words, "  And  we  humbly 
the  Crown and «  represent  to  Your-Majesty  that  33  of  the 
public 
56  Ministers  of  the  Crown  who  constitute 
companies, 
Your  M ajesty's  Administration  hold  among 
them  no fewer  than  68  directorships  in  public 
"  companies, and  that  we  consider  the  position 
"  of  a  Public  Company. Director  to  be  incom­

patible  with the  position of  a  Minister  of  the 
"  Crown,  and  that  the  union  of  such  offices  is 
"  calculated  to lower  the  dignity  of  public  life" 
—(Mr.  Swift MacNeill)  ; 

And  the  Question being .again proposed,  That 

those  words  be  there  added:—The  House  re­
sumed  the  said adjourned  Debate ; 
And  the  Question  being  put;  

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  


•  Tellers  for thef Mr.  Swift MacNeill, 

V 1Q9 

Yeas, 
m  n 
r 
Tellers  for  the I 
oe8' 

(Mr.  Schwann: 
J 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA

\}Ax.  Anstruther: 

. 

I  147. 
J 

Condition  of 
the  Navy. 

Deer Forests 
(Scotland.) 

So it  passed in the  Negative.  

A.nd the  Main Question being again proposed ; 

Another Amendment was proposed  to be made 

to the  Question,  by  adding  at  the  end  thereof, 
the  words,  "  And  we humbly  express our  regret 
"  that  no  mention  is  made  in  His  Majesty's 
"  Gracious Speech of the unsatisfactory condition 
"  of His Majesty's Navy "—(Sir   William  Allan); 
And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  added:—The  said  proposed 
Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the  House, 
withdrawn. 

And  the Main Question  being again  proposed: 
Another  Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Question, by  adding  at  the  end  thereof, 
the  Words, "  And  humbly  to  represent  to  Your 
«  Majesty  that  the  present  unrestricted  exten­
"  sion of  deer forests in the  Highland  crofting 
"  counties  is  detrimental  to  the  welfare  of  the 
"  Highland  population  and  Imperial  interests, 
"  inasmuch  as it  renders  more  acute  the  diffi­
"  culties  which  have  so  long  existed  in  regard 
"  to  the  Highland  land  question;  and  seeing 
"  that the  Royal  Commission  appointed  in  1892 
land  in  the 
"  scheduled  1,782,785  acres  of 
crofting counties  as capable of being  cultivated 
"  to profit  or otherwise advantageously  occupied 
"  by  crofters  or  small tenants, this House  is  of 
"  opinion  that  steps  should  be taken with a view 
"  to  admit of  the  ready  acquisition  of  such  of 
"  these  lands  as may  be required  for occupation 
"  by  the  people;  and  further, that  the  future 
"  extension  of  deer  forests  be  subject  to  a 
"  Board, such  as the  Crofters  Commission,  with 
"  power  to  limit new  deer  forest  areas to those 
"  lands  only  which  are  not suitable  for  cultiva­
tion  or  occupation  by  crofter  tenants  "—(Mr. 

Weir ) ; 

And the Question  being  put, That  those words 

be  there  added; 
VOL,  158. 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to the  Left, 

Tellers  for  the j Mr. Causton, 
\Mr.  Spencer : 


Yeas, 

Tellers  for  t h e f ^ r  Alexander  Acland­

15 

98. 


158. 

Noes, 

[ M l._  Anstruther: 

J 

So  it passed  in  the  Negative.  

And the Main Question being  again  proposed:  


—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Five  of  the 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered, That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  twenty  minutes  before  Six  of  the  

clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


[No.  5.]  

Monday,  2Srd  February,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P  E  A  Y  E  E  S. 

T H  E  Clerk  at the  Table  informed  the House  The  Chairman 

of  the unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman  ff,,^8  a nd 

of  Ways  and  Means. 

" 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bills 

from  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  [Lords.]
Bills,  That, in respect  of  the  Bills comprised  in 
the  List  reported  by  the  Chairman  of  Ways  and 
Means  as  intended  to  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  they  have  certified  that  the  Standing 
Orders have been complied with  in the  following 
cases,  viz.:— 

All  Saints, Poplar  (Sate  Abolition).  

Antrim, Down, Armagh, and Belfast  Electric  


Power. 


Aston Manor  Improvement.  

Bangor  Corporation.  

Barry  Railway.  

Belfast  Water.  

Birmingham Corporation. 

Bournemouth Corporation  Tramways.  

Bournemouth Gas  and  Water.  

Bradford  Corporation.  

Brighton  Corporation.  

Bristol  Corporation.  

British  Gaslight  Company  ( Norioich).

Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board.  

Cardiff Railway. 

Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power.  

Chard Corporation  Gas  and  Electricity.  

Chatham  and District  Light  Railways.  

Cleveland  and  Durham  County  Electric 

Power. 

Derby  Gas.  

Didcot, Newbury, and Southampton  Railway. 

Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District  Tram­

ways. 


Exeter  Corporation.  

Exeter  Railway.  

Faversham Gas. 

Frinton-on-Sea  Sea  Defences.  

Harrogate  Water.  

Harrow  and  Stanmore  Gas.  

Hastings Harbour. 

Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway.  

Hastings Harbour  District  Railway  (Aban­

donment). 


Hastings Tramways  (Extensions).  

Hexham  Gas.  

India  Rubber,  Gutta  Peroha,  and  Tele­

graph  Works  Company.  


King's  College, London. 

Knott  End Railway  (Extension  of  Time).  

Lima 

c  4 









16 	

2Srd—24:th 

February. 

1903. 

[No. 5. 


Lima Railways. 
Liverpool  University. 
London  and  North  Western  Railway. 
London, Brighton, and  South Coast  Railway. 
London  County  Asylums 
(Receiving 

Houses). 

Manchester  Corporation. 
Mary port  Harbour. 
Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour  Board. 
Mid-Yorkshire  Tramways. 
Milford  Docks. 
Nantwich  Gas. 
Nantwich  Urban  District  Council. 
North  Cheshire Tramways. 
North  Western  Electricity  and Power  Gas. 
North's  Navigation  Collieries. 
Nottinghamshire and  Derbyshire  Tramways. 
Old Bridewell  Burying  Ground. 
Oldham Corporation. 
Pelican  and  British  Empire  Life  Office. 
Plymouth  and  Stonehouse Gas. 
Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council. 
Poole  and  District  Electric  Traction. 
Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks. 
Queensland  Investment  and  Land  Mort­

gage. 

Rickmansworth Gas. 
Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and  Im­

provements. 

Saint Philip's  Chapel  (Regent  Street).
Salford  Corporation. 
Scunthorpe Urban  District  Water. 
Sheffield and  South  Yorkshire  Navigation. 
Shropshire,  Worcestershire,  and  East  Den­

bighshire Electric  Power. 

Somerset and  District  Electric  Power. 
Southampton Harbour. 
South  Eastern  and  London,  Chatham, and 

Dover  Railways. 

South  Wales  Mineral  Railway. 
South  Western  and  Isle  of  Wight  J unction 

Railway. 

Staffordshire and  Worcestershire  Canal. 
Sutton Coldfield Corporation. 
Taff  Vale  Railway. 
Torquay  Corporation  Water. 
Wellington  (Salop)  Gas. 
West  Bromwich  Corporation.' 
Western  Trust. 
Willesden  Urban  District  Council. 
Wirral  Railway. 
Wisbech Canal  (Abandonment). 
Worthing  Corporation  (Tramways). 

And  that they have certified that the  Standing 
Orders  have  not  been  complied  with  in  the 
following  cases,  viz.:— 

Birmingham  District  Tramways.  

Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways.  

Macclesfield  and  District  Electric  Tram­

ways. 

Skepshed Urban  District  Gas. 
South  Lancashire  Tramways. 
South  Staffordshire  Tramways. 
Tynemouth  and  District  Electric  Tram­

ways. 

Private Bill 
Petitions 
[Lords.}
(Standing 
Orders not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That, in  the  case of  the  Petitions 
for  the following  Bills, originating  in the  Lords, 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied 
with,  viz.  :— 

Birmingham District  Tramways  [Lords'].
Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways 

[Lords'].

Macclesfield and District  Electric  Tramways 

[Lords']. 

Shepshed Urban  District  Gas  [Lords].
[Lords], 
South  Lancashire  Tramways 

South  Staffordshire Tramways  [Lords].
Tynemouth and  District Tramways 

[Lords]. 
Ordered, That  the  Report   be  referred to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Privat&BiU 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Fl*^? 3 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of the  Petitions  Orders not 
for  the following Bills, the  Standing Orders have complied 
not been complied  with, viz.:— 

with.) 

Croydon  and  District  Electric  Tramways.  

Harrow  Road  and  Paddington  Tramways.  

Metropolitan  District  Railway 

(Various 

Powers). 

Sheffield Corporation. 

Strabane and Letterkenny  Railway.  

Thames River  Steamboat  Service.  

Wigan  Corporation  Tramways.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  referred to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported, That,  after   Private 
conferring  with  the  Chairman  of  Committees  of  p ^ g ^  T 
the  House  of  Lords,  for the  purpose   of  deter-  (Scotland) 
in  which  House   of  Parliament  the  Act, 1899. 
mining 
respective  Bills  should  be first considered, under 
the  Private  Legislation  .Procedure 
(Scotland)
Act,  1899,  they  had  determined  that  the  Bills 
contained  in  the  following  List  should  originate 
in  the  House  of  Lords,  viz.:— 

1.  Fife  Electric  Power  Company. 
2.  Hamilton, Motherwell, and  Wishaw Tram­

ways  (Part  I I I .)  


3.  Life  Association   of  Scotland. 
4.	  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company,  


Limited. 


Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-Arthur  Alfred 

sented to His  Majesty, that  He will be graciously  Lynch-
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House, Certified Copies  of the indict­
ment,  Conviction,  and  Sentence  of  the  Court  in 
the  case  of  "  The  King  against  Arthur  Alfred 
Lynch,"  tried  in  the  King's  Bench  Division  of 
the  High  Court  of  Justice  on  the  21st,  22nd, 
and  23rd days of January 1903, and of  the  Order 
of  the  Court  givjjjg  effect  to  the  conditional 
Pardon  granted  to  the  said Arthur  Alfred  Lynch. 
And,  also  a  Certificate  from  the  Governor  of 
His  Majesty's  Prison  at  Brixton,  that  the  said 
Arthur  Alfred  Lynch  is  held  in  custody  by  him 
in  pursuance  of  the  said  Order.—(Sir  Alexander 
Acland-Hood.) 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid before this House,  Post office 
a  Copy  of  Account  showing  the  Gross  Amount   Telegraphs, 
received  and  the  Gross  Amount  expended  in 
respect  of  the  Telegraph  Service,  from  the  date 
of  the  transfer  of  the  Telegraphs  to  the  State 
to  the  31st  day  of  March  1902  (in  continuation 
of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  57,   of  Session 
1902).—(Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain.) 

A  Petition  of  the  Broadstairs  Gas  Company,  Broadstairs 

for  leave  to bring  in  a Bill  for conferring further ®aa-
Powers  on  the  Broadstairs  Gas  Company,  was 
presented,  and read ;  and  a  Bill  was ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly, by  Mr.  James  Low­
ther and  Mr.  Kimber. 

A  Petition  of  the  City  and  South  London  City and 
Railway  Company,  for  leave   to  bring  in  a Bill  I01?*11 Lon(ior" 
for  empowering  the  City  and  South  London 
Railway  Company  to  construct  an  extension  of 
their  Underground  Railway  to  Euston,  in  the 
County  of London,  and  for  transferring  to  that 
Company  the  Powers  of  the  City  and  Brixton 
Railway  Company,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
presented, and read  ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to 
be 

aiway" 



24:th—25thFebruary. 	

17 

Hill  Forest,  and  other  Lands  in  the  County  of 
Essex, for the purposes  of  Public  Open  Spaces, 
was presented, and  read ;  and a Bill was ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  David 
Morgan  and  Mr.  John  Burns. 

No.  6.]  3  E d w.   VII. 

be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Bona', Mr. 
Alban  Gibbs, and  Mr.  David  Maclver. 

Crystal  Palace  A  Petition  of  the  Crystal  Palace  District 
District  Gas.  G a  s  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to 
confer  further  Powers  on  the  Crystal  Palace 
District  Gas  Company  with  respect  to  the  pur­
chase and holding of  Lands, and to alter  the  pro­
visions  of  the  Acts  of  the  Company  with respect 
to  the  illuminating  power  of  Gas  supplied  by 
them, and the  testing  of  Gas,  and to  change  the 
name  of  the  Company,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was presented,  and read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered 
to be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Fortescue 
Flannery  and Mr.  Kimber. 

Dublin 
(Zl™ynt 
Area.) 

A  Petition  of  the  Trustees  of  the  Dublin 
Improvement  (Bull  Alley  Area)  Scheme,  for 
„  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  amalgamate  the 
Guinness Trust  (Dublin)  Fund  with  the Dublin 
Improvement  (Bull  Alley  Area)  Scheme  ;   to 
vest:  the  Property  of  the  Guinness  (Dublin)
Trustees  in the  Trustees  of  the  said  Scheme ;  to 
change the  Name  of  such last-mentioned  TrusT 
tees ; to  confer further Powers  On them,  and for 
other purposes,  was presented,  and  read;  and a 
Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  Field,  Mr.  Harrington,  Mr.  McCann,
and  Mr.  Nannetti. 

East Ham 
A  Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Council  of 
Improvement.  E a st  H u m   ^  ; n   tj, e  County  of  Essex,  for  leave  to 
bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer  further Powers  upon 
the  Urban  District  Council  for  the  District  of 
East  Ham,  in  the  County  of  Essex,  was  pre­
sented,  and read ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be 
brought  in accordingly,  by  Mr.  David  Morgan
and  Mr.  Louis Sinclair. 

Gas Light and  A  Petition  of  the London  County  Council, for 
°arT  °Acts
Amendment.  Price  to be charged  by  the  Gas  Light  and  Coke 

  the  Standard 

i n  a  B i l1   t o  a l t er

* e a ve  t o  

A  Petition  of the Ipswich Gas Light Company,  Ipswich  Gas. 

for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer  further 
Powers  upon  the  Ipswich  Gas  Light  Company, 
was presented,  and read  ,•  and  a Bill  was  ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Charles 
Dairymple  and  Mr.  Goddard. 

A  Petition  of the  Urban  District  Councils of  Kent Water 

Beckenham., Bromley,  and  Dartford,  and  the Board. 
Rural  District  Council  of  Dartford,  all in  the 
County  of Kent,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  for 
incorporating  a Water Board, to  consist of  repre­
sentatives of  certain  Urban  and  Rural  District 
Conncils  in  the  County  of  Kent,  and for  con­
ferring  upon  such  Board  Power  to  purchase 
certain  portions of the Undertakings of  the Com­
panies  of  Proprietors  of  the  Kent  Waterworks 
and  the  Lambeth  Waterworks,  and  to  supply 
Water,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen  and 
Sir Barrington  Simeon. 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and Leigh 
the  Borough  of  Leigh 

in  the  Corporation. 

Burgesses  of 
County  of  Lancaster,  for leave  to bring  in  a Bill 
to make  provision  as to  the Water  Supply  of  the 
Borough  of  Leigh  and  the  Urban  District  of 
Hindley;  to  enable  the  Corporation  of  Leigh  to 
make new  Waterworks,  Tramways  and  Street 
Improvements;  and to  make  further  provisions 
for  the  Health, Local Government, and Improve­
ment  of  the  said Borough, and for  other purposes, 
was presented, and read ;  and a  Bill  was ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr. Charles 
Scott and  Mr.  Cawley. 

Company  for  Gas  supplied  ;  to  alter  the  pre­
scribed  Illuminating  Power  and  to  make  pro­
visions  with  respect  to  the  supply  of  Burners; 
to  make  provisions  with  respect  to  a  Capital 
Redemption  Fund,  and  for  other purposes, was 
presented,  and  read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to 
be brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  John  Bums, 
Mr.  Alban  Gibbs, and  Sir  Joseph Dimsdale. 

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Northern,  Piccadilly,
Great 
Northern, 
and  Brompton  Railway  Company,  for  leave  to 
Piccadilly, 
and Brompton  bring  in a  Bill  to  empower  the  Great  Northern, 
Railway  (New  Piccadilly  and  Brompton  Railway  Company  to 
Lines and 
construct  Railways  and  Works,  and  for  other 
Extensions.) 
purposes, was presented, and read;  and  a Bill was 
ordered  to be brought in accordingly, by Sir Henry
Fowler, Mr.  Alban  Gibbs, and  Mr.  Whitmore. 

A  Petition of  the  Great  Northern,  Piccadilly, 
Great 
and  Brompton  Railway  Company,  for  leave  to 
Northern, 
Bromjton'and  bring  in  a  Bill  to confer  further  Powers  on  the 
Great  Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brompton  Rail-
Railway 
way  Company,  and for  other  purposes,  was  pre-
various 
sented, and  read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be 
Powers.) 
brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Henry  Fowler, 
Mr.  A Iban Gibbs, and  Mr.  Whitmore. 

Great 
Northern 
Railway. 

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Northern  Railway 
Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer 
further  Powers  upon  the  Great  Northern  Rail­
way  Company,  was presented,  and  read;  and  a 
Bill was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  Fison  and  Sir  Frederick  Banbury, 

Hainault 
Forest. 	

A  Petition  of  the There-undersigned,  for  leave 

to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  authorise  the  acquisi­
tion  of  Lands  known  as  Larnbourne  Common, 
Chigwell  Common,  Fox  Burrows  Farm,  Grange

VoL.  158. 

A  Petition  of  the  Llandrindod  Wells  Urban  Llandriudod  


U' 

District  Council,  for  leave  to  bring  in a Bill  to  W e l la  I m ­
authorise  the  Urban  District  Council of  Llan- pr° 
drindod  Wells,  in  the  County  of  Radnor,  to  

purchase'Lands  for  the  purposes  of  Recreation  

Grounds;  to acquire certain Springs; and to make 

further provision  in  regard  to the  Improvement,  

Health,  Local  Government,  and  Finance  of  the  

District,  and for  other  purposes, was  presented,  

and read ;  and a Bill was  ordered  to  be  brought  

in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Alfred  Thomas,  Mr.  

Edwards,  Lieutenant  Colonel  Pryce-Jones,  and  

Mr.  Charles Morley. 


A  Petition  of  the  London  County  Council,  London 

for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  amend  the  Acts  ^mendmtut) 
relating to  Buildings  in London to  confer  various 
Powers  on  the  London  County  Council, and for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read;  and a 
Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  John Burns  and  Mr.  Lough. 

A  Petition  of  the  London  County  Council,  London  

for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  empower  the  County  

London  County  Council  to purchase  Lands;  to (general 

extend  the  Time  for  Completion  of  certain  Powers.)  

Works  and acquisition-of  Lands;  to empower the 

Metropolitan  Borough  Councils  of  Camberwell  

and  Kensington  to execute  Works  and  purchase  

Lands ; to make provision with respect to Premises 

used  for  receiving  Horses  for  slaughter,  and  

Carcases  of  Dead  Horses,  and  the  removal  and  

disposal  of  Dead  Horses ;  to alter the method  of  

testing  Gas  employed  by the  South  Metropolitan  

Gas  Company,  to make provision  with  respect  to  

the  Drainage  of  Upper  Norwood; 
to  confer  

Powers  upon  Metropolitan  Borough  Councils 
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with  respect  to  Street  Markets,  the  fitting  of 
Premises  of  Consumers  of  Electricity,  and  the 
Provision  and  Maintenance  of  Public  Clocks, 
and for  other  purposes, was presented,  and  read; 
and a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly, by  Mr.  John Burns,  Mr.  Sydney  Buxton, 
and Mr.  Lough. 

London, 
Tilbury, and 
Southend 
Railway. 

Maidstone 
Gas. 

A  Petition  of the  London, Tilbury,  and South­
ehd  Railway  Company, for  leave  to  bring  in a 
Bill  to  authorise  the  London,  Tilbury,  and 
Southend  Railway  Company  to  construct  new 
Railways  and  Works,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was presented,  and read ;  and  a Bill  was ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  James 
Round and  Major  Banes. 

A  Petition  of  the Maidstone  Gas  Company, 
fpr  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  authorise  the 
Maidstone  Gas  Company,  to  convert  their 
existing  Capital,  to  raise  additional  Capital, and 
for  other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read; 
and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly,  by  Sir  Francis  Evans  and  Colonel 
Warde. 

Metropolitan 
District 
Railway 
(Works.) 

A  Petition  of  the  Metropolitan  District  Rail­
way  Company, for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to 
empower  the  Metropolitan  District  Railway 
Company  to  construct Railways  and Works,  and 
for  other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read; 
and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly, by  Mr. Perks  and  Sir  Charles  Dairymple. 

Mullingar, 
KeUs, and 
Drogheda 
Railway. 

Nantyglo  and 
Blaina  Water. 

New  Hun­
stanton 
Improvement. 

A  Petition  of  the  there-undersigned  Persons, 
being  Suitors for  a Bill  for  effecting  the  Objects : 
thereinafter  mentioned, for  leave  to  bring  in a 
Bill  to  incorporate  the  Mullingar,  Kells,  and 
Droglieda  Railway  Company,  and  for  making 
Railways  and  other  Works  in  the  Counties  of 
Westmeath,  Meath,  and  Louth,  and  to  confer 
Subscription arid other Powers on certain existing 
Railway  Companies,  and for  other  purposes, was 
presented,  and  read;  and  a Bill  was ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Timothy  M. 
JLealy, Mr.  Kennedy,  Mr.  Joseph  Nolan,  Mr. 
Hayderli and  Mr.  Patrick  White. 

A  Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Council  of 
Nantyglo and  Blaina, va. the County  of Monmouth,
for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  authorise  the 
Urban  District  Council  of  Nantyglo and  Blaina,
to  construct  Waterworks  and  to  supply  Water 
within  the  District,  and  for  other  purposes, was 
presented,  and  read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  William  Har­
court and  Mr.  Charles M or ley". 

A  Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Council  of 
New  Hunstanton, for leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to 
authorise  the  Urban  District  Council  of  New 
Hunstanton  to  acquire  Land  for  Water  and  Gas 
purposes ;  to  construct  an  Outfall  Sewer,  and to 
make further  provision  in regard  to  the  Health, 
Local  Government,  Improvement,  and  Finance 
of  the  Urban  District,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was presented,  and read;  and a Bill  was  ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  George
While arid Mr.  Hare. 

Stroud  District 
and  Chelten­
ham  Tram­
ways. 

A  Petition  of  the  there-undersigned  Persons, 
being Promoters of  a Bill for effecting the Objects 
thereinafter  mentioned,  for  leave  to  bring  in a 
Bill  to  incorporate  the  Stroud  District  and 
Cheltenham Tramways  Company,  and  to  em­
power  that  Company  to  make  and  maintain 
Tramways  in  the  County  of  Gloucester, and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read :  and a 
Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Sir  John  Doriugton  and  Mr.  Charles Allen. 

A  Petition  of  the  there-undersigned  Persons, Watford  and 

On behalf  of  themselves  and  others,  for  leave  to  Edgware 
bring  in  a Bill for incorporating  the  Watford and  al  w a y' 
Edgware  Railway Company, and for  empowering 
them to  construct  a  Railway  from  Watford  to 
Edgware,  and for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and  read;  and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Halsey  and  Sir  John 
Blundell  Maple. 

; 

A  Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Councils  of  Western 

Abercarn,  Abertillery,  Ehbw Vale and  Risen,  for 
leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  constitute  and  incor- sewerage 
porate  a  joint  Board  consisting  of  representa- Board. 
tives  of  the Urban District Councils of  Abercarn, 
Abertillery,  Ebbw  Vale,  Nantyglo  and  Blaina,
and  Risca,  all  in the  County  of  Monmouth, and 
to  authorise  the  Board  to  construct  main  trunk 
Sewers  and  other  Works  for  the  disposal of  the 
sewage  of  such  Districts, and for other  purposes, 
was presented, and  read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered 
to  be  brought  in accordingly,  by  Mr.  McKenna,
,Mr.  Samuel Evans>  and  Mr.  Abel  Thomas. 

0 

' 

A  Petition of  the There-undersigned, for leave  West  Sussex 

to bring  in  a Bill  to incorporate  the West  Sussex  Water-
Water  Company,  and to  enable  the  Company  to 
supply  Water  within  the  Parish  of  Pulbordugh,
land  certain  other  Parishes  in  the  County , of 
Sussex, was presented,  and read ;  and a  Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, by  Mr. 
Emmott and  Sir  Joseph Leese. 

A  Petition  of the  Wood Green  Urban  District  Wood Green 

Council,  for leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  enable 
the  Urban  District  Council  of  Wood  Green  to Council, 
acquire  part  of  Wood  Green  Common  for  the 
purposes  of  -a  Dust  Destructor;  and  to  make 
further  provision  with  regard  to  the  Electric 
Light  Undertaking  of  the  Council,  and  for  the 
Improvement, Health,  and  Local  Government of 
the  District,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  pre­
sented,  and  read;  ' and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be 
brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Joseph  Howard 
and  Captain  Balfour. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read ;  and  ordered to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Mr. Gerald Balfour presented,by His Majesty's Wages and 
Command,—Account  of  the  Sums received  and Effects of 
Deceased 
paid by  the  Board  of  Trade  in  respect  of  the Seamen. 
Wages  and  Effects  of  Deceased  Seamen  in the 
year  ended  31st  March  1902. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Copy  of  Report  on  a  Visit  to  America,  9th  Railways. 

September  to  31 st  October  1902, by  Lieutenant 
Colonel  H.  A.  Yorke,  R.E.,  Chief  Inspecting 
Officer of  Railways,  Board of  Trade. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also presented,—Return  Alien  Immi­

to  an  Order,  dated  the  19th  day  of  this  instant  gration. 
February, for  a Return  relative  to  Alien  Immi-  No. 25. 
gration. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  19th  day  of Trade  and 
this instant  February,  for  a  Return  relative  to Navigation. 
N o.  2 6. 
Trade  and  Navigation. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant Ramsgate 
to  the directions of  an Act   of  Parliament,—'Copy Harbour. 
of  Statement of  the Receipts and Payments made    No. 27. 

by  the Board  of  Trade  on  account  of  Ramsyate

Harbour,  for  the  year  ended  31st  March. 1902,; 

together  with  an  Account  of  the  Receipt  and  

Issue  of  Stores.  


:

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do  He upon  the 
Table ;  and  that the  said Returns  and  the  Paper 
relative  to  Ramsgate Harbour  be  printed. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain presented,  by  His  Cyprus. 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Correspondence 
respecting  the  Drought  in  Cyprus. 

Copy 

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24:th—25thFebruary. 

19 

Colonial 
Reports 
(Annual.) 

Copy  of  Colonial  Report,  No.  381  (Southern 

Nigeria,  Annual  Report  for  1901). 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers do lie  upon  the 

holders  :  And  the  same was ordered  to  be  read a 
second  time  upon  Friday  the  3rd  day  of  April 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

Table. 

Army  (Militia

Establish­
ments.)8  "
Army.

  Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His 
M a j e s t y '  s  Command,—Copy- of  Militia  Training 
Return  for  1902. 

Copy  of  State  of  the  Six  Army-Corps  Com­

mands." 

' 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Woods, 
Forests, and 
Land 
Revenues. 

N o.  28. 

Army  (Appro­
priation 
Account.) 

No. 29. 

Trustee 
Savings Banks, 
No. 30. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,  pursuant  to  the 

directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Ab­
stract  Accounts  of  the  Commissioners  of  His 
Majesty's  Woods,  Forests,  and  Land  Revenues, 
for the  year  ended  the 31st March  1902, together 
with the  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  thereon. 

Appropriation  Account  of  the  Sums  granted 
by  Parliament  for  Army  Services  for  the  year 
1901-2 ;  together  with  the  Report of  the Comp­
troller  and  Auditor  General  thereon  ;  and  the 
Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General 
upon  the  Store , Accounts  of  the  Army. 

Copy  of  Eleventh  Annual  Report  of  the  Pro­
ceedings of  the Inspection  Committee  of  Trustee 
Savings Banks for the year ended 20th November 
1902, with  Appendices. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table,  and  be  printed. 

Cancer 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Special  Report  on  Cancer 
in  Ireland,  being  a  Supplement  to  the  Thirty-
eighth  Annual  Report  of  the  Registrar-General 
of  Marriages,  Births,  and Deaths in  Ireland. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

County Courts
Extension11
BiU.eU  °

  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Jurisdic­

tion  Extension  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Solicitors Bill.

T he  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Small  Holders 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Bill 39. 

Mr.  Black,  supported  by  Dr. 7 Far quharson, 
Mr.  Crombie, Mr.  Weir,  Mr.  John  Dewar,  Mr. 
Cathcart  Wason,  Mr.  John  Hope  and  Mr. 
Hairmsworth,  presented  a  Bill  to  extend  to 
Tenants  of  Small  Holdings  the Benefits  of  the 
Crofters  (Scotland)  A c t s:  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the 24th  day  of  April  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Congested 
Distiicts 
(Scotland) 
Act,  1897, 
Amendment 
Bill. 

BiU  40. 

Mr.  John  Dewar,  supported  by  Mr.  Thomas 
Shaw,  Mr.  Weir,  and  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,
presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Congested  Dis­
tricts  (Scotland) Act,  1897, and  to  enlarge  the 
Powers  conferred  under,  that  A c t:  And  the 
same Was ordered  to be  read  a  second  time  To­
morrow ;  and  to  be  printed. 

General  Laurie,  supported  by  Mr.  Rothschild,  Colonial 

Mr.  Arthur  Stanley,  Sir  Gilbert  Parker,  and  Marriages Bill. 
Captain  Jessel,  presented  a  Bill  to  legalise  Bill 43. 
certain  Colonial  Marriages :  And  the  same was 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
the  12th day  of  June  next;  and to be  printed. 

General  Laurie,  supported by  Mr.  Rothschild,  Medical  Act 

Sir  Howard  Vincent, Mr.  Middlemore,  and  Sir 
Mancherjee  Bhownaggree,  presented  a  Bill  to  Bill, 
amend  the  Medical  Act  of  1858  :  And  the  same  Bill  44. 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  the  20th  day  of  March  next;  and to be 
printed. 

General  Laurie,  supported by  Mr.  Rothschild,  Medical  Act 
Sir Howard  Vincent,  Mr.  Middlemore,  and  Sir Amendment 
Mancherjee  Bhovmaggree,  presented  a  Bill  to  Bill, 
amend the  Medical  Act  of  1886 :  And  the  same  Bill  45. 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  the  20th  day  of  March  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Ellis  Griffith, supported  by  Mr.  William Mines (Bight 

Abraham  (Rhondda),  Mr.  Pickard,  Mr.  Joseph  Ho"™> 
Walton,  Mr.  Thomas  Bayley,  Mr.  Jacoby,  Sir
Charles  Dilke,  Mr.  Hatch,  Mr.  William  Jones, 
and  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  presented  a  Bill  to  limit 
the  Hours  of  Underground  Workers  in  Mines 
to  Eight  Hours  per  Day  from  Bank  to  Bank: 
And  the  same  was ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Friday  the 24th  day  of  April  next; 
and to  be  printed. 

  B lU  46< 

Mr.  Kearley,  supported  by  Mr.  Emmott,  Sir  Leaseholders 
William  Holland,  Mr.  William  M'Arthur,  Mr.  ^ S p l ef 
George  Whiteley, and Mr.  Field,  presented  a Bill  Bill, 
to give Facilities to Leaseholders for the purchase  Bill 47. 
of  the  Fee  Simple  of  their  Holdings:  And  the 
same  was ordered  to be  read  a second  time  upon 
Tuesday  the  5th  day  of  May  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Sir  Albert  Rollit,  supported  by  Sir  Henry  Bankruptcy 
Fowler, presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  of  Law  Amend-
Bankruptcy  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to be m&an.,* „'r,
read  a second  time  upon  Friday  next;  and to. be 

printed. 


Bill 48. 

Sir  John  Dickson-Poynder,  supported  by  Sir  Housing  of  the 

John  Gorst,  Mr.  Claude  Hay,  Mr.  Cust,  and Wooing 
Major Evans-Gordon, presented a Bill to regulate  (London)  Bill, 
the  Conditions  under  which  displacements  of  Bill 49. 
Persons  of  the  Labouring  Class may  be made  in 
London under  Statutory  Powers,  and  to  require 
the  provision  of  sufficient  new  Housing  Ac­
commodation  :  And  the  same was ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  3rd  day 
of  March  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming  King's  Speech 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon  the  17th  day  of  this  instantaD 
February, That  an humble Address  be  presented 
to  His  Majesty,  as followeth :— 

f01' 
reBS'-) 

Medical  Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Bill  41. 

Sir  John  Batty  Tuke,  supported  by  Sir 
John  Gorst,  Mr.  James  Campbell, Sir  Richard 
Jebb,  Mr.  Talbot, and  Sir  Michael  Foster,  pre­
sented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Medical  Acts,  1858 
to  1886  :  And  the same  was ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of 
April  next;  and to be  printed. 

Leasehold 
Enfranchise­
ment  Bill. 

Bill 42. 

General  Laurie,  supported  by  Mr.  Spear,  Mr. 
Cohen,  and  Sir  George  Fardell, presented  a  Bill 
to  enable  certain  Leaseholders  to  become  Free-

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign,  


We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal  

subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kinjgdom  

of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave  to  offer  our humble  thanks  

to  Your  Majesty  for  the  Gracious  Speech  which  

Your  Majesty  has addressed  to  both  Houses  of  

Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton)  ;  


And  the  Main  Question  being again  proposed: 

-—The  House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

Another 

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(Organisa-
10

Another Amendment  was proposed to  be  made 
to  the  Question  by  adding,  at  the  end  thereof, 
the  words  "  But  we  humbly  regret  that  the 
«  organisation  of  the land forces  is  unsuited  to 
"  the  needs  of  the  Empire,  and  that  no  pro­
"  portionate  gain  in  strength  and efficiency  has 
"  resulted  from  the recent increases  in  Military 
"  Expenditure "—(Mr.  Beckett);

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  added:—And  a  Debate  arising 
thereupon; 

And  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
this 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned 
Evening. 

till 

Baker Street
^Waterloo
(Transfer.)

Evening  Sitting. 
A  Petition  of  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo 
R, ai] w ay  Company, for leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
t o  authorise  the  Baker  Street  aDd  Waterloo Rail­
way  Company  to  acquire  additional  Lands, and 
to  transfer  the  Undertaking  and  Powers  of  that 
Company to  the  Great  Northern  Piccadilly, and 
Brompton  Railway  Company,  and 
for  other 
purposes,  was presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Colonel  Lochuiood and  Mr.  Pym. 

Barasley
Corporation
Water.

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen, and  Bur­
gesses of the  Borough  of  Barnsley,  for  leave  to 
bring  in a Bill  to  amend  the  provisions  of  the 
Barnsley  Order,  1902, and  for  other  purposes, 
was presented,  and read ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Pickard 
and  Mr. Joseph  Walton. 

Bath
WatPerTati°n

A  Petition  of  t he  Mayor.  Aldermen,  and 
  Citizens  of  the  City  of  Bath,  for  leave  to  bring 
in a Bill  to  empower  the Corporation of  the  City 
of  Bath  to  construct  additional Waterworks,  and 
for other  purposes,  was presented, and  read ;  and 
a  Bill  was ordered  to  be brought  in accordingly, 
by  Colonel  Wyndham  Murray,  Mr. Wodehouse,
and  Mr.  Dickinson. 

Beckenbam 
Urban 
District 
Council. 

-  A  Petition of  the  Urban  District  Council  of 
Bechenham, in  the  County  of  Kent,  for  leave  to 
bring  in  a  Bill  to  authorise  the  Urban  District 
Council  of  Beckenham,  in  the  County  of  Kent, 
to  carry  out Street  Improvements,  to  construct 
and work  Tramways,  and  to  make  further  pro­
vision  in  regard  to  the  Electricity  Undertaking 
of the Council, and for the Improvement,  Health, 
Local  Government,  and  Finance of  the  District, 
and for  other  purposes, was presented, and  read; 
and  a Bill  was ordered to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly, by  Mr. Forster  and  Mr.  Powell-Williams. 

Biilingshurst
District Gas.

  •  A  Petition of the There-undersigned, for leave 
t 0  bring  in a Bill to incorporate the Biilingshurst
and District  Gas  Company,  and  to  enable  that 
Company  to  supply  with  Gas  the  Parishes  of 
Biilingshurst,  Wisborough Green,&m\ other places 
in  the  County  of  Sussex,  was  presented,  and 
read;  and a Bill  was  ordered  te  be  brought  in 
accordingly,  by  Mr.  Emmott  and  Sir  Joseph
Lee se.. 

A  Petition  of  the  Blachheath and  Greenwich 
Blackheath 
and Greenwich District  Electric  Light  Company,  for  leave   to 
bring  in a Bill  to  confirm  an Agreement  for  the 
Kiectric 
transfer to  the Blackheath anAGreenwich District 
Light. 
Electric  Light Company, Limited, of  the Under­
taking  of  the  Lewisham  and  District  Electric 
Supply  Cbmpany,  Limited, and to confer further 
powers  upon the  Blackheath and  Greenwich Dis­
trict  Electric  Light  Company,  Limited,  and  for 
other purposes, was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a 
Bill  was Ordered to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Sir John  Willox and  Mr.  Kimber. 

A  Petition  of  the  Bridgwater Gas Light  Com-  Bridgwater 

pany, for leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  for  continuing Gas. 
the  Bridgwater  Gas  Light  Company, for  regu­
lating and  increasing  the  Capital  of  the  Com­
pany,  and for  other purposes, was presented, and 
read;  and  a  Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in 
accordingly,  by  Sir  Alexander  Aeland-Hood,  Sir 
Edward  Strachey, and Mr. Edward Stanley. 

A  Petition of  the There-undersigned,  for leave  Bristol, 

and 

to  bring  in  a Bill  for  incorporating  the  Bristol, 
London, and  Southern  Counties  Railway  Com- c°"ntj™ 
pany,  and to  authorise  them to  make  arid  main-  Railway, 
tain  Railways  in the Counties of Bristol,  Glouces- • 
teri  Somerset, Wilts,  and  Southampton, and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  rgad ;  and a 
Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr. Bigwood, Mr.  Colston, Mr.  Charles  Hob-
house,  and  Sir Edward  Strachey. 

A  Petition  of  the  Burgess  Hill  and  Saint Burgess Hill 

John's  Common  Gas Company, Limited, for leave j°j|n®®mt 
to  bring  in  a  Bill  for  incorporating  and  con-  Common Gas. 
ferring  Powers  on  the  Burgess  Hill  and  Saint 
John's  Common  Gas  Company,  ^nd  jfor  other 
purposes,  was  presented, and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was ordered  to  be  brought  in accordingly,  by  Sir 
Henry  Aubrey-Fletcher  and  Mr.  Goschen. 

A  Petition  of  the  Castleblayney, Keady,  and  Castleblayney, 

Armagh Railway  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  Keady, and 
in  a  Bill  to  extend  the  time  limited  by  the  Railway 
Kingscourt, Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway  Act,  (Extension  of 
1900, for  the compulsory  purchase  of  Lands, and  Time-) 
for  the  construction  of  certain  of  the  Railways 
authorised  by  that Act,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was presented, and read;  and a Bill  was  ordered, 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr. Lonsdale. 
and  Sir James Haslett. 

A  Petition  of  the  Central  London  Railway  Central 

Company, for leave  to bring in a Bill to  empower 
the  Central  London  Railway  Company  to  con­
struct new Railways,  and for other purposes, was 
presented,  and read • and a  Bill  was  ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Asquith and 
Mr. Paulton. 

A  Petition  of  the  Charing Cross, Euston, and  Charing Cross, 

Hampstead Railway  Company,  for leave  to  bring Hempstead 
in  a  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the Railway 
Charing Cross, Euston, and  Hampstead  Railway 
Company  to  transfer  to  and  vest  in  that  Com­
pany  the  Powers  of the Edgwore  and Hampstead
Railway  Company to authorise  Agreements  with 
and the Lease of  the  Undertaking  to the  Under­
ground  Electric  Railway  Company  of  London,
Limited,  to  transfer  to  and  vest, in  the  Great 
Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brompton  Railway 
Company  the  Undertaking  iand  Powers  of  the 
Charing Cross, Euston,  and  Hampstead Railway 
Company,  and  for  other  purposes, was presented, 
and  read ;  and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Thomas  Wrightson and 
Mr. Remnant. 

A  Petition  of  the  Cheshire  Lines  Committee,  Cheshire,  

for leave to bring in a Bill  to enable the  Cheshire  Lines  .  

'Lines  Committee  to  make  new  Railways;  to ^omraittee­
run  over  the  IJverpool  Overhead  Railway  ;  to  

acquire  additional  Lands, and for  other purposes, 

was presented,  and read ;  and  a Bill  was ordered 

to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Alexander  

Henderson and  Mr. Chapman. 


A  Petition  of  the  several  Persons,  whose  City and 

names  are  thereunto  subscribed,  for  leave  to  g ^ ® "  ' 

bring  in  a  Bill  for  incorporating  the  City  and  Electric 
North  East  Suburban  Electric  Railway  Com-Railway,  

pany ;  and  for  empowering  them  to  construct  


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24:th—25thFebruary. 

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Railways  from  the  City  of  London  to Tottenham 
and  Chequers Green, Southgate ;  and to  Waltham­
stow, Epping  Forest,  and  Waltham  Abbey,  and 
for  other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read  : 
and a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly,  by  Mr.  Leigh-Bennett  and  Mr.  David 
Morgan. 

A  Petition of the  East ^rrfs/eyGaslight  Com- B a gt  Ardgley 

pany, for leave  to bring in  a Bill  for incorporating Gas. 
and  conferring  Powers  upon  the  Fast  Ardsley 
Gas  Company,  and for  other  purposes,  was  pre­
sented,  and  read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be 
brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Barran  and  Mr. 
Brotherton. 

Clapham 
Junction  and 
Marble Arch 
Railway 
(No.  1.) 

A  Petition  of  the  several  Persons  whose 
naines are thereunto subscribed, for leave to bring 
in  a  Bill  for  incorporating  the  Clapham J unc­
tion  and  Marble  Arch  Railway  Company ;  and 
for empowering them to construct a Railway from 
the Neighbourhood of  Clapham Junction Rail way 
Station  to  the  Marble  Arch,  in  the  County  of 
London,  and for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and read ;  and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Lawson  Walton  and  Mr. 
Fletcher  Moulton. 

A  Petition  of  the  Ebbw Vale Urban  District  Ebbw  Vale 
Council, for  leave to  bring  in  a Bill  to  authorise  Water and 
the  Urban  District  Council  of  Ebbw  Vale  to  Improvement, 
construct  additional  Waterworks,  and  to  provide 
additional  Cemeteries,  and to  make further  pro­
vision  with  regard  to  the  supply  of  Electricity, 
and for the Improvement,  Health,  Local  Govern­
ment, and Finance  of  the  District,  and for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Sir  William Mar court and  Mr.  McKenna. 

Commercial 
Gas. 

Cork  Harbour. 

A  Petition  of  the  Commercial  Gas  Company, 
for leave to  bring  in  a Bill  to  make  provision 
for  the  testing  of  Gas  supplied  by  the  Com­
mercial  Gas  Company,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was presented,  and read ;  and a Bill  was  ordered 
to be  brought in accordingly, by  Sir John  Colomb 
and  Mr.  Kimber. 

A  Petition  of  the  Cork  Harbour  Commis­
sioners, for  leave  to bring  in a  Bill to  amend  the 
Acts  relating  to  the  Cork Harbour  Commission­
ers;  to  confer  further  Powers  on  the  Commis­
sioners, and  for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and  read ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly, by  Mr.  William O'Brien,  Captain 
Donelan,  Mr.  Crean,  and  Sir  Robert  Penrose 
Fitz Gerald. 

Coventry  and 
Arley 
Railway. 

Coventry 
Electric 
Tramways. 

Dover 
Corporation. 

Dublin, 
Wicklow,  and 
Wexford 
Railway. 

A  Petition  of  the  There-undersigned, for leave 
to  bring  in  a Bill  for  making  and  maintaining 
Railways  in  the County  of  Warwick, to.be  called 
the  Coventry  and  Arhy  Railway,  and  for  other 
purposes, was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Brand,  Mr.  Freeman  Thomas,  and  Mr. 
Carvill. 

A  Petition  of  the  Coventry Electric Tramways 

Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in a Bill  to  autho­
rise the  Coventry  Electric  Tramways  Company 
to  construct  additional  Tramways,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a  Bill 
was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Brand,  Mr.  Freeman  Thomas,  and  Mr. 
Carvill. 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Dover,  for  leave  to 
bring  in  a Bill  to  authorise  the  Corporation  of 
Dover  to  borrow  Money  for  the  purchase  of  the 
Undertaking  of  the  Dover  Electricity  Supply 
Company,  Limited,  and for  other  purposes,  was 
presented,  and  read  ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to 
be  brought in accordingly, by Mr.  Wyndham  and 
Mr.  Secretary  Akers- Douglas. 

A  Petition  of  the  Dublin,  Wicklow, and  Wex­
ford  Railway  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  provide  for  the  revision  of  the  Rent 
payable  in  respect  of  the  Lease  of  the  Under­
taking  of  the  Dublin  and  Kingstown  Railway 
Company  to  the  Dublin,  Wicklow,  and  Wex­
ford  Railway  Company  to  make  other  provision 
as to those two  Companies ;  to enable  the  Dublin, 
Wicklow,  and  Wexford  Railway  Company  to 
make  certain  diversion  Railways,  and  other 
Works  ;  to raise  additional Money, and for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a  Bill 
was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Field,  Mr.  James  O'Connor,  and  Mr. 
Ffrench. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

A  Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Council  of  Erith  Tram-

Erith,  for leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  authorise 
a nd 
the  Urban  District  Council  of  Erith,  in  the  mPr0Tem 
County  of  Kent,  to  construct  and  work  Tram­
ways  ;  to  carry  out  Street  Improvements;  to 
transfer  to  the  Council  the  Powers  within  the 
District  of  the  Commissioners  of  Sewers for  the 
limits  extending  from Lombards  Wall  to  Graves­
end  Bridge-,  and  to  make  further  provision  in 
regard  to  the  supply  of  Electricity  ;  and for  the 
Improvement,  Health,  Local  Government,  and 
Finance  of  the  District, and  for  other  purposes, 
Was presented, and read;  and a Bill  was ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  William, 
Hart-Dyke  and  Mr.  Forster. 

A  Petition  of  the  Fishguard  and  Rnsslare Fishguard  and 

a nd 

Railways  and  Harbours  Company,  the  Great 
Western  Railway  Company,  and  the  Great  Harbours. 
Southern  and  Western  Railway  Company,  for 
leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to confer further Powers 
upon  the  Fishguard and  Rosslare  Railways  and 
Harbours  Company  for  the  construction  of  a 
Railway  and  other  Works, and the acquisition  of 
Lands, and  to  make  provision  as  to  a  Bridge 
over  the  River  Suir at  Waterford;  to  empower 
the  Great  Western  and  Great  Southern  and 
Western  Railway  Companies  to  guarantee 
Interest  on the  Capital  of the  Company,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and a 
Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  Goulding and  Mr.  David  Maclver. 

A  Petition  of  the  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Com-  Gas Light and 

pany, for leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  enable  the £joke 
Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  to  raise  addi-
tional  Moneys,  and  to  purchase,  take,  and  hold 
Lands, and  for  altering  the  Standard  Price  of 
Gas,  and  redeeming  Capital,  and  for  other  pur­
poses, was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir 
Alexander Henderson, Mr. Harris,  and  Mr. Alban 
Gibbs. 

« 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Gateshead  

Burgesses  of  the  County  Borough  of  Gateshead,  Corporation,  

for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  make  better  pro­
vision for the Health, Good Government, and Im­
provement  of  the  County Borough  of  Gateshead,

and  for  other purposes, was presented, and  read;  

and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly,  by  Sir  James  Joicey  and  Sir  IVilliam  

Allan. 


A  Petition  of  the  Gorleston  and  Southtown  Gorleston and 

Gas  Company, for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  for  Southtown 
conferring  further  Powers  on the  Gorleston and 
Southtown  Gas  Company,  was  presented,  and 
read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in 
accordingly,  by  Sir  John  Colomb and  Colonel 
Lucas. 

D  3 

A  Petition 

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23rd February. 

[No. 5. 


A  Petition  of  the  Great  Central  Railway 

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Western  Rail¥a,/  Great  Westerr 

Great Central
Railway.

'

Company,  the  Wigan Junction  Railways  Com­
pany, the North  Wales  and  Liverpool  Railway 
Committee, and the Wrexham, Mold, and  Connah's 
Quay Railway  Company, for  leave  to  brin<j in a 
Bill  to  authorise  the  construction  of  new  Rail­
ways, and the  acquisition  of  Lands  by the  Great 
Central  Railway  Company,  in  connection  with 
their  Undertaking;  the  construction  of  new 
Railways  by  the  North  Wales  and  Liverpool
Railway  Committee  or the  Company,  in  connec­
tion  with  the  Undertaking of  that  Committee; 
the  construction  of  a new  Railway  by  the Great 
Central  and  Midland  Railway  Companies,  in 
connection  with  their  Shireoaks  Railway;  the 
diversion  of  Footpaths  by  the  Great  Western 
and  Great  Central  Railways'  Joint  Committee, 
in  connection  with  their  Undertaking;  the 
establishment  of  a  Pension  Fund  by  the  Great 
Central Company ; the raising of further Capital, 
and for  other purposes, was  presented, and  read; 
and a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord  

ingly,  by  Sir  Alexander  Henderson  and  Mr  

Chapman. 


Great  Eastern
Railway
(No. 1.)

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Eastern  Railway 

Company, for  leave  to  bring in  a  Bill  for  con­
i'erring  further  Powers  on  the  Great  Eastern 
Railway  Company,  and for  other  purposes,  was 
presented,  and read  ;  and  a  Hill was  ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Strutt  and 
Mr.  Penn. 

Great  Eastern
Railway 
(No. 2.) 

Great 
Northern 
and  City 
Railway. 

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Eastern  Railway 
Company, for leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  autho­
r ; s e  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  Company  to 
widen  their  Cambridge and  Norwich  Main  Line 
of  Railway  over  the  River  Wensum,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read;  and a 
Bill  was ordered  to  be brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  Strutt  and  Mr.  Penn. 

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Northern  and  City 
Railway  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
to  amend  the  Great  Northern  and  City Railway 
Act,  1902,  and to  authorise  the  Great  Northern 
and  City  Railway  Company  to  raise  additional 
Capital  for  the  purposes  of  their  Undertaking, 
was presented, and  read;  and  a Bill  was ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Weetman 
Pearson  and  Mr.  Hay. 

Great
Southern  a,nd
Western 
Railway. 

A  Petition of the Great Southern and  Western 
  Railway  Company,-for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
to  empower  the  Great  Southern  and  Western 
Railway  Company  to  construct  certain  new 
Railways ;  to acquire  additional  Lands ;  to  en­
large  and  improve  their  Station  at  Water ford \ 
to confer  further Powers  upon  the Company;  to 
enable  them to  raise additional  Capital,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and read;  and a 
Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  Goulding and  Mr.  John Gordon. 

Great  Western
Railway.

A  Petition  of  the  Great  Western  Railway 

Company, for  leave to  bring  in  a Bill  for  con­
ferring further Powers  upon the  Great  Western 
Railway  Company 
in  respect  of  their  own 
Undertaking,  and  upon  that  Company  and  the 
London  and  North  Western  Railway  Company 
and  the  Midland  Railway  Company  in  respect 
in  which  they  are  jointly 
of  Undertakings 
interested,  and  upon the  Fishguard and Rosslare 
Railways  and  Harbours  Company  in  respect  of 
their  Undertaking;  for  amalgamating  the  Ely
Rail way Company with the Great  Western 
Railway  Company,  and  for  other  purposes, was 
presented,  and read ;  and  a  Bill  was ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Brassey  and 
Mr.  David  Maclver. 

Company, for  leave  to  bring  iri a Bill  tb make 
further provision  with  respect  to  the  Servants'  Fund.) 
Pension  Fund  of  the  Great  Western  Railway 
Company,  and for  other  purposes, was presented, 
and read  ;  and a Bill  was  ordered  to be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Llewellyn  and  Mf. 
Baldwin. 

A  Petition  of the There-undersigned, for leave  Grindleford, 
to  bring  in a  Bill  for  making  Railways  in  the  ^ ^ f  1  " 1 
County  of  Derby  from  the  Midland  Railway  Railway. 
(Dure  and  Chinley  Branch)  at  Grindleford, to 
the  Midlaud  Railway  (Derby  and  Manchester 
Branch)  at Bakewell, and for  other  purposes, was 
presented,  and  read  ;  and  a  Bill  was ordered  to 
in  accordingly,  by  Sir  William 
be  brought 
Holland,  Mr.  Henry  Joseph  Wilson,  and  Mr. 
Thomas Bolton. 

A  Petition  of  the  Hampton  Court  Gas  Com-  Hampton  

pany, for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  authorise  Court Gas.  

the Hampton  Court Gas  Company  to  raise  addi­
tional Capital;  to  convert  their existing  Capital;  

to  enlarge their Works  ;  to amend  their existing 

Acts,  and  for  other  purposes, was presented, and 

read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to be  brought  in  

accordingly,  by  Mr.  Seale-Hayne  and  Mr. 
Skewes-Cox. 


A  Petition  of  the  Highland  Railway  Com- Highland an< 

pany  and  the  Invergarry  and  Fort  Augustus
Railway  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill Augustus 
to  confirm  an  Agreement  between  the Highland  Railway. 
Railway  Company  and  the  Invergarrij and  Fort 
Augustus  Railway  Company;  to  enable  the 
Highland  Railway  Company  to  erect  and  main­
tain  a  Hotel  at  Dornoch, to  apply  their  Capital 
thereto,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and read ;  and  a  Bill was  ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by Mr.  John, Dewar,  Mr•  Big­
nold, and  Mr.  John Edward  Gordon. 

A  Petition  of  the  Humber  Commercial  Rail-  Humber 
way  and  Dock  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in a  Commercial 
Bill  to  empower  the  Humber  Commercial  Rail- j)0Cti 
way  and  Dock  Company  to  construct  a  new 
Dock  with connecting  Railway  and other Works 
and Entrance into'the River  Humber;  to abandon 
the  Dock  and  Works  authorised  by  the Humber 
Commercial  Railway  and  Dock  Act,  1901,  and 
for  other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ; 
and a  Bill  was  ordered  to  be brought  in  accord­
ingly,  by  Mr.  Doughty  and  Mr. Chapman. 

,

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Hyde 

Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Hyde,  for  leave to  Corporation, 
bring  in  a  Bill  to  make further  and better  pro­
vision  with  regard to  the  Improvement,  Health, 
Local Government, and Finance of the Borough of 
Hyde,  and for  other purposes, was presented, and 
read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in 
accordingly, by  Mr.  Chapman  and  Mr.  Ashton. 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Kingston-
Citizens  of  the  City  and  County  of  Kingston-  upon-Hull 
upon-Hull, for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  em- CorPOTation­
power  the  Corporation  of  Kingston-upon-Hull to 
make  certain  Street  work  and  Bridges,  to  con­
struct  additional Tramways, and to confer further 
Powers on them in regard to Streets,Buildings^ and 
Sewers,  and the  Health, Local  Government, and 
Improvement  of the City, and for other purposes, 
was presented, and read  ;  and a Bill was  ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Joseph
Firbank,  Sir  Henry  Seymour King,  Mr. Charles 
Wilson, and  Sir James Woodhouse. 

A  Petition  of  the  Lancashire  and  Yorkshire Lancashire 
Railway  Company  and  the  London  and  North- and Yorkshi 
North"1 
Western  Railway Company, for leave  to  bring  in 
01 

a  Bill a 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


London 
County 
Council 
(Electric 
Supply.) 

London 
Hydraulic 
Tower. 

London 
United  ' 
Tramways. 

Market 
Drayton  Gas. 

Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban 
District 
Council. 

No.  6.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 
Western 
Railways 
(Steam 
Vessels.) 	

a  Bill  to  extend  and  enlarge  the  Powers  of  the 
Lancashire and  Yorkshire Railway  Company and 
the London  and  North  Western  Railway  Com­
pany  as  to  Steam  Vessels,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was  presented, and  read ;  and  a Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir 
William Hornby  and  Colonel Lochwood. 

24:th—25thFebruary. 	

23 


Railway  of  Ireland  Company  to  construct  a 
Railway  from  Kingscourt  to  Castleblayney,  to 
acquire additional Lands,  and for other  purposes, 
was presented, and read ;  and  a Bill was  ordered 
to be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  McCann,
Mr.  Patrick  White, and  Mr.  Carvill. 

A  Petition! of the  London County  Council, for 
leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  make  further  provi-
sions  with  respect  to  the  purchase  of  Electric 
Undertakings, by  Local  Authorities  in  the  Ad­
ministrative  County  of  London, and with  respect 
to  the  supply  of  Energy  from  Stations  of  the 
London County  Council,  and  for other  purposes, 
was presented, and read;  and a Bill  was  ordered 
to  be brought  in accordingly, by  Mr.  John Burns 
and  Mr.  Bousfield. 

A  Petition  of the  Midland Railway  Company,  Midland 
for leave to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer additional Railway. 
Powers  upon the  Midland Railway Company and 
upon  the  Norfolk  and  Suffolk  Joint  Railways 
Committee,  and  upon  the  Midland  and  Great 
Northern  Railways Joint Committee for the  conr 
struction  of  Works  and the  acquisition  of  Lands, 
and for other  purposes, was presented, and read  ; 
and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly, by  Sir Frederick  Mappin  and  Sir  William 
Coddington. 

A  Petition  of  the  London  Hydraulic  Power 
Company, for leave  to  bring  in a Bill  to  enlarge 
the  Powers  of  the  London  Hydraulic  Power 
Company  as to  the  raising of  Capital, the  supply 
of  Water, and  the  acquisition  of  a  new  Site  for 
their  Pumping  Station  at  Westminster,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a 
Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Sir  Frederick  Mappin  and Sir  John  Aird. 

A  Petition  of  the  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and Neath, 

Brynama.n  Railway  Company, for leave  to bring ^nd Bryna-6' 
in  a  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the  man  Railway, 
Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  Railway 
Company  for  the  construction  of  Railways;  to 
authorise  the  Company  to  raise  additional 
Capital,  and for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and  read  ;  and a Bill  was ordered  to be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  David  Alfred  Thomas 
and  Mr.  Samuel Evans. 

A  Petition  of  the  London United  Tramways" 
(1901),  Limited,  for  leave  to bring  in  a  Bill  for 
conferring  further  Powers on  the London United 
Tramways  (1901),  Limited,  for  widening  and 
altering  Roads  and  acquiring  Lauds 
iu  the 
Counties of  Middlesex,  Surrey,  and  London, and 
for other  purposes,  was presented,  and read;  and 
a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Mr.  Shewes- Cox and  Mr.  Remnant. 

A  Petition  of  the  Market Drayton  Gas  Light 
and  Coke  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in a Bill • 
for  Incorporating  and  conferring  Powers  on the 
'Market  Drayton  Gas  Company,  was  presented, 
and read;  and a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Colonel  Kenyon-Slaney  and 
Mr.  Arthur  Heath. 

A  Petition  of  the  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban 
District  Council  for  leave  to  bring  in a  Bill  to 
empower  the  Urban  District Council  of  Merthyr
Tydfil  to  construct  additional  Waterworks  and 
a  Street  Improvement,  and  to make further  and 
better provision for the good Government, Health, 
and Improvement  of  the  District,  and for  other 
purposes, was presented, and read;  and a Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr. 
David  Alfred  Thomas and  Mr.  Keir  Hardie. 

Middlesbrough
Corporation,

  A .Petition  of the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Bur­
  gesses of  the  County  Borough  of Middlesbrough,
for leave  to  bring in  a  Bill  to make  further  pro­
vision  with  respect  to  the  Health  and  good 
Government  of  the  County  Borough  of Middles­
brough,  and  the  collection  of  Rates  within  the 
said Borough, and  for  other  purposes, was  pre­
sented, and read;  and a Bill  was  ordered  to  be 
brought  in  accordingly,  by  Colonel  Sadler and 
Mr.  Herbert Samuel. 

Midland and 
Belfast and 
Northern 
Counties 
Railways. 

A  Petition of  the  Midland  Railway  Company, 
for leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  provide for  the 
vesting  of  the  Undertaking  of  the  Belfast  and 
Northern  Counties  Railway  Company  in  the 
Midland  Railway  Company,  was  presented,  and 
read  ;  and  a  Bill  was ordered  to be  brought  in 
accordingly,  by  Sir  Frederick  Mappin,  Sir 
William  Coddington.  and Mr.  O'Neill. 

Midland  Great 
Western 
Railway  of 
Ireland. 

, A  Petition  of  the  Midland  Great  Western 
Railway  of  Ireland  Company,  for  leave  to  bring 
in  a Bill  to  enable  the  Midland  Great  Western 

Y O L.  1 5 8. 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Nelson 

Burgesses of  the  Borough of  Nelson, for leave to Corporation, 
bring  in  a Bill  to  extend  the  time  for  the  con­
struction  of  certain  Waterworks  authorised by 
the  Nelson Local  Board  Act,  1888, for  protect­
ing the Water Supply from pollution, and to make 
better provision  in regard to the  supply of  Water, 
and for other  purposes, was presented, and read ; 
and  a Bill  was ordered  to be  brought  in  accord-
ingly, by  Mr.  Shackleton and  Mr.  Mitchell. 

» 

A Petition of the Newcastle-upon- Tyne Electric  Newcastle-

Supply  Company,  Limited,  and  of  the  Walker 
and  Wallsend Union  Gas  Company,  for leave  to supply, 
bring  in  a Bill to  transfer the  Electricity  Under­
taking  of  the  Walker  and  Wallsend  Union  Gas 
Company  to  the  Newcastle-upon-Tyne  Electric 
Supply  Company,  Limited,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir 
William Allan  and  Mr.  Burt. 

A  Petition  of  the  North-Eastern  Railway  North  Eastern 

Company, for leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer  Railway, 
additional  Powers  upon  the  North  Eastern 
Railway  Company  for  the  construction  of  new 
Railways and other Works, and the acquisition of 
Lands, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read ;  and  a  Bill  was  ordered  to  be brought  in 
accordingly,  by  Mr.  Wharton, Sir  James Kitson, 
and  Sir  Edward  Orey. 

A  Petition  of  the  North  Middlesex Gas  Com-  North 

pany,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill to  extend  the 
Powers  of  the  North  Middlesex Gas  Company,  as" 
was presented, and read ;  and a  Bill  was  ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly, by  Captain  Bowles,
Mr.  Joseph Howard, and  Mr.  Bigwood. 

A  Petition  of  the  North  West  London Rail-  North  West 

way  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  for 
empowering  the  North  West  London  Railway   ai  way-
Company  to  extend their  Underground  Railway 
to  Victoria,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  pre­
sented,  and  read ;  and  a  Bill  was ordered  to  be 
brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Price  and  Mr. 
Cautley. 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor, Aldermen, and  Bur-  Plymouth 
gesses  of  the  Borough  of  Plymouth,  for leave  to  Corporation, 
bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon 
the  Corporation  of  Plymouth  in regard  to  their 
Tramway 
J> 4 

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24 

2Srd—24:th 

February. 

1903. 

[No. 5. 


Tramway  Undertaking,  and  the  construction  of 
Street  Improvements ;  to  transfer the Cottonian 
Museum  to  the Corporation, and to make further 
provision  in regard  to  the  borrowing  of  Money 
by  the  Corporation,  and the  repayment  of  their 
Loans;  and  to  the  Health,  Local  Government, 
and  Improvement  of  the  Borough,  and for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Duke  and  Mr.  Guest. 

Scarborough
Gas,

A  Petition  of  the  Scarborough  Gas  Company, 

for leave  to bring  in a Bill  to  authorise the  Scar­
borough Gas Company to raise additional  Capital, 
and for  other  purposes, was presented, and read ; 
and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought in  accord­
ingly,  by  Mr.  Beckett  anil  Mr.  Compton Rickett. 

Seaforth and
Sefton
Junction 
Railway. 

A  Petition  of  the  there-undersigned  George
Henry  Cox,  John  Edward  Rayner,  and  the 
Honourable  Arthur  Stanley, for  leave  to  bring 
in  a  Bill  for  making  Railways  in  the  County 
of  Lancaster  for  connecting  the  Southport  and 
Cheshire  Lines  Extension  Railway  with  the 
Liverpool  Overhead  Railway,  and  for other  pur­
poses,  was presented,  and  read  ;  and  a  Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr. 
Austin  Taylor  and  Mr.  Marshall  Hall. 

Sittingbourue
District  Gas.

A  Petition  of  the  Sittingbourne District  Gas 
  Company, for  leave  to  bring  in a Bill  to  confer 
further Powers on  the Sittingbourne District  Gas 
Company, was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Lawrence  Hardy  and  Mr.  John  Howard. 

South Shields
Corporation.

A  Petition of  the  Mayor, Aldermen, and  Bur­

  gesses of  the  Borough  of  South  Shields,  in  the 
County  of  Durham,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
to  enable  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Burgesses 
of  the  County  Borough  of  South Shields to  con­
struct  Tramways  in  the  Borough,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
iVlr. Robson and  Sir  Charles Palmer. 

«

South  Shields,
Sunderland,
Tramwff

A  Petition  of  the  British  Electric  Traction 
  Company,  Limited,  for  leave  to  bring  in a  Bill 

the  British  Electric  Traction  Com­

to  authorise 
pany,  Limited,  to  construct  Tramways  between 
South  Shields  and  Sunderland and  other  places, 
and for other  purposes, was presented, and  read; 
and a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accord­
ingly,  by  Mr.  Guthrie and  Mr.  Seely. 

A  Petition  of  the  North  Eastern  Railway 
Company,  the  Lancashire  and  Yorkshire  Rail­
w a  y  Company,  the  Great  Northern  Railway 
Company,  the  Midland  Railway  Company,  and 
the  Great  Central  Railway  Company, for  leave 
to bring in a Bill  for enabling  the North  Eastern, 
the Lancashire and Yorkshire, the Great Northern, 
the  Midland,  and  the  Great  Central  Railway 
Companies  to  construct  or  take  over  certain 
Railways  in  South  Yorkshire  authorised  by  the 
Shireoaks, Laughton,  and  Maltby  Railway  Act, 
1901, and the North Eastern Railway Act,  1902 ; 
and  to  construct  other  Railways  and  Works,  for 
constituting  a  Joint  Committee,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Wharton,  Mr.  Fielden,  Mr.  Fison,  Sir 
Fiederick Mappiu, and  Mr. Chapman. 

South  York­
shire Joint
Railways.

S^ke
Ne wing ton
Councfu

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Councillors  of  the  Metropolitan  Borough  of 
Stoke Nevnngton, for  leave  to  bring  in a Bill  to 
authorise  Agreements  between  the  Corporations 
of  the  Metropolitan  Boroughs  of  Stoke Newing­
ton, Hackney,  and  Islington  with  respect  to  the 

supply  of  Electricity  in  bulk,  and  to  confer 
Powers  upon  the  Corporation  of  Stoke  Newing­
ton with  respect  to  the  purchase of  Lands,  and 
for  other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read; 
and  a Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought,  in  accord­
ingly,  by  Mr.  Bousfield and  Captain  Balfour. 

A  Petition  of  the  Sutton  District  Water  Com-  Sutton 

pany, for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  authorise 
the  Sutton District  Water  Company to  construct
additional  Waterworks,  acquire  Lands,  and raise 
further  Moneys,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill  was ordered  to 
be  brought  in accordingly,  by  Mr.  Keswick  and 
Mr.  Loder. 

a  er

' 

A  Petition  of  the  Conservators  of  the  River  Thames 

Thames,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer  Conservancy, 
further  Money  and  other  Powers  on  the  Con­
servators of  the  River  Thames  for the deepening, 
widening,  and 
its  Bed  and 
improvement  of 
Channels  as far  as  the  Royal  Albert  Docks;  to 
amend  in  various  respects  the  Thames Conser­
vancy  Act,  1894,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
presented,  and  read ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to 
be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Sir  Frederick 
Dixon-Hartland  and  Sir  William Tomlinson. 

A  Petition  of  the  Thames  Steamboat  Gom-  Thames 
pany  (1897),  Limited,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a ^ a 3® b o at 
Bill  to incorporate  Trustees  for  the  maintenance 
of a service of  Steamboats on  the River  Thames ; 
to  transfer  to  them  the  Undertaking  of  the 
Thames  Steamboat  Company  (1897),  Limited; 
to  provide  for  the  transfer  to  them  of  certain 
Piers on the River  Thames, and  for the guarantee 
by  the  Corporation  of  the  City  of  London, the 
London  County  Council,  and  the  Conservators 
of  the  River  Thames  of  Interest  on  Moneys  to 
be  borrowed  by  the  Trustees,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr. 
Alban  Gibbs and  Sir Fortescue  Flanuery. 

A  Petition  of  the  Newry,  Keady,  and  Tynan  Ulster and 
Light  Railway  Company,  for leave" to  bring  in  a  Connaught 
Bill  to  authorise  the  construction  of  a Railway Railways, 
from  Maguiresbridge  to  Bawnboy  Road  in  the 
Counties  of  Fermanagh  and  Cavan;  and  of 
certain  Railways  at Arigna  and  Dromod, in  the 
Counties  of  Roscommon  and Leitrim;  and  the 
working  of  such, Railways  and  the  Clogher
Valley  and  Cavan  and  Leitrim  Railways  and 
other  Railway's  in  connection  therewith  as one 
Railway,  and for  other  purposes, was  presented, 
and read;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  be  brought 
in  accordingly,  by  Mr,  Harrington,  Colonel 
Saunderson, Mr. James O'Kelly,  Mr. Murnaghan,
and  Mr.  Archdale. 

A  Petition  of  the  Walker  and  Wallsend Union  Walker  and 

Gas  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to 
empower  the  Walker  and  Wallsend  Union  Gas 
Company  to  enlarge  and  extend  their  existing 
Gasworks  at  Walker,  and  to  construct  a  short 
line  of  Railway  or  Siding  into  their  said  Gas­
works, to raise  additional  Capital,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read;  and  a  Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Renwick and  Mr.  Crawford Smith. 

A  Petition  of  the  British  Electric  Traction  Welling-

Company,  Limited,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill 
to  empower the  British  Electric  Traction  Com-  xramroads. 
pany, Limited,  to  construct  a  new  Tramroad in 
the  County  of  Northampton, and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a Bill  was 
ordered  t©  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr. 
Guthrie and  Major  Seely. 

an(J 

A  Petition 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No.  6.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

24:th—25thFebruary. 

25 


West 
Cumberland 
Electric 
Tramways. 

West Ham 
Corporation. 

A  Petition  of  the  West  Cumberland Electric 
Tramways  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
to  extend  the  Periods  for  the  commencement  of 
the construction,  and  for  the  completion  of  the 
Tramways,  Tramroads,  and  other  Works,  and 
for  the  taking  of  Lands  authorised  by  the  West 
Cumberland Electric  Tramways  Act,  1901  ;  to 
extend  the  Area  within which  the West Cumber­
land  Electric  Tramways  Company  may  supply 
Electricity,  and  to  confer  on  that  Company 
further  and  additional  Powers  with  regard  to 
such  Supply,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  pre­
sented, and read ;  and  a Bill  was  ordered  to  bo 
brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Helder,  Colonel 
Bain,  and  Mr. Randies. 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  County  Borough  of  West  Ham, 
for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer  further 
Powers  upon  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Bur­
gesses  of  the  County  Borough  of  West  Ham, 
and  to  make  further  provision  for  the  good 
Government  of  that  Borough,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  presented,  and  read  ;  and  a Bill 
was  ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by 
Mr.  Gray  and  Mr.  David  Morgan. 

A  Petition  of  the  Metropolitan  District  Rail- Metropolitan 

way  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  to g!filway 
empower 
the  Metropolitan  District  Railway  (Various 
Company  to  deviate  the  Railway  authorised  by  Powers.) 
the  Metropolitan  District  Railway  Act,  1897, 
and  to  construct  other  Railways;  to  acquire 
Lands,  to  lay  down  Electric  Cables,  to  raise 
further  Capital,  to  acquire  the  Hounslow and 
Metropolitan  Railway,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  presented  and  read;  and  referred  to  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

r 

A  Petition of the Lord  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and Sheffield 
Citizens of the City of  Sheffield, ior leave to bring  Corporation, 
in a  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  on  the  Lord 
Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Citizens  of  the  City  of 
Sheffield with  respect  to  their  Water  Under­
taking  and  their  Electrical  Undertaking;  to 
authorise  the  construction  of  additional  Lines  of 
Tramways  and  the  execution  of  various  Street 
Widenings  and  other  Works  in  the  City ;  to 
consolidate  into  one  Township  certain Townships 
in  the  City;  to  make  further  and  better  pro­
vision  for  the  Improvement,  Health,  and  good 
Government  of  the  City, and for  other  purposes, 
was  presented,  and  read ;  and  referred  to  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

. 

Winchester 
Water and 
Gas. 

A  Petition  of  the  Winchester  Water  and  Gas 

Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  for  con­
ferring  further  Powers  upon  the  Winchester 
Water  and  Gas  Company,  and  for  other  pur­
poses, was  presented,  and  read ;  and  a Bill  was 
ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, by  Mr. 
Edmund Faber,  Mr.  Myers,  and  Mr. Nicholson. 

A  Petition  of  the there-undersigned  Persons,  Strabane and 
being  Promoters of a Bill thereinafter mentioned,  Letterkenny 
for  lea ve to  bring  in a Bill  to  authorise  the  con-  al  w a y' 
struction  of  Railways  in  the  Counties  of  Tyrone
and  Donegal  between  Strabane and  Letterkenny,
and  for other  purposes, was presented,  and  read; 
and referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Stand­
ing  Orders. 

A  Petition  of  the  Wolverhampton  and  Cannock 
Chase  Railway  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in 
a  Bill  to  extend  the  Time  (or  the  compulsory 
Purchase  of  Lands,  and for  the  construction  and 
  completion  of  the  Wolverhampton and Cannock 
Chase  Railway,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
presented, and read  ;  and  a  Bill  was  ordered  to 
be brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Charles Shaw 
and  Mr.  Walford  Green. 

A  Petition  of  the  London  County  Council,  Thames River 

for leave  to  brine; in  a Bill  to  provide  for  the  steamboat 

O 

1 

pptTl  n a 

acquisition  and  construction  of  Piers  and  Land­
ing (Places  on the  River  Thames  in the  Adminis­
trative  County  of  London  by  the  London 
County  Council,  and  to  make  provision  for  a 
Service  of  Vessels  for  Passengers  and  Parcels, 
and  for  other  purposes, was presented, and read ; 
and referred  to the  Select  Committee  on  Stand­
ing  Orders. 

Wolverhamp­
ton and
uhasT*
Railway
(Extension  of
Time.)

Woolwich 
Borough 
Council. 

A  Petition  of  the  Metropolitan  Borough  of 
Woolwich, for leave  to bring in  a Bill  to authorise 
the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Councillors  of  the 
Metropolitan  Borough  of  Woolwich  to  supply 
Electrical  Energy  in  bulk  to  the  Urban  District 
Council of  Foots  Cray ;  to  confer further  Powers 
upon the said Mayor, Aldermen, and Councillors; 
and to  make  further  provision  with  respect  to 
Markets  in  the  Borough  of  Woolwich, and for 
other  purposes, was  presented,  and  read ;  and a 
Bill  was ordered  to  be  brought  in  accordingly, 
by  Lord  Charles  Beresford  and  Mr  .Peel. 

Croydon and 
District 
Electric 
Tramways 
(Extension.) 

A  Petition  of  the  British  Electric  Traction 
Company, for leave to  bring in  a Bill to  authorise 
the British  Electric Traction  Company,  Limited, 
to  construct  further  Tramways  in  the  Counties 
of London, Surrey,  and  Kent,  and for  other  pur­
poses, was presented,  and  read;  and  referred  to 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Harrow  Road
and Padding­
ton Tram­
ways. 

A  Petition  of the  Harrow  Road and  Padding­
ton Tramways  Company, for leave  to  bring  in a 
Bill  to  empower  the  Harrow  Road and Padding­
ton Tramways  Company to construct  new  Tram­
ways,  to  work  their  Tramways  by  Mechanical 
Power, 
lease  their  Undertaking  to  the 
Metropolitan  Elecfric  Tramways,  Limited, and 
lor  oilier  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read  ; 
and referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Stand­
ing  Orders. 
VOL.  158. 

to 

A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and Wigan 
Burgesses  of the  Borough  of  Wigan, for leave to Corporation 
bring  in  a  Bill  to  confer further  Powers  upon 
the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Burgesses  of  the 
Borough  of  Wigan  in  regard  to  the construction 
of  Tramways  and  Street  Improvements,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  presented,  and  read;  and 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing 
Orders. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  re-King's Speech 
sunning  the  adjourned  Debate  oil  the  Amend-  (Motion for  an 
ment  which,  upon  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
February,  was  proposed  to  be  made to  the  Main 
Question  proposed  upon  the  17th  day  of  this 
instant  February,  That  an  humble  Address  be 
presented to  His  Majesty,  as followeth  :— 

re3B'^ 

Most Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave  io offer our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has  addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton)  ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  at  the  end  of  the 

Question,  to  add  the  words, "  But  we  humbly  Land Forces 
'• regret  that the  organisation  of  the lar-tl forces (Org*""89* 
"  is  unsuited  to  the  needs  of  the  Empire,  andtlon'^ 
"  that  no  proportionate  gain  in  strength  and 
"  efficiency  has  resulted  from  the  recent  in-
"  creases 
E 

 
 
 
 
 
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"  creases 
Beckett)  ; 

in  Military  Expenditure "  —  (Mr. 

2Srd—24:th February. 

1903. 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

[No. 5. 


Parishes 
(United, 
Divided,  &c.) 

Churches 
(City  of 
London.) 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
those words be there added:—The House resumed 
the  said adjourned  Debate. 

A  Motion, being  made, and the Question  being 
put,  That  the  Debate  be  now  adjourned—(Mr. 
Churchill),-—it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  To­

morrow. 

. 

A.nd  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 
after  Twelve  of  the clock  on  Tuesday  morning; 

; 

Tuesday, 24th  February,  1903 : 
Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented to  His Majesty, that He  will be graciously 
pleased  to  give-directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this House,  a Return  of  Parishes  divided 
and  Districts  assigned  to  Churches  by  the 
Ecclesiastical  Commissioners  for  England, under 
the  provisions  of  the  Church  Building  Acts  and 
the  Parish  of  Manchester  Division  Act,  1850 : 
- 
Of  "all  Districts  and  New  Parishes  consti­
tuted  by  the  same  Commissioners  under  the 
New  Parishes  A c t s : - — - Of  all  Districts   or 
Parishes  assigned  or  constituted  by  the  same 
Commissioners  under  the  Saint  Leonard  and 
Saint  Mary  Magdalen  Church  Districts  Act, 
- Of  all  the 
1868,  or  any  other  local  A c t: 
Benefices, Parishes,  or  parts  of  Parishes  united 
by  Order  in  Council,  and  of  all  Benefices  or 
Parishes disunited  by  Order  in  Council :- 
Of 
all  Chapelries,  Hamlets,  and  other  parts  of 
Parishes  severed  from  their  mother  Parishes, 
and of  Extra-parochial  Places,  constituted  sepa­
rate  Benefices  by  Order  in  Council: 
And, 
of  all  Chapelries,  Hamlets,  or  other  parts  of 
Parishes  severed  from  their  mother  Parishes, 
and  of  Extra-parochial  Places  not  constituted 
separate Benefices, but  united  to  other  Parishes, 
by  Order  in  Council  : 
-And,  of  Curacies  and 
Chapelries  which  have  been  erected  into  Per­
petual  Curacies  through  the  action  of  the  Go­
vernors  of  the Bounty  of  Queen  Anne,  showing 
the full  name  of  the  Chapel,  and  of  the  mother 
Parish  (if  any),  the  County  and  Diocese,  and 
the  date  of first augmentation by  the  Governors, 
and the  Statutes  or  Statute  under  which  such 
augmentation. was  made  (in  continuation  of 
Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  302, of  Session  1897). 
—(Mr.  Talbot.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented  to His  Majesty, that He will be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this House,  a Return  of  the  Number  of 
Churches  in the  City  of  London pulled  down  or 
condemned  during  the  period  from  the  2nd  day 
of  August  1894  to  the  3lst  day  of  December 
1902, stating  the  gross  Sum realised  by  the  sale 
of  the  Site, the  items  of  expenses  such  as Solici­
tors'  and Auctioneers'  Charges,  and  the  Cost  of 
removal  of  the dead  buried  within  the  Church, 
and the  net Sum  produced  ;  what new  Churches 
have  been  built  out  of  the  proceeds  in  lieu  of 
the  Churches  pulled  down, their  Situation, and 
Cost;  and what has been  done with  the parochial 
Endowments  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  236,  of  Session  1895).—-(Mr. 
Talbot.) 

Cruelty to 
Animals. 

Ordered, That  leuvq  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to amend the Cruelty  to Animals Act,  1876 : 
And  that  Sir  Frederick  Banbury,  Colonel I^ock­
wood,  and  Mr.  Swift  MacNeill,  do  prepare, and 
bring  it  in. 

Cruelty  to 
Animals Bill. 
Bill 50. 

Sir  Frederick  Banbury  accordingly  presented 
a  Bill  to  amend  the  Cruelty  to  Animals  Act, 
1876:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time; 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  two minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Tuesday morning, adjourned  till  

this day.  .  


; 

[No,  6.]  " 

Tuesday,  24th  February,  1903. 
The  House  met  at Two  of the  clock. 

x 

P R A Y E R S. 

T H  E  Clerk  at the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 
JL  of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chair- j ^  3 / 3  a nd 
man of  Ways  and  Means. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Baker  Street  and  Baker  street 
Waterloo  Railway  Company  to  acquire  addi-®^1^afcerlo° 
tional  Lands,  and  to  transfer  the  Undertaking  (Transfer) 
and  Powers  of  that  Company  to  the  G r e a  t  Bill. 
Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brdmpton  Railway 
Company,  and for  other  purposes, was  read  the 
first  time ;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  amend  the<provisions  of  the  Barns-  Barnsley 
ley  Order,  1902,  and  for  other. purposes,  was S?1!01^1^, 
(Water)  Bill. 
read  the  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time. 

„ „ „  , 

A  Bill to  empower  the  Corporation  of Bath  to  Bath 

construct  additional  Waterworks,  and  for other  ^ P  0 1  ^ 1 1 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  ordered
  1 • 
to be read  a second  time. 

..:•••,.• 

a  er

A  Bill  to authorise the Urban District  Council  Beekenham 

of  Beckenham,  in  the  County  of  Kent,.to.  carry 
out  Street  Improvements  ;  to  construct  and 
work  Tramways;  and  to make further  provision 
in regard  to  the  Electricity  Undertaking  of  the 
Council;,  and  for  the  Improvement,  Health, 
Local  Government,  and Finance  of the  District, 
and for  other  purposes,  was read  the  first  time ; 
and  ordered  to  be read  a second  time. 

A  Bill  to  incorporate  the  Billing shurstand  Biilingshurst 
gin™* 
1 

District  Gas  < Company*  and  to  enable  that 
Company  to  supply  with'  Gas  the  Parishes 
of  • Billingshurst,  Wisborough Green,  and  other 
places  in  the  County  of  Sussex, was  read  the 
first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Bill  to  confirm  an  Agreement 

for  the  Blackheath 

transfer to  the  Blackheath  and  Greenwich Dis­
trict  Electric  Light  Company,  Limited,   of  the  Electric  Light 
Undertaking  of  the  Lewisham  and  District  Bill. 
Electric  Supply  Company,  Limited,  and  to 
confer  further  Powers  upon  the  Blackheath and 
Greenwich  District  Electric  Light  Company, 
Limited,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the 
first  time ;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  continuing  the  Bridgwater  Gas  Bridgwater 

Light  Company  ;  for  regulating  and  increasing  Gas Bill, 
the  Capital  of  the  Company,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was read the  first  time ;  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  incorporating  the  Bristol,  London,  Bristol, 
and  Southern  Counties  Railway  Company,  and g°nl^on'

to  authorise  them  to  make  and  maintain  Rail- counties  

ways  in  the  Counties  of  Bristol,  Gloucester,  Railway  Bill.  

Somerset,  Wilts,  and  Southampton,  and  for  other  

purposes,  was read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  

to  be  read  a second  time. 

31111 

; 

A Bill 

 


No.  6.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

24:th —25th February. 

27 


Broadstairs 
Gas  Bill. 

A  Bill  for  conferring  further  Powers   on  the 
Broadstairs  Gas  Company  was  read  the  first 
time ; arid referred to the Examiners of  Petitions 
for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to amend  the  Acts  relating  to  the  Cork  Cork Harbour 

Harbour Commissioners, to confer further  Powers  Bill< 
on  the  Commissioners,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  read the  first  time;  and ordered  to  be  read 
a second  time. 

Burgess Hill
JoWsint
Common Gas
Bill.

A  Bill for incorporating  and conferring  Powers 
on  the  Burgess  Hill  and  Saint  John's Common 
Company,  and  for other  purposes,  was  read 
the'first time ;  and referred  to the  Examiners  of 
Petitions for Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  making  and  maintaining  Railways  Coventry  and 
in  the  County  of  Warwick,  to  be  called  the ^ley Railway 
Coventry and  Arley  Railway,  and for  other  pur­
poses, was read the first time;  and  ordered  to be 
read  a second  time. 

Castleblayney,
Keady  and
Railway
(Extension  of
Time)  Bill.

A  Bill  to  extend  the  time  limited  by • the 
  Kingscourt,  Ready,  and  Armagh  Railway  Act, 
1900, for the Compulsory  Purchase of  Lands and 
  for  the  Construction  of  certairi  of  the  Railways 
authorised by  that  Act,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Coventry  Electric  Coventry 
Tramways  Company  to  construct  additional  Electric 
Tramways,  and  for other  purposes,  was read the ^mways 
first time  ;  and  referred to  the  Examiners  of  Pe­
titions  for  Private  Bills. 

Central
Battwa  Bill
a  way 

.

A  Bill  to  empower  the  Central  London  Rail­

Company  to  construct  new  Railways, and 
^ 
0ther purposes,was  read  the  first  time ;  and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills.. 

, 

Charing  Cross,
Euston, and
Railway  Bill.

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the 
  Charing Cross, Euston,  and  Hampstead Railway 
  Company)  to transfer  to  and vest  in  that  Com­
pany  the  Powers of  the  Edgware and Hampstead
Railway  Company; to authorise Agreements with 
and the Lease  of the  Undertaking  to  the  Under­
ground  Electric  Railways  Company  of  London,
Limited  ;  to  transfer to  and  vest  in  the  Great 
Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brompton  Railway 
Company  the  Undertaking  arid  Powers  of  the 
Charing  Cross, Euston, and  Hampstead Railway 
Company,  and  for  other  purposes,  was read  the 
first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

;

Cheshire
Lines
B™mlt

A  Bill  to  enable'  the  Cheshire  Lines  Corn­
mittee  to  make  new  Railways  to run  over  the 
Liverpool  Overhead  Railway,  to  acquire  ad­
ditional  Lands,  and for  other  purposes, was read 
the first time  ;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

City land
North  East
Electric11
Railway  Bill,

i

A  Bill  for  incorporating  the  City  and  North 
  East  Suburban  Electric  Railway  Company,  and 
f ° r empowering them to  construct  Railways from 
  the  City  of  London to  Tottenham and  Chequers
Green,  Southgate,  and  to  Walthamstow,  Epping
Forest,  and  Waltham Abbey,  and  for  other  pur­
poses, was read  the first time ;  and ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time. 

City and South
London  <
Railway  Bill.

  A  Bill for  empowering  the  City  and  South 
London Railway  Company to construct  an  exten­
g ; o  n   Q f  their  Underground  Railway  to  Euston, in 
the  County  of  London,  and  for  transferring  to 
that  Company  the Powers  of  the  City  and  Brix-
ton,  Railway  Company,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  confer further Powers  on the Crystal Crystal Palace 

Palace  District  Gas  Company  with  respect  to g^trict  Ga8 
the  purchase  and holding of  Lands,  and to  alter 
the provisions  of  the  Acts  of  the  Company  with 
respect  to  the  Illuminating  Power  of  Gas 
Supplied by  them  and  the  testing  of  Gas;  and 
to  change  the  Name  of  the  Company,  arid  for 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  amalgamate  the  Guinness  Trust  Dublin, 

(Dublin)  Fund  with  the  Dublin  Improvement  Improvement 
(Bull  Alley  Area)  Scheme ;  to  vest the Property  K )  Bill! 
of the  Guinness (Dublin)  Trustees in the Trustees 
of  the  said  Scheme ;  to  change  the  Name  of  the 
further 
last-mentioned  Trustees;  to 
Powers  on  them,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
read  the first time;  and  ordered  to  to  be read a 
second  time. 

confer 

A  Bill  to  provide  for  the  revision   of  the  Dublin. 

Rent  payable  in  respect  of  the  Lease  of 
t he   W i l l o w,  and 
Undertaking  of the  Dublin  and Kingstown  Rail- B a u w a y  Bill, 
way  Company  to  the  Dublin,  Wicklow,  and 
Wexford  Railway  Company; 
to  make  other 
provision  as to  those  two  Companies ;  to  enable 
the Dublin,  Wicklow, and  Wexford Railway  Com­
pany  to  make  certain  diversion  Railways  and 
other  Works;  to  raise  additional  Money,  and 
for other  purposes, was  read the  first  time ;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill for incorporating and conferring Powers   East  Aidsley 

upon  the  East  Ardsley  Gas  Company,  and  for  G as 
other purposes,  was read  the first time ;  and  re­
ferred to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for Private 
Bills. 

; 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the  East  Ham 
Urban  District  Council  for the  District   of  East  improvement 
Ham,  in  the  County  of  Essex,  was read  the  firstBiu" 
time ;  and ordered  to be  read  a second  time. 

Clapham
Junction  and
RailwayAr0h
(No. 1)  Bill,

A  Bill for incorporating  the  Clapham Junction 
  and  Marble  Arch  Railway  Company,  and  for 
  empowering  them  to  construct  a  Railway  from 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Urban  District  Coun-  Ebbw  Vale 
cil of Ebbw  Vale to  construct  additional  Water-  Water  and 
works  and to provide  additional  Cemeteries,  and ^?Provement 
to  make  further  provision  with  regard  to  the 
supply  of  Electricity,  and for  the  Improvement, 
Health,  Local  Government,  and  Finance  of  the 
District,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the 
the  Neighbourhood  of  Clap ham  Junction  Rail- first time;  and ordered  to  be read  a second  time. 
way  Station to  the  Marble  Arch,  in the  County 
of  London, and for  other  purposes, was read  the 
first time ;  and  ordered  to  be read  a  second  time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Urban  District  Coun-Erith  Tram-

* 

cil of  Erith,  in the  County of  Kent,  to  construct 7 a ys  a nd 
and.  work  Tramways  ;  to  carry  out  Street  Im- ^™Provement 

Commercial 
Gas  Bill. 

A  Bill  to make  provision for the testing of  Gas  provements;  to  transfer  to  the  Council  the 
supplied  by  the  Commercial  Gas  Company, and  Powers  within  the District  of  the  Commissioners 
for other  purposes, was  read  the first time ;  and  of  Sewers  for  the  limits  extending  from  Lorn-
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private  bard's Wall  to  Gravesend Bridge;  and  to  make 
Bills. 
further  provision  in  regard  to  the  supply  of 
Electricity  ; 

VOL.   158* 

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24 th  February. 

1903. 

[No. 6; 


Electricity;  and  for  the  Improvement,  Health, 
Local  Government,  and  Finance  of  the  District, 
and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ; 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time. 

Fishguard and  A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the 
Railways and  Fishguard, and  Rosslare  Railways  and  Harbours 
Company;  for  the  construction  of  a  Railway 
Harbours' 
and  other  Works  and  the  acquisition  of  Lands ; 
Bill» 
and to  make  provision  as to  a  Bridge  over  the 
River  Suir  at  Waterford;  to empower the  Great 
Western  and  Great Southern and Western  Rail­
way  Companies  to  guarantee  Interest  on  the 
Capital of  the  Company,  and for  other purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Gas Light and  A  Bill  to  enable  the  Gas  Light  and  Coke 
Company  to  raise  additional  Moneys,  and  to 
Coke Com- 
purchase, lake, and hold  Lands ;  and for altering 
p a By  1  '. 
the Standard  Price of Gas and redeeming  Capital, 
and for  other  purposes,  was read  the  first  time  ; 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

Gas Light and  A  Bill to alter the Standard Price to be charged 
by  the  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  for  Gas 
Coke Com- 
supplied;  to  alter  the  prescribed  Illuminating 
Amendment 
Power  and  to  make  provisions  with  respect  to 
Bill. 
the  supply  of  Burners  ;  to  make  provisions  with 
respect  to  a  Capital  Redemption  Fund,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time  ;  and 
ordered  to  be read  a  second  time. 

A Bill to make better provision for the  Health, 
Gateshead 
Corporation  Good  Government,  and  Improvement  of  the 
Bill. 
County  Borough  of  Gateshead,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a  second  time. 

Gorleston and 
A  Bill  for  conferring  further  Powers   on  the 
Ga^BM?'11  Gorleston  and  Southtown  Gas  Company  was 

read  the  first  time ;  and  referred  to  the  Exa­
miners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Great Central 
A  Bill  to  authorise  the  construction  of  new 
Railway  Bill.  R a i l w a y  s  and the  acquisition  of  Lands  by  the 
Great  Central  Railway  Company  in  connection 
with  their  Undertaking; 
the  construction  of 
new Railways  by  the  North  Wales and  Liverpool
Railway  Committee  or  the  Company  in  connec­
tion  with  the  Undertaking  of  that  Committee  ; 
the  construction  of  a new Railway  by  the  Great 
Central  and  Midland  Railway  Companies  in 
connection  with  their  Shireoahs  Railway;  the 
diversion  of  Footpaths  by  the  Great  Western 
and  Great  Central  Railways  Joint  Committee 
the 
in  connection  with  their  Undertaking; 
establishment  of  a  Pension  Fund by  the  Great 
Central Company;  the raising  of further Capital, 
and for  other  purposes, was  read  the  first  time ; 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  conferring  further  Powers  on  the 
Great Eastern 
Railway 
Great  Eastern  Railway  Company,  and for  other 
(No.  l )  Bill.  purposes, was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred 
to the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Great  Eastern 
A  Bill  to authorise  the Great Eastern  Railway 
^SilW27Bm  Company  to  widen  their  Cambridge and Norwich 
)  1  Main  Line  of  Railway  over  the  River  Wensum,
I 
and for  other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time; 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  amend  the  Great Northern  and  City 
Great 
Northern 
Railway  Act,  1902,  and   t o  authorise  the  Great 
Railwa-y Bill.  Northern  and  City  Railway  Company  to  raise 
additional  Capital  for  the  purposes  of  their 

Undertaking, was read the first time ;  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  empower the Great  Northern, Picca-  Great 

dilly, and  Brompton  Railway  Company  to  con- p?^^™'   an(j 
struct  Railways  and  Works,  and  for  other   Brompton   & n 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  referred  Railway  (New 
to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.   Lines and Ex­
tensions)  Bill. 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  on  the  Great  Great 

Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brompton  Railway 
Company,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the  Brompton'3 
first  time ;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Railway 
Petitions  for Private  Bills. 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill. 

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A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the  Great 

Great  Northern Railway  Company, was read  the  ^ ^ " B i  n 
first  time  ;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

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A  Bill  to  empower  the  Great  Southern  and  Great 
Western  Railway  Company  to  construct  certain wester™ 
new  Railways  ;  to  acquire  additional  Lands ;  to  Raiiway  Bill, 
enlarge  and improve  their  Station  at  Waterford; 
to  confer further  Powers upon  the  Company;   to 
enable  them  to  raise  additional  Capital,  and  for 
other  purposes, was  read  the first time ;  and  re­
ferred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private 
Bills. 

A  Bill  for  conferring  further Powers upon  the   Great 

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Great  Wester!".  Railway  Company  in  respect 
their  own  Undertaking  and  upon  that  Company 
and  the  London  and  North  Western  Railway 
Company  and  the  Midland  Railway  Company  in 
respect of Undertakings  in which  they are jointly 
interested,  and upou  the  Fishguard  and  Rosslare 
Railways  and  Harbours  Company  in  respect  of 
their  Undertaking  ;  for  amalgamating  the  Ely
Fai/ey Railway Company with  the Great Western 
Railway  Company,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
read  the  first  time  ;  and  referred  to  the  Exa­
miners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  make  further  provision  with  respect  Great 
to  the  Servants'  Pension  Fund  of  the  Great  Western 
Western  Railway  Company,  and  for  other  pur- (Penlkm 
poses, was  read  the  first  time  ;  and  referred  to  Fund)  Bill, 
the  Examiners  of  Petitions  lor  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  making  Railways   in  the  County  of  Grindleford, 
Derby  from  the  Midland  Railway  (Dore  and   Baslow, and 
Chinley Branch)  at  Grindleford  to  the  Midland  SuXyBiil. 
Railway  (Derby  and  Manchester  Branch)   at 
Bakewell,  and  for  other  purposes,  was read  the 
first  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  acquisition  of  Lands  Hainault 
known  as Lamboume  Common,  Chiywell Common,  Forest Bill. 
Fox  Burroios  Farm,  Grange  Hill  Forest,  and 
in  the  County  of  Essex  for  the 
other  Lands 
purposes  of  Public  Open  Spaces,  was  read  the 
first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Hampton  Court  Gas  Hampton  

Gas 

Company  to  raise  additional  Capital,  to  convert 
their existing  Capital,  to  enlarge  their Works, to  1  '  

amend  their  existing  Acts,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  

the  Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  


A  Bill  to  confirm  an  Agreement  between  the  Highland  and 

Highland  Railway  Company  and the Invergarry  Invergarry 
and Fort  Augustus Railway  Company  ;  to enable  Augustus 
the  Highland  Railway  Company  to  erect  and  Railway 
maintain  a  Hotel  at  Dornoch,  to  apply  their  Companies 
Capital thereto, and for  other  purposes,  was read  g^t e t i t u t e d) 

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24:th—25thFebruary. 

Humber 
Commercial 
Railway and 
Dock  Bill. 

the first time ;  and  referred to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  empower  the  Humber  Commercial 
Railway  and  Dock  Company  to  construct  a new 
Dock  with  connecting  Railway  and other Works 
and Entrance into the River Humber;  to abandon 
the  Dock  and  Works  authorised  by  the Humber 
Commercial  Railway  and  Dock  Act,  1901, and 
for  other  purposes,  was  read  the first time  ;  and 
for 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
Private  Bills. 

Hyde 
Corporation 
Bill. 

A  Bill  to make  further  and  better  provision 
with  regard  to the  Improvement,  Health,  Local 
Government,  and  Finance  of  the  Borough  of 
Hyde,  and for other  purposes,  was  read  the first 
time ;  and  ordered  to  be read a 'Second time. 

Ipswich  Gas 
Bill. 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the 
Ipswich  Gas  Light  Company  was  read  the first 
time ;  and referred to the Examiners of  Petitions 
for  Private  Bills. 

Kent  Water 
Board  Bill. 

A  Bill  for  incorporating  a  Water  Board,   to 
consist  of Representatives  of  certain  Urban  and 
Rural  District  Councils  in  the  County  of  Kent,
and  for  conferring  upon  such  Board  Power  to 
purchase  certain  portions  of  the Undertakings  of 
the Companies of  Proprietors of  the Kent  Water­
works  and  the  Lambeth  Waterworks,  and  to 
supply  Water,  and for  other  purposes,  was  read 
the  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to be  read  a second 
time. 

Lancashire 
and  Yorkshire 
and  London 
and  North 
Western 
Railways 
(Steam 
Vessels)  Bill. 

A  Bill  to  extend  and  enlarge  the  Powers  of 
the Lancashire and  Yorkshire Railway  Company 
and  the  London  and  North  Western  Railway 
Company  as  to  Steam  Vessels,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

A  Bill  to  make  provision  as  to  the  Water 
Supply  of  the  Borough  of  Leigh  and  the  Urban 
District of  Hindley ;  to enable the Corporation  of 
Leigh  to  make new  Waterworks,  Tramways, and 
Street  Improvements,  and  to  make further  pro­
visions  for  the  Health,  Local  Government,  and 
Improvement of the  said  Borough,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and  ordered 
to be  read  a second  time. 

Llandrindod 
Wells 
Improvement 
Bill. 

A  Bill  to  authorise the Urban District Council 
of  Llandrindod  Wells, in the  County  of  Radnor,
to  purchase  Lands for the  purposes of  Recreation 
Grounds; to acquire certain  Springs, and to make 
further  provision  in  regard  to  the  Improvement, 
Health,  Local  Government,  and  Finance  of  the 
District,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the 
first time  : and ordered  to be  read  a  second  time. 

London 
Building  Acts 
(Amendment) 
BiU. 

A  Bill  to  amend the  Acts  relating  to  Build­
ings  in London ; to  confer various Powers  on  the 
London County  Council,  and for other  purposes, 
was read  the first time;  and  ordered  to  be read a 
second  time. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Electric 
Supply) Bill. 

A  Bill to  make further  provisions  with respect 
to  the  purchase  of  Electric  Undertakings  by 
Local  Authorities in the  Administrative  County 
of  London,  and  with  respect  to  the  supply  of 
energy  from  Stations  of  the  London  County 
Council,  and  for  other  purposes, was  read  the 
first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

London 
County 
Council 
(General 
Bowers) Bill. 

A  Bill to  empower the London County  Council 

to  purchase  Lands ;  to  extend  the  time for  com­
pletion  of  certain  Works  and  acquisition  of 

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Lands;  to  empower  the  Metropolitan  Borough  

Councils  of  Camberwell and Kensington  to  exe­
cute  Works  and  purchase  Lands;  to  make  pro­
vision  with respect to Premises used for  receiving  

Horses for slaughter  and Carcases of  dead Horses 

and  the  removal  and  disposal  of  dead  Horses  ;  

to  alter  the  method  of  testing  Gas  employed  by  

the  South  Metropolitan Gas  Company  :  to  make  

provision  with  respect  to  the  Drainage  of  Upper

•Norwood;  to  confer  Powers  upon  Metropolitan  

Borough Councils with respect to Street  Markets,  

the  fitting  of  Premises  of  Consumers  of  Elec­
tricity,  and  the  provision  and  maintenance  of  

public  Clocks,  and for  other  purposes, was  read  

the first time ;  and  ordered  to be  read  a  second  

time. 


A  Bill  to  enlarge  the  Powers  of  the  London London 

Hydraulic  Power  Company  as to  the  raising  of  Hydraulic  

Capital;  the  Supply  of  Water;  and  the  acqui­
sition  of  a  new  Site  for  their  Pumping  Station  

at  Westminster,  and for  other purposes, was read 

the first time;  and  referred  to the  Examiners  of  

Petitions for  Private  Bills.  


er 

A  Bill to  authorise  the  London,  Tilbury,  and  London, 
Southend  Railway  Company  to  construct  new  Tilbury,  and 
Railways  and  Works,  and  for  other  purposes,  Railway BiU 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  conferring  further  Powers  on  the  London 
London  United  Tramways  (1901),  L i m i t e d,  f or   United 
widening  and  altering  Roads  and  acquiring tramways 
Lands  in the  Counties of  Middlesex, Surrey, and 
London, and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the 
first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Maidstone  Gas  Com-  Maidstone 

pany  to  convert  their  existing  Capital;  to  raise  G as 
additional  Capital,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Exa­
miners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill for incorporating and conferring Powers  Market 

on  the  Market  Drayton  Gas  Company,  was  read  Drayton  Gas 
the first time ;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners of  Bil1' 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bili  to  empower  the Urban  District Council  Merthyr 
of  Merthyr  Tydfil to  construct  additional Water-  TydfifUrban 
works  and  a  Street  Improvement;  and  to  make counctf  Bill 
further  and  better  provision  for  the  good  Go­
vernment,  Health,  and  Improvement  of 
the 
District,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the 
first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Bill to  empower  the  Metropolitan  District  Metropolitan 

Railway  Company  to  construct  Railways  and  District 
Works,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the  ^ o r i s s)  Bir 
first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill to  make further  provision  with  respect  Middlesbrough 

to  the  Health  and  good  Government  of  the  Corporation 
County  Borough  of  Middlesbrough  and  the  col­
lection  of  Rates  within  the  said  Borough,  and 
for  other purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and 
ordered  to  be read  a second  time. 

A  Bill  to  provide  for  the  vesting  of  the  Midlund Ind 

the  Belfast  and  Northern 

Undertaking  of 
Counties  Railway  Company 
Railway  Company,  was read the  first  time ;  aud  Rail vays BiU. 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Privare 
Bills. 

in  the  Midland conn'tie" 

aud 

E  3 

A  Bill. 

 
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February. 

1 9 0 3  . 

P S T o . 6. 

Midland Great  A  Bill  to  enable tbe  Midland  Great  "Western 
Railway  of  Ireland  Company  to  construct  a 
Western ^ 
Ireland  Bill.  Railway  from  Kingscourt  to  Castleblayney ;  to 
acquire  additional  Lands,  and for other purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Midland 
Railway  Bill.  Mi di a i l (j  Railway  Company,  and  upon  the  Nor­

A  Bill  to  confer  additional  Powers  upon  the 

folk  and  Suffolk Joint  Railways  Committee,  and 
upon the  Midland  and  Great Northern Railways 
Joint  Committee  for the  construction  of  Works, 
and the  acquisition  of  Lands, and  for other  pur­
poses, was read  the  first  time ;  and  referred  to 
the  Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Mnllingar,
Drogheda
Railway  Bill,

  making  Railways  and  other  Works 

and  Drogheda,  Railway  Company;  and 

A  Bill  to  incorporate  the  Mullingar,  Kelts,
for 
in  the 
Counties  of  Westmeath,  Meath, and  Louth ;  and 
to  confer  subscription  and  other  Powers  on 
certain  existing  Railway  Companies,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill to  confer further Powers upon  the Cor-  Plymouth  

poration  of  Plymouth  in regard to their Tramway  Corporation  

Undertaking  and  the  construction  of  Street  Im­
provements ;  to  transfer  the  Cottonian  Museum  

to the Corporation  ;  and  to  make  further  pro­
vision in  regard  to  the  borrowing  of  Money  by  

the  Corporation  and  the  repayment  of  their 
Loans;  and to  the  Health.  Local  Government;  

and  Improvement of  the  Borough,  and for  other  

purposes,  was read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  

to  be  read  a second  time.  


A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Scarborough  Gas Scarborough  


Company  to  raise  additional  Capital,  and  f o rG as   Br­
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  

for 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
Private  Bills.  


A  Bill  for making  Railways  in  the  County  of Seaforth and 

Lancaster,  for  connecting  the  Southport  and 
Cheshire  Lines  Extension  Railway  with  the Railway Bill. 
Liverpool  Overhead  Railway,  and 
for  other 
purposes, was read  the  first  time  ;  and  ordered 
to be read  a second  time. 

Nantyglo and
Elaina Water

1  '

A  Bill to authorise the Urban District  Council 

0 £  Nantyglo  and  Blaina  to  construct  Water­
works, and to supply  Water  within the  District, 
and for  other purposes,  was read  the  first  time ; 
and ordered  to  be read  a second  time. 

Neath, 
A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the 
and^rynaman Neath, Pontardawe, and Brynaman Railway  Corn-
Railway  Bill,  pany for the  construction  of  Railways ; to autho­

Nelson 
Corporation 
Bill. 

rise the Company to  raise additional Capital,  and 
for  other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Pri­
vate  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  extend  the  time for the  construction 
of certain  Waterworks  authorised  by  the Nelson
Local  Board  Act,  1888  ;  for  protecting 
the 
Water  Supply from pollution ; and to make better 
provision  in regard  to  the  Supply  of  Water,  and 
for  other  purposes,  was read  the  first  time ;  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time. 

Newcastle- 
A  Bill  to  transfer the  Electricity  Undertaking 
of  the  Walker  and  Wallsend  Union  Gas  Com-
Etric 1 16 
Supply Bill,  pany to the Newcastle-upon-Tyne  Electric  Supply 
Company,  Limited,  and  for  other  purposes,  was 
read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Ex­
aminers of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

New 
Hunstanton 
Bill,  T 

A  Bill  to authorise the Urban  District"Council 
of  New  Hunstanton to  acquire  Land  for  Water 
and Gas purposes;  to construct  an Outfall  Sewer, 
and to  make  further  provision  in  regard  to  the 
Health, Local  Government,  Improvement,  and 
Finance  of  the  Urban  District,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time. 

North  Eastern  A  Bill  to  confer  additional  Powers  upon  the 
Railway  BilL  North  Eastern  Railway  Company  for  the  con­

struction  of new  Railways  and  other  Works  and 
the  acquisition  of  Lands,  and for  other purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time ;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  extend  the  Powers  of  the  North 
North 
Middlesex  Middlesex  Gas  Company  was  read  the  first
Gas  Bill. 
time ;  and  referred  to the Examiners of Petitions 
for  Private  Bills. 

North West 
London 
Railway  Bill. 

A  Bill  for  empowering  the  North  West 
London Railway Company to extend their  Under-
ground  Railway  to, Victoria,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to 
the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  on  the Sittingboume 

Sittingbourne District  Gas  Company,  was  read g-®1fcrict G as 
the first time  ;  and referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  enable  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  South  Shields 
Burgesses of the County Borough of South  Shields Corporation 
to  construct  Tramways  in  the  Borough,  and for 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and 
ordered  to  be read  a second  time. 

A  Bill to authorise the British Electric Traction  South Shields, 

Company,  Limited,  to  construct  Tramways  be-  Sunderland, 
tween  South Shields  and  Sunderland and  other irfmwayl^ 
places,  and for other purposes,  was read  the  first  Bill, 
time ;  and referred  to the Examiners of  Petitions 
for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  enabling  the  North  Eastern,  the  South 
Lancashire  and  Yorkshire,  the  Great  Northern,  Yorkshire 
the  Midland,  and  the  Great  Central  Railway  J°j°tEaU*ays 
Companies  to  construct  or  take  over  certain-
Railways  in  South  Yorkshire  authorised  by  the 
Shireoaks, Laughton,  and  Maltby  Railway  Act, 
1901, and  the  North Eastern Railway  Act,  1902; 
and  to  construct  other  Railways  and  Works,  for 
constituting  a  Joint  Committee,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was read  the  first  time ;  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A. Bill to  incorporate  the  Stroud District  and  Stroud 
Cheltenham  Tramways  Company,  and  to  em- D i s t r i ct  a nd 
power  that  Company  to  make  and  maintain Tramways™ 
Tramways  in the  County  of  Gloucester,  and  for  Bill, 
other purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
ordered  to  be read  a  Second  time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Sutton District  Water  Sutton 

Company  to  construct  additional  Waterworks,  District  Water 
acquire  Lands, and raise  further  Moneys,  and for Bil1, 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Money  and  other  Thames 
Powers on  the Conservators  of  the  Riyer  Thames  Conservancy 
for  the  deepening,  widening,  and  improvementBm'  ' 
of  its  Bed  and  Channels  as  far  as  the  Royal
Albert  Docks;  to  amend  in  various  respects  the 
Thames  Conservancy  Act,  1894,  and  for  other 
purposes, was  read  the  first  time ;  and  ordered 
to  be read  a second  time. 

, 

A  Bill  to incorporate  Trustees  for  the  main-  Thames 
tenance  of a service  of  Steamboats  on the  River  steamboat 
Thames ;  to  transfer to  them the Undertaking  of  Trust  B m  ' 

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read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time. 

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No. 6.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

the Thames Steamboat Company (1897),  Limited; 
to  provide  for  the  transfer  to  them  of  certain 
Piers  on  the  River  Thames;  and  for  the  gua­
rantee by the  Corporation  of  the  City of London,
the London County  Council, and the Conservators 
of the River  Thames  ot  interest  on  Moneys  to  be 
borrowed by the Trustees, and for other purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  construction  of  a 
Railway  from  Maguireshridge  to  Bawnboy  Road, 
in  the  Counties  of  Fermanagh  and  Cavan ;  and 
of certain  Railways  at  Arigna  and  Dromod,  in 
the  Counties  of  Roscommon  and  Leitrim;  and 
the  working  of  such Railways  and  the  Cloyher
Valley  and  Cavan  and  Leitrim  Railways,  and 
other  Railways  in  connection  therewith,  as  One 
Railway,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  read  the 
first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ulster and 
Connaught 
Light 
Railways  Bill. 

Walker  and 
Wallsend 
Union Gas 
Bill. 

A  Bill  to  empower  Walker  and  Wallsend 
Union  Gas  Company to  enlarge and extend  their 
existing  Gasworks  at  Walker ;  and  to  construct 
a  short line  of  Railway  or  Siding  into  their  said 
Gasworks,  to  raise  additional  Capital,  and  for 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
for 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  for  incorporating  the  Watford  and 
Watford and 
Edgware  Railway  Company, and for empowering 
Edgware 
Railway  Bill.  them  to  construct  a  Railway  from  Watford  to 
Edgware,  and  for  other  purposes,  was read  the 
first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

Welling-
borough and 
District 
Tramroads 
Bill. 

A  Bill  to  empower  the  British  Electric  Trac­
tion,  Company  (Limited)  to  construct  a  new 
Tramroad in the  County  of  Northampton, and for 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  extend  the  Periods  for  the  com-
West 
Cumberland  mencement  of  the  construction  and  for  the 
Electric 
completion  of  the  Tramways,  Tramroads,  and 
Tramways 	
other Works, and for  the taking  of Lands  autho­
Bill. 	
rised by the West Cumberland Elcctric Tramways 
Act,  1901;  to  extend  the  Area  within which  the 
West  Cumberland Electric  Tramways  Company 
may  supply  Electricity,  and  to  confer  on  that 
Company  further  and  additional  Powers  with 
regard  to  such  Supply,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  constitute  and  incorporate  a  Joint 
Western 
Valleys  (Mon- Board, consisting of representatives of  the Urban 
mouthshire) 
District  Councils of  Abercarn, Abertillery,  Ebbw 
Sewerage 	
Vale, Nantyglo,  and  Blaina and Risca,  all  in  the 
Board  Bill. 	
County  of  Monmouth;  and  to  authorise  the 
Board to  construct Main  Trunk Sewers and other 
Works  for  the  disposal  of  the  Sewage of  such 
Districts,  and for  other  purposes, was  read  the 
'  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the 
West  Ham 
Corporation  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Burgesses of  the  County 
Bill. 
Borough  of  West  Ham,  and  to  make  further 
provision  for  the  good  Government  of  that 
Borough,  and  for  other  purposes, was  read  the 
first time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time. 

A  Bill  to  incorporate  the  West  Sussex Water 
West  Sussex 
Water-Bill. 	 Company,  and  to  enable  the  Company  to  supply 
Water  within  the Parish  of  Pulborough and  cer­
tain other Parishes in the County  of  Sussex, was 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

A  Bill  for  conferring further Powers  upon  the  Winchester 
Winchester  Water  and  Gas  C o m p a n y,  and  f or  Water and 
other  purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and Gas  BiU­
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
Private  Bills. 

for 

A  Bill to  extend  the  time for  the  compulsory  Wolver­

purchase of  Lands  and  for  the  construction  and hampton  and 
completion  of  the  Wolverhampton and  Cannock nunll0Sk •> 
Chase Railway,  and for other  purposes, was read  (Extension of 
the first time  ;  and referred to the  Examiners  of Time)  BilL 
Petitions for  Private Bills. 

A  Bill  to  enable  the  Urban  District  Council  Wood  Green 
of  Wood  Green to  acquire  part of  Wood  Green Urban District 
Common  for  the  purposes  of a  Dust  Destructor;  0 o u n c i  l  Bil1­
and  to  make  further  provision  with  regard  to 
the  Electric  Light  Undertaking  of the Council ; 
and  for  the  Improvement,  Health,  and  Local 
Government  of  the  District,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was read  the first time;  and ordered  to be 
read  a second  time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  Woolwich 
and Councillors  of  the  Metropolitan   ^ o r o u ? k  °f Bo*0^*1 
Woolwich to  supply  Electrical  Energy  in bulk  to
  o u n cl 
the  Urban  District  Council  of  Foots  Cray,  to 
confer  further  Powers  upon  the  said  Mayor, 
Aldermen,  and  Councillors;  and  to  make  fur­
ther  provision  with  respect  to  Markets  in  the 
Borough  of  Woolwich,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was read the first time;  and  ordered  to be read a 
second  time. 

1

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read;  and ordered  to lie  upon the  Table. 

Petitions 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  presented,—Return  Post Office 
to  an  Order,  dated  the  23rd  day  of  this  Telegraphs, 
instant February,  for  a Return  relative  to  Post  Wo. 31. 
Office  Telegraphs. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr. Hayes Fisher  presented, by  His  Majesty's  Civil  Services 

Command,—Estimate  of 
required  to  be  voted  for  the  Civil  Services  for ^ates 1902-3. 
the year  ending  31st  March  1903., 

No. 33. 
Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also  presented,  pursuant Navy (Appro­

the  Further 

( ^ P P i e m e n­

S u m  s 

to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—  priation 
Appropriation  Account  of  the  Sums  granted 
by  Parliament  for  Navy  Services  for  the  year 
1901-2; 
together  with  the  Report  of'  the 
Comptroller  and  Auditor-General  thereon,  and 
the  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  upon the  Store  Accounts  of  the  Navy. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  and  Estimate 

do lie  upon  the  Table,;  and  be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma-   Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2936  to
2939. 

  e n 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  William Anson  presented, pursuant  to  the  Technical 
directions of  an Act  of  Parliament,—Copies  of  Instruction 
Minutes by  the  Board  of  Education,  sanctioning  A c t'
the  Subjects  to  be  taught  under  Clause 8 of  the 
Technical Instruction Act,  1889, for the following 
Counties: — 

1 8 8 9­

County of  Cardigan (Second  Minute), dated 

14th  November  1902.	 

. . . . .. 

,

County  of	  Rutland  (Fifth  Minute),  dated 

14th  November  1902. 

E  4	 

County 

32 

24 th February. 

1903. 

[N a  4  


County  of  Devon  (Eighth  Minute),  dated 

27th  November  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Census,  1901.  Mr.  Walter Long  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Census,  1901  (Islands  in 
the  British  Seas)  (Isle  of  Man,  Jersey,  and 
Guernsey and  adjacent  Islands). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

s e t l t e (^ 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-
British South 
Majesty, that He will be graciously 
ri'a^t.ion  of 
Natives!)1 °  pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this House,  a Return  showing  the  Rates 
of  Taxation  now  paid  by  Natives  in the  several 
parts  of  British  South  Africa.—(Mr.  Herbert 
Samuel.) 

Brewers' 
Licences. 

for  Sale 

from  other  Brewers: 

Ordered, That  there  be laid  before  this  House, 
a  Return  of  Accounts  of  the  Number  of  Persons 
in  each of  the  several  Collections  of  the  United 
Kingdom  licensed  as Brewers  for  Sale, i.e., Com­
mon  Brewers,  Victuallers,  Retailers  of  Beer  to 
be  drunk  on the  Premises,  Retailers  of  Beer  not 
to  be  drunk  on  the  Premises,  and  Brewers  of 
Beer  not for  Sale, particularising  each  Class  in 
each  Collection  ;  and of  the  Number of  Licences 
issued  to Victuallers  and  Retailers  of  Beer  to  be 
drunk  on  the Premises, and  not  to  be  drunk  on 
the  Premises;  and  stating  also  the  Quantities 
of  Malt,  Unmalted  Corn,  Rice,  &c.,  Sugar,  in­
cluding 
its  equivalent  of  Syrups,  &c.,  Hops 
and  Hop  Substitutes,  used  by  Brewers  of  Beer 
for Sale, and of  Malt  and Sugar used  by  Brewers 
not  for  Sale, from  the  1st  day  of  October  1901 
to  the  30th  day  of  September  1902 : 
Of  the 
Amount  of  Licence  Duty  paid  and  Beer  Duty 
charged  from  the  1st  day  of  October  1901  to 
the  30th  day  of  September  1902,  distinguishing 
Brewers 
Of  the  Number  of  Brewers  for  Sale  (i.)  who 
use  Malt  and  Hops,  or  Hop  Substitutes  only, 
for 
and  (ii.)  who  use  Malt  with  Substitutes 
same,  and  Hops  or  Hop  Substitutes,  paying  for 
Licences,  from  the  1st  day  of  October  1901  to 
the  30th  day  of  September  1902,  separating 
them  into  Classes, according  to  the  Number  of 
Barrels  of  Beer  charged  with Duty  calculated  at 
1*055 degrees gravity  ;  viz:  under l,00& Barrels, 
1,000 and under 10,000;  10,000 and under 20,000; 
20,000  and  under  30,000;  30,000  and  under 
50,000 ;  50,000 and  under 100,000  ;  100,000 and 
under  150,000;  150,000  and  under  200,000; 
200,000  and under  250,000  ;  250,000  and  under 
300,000  ;  300,000  and  under  350,000 ;  350,000 
and  under  400,000;  400,000  and under  450,000; 
450,000  and  under  500,000 ;  500,000  and  under 
600,000 ;  600,000  and under  700,000  ;  700,000 
and  under  800,000 ;  800,000  and  under  900,000; 
900,000  and  under  1,000,000;  1,000,000  and 
under 1,500,000 ;  1,500,000 and under 2,000,000 ; 
2,000,000  Barrels and over;  showing  separately, 
in  each  Class, the  Quantities of  Malt,  Unmalted 
Corn,  Rice,  &c.,  Sugar,  including  its  equiva­
lent  of  Syrups, &c., Hops  and  Hop  Substitutes 
used;  and  stating  also  the  Number  of  Bulk 
Barrels  of  Beer  produced,  and  the  Amount  of 
Licence  Duty  paid  and  Beer  Duty  charged  in 
each  Class : 
And, of  the Number of Barrels 
of  Beer  exported  from  the  United  Kingdom, 
and  the  declared  Value  thereof,  and  where  ex­
ported  to, from  the  1st  day  of  October  1901.  to 
the  30th  day  of  September  1902,  distinguishing 
England,  Scotland and Ireland (in  continuation  of 
Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  71, of  Session  1902). 
—(Mr.  Hayes  i'is/ter.) 

Pauperism 
Ordered, That there  be  laid  before  this House, 
(Englandaud  a Return  of  Statements for  each  Month  of  the 
Wales) 

in  County  and  Borough  Asylums,  Statements.) 

year  1903  of  the  Number  of  Paupers  (except  (Monthly 
Lunatics 
Registered  Hospitals,  and  Licensed  Houses, 
and  Vagrants)  in  'receipt  of  Relief  in  England
and  Wales  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  121, of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Grant 
Lawson.) 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Congested 

Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts  Districts 
(Scotland)  Act  (1897)  Amendment  Bill; 

1^(1897) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  Amendment 

upon  Friday  the  8th  day  of  May  next. 

B m-

Colonel  Lockwood,  supported  by  Sir  John incest  Bill. 
Kennaway  and  Mr.  Henry  Joseph  Wilson, pre-  Bill 51. 
sented  a  Bill  to  provide for  the Punishment  of 
Incest:  And  the  same was  ordered to  be  read  a 
second time, upon Friday next;  and to  be printed. 

Mr.  Herbert  Roberts,  supported  by  Sir Alfred  Liquor Traffic 

Thomas,  Mr.  Lloyd-George,  Mr.  William  Abra-  Local Veto 
ham  (Rhondda), * Mr.  Samuel Evans,  and  Mr. 
®flL 
William Jones, presented a Bill to  enable  Owners 
and  Occupiers  in  Wales  and  Monmouthshire to 
have  effectual Control  over  the  Liquor  Traffic : 
And  the  same was ordered  to be  read  a  second 
lime  upon  Friday  the  1st day  of  May  next;  and 
to  be printed. 

' 

Sir  Francis  Sharp  Powell,  supported  by  Mr.  Prevention  of 
Wilson-Todd,  Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse,  Sir"  John Pollution of 
Dorington,  Dr.  Farquharson,  Mr.  Brigg,  Sir gleams Ml. 
John Brunner,  and  Sir  Walter Foster,  presented 
a  Bill  to  make  further  and  amended  provisions 
to  prevent  the Pollution  of  Rivers  and  Streams: 
And  the  same was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Tuesday  the  17th day of  March  next; 
and to  be  printed. 

g yj 

Sir  Francis  Sharp  Powell,  supported  by  Sir  Public Health 

Walter Foster,  Mr.  Talbot,  Dr. Farquharson, Mr. Bill.- ^ 
Henry  Hobhouse,  Mr.  Cripps,  Mr.  Heywood  •  Bill  54. 
Johnstone,  Sir  Michael  Foster,  and  Sir  John 
Batty  Tuke, presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to the  Qualification and Tenure  of Office 
of  Medical  Officers  of  Health  and  Inspectors, 
and to make further  provisions relating to  Super­
annuation  Allowances 
for  such  Officers  and 
Inspectors,  and  for  other  purposes  :  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be read  a second  time  upon 
Tuesday  the  17th  day  of  March  next;  and  to 
be printed. 

Sir  Charles  Dilke,  supported  by  Mr.  Bell  and  Trade Unions 

Mr.  M-Kenna,  presented  a  Bill  to  legalise  the and Trade 
peaceful  Conduct  of  Trade  Disputes, and to  alter  ^ P "  ^  Bill, 
the  Law  affecting the  Liability  of  Trade  Union  ® 
Funds:  And  the  same  was ordered  to  be  read a 
second  time  upon  Friday  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Duffy,  supported  by  Mr.  Reddy,  Mr.  Local 

Conor  O'Kelly,  and  Mr.  Roche, presented  a  Bill  Government 
to amend the  Local  Government (Ireland)  Acts  : 
And  the  same was  ordered  to  be  read  a second 
time  upon  Friday  the  20th  day  of  March  next; 
and to  be  printed. 

* 

BiU" 

Mr.  Samuel  Roberts,  supported  by  Sir  Fred-  Aged 

erick  Milner,  Sir  Howard  Vincent,  and  Mr. Pensioners 
Randies,  presented  a  Bill  to  provide  Pensions 
for  the  Aged  Deserving  Poor:  Arid  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  the  22nd  day  of  May  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Mr.  O'Mara,  supported  by  Mr.  John  Red-  Bank  Hoiidavs 
mond,  Mr.  William  O' Brien,  Mr.  Dillon,  Mr. (Ireland) Bill. 
T.  W.  Russell, and  Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill, pre-  Bill 58. 
sented  a  Bill  to  make  provision  for  a  Bank 
Holiday  in  Ireland  on  the  Seventeenth  day  of 
every 

No. 6.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

24:th —25th  February. 

33 


every  M arch:  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time  To-morrow;  and  to  be  Second  Reading  of  the  Light  Locomotives  (Ire-  Locomotives 
land) Bill; 
(Ireland) Bill. 
printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Light 

* 

* 

King's  Speech
in  Aadress1)

The  Order of the day  being read, for  resuming  this  day. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

t h  e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  23rd  day  of  this instant  February,  was 
proposed  to  be  made  to  the Main  Question  pro-
posed  upon the 17th day of  this instant February, 
That  an  humble  Address  be  presented  to  His 
Majesty,  as followeth  :— 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

Land  Forces
tioiO mSa~

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

"We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave to  offer  our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for  the Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has addressed  to both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton);

Which  Amendment  was,  at  the  end  of  the 
  Question, to  add  the  words,  " B u  t  we  humbly 
"  regret  that the  organisation  of  the  land forces 
"  is  unsuited  to  the  needs  of  the  Empire,  and 
"  that  no  proportionate  gain  in  strength  and 
"  efficiency  has  resulted  from  the  recent  in­
"  creases 
Beckett)  ; 

in  Military  Expenditure  "  —  (Mr. 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 

those  words  be  there  added:—The  House  re­
sumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And,  it being  half  an  hour  after  Seven of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

King's  Speech 
The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming 
(Motion  for an the  adjourned  Debate on  the  Amendment  which, 
Upon  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  February, 
Address.)
was proposed  to be  made  to  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon  the  17th  day  of 
this  instant 
February,  That an  humble Address be  presented 
to  His  Majesty,  as followeth :— 

Land  Forces
(Organisa­
tion.) 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

"We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects, the  Commons of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled, beg  leave  to  offer our humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for  the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has  addressed  to both  Houses  of 
Parliament  (Mr.  Gretton);

Which  Amendment  was,  at  the  end  of'the 
  Question,  to  add  the  words,  "  But  we  humbly 
"  regret  that the  organisation  of  the land  forces 
"  is  unsuited  to  the  needs  of  the  Empire,  and 
"  that  no  proportionate  gain  in  strength  and 
"  efficiency  has  resulted  from  the  recent  in­
"  creases 
in  Military  Expenditure"  —  (Mr. 
Beckett)  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed, That 

those  words  be  there  added:—The  House  re­
sumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put:—The  House 

proceeded  to  a Division ; 

Wednesday,  25th  February,  1903:  


The  Yeas to the  Eight;  

The  Noes to  the  Left.  

Tellers for  the fMr.  Beckett,  

\.Major  Seely : 
(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

Yeas, 
n 
Tellers  for  the I  

„ 

, 

145. 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Amtruther: 

J 

So it passed in the  Negative. 
And the  Main Question being again  proposed : 

—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  after  Midnight,  the  Debate 

stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

VOL.  158. 

[No.  7.] 

Wednesday,  25th  February,  1903. 

The  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

TH  E  Clerk  at the  Table  informed the House  The  Chairman 

of the  unavoidable  absence of  the Chairman  Ways and 

of  Ways  and  Means.

Means-

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  Corporation  of Dover  Dover 

to  borrow  Money  for  the  Purchase  of  the  Corporation 
Undertaking  of  the  Dover  Electricity  Supply  1  ' 
Company,  Limited,  and for  other purposes,  was 
read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time. 

A  Bill  to  empower  the  Corporation  of  Kings-  Kingston­
ton-upon-Hull  to  make  certain  Street  Works  npon-Hull 
and  Bridges  ;  to  construct  additional Tramways, BOL °ta  10n 
and to confer further Powers on them in regard to 
Streets,  Buildings,  and  Sewers,  and  the  Health, 
Local  Government,  and  Improvement  of  the 
City,  and  for  other purposes,  was read  the first 
time  ;  and ordered to be  read a second  time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise  Agreements  between  the stoke 
Corporations  of  the  Metropolitan  Boroughs  of  Newington 
Stoke  Newington,  Hackney,  and  Islington  with  Q^^iy1 
respect to the  supply  of  Electricity  in  bulk,  and  Bill, 
to confer Powers  upon  the  Corporation  of  Stoke 
Newington  with  respect  to  the  Purchase  of 
Lands, and for  other purposes,  was read the first 
time ;  and ordered to  be read a second  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Select  Committee  on standing 

Standing  Orders  do  consist  of  Thirteen  Mem- Orders, 
bers:—Sir  John  Brunner,  Sir  William  Cod­
dington,  Mr.5  John  Edward  Ellis,  Sir  Thomas 
Esmonde,  Dr.  Farguharson,  Mr.  Halsey,  Mr. 
Humphreys-Owen,  Mr. James Lowther, Sir James 
Rankin,  Mr.  William  Redmond,  Sir  Mark 
M'Taggart  Stewart,  Mr.  Whitmore,  and  Mr. 
Wodehouse  were  accordingly  nominated  Mem­
bers of  the  Committee.—(Mr.  Halsey.) 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  of  Selection  do  Selection, 

consist  of  Eleven  Members  :—Mr.  Blake,  Mr. 
Sydney Buxton,  Sir  John Dorington,  Sir  William 
Hart  Dyke,  Dr.Farguharson,  Mr.  Fenwick,  Mr. 
M'Kenna,  Sir  Mark  M'Taggart  Stewart,  Mr. 
Wharton,  Mr.  Wodehouse,  and  the  Chairman  of 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  were 
accordingly  nominated  Members  of  the  Com­
mittee.—(Mr.  Halsey.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and P u l ) , ic 

U 6 1 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented,  by  Inebriates 

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Supplement  Acts  ( i n­
to  the  Report  of  the  Inspector,  under the  In- Report.) 
ebriates  Acts,  for  the  year  1901,  being  a 
Collection  of  British,  Colonial,  and  Foreign 
Statutes relating  to the  Penal  and  Reformatory 
Treatment  of  Habitual  Inebriates. 

F 

Mr. 

 
 
Parliamentary 
Constituencies 
(Electors,  &c.) 
(United 
Kingdom.) 

No. 34. 

Polling 
Districts 
(County  of 
Southamp­
ton.) 

Polling 
Districts 
(County of 
Lancaster.) 

Polling 
Districts 
(County  of 
Lancaster.") 

Polling 
Districts1 
(County  of 
Middlesex.) 

New South 
Wales 
(Women's 
Franchise 
Act,  1902.) 

New South 
Wales (Par­
liamentary 
Elections 
(Amendment) 
Act,  1902.) 
N o.  35. 

Duchy of 
Cornwall. 

N o.  36, 

Treaty  Series 
(No.  3,1903.) 

Bank  of  

England.: 


No. 37, 

[1*6.7. 

34 	

25th February. 
Mr. Secretary Akers~Douglas also  presented,—  the issue from  the  Exchequer  of  Money  for  the 
Return  to an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated the  Payment of Dividends  On account of the National 
18th day  of  this instant  February,  for  a  Return  Debt,  for  each of  the  four  preceding  Quarters 
relative  to Parliamentary  Constituencies  (Elec- respectively. 
tors, &c.)  (United  Kingdom). 
;  Mr;  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented,'  Transfer  Act,  1875,  dated  10th February' 1903i

pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an Act   of  Parlia-
ment,—Copy  of  Ord&r  made  by  the  County  ofEnglandbe  printed.  

Council  of  Southampton,  altering  certain  Poll­
ing  Districts  in  the  Basingstoke  Parliamentary 
Division." 	

Ordered, That  the  Paper  relative to  the  Bank  


1903. 

Enles­

Copy  of  Rules made  in pursuance of  the  Land  Land Transfer 

Ordered,  That  there be laid beforethis  House, Post Office 

a  Copy  of  Contract,  dated  8th  day  of  November (Contract  for 
Accelerated 
1902,  with  the  Glasgow  and  South  Western Mail  Service 
Railway  Company,  the/Portpatrick  and  Wig-

to and from 

Copy  of  Order,  dated  6th  November  1902,;  	

made  by  the  County  Council  of  the  County  townshire  Joint  Committee,  and the  Belfast  and Ireland 

Carlisle, 
Palatine  of  Lancaster,  altering  certain  Poll- Northern  Counties  Railway  Company,  for  an Stranraer, 
ing -Districts  in  the  Accringtoh  Parliamentary  Accelerated  Mail  Service  to  and  from Ireland and  Larne). 
D i v i s i o n. 

via  Carlisle,  Stranraer, and Lame,  together.with 
Copy  of  Order,  dated  5th  February  1903,  a  Copy  of  the  Treasury  Minute  thereon,  dated  


made  by.  the  County  Council  of  the  County  23rd  February  1903.—(Mr.  Hayes  Fisher.)  

Palatine  of  Lancaster,  altering  certain  Poll­
ing  Districts  in  the  Accringion  Parliamentary 
Division. 

Sir  Frederick  Dixon-Hartland,  supported  by  Plumbers' 

Bpiiesfytt;t<Aom^stmiioa

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  County  Council 
of  the  County  of  Middlesex  altering  certain 
Polling  Districts  in  the  County. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and that  the  said  Return  be  printed, 

Sir  James  Rankin,  Sir  John 
Nolan,  Dr.  Farqitharson,  and  Mr.  Nannetti,
presented  a Bill  to  provide  for  the  Registration 
of  Plumbers  :  And  the sanie was Ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time upon  Friday  the  6th day  of 
March  next;  and to  be  printed. 

...Sir  JiiBijM  Rankin,  supported  by  Mr.  Henry  Prevention 
Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  presented,  pursuant Hobhouse,  Colonel,  Kenyon-Slaney,,  Mr.  Ark*  Disease 

to the directions of an Act  of  Parliament,—Copy  	 wright,  and  Captain  Clive,  presented  a  Bill  to g;™
of  the Women's Franchise.Act, 1902 ( New South 	 provide  for  the  eradication  of  Disease  and  of 
inj urious Insects amongst Fruit Trees in Nursery 

Gardens :  And  the  same  was ordered  to be  read  

,. •  Copy of the Parliamentary  Elections  (Amend­ a second time upon  Friday  the  15th  day of  May 
ment) Act,  1902  (New  South  Wales).: 

next;  and to  be  printed. 

rees^
gyj  go 


Ordered, That the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  that the  Paper  relative  to the  New  Mr.  Nannetti,  supported  by  Mr.  Harrington,  Tramways 
South. Wales (Parliamentary  Elections  ( Amend- Mr.  Field,  Mr.  Joyce,  Mr.  Bell,  Mr,  Crean, Mr.  
ment)  Act,  1902),  be  printed. 

Sloan,  Mr.  Keir  Hardie,  Mr,  Mooney,  Mr.  ^Ul 61 
Sheehan, and  Mr;  John  Burns,  presented  a  Bill 
Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,  pursuant  to  the  to  restrict  the  Hours  of  Labour  of  Tramway 
directions of an Act  of Parliament,-^-An  Account  Workers  in  the United Kingdom  : And the  same 
of  the1 Receipts and  Disbursements  of the  Duphy  was ordered  to be read a second time upon  Friday 
of  Cornwall  in  the  -year  ended  on  the  31st  the 22nd  day  of  May  next;  and   to  be  printed. 
December  1902. 

,, 

Mr.Weir, 

supported  by  Mr.  Leveson  Gotver, School  Board 

Ordered,  That  the  said Paper  do  lie upon the 

:

; 

Viscount 

Table ;  and be printed.	

Mr.  Nicol, Mr.  Cathcart Wason, Mr. John  Dewar, 
Mr,  Bignold,  Mr.  Harmsworth,  and  Mr.  Cald-
well,  presented  a  Bill  to  admit  to  the  School 
(7ranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma- Board  Electorate  of  Scotland  Persons  entitled 
jesty's  Command,-—Copy  of  Accession  of  the  to  Vote  for  the  County  Council  Election :  And 
Empire of Korea  to  the  Convention,  signed  at  the  same  was  ordered to  be read  a Second  time 
Geneva  On  the  22nd  A.ugust  1864,  for  the  upon  Wednesday  next;  and to  be  printed. 
Amelioration  of  the  Condition  of  the  Wounded 
in  Armies  iii  the  Field,  8th January  1903. 

The  Order  of the  day being  read, for resuming  King's Speech 
Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do lie  upon  the  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question  (Motion for an 

311 

jjiji Q2. 

Table.  ; 

' 

proposed  upon  the  17th  day  of  this  instant
February,  That  an humble Address  be  presented 
.  .   ;; 
to His  Majesty,  as followeth : —, 

• 

ress-

' 

, 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

The  following  Papers, pursuant  to  the  direc­
tions  of  several Acts  of  Parliament,  were  laid 
We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
upon  the  Table by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,-r-
An  Account  >of  the  Amount  of  all  Exchequer  subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
Bills  and , other  Government  Securities,  which  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,''in  Paflianient 
have been purchased  by  the  Governor  and Com- assembled, beg  leave  to  offer  our  humble  thanks 
pany  of  the  Bank  of, England, or  on  which  any  to Your  Majesty  for the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Sum  or  Sums  have  been  lent  and  advanced  for  Your  Majesty  has  addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
the  Public  Service  by  the  Governor  and  Com- Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton)-,
pany  of  the  said Bank,  in  the  year  ended  5th 
And  the  Question  being  agaih  proposed:— 
January  1903,  showing  what  Amount  of  such  The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
Bills, before the  making up of  this Account,  has 
Another Amendment was proposed  to  De made 
been paid  off and discharged, and the Amount  of  to the  Question, by  adding  at1 the  end . thereof 
such  Exchequer  Bills  or  other  Government  the  words,  " A n  d  we humbly  represent  to  Your Land  

Securities,  which  was 
Governor  and  Company  of  the  said  Bank  on  "  the  State  that  advantage'should  be  takeh  of  ^ r e w  i 

the  5th day  of  January  1903  aforesaid  :—-And, 
the  unexampled  opportunity  created  by  the 
an Account  of  the  Amount of  Balances  of  Sums  "  Land  Conference  Agreement  for  putting  an  

issued for  the  Payment  of  Dividends  due,  and  "  end  to  agrarian troubles, and conflicts between 
not demanded,  and which remained  in the  hands  "  classes  in  Ireland, by  giving  the  fullest  and 
of  the  Governor  and  Company  of  the Bank  of  "  most  generous  effect to  the  Land  Conference 
England on  certain  days, being those next before 	 "  Report  in  the  Irish  land-purchase  proposals 
"announced 

in  the  hands  of  the 

"  M a j e s ty  that   it  is  in  the  h i g h e st  interest   o f  Conference  


an 



 
	
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No. 7.]  3 Epw.  VII. 

25th—26$ February. 

35 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time  


Importation 
CatCfclenadiaU 

King's  Speech 

forv 

a n 

"  announced  in  the  Speech  from the  Throne." 
—(Mr.  John Redmond.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  added:—The  said  proposed 
Amendment was, with  leave  of  the' House, with-

And the Main  Question  being again proposed  ; 
Another Amendment was proposed  to be  made 
to the  Question, by  adding  at  the  end  thereof 
the  words,  "  And  we  humbly  represent  to  Your 
"  Majesty  that  the  absence  of  cattle  disease In 
"  the  Dominion of  Canada, and the requirements 
"  of  cattle  feeders  in  this  Country justify  the 
"  repeal  of  the  Law  which  excludes  Canadian 
"  store  cattle  from  our  markets."—(Mr.  Price.)
And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  added :—And  a Debate  arising 
thereupon; 

And  it  being  half  an tour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

" 
Evening Sitting. 
The  Qrder of the day being  read, for resuming 
the^adjOurned  Debate  on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the 25th  day  of this instant  February,  was 
proposed to  be  made  to the  Main  Question,  pro­
posed upon the 17th day of this instant  February, 
That  an  humble  Address  be  presented  to  His 
Majesty,  as followeth  :— 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave  to  offer our  humble  thanks 
to Your  Majesty  for  the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—(Mr.  Gretton) ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  at  the  end  of  the 
Importation  Question,  to  add  the  words,  " And  we  humbly 
r e l ) r e e e nt   t o  Your  Majesty  that  the  absence 
" 
Cattle^' 9 11 
"  of  cattle  disease  in  the  Dominion  of Canada 
. "  and  the  requirements  of  cattle  feeders in  this 
"  Country justify  the repeal  of  the  Law  which 
"  excludes  Canadian  store  cattle 
from  our 
"  markets."—(Mr.  Price.) 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 

those  words  be  there  added  :—The  House  re­
sumed the, said,adjourned  Debate. 
And  the  Question  being  put; 
The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas to  the  Right;  

The  Noes to  the Left. 

Tellers for the fMr. Price, 

Yeas, 

\Dr.  Farquharson: 

Tellers  for  t h e (  S i r „ ^  W e  r 
V
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Noes 
' 

H o o d >  

^  38  

j 

f 1 9 0 ­
J 

So  it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
And  the  Main Question being again proposed : 

—-And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  put,  That the  Debate  be now  adjourned— 
(Sir  Howard  Vincent),—it  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  To­

morrow. 

, 

Bant  Holidays  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland)  Bill.  Second Reading  of the  Bank  Holidays (Ireland) 

•Bilfj  '

:

.  . 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Qu'estion 
being  proposed, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second time:—And  a Debate arising thereupon  ; 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  adjourned  till 

To-liiorrow. 

Light 
Locomotives  Second  Reading  of the  Light  Locomotives  (Ire­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

lard)  Bill; 

VOL.  158. 

To-morrow. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this  House,  Coal  Exports, 

a  Return  giving,  for the  year  1902, the  Export   &c­
of  Coal  from  each  Port  in  the  United  Kingdom 
to  each Country Abroad, together with  summary 
Statements  showing the  Export  of  Coal in  every 
period  of  three  months from  the  principal  Dis­
tricts  of  the  United  Kingdom  to  the  principal 
Groups of  Foreign  Countries  ;  and  also  showing 
the  Quantity  of Coal  shipped  at each  Port in the 
United  Kingdom 
for  ships'  use  on  Foreign 
Voyages during the like  periods  (in  continuation 
of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  138,  of  Session 
1902.)—(Mr.  David  Alfred  Thomas.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  ten minutes  before  Twelve  of  the.  

clock,  adjourned  till  To-morrow.  


. . [ N o . 1 8 .] 

Thursday,  26th February,  1903, 

THE  House  met at Two  of  the "clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

TH E  Clerk  at the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 

of  the unavoidable  absence of the  Chairman


  W a y s a nd 
.  Means.  


of  Ways  and  Means. 

Petitions. 

"  Vide  First 
Report. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and '-Public 

read;  and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

-

-

- •  ••'••;• 

A  Petition  of  the  Trustees"  of  the  British  British 
Museum  being  offered  to  be  presented--(Mr.  Museum* 
John Morley)  ; 

Mr .John  Morley,  by  His Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted the House,That  His Majesty,  having 
been informed  of  the  contents  of  the  said  Peti­
tion, recommends  it  to  the  consideration  of  the 
House. 

Then  the  said  Petition  was  brought  up, and 
read ;  setting  forth,  That  the • only  Funds  be­
longing  to the  Petitioners  for  the  support  of  the 
British  Museum  consist  of  Thirty  thousand 
pounds  Two  and  three-quarters  per  cent.  Con­
solidated  Annuities  (reducible  after  5th  April 
1903,  to  Two  and  a half per  cent.),  the  Annual 
Dividends  whereof  amount  for  1903-4 to  Seven 
hundred  and  sixty-eight  pounds  and  fifteen 
shillings;  of  a  Bequest  of  the  late  Earl  of 
Bridgwater, the annual proceeds of  which amount 
to  about  Three  hundred  and  seventy  pounds  ; 
of  a Bequest  of  the  late  Lord  Farnborough, the 
annual  proceeds  of  which  amount  to  about 
Seventy-five  pounds ;  of  a Fund  bequeathed  by 
the  late  Mr.  Vincent  Stuckey  Lean,  consisting, 
at  the  present  time,  of  Forty-seven  thousand 
one  hundred  and thirty-nine  pounds  one shilling 
and three pence  Stock  in Local  Loans;  and also 
of  a  Fund  bequeathed  by  the  late Mr.  Charles 
Drury  Edward Fortnum  invested  in  Metropoli­
tan  Consolidated  Three  and  a  half  per  Ce?its., 
amounting  at  the  present  time to  Six  thousand 
six  hundred  and  seventeen  pounds,  seventeen 
shillings and  sixpence  Stock;  that the establish­
ment is necessarily  attended  with  an expense  far 
beyond  the  annual  produce  of  the  above-men­
tioned  sums,  and the  Trust  cannot with benefit 
to  the  Public,  be  carried  on  without  the  aid  of 
Parliament;  and  praying  the  House  to  grant 
them such further support towards enabling them 
to  carry  on the  execution  of  the  Trust  reposed 
in them by  Parliament for  the general  benefit of 
learning 

p  2 

, 

 
36 

2Srd—24:th 

[No. 5. 


learning  and  useful  knowledge  as to  the  House 
shall  seem  meet. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Petition  do  lie  upon 

the  Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Paper  relative to  the  Ine­

Inebriates 
1899  (Kules°  knates  Acts,  1879  to  1899  (Rules  for  Retreats) 
(Ireland),  which  was  presented  upon  the  17th 
for  Retreats) 
day  of  this instant  February,  be  printed. 
(Ireland.) 

No. 38. 

" 

Arthur  Alfred  Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented,— 
Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated the 
23rd  day  of  this  instant  February,  for  Returns 
relative  to Arthur  Alfred  Lynch. 

' 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return do  lie  upon the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Brewers' 
Licences. 

No. 40. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  24th  day  of  this  instant  Feb-
ruary, for  Returns relative to Brewers'  Licences. 
Ordered, That  the said  Return  do lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

South Africa.  Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain presented,  by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Further  Corre­
spondence  relating  to  Affairs in  South  Africa. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Trade Unions 
The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To-
and Trade  morrow, the  Trade  Unions  and  Trade  Disputes 
n l -l 
Disputes Bill.  I , . ,, 

1 

J

' 

Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  8th  day  of  May  next. 

February.  1903. 
"  repeated  promises of  legislation  upon the  sub­
"  ject  on behalf  of  His  Majesty's  Government,  

"  and  notably  of  that  of  10th  February  1897,  

"  declaring  that  not  only  individual  members,  

"  but  the  Government  as a  whole, were  pledged  

"  to  some  legislation  on  the  subject."—(Sir 
Howard  Vincent.) 

And 

the  Question  being  proposed,  That 
those  words be there added  :—The  said  proposed 
Amendment  was, with leave  of the  House, with­
drawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being again  proposed. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Question,  by  adding  at  the  end  thereof 
the  words  "  And,  having  regard  to  the  great  Military 
"  poverty  of  the  Indian people,  and to  the  fact  Expenditure 
"  that  30,000  troops  of  the  Indian  Army  have ( B a st  l n d i a0 
"  been  used  in other  parts of  the  world  in  which 
"  India  has no  direct  or substantial  interest,  we 
"  humbly  express our regret that Your  Majesty's 
"  Speech  contains  no  recommendation  for  the 
"  reduction  of  the  military  expenditure  of  the 
"  Indian Empire."—(Mr.  Caine.) 

And 

the  Question  being  put,  That  those  


words  be  there  added:—It  passed in  the  Nega­
tive. 


And  the  Main being  again  proposed  ; 
Another  Amendment was proposed to be made 
to  the  Question,  by  adding  at  the  end  thereof 
the  words  "  And  we  humbly  represent  to  Your  Irish  Railway 
"  Majesty  that  the  railway  charges for  agricuj-  Charges. 
"  tural  and  other  produce  in  Ireland  are  exces­
"  sive,  and that the general management of Irish 
immediate 
"  railways  is  such  as  to  require 
"  inquiry  and reform."—(Mr.  O'Mara.) 

Bill 63. 

Sir  Howard  Vincent,  supported  by  Major 
Merchandise 
Marks Bill.'  Masch, Colonel Broohfield, Sir Henry  Seton-Karr, 
an(J  Mr.  Field, presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the 
Sixteenth  Section  of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Act,  1887,  and to  restrain  the  False  Marking  of 
Foreign  Goods  as British-made  :  And  the  same 
was  ordered to be read a second time To-morrow  ; 
and to  be  printed. 

Sir  Howard  Vincent, supported  by  Mr.  Henry
Public 
Trustee BiU.  David  Greene,  Mr.  Howard, and Colonel  Tufnell,
Bill 64.  presented k  Bill for  the  appointment  of  a  Public 
Trustee and Executor: And the same was ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time  To-morrow  ;  and to be 
printed. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for  resuming 
King's  Speech 
(Motion  for an  t h e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  added: —The  said  proposed 
Amendment  was, with leave of  the  House, with­
drawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put  ; 
Resolved, That  an humble Address be presented 

to  His  Majesty,  as  followeth:— 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg  leave  to  offer our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  haw addressed  to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament. 

Ordered, That  the  said Address  be  presented 
to  His  Majesty  by  such  Members  of  this  House 
as are of  His  Majesty's  Most  Honourable  Privy 
Council  or  of  His  Majesty's  Household. 

proposed  upon  the  17th day  of  this instant  Feb­
ruary,  That  an humble  Address  be  presented  to 
His  Majesty,  as followeth:— 

Most  Gracious  Sovereign, 

We,  Your  Majesty's  most  dutiful  and  loyal 
subjects,  the  Commons  of  the  United  Kingdom 
of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,  in  Parliament 
assembled,  beg leave to  offer our  humble  thanks 
to  Your  Majesty  for  the  Gracious  Speech  which 
Your  Majesty  has addressed to  both  Houses  of 
Parliament—( Mr.  Gretton) ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said adjourned  Debate. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Question,  by  adding  at  the  end  thereof 
the words, "  And  we  humbly  represent  to  Your 
"  Majesty  that the great increase  of  late  in the 
"  immigration  of  destitute  aliens into  the  East 
"  End  of London,  coupled  with  the  considerable 
"  numbers  of  such aliens who  become  a charge 
"  on  the  Criminal  Law  of  this  Country,  con­
"  stitute  a  grave  national  danger,  seriously 
"  affecting  the  employment,  the  welfare,  and 
"  the  housing  of  the  working  classes,  and  calls, 
"  therefore, for  the  immediate  fulfilment of  the 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  Supply, 

next, resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  consider 
of  the  Supply  to  be granted  to  His  Majesty. 

Ordered,  That  the  Civil  Services  (Supple­
mentary  Estimates,  1902-3),  presented  to  this 
House  on the 24th day  of  this instant  February, 
be  referred  to  the  Committee  of  Supply.—(Mr. 
Hayes  Fisher.) 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  Ways and 

next,  resolve  itself into  a  Committee  to  consider  Means, 
of  the  Ways  and  Means  for raising  the  Supply 
to  be  granted  to  His  Majesty.—(Mr.  Hayes
Fisher.)

And,  there  being  no further Business set down  Mr. Speaker 

for  the Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  th e  Mohair 
Chair  until the  Evening  Sitting. 
No further 
Evening  Sitting. 

business. 

The  Order of  the  day being  read, for resuming  Bank  Holidays 
the  adjourned  Debate on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon the 25th  day  of this instant  February, That.... 
the  Bank  Holidays  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

And  the  Question  beinir  again  proposed 

The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate.  ',  '  ^ 
i 

And 

immigration 
of  Destitute 
Aliens. 



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26FA—27$   February—2nd  March.  


And  the Question being put  :—It was resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

The  Bill  was accordingly  read  a  second  time; 
and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
House, for  To-morrow. 

Light 
Locomotives 
(Ireland)  Bill, 

The  Light  Locomotives  (Ireland)  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time ;  and 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, 
for  To-morrow. 

And  then the  House,  having  continued  to sit 
till  two  minutes  after  Nine of the  clock, 
adjourned till  To-morrow. 

[ N o. 

9 .] 

Friday,  21th  February,  1903. 

THE House  met  at  Twelve  of the  clock. 

Substituted 
Bills  Petitions 
[Lords.]
(Standing 
Orders 
complied 
with.) 

Substituted 
Bills  Petition 
(Standing 
Orders not 
complied 
with.) 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Explosions 
(Curtis's  and 
Harvey's 
Factory, 
Lower  Hope 
Point,  Cliffe, 
Kent.) 

P R A T E R S. 

MB..  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

for 
from  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  respect  of  the following 
Bills  introduced  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland) 
Act,  1899,  and  which  the  Chairman  of  Ways 
and  Means  had  directed  to  originate  in  the 
House  of  Lords,  they  have  certified  that  the 
Standing Orders have been complied with,  viz.:— 

Fife  Electric  Power  Company. 
Life  Association  of  Scotland. 
Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 

Limited. 

.  Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—  Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Petition 
for  the  following  Bill,  introduced  pursuant  to 
the  provisions  of  the  Private  Legislation  Pro­
cedure 
Orders  have not  been  complied  with,  viz.— 

(Scotland)  Act,  1899,  the  Standing 

Lanarkshire  and  Dumbartonshire  Railway 

Bill. 

..  Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented,  by 
His  Majesty's  Command.—Copy  of  Report  by 
Major  A.  Cooper-Key,  His  Majesty's  Inspector 
of  Explosives,  to  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the 
Home  Department, on  the  circumstances  attend­
ing  an Explosion  of  partly mixed  Cordite  Paste, 
which  occurred  at the  Factory  of  Messrs.  Curtis 
and  Harvey,  Limited,  at Lower  Hope Point,  near 
Cliffe, Kent,  on the  loth  December  1902. 

Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Pauperism 
(England 
and  Wales) 
(Monthly 
Statements.) 
N o.  41. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,—Return  to  an 

Order,  dated  the  24th  day  of  this  instant  Feb­
ruary,  for  a  Return  relative  to  Pauperism 
(England  and  Wales)  (Monthly  Statements). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Army  (Supple­
mentary 
Estimate. 
1902-3.) 

"No; 42. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick presented, by His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Supplementary  Estimate  of 
the further Amount that will  be  required  during 
the  year  ending  31st  March  1903  to  meet  Ex­
penditure  in  excess  of  that  provided  for  in the 
original  Army  Estimates  for  the  year,  for  the 
Pay,  &c.  of the  Army. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Army  Estimates  of  Effective  and  Non-Eflec- Army 

tive  Services  for  the  year  ending  31st  March 
1904. 

Estimates, 
1903-4.) 

No. 43. 

Estimate  of  the  Sum  required  for  the  year Army 
(Ordnance 
ending  31st  March  1904, to  defray the  Expense Factories 
of  the  Ordnance  Factories.  	
Estimate, 

1903-4.) 


Ordered, That the  said  Estimates be  referred  


to  the  Committee  of  Supply ;  and be  printed. 

No. 44. 


The  following  Papers,  pursuant  to  the  direc­
tions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  were  laid 
upon the  Table by  the  Clerk  of  the  House  :— 

Copy  of  Report  Of '/the  Comptroller  and Irish  Land 

Auditor  General  upon  the  Account  of  the  Irish 
Land Commission for the year ended  31st  March 
1902, together  with  the  Account  for the  above 
period,  and that from  22nd August  1881 to  31st 
March  1902. 

Copy  of  all  Applications  made  bv  the  First  Bank of 
Lord  of the  Treasury  and  the  Chancellor  of the  En®!and' 
Exchequer  to  the  Governor  and  Deputy  Go- •No* 
vernor of  the Bank  of  England, for  Advances  to 
Government  authorised  by  Parliament,  from the 
5lh  January  1902  to  the  5th  January  1903. 
Ordered, That  the  said  Papers be  printed. 

The  Outdoor  Relief  (Friendly  Societies)  Bill   Outdoor 
was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time ; ?j^£ntU 
and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole societies) 
House,  for  Monday  next. 

Bill. 

The  County  Courts  Jurisdiction  Extension   County  Courts 

Bill was, according to Order, read a second  time; Extension"1 
and  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Bill. 
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Pro- Law, &c. 
cedure. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Solicitors Bid. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "upon  this  day  six  months."—(Mr. 
Clancy.)

And  the  ^Question  being  proposed,  That  the 

word  "  now "  stand  part of  the  Question. 

And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And  Notice  being  taken,  at  a  quarter  past 
One of  the  clock,  that  Forty  Members  were  not 
present,  the  House  was-told  by  Mr.  Speaker; 
and  Fifteen  Members  only  being  present,  Mr. 
Speaker  retired  from the^Chair until Four of  the 
clock,  when  the  House  was  again  told  by  Mr. 
Speaker,  and  Sixteen  Members  only  being 
present, the House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker 
without  a Question  first  put till  Monday  next. 

[ N o.  1 0 .] 

, 

Monday,  2nd  March,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 
from  one  of the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for (Standing 
. 

Private  Bills,  That, in the  case of  the  following J ^  g 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  62 has been complied  with, 
viz.: 

Bridgwater  Gas  Bill.  

Broadstairs Gas  Bill.  

Central  London Railway  Bill.  

Charing  CrosEuston, 

Railway  Bill. 

F  3 

City 

and  Hampsteai


38 

2nd—3rd 

March. 

1903.  fNo.  10.  


City, and  South  London  Railway  Bill. 
Commercial  Gas  Bill. 
Coventry  Electric  Tramways  Bill.  

Crystal  Palace  District  Gas  Bill.  

Gas  Light  a<nd Coke  Company  Bill.  

Gorlestpn and  Southtown Gas  Bill.  

Great  Northern  and  City  Railway  Bill.  

Great  Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brompton

Railway  (New  Lines  and  Extensions) 
Bill. 

. 

; 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bill 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
for  petitions 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the case  of  the  Petition  S f n ot 
for the following  Bill,  the  Standing  Orders  have   complied 
not been  complied  with, vizi  : — 

with.) 

> 

London  County  Council 

(Tramways  and 

Improvements). 

Great  Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brompton

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

^ 

Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill. 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Great  Northern  Railway  Bill. 

v  Great  Southern  arid  Western  Railway  Bill. 
^  Great' Western  Railway  (Pension  Fund) 

Bill. 

Hampton  Court Gas  Bill. 
Humber  Commercial  Railway  and  Dock 

Bill. 

Ipswich  Gas  Bill. 
London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend  Railway 

Bill. 

......  '„\.:. 
Maidstone Gas  Bill. 
Metropolitan  District  Railway 

(Works) 

Bill-

Midland  and  Belfast  and Northern  Counties 

Railways  Bill. 

Midland  Railway  Bill. 
Neath,  Pontardawe, and Brynaman  Railway 

Bill. 


North  Middlesex Gas  Bill.  

North  West  London  Railway  Bill.  

Scarborough Gas  Bill.  

SittingSdurne  District  Gas  Bill.  


* "Sutton. District 'Water  Bill. 

Winchester  Water  and  Gas  Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bills  be  read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  Of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  63 has been  complied  with, 
vis.  :— 

East  Ardsley  Gas  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time. 

Mr.. Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Pri­
vate  Bills,  That, in respect of the Bills comprised 
in  the  List  reported  by  the  Chairman  of  Ways 
and  Means  as intended to originate in  the  House 
of  Lords,  he  haa  certified  that  the  Standing 
Orders  have  been  complied with  in the  following 
cases,  viz. 

Dewsbury,  Batjey,  and  Birstal  Tramways. 
Hamilton,  Motherwell,  and  Wishaw  Tram­

ways  (Part  I I I .)  Substituted  Bill. 

Preston  and  Horwich  Tramways. 

And  that  he  has  certified  that  the  Standing 
Orders  have  not  been  complied  with  in  the 
following  cases,  viz.:-— 

Gosport, Fareham,  and  Cosham  Tramways. 
Manchester  Southern  Tramways  (Lanca­

shire).

Manchester  Southern  Tramways  (Cheshire). 
Wakefield and District  Tramways. 

Private Bills 
(Standing 
Order  63 
complied 
with,) 

Private  Bills 
[Lords, 1 

Private  Bill 
Petitions 
[ Lords.1 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
complied 
With.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  Petitions  for  the 
following  Bills;  originating  in  the  Lords,  the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.:—  • 

Gosport,  Fareham,  and  Cosham  Tramways 

[Lords'].

Manchester  Southern  Tramways 

(Lanca­

shire)  [Lords].

Manchester. Southern  Tramways  ( Cheshire)

A  Petition  of  the  Coventry  Electric  Tram-   Coventry 
ways  Company,  praying  that  Provision  may  be  Electric 
made  in  the  Coventry Electric  Tramways  Bill,  ^  w a y  s 
authorising  the  Corporation  of  Coventry to  work 
the  Tramways  when  acquired, and  to  demand 
Tolls,  Rates,  and  Charges  for  the  use  of  the 
same,  and  of  the  Carriages  thereon,  was  pre­
sented, and read  : and referred to the Examiners 
of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills, 

A  Petition  of  the  Lanarkshire  aiid  Dumbar-  Lanarkshire 

tonshire  Railway  Company  and  the Caledonian 
Railway  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a Bill  Railway, 
to  authorise the Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire 
Railway  Company  to  raise  further  Moneys  to 
enable  the  Caledonian  Railway Company  to  sub­
scribe  for  additional  Shares  or Stock, to sanction 
certain  existing  Railways,  and  for  other  pur­
poses,  was presented,  and  read ;  and  referred  to 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue  his  War-  Woolwich 

rant to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown,  to make  out  a  Writ-
New  Writ  for  the  electing   of  a Member  to serve 
in  this  present  Parliament  for  the  Borough  of 
Woolwich, in the  room  of  Vice-Admiral  Charles 
William  de  la  Poer  Beresford,  commonly  called 
Lord  Charles Beresford,  who,  since  his  election 
for  the  said  Borough,  hath  accepted the  Office 
of  Steward  or  Bailiff  of  His  Majesty's  Manor 
of  Northstead,  in  the  County  of  York.—(Sir
Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  Ways and 
Ways  and  Means. 

Means. 

The  Barnsley  Corporation  (Water)  Bill  was   Barnsley 

read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

^ P 0 1 ^ ? }. 
(Water)  Bill, 

The  Bath  Corporation  Water  Bill  was  read  a   Bath 

second time  ;  and committed. 
. ' " • • . .•  n 

.

.

.

 . 

Corpoiation 
Water  BiU. 

The  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Bill   Beckenham 

was read a second  time;  and  committed. 

Council  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bristol,  London,  a nd  Bristol, 

Southern Counties Railway  Bill be read a second  J«nfl°n» and 
time  To-morrow, 

S f  ™ 
Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That 

the  City  and  North  East   City and 

Suburban  Electric  Railway Bill  be  read a second  North  East 
time  To-morrow.

X  T 
Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clapham  Junction  and ciapham 
Marble  Arch  Railway  (No.   1)  Bill  be  read  a Junction  and 
second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  10th  day of  this  ^ a ^ y
A r ch 
(No.  l)  Bill, 
instant  March, 

The  Cork Harbour  Bill  was  read  a  second   Cork  Harbour 

time ;  and  committed. 

Bill. 

The  Coventry and Arley  Railway  Bill was read  Coventry  and 

a  second time;  and committed.  

£r!?y 
Railway  Bill, 

\_Lords~]. 

The  Dublin  Improvement  (Bull  Alley  Area)   Dublin 

Wakefield and  District  Tramways  \_Lords~\.Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 
mi.  
A l l e y
l h  e  Area)  Bill. 

 
No. 16.]  3  EDW.  YTI. 
East  Ham 
^ X ° V e m e n V a  second  time;  aiid  committed. 

The  East  Ham  Improvement  Bill  was  read 

\0th—11th  March. 

39 


The  West Ham Corporation  Bill  was.  read  a  West  Ham 
Corporation 

second  time;  and committed. 

Ebbw  Vale 
Water  and 
Improvement 
Bill, 

The  Ebbw  Vale Water  and  Improvement  Bill 

was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

Ordered, That the  Wood Green Urban District  Wood  Green 
Council Bill  be  read k second  time  To-morrow.  comcilBm!0' 

The Erith  Tramways  and  Improvement  Bill 

Erith 
Tramways and  was read  a second time;  and  committed. 
Improvement 
Bill. 
Gas  Light and 
Coke  Com-
pany's  Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Gas Light  and  Coke  Com-
pany's  Acts  Amendment  Bill  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Wednesday  the  11th  day  of  this 
instant  March  (Evening  Sitting). 

Gatesheid 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  Gateshead Corporation  Bill  was  read  a 

second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Grindleford, Baslow,  and  Bakewell  Bail-
Grindleford, 
Baslow,  and  way  Bill  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com-
Bakewell 

Railway  Bill.  mitted. 


Hainanlt 
Forest  Bill. 

Hyde 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Kent Water 
Board  Bill. 

Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Llandrindod 
Wells 
Improvement 
Bill. 
London 
County 
Council 
(Electric 
Supply)  Bill.  


The  Hainault  Forest  Bill  was  read  a second 

time;  and  committed. 

The  Hyde  Corporation  Bill was read a  second 

time;  and  committed. 

Ordered, That  the  Kent  Water  Board  Bill  be 
read a second  time  upon  Monday  the  16th  day 
of  this instant  March. 

The  Leigh  Corporation  Bill  was read  a second 

time;  and  committed. 

The  Llandrindod Wells Improvement  Bill  was 

read a second' time;  and  committed. 

Ordered,  That  the  London  County  Council 
(Electric  Supply)  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Monday  next.  


London 
County 
Council 
(General 
Powers)  Bill.  March (Evening  Sitting). 

Ordered,  That  the  London  County  Council  

(General  Powers)  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  

upon  Wednesday  the  11th  day  of  this  instant 

The  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District  Council 

Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban  Bill  was read a second  time;  and  committed. 
District 
Council  Bill. 
Middles-
brough 
Corporation 

Bill. 


Bill be  read a second  time  To-morrow.  


Ordered, That the  Middlesbrough Corporation 

Nantyglo and 
Blaina  Water  

BUI. 

Nelson 
Corporation 
Bill. 

New 
Hunstanton 
Improvement 
Bill. 
Plymouth 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Sonth  Shields 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The Nantyglo and  Blaina  Water Bill  was read 


a second time ;  and committed. 

The iVfe/son Corporation  Bill was read  a second 

time;  and committed. 

The  New  Hunstanton Improvement  Bill  was 

read a second t i m e a nd  committed. 

The  Plymouth  Corporation  Bill  was  read  a 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  South  Shields  Corporation  Bill  was  read 

a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

Ordered, That  the  Thames Conservancy  Bill 
Thames 
Conservancy  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  the  l6th 
Bill. 

day  of this instant  March. 

Watford  and 
Edgware 
Bail way  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Watford  and  Edgware
Railway  Bill  be  read  a. second time  To-morrow. 

The Western Valleys (Monmouthshire) Sewer-
Western 
Valleys  (Mon- age  Board  Bill  was  read  a  second  time;  and 
mouthshire) 
Sewerage 
Board  Bill. 

committed. 

VOL. 168. 

Ordered, That the  Woolwich  Borough  Council Woolwich 

Bill  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  the 
16th day  of  this instant  March. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Publio 

read;  and ordered to lie upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide First 
Beport. 

Mr. Austen Chamberlain presented, pursuant to Telegraphs 
the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—Copy Written  Press 
of  the  Telegraph  (Foreign-Written  Anglo-Nor- Telegrams.) 
wegian  and  Anglo-Swedish  Press  Telegram) 
Regulations,  1903.  Dated  9th  February  1903. 

(Foreign­

Copy  of  the  Telegraph 

(Foreign:-Written Telegraphs 

Anglo-Danish  Press  Telegram)  Regulations, 
1903.  Dated  9th  February  1903. 

Ordered, That the said Papers  do lie upon the 

(Foreign­
Written  Press 
Telegrams.) 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  presented, pursuant to the Piers and 
directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—Copy  of  ^^Sona! 
Report by  the  Board  of  Trade of their Proceed- orders!)  " 
ings under  the  General  Pier  and Harbour  Act,  No* 47. 
1861,  and  the  General  Pier  and  Harbour  Act 
(1861)  Amendment  Act,  Session  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon 

the  Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His Army 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy of  Training Return 
of  Imperial  Yeomanry  for  1902. 

; 

eoman 

Ordered,  That  the said Paper do  lie upon the  


Table. 


Sir  William Anson presented, by His Majesty's  Board  of 
Command,—Copy  of  Statistics  of  Public  Ele-®d»«^ion 
mentary  Schools  and  Training  Colleges,  1901-2.  Elementary 

Ordered,  That  the said Paper,  do  lie upon the  Schools,  &c.) 

Table. 

Mr. Hayes  Fisher presented, by  His Majesty's Civil Services 

Command,—Estimates  for  Civil  Services  and and Bevenue 
Revenue  Departments  for  the  year  ending  31st Estimates11 " 
March  1904,  together  with  . a  Copy  of  the 1903-4. 
Memorandum  by  the Financial  Secretary  to the  No. 48. 
Treasury  relating  thereto. 

Ordered, That  the  said Estimates  be  referred 

to the  Committee  of  Supply  ;  and be  printed, 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain presented,  by  His Colonial 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy of  Colonial  Report,  ®fP° r t a. 
No.  382  (Trinidad  and  Tobago,  Report  for  (-Annual-> 
1901-2). 

Ordered. That  the  said Paper do lie upon the 

Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Committals 

directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—Copy  of  (Ireland.) 
Returns  from  the  Clerks  of  the  Crown  and 
Peace  in  Ireland  of  the  Number  of  Persons 
committed  for  Trial  in  the year  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon the 


Table. 


The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  by  His  Ma-Education 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  General  Report  by  (Scotland) 
His Majesty's Chief  Inspector  op the Schools in Keport?) 
the  Northern  Division  of  Scotland,  for  the  year 
1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do lie upon- the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  by  His  Ma-  Navy  Esti­
jesty's  Command,—Navy  Estimates for  the year matesi 1903-4. 
1903-4, with  Explanation  of Differences. 

N o -

F  4 

Copy 

40 	

2nd—3rd March. 

1903.  fNo.  10.  


Navy 
(Statement 
Explanatory 
of  Estimates.)  1903-4. 

Copy  of  Statement  of  the  First  Lord  of  the 
Admiralty  explanatory  of  the  Navy  Estimates, 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon the 
Table  ;  and that  the  said  Estimates  be referred 
to the  Committee  of  Supply;  and  be  printed. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon  Congested 

Friday  the  8th day of  May next,  the  Congested 
Districts  (Scotland) Act  (1897) Amendment  Bill   Act°(i897) 
was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be withdrawn. 

Amendment 
Bil1, 

Ordered,  That  the  adjourned  Debate'on  the  Solicitors  Bill. 

Trade  Reports 
(Annual 
Series.) 

Yiscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command, —  Copy  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports, Annual  Series, No.  2940. 

Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do  lie upon the 

Amendment  which,  upon  the  27th  day  of  Feb­
ruary  last,  was  proposed  to  be  made  to  the 
Question, That  the  Solicitors  Bill  be  now  read a 
second  time,  be resumed upon  Friday  next. 

Table. 

Augmentation 
of  Benefices. 
No. 50. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant  to  the  direc­
tions of  an Act  of Parliament,  was laid upon the 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of 
Return  of  Proceedings  under the  Augmentation 
of  Benefices  Act,  1863,  up  to  and inclusive  of 
the  28th  February  1903. 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  be  printed. 

New  'Member 
sworn. 

Thomas Rybnm  Buchanan,  Esquire,  Member 
for the  County  of Perth  (Eastern Division),  was 
sworn. 

Mr.  Walter Long  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  Local 

section  ten of the Local  Government  Act,  1888 : 
And  the  same was  ordered  to  be read  a second  p^ers)^!!. 
time upon  Monday next  ;  and to  be printed 

Bill 65. 

Mr.  Nannetti,  supported  by  Mr.  Joyce,  Mr.  Trade  

Sheehan, Mr.  Shackleton, Mr.  Keir  Hardie,  and  ^" r^ t s i on 

Mr.  Crean presented  a Bill to  provide for  Arbi- BUI. 

tration  in  Trade  Disputes :  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time upon  Friday  

the 8th day  of  May  next;  and  to be  printed.  


jjjh  66.  


A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being  Galway  City  


County 
Councils 
(Ireland) 
(Salaries.) 

Ordered,  That there be laid before this  House, 
a Return  showing  the  Salary  and  Emoluments 
of the  Secretary  of  each  County  Council  in  Ire­
land, and the Remuneration  paid  to  Permanent 
and Temporary  Clerks  employed  in  the  Secre­
tary's  Office in  each  County  in  Ireland,  for  the 
three years ending  the  31st  day  of  March  1900, 
1901, and  1902 respectively.—(Mr.  lU'Govern.) 

Drama  and 
Opera 
("Subsidies) 
(Foreign 
Countries,  &c.) before this House, a Return from British  Diplo­

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented  to His Majesty, that He will be graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 

British 
Museum. 	

matic  or  Consular  Officers  as  to  Financial 
Support,  whether  in  the  form  of  Subsidies, 
Guarantees, or Buildings, or  Sites for  Buildings, 
given  from  State  or  Municipal  Resources  to 
Dramatic, Operatic, or  Musical  Performances in 
the  Countries  to  which  such  Officers  are  ac­
credited, specifying  in  each  case the Amount  or 
Value  and  the  Conditions  ^if  any)  attached 
thereto.—(Mr.  Stuart-Wortley.) 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this  House, 
a  Copy  of  the  Accounts  of  the  Income  and 
Expenditure  of  the  British  Museum  (Special 
Trust  Funds)  for  the  year  ending  the 31st day 
of  March  1903 ;  and Return  of  the  Number  of 
Persons  admitted  to  visit  the  Museum  and  the 
British  Museum  (Natural  History)  in  each  year 
from 1897 to  1902,  both  years  inclusive ;  toge­
ther  with a Statement  of  the Progress  made  in 
the arrangement  and  description of  the  Collec­
tions, and an Account  of  Objects  added  to  them 
in the year  1902.—(Mr.  John Morley.) 

Shops  BilL 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Friday  next,  the  Shops  Bill  was read,  and  dis­
charged. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  withdrawn. 

proposed,  That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue his  War- Writ-

rant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown  in  Ireland to 

make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  election  of  a  

Member to  serve  in  this present  Parliament  for  

the City  of  Galway, in the room of Arthur  A If red 

Lynch,  adjudged  guilty  of  high  treason—(Mr.  

Attorney  General);  


An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to  

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word  

"  That"  to  the end of the  Question,  and adding 

the words "  no Writ  for  the  City  of  Galway be 

"  issued  in this  present  Session "—(Sir  George

Hartley),—instead  thereof.  


And  the  Question  being  put,  That the words  

left  out  stand  part  of  the  


proposed  to  be 
Question  ;  


The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to the  Left.  

m  it 
Tellers  for the I  H o o d> 

r 

, i  (Sir  Alexander  AclandA


1,248. 


I eas, 

| j^r.  Anstruther : 


Tellers for  the f Sir  George  Bartley,  


Noes, 

\Mr.  Malcolm:  


\  45. 

So  it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question being  put;  

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do issue his  War­
rant  to the  Clerk  of  the  Crown  in Ireland,  to  

make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  election  of  a  

Member  to  serve in this present  Parliament  for  

the  City  of  Galway,  in  the  room  of  Arthur  

Alfred  Lynch,  adjudged  guilty  of  high  treason.  


The  House, according to  Order, resolved itself  Supply,  


into the  Committee  of  Supply.  


(In  the  Committee.)  

Civil  Services  (Supplementary)  Estimates,  

1902-3. 


Class  I. 

1.   £ .  7^500  (Supplementary  Sum),  the  year  


ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903, for  Ex­
penditure  in  respect  of  Royal  Palaces  and 
Marlborough  House. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Franchise  and 
Removal  of  	 Friday  next,  the  Franchise  and  Removal  of 
Women's 
Women's  Disabilities  Bill  was  read,  and  dis-
Disabilities 
charged. 
Hill. 	

upon  Friday  the 22nd  day  of  May  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Class  III. 
2.  £.  20,300  (Supplementary  Sum),  the  year 
ending  on the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  for  the 
Expenses  of  the Prisons  in England and  Wales.
Class  VII. 
3.  £.  70,000, the year  ending  on the  31st day 
Friday  next,  the  Wages  Boards  Bill  was read,  of  March  1903, to repay  to the  India  Office  the 
Expenses  of  the  Entertainment  in  this  Country 
and  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  of  Indian  Representative  Visitors  at  the  Coro-

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 

Wages Boards 
Bill. 

upon Friday  the  22nd  day  of  May  next. 

nation  of  His  Majesty. 



JSTo.  10.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

2nd  March.  	

41 


Class  II. 

4.  Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Supplementally  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  2,000, 
be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to defray the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course  of payment during  the 
year  ending  on the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  for 
the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of  certain  services 
transferred  from  the  Mercantile  Marine  Fund, 
and other services connected  with  the  Mercantile 
Marine  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  the  Chairman  do  report  Progress  ; 
and  ask leave to sit again—(Mr.  Gibson  Bowles)  : 
—Motion,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  put.  

The  Committee  divided.  

T  11 rs f  r  th  I 
) 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

6	  Yeas01" 

H o o d  >  

' 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Kearley, 

Noes, 

Class   Y . 

Alexander  Acland-j 

f 1 9 7 ' 

J 
| 115 

Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Supplementary  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  10,000, 
be granted  to  His  Majesty,  to defray the  Charge 
which  will  come in  course  of payment during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903, for 
the  Expenses  in  connection  with  His  Majesty's 
Embassies,  Missions,  and  oE Consular  Establish­
ments Abroad,  and other Expenditure  chargeable 
on  the  Consular  Vote  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  9,900,  be  granted 
for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Charles Hobhouse) 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the fMr.  Charles  Hobhovse,  \ 
\Mr.  Courtenay  Warner ;J 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA

Yeas, 
„ 

„, 
Tellers  for  the I  H o o ^	 

JNoes, 

[Mx.  Anstruther  : 

108. 

'  1 8 9> 
\ 

Original  Question put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolutions  to  be  reported. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Supplementary  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  69,600, 
be granted to  His  Majesty, to  defray the  Charge 
which will  come  in course  of  payment during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1.903, 
for  the  Grant  in  Aid   of  the  British  Protectorate 
in  East  Africa. 

And  it  being  half-past  Seven   of  the  clock, 
the  Chairman  left  the  Chair to  make  his  Report 
to  the  House. 

year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903, 
for  the  Grant  in  Aid  of  the British  Protectorate 
in  East  Africa  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum, not exceeding   £ . 69,500, be granted 
for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  M'Kenna)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  thej Mr.  M'Kenna, 

Yeas, 

I Mr.  Thomas Bayley: 

'I 
1 

79. 

Tellers  for  the  f  ^  Alexander  Acland-~\  


xj 
iNoes, 

•<  Hood, 
[ Mr.  Anstruther: 

f  141. 

J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 

Class  I I. 

2.   £ .  620 

(Supplementary  Sum),  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903, for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  General  Valuation 
and  Boundary  Survey  of  Ireland. 

Class  IV. 

3.  £.292,807  (Supplementary  Sum),  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903, for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Board  of  Educa­
tion. 

4.  Motion made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding  £.28,000, 
be  granted to His Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  for 
the  Expenses  of  the  Commissioners  of  National 
Education  in  Ireland  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That a Sum, not exceeding  £ .  27,900,  be  granted 
for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Boland); 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the f Captain  Donelan, 

\ 
I Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien  ;  J 
fSir  Alexander  Acland-\ 

Yeas, 
m 
j. 
I  eliers  tor  the  J 
•	 
„ 
i 
H o o d >	  
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Noes 
' 

,, 

l no 
( l 2 8 ' 

J 

63. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  

Resolutions  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the  

Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee  

had  come  to  several  Resolutions.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  T o­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  To­

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ;  

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the matter  to  them  referred  ;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to  move,  That  the Committee may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

Supply. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, resolved itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  (Supplementary)  Estimates, 
1902-3. 

Class   V. 

1.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Supplementary  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  69,600, 
be  granted  to  His Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course of  payment during  the 

VOL.  158. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved  Outdoor 
itself  into  a  Committee  on  the  Outdoor  Relief  SS 1^., 
(Friendly  Societies)  Bill.

K  g  Bin. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,   NO.  1 and  No.  2,  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him   to 
report  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bankruptcy 
Second Reading  of  the Bankruptcy  Law  Amend-  L a  w  Amnm|­
ment  Bill; 
mentBiU. 

G	 

Ordered, 













 
42 

2nd—3rd March. 

1903. 
And  then the House,  having continued to sit 

till  five  minutes  after Twelve  of  the  clock  

on  Tuesday  morning, adjourned  till  this  

day. 

' 

fNo. 10. 


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill.  Second  Beading of the Cruelty  to Animals  Bill; 
And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now read  a 
second  time; 

And  a Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Tuesday, 3rd  March,  1903  : 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Wednesday  next. 

Incest  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Heading  of  the  Incest  Bill; 

Ordered,.That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon Thursday  next. 

Merchandise 
Marks BUI. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  11th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

Public 
Trustee  Bill.  Second  Reading  of the  Public  Trustee  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  12th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

Bank  Holidays 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland)  BUI.  Committee  on the Bank Holidays (Ireland)  BiU; 

Resolved, That  this House  will,  this day,  re­

solve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Light 
Locomotives 
(Ireland)  Bill,  (Ireland)  Bill. 

The House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Light  Locomotives 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   to  No.  A, agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and directed  him  to 
report  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 

time 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in a 
Trustee  Act 
Bill to  amend the  Trustee  Act,  1893  :  And  that 
(1893) 
Amendment.  Mr.  Galloway,  Lord  Hugh  Cecil,  Sir  Charles 
Renshaw, and  Mr.  John Hutton  do  prepare,  and 
bring it in. 

Libel. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Law  for  Libel  in  connection 
with  the  Newspaper  Press:  And  that  Major 
Rasch,  Colonel  Lockwood, Mr.  Ernest  Gray,  and 
Mr.  Strutt do  prepare,  and bring  it in. 

Trusiee Act 
(1893) 
Amendment 
B i ll  67.  

Mr.  Galloway  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the 
Trustee  Act,  1893 :  And  the  same was read  the 
first  time, and ordered  to  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Libel  Bill. 
B i ll  68. 

Major  Rasch.  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  for  Libel  in  connection  with  the  News-
paper  Press  :  And  the  same  was  read  the first 
•time; and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Monday  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

[No.  11.] 

Tuesday,  3rd  March,  1903; 

I; 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

TH  E  Comptroller  of  the Household  reported  King's Speech 

to the House, That His Majesty, having be e n  -At,awer  t o 

attended  with  their  Address  of  the  26th  day  o f A d d r e s a) 
February  last,  was  pleased  to  receive  the  same 
very  grkciously,  and  to  give  the 
following 
..,••... 
Answer: 

\ 

I  have  received  with  great  satisfaction  the 
loyal  and  dutiful expression  of  your  Thanks  for 
the  Speech  with  which  I  opened  the  present 
Session  of  Parliament. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed the  House  The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of of  Ways  and 
Ways  and  Means.' 

Means-

,  ,

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ^ a n dg2 g 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  01  the following complied 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  62 has  been complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Midland  Great  Western  Railway  of Ireland 

Bill. 

Walker and  Wallsend Union  Gas  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bills be read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, —Report   Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  follow- c o m p l i ed 
ing Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  63  has  been  complied  with, 
viz.:—•  , 

London  United  Tramways  Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read a second time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for ^de^&fan ^ 
Private  Bills,  That, in the  case of  the  following 63r complied11 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Orders  No.  62 and No.  63  have  been 
complied  with,  viz.  :— 

Newcastle-upon- Tyne  Electric  Supply  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time.  


Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ^" r
dl6n6g
Private  Bills,  That,  in the case  of  the following  cJmprlie(i 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  66  has  not  been  complied 
with, viz.  :— 

Mullingar,  Kells,  and  Drogheda  Railway 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

The  Stroud  District  and  Cheltenham Tram- Stroud 
District  and 
ways  Bill  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com- Cheltenham 
mitted. 
Tramways 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bristol, 

Second  Reading  of  the  Bristol,  London,  and 
Southern  Counties  Railway  Bill; 

Iiondon,  and 
Southern 
Counties 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time Railway  Bill. 

upon  Thursday  the  12th  day  of  this  instant 
March  at the  Evening  Sitting. 

The 



No.  16.]  3  EDW.  YTI. 

\0th—11th  March. 

4 3 

City  and 
Nortfc  Bast 
Suburban 
Electric 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  pursuant  to  University  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  City  and  North  East  the  directions  of  an Act,of  Parliament,—Copy   Aberdeen,
Suburban  Electric Railway  Bill; 

of  Abstract  of  Accounts  of  the  University  of  No. 52. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Aberdeen  for  the  year  ending  15th  September 

upon  Thursday  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  1902. 
March,  at the  Evening  Sitting. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Middlesbrough  The  Middlesbrough  Corporation  Bill  was,  ac-
Corporation 

c o r d i n  g   f 0  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented, —  Alterations  in 
committed. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Watford and 
Edgware 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Watford  and  Edgware
Railway  Bill; 

^
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated the

27th  day of  November,  in  the  last  Session  of  prayer.  

Parliament, for  a Return  relative  to  Alterations  No. 53, 

in  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer.  


°f 

^ 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

the  Table  ;  and be  printed.  


upon Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Wood  Green
Urban  District  S e c o n (  i  Reading  of  the  Wood  Green  Urban  Dis-
Council  Bill.

.   , , 

.  . 
trict  Council  Bill; 

Romford and 
District 
Tramways. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments.) 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Wages  and 
Effects of 
Deceased 
Seamen. 

No. 51. 

Bankruptcy 
Courts 
(Ireland.) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

A  Petition  of  the  Empire  Electric  Light 
and  Power  Company,  for  leave  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  authorise  the  Empire  Electric  Light 
and  Power  Company,  Limited,  to  construct 
Tramways in Romford and the adjoining Districts 
in  the  County  of  Essex,  and for  other  purposes, 
was presented, and read ;  and a  Bill  was ordered 
to  be  brought  in  accordingly,  by  Mr.  Louis 
Sinclair and Mr.  Price. 

A  Petition  of the  London County  Council, for 
leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  enable  the  London 
County  Council  to  construct  and  work  Tram­
ways  in the  County  of  London ;  to  make  Street 
Improvements;  and  to  acquire  and  use  Lands 
for  the  purposes  of  a  Station  or  Stations  for 
generating  Electric  Energy;   to  empower  the 
Council  of  the  Metropolitan  Borough  of  Wool­
wich  to  widen  and  improve  Well  Hall  Road,
and for  other  purposes,  was  presented,  and read, 
and referred  to the  Select  Committee  on  Stand­
ing  Orders. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Ordered, That the  Account  relative  to  Wages 

and  Effects of  Deceased  Seamen,  which  was  pre­
sented  upon  the  23rd  day  of  February  last,  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an Act  of  Parliament,—Returns  of 
the  Official  Assignees  of  the  Court  of  Bank­
ruptcy  in  Ireland,  and  the  Local  Courts  at  Bel­
fast  and  Cork,  for  the  year  ending  on  the  31st 
day  of  December  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper do lie upon  the 

Table. 

German 
Tariff. 

Railways 
(Certificates) 
(Axminster 
and  Lyme 
Regis Light 
Railway 
Company.) 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Translation of  the 
new  General  Customs  Tariff  of  Germany, with 
comparison,  as far  as  possible,  of  the  Rates  of 
Customs Duty  contained  in  the  Tariff  with  the 
Rates  at present  in  force  on  Imports  into  Ger­
many  from the  United  Kingdom. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the directions of an Act  of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Draft  Certificate  under  the  Railway  Com­
panies  Powers  Act,  1864, of the  Board  of  Trade 
authorising  the  Axminster and Lyme  Regis  Light 
Railway  Company  to raise  additional  Capital. 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

VOL.  158. 

, 

Ordered, That there  be  laid  before this House, Foreign Trade 

a Return  of Accounts  relating  to  the  Trade  and an4  Corn-
Commerce  of  certain  Foreign  Countries  andmerce" 
British  Possessions.-^-(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of  Selection  

Selection;  That  they  had  selected  the following  (Standing  

Six  Members  to  be  the  Chairmen's  Panel,  and (cSme°n's 

to  serve  as Chairmen  of the  two  Standing  Com-  Panel.)  

mittees  to  be  appointed  under  Standing  Order  

No.  47  :—Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis,  Sir  Thomas  

Esmonde,  Sir  James  Fergusson,  Lord  Edmoud  

Fitzmaurice,  Mr.  Laurence  Hardy,  and  Mr. 
Stuart- Wortley.


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  


Table.  .  


o m mi   ee 

(including  Agriculture  and  Fishing),  T r a de   &c 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of  Selection  

Selection;  That  they  had nominated  the  follow-  ^ ^ t e e s  ) 

ing Members  to  serve on the Standing Committee
for  the  consideration  of  all  Bills  relating  to 
Trade 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures,  which  may,  by 
Order  of  the  House,  be  committed  to  such 
Standing  Committee :—Mr.  Attorney-General, 
Mr.  Baird,  Mr.  Baldwin,  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour,
Mr.  Beckett,  Mr.  Boland, Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen,
Mr.  John Burns,  Mr.  Burt,  Sir  Charles  Cayzer, 
Mr.  Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr.  Channing,
Mr.  Cochrane,  Mr.  Cohen,  Mr.  Jesse  Collings, 
Sir John  Colomb,  Mr.  Cremer, Mr.  Crombie, Mr. 
Dillon,  Sir  Frederick  Dixon-Hartland,  Mr. 
Doughty,  Mr.  Farrell,  Sir  Fortescue  Flannery,
Sir  Henry  Fowler,  Mr.  Galloway,  Mr.  Garfit,
Sir  Alfred  Hickman, Sir  William Houldsworth, 
Sir James Joicey,  Mr.  Lambert, Mr.  Bonar  Law, 
Sir  Elliott Lees, Mr.  Lloyd-George,  Colonel  Long,
Mr.  Walter  Long,  Mr.  Charles M'Arthur,  Dr. 
MacDonnell,  Mr.  William M'Killop,  Sir William 
Mather,  Mr.  Maxwell,  Mr.  T.  P.  O'Connor,
Mr.  Parkes,  Mr.  Pike  Pease,  Colonel  Pilking­
ton,  Sir  James  Rankin,  Sir  Charles  Renshaw, 
Mr.  Herbert  Roberts,  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  Mr. 
Round,  Mr.  Runciman,  Mr.  T.  W.  Russell, 
Mr.  Stuart  Samuel, Sir  Henry  Seton-Karr,  Mr. 
Thomas  Shaw, Sir  John Barrington  Simeon, Sir 
Edward  Strachey,  Mr.  Talbot,  Mr.  Theodore 
Taylor,  Mr.  Tennant,  Mr.  Whitley  Thomson,
Sir  William  Tomlinson, Mr.  Tully,  Mr.  George
Whiteley,  Colonel  Williams,  Sir Frederick  Wills, 
Mr. John  Wilson  (Durham),  Mr.  Wolff",  and  Mr. 
Samuel Young. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they  had nominated  the  following 
Members to  serve  on  the  Standing  Committee 
for  the  consideration  of  all Bills  relating to  Law, Law, &c. 
and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure, 
which  may,  by  Order  of  the  House,  be  com­
mitted  to such Standing Committee  :—The  Loro 
Advocate,  Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas,  Mr. 
Asquitli, Mr.  Atherley-Jones,  Mr.  Atkinson,  Mr. 
Barlow,  Sir  George  Bartley,  Mr.  Butcher,  Mr, 
Carew,  Lord  Hugh  Cecil,  Mr„  Clancy,  Mr. 
Coghill, 
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44 

2nd—3rd 

Coghill,  Mr.  Colston,  Mr.  Cripps,  Mr.  Bromley-
Davenport,  Sir  Charles Dilke,  Mr. Dillon, Mr.  de 
Tatton  Egerton,  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot,  Mr.  Samuel 
Evans, Sir  George Fardell, Mr. Flynn, Mr. Vicary
Gibbs, Sir  Frederick  Godson, Mr.  Goulding,  Mr. 
Henry  David  Greene,  Mr.  Haldane,  Mr.  Har­
wood, Mr.  Timothy M.  Healy,  Mr. James Heath,
Mr.  Helder,  Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill,  Mr.  Henry
Hobhouse,  Mr.  John  Hutton,  Mr.  Jacoby,  Mr. 
Brynmor  Jones,  Mr.  Jordan, Mr.  Lees  Knowles, 
Mr.  Lawrence,  Sir  Joseph  Leese,  Mr.  Lloyd
Morgan,  Mr. Loder, Mr. Loyd, Mr. Lyttelton,  Mr. 
Swift  MacNeill,  Mr.  Middlemore, -Mr. William 
Moore,  Mr.  Morton,  Mr.  Newdigate,  Captain 
Norton,  Sir  Francis  Sharp Powell,  Lieutenant-
Colonel  Pryee-Jones,  Sir  Robert  Reid,  Mr. 
Remnant, Mr.  Matthew  White Ridley,  Mr.  Bryn
Roberts,  Mr.  Parker  Smith,  Mr.  Soames,  Mr. 
Solicitor  General,  Sir  Ernest  Spencer,  Mr. 
Stevenson,  Sir  Benjamin  Stone,  Mr.  Thornton,
Mr.  Vre,  Sir  Howard  Vincent,  Mr.  Robert 
Wallace, Mr.  Whitley, and  Sir James  Woodhouse. 

Private 
Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com-
Legislation  mittee ;  That, in  pursuance  of  the  provisions  of 
Procedure 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland) 
(Scotland) 
Act,  1899,  they  had  selected  the 
following 
Act,  1899 
(Commis-
Fifteen  Members  to  form  the  Parliamentary 
sioners.) 
Panel  of  Members of  this House  to act  as  Com­
missioners :—Mr.  Emmott,  Mr.  John  Edward 
Gordon  (Elgin),  Mr.  Charles  Hobhouse.  Mr. 
Alfred  Hutton,  Mr.  Brynmor  Jones, Mr.  Loyd,
Mr.  M'Crae,  Mr.  Pym,  Sir  Charles  Renshaw, 
Mr.  Abel  Smith,  Mr.  Parker  Smith, Sir  Walter 
Thorburn,  Mr.  Eugene  Wason, Mr.  John  Wilson 
(Falkirk),  and  Mr.  Wylie. 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Captain  Jessel,  supported  by  Mr.  Hay,  Mr* 
Local 
Authorities'  Galloway, Mr. Atherley-Jones, Sir  Seymour King, 
Officers' 
Sir  John  Blundell  Maple,  Mr.  Sinclair,  Major 
Superannua­
Rasch,  Mr,  Freeman-Thomas,  and Mr.  Wanklyn,
tion  Bill. 
presented  a Bill  to  enable  Local  Authorities  to 
adopt  the  provisions  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' 
Superannuation  Act,  1896 :  And  the  same  was 
ordered to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Thursday 
next;  and  to be  printed. 

Bill 69. 

Criminal 
Sir  Howard  Vincent,  supported  by  Mr.  Forde 
Aliens  Bill.  Ridley,  Mr.  Cohen, Mr.  Claude Hay,  Mr.  Plum-
B i ll  70.  mer,  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,  Mr.  Harry  Samuel, 
Sir  John Blundell  Maple,  Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs, and 
Major  Rasch, presented  a  Bill  to  exclude  and 
deport  Criminal  Aliens  :  And  the  same  was  or­
dered  to be read  a second  time  upon  Friday  the 
20th  day of this instant March;  and to be printed. 

Supply, 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself 

into the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  (Supplementary)  Estimates, 
1902-3. 

Class  II. 

1.   £ .  3,700  (Supplementary  Sum),  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st day  of  March  1903, for  the 
Salaries  and Expenses  of  the Department of  His 
Majesty's  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Colonies. 

Class  V. 

2. Motion made,  and Question proposed, That a 
Supplementary  Sum, not exceeding  £.1,016,000, 
be  granted  to  His Majesty, to defray the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during 
the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903, 
lor  sundry  Colonial  Services,  including  a  Grant 
in  A i d: 

1903.  fNo.  10.  


March. 
Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.1,015,900, 
be granted for the said Service—(Mr. Louyh)  :— 
Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Original  Question  put; 
The  Committee  divided. 
. 
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Tellers for  the  
1  e a s  ' 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-\ 

I Mr.  Anstruther:  


^  ^ 

215. 

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Lough,  


Noes, 

I Mr.  Churchill: 

148. 

} 

Army  (Supplementary)  Estimate,  1902-3. 
3.  £.  100  (Supplementary  Sum),  the  year 

ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  for  E x­
penditure  in  excess  of  that  provided  for  in  the 
original  Army  Estimates  for  the  year  for  the 
Pay,  &c. of  the  Army. 

Resolutions to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the Committee 
had  come to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House, that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may have  leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported  Supply 
from the  Committee  of  Supply of  the 2nd  March t2nd  March, 
(Afternoon  Sitting)  several  Resolutions ;  which  Sitt®™j0n 
were  read,  as follow  : — 

Beport. 

Civil  Services  (Supplementary)  Estimates,  

1902-3. 


Class  I. 

1.  That  a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding  Royal  Palaces 

£ .  7,500,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  and  Mari-
the Charge  which will come  in  course of payment H°0r°"e
g
during the year  ending  on the  31st  day of  March  (Sapplemen­
1903,  for  Expenditure  in  respect  of  Royal  tar7-J 
Palaces  and Marlborough House. 

Class  III. 

2.  That  a  Supplementary  Sum,  not  exceeding  prisons, 
£ .  20,300, be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  England  and 
the  Charge  which will  come  in  course  of  pay- ^ementary") 
ment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st day  of 
March  1903, for  the  Expenses  of  the  Prisons  in
England and  Wales. 

1 

Class  V I I. 

3.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  70,000,  be Indian 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  ^°™°ation 
which will  come in course of  payment  during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  to 
repay  to the  India  Office  the  Expenses  of  the 
Entertainment  in  this  Country of  Indian  Repre­
sentative  Visitors  at  the  Coronation  of  His 
Majesty. 

Class  II. 

4.  That  a Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding  Mercantile 
£.2,000,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  Marine Fund 
the Charge  which  will  come in course of payment mentary 
during  the year ending on the  31st  day of March 
1903,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of  certain 
Services  transferred  from the Mercantile  Marine 
Fund,  and  other  Services  connected  with  the 
Mercantile  Marine. 

Class  V. 

5.  That a Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding  Embassies  and 

£. 10,000, be granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  Missions 
the  Charge Which  will  come  in  course  of  pay- ^emaCVST 
ment during  the  year  ending  on the  31st  day of

March 1903, for the  Expenses in connection  with  

His 


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\0th—11th  March. 

45 


His  Majesty's  Embassies,  Missions,  and  of 
Consular  Establishments  Abroad,  and  other  Ex­
penditure  chargeable  on  the  Consular  Vote. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Supply 
[2nd  March, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported 
from the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  2nd  day 
of  this  instant  March  (Evening  Sitting)  several 
Resolutions ;  which  were  read,  as follow : 

British 
Protectorate 
in  East  Africa 
(Supplemen­
tary.) 

Civil  Services  (Supplementary)  Estimates, 
1902-3. 
Class  Y. 
1.  That  a Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding 
£ . 69,600, be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the  Charge  which will  come in course of  payment 
during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of 
March  1903, for the  Grant  in Aid  of  the  British 
Protectorate  in East  Africa. 

Class  II. 

General 
Valuation  and 
Boundary 
Survey  of 
Ireland  (Sup­
plementary.) 

2.  That  a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding 
£ . 620,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the Charge  which will come  in course of payment 
during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of 
March  1903,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of 
the  General  Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey  of 
Ireland. 

Board  of 
Education 
(Supplemen­
tary.) 

National 
Education 
in  Ireland 
(Supplemen­
tary.) 

Ways  and 
Means. 

Mr.  Speaker 
leaves  the 
Chair. 
No  further 
Business. 

Ministry  of 
Commerce. 

Class  IY. 

3.  That  a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding 
£ .  292,807, be  granted to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of  pay­
ment during the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of 
March  1903, for the  Salaries and Expenses of the 
Board  of  Education. 

4. That  a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding 
£.28,000,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the Charge  which will  come in course of  payment 
during  the year  ending on the  31st  day  of  March 
1903, for  the  Expenses  of  the  Commissioners  of 
National  Education  in Ireland. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time, were  agreed  to. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

There  being  no  further  Business  set  down 
for  the  Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  the 
Chair until this  Evening's  Sitting. 

Evening  Sitting. 
A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  "  That  the  constitution  of  the  Board 
of  Trade  has become  obsolete,  and  this  House  is 
of  opinion  that  a department  presided  over  by  a 
Minister  of  Commerce  and  Industry,  having  the 
status  of  a Principal  Secretary  of  State,  should 
be  substituted  for  the  present  office,  to  which 
should be  entrusted all matters more  particularly 
appertaining  to  commerce  and  industry,  and  to 
that  end  that  an inquiry  should  be forthwith  in­
stituted  with the  view  of  re-arranging the  duties 
and  functions  of  existing  departments  "—(Mr. 
Hoult)  ; 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  That,"  to  the  end  of  the  Question,  and  adding 
the  words  "  with,  a  view  to  administrative 
"  efficiency, this House  calls  on  His  Majesty's 
"  Government  to  undertake  a  redistribution  of 
"  duties  between  the  various  Government  De­
"  partments concerned,  with  due  regard  to  the 
"  interests  of  labour."—(Sir  Charles Dilke.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part of  the 
Question  : — The  said  proposed  Amendment  and 
Motion,  were severally, with leave of  the  House, 
withdrawn. 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Housing of 
Second  Reading of the  Housing  of  the  Working J^e^Vorking 
Classes (London) Bill  ; 

(London) 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  Bill,  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bank  Holidays 
Committee on  the Bank Holidays (Ireland) Bill;   (Ireland)  Bill. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Tuesday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the said  Committee. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to  

sit  till ten minutes  before  Twelve  of  the  

clock,  adjourned  till  To-morrow.  


H O U SE   OP  COMMONS. 

In  pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  1, 

"  Sittings  of the  House  ; " 

I  hereby  nominate—  


The  Right  Honourable  Arthur  Frederick 

Jeffreys,


The  Right  Honourable  Charles  Beilhy


Stuart- Wortley, 


The  Right  Honourable  Henry Hobhouse, 

Mr. John Edward  Ellis,  and  

Mr.  Edward  Blake,  


to  act  during this Session  as temporary  Chairmen 
of  Committees  when  requested  by  the Chairman 
of  Ways  and  Means. 

W I L L I AM  C O U RT  G U L L Y,  


Speaker. 


3rd  March  1903.  


[No.  12.] 

Wednesday,  4th  March,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

f\R  D  E  R  E D,  That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue  Sussex 
^  his  Warrant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown, to  (Eastern or 
make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  electing   of  a  ^ t D i v i s k n) 
Member  to  serve  in this  present  Parliament  for 
the  County of  Sussex (Eastern or Rye  Division), 
in the  room  of  Colonel  Arthur  Montagu  Brook­
field,  who,  since  his  election  for the said  County, 
hath  accepted  the  Office of His Majesty's  Consul 
at  Monte  Video.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed the  House   The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  of Ways  and 
Ways  and  Means.

Means

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Billings hurst  and  District  Biilingshurst  

Gas  Bill  be read  a second  time  upon Wednesday  a nd  District  

the  18th  day  of  this instant  March.

G as  B i lL 

The  Order  made,  upon  the  24th  day of  Feb-London 

rnary  last,  That  the  London  Building  Acts  g i l d i ng  Acts 
(Amendment)  Bill  be  read  a second  time,  was BiiT"1
read,  and  discharged. 

m

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Ordered,  That  the  Seaforth  and  Sefton June-  Seaforth  and 

tion  Railway  Bill.be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Wednesday  the  18th  day  of  this instant  March.  Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the West  Sussex Water  Bill   be  West  Sussex 

read  a second  time  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Water  Bill. 

A  Bill  to  authorise the Empire Electric Light Romford and 

and  Power  Company,  Limited,  to  construct ®^striot 
Tramways  in  Romford  and  the  adjoining Dis-  Bill, 
tricts  in  the  County  of  Essex,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was read  the  first  time ;  and  referred 
to the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Local 
jesty's Command,—Copy of Index to the Reports (Royal 
of  the  Roval  Commission  on  Local  Taxation. 
G  3 

Mr. 

Commission.) 







 
Foreign 
Trade and 

Commerce. 
No. 54. 

Sea Fisheries 
Regulation 
Act,  1888. 

N o.  55, 

Census of 
Scotland. 
"1901. 

46 

4:th March. 

[No. 12 


Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Shanghai  

to  an Order,  dated  the  3rd  day  of  this  instant  sented to  His Majesty, that He will be graciously  (Consular 
March, for  a Return  relative  to  Foreign  Trade  pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid
  uri  10  l o n
before  this  House,  a  Return  giving1  Modus 
arid  Commerce. 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant  Vivendi  adopted  with  regard  to  Consular  Juris-
to  the  directions of  an Act  of  Parliament,—Copy  diction  in  International  Settlement  at Shanghai. 

of  Order  made by the  Board  of  Trade,  uuder the  —(Mr.  Joseph  Walton.)  

provisions  of  the Sea  Fisheries  Regulation  Act,  

1888,  for  the  variation  of  their  Order  creating 
the  Devon  Sea  Fisheries  District,  together  with 
Report  by  Inspector  on  Inquiry. 

'' 

Colonel  Long,  supported  by  Mr.  Lee,  Mr.  Market 
Raymond  Greene,  Sir  Thomas  Esmonde,  and Gardeners' 
Mr.  Channing,  presented  a  Bill  to  remove  cer-°?£ p e n 3 a t i or 
tain  Doubts  as  to  the  meaning  of  the  Market  gjjj 
Gardeners'Compensation  Act,  1895:  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Wednesday  the 18th  day  of  this instant  March ; 
and  to  be  printed. 

s 

Ordered» That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon the 
Table  ;  and  that the  Papers  relative  to  Foreign 
Trade  and  Commerce  and  the  Sea  Fisheries 
Regulation  Act,  1888, be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Eleventh  Decennial 
Census  of  the  Population  of  Scotland, taken 31st 
March  1901,  with  Report  (Vol.  I I .) 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  supported  by  Mr.  Grant County
Laic son,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Local Councils 
Government  Act,  1888,  b y  empowering  County  payment) 
Councils  to promote  Bills  in  Parliament  :  And  Bill, 
Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  the  same  was  ordered  to be  read  a second  time  Bill 71. 

Table. 

To-morrow  ;  and  to be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-

Turkey 
Mr.  Louis  Sinclair presented  a Bill  to  reform, Ministry  of 
(No.  2,1903.)  jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Further  Correspon- co-ordinate,  and  define  our  Commercial  Ad-Commerce 
_


dence  respecting  the  Affairs  of  South  Eastern  ministration  and  to  create  a  Ministry  of  Com-
Europe  (Reforms  in  the  Administration  of  the  merce  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be read  a

Vilayets  of  Salonica, Monastir, and  Kossovo). 
second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  18th  day  of  


Trade Reports  Copy  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  this instant  March  ;  and to  be  printed.  

(Annual 
Series.) 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do lie upon  the  Mr.Austen  Chamberlain reported  from  the  Supply 


Annual  Series,  N o.  2941.  


]  ' 

1 

Table. 

Committee  of  Supply,  of  the  3rd  day  of  this [3rd  March], 
instant  March,  several  Resolutions;  which  were 

Report. 

Civil  Services  (Supplementary)  Estimates, 
1902-3. 
Class  II.  


Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,—Return  to  an  read,  as  follow: 

Post Office 
(Contract  for  Order,  dated  the  25th  day  of  February  last,  for 
Accelerated 
a  Return  relative  to  Post  Office  (Contract  for 
Mail  Service 
Accelerated  Mail  Service  to  and from  Ireland
to  and from 
via, Carlisle, Stranraer, and  Lame.) 
Ireland vifi. 
Carlisle, 
Stranraer, 

and  Lame.) 
N o.  56. 

1.  That  a Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding  Colonial 

£ . 3,700, be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  Office (Sup­
the Charge which will come in course  of  payment 
Land  Registry  Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also presented,  pursuant  to  during the  year  ending  on  the  31st day of  March 
the directions of  an Act   of  Parliament,—Account  1903, for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  De-
(New 
showing the  Money issued  from the  Consolidated  partment  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary  of  State 
Buildings) 
Act.  1900. 
Fund, under the  provisions of the Land  Registry 
(New  Buildings)  Act,  1900, and   of  the  Expen-. 
2.  That  a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding Colonial 

diture ;  the  Money  expended  and  borrowed  and 
the  Securities  created  under  the  said  Act,  for  £.1,016,000,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  Services, 

the  period  ended  the  31st  March  1902 ;  together  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of (Supple­
with  the  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the 31st day mentary.) 
General  thereon. 

for the  Colonies. 

Class  V.  


No. 57. 

of  March  1903,  for  sundry  Colonial  Services, 
including  a  Grant  in  Aid. 

Grant in  Aid 

plementary.) 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Army 
(Recruiting.) 

Army  (Memo-
randum  on 
Estimates.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick presented, by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Report  of 
the  Inspector  General  of  Recruiting  for  1902. 

Copy  of.  Memorandum  of  the  Secretary  of 
State  for  War,  relating  to  the  Army  Estimates 
of  1903-4. 

Ordered, That the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Army  (Supplementary)  Estimate  1902-3. 
3.  That  a  Supplementary  Sum, not  exceeding Army  (Sup-
£.  100,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  plementary) 
the  Charge  which will come in Course of payment 
during the year ending  on  the  31st  day of  March 
1903, for  Expenditure  in  excess of  that  provided 
for  in  the  original Army  Estimates  for  the  year 
for  the  Pay,  &c.  of the  Army. 

Estimate, 
1902-3. 

Table. 

The  said Resolutions being read a second time ; 
The  First  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 
A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being  

Bast India 
(Income  and  sented to His Majesty, that He will  be  graciously  put,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the  Com-

Expenditure.)  p l e a s e  d  

t o  g i v  e  directions,  that  there  be  laid  mittee  in the  Second  Resolution;  


Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-

'  -•>  


Food  Supplies 
x (Imported.) 

before  this  House,  a  Return  of  the  Net  Income 
and Expenditure  of  British India, under  certain 
specified  Heads,  for  the  eleven  years  from 
1891-2  to  1901-2  (in  continuation"  of  Parlia-

mentary Paper,  No. 93, of  Session  1902).—(Sir 
Henry  Fowler.) 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 


' 

Tellers  for the (Sir  ^kxaader  Acland-1

Yeas, 
' 

M 6 3 ­
}
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Charles  Hobhouse,  \ 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

\  "  

Noes, 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this  House, 
a,  Return  showing  annually, for  each  year  since 
1870,  inclusive,  in  a  Summarised  .Form, the im-
ported Quantities of (1) Wheat, Wheat  Meal, and 
Flour  ;  (2)  Meat,  including  Animals  for  Food  ; 
and  (3)  Sugar retained  for  Home  Consumption  ;  to  provide  for  the  Constitution of  a Royal  Naval 
and also the Countries from which  these  Supplies  Volunteer Reserve, and a Force of  Royal  Marine 
of  Food  were  derived. —(Mr.  David  Alfred  Volunteers,  and  otherwise  amend  the  Law  re-
Thomas.) 
lating  to His  Majesty's  Naval  Forces  :  And  that 
Mr. 

So it  was resolved  in the Affirmative. 
Then  the  Third  Resolution  was agreed  to, 

(.Sir Joseph Leese: 

J  120. 

Ordered, That  leave be given to bring in a Bill  Naval  Forces, 







 
Naval  Forces 
Bill. 

BUI 74. 

Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts  Amend, 
ment. 

Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

Bill  75. 

Sale o£ 
Adulterated 
Butter. 

Sale of 
Adulterated 
Butter  Bill. 
Bill 76. 

Employment 
of  Children, 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

Bill  77. 

Municipal 
Trading. 

No.  12.]  3   E  D W  .  Y IL 

4th—5th  March. 

M r.  Arnold-Forster 
pare,  and  bring  it  in. 

and  M r.  Preiyman   do  pre­

Mr,  Arnold'Forster  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  provide  for  the  Constitution  of  a  Royal 
Naval  Volunteer  Reserve,  and a  Force of  Royal 
Marine  Volunteers,  and  otherwise  ameud  the 
Law relating  to  His  Majesty's  Naval  Forces: 
And the  same was read the first time;  and ordered 
to be  read  a second  time  To-morrow  ;  and  to  be 
printed. 

concerned  :  that it  is  desirable  that  Borough  and  

District  Councils  should  be  authorised  to  obtain  

Provisional  Orders making  such  Regulations  in  

respect  to  the closing of  Shops and the  limitation  

of  the  Hours  of  Labour  of  Shop  Workers  as  

may  seem  to them to be  necessary for  the  Areas  

under their jurisdiction  ;  thus  effectively  carry­
ing  out  the  Recommendation  of  the  Select 
Committee  of  the  House  of  Lords  on  Early  

Closing  of  Shops,  as  embodied  in paragraph  15  

of  the Report  of  1901.—(Mr.  Price.)  


Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts, 
1828  to  1897  :  And  that  the  Lord  Advocate, 
Mr.  Solicitor  General  for  Scotland,  and  Mr. 
Anstruther  do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts, 
1828  to  1897  :  And  the  same  was read  the first 
time;  and  ordered to be  read a second  time  upon 
Monday  next;  and to.be  printed. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Law  with regard  to  the  Sale 
of  Adulterated  Butter  :  And  that  Mr.  Hunbury
and  Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  do  prepare, 
and bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Hanbury  accordingly  presented  a  Bill  to 
amend  the  Law  with  regard  to  the  Sale  of 
Adulterated  Butter : And the  same  was  read the 
first time;  and  ordered  to be  read a second  time 
upon  Monday  next;  and to be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to make better  Provision  for  regulating  the 
Employment  of  Children :  And  that  Mr.  Secre­
tary  Ahers-Douglas and Mr.  Cochrane do prepare, 
and  bring  it in. 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  accordingly  pre­
sented  a  Bill  to  make  better  Provision  for 
regulating  the  Employment  of  Children  :  And 
the  same was read  the first time ;  and ordered to 
be  read  a  second  time upon  Monday  next;  and 
to  be  printed. 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  it  is  expedient  that  a  Select 
Committee  of  this  House  be  appointed  to join 
with  a Committee of  the  Lords, to  consider  and 
report  as to the  Principles  which  should  govern 
Powers  given  by  Bills and Provisional  Orders to 
Municipal  and  other  Local  Authorities  for  in­
dustrial  enterprise  within  or without  the  area  of 
their  Jurisdiction-—(Mr.  Balfour)  :—And  a De­
bate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  To­

morrow. 

Trades Unions.

Evening Sitting» 
  A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to  in­
quire  into  the  existing  Law  as it  affects  Trades 
Unions,  and  report  what,  if  any,  alterations 
should be made  therein—0Av. Pemberton) ; 

An  Amendment was proposed  to  be  made to 

the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  Com­
"  mittee," and inserting the word "  Commission  " 
—(Mr.  Galloway),—instead  thereof. 

And,  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  Committee "  stand part  of  the  Question  : 
—The  £aid  proposed  Amendment  and  Motion 
were  severally,  with  leave  of  the  House,  with­
drawn. 

Early  Closing 
of  Shops. 

Resolved, That,  in  the  opinion  of  this  House, 
the unnecessarily long  Hours of' Labour  in  Shops 
are  Injurious  to  the  Health  and well-being  of all 

V  O L.  1 5 8. 

T he  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for   •  the  School Board 

Second  Reading  of  the  School  Board  Electorate 
(Scotland)  Bill;  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

(Scotland) 
BiU. 


upon  Wednesday  next. 

" 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till  

after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on Thursday morning ; 


Thursday, 5th March,  1903  : 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for resuming  Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate on the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty to Animals Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Trustee Act 
( 18 9 3)  (1893)  Amend-

Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act  
Amendment  Bill;  

ment Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  


upon  Tuesday  next. . 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Supply. 


Committee  of  Supply;  


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,  re ­

solve  itself into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ways and 


Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this day,  re­

solve  itself  into  the said  Committee.  


And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till two  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned  

till  this  day.  


[No.  13.]  

Thursday,  5th March,  1903.  

THE  House  met  at  Two of  the  clock. 

R A T E R S. 
R.  Speaker laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 
from one  of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for 

Private  Bills,  That, in  the  case  of  the  following  complied  . 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  62 has been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Dublin,  Wicklow,  and  Wexford  Railway 

Bill. 

Fishguard and  Rosslare  Railways  and  Har­

bours  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bills  be  read  a  second 

time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

from one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Pri-   (Standing 
vate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following complied 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  63 has been  complied  with, 
viz.:—> 

Burgess Hill and Samt John's  Common  Gas 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second 

time. 

G  4 

The 







48 	

5th  March. 

1903.  [No. 13. 


I 

The chairman  The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
MeYnT a nd

o f  t he
Ways  and  Means. 

Dover 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Dover  Corporation  Bill  be 
read  a second  time  upon  Thursday  the  2nd  day 
of  April  next. 

The  Kingston-upon-Hull  Corporation  Bill  was 

read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Stoke  Newington Borough  Council  Bill 

was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

the  Result of  an  Inquiry  held  in  every  Parish 
wholly  or  partly  within  the  County  of  Wilts,
into  Endowments, subject  to  the provisions of  the 
Charitable  Trusts Acts,  1853 to  1894, and appro­
priated  in  whole  or  in part  for the  benefit of that 
County,  or  of  any  part  thereof,  together  with 
the  Reports  on  those  Endowments  of  the  Com­
missioners  for  Inquiring  concerning  Charities, 
1818  to  1837;  (2)  a  Digest,  showing,  in  the 
case of  each  such  Parish,  whether  any,  and, if 
any, what  such  Endowments  are  recorded  in  the 
Books  of  the  Charity  Commissioners  in  the 
Parish;  and 
(3)  an  Index,  alphabetically 
arranged,  of  Names  and  Places  mentioned  in 
the  Reports. 

Kingston-
upon-Hull 
Corporation 
BiU. 

Stoke 
Newington 
Borough 

Council  Bill.  

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

Further  Return to an Order, dated the  2nd day  Charitable 

read ;  and ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  First 
Report. 
Ecclesiastical  Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - Douglas  presented,  by 
Commission. 	 His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Fifty-fifth 
Report  from  the  Ecclesiastical  Commissioners 
for  England, with  an  Appendix. 

University 
Copy  of  Final  Report  of  the  Commissioners 
Education  in 
Ireland  (Royal  appointed  to inquire  into  the  present  conditions 
Commission.) 	 of the Higher, General, and  Technical Education 
available  in  Ireland  outside  Trinity  College,
Dublin, with  an  Appendix. 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Leeward 
Islands. 	

Mr. Austen  Chamberlain presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament, 
—Copy  of  Amended  Prison  Rules  relating  to 
Employment  of  Hard  Labour Male  Prisoners  in 
the Leeward Islands. 

. Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  following  Papers  were  laid  upon  the 

Inquiry  into 
Charities 
(Administra­
tive  County of 
Durham.) 	

Table  by the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Further  Re­
turn to  an Order, dated the  14th day of  February 
1900, for  a  Return  comprising  (1)  the  Reports 
N o.  58.  made to the Charity Commissioners, in the Result 
of  an  Inquiry  held  in  every  Parish  wholly  or 
partly within the Administrative  County of  Dur­
ham into  Endowments  subject  to  the  provisions 
of  the  Charitable  Trusts Acts, 1853  to  1894, and 
appropriated  in whole  or in part  for  the  Benefit 
of  that  County,  or  of  any  part thereof,  together 
with  the  Reports  on  those  Endowments  of 
the  Commissioners  for  Inquiring  concerning 
Charities,  1818  to  1837;  (2) a Digest showing in 
the  case  of  each such Parish  whether  any, and, if 
any,  what  such  Endowments  are recorded  in  the 
Books  of  the  Charity  Commissioners  in  the 
Parish;  and  (3)  an 
Index,  alphabetically 
arranged,  of  Names  and  Places  mentioned  in 
the  Reports. 

Inquiry into 
Charities 
(County  of 
Lancaster.) 
N o.  59.  	

Inquiry  into 
Charities 
(County  of 
Wilts.) 	

No. 60. 

Further  Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  8th 
day  of  August  1898,  for  a  Return  comprising 
(1)  the  Reports  made  to  the  Charity  Commis-
sioners,  in  the  Result  of  an  Inquiry  held  in 
every  Parish  wholly  or  partly  within  the  Ad­
ministrative  County  of  Lancaster,  into  Endow­
ments  subject  to the  provisions  of  the  Charitable 
Trusts Acts,  1853  to  1894,  and  appropriated  in 
whole  or  in  part  for the  Benefit of  that  County, 
or of any  part  thereof, together  with the Reports 
on  those  Endowments  of  the  Commissioners  for 
Inquiring  concerning  Charities,  1818  to  1837  ; 
(2)  a Digest  showing,  in  the  case  of  each  such 
Parish,  whether  any,  and,  if  any,  what  such 
Endowments  are  recorded  in  the  Books  of  the 
Charity  Commissioners  in  the  Parish;  and  (3) 
an  Index,  alphabetically  arranged,  of  Names 
and Places  mentioned in the Reports. 

Further Return to an  Order,  dated the  9th day 
of  August  1901, for  a Return  comprising  (1) the 
Reports  made to  the  Charity  Commissioners,  in 

°° 

of August  1894, for  a Return  comprising  (1)  the 
Reports  made to  the  Charity  Commissioners,  in 
the  result  of  an  Inquiry  held  in  every  Parish 
wholly  or  partly  within  the  Administrative 
County  of  London  into  Endowments  subject  to 
the  provisions  of  the  Charitable  Trusts  Acts, 
1853  to  1891,  and  appropriated  in  whole  or  in 
part for  the  benefit of  that County or of  any  part 
thereof,  together  with  the  Reports  on  those 
Endowments  of the Commissioners  for  Inquiring 
concerning  Charities, 1818 to  1837  ;  (2) a  Digest, 
showing  in  the  case of  each  such Parish whether 
any,  and,  if  any,  what  such  Endowments  are 
recorded  in  the  Books  of  the  Charity  Com­
missioners  in  the  Parish;  and  (3)  an  Index, 
alphabetically  arranged,  of  Names  and  Places 
mentioned  in the  Reports. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Returns  be  printed. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-Lead  


sented to His Majesty, that He  will  be graciously  ^ X n w we  

pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid anJ china* 

before  this House, a Return of the Cases of  Lead  Works.  

Poisoning  reported  as  occurring  in  China  and  

Earthenware  Works  during  the  years  1899  to  

1902,  showing  (1)  the  Number  of  Cases  in  the  

several  Classes  of  Works  and  in  the  various  

Processes, the Number of  Persons  employed, and 

the proportion  of  Cases  to  Persons  employed;  

(2)  the  Number of  Cases occurring  in each month 

of  the year ;  (3)  Particulars  as to  the  Character  

of  the  Attacks  ;  (4)  the  Number   of  Persons  

suspended  in certain  Districts by  the  Certifying  

Surgeons 
(in  continuation  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  61,  of  Session  190-2.)—(Mr.  Coch­
rane.) 


Ordered, That there  be  laid  before  this  House,  Inquiry into 

a Return  comprising  (1)  the  Report  made  to  the  Charities 
Charity  Commissioners,  in  the  Result  of  an Borough  of 
Inquiry  held  in the  County Borough of  Barrow-  Barrow-in­
in-Furness  into  Endowments,  subject  to  the  Fnrness.) 
provisions  of  the  Charitable  Trusts  Acts,  1853 
to  1894, and  appropriated  in whole  or in part for 
the  Benefit  of  that  County  Borough,  or  of  any 
part  thereof,  together  with  the  Report  on  those 
Endowments  of the  Commissioners  for Inquiring 
concerning  Charities,  1818 to  1837 ;  (2) a Digest 
showing  whether  any,  and,  if  any,  what  such 
Endowments  are  recorded  in  the  Books  of  the 
Charity  Commissioners  in the  County Borough  ; 
and  (3)  an  Index,  alphabetically  arranged,  of 
Names  and  Places  mentioned  in the  Report.— 
(Mr.  Grijfith-Boscawen.) 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of  Selection 
Selection ;  That they  had added  to the Standing ^'mmitteea 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Law"^^ 
Legal  Procedure the following Fifteen  Members 
in  respect  of  the  County  Courts  Jurisdiction  County  Courts 
Extension  Bill:—Mr.  Attorney  General,  Mr.  Jurisdiction 
Buchanan,  Mr.  Causton,  Sir  Henry  Fowler,  ^tension 
Mr.  Garfit,  Mr.  Cor He  Grant,  Mr.  Hatch,  Mr.   1  ' 

Kimber,9 

 


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5th March 

49 


Kimber, Mr. Levy,  Mr. Samuel Roberts, Sir  Albert 
Rollit,  Mr.  Strutt,  Mr.  Tollemache,  Mr.  Tomkin­
son, and  Mr.  Eugene  Wason. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Adjournment.

  Mr.  William  Jones,  Member  for  North  Car­

Penrhyn 
Quarry 
Dispute. 

narvonshire,  rose in his place,  and asked  leave  to 
move  the  Adjournment  of  the  House  for  the 
purpose of discussing  a definite  matter of  urgent 
public  importance,  viz.,  "  the  severe  privation 
and loss arising  from the  struggle in the Penrhyn
Quarry  district;  the recent  grave  recommenda­
tions  of  the  Carnarvonshire  Standing  Joint 
Committee  in reporting  thereon,  and  the  failure 
to put  into  operation  the  provisions  of  the  Con­
ciliation  Act  to  terminate  the  dispute ;"  and, the 
pleasure  of the  House  having  been  signified, the 
Motion stood over, under Standing  Order  No. 10, 
until  the  Evening  Sitting,  this  day. 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.  2)  Bill. 
Bill  78. 

Mr.  Cripps, supported by Sir  William  Houlds­
worth,  Mr. Henry  Hobhouse,  Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs, 
Mr.  Laurence  Hardy,  Mr.  Lyttelton,  Mr.  Whit-
more, Mr.  Duke, Mr.  Wharton, Sir John  Doring­
ton, Sir Francis  Sharp Powell,  and  Mr.  Griffith-
Boscawen, presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  Church  Discipline:  And  the  same 
was ordered to be read a second  time upon  Friday 
the  13th day  of  this  instant  March;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

Bill  79. 

Mr.  Broadhurst,  supported  by  Mr.  Thomas 
Bayley,  Sir  John  Rolleston, Mr.  Channing, and 
Mr.  Corrie  Grant,  presented  a Bill  to amend the 
Vaccination Acts :  And  the  same was ordered to 
be  read  a  second  time  upon Wednesday  next; 
and to  be  printed. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bili. 

Bill  80. 

Mr.  Broadhurst, supported  by  Sir John -Brun­
ner,  Sir  Walter  Foster,  Mr.  Levy,  Mr. Thomas 
Bayley,  and Mr. Herbert Lewis, presented a Bill to 
abolish  Tied  Houses :  And the same was  ordered 
to  be read a second  time upon Wednesday  next; 
and  to  be  printed. 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes  (Re­
payment  of 
Loans)  Bill. 
Bill  81. 

Mr.  Claude  Hay,  supported  by  Sir  John 
Dickson-Poynder,  Sir  John  Gorst,  Mr.  Peel,
Major  Evans-Gordon,  and  Mr.  Goulding,  pre­
sented  a Bill  to  extend  the period  for  the  repay­
ment  of  Loans  relating  to  the  Housing  of  the 
Working  Classes,  and  for  other  purposes  con­
nected  therewith :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be  read a second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and 
to  be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1894) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Bill  82. 

Mr.  Cat heart  Wason, supported by Sir Andrew 
Agnew,  Sir  William Arrol,  Mr.  Alexander  Cross, 
Colonel  Denny,  Mr.  James  Reid,  Mr.  John 
Dewar,  Dr.  Farquharson,  Mr.  Harmsworth, Mr. 
Eugene  Wason, and Mr.  Weir,  presented a  Bill to 
amend  the  Local  Government  (Scotland)  Act, 
1894 :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to be  read a 
second time upon Monday next;  and to be printed. 

Borough 
Funds  Bill. 
Bill  83. 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  supported  by  Mr.  Grant 
IMWSOU, 
presented  a  Bill  to  amend the  Borough 
Funds  Act,  1872  :  And  the  same was ordered to 
be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and 
to be  printed. 

Land  Tenure 
Bill. 

Bill  84. 

Mr.  Lambert,  supported  by  Mr.  Seale-Hayne,
Mr.  Suares,  Mr.  Allen,  Mr.  Mansfield,  and  Mr. 
Herbert  Samuel,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  relating to  the Tenure  of  Land  :  And  the 
same was ordered to be read  a  second  time upon 
Friday the  13th  day  of  this instant  March;  and 
to  be  printed. 
VOL.  158. 

Sir  John  Stirling-Maxwell,  supported  by  Sir  Public  Houses 

William  Dunn,  Mr.  Cameron Corbett, Mr.  Bryce,
Sir  John  Leng,  Mr.  Shaw-Stewart,  and  Mr. (Scotland) 
Hunter  Craig, presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Bill. 
Public  Houses  (Hours  of  Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill 85. 
Act,  1887  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time upon  Tuesday  next;  and  to 
be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  this  day  the  Motion  on  the  Business  of 
House 

Paper  relating to  the  appointment  of  the  Com- 
mittee  of  Defence  have  precedence  of  the  Com­
mittee of  Supply.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

u pp 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being  Defence 
proposed,  That,  in the  opinion  of  this House,  the  Committee, 
growing  needs of the  Empire  require  the  estab­
lishment  of  the  Committee  of  Defence  on  a 
permanent  footing—  (Mr.  Balfour)  :—And  a 
Debate  arising  thereupon ; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  put,  That the  Debate  be  now  adjourned— 
(Sir  Henry  Campbell-Bannerman) :—It  passed in 
the  Negative. 

And  the  Original  Question  being  put:—It 

Was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Resolved, That,  in  the  opinion  of  this  House, 
the  growing  needs  of  the  Empire  require  the 
establishment  of the  Committee  of  Defence  on a 
permanent  footing. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Mon­
day  next,  resolve  itself into  the  said Committee. 

The Order of the  day being read, for  resuming  Municipal 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Tradin§­
upon  the  4th  day  of  this instant  March,  That  it 
is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be  appointed  to join  with  a Committee  of 
the  Lords  to  consider  and report  as to  the  prin­
ciples which  should govern powers given by Bills 
and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and  other 
local  authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within 
or  without the  area  of  their  jurisdiction—(Mr. 
Balfour); 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County 

Second Reading of  the  County  Councils  (Bills in 
_ 
Parliament)  Bill; 

Parliament) 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Naval  Forces  . Bill  was,  according  to  Naval  Forces 

Order,  read  a second  time ;  and  committed  to  a Bili-
Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  Monday 
next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t h  e  Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

And, there being  no further Business  set  down  Mr.  Speaker 

for  the Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  the 'J™?®the 
further10 
Chair  until this  Evening's  Sitting. 
Business. 

Evening Sitting. 

A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being  Adjournment 

put,  That  this  House  do  now  adiourn—(Mr 
William Jones); 

y 

. 

J 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to the  Right; 
The  Noes to the  Left.  ' 

H 

Tellers 

Standing 
Order  No.  10.) 
Penrhyn 
Quarry 
Dispute. 

 
50 

2nd—3rd March. 

1903.  fNo.  10.  


Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Herbert  Roberts, 
\ Mr.  Brynmor  Jones : 

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Yeas, 
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Tellers  for the   ^  ^  

}  127. 

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JNoes,  ^  [Mr.  Anstruther: 

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So  it passed in  the  Negative. 

Incest  Bill. 

Law, &c. 

The  Incest Bill  was, according  to  Order, read 
a  second  time ;  and  committed  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Legal  Procedure. 

Local 
Authorities' 
Officers' 
Super­
annuation 
Bill. 

Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill. 

House o£ 
Commons 
(Kitchen  and 
Refreshment 
Rooms.) 

Public 
Petitions. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  the  Se­
cond  Reading of  the Local  Authorities'  Officers' 
Superannuation  Bill ; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of the  day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the Cruelty to Animals Bill be now read a second 
time  j 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed  :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said adjourned  Debate. 

Friday,  6th March,  1903 : 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee  be  ap­
pointed  to  control  the  Arrangements  for  the 
Kitchen  and Refreshment Rooms in  the  I)epart­
ment  of  the  Serjeant-at-Arms  attending  this 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  do  consist  of 

Se venteen  Members. 

The  Committee  was  accordingly  "nominated 
of  Mr.  James Bailey,  Mr. Broadhurst, Sir  Harry
Bullard,  Mr.  Cremer,  Mr.  Dalziel,  Sir  Horatio 
Davies,  Sir  Thomas  Firbank,  Mr.  Jacoby,  Mr. 
Leigh-Bennett,  Colonel  Lockwood, Mr.  Lonsdale,
Dr. MacDonnell, Mr. Nicol, Mr. George  Ormsby-
Gore,  Mr.  Pier-point,  Mr.  Power,  and  Mr. 
William Redmond. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power  to 

send for  persons, papers,  and  records. 

Ordered, That  Three  be  the  Quorum.—(Sir 

Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee  be  ap­
pointed,  to  whom  shall  be  referred  all  Petitions 
presented  to  the  House,  with  the  exception  of 
such  as  relate  to  Private  Bills  ;  and  that  such 
Committee  do  classify and  prepare  abstracts  of 
the  same,  in  such  form  and  manner  as  shall 
appear, to  them  best  suited  to  convey  to  the 
House  all requisite  information respecting  their 
contents,  and  do  report  the  same from  time  to 
time  to the  House ;  and that the  Reports  of  the 
Committee  do  set  forth  the  Number  of  Signa­
tures  to  each  Petition  only  in respect  to  those 
Signatures  to  which  Addresses  are  affixed :— 
And  that  such  Committee  have  power to  direct 
the  printing  in, extenso  of  such  Petitions,  or  of 
such  parts of Petitions, as shall appear to  require 
it:-—And  that  such  Committee  have power  to 
report their Opinion  and  Observations thereupon 
to the  House. 

The  Committee  was  accordingly  nominated 
of Mr. Allsopp, Mi-.Edward Barry,  Mr.  Brymer,
Sir  Charles  Dalrymple,  Colonel  Kenyan-Slaney,
General  Laurie,  Mr.  Herbert  Lewis,  Sir  Henry
Meysey- Thompson,  Mr.  Charles  Morley,  Mr. 
T.  P.  O'Connor,  Mr.  Philipps,  Mr. Tollemache,
Lord  Willoughby  de  Eresby,  and  Mr.  Henry
Joseph  Wilson. 

Ordered,  That  Three  be  the  Quorum.—(Sir 

Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to  

sit till three minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


[No.  14.] 

Friday,  6th  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Twelve  of the  clock. 

P R A TE  R   S. 

I I  R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 
. 1  1 
from one  of the Examiners  of  Petitions for  (Standing 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the case of  the following implied 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  62 has  been  complied  with, 
viz. :— 


.London  Hydraulic  Power  Bill.  


Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a second  time.  


Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, — Report  Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  (Standing 
Private  Bills,  That, in the  case of  the following  co mpriie,i 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  63 has been  complied  with, 
viz.  :•—, 

r

Blackheath  and  Greenwich  District  Electric 

Light  Bill. 

Market  Drayton  Gas  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bills be  read a second time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  (Petition  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Petition 
for  additional  Provision  in  the  following  Bill,  (Standing 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  Orders  not 
° 
with,  viz.   :— 

complied 
with.) 

_ 
Coventry Electric  Tramways  Bill. 

. .. 

. 

i 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue  his  War-  Fermanagh 

rant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown  in Ireland,  to  (North 
make  out  a  new_  Writ  for  the  electing  of  a  j ^ j ^ n) 
Member  to  serve  in  this  present  Parliament  for Writ, 
the  County  of  Fermanagh  (North  Fermanagh),
in  the  room  of  Edward  Mervyn  Archdale,
Esquire,  who,  since  his  election  for  the  said 
County, hath  accepted  the  Office  of  Steward  or 
Bailiff  of  His  Majesty's  Three  Chiltern  Hun­
dreds  of  Stoke,  Desborough, and  Bonenham,  in 
the  County  of  Buckingham.—(Sir  Alexander 
Acland-Hood.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and  Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  First 
Report. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented, by  His  Majesty's  civil  Services 
Command,—An  Estimate  showing  the  severalaild  Revenue 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  for  i ^ "  1 6  " *  8 ' 
which  a  Vote  on  Account  is  required  for  the  (Vote  on 
year  ending  31st  March  1904.  ' 
Account.) 

Ordered, That  the  said  Estimate  be referred  No. 62. 

to  the  Committee  of  Supply  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  following  Paper  was laid  upon  the  Table  Inquiry  into 

by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Further  Return  Charities 
to  an  Order,  dated  the  14th  day  of  February  j ^ K y .  ) 
1900, for  a Return  comprising  ( I)  the  Reports  £j 0< 
made to the  Charity  Commissioners,  in  the  Re­
sult  of  an  Inquiry  held  in  every  Parish  wholly 
or  partly  within  the  County  of  Montgomery,
into  Endowments,  subject  to  the  provisions  of 
the  Charitable  Trusts  Acts,  1853  to  1894,  and 
appropriated 

No. 14.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

6th March. 

51 


Aliens.

The Chairman
Means'^8
s"

Merchandise 
Marks Bill. 

Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill. 

appropriated  in  whole  or in  part  for  the  Benefit 
of  that  County, or  of  any  part thereof,  together 
with  the  Reports  on  those  Endowments  of  the 
Commissioners  for  Inquiring  concerning  Chari­
ties,  1818  to  1837;  (2)  a Digest  showing,  in  the 
case  of  each  such-  Parish,  whether  any,  and, if 
any,  what  such  Endowments  are  recorded  in 
the  Books  of  the  Charity  Commissioners  in 
the  Parish  ;  and  (3)  an  .Index,  alphabetically 
arranged, of  Names and Places  mentioned  in the 
Reports. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  be  printed. 

Resolved, That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented to His Majesty, that He will  be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this House,  a Return  showing  the  Names 
of all  Aliens to whom  Certificates of  Naturalisa­
tion  have  been  issued,  and who  have  taken  the 
Oath  of  Allegiance,  between  the  1st  day  of 
January  1902  and  the  31st  day  of  December 
1902, giving the Country and  Place  of Residence 
of the Person naturalised, and including Informa­
tion  as to  any  Aliens who have,  during  the  same 
period, obtained  Acts  of  Naturalisation  from the 
Legislature  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  184,  of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Coch­
rane.) 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman  of 

Ways  and  Means. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Wednesday  next,  the  Merchandise  Marks  Bill 
was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Innkeepers'  Liability 
Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and, at the end of the Question, adding  the  words 
"upon  this day  six months."—(Major  Jameson.)
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand  part of  the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 

^ fSir _ William  Brampton 

Tellers  for the J  Gurdon, 
7 

Yeas, 

| 
[Mr.  Gretton: 

Tellers  for the (Major  Jameson, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Patrick  White: 

1120. 
f
J 
}  16. 
S 

So  it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be now  read  a  second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being 
put, That  the Bill  be  committed  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture and 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures—(Sir 
William Brampton  Gurdon)  ; 

Trade, &C. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
_  „ 
,, 
„ 
Tellers  for the)  
leas, 

G u r d o n>

|Mr. Broadhurst: 
Tellers  for the [ Major  Jameson, 

fSir  William  Brampton\

r

Noes, 

\Mr.  Patrick  White: 

So it was resolved  in  the Affirmative. 

VOL.  158. 

l 1 1 8 . 
j
l 
} 

, „ 
' 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sale  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Intoxicating 
Liquors  on  Saturdays  (Ireland)  Bill; 

Liquors on 
Saturdays 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question  (Ireland)  Bili. 

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at the end1 of  the Question, adding the words 
"  upon  this  day  six  months."—(Mr.  Nannetti.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  " n o w ' :  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—And 
a Debate  arising thereupon  ; 

Colonel  Saunderson  rose  in  his  place,  and 
claimed  to  move,  "  That  the  Question  be  now 
put." 

And  the  Question  being  put,  " That  the  Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O. Closure 
of  Debate.) 

Question  be now  put" ; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to the  Right;  

The  Noes  to the  Left.  

Tellers  for the J Mr.  Sloan, 

Yeas, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  O'Shaughnessy: 

1 
f 
1. 
(Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien  :  J  


106. 

77. 

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Nannetti, 

So  it  was resolved in  the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Question being accordingly  put,  That  


the word  "now  "  stand part  of the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers for  the/ Mr.  Sloan, 

Yeas, 

V Mr.  O' Shaughnessy 


103. 

Tellers  for the (Mr.  Nannetti, 

\ 

Noes, 

I Mr. Patrick  O'Brien:  J  7 9. 


So it was  resolved  in the Affirmative. 

Whereupon  Mr.  Sloan claimed,  That  the Main 


Question  be  now  put. 

And  the  Question  being accordingly put, That  Main 

the  Bill  be  now read  a  second  time; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 

Tellers for  the f Mr.  Sloan, 

Yeas, 

I Mr.  O'Shaughnessy: 

Tellers  for the fMr. Nannetti, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien: 

\  ^ 
J 
j 
/


76. 

Question  put 
(pursuant to 
S.O.  Closure  

of  Debate.)  


So  it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be now  read  a  second  

time:—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House, for  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Ireland)  Bill:   (^eland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  re^d  a second  time 

upon Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Coroners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests  Inquests 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Vaccination 
Second  Reading  of the  Vaccination  Prosecutions  Prosecutions 
Bill; 

B l lL 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Plumbers' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers'  Registration  Registration 
Bill; 

B,u-

^  

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of 

the  day  being  read,  f or  re-  Solicitors Bill, 

suming  the  adjourned Debate on the  Amendment 
which, upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last, was 
proposed to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill be  now read a second  time  ; 

H  2 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
 














52 	

9th—10th March. 

1903. 

[No. 15.  


Ordered,That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming 
Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill.  	 the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the 2 nd day of this instant  March, That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Sir  James Fergusson reported  from the  Chair-
Standing 
Committees  men's  Panel:  That  they  had  appointed  Lord 
(Chairmen's  Edmond Fitzmaurice  to  act  as  Chairman  of the 
Panel.) 
Standing  Committee  for  the  consideration  of 
Bills  relating  to  Law,  and  Courts of Justice, and 
Legal  Procedure. 

Sir James  Fergusson further reported  from  the 
Chairmen's  Panel  ;  That  they  had  agreed  to the 
following.  Resolution:—That  any  Member  of 
the  Chairmen's  Panel  be  and  he  is  hereby 
empowered  to  ask  any  other  Member  of  the 
Chairmen's  Panel  to  take  his  place  in  case  of 
necessity. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That the  Gas  Light  and Coke  Com-  Gas Light  and 
pany  Bill  be read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  £oke  Company 
the  17th  day  of  this  instant  March  (Evening  1 
Sitting). 

The  Gorleston  and  Southtoum Gas  Bill  w as  Gorleston  and 
Southtown Gas 
Bill. 

read  a second  time ;  and  committed. . 

Ordered, That  the  Great  Northern  and  City  Great 

Railway  Bill  be read  a second  time  To-morrow.  cSy Railway 

„ 

Bil). 

Ordered, That the  Great  Northern,  Piccadilly, Great 

and  Brompton  Railway  (New  Lines  and  Ex-  p^dUly, and 
tensions) Bill be read a second time upon Monday  Brompton' 
next. 

Railway (New 
Lines  and 
Extensions) 
Bill. 
Ordered, That the  Great  Northern, Piccadilly,  Great 

. 

and  Brompton  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill p ^  1 ^ '  a nd 
be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday  next. 

' 

The  Great  Northern  Railway  Bill  was read  a  Great 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Northern 
Railway  Bill. 

Brompton 
Railway 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill. 

.  And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  five  minutes  before  Six  of  the 
clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

.  Ordered, That the Great Southern and Western  Great 
Railway  Bill  be  read  a second  time  upon  Wed-  Southern  and 
SAY  Bill. 
nesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  Great  Western  Railway  (Pension  Fund)   Great  


Private  Bills 
(Standing 
Order  62 
complied 
with.) 

[No.  15.] 

Monday,	  9 th March,  1903. 

TH E  House met  at  Two  of the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 
[R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the case of  the  following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  62 has been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.  1)  Bill. 
Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   2)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bills be  read  a second time. 

The  Chairman 
of  Ways and 
Means. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
of  the unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and committed. 

Western 
Railway 

(Pension 

Fund)  Bill  

Ordered, That the  Hampton Court Gas  Bill be  Hampton  

Court  Gas  

Bill. 


read  a second  time  To-morrow. 

The  Humber  Commercial  Railway  and  Dock  Humber 

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

Commercial 
Railway  and 
Dock  Bill. 

The  Ipswich  Gas  Bill  was read  a second time  ;  Ipswich  Gas 

and committed. 

Bill. 

The  London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend Railway London, 

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and committed. 

Tilbury,  and 
Southend 
Railway  Bill. 

Bill  be  read  a second  time To-morrow. 

Ordered, That  the  London  United  Tramways  London 
United 
Tramways 
Bill. 

The  Maidstone  Gas  Bill  was  read  a  second  Maidstone 

The  Bridgwater  Gas  Bill  was  read  a  second 

time;  and committed. 

Gas  Bil1­

Bridgwater 
Gas Bill. 

Broadstairs 
Gas  Bill. 

Central 
London 
Railway  Bill, 

time;  and  committed. 

The  Broadstairs Gas  Bill  was  read  a  second 

time  ;  and  committed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Central  London  Railway 

Bill  be read  a second  time  upon  Monday  next. 

Charing  Cross,  Ordered, That  the  Charing Cross, Euston,  and 
Euston,  and  Hampstead Railway  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
Hampstead 
Kail way  Bill.  	 upon  Wednesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

Ordered,  That  the  City  and  South  London 
City  and 
South  London  Railway  Bill  be read  a second  time  upon  Wed-
Railway  Bill.  nesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

Commercial 
Gas Bill. 

The  Commercial  Gas  Bill  was  read  a  second 

time  ;  and  committed. 

a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Coventry Electric Tramways Bill  was read 

Coventry 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 
Crystal  Palace  The  Crystal Palace  District  Gas Bill was read 
District  Gas  a  second  time ;  and  committed. 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Metropolitan  District  Rail-  Metropolitan 

way  (Works)  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Monday  next.	 

n1 

Railway 
(Works)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Midland  and  Belfast  and  Midland  and 

Northern  Counties  Railways  Bill  be  read  a  B e l f a 9 t a n  d 
second  time  To-morrow. 

Northern 
Counties 
Railways  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Midland  Great  Western  Midland  Great 

Railway  of  Ireland  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Western 
Railway  of 
n - i ™ -. 
To-morrow.	 
Ireland  Bill. 

The  Midland  Railway  Bill  was  read  a second  Midland 

time ;  and  committed. 

Railway  Bill. 

The  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman Rail- Neath, 

way  Bill  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and  com-  Pontardawe,  

. V., 
and  Bryna­
m a  n  T>ajiway 
m i t t e a.  
Bill. 

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Newcastle - upon - Tyne  Electric  Supply  Newcastle-
upon-Tyne 
Electric 
Supply  Bill, 

The  North  Middlesex  Gas  Bill  was  read  a  North 

second  time j  and  committed. 

Middlesex 
Gas  Bill. 

East  Ardsley 
Gas  Bill, 

The  East  Ardsley  Gas  Bill  was read  a  second 

Ordered, That the North West London Railway  North  West 

time;  and  committed. 

Bill  be  read  a second  time upon  Monday  next.

The 

L o n d on 
Railway  Bill. 



 
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Scarborough 
Gas Bill. 

Sittingbourne 
District  Gas 

The  Scarborough  Gas  Bill  was read  a  second 

time ;  and committed. 

The  Sittingbourne  District  Gas  Bill  was  read 

a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

Sutton District  The  Sutton  District  Water  Bill  was read  a 
Water  Bill, 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Walker and 
Wallsend 
Union Gas 
Bill. 

The  Walker and  Wallsend Union  Gas Bill was 

read  a second  time ;  and committed. 

Winchester 
Water and Gas a  second  time  and  committed. 
Bui. 

The  Winchester Water  and  Gas  Bill  was read 

London 
County 
Council 
(Electric 
Supply)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London County  Council 
(Electric  Supply)  BiU; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  25th  day  of  this  instant 
March  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  Wood  Green  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
Wood  Green 
Urban  District  w a  s  according to Order, read  a second time  ;  and 
Council  Bill. 

«,, 

j

committed. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Report. 

British 
Museum. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to lie  upon the  Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Petition  o£ the  Trustees  of 
the  British  Museum, which  was presented  upon 
the  26th day  of  February  last, be  referred to the 
Committee  of  Supply. 

General  upon  the  Account  of  the  Irish  Land 
Commission in respect  of  Church  Temporalities 
in  Ireland, for the  year  ended  31st  March  1902, 
together  with the  Account  for  the  above  period, 
and  that  from  26th July  1869  (the  Date  of  the 
Irish  Church  Act)  to the  31st  March  1902. 

Copy  of  Eighth  Annual  Report  by  the  Chief Building 
Registrar  of Friendly  Societies  of  the  Proceed-Sooietiea-_ 
ings  of  the  Registrars  under  the  Building 
65. 
Societies  Acts,  with  an Abstract  of  the  Annual 
Accounts  and  Statements  of  Societies  for  the 
year  1902. 

' 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers be  printed. 

Ordered, That there  be laid  before  this  House, Post Office 
"ggs Banks 

a  Return  showing  the  Amounts  and  Values  of 
Government  Stock,  Bills  and  Bonds,  Annuities, 
and  other  Securities  standing  in  the  Names  of 
the  National Debt  Commissioners  on  account  of 
the  Post  Office  Savings  Bank  Fund  on  31st 
December  1902,  together  with  any  Dividends 
accrued  but not received  up to  such  date.—(Mr. 
Channing.) 

Ordered, That  there be laid before this House,  Public 

a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Public  Elementary 
Schools, classified into Board, Church of England,  (Contributions 
Wesleyan,  Roman  Catholic,  British,  and  other by  Govem-
Un denominational  Schools, which have received men* Depart' 
for the years 1900-1,  1901-2  (1)  Annual  Grants,  m 
(2)  Contributions  from  the  Commissioners  of 
Woods  and  Forests  or  any  other  Government 
Department,  not being  the  Board  of  Education, 
together  with  the  Total  Sum in  each  case  given 
to  each Class of  School.—(Mi.  Trevelyun.) 

' 

Army 
Estimates 
(Abstract.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His 
Majesty's Command,—Copy of Abstract of  Army 
Estimates,  1903-4 
(Ordinary  Services  only), 
compared  with corresponding Figures for  1902-3. 
Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Church 
Estates 
Commission. 

(Royal 
Commission.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - Douglas  presented,  by 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  the  Fifty-
second  Report  from  the  Church  Estates  Com­
missioners,  for  the  year  preceding  1st  March 
1903. 

Copy of Third Reportof the Royal  Commission 
appointed  to inquire  and report  what  methods  of 
Treating  and  Disposing of  Sewage  may  properly 
be  adopted, together  with  Minutes  of  Evidence. 
Vols.  I.  and  I I. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Emigration 
Statistics 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Wgndham presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Emigration  Statistics  of 
Ireland for  the  year  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

.  Sir  William Anson presented, by  His Majesty's 
Board of 
Education 
Command,— Copy  of  Lists  of  Public  Elemen­
(Public 
tary  Schools  and  Training  Colleges  under  the 
Elementary 
Schools,  &c.)  Administration  of  the  Board  of  Education, 

1902-3. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Advertise­

sented  to His Majesty, that He  will be graciously j™fnts 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid  countries.) 
before  this  House,  a  Return  of  the Laws, if  any, 
in  force  in  France,  Germany,  Austria, 
Italy,
Belgium,  Holland,  Switzerland,  and  the  United 
(1)  for  regulating   or  restricting  the 
States: 
exhibition  of  Posters,  Bills,  and  other  Public 
Advertisements  ;  and  (2)  for  the  Taxation  of 
such  Advertisements.—(Mr.  Bryce.) 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To- Local 

morrow,  the  Local  Authorities'  Officers'  Super- officers^'03' 
aUnuation  Bill  was read,  and  discharged. 
Superannua-

c 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  tion  Bill, 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Mr.  Brynmor  Jones,  supported;  by  Mr.  Bankruptcy 
M'Kenna,  Mr.  Price,  and  Mr.  Harry  Samuel,  ^(1d88;J,) 
presented  a  Bill to  amend  the  Bankruptcy  Act,  Bill?"  meD 
1883  :  And  the  same  was  ordered to be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of  April 
next;  and  to be  printed. 

jgju 

Mr.  Macdona,  supported  by  Mr.  Talbot,  Mr.  Foreigners' 
Rothschild,  Sir Joseph Dimsdale,  Mr.  Churchill, Marriages 
Bill. 
Lord  Hugh  Cecil,  Captain  Norton,  Mr.  T.  P.  "" 
O'Connor, Mr.  Samuel Evans,  Dr.  Farquharson,
Mr.  Stuart  Samuel,  and  Mr.  Hey wood Johnstone, 
presented  a  Bill  for  the  better  safeguarding  of 
British  Subjects  in  their 
intermarriage  with 
Foreigners:  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be 
read a second time To-morrow ;  and to be printed. 

Bill  87. 

Naval 
Reserves. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Naval 
Reserves  Committee,  with  Appendices. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Church 
The  following  Papers,  pursuant  to  the  direc-
Temporalities  tions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  were  laid 
<Ir^and-> 
upon  the  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  H o u s e  ­
No. 64.  Copy  of  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 

VOL.  158. 

Mr.  Joyce,  supported  by  Sir  James Ilaslett,   p 0 0r   Law 
M r.  O'Mallei/,  Mr,  Clancy,  M r.  Cog an,  and  M r.  Superannua-
T.  W.  Russell, presented  a  Bill  to  provide  for  ^ ( I r e l a n d) 
Superannuation  Allowances  to  certain  Local 
Officers  aud  Servants  in  Ireland,  for  Contribu­
tions towards  such  Allowances  by  such Officers 
and  Servants,  and  to  make  other  relative  pro­
visions  :  And  the  same was ordered  to  be read a 
second  time  upon Monday  the  23rd  day  of  this 
instant  March;  and to be  printed. 

jj^j gg 

H  3 

Sir 

54 

9th—10th March. 

1903. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


[No. 15. 


Xjocal 
Government 
Franchise and 
Representa­
tion  (Exten­
sion to  Com­
panies)  Bill. 
B i ll  89. 

Sir  Albert  Rollit,  supported  by  Sir  For­
tes cue  Ftannery,  Mr.  Richards,  Sir  William 
Holland,  and  Mr.  Howard,  presented  a  Bill  for 
extending  Local  Government  Franchises  and 
Representation  to  certain  Corporations  and  to 
Joint  Stock  and other Companies : And  the same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Army 
Estimates. 

Army 
Training. 

Supply 
(Army 
Estimates.) 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

(•  • 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave 
the  Chair—(Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich)  —  (for 
Committee  on  the  Army  Estimates) ; 

A n  Amendment .was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  That,"  to  the  end  of  the  Question, in  order 
to  add  the  words  "  in  the  opinion  of this  House, 
"  the  altered  conditions  of  modern  warfare 
"  render  necessary radical changes in  the  system 
"  of  professional  training  of  the  Officers  and 
"  men  of  our Army and Auxiliary  Forces, which 
"  proved  inadequate  during  the  late  war"— 
(Colonel  JLonq),  instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the  Question  : 
—It  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

And the Main Question being  again  proposed  : 

—And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And,  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  until  this 
Evening's  Sitting. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The Order  of  the day  being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon  the  9th  day of this instant  March, 
That  Mr.  Speaker  do  now  leave  the  Chair— 
(Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich)—(for  Committee  upon 
the  Army  Estimates)  ; 

And  the  Main  Question  being  again  pro­
posed:—The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned 
Debate. 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Debate  be  now  adjourned— 
(Mr. Lough)  :—It  was  resolved   in  the  Affirma­
tive. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  T o­

morrow. 

Naval  Forces 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Forces  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer of 
Powers)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being made,  and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  :—And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Tuesday,  10th  March,  1903  : 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  this 

day. 

this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Employment 

Second Reading  of  the  Employment of  Children  of  Children 
Bill; 

Bi»­

_  

Ordered,  That  the "Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Borough 

Second  Reading  of  the  Borough  Funds  B i l l;


FuTlds  BiU-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming  Municipal  


the  adjourned  Debate on  the  Question  proposed -Trading, 

upon  the  4th  day   of  this  instant  March,  That  

it  is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this  

House  be  appointed to join  with  a  Committee   of  

the  Lords  to  consider  and  report  as  to  the  

principles  which  should  govern  powers  given   by  

Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and  

other  local  authorities for  industrial  enterprise 
within  or  without  the  area of  their  jurisdiction  

—(Mr.  Balfour)  ;  


Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County 
Second  Reading  of  the  County  Councils  (Bills  Councils 
in  Parliament)  Bill;  

Sriilment) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means;  

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this day,  re­

solve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bankruptcy 
Amend­

Second Reading of  the Bankruptcy Law Amend-  
ment  Bill  ; 

ment  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,, for  the   Libel  Bill. 

Second  Reading  of the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Housing of 
Second Reading of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  the Working 
Classes  (London)  Bill;  
(London)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  17th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Housing of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  *he Working 
S S r t  " 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Loans)  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second Reading of the  Local  Government  (Scot- Government 
land)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

A<*08M) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Amendment 

upon  Tuesday  the  17th  day  of  this 
March. 

instantCil1­

Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland) 
Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sale of 

Committee  on  the  Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquors  intoxicating 
on  Saturdays  (Irelar/d)  Bill  ; 

Resolved,  lhat  this  House  will, upon  Tuesday   (Ireland)  Bill, 

the  17th  day  of this  instant  March, resolve  itself 
into  the  said  Committee. 

Sale of
Adulterated
Butter  Bill.

  Butter  Bill  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Sale  of  Adulterated 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing 
Second  Reading  of the  Licensing  (Ireland)  Bill;   ( [ r e l a n d ) B i lL 

Ordered, 

 
 
 


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Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Solicitors Bill. 

The Order of  the  day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  27th  day of  February  last, That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Cruelty  to 
The  Order  of the  day being read, for resuming 
Animals Bill.  the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
nit  till  two  minutes  after  Twelve  of the 
clock  on  Tuesday morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

[No.  16.] 

Tuesday,  1 0th  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

The Chairman  m H  E  Clerk  at the  Table  informed  the  House 
•  
of Ways  and
X  of  the unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman 
Means. 
of  Ways  and  Means. 

~  - — 

- -

Burgess Hill 
and  Saint 
John's Com­
mon Gas Bill,

  mitted. 

The  Burgess  Hill  and  Saint  John's  Common 

Gas.    Bill  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com­

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

read ;  and ordered  to  lie  upon  the Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide Second 
Report. 

Sir  William  Anson presented, pursuant  to  the  Board of 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of  ^ ^ T n t er 
Report  of  the  Board  of  Education  (1903)  on  mediate 
the  Administration  of  Schools,  under  the  Welsh  Education 
Intermediate  Education  Act,  1889. 
Act,  1889.) 
Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do lie  upon the  No.  66. 

Table;  and  be  printed, 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher presented, by  His  Majesty's  Queen Anne's 

Command,—Annual  Report  and  Accounts  of  Bouaty­
the  Governors  of  Queen  Anne's  Bounty  for  the 
year  ending  31st December  1902. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also  presented, pursuant  to  Public Offices 
the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—  (Acquisition of 
Accounts  showing  the  Moneys  issued  under the j g^   A c t' 
provisions  of  the Public  Offices (Acquisition  of  Session 2 ; 
Site)  Act,  1895,  Session  2 ;  the  Public  Offices  P«Mic Offices 
( Westminster) Site Act,  1896;  the  Public Offices  E ^ i s o e  ? 
1 Whitehall)  Site  Act,  1897  ;  and  the  Public  Public Offices' 
Buildings  Expenses  Act,  1898;  the  Moneys ^, whi.te!la111)u7 
issued  out of  the Consolidated Fund,the Moneys  and Public 
borrowed,  and  the  Securities  created  in  respect  Buildings 
thereof, the Disposal  of  Moneys  issued  to  the  Expenses Act, 
National  Debt  Commissioners  for  temporary   189!l 
Investment  and  the  Expenditure  under  the  pro­
visions  of  the  Acts  to  the  31st  March  1902 ; 
together  with  the  Report  of  the  Comptroller 
and Auditor  General  thereon. 

fil_ 

' 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do  lie upon  the  

Table;  and that  the Paper  relative to  the Public 

Offices (Acquisition  of  Site)  Act,  1895,  Session  

2  ;  Public  Offices  ( Westminster) Site Act, 1896 ; 
Public  Offices (Whitehall)  Site  Act,  1897;  and 
Public  Buildings  Expenses  Act,  1898,  be 
printed. 

Dublin, 
Wicklow, and 
Wexford 
Railway  Bill. 
Fishguard  and 
Rosslare 
Railways  and 
Harbours  Bill. 

The  Dublin,  Wicklow, and  Wexford  Railway 

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Fishguard  and  Rosslare  Railways  and 
Harbours  Bill  was  read  a  second  time ;  and 
committed. 

Clapham 
Junction  and 
Marble Arch 
Railway \ 
(No. 1)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Clapham Junction  and 
Marble  Arch  Railway  (No.  1)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a- second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Watford and 
Edgware 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Watford and  Edgware  Railway  BiU was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
committed. 

Great 
Northern 
and City 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Great  Northern  and  City  Railway  Bill 
was  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ; 
and  committed. 

Hampton 
Court Gas 
BiU. 

London 
United 
Tramways 
BiU. 

The  Hampton  Court Gas  15111 was,  according 

to  Order,  read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  London  United  Tram­
ways  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  19th  day  of  this  instant 
March  (Evening  Sitting). 

Midland and 
Belfast and 
Northern 
Counties 
Railways Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Midland  and Belfast  and 
Northern  Counties  Railways  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Monday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
March  (Evening  Sitting). 

Midland  Great 
Western 
Railway  o£ 
Ireland  Bill. 

The  Midland  Great  Western  Railway  of 
Ireland  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second  time  ;  and  committed. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Ordered, That there  be laid  before this House, Urban 
a Return  showing  (1)  the  Total  Rateable  Value   Districts 
of  each  of  the  Urban  Districts  in  Ireland ;  (2)  (Inland.) 
the  Borrowing  Powers  of  each,  distinguishing 
between  their  Powers  under the  Public  Health 
(Ireland)  Act  and  Local  Acts  (if  any)  ;  (3)  the 
Amount  borrowed  by  each  Urban  District  on 
the  security  of  the  Rates, distinguishing  Loans 
from (a)  Local Loans Fund,  (b)  Stock,  (c)  other 
sources  (exclusive  of  Loans  entirely  repaid  on 
the  1st  day  of January  1902);  (4)  the  Amount 
of  Loans  repaid  up  to  the  1st  day of  January 
1902 (exclusive  of  Loans  entirely  repaid  on  the 
1st  day of  January  1902);  (5)  the  Rate   in  the 
Pound  for  all  purposes  levied  in  each  Urban 
District  during  the  years  1899,  1900, and  1901; 
and  (6)  the  Income  (if  any)   of  each  Urban 
District  from  sources  other  than  the  Rates.— 
(Mr.  O'Shee.) 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection 
Selection;  That they had  added to the Standing (Standing 
Committee  on  Trade (including Agriculture  and 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures,  the
following  Fifteen  Members  in  respect  of  the  

Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill:—Mr.  Bousjield, Mr.   Innkeepers'  

Broadhurst, Sir John Brunner,  Mr.  Vicary Gibbs, Liability Bill. 

Mr.  Goulding, Mr.  Grelton,  Sir  William Bramp­
ton Gurdon, Mr. Guthrie,  Mr.Levy,  Mr. Nannetti,

Mr.  Charles Seely, Mr.  Crawford Smith, Colonel 

Walker,  Mr.  Eugene  Wason,  and  Mr.  Patrick 
White. 


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Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com-Standing 

mittee  on  Standing  Orders  several  Resolutions;  Orders, 
which  were  read,  as follow  : 

1.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Metropolitan  Metropolitan 

District  Railway (Various  Powers)  Petition, the district 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with ;  f v a  S 
that  the  Parties  be  permitted  to proceed  with  Powers.) 

H  4 

their 

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10 th March 

1903. 

[No. 16. 


Wigan 
Corporation 
Tramwiys. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments.) 

Strabane 
and  Letter­
kenny 
Kailway. 

Sheffield 
Corporation. 

Harrow  Road 
and  Padding­
ton  Tramways, 

Mullingar, 
Kells,  and 
Drogheda 
Railway  Bill. 

Lanarkshire 
arid Dumbar­
tonshire 
Kailway. 

Croydon  and 
District 
Electric 
Tramways, 

their  Bill, provided  that  the  Powers  to  construct 
Railway  No.  1  be  struck  out  of  the  B i l l;  that 
the  Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far 
such  Order  has  been  complied  with. 

2.  That, in  the  case  of  the  Wigan  Corporation 
Tramways  Petition, the  Standing;  Orders  ought 
to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  Parties   be  per­
mitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, provided  that 
the  Powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  2  and 
4  be  struck  out of  the Bill;  that the  Committee 
on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has 
been  complied  with. 

3.  That, in  the  case  of  the  London  County 

Council  (Tramways  and  Improvements)  Peti­
tion,  the  Standing Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed 
with | that  the  Parties  be permitted  to  proceed 
with  their  Bill,  provided  that  the  Powers  to 
construct  Tramways  Nos.  1, 2, 8,  8A, 9, and 9A 
be  struck  out  of  the  Bill;  that  the  Committee 
on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has 
been  complied  with. 

4.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Strabane  ' and 
Letterkenny  Railway  Petition,  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to be  dispensed  with  ;  that  the 
Parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill. 
5.  That,  in the  case  of  the  Sheffield  Corpora­
tion  Petition,  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with;  that  the  Parties   be  permitted 
to  proceed  with  their  Bill,  provided  that  the 
Powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  2  and  2A 
be  struck  out  of  the  B i l l;  that  the  Committee 
on  the  Bill  do, report  how  far  such  Order  has 
been  complied  with. 

6.  That, in  the  case of  the  Harrow  Road  and 
Paddington  Tramways  Petition,  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the 
Parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, 
provided  that  the Powers to construct  Tramways 
Nos.  1 and  2  be  struck  out  of  the  Bill;  that  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such 
Order  has  been  complied  with. 

7.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Mullingar,  Kells, 
and  Drogheda  Railway  Bill, the  Standing  Orders 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that the  Parties   be 
permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill,  provided 
that  the  Powers  contained  in  Clause  62  of  the 
Bill  authorising  the  Midland  Great  Western 
Railway  of  Ireland  Company  and  the  Great 
Northern  Railway  Company  (Ireland)   to  sub­
scribe  to  the  Undertaking  be  struck  out   of  the 
Bill;  that  the  Committee   on  the  Bill  do  report 
how  far  such  Order  has been  complied  with. 

8.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Lanarkshire  and 

Dumbartonshire  Railway  (substituted Bill)  Peti­
tion,  the  Standing Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed 
with;  that  the  Parties   be  permitted  to  proceed 
with  their  Bill,  provided  that  Clauses  28  and  29 
be  struck  out  of  the  Bill  ;  that  the  Committee 
on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has 
been  complied  with. 

9.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Croydon  and  Dis­
trict  Electric  Tramways  Petition,  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the 
Parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, 
provided  that  the  Powers  to  construct  Tram­
ways  Nos.  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,11,12,13,  13A,  13B,  14, 
15,  and  16  be  struck  out   of  the  Bill  ;  that  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such 
Order  has been  complied  with. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  enable  the  London  County  Council   to 
copstruct  and  work  Tramways  in  the  County  of 
London;  to  make  Street  Improvements;  and  to 
acquire  and  use  Lands  for  the  purposes   of  a 
for  generating  Electric 
Station  or  Stations 
Energy  ;   to  empower the  Council  of  the  Metro­
politan  Borough  of  Woolwich  to  widen  and 
improve  Well Hall  Road,  and  for  other  purposes: 
And  that  Mr.  John  Burns  and  Captain  Norton 
do  prepare,  and  bring it  in. 

The  House  was moved, That  the  Report  from   strabane  and 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in  Letterkenny 
respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave  to  bring  in  the  
Strabane  and Letterkenny  Railway  Bill  might   be 
read;  and  the  same being  read  ; 

al  way" 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill to  authorise  the  construction  of  Railways 
in  the  Counties  of  Tyrone  and  Donegal  between 
Strabane  and  Letterkenny,  and  for  other  pur­
poses  :  And  that  Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill,  Mr. 
Hugh  Law,  and  Mr.  M'Fadden  do  prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

Dr. Macnamara, supported  by  Mr. John Burns,  Housing of 
Mr.  Bell,  Mr.  Cremer,  Captain  Norton,  Dr.   tjje  W o r k i ng 
Shipman,  Mr.  George  White,  and  Mr.  a a f l r r  1 ™ ^ 
Samuel, presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  re-
lating  to  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes, 
and  to  establish  Fair  Rent  Courts  :  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Thursday  the  2nd  day of  April  next;  and   to  be 
printed. 

1 

Mr.  Rea,  supported   by  Mr.  Thomson,  Mr.   Tied  Houses 

Yoxall,  Mr.  Whitley,  Mr.  Layland-Barratt,  Mr.  (Freeing) 
Bell,  Mr.  Soares,  and  Mr. Rigg,  presented  a Bill  
to  secure  freedom  for  holders   of  Licences  for  
the  Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquor:  And  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  Second  time  upon 
Friday  the  3rd  day   of  April  next;  and   to  be 
printed. 

1 ^  ^ 
1 

Sir  Henry  Seton - Karr, 

supported  by  Sir  Salmon 

William  Tomlinson,  Mr.  Atherley-Jones,  Colonel  
Nolan,  Colonel  Saunderson,  and  Mr.  Yerburgh,   Amendment 
presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Salmon  Fisheries  Bill. 
(Ireland)  Acta  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  31st 
day  of  this instant  March  ;  and to  be  printed. 

Bill  92. 

A c tg 

Mr.  M' Crae,  supported   by  Mr.  Bryce,  Sir  Lands 

John  Leng,  Sir  William Dunn,  Mr. T.  W.Russell, 
Mr.  Eugene  Wason,  Mr.  John Dewar,  and  Mr.
Robert  Wallace,  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the 
Lands  Valuation  (Scotland)  Act,  1854  :  And 
the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  

upon  Tuesday  the  5th  day   of  May  next;  and   to  

be  printed.  


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j j j ji  93.  


A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being   Public 
proposed,  That  the  Committee   of  Public  A c-   Accounts, 
counts  do  consist  of  Fifteen  Members—(Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood);

And,  the  Motion  being  opposed,  after  a  brief   Mr.  Speaker 

explanatory  statement  from  the  Member  who  Puts *.he 
made  the  Motion  and  from  a  Member  who   ( p ^ u a nt   to 
opposed  it,  Mr.  Speaker  put  the  Question,  in  S.o. No. 11.) 
pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  11. 

And  the Question was resolved   in the Affirma­

tive. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee   of  Public  A c  ­

counts do  consist of  Fifteen  Members. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments.) 

/ 

The  House  was  moved, That  the Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave   to  bring  in  the 
London  County  Council  (Tramways  and  Im­
provements)  Bill  might   be  read;  and  the   same 
being  read; 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for resuming   Supply 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon  the  9th day of  this instant March,
That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave  the  Chair— 
(Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick)—(for  Committee   on 
the  Army  Estimates); 

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No. 16.]  3  EDW.  YTI. 

\0th—11th  March. 

57 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put,  That  Mr. 

Speaker  do  now  leave  the  Chair  :—It  was  re­
solved  in the  Affirmative. 

Supply. 

The  House  accordingly  resolved  itself  into 

[No.  17.] 

Wednesday,  11 th March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

the  Committee  of  Supply. 

P  R A T E R S. 

Army 
Estimates, 

Wales 
(Masenm 
Grant.) 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Number of  Land  Forces, not  exceeding  235,761, 
all  ranks, be  maintained  for  the  Service  of  the 
United  Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland 
at  Home  and Abroad,  excluding  His  Majesty's 
Indian Possessions, during the year ending  on the 
31st  day of  March  1904 : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a  Number  of  Land  Forces,  not 
exceeding  208,751, be  maintained  for  the  said 
Service—(Mr.  Guest)  :—Debate  arising  ; 

T o  report  Progress, and ask leave to  sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  th'e  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the Committee  had made Progress  in  the  matter 
to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was  directed  to 
move, That  the  Committee  may have  leave  to  sit 
again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

agaiD resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting, 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed, That, in the  opinion  of  this  House,  it 
is  desirable  to  make  provision,  similar  to  that 
made for  Scotland  and  Ireland,  for  a  National 
Museum  in  Wales—(Mr.  William  Jones) ; 

And  the  said  Motion  was, with  leave  of  the 

House,  withdrawn. 

Bank 
Holidays 
(Ireland) 
BUI. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved 
itself into  a  Committee  on  the  Bank  Holidays 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
C L A U S E,  NO.   1,  amended,  and  agreed  to.  

C L A U S E,  NO.   2,  agreed  to.  

Bill,  as amended, to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Sir 
Frederick  Banbury  reported, That the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

Trustee 
Act  (1893) 
Amendment 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1893) 

Second  Beading   of  the  Trustee  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Public 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
HONSES^HOURS Second  Beading   of  the  Public  Houses  (Hours 
(Scotland)  
Bill, 

o f  Closing)  ( Scotland)  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time:—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And  Notice  being  taken, that  Forty  Members 
were  not  present  :—The  House  was  told   by  Mr. 
Speaker;  and Forty Members not being present: 
—The  House  was  adjourned   by  Mr.  Speaker, 
at  half  an hour  after Ten   of  the  clock,  without 
a  Question first put, till  To-morrow. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

H E  Blackheath  and  Greenwich  District Blackheath 
Electric  Light  Bill  was read  a  second  time;  and Greenwich 

T

and  committed. 

District 
Electric 
Light  Bill. 

Hydraulic 
Power  Bill. 

The  London  Hydraulic  Power  Bill  was read  a  London 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Market.  Drayton  Gas  Bill  was  read  a Market 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Drayton  Gas 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  Dr. Farquharson  be  discharged  Standing
from  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. Orders. 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Buchanan be  added to  the 

Committee.—(Mr.  John Edward  Ellis.) 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  West  Sussex 
Second  Reading  of  the  West  Sussex  WaterWater'Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  19th  day  of  this  instant 
March  (Evening  Sitting). 

A  Bill  to  enable  the  London  County  Council  Loudon 

to construct  and  work  Tramways  in  the  County 
of  London ;  to  make  Street  Improvements  ;  and  (Tramwajs 
to  acquire  and  use  Lands  for  the  purposes  of  a and  Improve-
Station  or  Stations 
Energy  :  to  empower  the  Council  of  the  Metro­
politan  Borough  of  Woolwich  to  widen  and  im­
prove  Well  Hall  Road,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time. 

for  generating  Electric m c n t s)  Bil!l 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  construction  of  Rail-  Strabane and 
ways  in  the  Counties  of  Tyrone  and  Donegal  ^^fayBill 
between  Strabane and Letterkenny,  and for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners-of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  House  was  moved, That  the  Report  from   Wigan 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in  Corporation 
respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave  to  bring  in  the
Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Bill  might  be 
read;  and the  same  being  read  ; 

r a m w a y s­

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to confer  further  Powers  upon  the  Mayor, 
Aldermen,  and  Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of 
Wigan  in  regard  to  the  construction  of  Tram­
ways  and  Street  Improvements,  and  for  other 
purposes  :  And  that  Sir  Francis  Sharp  Powell 
and  Lord  Balcarres  do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

The  House  was moved, That  the  Report  from   Harrow  Road 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders   i n  and  Padding 
respect  of  the  Petition  for leave  to  bring  in  the t on  Tramvva-ys 
Harrow  Road  and  Paddington  Tramways  Bill 
might  be  read;  and  the  same being  read ; 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 

Bill  to  empower  the  Harrow  Road  and  Padding­
ton Tramways  Company to  construct  new  Tram­
ways  ;  to  work  their  Tramways  by  Mechanical 
Power;  to  lease  the  Undertaking  to the  Metro­
politan  Electric  Tramways,  Limited,  and  for 
other  purposes  :  And  that  Mr.  Atherley-Jones,
Sir Ernest Spencer,  and  Mr. Bigwood  do  prepare, 
and bring  it  in. 

The  House  was moved,  That  the  Report  from   Croydon  and 

the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in  ^j8*"?6 
respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave  t,o bring  in  the  Tramways 
Croydon  and  District  Electric  Tramways  Bill 
might be  read ; and the  same  being  read  ; 

I 

Ordered. 

 
58 

11th March. 

Sheffield 
Corporal,ion. 

Lanarkshire 
and Dumbar­
tonshire 
Railway. 

Metropolitan 
District 
Railway 
(Various 
Powers.) 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  authorise  the  British  Electric  Traction 
Company,  Limited,  to  construct  further  Tram­
ways  in  the  Counties  of  London,  Surrey,  and 
Kent,  and  for  other  purposes:  And  that  Mr. 
Guthrie  and  Major  Seely do  prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

The  House  was  moved, That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave  to  bring  in 
the  Sheffield Corporation  Bill  might  be  read; 
and  the  same  being  read ; 

Ordered,  That'  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill to confer further Powers on  the Lord  Mayor, 
Aldermen,  and  Citizens of  the  City  of  Sheffield 
with  respect  to  their  Water  Undertaking  and 
their Electrical  Undertaking;  to  authorise  the 
construction  of  additional  lines  of  Tramways, 
and the  execution  of  various  Street  Widenings, 
and  other  Works  in  the  City;  to  consolidate 
into  one  Township  certain  Townships  in  the 
City;  to  make further  and better  provision  for 
the  Improvement,  Health,  and  Good  Govern­
ment of  the  City,  and for other  purposes :  And 
that  Mr.  Stuart- Worthy  and  Mr.  Batty  Langley 
do  prepare, and  bring it in. 

The  House  was moved, That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect of the  Petition  for leave  to  bring  in the 
Lanarkshire  and  Dumbartonshire  Railway  Bill 
might be  read;  and the  same being  read; 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 

Bill to  authorise the Lanarkshire and Dumbarton­
shire Railway  Company to raise further  Moneys; 
to  enable  the  Caledonian Railway  Company  to 
Subscribe  for  additional  Shares  or  Stock;  to 
sanction  certain  existing Railways, and for  other 
purposes:  And  that  Mr.  Wylie  and  Colonel 
Denny  do prepare,  and  bring it in. 

The  House  was moved, That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect of  the  Petition  for  leave  to  bring  in the 
Metropolitan District Railway (Various  Powers) 
Bill  might be  read;  and the  same being  read ; 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 

Bill  to  empower  the  Metropolitan  District  Rail­
way  Company  to  deviate  the Railway authorised 
by  the  Metropolitan District Railway Act,  1897, 
and  to  construct  other  Railways  ;  to  acquire 
Lands  ;  to  lay  down  Electric  Cables ;  to  raise 
further  Capital;  to  acquire  the  Hounslow  and 
Metropolitan  Railway,  and  for  other  purposes  : 
And  that  Mr.  Perks  and  Sir  Charles Dalrymple 
do prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Mullingar, 
Kells, %nd 
Drogheda 
Railway 
Bill. 

The  House  was moved, That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Mullinyar,  Kells,  and  Drogheda
Railway Bill  might be  read;  and the  same  being 
read ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

Beckenham 
Urban 
District 
Council  Bill. 

A  Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Council  of 
Beckenham, praying that Provision  may be  made 
in the  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
authorising  the  Council  to  acquire  additional 
Lands  necessary  for  the  purposes  of  the  said 
Bill,  was presented,  and  read ;  and  referred  to 
the  Examiners of  Petitions for Private  Bills. 

The Chairman
Mean?"S ^

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 

Ways  and  Means, 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Public 
Petitions, 

Vide Second 
Report. 

[No. IX 


Navy (Dock­
yard  Expense 
Accounts, 
1901-2.) 

No. 68. 

Naval  Works 
Acts, 1895, 
1896, 1897, 
1899, and 
1901. 

No. 70. 

1903. 
Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,  pursuant to  the 
directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,-^ 
Annual  Accounts  for the  year  1901-2,   of  Ship­
building  and  Dockyard  Transactions,  &c.,  in­
cluding Manufactures;  together  with the Report 
of  the Comptroller and Auditor General  thereon. 
Account,  prepared  by  the  Admiralty  under 
the  Provisions  of  the  Naval  Works  Acts,  1895, 
1896,  1897,  1899, and  1901  (58  & 59  Vic.  c.  35, 
s. 6  (1),  59  Vic. c.  6,  s.5  (1),  60 & 61  Vic. c.  35, 
s.  2,  62  &  63  Vic.  c.  42,  s.  1,  and  1  Edvo.  7, 
c.  39,  s.  1),  showing  the  Amount, of  Money 
issued  out of the  Consolidated  Fund  ;  the  mode 
in  which  it  was  provided;  the  Amount  and 
Nature  of  the  Securities  created  in  respect 
thereof ;  the  Amount  of  the  Surplus of  Income 
above  Expenditure  for  the  financial  year  ended 
31st  March  1896,  set  apart  in  the  Exchequer 
Account  in  accordance  with  Section  4  of  the 
Naval  Works  Act,  1896,  and  the  application 
thereof;  the  Amount   of  Money  expended  in 
pursuance  of  the  Acts,  and  the  purposes  on 
which  that  Money  was  expended,  distinguishing 
the Expenditure  under  each of  the  Heads in the 
Schedule of  the  Acts  during  the year ended  the 
31st  March  1902 ;  together with  the  Report  of 
the  Comptroller  and Auditor General  thereon. 

Annual  Balance  Sheets,  showing the  Cost  of 
Manufacturing  Provisions,  Victualling  Stores, 
and  Seamen's  Clothing  (Hair  Beds)  at  the 
Home  Victualling  Yards  and  Malta  Yard,  for 
the  year  1901—2, as well  as  Statements  showing 
the  Waste  and  Loss  resulting  therefrom ;  with 
the  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  thereon. 

Navy 
(Victualling 
Yard Manu­
facturing 
Accounts, 
1901-2.") 

No. 71. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich  presented,  by  His  Army. 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Return  showing 
the  Number  and  Rank  of  all  Commissioned 
Officers  compulsorily  retired  or  dismissed  the 
Service  during  the years  1900 to  1902. 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant  t©  the  direc-  Loan 
tions of  an Act  of  Parliament, was laid upon  the  Societies. 
Table by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Abstract  of 
Accounts  of  Loan  Societies  in  England  and 
Wales to 3] st  December  1901, furnished  to  the 
Central  Office  for  the  Registry  of  Friendly 
Societies. 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented  Public 
to  His  Majesty,  that   He  will  be  graciously  Worship 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid  ^"church 
before  this  House,  a Return   o f  the  Number  of  Discipline, 
the Representations  made  to  the Bishop of  every 
Diocese  in  England and  Wales under  the  eighth 
section of  the  Public  Worship  Regulation  Act, 
1874, from  the  31st  day  of  December  1898  up 
to  the  end of  the  year  1902 ;  and  also  the  Num­
ber of  Cases  in which  the  Bishop  to  whom  the 
Representation  was  made  was  of  opinion,  that 
Proceedings  should  not  be  taken  on the  Repre­
sentation ;  and also  for  a Copy  in the  last-men­
tioned  Cases of  the  Representation  and  of  the 
Statement  deposited  in  the  Registry  of  the 
Diocese  showing  the  reason  for the  Opinion  of 
the  Bishop  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  212,  of Session 1899).—(Mr, Hey wood 
Johnstone.) 

Sir  James Fergusson reported  from the  Chair-  standing 
men's  Panel;  That  they  had  appointed  Mr.   Committees 
John Edward  Ellis  to  act  as  Chairman  of  the 
Standing  Committee  for  the  consideration  of 
Bills  relating  to  Trade  (including  Agriculture  Trade, &c. 
and Fishing),  Shipping, and  Manufactures. 

Ordered, 

 
 
No.  17 ]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

11^—12^  March. 

Public 
Petitions 
(First 
Report.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  Charles  Dalrymple  reported  from  the 
Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions;  That 
they  had examined  the Petitions  presented  upon 
the  18th,  19th,  20th,  23rd,  24th,  25th,  26th,  and 
27th  days  of  February  last,  and  the  2nd,  3rd, 
4th, 5th, and  6th  days of  this instant  March, and 
had  directed  him  to  make  a  Report  thereof  to 
the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Plumbers' 
Registration  Friday  next,  the  Plumbers'  Registration  Bill 

1 

,  was  read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time 
upon  Friday  the  20th day  of this instant  March. 

Public  Houses'  Ordered, That  the  Public  Houses  (Hours   of 
Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
(Hours  of 
(•Scotland) 
To-morrow. 
Bill. 


Colonel  Blundell, supported by General  Laurie,


Mr.  Kearley,  Mr. Parker  Smith,  Sir  James  Fer­

Outdoor 
Relief 
BiU?810n •  gusson,  Mr.  George  Ormsby-Gore,  and  Colonel  

Bill  94.  Nolan, presented  a Bill  to  empower  Boards  of 
Guardians to  grant Outdoor Relief to Pensioners 
of  the  Army  and  Navy:  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to be  read a second  time  upon  Tuesday 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

Public 
Accounts. 

Sir  Frederick Banbury,  Mr. Blake,  Mr. Cohen,
]\Jr.  Cameron Corbett, Sir  Thomas  Esmonde, Mr. 
Hayes  Fisher,  Mr. Goddard, Sir  William Bramp­
ton  Gurdon,  Sir  Arthur  Hayter,  Mr.  Herbert 
Lewis,  Mr.  Arthur  Morton,  Sir  Robert  Mowbray, 
Mr.  Pym, Mr. Powell- Williams, and Mr. Yerburgh
were  nominated  Members  of  the  Committee  of 
Public  Accounts. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power   to 
send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records.—(Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Supply. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved 

itself into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Number  of  Land Forces, not  exceeding  235,761, 
all ranks,  be  maintained  for  the  Service  of  the 
United  Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland 
at Home  and  Abroad,  excluding  His  Majesty's 
Indian  Possessions,  during  the  vear  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904 : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a Number  of  Land  Forces,  not  ex­
ceeding  208,761,  be  maintained  for  the  said 
Service—(Colonel  Welby)  :—Debate  arising  ; 

Major  Jameson  rose  in his  place,  and  claimed 

Closure 
Chitman"6  
withholds his  the  Chairman  withheld  his  assent, and  declined 
assent. 

t o  m o v e ' .  "  T h at  t he   Question  be  now  put" ;  but 

then  to  put  that  Question :—Debate  resumed. 

i

Question  put; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Guest, 

Yeas, 

Tellers for  the \ ^ 

\Major  Evans-Gordon  : 

\ 
i 
Alexander  AclandA 

. 
' 

Noes

B o o d >  

I Mr.  Anstruther.-

r 2 4 5 ­
J 

Original  Question  again proposed  : 

And,  it  being  after  half-past  Seven  of  the 
clock, the  Chairman  proceeded  to  interrupt  the 
Business  ; 

VOL.  158. 

59 

Whereupon  Mr.  Balfour  rose  in his place, and 
claimed  to move,  "  That  the  Question  be  now 
put." 

Question,  "  That  the  Question  be  now  put,"  Question put 
(pursuant to 

put,  and agreed  to. 

Question, That  a Number of  Land Forces, not 
exceeding  235,761,  all ranks, be  maintained  for 
the  Service  of  the  United  Kingdom  of  Great 
Britain  and  Ireland  at  Home  and Abroad,  ex­
cluding  His Majesty's  Indian Possessions, during 
the  year  ending  on  the 31st  day of  March  1904, 
put  accordingly,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the Committee 
had  come to  a Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House, that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have leave  to  sit again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Evening Sitting. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Gas Light and 

Second  Reading  of  the  Gas  Light  and  Coke 
Company's  Acts  Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time  Bill. 

J 

upon  Tuesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the London 

Second  Reading  of  the  London County  Council 
(General  Powers)  Bill  ;  

_ 

(General 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Powers)  Bill, 

upon  Tuesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Charing Cross, 
Second  Reading  of  the  Charing Cross, Euston, Euston, and 
andI  Hampstead Railway  Bill; 
S y M l. 

_ 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and, at the end of the  Question,  adding the  words 
"  upon  this  day  six  months."—(Mr.  Claude 
Hay.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "now  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was, with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time;  and  committed. 

The  City and  South  London Railway Bill  was,  City and South 

according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  London 
committed. 

Railway Bra. 

The  Great  Southern  and  Western  Railway  Great  


Bill  was, according  to  Order, read  a second  time;  Southern  aml  

Western 
and  committed. 
Railway  Bill. 

A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being  Army  


e m o ve 

put, That  an humble  Address  be  presented  

His  Majesty, praying  that  where  any  officer  is
removed  or  retired  from  the  Army, or  placed  on 
half  pay,  for  some  specific act  or  omission  con­
cerning  which  a charge  can be framed under the 
Army  Act,  His  Majesty  may   be  graciously 
pleased  to direct  that  an  option  may  be  given 
to  such  officers of  having  their  cases  heard  and 
adjudicated  upon  by court  martial—(Mr.  Pirie);

The  House  proceeded  to  a Division. 

Thursday,  \2th March,  1903  : 

The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
I  2 

Tellers 

 
 
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11$—12th March. 

1 9 0 3.  

[No.  IT.  


Tellers  for the [Mr.  Pirie, 

Yeas, 

r 

1 
1 Colonel  Welby: 
J 
f Sir  Alexander  Acland-1 

T ellers for the J  H o o d>  

L 185. 

J N o e s  ' 

[Mr.  Anstruthcr; 

J 

So it passed  in the  Negative. 

School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  School  Board  Electorate 
( Scotland)  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

57. 

within  or  without  the  area  of  their  jurisdiction 
—(Mr.  Balfour)  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for  resuming  Local 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question,  proposed  j^an™™6"/ 
upon  the  9th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That  powers)  BUI. 
the  Local  Government  (Transfer  of  Powers) 
Bill be now read  a second time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Vaccination  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 

a 

i 

a 

t 

i  

" n  >ii	 

Acts  Amendment  .Bill; 

A C tS  iLB16£lCl* 

ment Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sale of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Adulterated  Adulterated 
Butter Bdl. 
Butter  B i l l; 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Vaccination 
Prosecutions  Second Reading  of the Vaccination  Prosecutions 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Friday  the  20th  day of  this instant  March. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Employment 

Second Reading  of  the  Employment  of  Children  of  children 
Bill; 

L 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Bank  Holidays  The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to 
the  Bank  Holidays 
(Ireland)  Bill,  take 

into  consideration 

(Ireland)  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee. 
And  an Amendment  was made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill be now read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Coroners' 
Inquests 
(Railway 
Fatalities) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Foreigners' 
Marriages 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
Bill: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming 
Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill. 	 the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the Cruelty to Animals Bill  be now read a second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, this  day,  re­

solve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

Borough 
Funds  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Borough  Funds  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Municipal 
Trading. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  4th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
it  is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be appointed  to join  with  a Committee  of 
the  Lords  to  consider  and  report'  as  to  the 
principles  which  should  govern  powers given  by 
Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and 
other  local  authorities  for  industrial  enterprise 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County 
Second  Reading  of  the  County  Councils  (Bills  ?°™cils 
(Bills  in 
• 
in  Parliament)  Bill;  
Parliament) 

r»  v	 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

this  day. 

T he  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Naval Forces 

Committee  on the  Naval  Forces  Bill;  

B m-

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented,  •— Public 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  ^"fction 
the  11 th  day of  this instant March, for  a Return  an(j chavch 
relative  to  Public  Worship  Regulation  and  Discipline. 
No. G9. 
Church  Discipline. 

Ordered, That the  said  Return do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit till  twenty-three  minutes after Twelve 

of  the  clock  on  Thursday  morning,  ad­
journed  till  this  day.  


[No.  18.] 

Thursday,  12th  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

T

H E  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 
of  the unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman ot  Wa?3  an(l 

of  Ways  and  Means.	

Means

' 

A  Bill  to  authorise  the  British  Electric  Trac-  Crojdon  and 

tion  Company  (Limited)  to  construct  further Electric 
Tramways  in  the  Counties  of  London,  Surrey,  Tramways 
and  Kent,  and  for other  purposes,  was read  the  Bill, 
first  time;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners  of 
Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

A  Bill  to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the  Wigan 
Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of  the  Borough  Corporation 
of  fViyan, in regard to the construction  of Tram- B™nw a ys 
ways  and  Street  Improvements,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the  first  time;  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time. 

A  Bill 

12th March 

61

No. 18.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 
A  Bill  to  empower  the  Harrow  Road  and 
Harrow  Road 
ton  Tra'mwaya  Haddington  Tramways  Company  to  construct 
Bill. 

new  Tramways  ;  to  work  their  Tramways  by
Mechanical  Power  ;  to  lease  their  Undertaking 
to the Metropolitan Electric Tramways,  Limited, 
and for other purposes, was  read  the  first  time; 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

A  Bill to  confer further  Powers  on  the  Lord 
Sheffield 
Corporation  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Citizens of  the  City  of 

1  ' 

Sheffield, with  respect  to  their  Water  Under­
taking  and  their  Electrical  Undertaking  ;  to 
authorise  the  construction  of  additional  Lines  of 
Tramways,  and  the  execution  of  various  Street 
Widenings and other Works  in the  City ; to con­
solidate  into  one  Township  certain  Townships in 
the  City  ;  to make further  and  better  Provision 
for the  Improvement,  Health,  and good  Govern­
ment  of  the  City,  and  for  other purposes, was 
read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time. 

A  Bill  to  authorise the Lanarkshire  and  Dum­
Lanarkshire 
bartonshire 
bartonshire Railway  Company  to  raise  further 
Railway BUI.  Moneys;  to  enable  the  Caledonian  Railway 
Company  to  subscribe  for  additional  Shares  or 
Stock;  to  sanction  certain  existing  Railways, 
and for other purposes, was read  the  first  time; 
and referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

Metropolitan
Railway
(Various
Powers) Bill.

A  Bill  to  empower  the  Metropolitan  District 
Railway  Company  to  deviate  the  Railway
authorised by the Metropolitan  District  Railway
Act,  1897, and  to  construct  other Railways;  to 
acquire  Lands  ;  to  lay  down  Electric  Cables; 
to  raise  further  Capital;  to  acquire  the  Houn­
slow  and  Metropolitan  Railway,  and  for  other 
purposes,  was  read  the first time ;  and referred 
to  the Examiners of Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Public 
' Petitions. 

Vide  Second  

Report. 


Trade  Reports
CA-ual
k  e n

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command, —  Copy  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular Reports,  Annual  Series,  No.  2942. 

Marriage and
(Foreign
Countries)
(Miscel­
laneous, No. 2,  rn  LI 
1903)

I able. 

Copy  of  Reports  on  the  Laws  on  Marriage 

and  Divorce  in  Foreign  Countries  (in  continua­
tion  of  Miscellaneous,  No. 2,  1894). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Inquiry into 
Charities 
( C # i ty
Borough of 
Barrow-in-
Furness.) 

N o.  72. 

The  following  Paper  was laid  upon  the  Table 
by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Return  to  an 
Order, dated  the  5th  day  of  this instant  March,
for  a  Return  relative  to  Inquiry  into  Charities 
(County  Borough of  Barrow-in-Furness).

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Railway. &c. 
Bills. 

Ordered, That there be laid before this  House, 
a Return  of  Report by the  Board  of  Trade  upon 
all  the Railway,  Canal, Tramway,  Harbour, and 
Tidal Waters, Electricity, Gas, and  Water  Bills, 
and  Provisional  Orders,  of  Session  1903.—(Mr. 
Gerald  Balfour.) 

Military
Expeditions,

Resolved, That an humble A ddress be presented 

to  His  Majesly,  that  He  will  be  graciously
pleased to give directions, that there be laid before 
this  House,  a Return of all Military  Expeditions 
in which  British  or  Native  Troops  have  been 
employed  during  the  last  Ten  Years,  in  the 
following  form :— 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

YearYear.. 

Expedi
Expedi--
tiontion.. 

Troops  employed. 

British.  Native. 

Duration..  CostCost..
Duration

—  (Mr.  Charles Hob house.) 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of. Selection 

Selection ;  That they had added to  the  Standing
Committee  on  Law  and  Courts of Justice,  and j 
Legal  Procedure, the following Fifteen Members .J 
in  respect of the  Incest Bill:—Colonel  Blundell,  Incest Bill. 
Sir  John  Brunner,  Mr.  Burt,  Mr.  Charles 
Douglas,  Sir  Samuel Hoare,  Mr. Joseph Howard,
Sir  John  Kennaway,  Colonel  Lockwood,  Mr. 
Nussey,  Mr.  Perks,  Mr.  Pym,  Mr.  Talbot,  Mr. 
Tritton,  Mr.  George  White,  and  Mr.  Henry
Joseph  Wilson. 

ees'^ 

Ordered, That  the said  Report  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  John  Leng,  supported  by  Mr.  Crombie,  Grocers' 
Mr.  Dalziel,  Mr.  Pirie,  and  Mr.  Hunter  Craig, Licences 
presented  a  Bill  to  abolish  Dealers'  or  Grocers'  ^° t l a n < 1)
Licences in Scotland:  And  the same  was ordered 
to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  5th 
day  of  May  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Bill 95.

Sir  William  Holland,  supported  by  Mr.  County  Courts 

Crombie,  Sir  Alfred  Hickman,  Mr.  M'Kenna,   Bil];.v 
Mr.  Parties, and  Mr.  Schwann, presented  a  Bill Bill 96.
™  ' 
to  extend  the  Jurisdiction  of  the  County  Courts, 
and to  amend  the  Acts  relating  or  giving  juris­
diction  thereto:  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be read  a second time upon  Tuesday next;  and to 
be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate,  supported  by  Mr. Solici- Licensing 

tor  General  for  Scotland  and  Mr.  Anstruther, 
presented  a Bill to consolidate the  Laws  relating  (Scotland) 
to  Licensing  in  Scotland:  And  the  same  was  Bi)1­
ordered to  be read  a second  time  upon  Monday  BiU 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate,  supported  by  Mr.  Solici- Berwickshire 
T o w n

tor  General  for  Scotland,  presented  a  Bill  to  ^ n t  y
constitute  the  Town  of  Duns  to  be  the  Head  
Burgh  or  County  Town  of  Berwickshire:  And 
the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Monday  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

9 g

Mr.  Maxwell,  supported  by  Mr.  Nicol,  Mr.  Local 

Eugene  Wason,  Dr.  Farquharson,  Mr.  Hosier, 
and  Sir  Charles  Renshaw,  presented  a  Bill  to  ±sill°  ^ 
make further provision  for  Local  Government  in  Bill 99. 
Counties  in  Scotland,  and  for  other  purposes: 
And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be read  a  second 
time  upon  Wednesday  the  25th  day  of  this 
instant  March ;  and to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Maxwell, supported  by Sir  William Arrol,  Poor Law 

Mr.  Nicol,  Dr.  Farquharson, Mr.  Cross, Colonel  °fflcers' 
Denny,  Mr.  Ure,  and  Sir  Charles Renshaw, pre- annuation 
sentea  a  Bill  to  provide  for  Superannuation  (Scotland)
Allowances  to  Poor  Law  Officers  and  Servants   Bil1­
in  Scotland-, and for Contributions  towards  such 
Allowances by  such  Officers  and  Servants,  and 
to make  other  relative  provisions : And the same 
was  ordered  to be  read a second time  upon  Wed­
nesday  the  25th day of  this instant  March ;  and 
to be  printed. 

100. 

Mr. Emmott,  supported  by  Mr.  James Heath,  registration of 

Sir Alfred  Hickman,  Sir  William  Holland,  and Firma  Bm ­
Mr.  Waller  Palmer,  presented  a  Bill  for  the
Registration  of  Firms  and  Persons  carrying  on 
Business  under  Trade  Names:  And  tne  same 
was 
i  3 

B l 1 1 1 0 1 ­

12 th March. 

1903. 
And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second time  ; 

[No. 18. 


62 

was  ordered to be  read a second time upon  Friday 
the  8th  day  of  May  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Supply-
fist  allotted 
Day.] 

The House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  9,647,000,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  for  the  Pay, 
Allowances,  and  other Charges of  His  Majesty's 
Army  at Home  and  Abroad  (exclusive   of  India)
(General  Staff,  Regiments,  Reserve,  and  De­
partments),  which  will  come  in  course  of  pay­
ment during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of 
March  1904: 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  put, 

That  Item  A  (Pay,  &c.   of  General  Staff) be  re­
duced  by   £ .  60,000—(Mr.  Courtenay  Warner)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Courtenay  Warner,  \  94. 

Yeas, 
r 
t 
ieiiers  lor  tnei  
iNoes, 

li 

(_Mr.  Charles Hobhouse:  J 
I Sir  Alexander  Acland­

ffood> 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

226. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.8,937,000,   be 
granted  for  the said  Service—(Mr.  Labouchere) ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  thef Mr.  Labouchere, 

'  V  80' 

Chairman 
interrupts 
the  Business. 

Question  put 
(pursuant to 
S.O.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

Yeas, 
rr,  ,n 
j, 
Tellers  for  the J 
JNoes, 

,, 

\Mr.  Courtenay  Warner:) 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA


I 223. 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 

And, it  being  half-past  Seven   of  the  clock, 

the  Chairman  proceeded  to  interrupt  the  Busi­
ness ; 

Whereupon  Mr.  Balfour  rose in his place, and 
claimed  to  move,  "  That  the  Question  be  now 
put." 

P u t ? " 

The  Committee  divided. 
,i 
rn  ii 
Tellers  for  the 
J-eas, 

/» 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

("Sir  Alexander  AclandA

Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Robert  Spencer, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Sinclair: 

Original  Question  put  accordingly  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
m  Ti 
Tellers  for  the  
leas, 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-T
ff()< 

[Mr.  Ansirutker: 

j. 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Robert  Spencer, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Sinclair: 

Resolution  to be  reported. 

1208. 
j 
\  61. 
J 

U o 2. 

J 

J 

^ 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 

Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the  Com­
mittee  had come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The  Bristol,  London,  and  Southern  Counties 
Railway  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second time;  and  committed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  City  and  North  East 
Suburban  Electric  Railway  B i l l; 

Bristol, 
London,  and 
Southern 
Counties 
Railway  Bill. 

City  and 
North  East 
Suburban 
Electric 
Railway  Bill. 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word   '' now," 
and, at the end of  the  Question, adding the  words 
"  upon  this  day  six  months."—(Mr.  Vicary
Gibbs.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  therMr.  David  Morgan, 

Yeas, 

\Mr.  Forde  Ridley: 
Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs, 

Noes, 

(.Mr,- John Burns: 

1 
)

]

i 

162. 

60. 


So it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative.  

And  the  Main  Question  being  put;  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 

time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com-  Charing  Cross, 

mittee  on the  Charing  Cross, Euston,  and  Hamp-  Euston, and 
stead  Railway  Bill   to  omit,  in  Clause  8, p.  7,  BaibraylSil]. 
all  the words  before  the words  "  the  Company," 
in  1. 32,  and  all  the  words  after  the  word  "  re­
spectively,"  in  1. 36.—(Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen.) 

A  Motion  was  made,  and the  Question  being  City  and 

put, That  it be  an  Instruction  to  the  Committee  Soufch 
on the  City  and  South  London  Railway  Bill  to  R a l l w ay  BlU" 
omit,  in  Clause  4,  the  words  "  without  being 
required  to  purchase  the  same  or  any  ease­
ment  therein  or  thereunder" —  (Mr.  Griffith-
Boscawen)  ; 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes to  the  Left.  

Tellers  for  the [Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen, 

Yeas, 

{Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs: 

Tellers  for  the/Mr,  Cohen,  


Noes, 

t Colonel  Lucas: 

]  57. 

j" 162. 

The  House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

H^t  allotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  1,638,000,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  for  Retired 
Pay,: Half-Pay, and other N on-Effective Charges 
for  Officers,  &c.  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  vear  ending on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904; 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put.  That  the 
Chairman do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave   to 
sit  again—(Mr.  Broadhurst)  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  "1 
J 

\Mr.  Causton: 

Yeas, 

64. 

Tellers for 
Noes 

.'. 

^xander 

Acland-1 

i
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

H o o < 1,  

f  1 5 4 ­
J 

Original  Question  again  proposed  :  


'  Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  A  (Rewards   to  Officers  for 
Distinguished  Services)  be  reduced by  £ .  100.— 
(Mr.  Whitley.)

Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn.  

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  

That  Item  C  (Half-Pay   of  Regimental  and 
Departmental  Officers  eligible  for  Employment)  

be  reduced  by  £ .  7,680.—(Mr.  Pirie.)


; 

The  Committee  proceeded   to  a Division. 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question   be  now 

So it  passed in  the  Negative.  










 






No. 18.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

12th—13$ March. 

63 

Chairman 
interrupts 
the Business, 

Question put 
(pursuant to 
S.O.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

Friday,  13th March,  1903:  


Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Pirie,  

\Mr.  Lough: 

Yeas, 
Tellers  for  the [ 

^ 
l\oes, 

,  Hood, 

Anstruther: 

Alexander  Acland­

64, 

153. 

J 

Original  Question  again proposed  : 

And,  it  being  after  Midnight,  the  Chairman 

proceeded  to interrupt the  Business : 

The  Order  of  the - day  being  read,  for  the  Sale of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Adulterated 
_  
Butter  Bill; 

f 

Butter BUI. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Employment 

Second  Reading  of  the Employment of  Children  of  Children 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second time 


Whereupon  Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  rose  in 

upon  Monday  next.  


his place, and  claimed to move, "  That  the  Ques­
tion  be now  put." 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question  be  now 

p u t "; 

The  Committee  divided. 
T  11 
i e tiers tor me I  •  H o o d>  

f  +L  f Sir  Alexander  Acland-1 

I 155. 

a a  ' 

[Mr.  Anstruther : 

I 

Tellers  for the / Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  V  g^
' 
i Mr.  Causton: 
Original Question put accordingly,  and  agreed 

Noes, 

J 

to. 

Resolution  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That the  Committee 
had come to  a  Resolution. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County  

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Councils  (Bills Councils  

in Parliament)  Bill;  

Parliament) 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time  Bill,  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Naval Force 


Committee  on  the  Naval  Forces  Bill;  

Biu-


Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Monday  


next, resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Public 

Second Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill;


Trnstee  Bil1­

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time  


upon  Tuesday  next.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 


Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House, that he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Mon­

day  next,  again  resolve  itself 
Committee. 

into  the  said 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply
[11th  March]
Report,

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for receiving 
th e  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
t he 

t h ig   i n s t a nt   March  ; 
l l th  d ay
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

  o f 

Monday  next. 

Borough 

Funds  Bill.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Borough  Funds  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Municipal 
Trading. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  4th  day  of  this instant  March,  That 
it  is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be appointed  to join  with  a  Committee  of 
the  Lords to  consider  and  report  as to  the  prin­
ciples  which  should govern powers given  by  Bills 
and Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and  other 
local  authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within 
or without  the  area of  their  jurisdiction—(Mr. 
Balfour)  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Local
Government
Powere)eBill

The  Order of the  day  being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
u P o n  t he  9 tb  d a   ?  o f t h is   instant March, That the 
Local  Government  (Transfer of  Powers)  Bill  be 
now  read a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Licensing
(Scotland)
mentBill.nd"

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland) 

  A c t  s  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

VOL.  158. 

Second  Reading  of 
Officers' Superannuation  Bill;  

the  Local  Authorities' 

Super-


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  annuation  


upon  Monday  next. 

B m-


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing 

Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing 
Bill; 

(Ireland)  (Ireland) Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be rea,d  a second  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Trustee 


Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act  
a 
Amendment  ±>ill; 

..  Tj-ii 

j 

( 1 8 9 3)  f o t (1893)  

Amendment 
jjjjj. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read a second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order of the  day  being  read, for resuming  Public  Houses 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
°f 
upon  the  10th  day of  this  instant  March,  That  (Scotland) 
the Pub.lic Houses (Hours of  Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill. 
Bill  be  now read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 


till  Thursday  next.  


The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming  Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  A m m a l  s  Bill, 
upon  the 2nd  day of this instant March, That the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Poor 

Bili  to make  Provision  for  the  Defence   of  Poor 
Prisoners :  And  that  Mr.  Bousfield, Mr.  Cripps,
Sir  Joseph  Leese,  Mr.  Perks,  Mr.  Kirnber, Mr. 
Butcher, Mr. Atherley-Jones,  Mr. Marshall  Hall, 
and  Mr.  Duke  do prepare,  and bring  it in. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a False 
Bill  for  the  better  prevention   of  giving  False  Characters. 
Characters to Servants, and of Offences connected 
therewith:  And  that  Mr.  Bousfield  and  Mr. 
Herbert  Roberts do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Bousfield presented  a  Bill  to  make pro- p 0 0 r 
visicn  for the  Defence   of  Poor  Prisoners-:  And   Prisoners' 
the  same  was read the first time;  and ordered  to  Def®.IJ®e BlU­
be read  a second  time  upon  Thursday  next ; and 
1 0 2  , 
to  be  printed. 

i  4 

Mr. 

 
 
 
 
 
 


 






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26$—21th

False 
Characters 
Bill. 

Bill  103. 

Mr.  BousfieU  presented  a Bill  for  the  better 
prevention  of  giving  False  Characters   to  Ser­
vants,  and  of  Offences  connected  therewith: 
And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time,  and 
ordered  to  be  read a second  time  upon  Thursday 
the  26th  day  of  this  instant  March;  and  to  be 
printed. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued   to 
sit  till  twenty-five  minutes  after  Twelve 
of  the clock on Friday morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[ N o.  1 9 .] 

Friday,  13th  March, 

1 9 0 3. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

Private Bills 
(Standing 
Order  62 
complied 
with.) 

P R A Y E R S. 

M R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from  one  of  the Examiners  of Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  62  has been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Lancashire  and  Yorkshire  and  London  and 
North  Western Railways (Steam  Vessels) 
Bill. 

North  Eastern  Railway  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bills  be  read  a second  time. 

Surrey  (North 
Western  or 
Chertsey 
Division) 
Writ. 

Ordered,  That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue  his  War­
rant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown  to  make  out  a 
new  Writ  for the electing   of  a  Member  to  serve 
in  this  present  Parliament  for  the  County   of 
Surrey  (North  Western  or  Chertsey  Division), in 
the  room of  Henry  Currie Leigh-  Bennett, Esquire, 
deceased. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Report. 
Railway,  &c. 
Bills. 

No. 73. 

Education 
(Scotland) 
(Code,  1903.) 

Mines and 
Quarries. 

Army. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return   to  an 
Order,  dated  the  12th day of  this  instant  March, 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Railway,  &c.  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Code  of  Regulations 
for  Day  Schools, with  Appendices,   by  the  Lords 
of  the  Committee  of  the  Privy  Council   on 
Education  in  Scotland,  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by 
His  Majesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  General 
Report  and  Statistics  for  the  year  1901;  Part 
I V .,  Colonial  and  Foreign  Statistics  ;  Statistics 
relating  to  Persons employed, Output, and  Acci­
dents  at  Mines  and  Quarries  in  the  British 
Colonies  and  in  Foreign  Countries. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Evidence  of 
Lieutenant-Colonel  D.  A.  Kinloch,  C.B.,  M.V.O., 
before  the  Court  of  Inquiry  held  by  the  Order 
of  the  General  Officer  Commanding  the  Home 
District  on  14th  December  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

March. 
A  Petition  of  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and   Wigan 

1903.  [No. 29. 

Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Wigan,  praying  Corporation 
that  Provision  may  be  made  in  the  Wigan  Cor-g*a™ways 
poration  Tramways  Bill,  authorising  the  con­
struction  or  re-construction  of  Tramways  upon  a 
wider  gauge  than  that  authorised  by  the  present 
Acts  and  Orders, was presented,  and  read  ;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Church 
Second  Reading  of  the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  discipline 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time :—And  a Debate  arising thereupon  ; 

Mr.  Austin  Taylor  rose  in  his  place,  and  Closure 
claimed  to  move,'"That  the  Question   be  n o w j ™  ^ 
put "  ;  but  Mr.  Speaker  withheld  his assent, and  withholds  his 
declined  then  to  put  that  Question. 

assent. 

Then  the  House  resumed  the  Debate.  

And  the  Question  being  put;  

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right  

The  Noes   to  the  Left.  

Tellers  for  the ("Mr. Austin  Taylor, 

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Brand: 

1190. 

Noes, 

Tellers  for  the| S i r D 

F™ncis 
\ v P T 
'  v 
[bir  James r  ergusson : 
So it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  

The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a second  time;  

and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
House,  for  Monday  next. 

SharP\ 
I

j


,QO 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Church 
Second  Reading of the Church  Discipline (No.  2)  Discipline 
B i l l; 

(No. 2) Bill, 

/ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  t h  e  Land  Tenure 

Second  Reading   of  the  Land  Tenure  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Merchandise 
Second  Reading  of  the Merchandise  Marks Bill;   Marks  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of the  Local  Government  Fran-   Government 
chise  and  Representation  (Extension  to  Com- Bepresentaa-"d 
panies)  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

tion  (Exten-
t0 
Companies.) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Trustee  

Second  Reading   of  the  Trustee  Act  (1893) A c fc  d,893)

t 
Amendment  UilL; 

Amendment 
Bij] 

I  TVII 

i 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


upon  Friday  next.  


The Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty to Animals  Bill be now read a second 
time; 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 


till  Monday  next.  


The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from the Committee   of  Supply of  the  [ 1 2 t  h  March, 
12th  day  of  this  instant  March 
Sitting)  ; 

(Afternoon^™ 0] 0 11 

Report. 

New  Member
sworn.

Charles Ramsay  Devlin,  Esquire,  Member  for 

the  Borough   of  Galway,  was  sworn, 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon  


Monday  next.  


Sir 


 
 






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65 


No. 19.]  3  EDW.  VII. 
Public 
Accounts 
(First 
Report.) 

Sir Arthur  Hayter  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  of  Public  Accounts  ;  That they had made 
Progress  in  the  matters  to  them  referred, and 
ordered  him  to  report the  same  to the  House. 

No. 74. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Civil  Services 
(Excess), 
1901-2. 

No. 75. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher presented, by His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Statement  of  the  Sum 
required  to  be  voted  in  order  to make good  an 
Excess  on  the  Grant  for  National  Gallery  of 
Ireland for the year  ended  31st  March  1902. 

(Tramways  and  Improvements)  Bill  be  read  a 
second  time  To-morrow. 

Ordered,  That  the  London  County  Council London 
County 
Council 
(Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments)  Bill. 

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Mullingar,  Kells,  and  Drogheda Railway Mullingar, 
Kells,  and 
Drogheda 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Clapham 
Junction  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  Clapham  Junction  and Marble Arch 
Marble  Arch  Railway  (No.   1)  Bill; 

Railway 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a  second  .time (No.  1)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  be referred  to 

upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  April  next. 

the  Committee  of  Supply  ;  and be  printed. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to 
sit till  twenty  minutes  before  Six  of  the 
clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

[ N o.  2 0 .] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Kent  Water 

Second  Reading  of  the  Kent  Water  Board  Bill;   B o a rd  BiU-

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  26th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Thames 
Second  Reading  of  the  Thames  C o n s e r v a n cy   Conservancy 

Monday,  16th March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two   of the  clock. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 
upon  Monday  the  30th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Private  Biila 
(Standing 
Order 62 
complied 
with.) 

Private  Bills 
(Standing 
prder  63 
complied 
with.) 

M

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  62  has been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Great  Central  Railway  Bill.  

Great  Western  Railway  Bill.  

Lanarkshire  and  Dumbartonshire  Railway  


Bill. 

Metropolitan  District  Railway 

(Various 

Powers)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bills be  read  a second time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That, in the  case of  the  following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  63 has been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Croydon  and  District  Electric  Tramways 

Bill. 

South  Shields,  Sunderland,  and  District 

Tramways  Bill. 

Wellingborough  and District Tramroads Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bills  be  read a second  time. 

Private  Bill 
Petitions 
f horA*.] 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one of the  Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills,  That, in  the  case  of  the  Petition  for  the 
following  Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.  : — 

Jewish  Colonisation  Association  Bill 

[Lords]. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Woolwich 
Second  Reading of  the  Woolwich  Borough  Coun- Boron8l»  ,.„ 
Council  Bill. 
Cil  B i l l  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a second  time 
instant 

upon  Monday  the  30th  day  of  this 
March. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Central 
Second  Reading  of  the  Central  London Railway  London 

6 

J  Railway  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  21st day  of  April  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Great 
Second  Reading  of  the  Great  Northern,  Picca-  Northern, 
dilly,  and  Brampton  Railway  (New  Lines  and Breton   aml 
Extensions)  Bill ; 
Railway  (New 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  L i n es  a nd 

upon  Tuesday  the  21st day  of  April  next. 

Extensions) 

The Great Northern,  Piccadilly,  and Brompton Great 
Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill  was,  according  Northern, 
to  Order, read  a second  time ;  and  committed.  Brompton 

Piccadilly,  and 

Railway 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill. 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  tjie Metropolitan 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  District 
Railway  (Works)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  21st day  of  April  next. 

District 
Railway 
(Works)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  f or 

t he  North  West 

Second  Reading  of  the  North  West  London  £°?,don 
Railway  BiU; 

Railway  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  21st day of  April  next. 

Private  Bills 
(Petition  for 
additional 
Provision) 
(Standing 
Orders not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the  case  of  the Petition 
for  additional Provision  in the following  Bill, the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Beckenham Urban  District  Council  Bill. 
Ordend,  That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Great  Eastern
Bai^y
(No.   1)  Bill. 

Great  Eastern
Railway
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   1)  Bill  was 

read  a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   2 )  Bill  was 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill to  confirm certain Provisional  Orders of  the Government 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland,  relating Provisional 
to  the  Urban  Districts of  Bray  and Dungarvan,  Orders  (No.l.) 
and  the  Counties  of  Dublin,  Waterford,  and 
Wicklow  :  And  that  Mr.  Attorney  General  for 
Ireland  and  Mr.  Wyndham do prepare, and  bring 
it  it. 

Ordered,  That  leave be given to bring  in  a Bill  Local 

to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local  ^ X n ^  ' 
Government  Board  for Ireland,  relating  to  the Provisional 
County  of  Waterford:  And  that  Mr.  Attorney   Order (No. 2.) 
General  for  Ireland  and  Mr.  Wyndham  do  pre­
pare, and bring  it in. 

K 

Mr. 

 
 
 
 
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16thMarch, 

1903.  [No. 20. 


Local 
Mr.  Attorney  General  for Ireland presented a 
Government  Bill  to confirm certaiu Provisional Orders  of  the 
(Ireland) 

Local  Government  Board for Ireland, relating to 

Provisional 
Orders 	
the  Urban  Districts  of  Bray  and  Dungarvan,
(No.  1)  Bill.  and  the  Counties  of  Dublin,  Waterford,  and 
Bill  104.  Wicklow:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 

time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Local 
Mr.  Attorney  General  for Ireland presented a 
Government 
Bill to confirm  a Provisional  Order of  the  Local 
(Ireland) 
Provisional  Government  Board  for  Ireland,  relating   to  the 
Order 
County  of  Waterford:  And  the  same was read 
(No.  2)  BiU. 
the first time. 
Bill  105. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  and 
be  printed. 

Public 
Petitions, 

Vide  Second 
Report. 
Post Office 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented  and 

read;  and ordered  to lie upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,—Return   to  an 

Funds?  B a n kS  0 r d e r     d a t ed 

'

7   o f  t h is 
  Return  relative  to  Post  Office  Savings 

i n 8 t a nt  M a

. r c h '

9 th  d a

t he 

No  76 

  a


f ° r
Banks  Funds. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented,  by 
Physical 
Training 
His Majesty's  Command,—Copy of Report of the 
(Scotland) 
in 
Royal  Commission  on  Physical  Training 
(Royal 
Commission.)  Scotland.  Vol.  I.,  Report  and  Appendix,  and 

Yol.  II.,  Minutes   of  Evidence  and  Index. 

Factory  and 
Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented, 
Workshop 
pursuant  to  the  directions  of  several  Acts  of 
Acts  (Special 
Exceptions,  Parliament,—Copy  of  Order, dated  11th  March 
Aloal Hours in 	 1903,  made  by  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the 
Electrical 
Home Department in pursuance of  Section 40 (4) 
Stations.) 
of  the  Factory  and  Workshop  Act,  1901,  ex­
tending  (subject to certain conditions) the  special 
exceptions  as to  Meal  Hours  to  Young  Persons 
above  the  age  of  Sixteen  years  employed  in 
Electrical  Stations. 

Factory  and 
Copy  of  Order,  dated  11th  March  1903, made 
Workshop 
Acts  (Special  by  the  Secretary of  State for the Home  Depart-
Exception,  ment  in  pursuance  of  Section  54  (4)  of  the 
Night Work  at Factory  and Workshop  Act,  1901, extending the 
Electrical 
special  exception  under  that  section  (subject  to 
Stations.) 
certain  conditions)  to  the Employment  at  Night 
in  Electrical  Stations of  Male  Young  Persons  of 
the age  of  Sixteen  Years  and  upwards. 

Penal  Servi-
Copy  of  Licence  under  the  Penal  Servitude 
tude Acts 
(Conditional 	 Acts,  1853 to  1891, granted  by  His  Majesty  to 
Rolla  Richards, a  Convict,  permitting  him to  be 
Licence.) 	
at large,  to  which  are  annexed conditions  other 
than  those  contained  in Schedule A  of  the  Penal 
Servitude  Act,  1864. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Diseases of 
l89randACtS'   d i r e c t i ° n s  
J896, 

Mr.  Hanbury  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
a n  Act   of  Parliament,—Copies  of 
Three  Orders  under  the  Diseases  of  Animals 
Acts,  1894  and  1896, numbered  6620,  6621,  and 
6633,  respectively,  relating  to  the  landing  of 
Foreign  Animals in  Great  Britain. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant  to  the  direc-
Friendly 
Societies, 
tions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  was  laid 
Workmen's 
Compensation  upon  the  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House*,— 
Schemes, 
Reports  of  the  Chief  Registrar  of  Friendly 
Industrial  and  Societies,  for  the  year  ending  31st  December 
Provident 
Societies, and  1902,  on  Friendly  Societies,  Workmen's  Com-
Trade Unions.  pensation  Schemes,  Industrial  and  Provident 

No. 77.  Societies,  and  Trade  Unions. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  be  printed. 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this  House,  American 
a  Return  showing  the  Number  of  Days,  Hours, lTal1 Service, 
and Minutes occupied in the  Transit of the  Royal 
Mails, both  Outward and Inward, carried  during 
the  year  1902  by  Steamships  between  Queens­
town  and  New  York,  between  Southampton  and 
New  York,  and  also  between  New  York  and 
Plymouth ;  the  Return  to  specify  the  Names  of 
the  Steamers  and  to  indicate,  by  asterisk  or 
otherwise,  those not  carrying  Mails  under  Con­
tract.—(Sir  John  Leng.) 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before this House,  Labourers' 

  re an 

a  Return  in  respect  of  Labourers'  Cottages  in  Cottages 
Ireland,  showing:  (1)  County;  (2)  Rural  Dis- '
trict; 
(4) 
(3)	  Valuation  of  Rural  District; 
Number  of  Labourers'  Cottages  (a)  built,  (b)   in 
course  of  construction  ;  (5)  Amount   of  Loans 
(a)  sanctioned,  ( b)  received;  (6)  Amount  re­
quired  to  be  raised  annually  in  repayment  of 
Loans  sanctioned;  (7)  Amount  which would   be 
raised by  the maximum  rate of  One  Shilling  in 
the  Pound  allowed  for  purposes  of  A c t s;  (8) 
Rate  per  Pound  required  to  raise  Amount 
specified  in  Column  6 ;  (9)  present  Poundage 
levied  on  Rural  District  for  Labourers 
Rate 
Acts  purposes  ; 
(10)  Amount   of  Exchequer 
Contribution  for the year  ended  the 31st  day  of 
March  1903;  (11)  Amount   of  Rent  received 
from Tenants of  Cottages and Plots  during year ; 
(12)  unissued Balance, if  any, of  County's  Share 
of  Exchequer  Contribution;  (13)  Totals  per 
County,  and  Province,  and  for all  Ireland; 
(14) 
the  Return  to  be  made  up  to  the  31st  day  of 
March  1903.—(Mr.  Thomas  O'Donnell.) 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  Way8  a nd 
Ways  and  Means.	

Means

' 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon   Land  Tenure 

Wednesday  next,  the  Land  Tenure  Bill  was  BiU­
read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Friday  the  27th  day of this  instant  March. 

Willium  Crooks,  Esquire,  Member  for  the  New  Member 

Borough  of  Woolwich, was sworn* 

sworn. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time, upon  Vaccination 
Friday  next,  the  Vaccination  Prosecutions  Bill Prosecutions 
was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill be  read  a second  time 
instant 

upon  Tuesday  the  24th  day  of  this 
March. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon  Licensing 
Wednesday  next,  the  Licensing  (Ireland) Bill   (Ireland)  Bill, 
was read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  25 th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented  a  Contracts 
Bill  to remove  doubts  as to the  mode  of  Execu-  (India  Office) 
tion  of  certain  Contracts  entered  into  on  behalf  Bil1;
of  the  Secretary  of  State  for  India in  Council:  Bill  106. 
And  the  same  was  ordered  to be read  a second 
time upon Thursday  next;  and to be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Supply  (Navy 

Estimates.) 

Committee  of  Supply; 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed, That Mr.  Speaker  do  now  Jeave 
the  Chair—*-(Mr.  Arnold-Forster)—(for  Com­
mittee  of  Supply  upon  the  Navy  Estimates); 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to  

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word  

"  That "  to  the  end of  the  Question, in  order  to  

add 

Wth—17th  March. 

67 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To 

No. 20.]  3  EVW.  VII. 

Naval 
Training. 

add  the  words  "  the  new  scheme  of  Naval 
"  Training  embodied in  the Memorandum  of the 
"  First  Lord  of  the  Admiralty,  dated  16th 
"  December  1902,  is  calculated,  in its  present 
"  form, seriously  to impair  the  efficiency  of  the 
"  Navy,  and  that,  before  being  carried  into 
"  effect, it should be reconsidered  and modified  " 
—(Mr.  Gibson Bowles),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
left  out  stand  part  of  the 

proposed  to  be 
Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
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leas, 

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Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Gibson Bowles, 

Noes, 

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So it was resolved  in the Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question being again proposed ; 

And, it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The Order  of the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon the 16th day of this instant  March, 
That  Mr.  Speaker  do  now  leave  the  Chair— 
(Mr. Arnold-Forster)—(for  Committee of  Supply 
upon the  Navy  Estimates) ; 

And  the  Main  Question being again proposed  : 

—The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  De­
bate. 

And  the  Question  being  put; 
Ordered,  That  M r.  Speaker   do  now  leave  the 
Chair i—The  House  accordingly  resolved  itself 
into the  Committee. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Navy Estimates,  1903-4. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
127,100 men  and  boys  be  employed  for  the  Sea 
and  Coast  Guard  Services  for  the year  ending 
on  the  31st day  of  March  1904, including  19,806 
Royal  Marines  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  the  Chairman  do  report  Progress; 
and ask leave  to  sit  again—(Mr.  Buchanan)  :— 
Motion, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  put, and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That  the  Committee 
had come  to a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have leave  to  sit again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 
© 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  Acts  Consoli­
dation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time-

To-morrow. 

Supply  (Navy
Estimates.)

Supply.

Licensing 
Acts  Con­
solidation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Berwickshire 
County  Town 
Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Berwickshire  County 
Town  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Supply
[12th March,
•Bitting]
Keport.

The  Order,of  the  day being  read, for  receiving 
(]1C  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  12th  day  of  this  instant  March  (Evening 
Sitting); 

. . 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  receiving  Supply1 

the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of ^1e1^rtMai'chl 
the  11th  day  of  this instant March; 

P°* ' 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Borongh 

Second  Reading  of the  Borough  Funds  Bill;

F a n ds  BilL 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The Order  of the  day being read, for  resuming  Municipal 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  'tiding, 
upon the 4th  day  of  this  instant  March, That  it 
is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be appointed  to join  with  a  Committee  of 
the  Lords  to  consider  and report  as  to  the  prin­
ciples which should govern powers  given  by  Bills 
and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and other 
local  authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within 
or  without  the  area  of  their  jurisdiction—(Mr. 
Balfour)  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:—• 
The  House resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Tuesday,  17th March,  1903  : 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read, for resuming  Local 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  ^Jae™fmre"f 
upon  the  9th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That  powers^Bili. 
the  Local  Government  (Transfer   of  Powers) 
Bill  be  now  read  a second  time ; 

• 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  g ^ t l a n d) 
Acts  Amendment  Bill  ; 

'   Amendment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sale  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Adulterated  Adiilteratea 
Butter I,,11. 
Butter  B i l l; 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Employment 

Second  Reading  of  the  Employment  of  Children  ° f° h U d r e ri 
Bill; 

' 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Councils  (Bills 
in  Parliament)  Bill; 

Parliament) 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  Bill, 

this  day. 

T he  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Naval Forces 

Committee  on the  Naval  Forces Bill;  

B m-

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  day,  re­

solve  itself into  the-said  Committee. 

The Order of the day being read, for receiving  Supply 

the  Report  from  the' Committee  of  Supply  of  ^era^T*' 
the  12tli  day  of  this  instant  March  (Afternoon  sitting] 
Sitting); 
Report. 

K  2 

Ordered, 





 
 
 
 
 
 
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16th—17th March. 

1903. 

[No. 21. 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bankruptcy 
Law  Amend- Second  Reading of the Bankruptcy Law  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Libel  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  25th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

Housing of the  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Working 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing of  the  Working 
Symenfof"  Classes (Repayment of  Loans)  Bill; 
Loans)  Bill. 

Orderid,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon Wednesday  next. 

Solicitors  Bill. 

The Order of  the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  BiU be now read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That  the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Coroners' 
Inquests 
(Railway 
Fatalities) 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Coroners'  Inquests 

Second  Reading  of 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Thursday  next. 

Foreigners' 
Marriages 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Authorities' 

Local 
Authorities' 
Officers' 
Superannua- Officers'  Superannuation  Bill; 
tion  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Church 
Discipline 
Bill. 

The  House,  according to Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on the  Church  Discipline  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   1. 
To  report  Progress, and  ask leave  to  sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Mr. 
Anstruther  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the  Bill,  and  that  he  was 
directed to  move,  That the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order of the day being read, for  resuming 
Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill.  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty to  Animals  Bill be now read a second 
time; 

Ordered,That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to 
sit till  six  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

[No. 21.] 

Tuesday,  11 th March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

'1/1" R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 
i_TX  from  one  of  the Examiners  of Petitions  for  ^itional 01 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Petition  provision) 
for  additional  Provision  in  the  following  Bill,  (Standing 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  0rder® n1ot 
complied 
with.) 

°
w i t h,  viz.   : — 

.  , 

. 

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Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Bill.  


Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the  


Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders.  


The  Sheffield Corporation  Bill was read a second  Sheffield 

time;  and  committed. 

, 

Corporation 
Bill. 

The  Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Bill  was  Wigan 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Corporation 
Tramways 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  London 
Second  Reading  of  the  London County  Council  County 
Council 
(Tramways  and  Improvements)  Bill; 
(Tramways 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time and  Improve-

upon  Monday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

ments)  Bill. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 
of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  W"ays and 
Wavs  and  Means. 

Means. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Great  Western 

Committee  on  the  Great  Western  Railway 
(Pension  Fund)  Bill;  That  they  had  examined   Fund)°Bill. 
the  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of 
the  Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the  same, and 
found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him  to 
report  the  same,  with  an  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
^ J ^  0  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Dublin 

Committee  on  the  Dublin  Improvement  (Bull JS,p1i0IjJ[lent 
Alley  Area)  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  Area)  BilT 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
BiU, and  verbally  amended  the  same,  and  found 
the  same,  as amended, to  be true;  and had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read;  and ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Report. 

Sir  William  Anson presented,  pursuant  to  the  Universities  of 

directions of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy  Oxford  and 
of  Statutes  made  by  the  Governing  Body  o f ^ ^  f 
Queen's College,  Oxford,  under  the  Universities  (Oxford.) 
of  Oxford  and  Cambridge Act,  1877,  on  26th  No. 78, 
November  1902,  altering  Statutes 
II.  and 
X X I I I.  and  the  Statute  concerning  Exhibitions 
within  the  College. 

Copy  of  Statute made by the Governing  Body  Universities of 

of  Corpus  Christi  College,  Oxford,  under  the  Oxford  and 
Cambridge 
Universities  of  Oxford  arid  Cambridge  Act, Act,  1877 
1877, on 29th November  1902, amending  Clauses (Oxford.) 
19, 22,  and  77 of  the  College* Statutes. 

No.  79. 

Copy of Statutes made by the Governing  Body  Universities  of 

of  Saint  John's  College,  Cambridge,  under  the Oxford and. 
Cambridge 
Universities  of  Oxford  and  Cambridge  Act, Act,  1877 
1877,  on  28th  November  1902,  amending  the  (Cambridge.) 
College  Statutes. 

No. 80. 

Copy 

 




Wth—17th 

No.  20.]  3  EVW.  VII. 

69 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council,  under  the  Green-	 out  below, showing  the  Date ;  Name  and  Class 
Greenwich 
Hospital Acts,  wich Hospital Acts, 1865 and  1869, of  12th March  of  the  Ship  damaged  ;  Nature  of  the  Accident; 
1865 and 1869. 
1903, amending the Regulations  as to  Greenwich  the  Number  of  Persons  injured;  the  Number  of 
Hospital  Pensions  and  Allowances  to  Widows  Deaths  (if  any) ;  the  Result   of  any Inquiry that 
and  Children  of  Seamen  or  Marines  killed  on  may  have  been  held  into  the  circumstances;  and 
duty,  or  who  died  from  injuries  received. 
Time  in  Dockyard  for  Repairs,  during  the  year 

March. 

Copies  of  Orders in Council, under the  Winter  ending  the  31st  day  of  December  1902  :— 

Assizes Acts, 
1876 and 1879. 

Assizes  Act,  1876, of  12th  March  1903, relating 

to  Spring  Assize  Counties  Nos.  2  and  3. 

Foreign 
Jurisdiction 

Act,  1890.  	

Copies of Orders in Council, under the Foreign 
Jurisdiction  Act,  1890,   of  12th  March  1903, 
entitled  (a)  the  Foreign  Marriages  Order   in 
Council,  1903;  (b)  the  Somaliland  Order   in 
(c)  the  Wei-hai-Wei  Order   in 
Council,  1903; 
Council  Amendment  Order,  1903. 
Day  Industrial  Copy  of  Order  in  Council,  under the  Elemen-
Schools. 

tary  Education  Act,  1876,  and  the  Youthful  

Offenders Act,  1901,  of  12th March  1903,  apply­
ing  certain  provisions  of  the  Youthful  Offenders 
Act,  1901,  to  Day  Industrial  Schools. 

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(in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No, 
404, of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Lough.)

Trade Reports 
(Annual 
Series.) 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the  Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com- Standing 
Table;  and  that  the  Papers  relative   to  the  mittee  on  Standing  Orders, several  Resolutions  ;  Orders. 

Universities  of  Oxford  and  Cambridge  Act,  which  were  read,  as follow  :  

1877, be  printed. 

1.  That,  in the  case  of  the  Watford  and  Edg- Watford and 


Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-

ware Railway  Bill,  Petition  for  dispensing  with  Edgware 
Standing  Order  129  in the  case  of  the  Petition 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Diplomatic  and  of  "  Hubert  Von Herkomer "  against  the  Bill,  the 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  No.  2943. 
said  Standing  Order  ought  to  be  dispensed  with. 

Railway  Bili. 

to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated the 4th  day  Steamboat  Service,  Petition  for  Bill,  the  Stand- Steamboat 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Thames  River Thames River 

ing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with ;  that  the Service. 


Viscount  Cranborne  also  presented,—Return 

Shanghai 
(Consular 
Jurisdiction) 

(China, No. 2,  of  this  instant  March,  for  a  Return  relative   to 
1903.) 

Shanghai (Consular  Jurisdiction)  ( China, No.  2,  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill,  

1903). 
provided  that  Clause  27  be. struck  out   of  the 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the  Bill;  that  the  Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report 

Wines 
Imported. 

Intoxicating 
Liquors 	
(Licences 	
Refused.) 

New Member 
sworn. 

Revenue and 
Expenditure 
(England, 
Scotland, ana 
Ireland.) 

' 

Casualties 
to ships. 

Table. 

Ordered, That there  be laid  before  this  House, 
a  Return  showing the Quantity  of  Wines,  at  the  	
various  degrees  of  Strength,  which  were  im-	
ported  into  the  United  Kingdom  in  1902  from 
Spain,  Portugal,  Madeira,  France,  Germany, 
Holland,  Italy,  Australasia,  and  other  Countries 
(in continuation of Parliamentary Paper,  No.  134, 
of  Session  1902).—(Sir  Thomas  Dewar.) 

how far  such  Order  has been  complied  with. 

3.  That,  in  the  case of  the  Coventry  Electric Coventry 
Tramways  Bill,  Petition  for  additional  Provi- Electric 
sion, the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed 
with;  that  the  parties be  permitted  to  introduce 
their  additional  Provision  if  the  Committee  on 
the  Bill  think  fit. 

Tramways 
Bill. 

4.  That, in  the  case of the  South  Staffordshire South 

5.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Wakefield and  Dis- Wakefield and 

Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.]

Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  the  Standing  Orders  Staffordshire 
Tramways 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with ;  that  the  parties  be Bill  [Lords.]
permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill,  provided 
that  the  powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  1, 
1A,  and  IB  be  struck  out  of  the  Bill;  that  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill  do report  how  far  such 
Order  has  been  complied  with. 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to  His  Majesty,  that   He  will  be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return  of  the  Number  of 
Victuallers,  Beerhouse,  apd  other  Licences  for 
the  Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquors,  the  renewal  of 
trict  Tramways  Bills  [Lords'],  the  Standing  District 
which  has  been  refused  at the  General  Annual  	
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with  ;  that  the 
Licensing  Meetings  and  adjournments  thereof  	
parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, 
held  in  England  and  Wales during February and 
provided  that the  powers  to  construct  Tramway 
March  1903,  showing  in  each  case  the ground  of 
No.  I  be  struck  out  of  the  Bill,  unless  the  con-
such  refusal,  especially  where  such  ground was 
sent  of  the  Ardsley  East  and  West  District 
in  any instance that the Licence was not required, 
Council be  proved  before  the  Committee  on  the 
with  the  Number of  Cases  in  which  Notice  of  B i l l;  that the  Committee   on  the  Bill  do  report 
Appeal was given, and the Result of  such Appeal,  how  far such  Order  has  been  complied  with. 
if  determined  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  353,  of  Session  1901).—(Mr.  Coch-
rane.) 	

6.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Tynemouth  and Tynemouth 
District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  the  Standing  and  District 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  Bill [Lords.']
parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, 
provided  that the powers  to  construct  Tramways 
Nos.  1, 1A,  1B, 2, 3, 4,  4A, 5,  5A, 5B,-_6, and  7  be 
struck  out  of  the  Bill;  that  the  Committee  on 
a  Return  showing,  for  the  year  ending  the  31st  the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has  been 
d 
by  England,  Scotland, ana  Ireland,  respectively, 
Urban 
to the  Revenue  collected   by  Imperial  Officers ; 	 District  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  the  Standing  Orders 
District 
(2)  the  Expenditure  on  English,  Scottish, and  ought to  be  dispensed  with ;  that  the  parties  be-Gas Bili 
Irish  Services  met  out  of  such  Revenue  ;  and  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill. 
[Lords.] 
(3)	  the  Balances  of  Revenue  contributed  by 
Lancashire 
England, - Scotland,  and  Ireland,  respectively, 
Tramways 
which  are  available  for  Imperial  Expenditure  	 ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be Bill  [Lords.]
(in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No. 
256, of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Lough.) 

permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill,  provided 
that  the  powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  3 
and 4  be  struck  out  of  the  Bill,  unless  the  con-
Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House,  	 sent  of  the  Atherton  Urban  District  Council  be 
proved  before  the  Committee  on  the  Bill;  that 
the 

7.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Shepsked Urban Shepshcd 

8.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  South  Lancashire South 

Ordered,  That there be laid  before this House, 

James Henry  Mussen  Campbell, Esquire,  Mem­

a  Return  of  Casualties to  Ships, in the  form  set 

th e  Amount  contributed 
7 

ber  for  Dublin  University,  was  sworn. 

	Tramways  Bill  [Lords], 

the  Standing  Orders 

complied  with. 

f  M a r ch  1 9 03  

Tramways 

K  3 

3 x  7 

v  , J 

J 

1

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70 
the  Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report  how  far 
such  Order  has been  complied  with. 

17$ March. 

Macclesfield 
and  District 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords,] 

Hove, 
Worthing, 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill  | Lords.] 

Manchester 
Southern 
Tramways 
(Cheshire) 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Manchester 
Southern 
Tramways 
(Lancashire) 
BiU  [Lords.] 

9.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Macclesfield and 
District  Electric  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  the 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with; 
that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with 
their  Bill,  provided  that the  powers  to  construct 
Tramways  Nos.  9,  10,  11,12,1 3A, 17, and  17A 
be  struck  out  of  the  Bill  ;;that  the  Committee 
on the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has 
been  complied  with. 

10.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Hove,  Worthing, 

and  District  Tramways Bill  [Lords],  the  Stand­
ing  Orders  ought  to be  dispensed  with ;  that the 
parties be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, 
provided  that the powers to construct  Tramways 
Nos.  1, 2, 3,  4,  11,  12,  15,  16,  17,  18,  be Struck 
out of  the  Bill;  that  the  Committee  on  the  Bill 
do  report  how  far such  Order  has been  complied 
with. 

11.  That>  in  the  case  of  the  Manchester 
Southern  Tramways  (Cheshire)  Bill  [Lords], 
the  Standing  Orders  ought to be dispensed  with; 
that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with 
their  Bill,  provided  that  the powers  to  construct 
Tramways  Nos.  1, 2, and  3 be  struck  out  of  the 
Bill, unless  the  necessary  consents  of  the  local 
and road  authorities  be proved  before  the  Com­
mittee  on  the  Bill;  that the  Committee  on the 
Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has  been 
complied  with. 
12.  That, 

in  .the  case  of  the  Manchester 
[Lords],
Southern  Tramways  (Lancashire)  Bill 
the  Standing  Orders  ought to be dispensed  with; 
that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with 
their  Bill,  provided  that the  powers to  construct 
Tramways  Nos.  1, 2, 7,  8, and  9  be  struck  out 
of the  Bill, unless  the  necessary  consents  of  the 
local  and road  authorities to  the  said  Tramways 
be  proved  before  the  Committee  on  the  Bill; 
that  the  Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report  how 
far such  Order  has been  complied  with. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon   Criminal 
Friday  next, the Criminal  Aliens  Bill  was read, Aliens Bill, 
and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upOn Friday  the 27th  day of  this instant  March. 

Mr.  John  Dewar,  supported  by  Mr.  Thomas  Congested 

Shaw,  Mr.  Weir,  and  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,  pre­
sentecl a Bill  to  amend  and  enlarge  the  Powers Bill, 
of  the  Crofters' Holdings  (Scotland)  Act,  1886,  Bill 107« 
and  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  Act, 
1897, and to  facilitate  the acquirement  of  Land 
for  Crofters'  Holdings  within  Congested  Dis­
tricts in  Scotland:  And  the  same was ordered to 
be read  a second  time  upon  Friday  the  8th  day 
of  May  next ;  and to  be  printed. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  resolved  Supply, 

itself into the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  (Excess),  1901-2. 

1.   £ .  77  15s.  5d., to  make  good  an  Excess  on  

the  Grant  for  National  Gallery   of  Ireland  for  

the  year  ended  on  the  31st day  of  March  1902.  


Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

2.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed, That 

a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  6,312,800,  be  granted  

to His Majesty, to defray the Expenses of  Wages,  

&c. to  Officers, Seamen  and Boys,  Coast  Guard,  

and  Royal  Marines,  which will  come  in  course of 

payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  

of  M arch  1904  :  


Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.5,939,000,  be  

granted for the  said  Service—( Mr.  Labouchere);  


The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the f Mr.  Labouchere, 

Yeas, 
rn  ,, 
n 
Tellers  for  the)  
.Noes, 

. 

l  97 
\ Mr.  Lough: 
J 
(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

H o o dy  

jjyjj.  Anstruther: 

I 252. 

J 

13.  That,  in the  case of  the  Gosport, Fareham, 
Gosport, 
Fareham, and  arKl  Cosham  Tramways  Bill  [Lords'],  the  Stand-
Cosham 
ing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that 
Tramways 
the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their 
BiU  [Lords.] 
Bill,  provided  that  the  powers  to  construct 
Tramways  Nos.  1,  2,  3, 4,  and 5 be  struck Out 
of the  Bill,  unless  the  necessary  consents  of  the 
local  and  road  authorities  be  proved  before  the 
Committee  on the  Bill;  that  the  Committee  on 
the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order  has  been 
complied  with. 

Hammersmith 
City, and 
North  East 
London 
Railway. 

14.  That,  in  the  case  of  th &  Hammersmith,
City,  and  North  East  London  Railway,  Petition 
for  leave  to  deposit  a  Petition  for  Bill,  the 
Standing  Orders  ought  not  to  be  dispensed 
with. 

The  first  Thirteen  Resolutions,  being  read  a 

second  time, were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Thames River 
Steamboat 
Service. 

Thames River 
Steamboat 
Service Bill. 

The  House  was moved,  That  the  Report  from 
the  Select. Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Petition  for leave  to  bring  in the 
ThamesRiver  Steamboat  Service  Bill,  might  be 
read;  and the same  being  read; 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 

Bill  to  provide  for  the  acquisition  and  con­
struction  of  Piers  and  Landing  Places  on the; 
River  Thames, in the  Administrative  County  of 
London,  by  the  London  County  Council,  and to 
make provision  for  a  Service  of  Vessels  for  Pas­
sengers  and  Parcels,  and  for  other  purposes: 
And  that  Mr.  John Burns  and  Mr.  Whit more do 
preparo, and bring  it in. 

Original  Question  put, and agreed  to.  

Resolutions  to be  reported.  


And, it being after half-past Seven of the  clock, 
the Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his  Report 
to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair 5  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 
;  The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have leave to  sit again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company's  Acts   Gas Light and 

Amendment  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read 
a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  Bill  was,  Gas Light and 

according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  0o^e Com­
committed.

p a ny

  1 

The London County Council (General Powers)   London 
Bill was, accordiug to Order, read a second time;  £ounty
Council 
j 
and committed. 
(General 
Powers) Bill. 

" 

A  Motion  was  made,  and the  Question  being  British and 

proposed,  That  recent  developments of fiscal and  Colonial 
commercial  policy  in  Foreign  Countries,  leading  Trade-
to  the  exclusion  of  British  trade  from areas in 
which  it  has previously  been  established,  call  for 
the  serious  consideration  of  His  Majesty's  Go­
vernment,  in  concert  with  the  Colonial  Govern­

ments, 







 
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17th—18th March. 

71 


ments, where necessary, in order to  safeguard  the 
trade  of  the  Empire—(Mr.  Charles Mi Arthur)  : 
—And  a Debate  arising thereupon  ; 

And  Notice  being  taken,  that Forty  Members 
were  not present:—The  House  was told by  Mr. 
Speaker;  and  Forty  Members  not  being  pre­
sent :—  The  House  was  adjourned  by  Mr. 
Speaker, at  twenty-five  minutes  before  Eleven 
of  the  clock,  without  a  Question  first  put,  till 
To-morrow. 

[ N o.  2 2 .] 

Wednesday,  18th  March,  1903. 

THE  House1 met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

T

H E  Lancashire  and  Yorkshire  and  London 
and  North  Western  Railways  (Steam  Ves­
sels)  Bill  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com­
mitted. 

, 

' 

' 

' 

Lancashire 
and Yorkshire 
and London 
and North 
Western  Rail­
ways (Steam 
Vessels) Bill.

North Eastern
Railway Bill.

  The  North  Eastern  Railway  Bill  was  read  a 
s e c 0 n<J  time ;  and  committed. 

Billingshurst 
and District 
Gas Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of the  Biilingshurst and  District 
Gas  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

ffcafoith and 
Setton 
Junction 
Railway  Bill. 
Thames River 
Steamboat 
Service Bill. 

The  Seaforth  and  Sefton  Junction  Railway 

Bill  was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

A  Bill  to provide  for  the  acquisition  and  con­
struction  of  Piers  and  Landing  Places  on  the 
River  Thames, in the  Administrative  County  of 
London, by  the  London County  Council,  and  to 
make  provision  for  a  Service  of  Vessels  for 
Passengers  and  Parcels,  and for  other  purposes, 
was read the  first  time ;  and ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time. 

West Sussex 
Water  Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To­
morrow, the  West  Sussex Water  Bill  was  read, 
and  discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill  be withdrawn. 

The Chairman
oE  Ways and
Means. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
0£  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and ordered  to lie  upon the  Table. 

Vide Second 
Report. 
Shanghai 
(Consular 
Jurisdiction) 
(China, No. 2, 
1903.) 

N o.  81. 

Penal  Servi­
tude  Acts 
(Conditional 
Licence.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative  to  Shang­
hai (Consular  Jurisdiction)  (China, No. 2,  1903), 
which  was presented  upon  the  17th  day  of  this 
instant  March,  be  printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur­
suant to  the  directions of  an Act  of  Parliament, 
—Copy  of  Licence  under  the  Penal  Servitude 
Acts,  granted  by  His  Majesty  to  James  John­
stone,  a  Convict  under  detention  in Wormwood 
ScruMs  Prison,  permitting  him  to  leave  the 
Prison  on  condition  of  his  proceeding  to  the 
Middlesex Hospital,  there  to be  examined  and, if 
necessary,  to  undergo  an  operation,  and  there 
remaining  in  the custody  of  a prison  officer,  and 
afterwards returning, when fit to  do so, to  Worm­
wood Serubbs Prison. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Sir  William Anson presented, by  His Majesty's  Board of 

Command,—Copy  of  Provisional  Code  of  Regu­
lations  for  Public  Elementary  Schools  and  
Training  Colleges, with  Schedules, by the  Board 
of Education,  1903. 

0  e 

Copy  of  Reports  from  University  Colleges,  Board of 


1 9 0 2. 

Education. 

Ordered, That  the said Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The following Paper, pursuant to the directions  Public 
of  an Act  of  Parliament, was laid upon the Table  Records 
by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—(1)  Copy  of  10th  ( A d l u i r a , t y' ) 
Schedule  containing  a  List  and  Particulars  of 
Classes  of  Documents which  have been  removed 
from  the  Office  of  the  Commissioners  for  exe­
cuting  the  Office of  Lord  High  Admiral  of  the 
United  Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland,
and deposited  in  the  Public  Record  Office,  but 
which  are  not  considered  of.  sufficient  public 
value  to justify  their  preservation  therein. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House,  Neath, 
a  Copy  of  Report  of  the  Board  of  Trade  on the Pon^dawe, 
Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  Railway 
jjallwav 
Bill,—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

Bill. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  informed  the  Hoqse  Railway  Bills 

that,  the  Committee  on  Group  2  of  Railway  <GrouP 
Bills  not  being  appointed  to meet until  Tuesday 
next,  the  parties  promoting  the  Coventry  and  Coventry and 
Arley  Railway  Bill,  which  was  set  down  for 
R a i l w a  y 
consideration  upon  the first day  of  the  meeting 
of the  Committee, had  appeared  before  him and 
proved  that  the  evidence of Arthur  Henry Stokes, 
of  Greenhill,  Derby,  one  of  His  Majesty's  In­
spectors  of  Mines,  was  essential  to  their  case, 
and  that  his  attendance  could  not  be  procured 
without the  intervention  of  the  House. 

Ordered, That  Arthur  Henry  Stokes do  attend 
the  Committee  ort Group  2 of  Railway  Bills  on 
Tuesday  next,  at half-past  Eleven  of the  clock. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  informed  the  House  Private Bills 

that, the Committee  on Group B  of  Private  Bills  ( G r o u  P   B > 
not  being  appointed  to meet  until Tuesday  next, 
the  parties  promoting  the  Cork  Harbour  Bill,  Cork  Harbour 
which w as  set  down  for  the  first  day   of  the  Bil1, 
meeting  of  the  Committee,  had appeared  before 
him  and proved  that the evidence of Joseph  Pike, 
Chairman  of  the  Cork  Steamship  Company, 
Cork,  was  essential  to  their  case, and  that  his 
attendance  could  not  be  procured  without  the 
intervention  of  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  Joseph Pike  do attend  the  Com­
mittee  on  Group  B  of  Private  Bills  on  Tuesday 
next,  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

The  Order  for  the  House   to  resolve itself into  Church 
a Committee, upon  Monday  next,  on the  Church  Discipline 
Discipline  Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Friday 
the  19th  day  of  June  next, resolve  itself into the 
said  Committee. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To-Contracts 
morrow,  the  Contracts  (India  Office) Bill  was ^j d ia  o f f i c e )
read,  and  discharged, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To-Borough 
morrow, the  Borough  Funds  Bill  was  read,  and *'unds Bill, 
discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr. Bull, supported by  Mr. Burns, Sir  Thomas Local Records 

Esmonde,  Mr.  Atherley-Jones,  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  BiU-
Mr.  William  Jones,  and  Sir  Benjamin  Stone, 
presented 

K  4 

 


72 

2 6 $ — 2 1 th

March. 

1903.  [No. 29. 

presented  a  Bill  for  the  Preservation  of  Public 
and  Private  Local  Records  :  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Tuesday 
the  7th  day  of  April  n e x t;  and   to  be  printed. 

Majesty's  Indian  Possessions,  during  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

The  said  Resolution  being  read  a  second 

O 

• 
time; 

Crofters'
Holdings
Aot°(1886)
Amendment
Bil1­

Bill  109.

Mr.  Weir,  supported   by  Mr.  John  Dewar, 
Mr.  Leveson-Gower,  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,  Mr. 
Bignold,  Mr.  Harmsworth,  and  Mr.  Caldwell, 
  presented  a Bill to amend the Crofters'  Holdings 
(Scotland)  Act,  1886 :  And the same  was  ordered 
  to  be  read  a second  time upon  Wednesday  next; 

and to  be  printed. 

Supply
[17th March]
heport.

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported 
f r o  m  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  17th  day 
tjrjg  j n g t a nt   March, several Resolutions;  which 

were  read,  as follow  ; 

National 
Gallery  of 
Ireland. 

Seamen and

Marines

(Wages.) 

Civil  Services  (Excess),  1901-2. 

That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  77  15s. 5d.,  be 
granted to His Majesty, to  make  good  an  Excess 
on  the  Grant  for  National  Gallery   of  Ireland 
for  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1902. 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.6,312,800,   be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Expense 
of  Wages,  &c.  to  Officers,  Seamen  and  Boys, 
Coast  Guard,  and  Royal  Marines,  which  will 
come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st day  of  March  1904. 

The  said  Resolutions  being  read  a  second 

time; 

The  First  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 
Ordered, That the Second Resolution   be  taken 

into  consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Supply. 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee   of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

1.  Motion  made, and Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  784,300,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty, to defray the Expense of  Half-Pay, 
Reserved  and  Retired  Pay,   to  Officers of  the 
Navy  and  Marines,  which  will  come  in  course 
of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st 
day  of  March  1904  : 

Whereupon Motion  made,  and Question,  That 
the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and ask leave 
to  sit  again—(Mr.  Lough),—put,  and  negatived. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
2.   £ .  350,100,  for  Civil  Pensions  and  Gra­

tuities. 

Resolutions  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply
ruth  March]

epor  .

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich.  reported  from  the 
  Committee  of  Supply,  of  the  11th  day  of  this 
instant  March,  a  Resolution;  which  was  read, 
as  followeth; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  

thereto, by  leaving  out  "235,761"  and  inserting  

"  232,761  "  —  (Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs), —  instead  

thereof. 


And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words  


proposed  to  be  left out stand  part  of  the  Resolu­
tion ; 


The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  

Tellers for  thef S i r'  ^xanter 

v 
J L e a s' 

<  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers for  the?Mr.  Labouchere, 

Noes, 

IMr.  Whitley: 

Acland-1 

V 246. 

J 
)

\  

i6' 

So  it was resolved  in the  Affirmative.  

And  the  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported  Supply 

from  the  Committee  of  Supply, of  the  12th  day 
of  this  instant  March 
Resolution  ;  which  was  read,  as followeth: 

(Evening  Sitting),  a sittingf 
Beport. 

arch' 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  1,638,000, Ketired Pay. 

be  granted  to  His Majesty, to  defray  the  Charge 
for  Retired  Pay,  Half-Pay,  and  other  Non-
Effective  Charges  for  Officers,  &c.  which  will 
come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on  the 31st day of  March  1904. 

The said Resolution, being read a second  time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer  reported Supply 
from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  12th  day  ^ f ^ ^ " 0 11 
of  this  instant  March  (Afternoon  Sitting),  a  Sitting] 
Resolution;  which  was read,  as followeth  : 
Report. 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  9,647,000,  be pay, Ailow­
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge ances,&c, 
for  the  Pay,  Allowances,  and  other  Charges   of 
His  Majesty's  Army   at  Home  and  Abroad  (ex­
clusive  of  India) 
(General  Staff,  Regiments, 
Reserve,  and  Departments),  which  will  oome  in 
course  of  payment during the year  ending  on  the 
31st  day  of  March  1904. 

The said Resolution,  being read a second  time, 

was agreed  to. 

Evening  Sitting. 

A  Motion  was  made, and  the  Question  being  Local 

put, That it is desirable  to  grant  self-government  ^aTes'and' 
in  local  affairs to  Wales, subject  to  the  supreme  Monmouth-
authority  of  the  Imperial  Parliament—(Mr.shire.) 
William  Jones); 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Tellers for  the  f Mr.  William Jones, 

Yeas, 

\ Mr.  Brynmor  Jones : 

^ 

j 
J 

Tellers  for  t h e J  M - J ^  * 

Ormsby-\  ^ 

. 

_ N o e s ' 

_  [Mr.  Stock. 

So  it  passed  in  the  Negative.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Market 
Second Reading of  the  Market  Gardeners'  Com- gardeners' 
pensation  ±>111; 

Compensation 
t$ill. 

-n-n 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Land Forces,

That a Number of  Land Forces,  not  exceeding 
235,761,  all  ranks,  be  maintained  for the Service 
of  the  United  Kingdom   of  Great  Britain  and 
Ireland  at  Home  and  Abroad,  excluding  His 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ministry  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce  Commerce 
B i l l;  

BlU" 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 










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17th—18th March. 

73 


School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  School  Board  Electorate 
( Scotland)  Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time :—And  a Debate arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Thursday,  19th March,  1903 : 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Vaccination  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the 8th  day  of  April  next. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  8 th day  of  April  next. 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes  (Re­
payment  of 
Loans)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Prevention  of 
Pollution  of 
llivers  and 
Streams  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Public  Health 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Health  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes 
(London)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of the  Working 
Classes  (London)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1894) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Sale of 
Intoxicating 
Liquors  on 
Saturdays 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  resolved 

itself into a  Committee  on  the  Sale  of  Intoxi­
cating  Liquors  on  Saturdays (Ireland)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   1 . 
To  report Progress,  and ask leave to  sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Mr. 
Cochrane  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the  Bill;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Tuesday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Outdoor 
Relief 
(Pensioners) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen­
sioners)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

County  Courts 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Publjo 

Trustee  Bill. 

Second  Reading  of  tho  Public  Trustee  Bill;  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  

upon  Friday the  27th  day of  this instant  March.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  f or  the  Chimh 

Second  Reading  of 
(No.   2)  Bill;  


the  Church  Discipline  piscip ine 

1 

(No.  2)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Friday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  Government 
Franchise  and  Representation  (Extension  to Representa-
Companies)  Bill; 
tion  (Exten-

Franchise  and 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  s e c o nd  t i me   s i ° n  to 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Companies) 
Bill. 

The  Order of  the day  being read, for resuming  Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of this  instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be f urther adjourned 


till  this  day.  


The Order of the  day being  read, for receiving  Supply 

the  Report from the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  L*6th  March] 
16th  day  of  this instant  March ; 

KePort' 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this  


day. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Ways and 


Committee of  Ways  aud  Means ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  day,  re­

solve  itself into  the  said  Committee.  


Means. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing  Acts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  Acts  Consoli­
dation  ( Scotland) Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Berwickshire 
Second  Reading  of  the  Berwickshire  County  County Town 
Town  Bill;  

Bil1­

Ord.ered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for resuming  Municipal 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Trading, 
upon  the  4th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That  it 
is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be  appointed  to join  with  a Committee  of 
the  Lords, to consider  and report  as to  the  Prin­
ciples  which  should  govern  Powers  given  by 
Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to  Municipal  and 
other  Local  Authorities  for industrial  enterprise 
within  or  without  the  area  of  their  Jurisdiction 
—( Mr.  Balfour)  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  re- Local 

suming  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  Government 
proposed  upon  the  9th  day  of 
March,  That  the  Local  Government  (Transfer 
of  Powers)  Bill  be  now  read a second  time  : 

this  instant powers^BUl. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sale of 
Second  Reading  of  the'  Sale  of  Adulterated  Adulterated 
Butter BUI. 
Butter  B i l l; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

VOL.  158. 

upon  Monday  next. 

L 

The 

74 

18th—19th March. 

1903.  [No..23. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

County 
Councils 
(Bills in 
Parliament) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Secnrd  Reading  of  the  County  Councils  (Bills 
in  Parliament)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Naval Forces 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Forces  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Charles  Frederick  Hutchinson,  Esquire,  M.D.,  New  Member 

Member  for  the  County   of  Sussex  (Eastern  or  sworn-
Rye  Division),  was  sworn. 

Sir  Richard  Jebb, supported  by  Mr.  Brand,  Addenbrooke's 

Sir  Robert  Penrose-FitzGeraid,  Sir  John  Gorst,  HosPital  BiU-
Mr.  Raymond  Greene,  Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen,  Bill  HO. 
and  Mr.  Rose,  presented  a  Bill   to  confirm  a 
Scheme  of  the  Charity  Commissioners  for  the 
management of  the Charity  called  Addenbrooke's 
Hospital,  in  the  Town   of  Cambridge,  in  the 
County  of  Cambridge, regulated  by  the  A ct   of 
the  seventh  year  of  George  the  Third,  chapter 
ninety-nine  :  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  22nd 
day  of  April  next;  and   to be  printed. 

And  then  the House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  three  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Thursday morning, adjourned till 
this  day. 

Mr.  Shackleton, supported   by  Mr.  Crooks, pre-  Street Traffic 

sented  a  Bill  to  provide  for  the  Regulation   o f  Regulation 
Traffic  in  Streets  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  Bli!' 
to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday  the  8th 
day  of  May  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

111­

'  " 

" 

[ N o.  2 3 .] 

Thursday,  19th  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

Mr.  Ure,  supported  by  Colonel  Denny,  Mr. Petroleum 

John Burns,  and Mr.  Trevelyan,  presented  a Bill   Bi)I­
to  amend  the  Petroleum  Act,  1879 :  And  the  Bill  112. 
same was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Thursday  n e x t;  and  to be  printed. 

Private. Bills 
(Standing 
Order 62 
complied 
with.) 

P  K  A  Y  E  E S. 

MR .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  62  has been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Cheshire Lines  Committee  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

standing
Committees,

Ordered, That  all  Standing  Committees  have 
leave  to  print  and  circulate  with  the  Votes  the 
Minutes  of  their  Proceedings  and any  Amended 
Clauses  of  Bills  committed  to  them,—(Lord 
Edmond  Fitzmaurice.) 

The Chairman
n£ Ways and
Me.ins.

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
o f:  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
"Ways  and  Means. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Ure,  supported   by  Mr.  Renshaw  and  Mr. Solicitors 
Crombie,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  gjcotland) 
relating to  Solicitors  in  Scotland:  And  the same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Thursday  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

jjjjj 

! 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  of  Ways  and Business  of 
t h is   Evening  under  ^ ^ o u s^ 
Means  be  not  interrupted 
the  Standing  Order  (Sittings  of  the  House), Means.)11 
and  may  be  entered  upon  at  any  hour  though 
opposed.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

The  House, according   to Order,  resolved  itself Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply, 

[Stad Plotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4  (Vote   on  Account).  

Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 20,265,000,  be  granted 
to  His  Majesty,   on  Account,  for   or  towards 
defraying  the  Charges  for  the  following  Civil 
Services  and  Revenue  Departments  for  the year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  viz.  :— 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide Second 
Report. 

Neath,. 
L'ontardawe, 
and  Bryna­
man  Railway 
Bill. 

No. 82. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return   to 
an  Order,  dated  the  18 th  day  of  this  instant 
March,  for  a  Return  relative  to  the Neath,  Pon­
tardawe,  and  Brynaman  Railway  Bill. 

Civil  Services. 

CLASS  LL. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Colonial  Office  -

-

- • • ­

- 

25,000 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Army 
(Clothing 
Factory.) 

No.  83. 

Army 
'Ordnance 
Factories.) 
N o.  84. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy 
of Annual Accounts of  the Royal Army  Clothing 
Factory  for  the  year  1901-2,  with  the  Report   of 
the  Comptroller  and Auditor  General  thereon. 

Copy  of  Annual  Accounts   of  the  Ordnance 
Factories  for  the  year  1901-2,  with  the  Report 
of  the  Comptroller  aud  Auditor  General  there­
on. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also  presented,  pursuant   to 
Public 
the  Resolution  of  the  House  of  the  4th  March 
Accounts 
(Army  Votes.)  1879,—Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  dated  16th 
N o.  85.  March  1903, Under  Section  5  of  "  The  Appro­
priation  Act,  1902,"  authorising  the  temporary 
application  of  Surpluses  on  certain  Army  Votes 
for  the  year  1902-3,   to  defray  Excesses  on  cer­
tain  other  Army  Votes  for  the  same  year. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers   do  lie upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Board   of  Education 

- 6,000,000 

CLASS  I Y. 

Board   of  Agriculture 

-

-

- 

65,000 

CLASS  I I. 

Crofters  Commission,  Scotland  ­

2,000 

CLASS  I I I. 

CLASS   I . 

Royal  Palaces and Marlborough  House 
Royal  Parks  and  Pleasure  Gardens 
Houses of  Parliament  Buildings 
Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings,  Great 
-

Britain 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Art  and  Science  Buildings,  Great  Britain 
Diplomatic  and  Consular  Buildings  -
Revenue  Buildings 
Public  Buildings,  Great  Britain 
Surveys  of  the  United  Kingdom 
Harbours  under  the  Board   of  Trade  -
Peterhead  Harbour 
Rates on  Government  Property 
-
Public  Works  and  Buildings,  Ireland 
-
Railways,  Ireland 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

40,000 
50,000 
16,000 

30,000 
20,000 
18,000 
225,000 
225,000 
90,000 
7,000 
6,000 
250,000 
110,000 
80,000 



 
 
 
 
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­
No.21]3 

EDW.  Y I I. 

17th—18th 

March. 

CLASS   V . 

75 

CLASS  I I. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:— 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

- -

-
•• 

Trade 

House  of  Lords,  Offices 
-
House   of  Commons,  Offices 
Treasury  and  Subordinate  Departments 
-
Home  Office 
Foreign  Office 
-
Privy  Council  Office, &c.  -
Board   of  Trade 
Mercantile  Marine  Services 
Bankruptcy  Department   of  the  Board   of 
-
-
-
Charity  Commission  -
-
Civil  Service  Commission  -
Exchequer  and  Audit  Department 
-
Friendly  Societies  Registry 
-
Local  Government  Board  -
-
Lunacy  Commission  -
-
-
Mint  (including  Coinage)  -
-
-
National  Debt  Office -
Public  Record  Office -
-
-
Public  Works  Loan  Commission 
Registrar  General's  Office
Stationery  and  Printing 
Woods,  Forests,  &c.,  Office  of 
Works  and  Public  Buildings,  Office  of 
Secret  Service 

'<• 

-
-

-
-

-
-

. 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

* 

. 

Scotland  :— 

Secretary  for  Scotland 
Fishery  Board  -
Lunacy  Commission  -
Registrar  General's  Office 
Local  Government  Board  -

-
-
-

-

Ireland:— 

-

-

-

-

. 

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-
-

Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 
Chief  Secretary  f or  Ireland 
Department  of  Agriculture 
Charitable  Donations  and Bequests  Office -
Local  Government  Board 
Public  Record  Office 
Public  Works  Office  -
Registrar  General's  Office 
Yaluation  and  Boundary  Survey 

-
-

-

-

-

CLASS  I I I. 

. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:—
-

Law  Charges 
-
-
Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses  -
Supreme  Court  of  Judicature 
-
-
Land  Registry  -
County  Courts  -
-
Police,  England  and  Wales 
Prisons,  England  and  the  Colonies 
Reformatory  and  Industrial  Schools,  Great 
-
-

-
Broadmoor  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum 

Britain  -

-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

Scotland.:— 

Law  Charges  and  Courts  of  Law 
-
Register  House,  Edinburgh 
-
-
Prisons,  Scotland 

-

Ireland:— 

Law  Charges  and  Criminal  Prosecutions 
-
Supreme  Court   of  Judicature  and  other 
-
-

Legal  Departments  -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Land  Commission
County  Court  Officers, &c. 
Dublin  Metropolitan  Police 
Royal  Irish  Constabulary  -
Prisons, Ireland 
-
Reformatory  and Industrial  Schools 
Dundrum  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum  -

-
-

-

-

-

CLASS  I V. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:—
-
-
  -

British  Museum 
National  Gallery
National  Portrait  Gallery
Wallace  Collection 
-
Scientific  Investigation,  &c.,  United  King­

-
. 

. 
-

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

£. 
2,000 
12,000 
40,000 
60,000 
30,000 
5,000 
75,000 
30,000 

3 
15,000 
18,000 
25,000 
3,000 
85,000 
5,000 
5 
6,000 
10,000 
5 
19,000
320,000
8,000
30,000
40,000 

25,000 
8,000 
3,000 
5,000 
6,000 

2,000 
16,000 
75,000 
1,000 
25,000 
2,000 
18,000 
6,000 
7,000 

35,000
27,000
140,000
20,000
8,000
18,000
340,000

140,000 
14,000 

Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services 
Uganda,  Central  and  East  Africa  Protec­

-

- 250,000 


torates,  and  Uganda Railway 
-
-

Colonial  Services 
-
Cyprus, Grant in  Aid 
Telegraph  Subsidies  and  Pacific  Cable 

-
-

-

-

320,000 

300,000 

85,000 

32,000 


CLASS  V I. 

Superannuation  and  Retired  Allowances  -
-
Merchant  Seamen's  Fund  Pensions,  &c. 
Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other  Allow­
-

-
Hospitals  and  Charities,  Ireland 
Savings Banks  and  Friendly  Societies  De­
-

ficiencies 

ances 

-

-

-

-

CLASS  V I I. 

Temporary  Commissions  -
Miscellaneous  Expenses 
-
Repayments  to  the  Local  Loans  Fund  

Saint Louis  Exhibition,  1904 

-
-

' 

-

280,000

2,000


1,000
17,000

25,000 

16,087 


Total  for  Civil  Services  -

£ .  13,035,000 

Revenue  Departments. 
-

-

-

-
Customs 
Inland  Revenue 
Post  Office 
-
-
Post  Office Packet  Service 
Post  Office  Telegraphs 

-

•  350,000 
•  830.000 
•3,800,000 

•  250,000 
•2,000,000 


Total  for  Revenue  Departments  

£ . 7,230,000 

Grand  Total  -

-

-

£. 20,265,000 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item,  Class  4,  Vote  1  (Board   of 
Education),  be  reduced  by  £.100—(Dr.  Mac-
namara):—Debate  arising  ; 

And, it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to make his 
Report to  the House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in the matter 
to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was  directed, to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave  to 
sit  again. 

Resolved,  That this  House  will,  this  Evening,

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

30,000 
15,000 
40,000 

The  London  United  Tramways  Bill  was, London 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and United 
committed. 

B[{fmways 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved itself Supply

into the  Committee  of  Supply. 

[2nd allotted 
bay.] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  190.3-4  (Vote  on  Account).  


Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 20,265,000, be  granted 
to  His  Majesty,  on  Account,  for  or  towards 
defraying  the  Charges  for  the  following  Civil 
Services  and  Revenue  Departments  for the  year 
ending  on  the  31st day  of  March  1904,  viz.:— 

35,000 

45,000 
55,000 
46,000 
45,000 
600,000 
50,000 
55,000 
3,000 

80,000 
10,000 
3,000 
4,000 

-

-

-

Civil  Services. 

CLASS  I I. 

dom

 -

.

-

-

-

-

-

22,000 

Universities  and  Colleges,  Great  Britain, 
-

and  Intermediate  Education,  Wales. 

42,000 

Colonial  Office  -

-

-
-

-
-

Scotland ••— 
Public  Education 
National  Gallery  .  . -. 
Ireland :— 
-
Public Education 
Endowed  Schools  Commissioners 
-
National  Gallery 
Queen's  Colleges 
-
VOL.  158. 

-
-

-
-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-

-
-
-

750,000 
3,000 

730,000 
400 
3,000 
2,500 

Boaj-d of-Education  -

-

CLASS  I V. 

Board   of  Agriculture 

CLASS  I I. 

Crofters Commission. Scotland 

CLASS  I I I. 

'  I,  2 

25,000 

-

6,000,000

-

65,000 

-

2,000 

 
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19th-—20th March. 	

1903.  pSo. 23. 

CLASS   I . 

Royal  Palaces  and  Marlborough  House 
- 
- 
Royal  Parks  and  Pleasure  Gardens  -
Houses  of  Parliament  Buildings 
- 
-
Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings,  Great 

40,000 
50,000 
16,000 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-	

Britain

-
Art  and  Science  Buildings,  Great  Britain
Diplomatic  and  Consular  Buildings
-
-
Revenue  Buildings­
Public  Buildings,  Great  Britain

-
Surveys  of  the  United  Kingdom

-
Harbours  under  the  Board  of  Trade -
Peterhead  Harbour
Rates  on  Government  Property 
-
Public  Works  a,nd Buildings,  Ireland 
Railways,  Ireland

  -

-	 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 
- 

30,000 
20,000 
18,000 
225,000 
  225,000 
90.000 
- 
7,000 
- 
6,000 
-  250,000 
-  110,000 
80,000 

National  Portrait  Gallery  -
Wallace  Collection 
-
-
Scientific  Investigation,  &c., United  King-
- 
Universities  and  Colleges,  Great  Britain, 

dom 

- 
-

-
-

- 

3,000 
4,000 

22,000 

and  Intermediate  Education,  Wales	

42,000 

Scotland:— 

Public  Education	 
National  Gallery	 

Ireland.-— 
-
Public  Education 
Endowed  Schools  Commissioners 
National  Gallery 
Queen's  Colleges 

-

-

CLASS   V . 

750,000 
3,000 

-
-

-  730,000 
400 
3,000 
2,500 

CLASS  I I. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:— 

-

-

- 

-
- 

House   of  Lords,  Offices 
House   of  Commons,  Offices 
Treasury  and  Subordinate  Departments 
Home  Office 
-
Foreign  Office 
- 
Privy  Council  Office,  &c.  -
- 
Board   of  Trade 
-
Mercantile  Marine  Services 
- 
Bankruptcy  Department   of  the  Board   of 

-
-
-

- 
- 

-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services 
Uganda,  Central  and  East  Africa  Protec­

-

-  250,000 

2,000 
12,000 
40,000 
60,000 
30,000 
5,000 
75,000 
30,000 

torates,  and  Uganda Railway  - 

Colonial  Services 
Cyprus,  Grant in  Aid 
Telegraph  Subsidies  and  Pacific  Cable 

- 

320,000 
300,000 
85,000 
32,000 

- 

CLASS  Y I. 

Superannuation  and  Retired  Allowances 
Merchant  Seamen's  Fund  Pensions,  &c. 
Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other  Allow­

-  280,000 
2,000 
- 

-
• 
-
-

.

-

-

-

 -

-
-

Trade

-
-
Charity  Commission 
-
Civil  Service  Commission  -
Exchequer  and  Audit  Department 
- 
Friendly  Societies  Registry 
-
Local  Government  Board  -
-
-
Lunacy  Commission  -
-
Mint  (including  Coinage)  -
-
National  Debt  Office -
-
Public  Record  Office­
-
Public  Works  Loan  Commission 
-
Registrar  General's  Office  -
-
-
Stationery  and  Printing 
Woods,  Forests,  &c.,  Office  of 
Works  and  Public  Buildings,  Office  of
-
Secret  Service 

-
-
-
-

-

-

.

- 
- 
-
- 

- 
- 
- 

3 
15,000 
18,000 
25,000 
3,000 
85,000 
5,000 
5 
6,000 
10,000 
5 
- 
19,000 
-	  320,000 
8,000 
30,000 
40,000 

- 
- 

Scotland ••— 
Secretary  for Scotland
Fishery  Board
Lunacy  Commission­
Registrar  General's  Office  - 
Local  Government  Board 

-

Ireland:— 

-	 

-

-

-

-

-

• 

- 
- 
-

Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 
Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland 
Department   of  Agriculture 
- 
Charitable  Donations  and  Bequests  Office - 
Local  Government  Board  -
- 
Public  Record  Office 
Public  Works  Office 
Registrar  General's  Office  -
-
Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey 

- 
- 

-
-

-

-

-

25,000 
8,000 
3,000 
5,000 
6,000 

2,000 
16,000 
75,000 
1,000 
25.000 
2,000 
18,000 
6,000 
7,000 

CLASS  I I I. 

-

-

United  Kingdom  and  England  : — 
-

Law  Charges 
-
-
Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses  - 
Supreme  Court   of  Judicature 
- 
Land  Registry 
County  Courts­
-
Police,  England  and  Wales 
Prisons, England  and  the  Colonies  
Reformatory  and Industrial  Schools,  Great 

-
' -

- 

-

-

-

-

-

35,000 
27,000 
140,000 
20,000 
8,000 
- 
18,000 
-  340,000 

Britain­

-

-

-

-

-

-

Broadmoor  Criminal Lunatic  Asylum

Scotland:— 

Law  Charges  and  Courts   of  Law 
Register  House,  Edinburgh
. 
Prisons,  Scotland
-
Ireland:— 

  -

-

-

. 

-

. 
- 

-	 

- 

140,000 
14,000 

30,000 
15,000 
40,000 

35,000 

- 
Law  Charges and  Criminal  Prosecutions 
Supreme  Court   of  Judicature,  and  other 
- 
- 

Legal  Departments
-

. 
-

. 

. 

-

Land  Commission 
County  Court  Officers, &c.
Dublin  Metropolitan  Police 
Royal  Irish  Constabulary  -
Prisons,  Ireland
Reformatory,and  Industrial  Schools-
Dundrum  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum 

-
. 
-
-

. 

-

-

-

-

-
-

. 

-

45,000 
55,000 
46,000 
- 
45,000 
-  600,000 
50,000 
55,000 
3,000 

- 
- 

CLASS  I Y  . 

United  Kingdom  and  England :  — 
- 
-
. 
  . 

British  Museum
National  Gallery

-
. 

-
. 

-
. 

-

ances 

-
-
Hospitals  and  Charities,  Ireland 
- 
Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies 
-

Deficiencies­

- 
-

-

-

-

-

-

1,000 
17,000 

—

CLASS  Y I I  . 

Temporary  Commissions 
-
Miscellaneous  Expenses 
Repayments   to  the  Local  Loans  Fund 
Saint Louis  Exhibition,  1904 
-

- 
-

-

-

25,000 
16,087 
— 
— 

- 
-
-

Total  f or  Civil  Services  ­

  X.  13,035,000 

Revenue  Departments. 

-

-

Customs 
-
Inland  Revenue 
Post  Office 
Post  Office Packet  Service 
Post  Office  Telegraphs 

-  350,000 
-	  830,000 
3,800,000 
-  250,000 
-  2,000,000 

Total  for  Revenue  Departments 

-   £ .  7,230,000 

Grand  Total  -

-

-   £ .  20,265,000 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item,  Class  4,  Vote  1  (Board   of 
Education)  be  reduced  by   £ .  100— (Dr.  Mac­
namara) :— Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Original  Question  again  proposed: 

Friday,  20th  March,  1903 : 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  pro-  Question  put 
ceeded,  in  pursuance  of Standing  Order  No.  15, (pursuant to 
to  put  the  Question  necessary  to  dispose  of  the
Vote. 

N o - 15 

Original  Question  put, and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to,be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the Committee 
had come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  House,  according to  Order, resolved itself  Ways and 

into  a  Committee of Ways  and  Means. 

Means. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

1.  Resolved,  That,  towards  making  good  the 
Supply  granted  to  His  Majesty  for  the  service 
of  the  years  ending  on  the  31st day of  March 
1902 and  1903, the  Sum of   £ .  1,520,704  15s. 5d. 
be  granted  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  of  the 
80,000  United  Kingdom. —  (Mr.  Chancellor   of  the 
10,000 

Exchequer.) 

2.  Resolved> 





 
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Vide Second 
Report. 

No.  19.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

ldth—lGth  March. 

77 


2.  Resolved,  That,  towards  making  good  the 
Supply  granted to  His  Majesty  for the service  of 
the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day of  March  1904, 
the  Sum  of   £ . 38,997,200  be  granted  out  of  the 
Consolidated  Fund  of  the  United  Kingdom.— 
(Mr.  Chancellor   of the  Exchequer.) 

Resolutions  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next, again resolve  itself  into the said Committee. 

The  Order  of the dav  being read, for  receiving 
Supply 
[EeportMarChj  t h  e  Report  from  the" Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  18th  day  of  this  instant  March  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply 

The  Order  of the day  being read,  for  receiving 

BeporfarCh 

t he  R e P o rt 
the  16th  day  of  this instant  March  ; 

f r om   . t h?  Committee  of  Supply  of 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered,  That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  six  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


[No.  24.]  

Friday,  20th  March,  1903.  

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

P  E  T  I  T  I  O  N  of  the  Maidstone  Gas  Com- Maidstone Gas 
pany,  praying  that  Provision  may   be  made 

A

in  the  Maidstone  Gas  Bill, authorising  the  inclu­
sion  of  the  Parish  of  Bur ham within  the  limits 
of  supply  of  the  said  Gas  Company,  was  pre­
sented,  and  read;  and  referred  to  the  Examiners 
of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House   The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  of  Ways and 
Ways  and  Means.  

Means" 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

Monday  next. 

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Public Houses 
ciosinB)0£  
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The Order   of  the  day being  read, for  resuming
a d j  o u r n e  d  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the Public Houses (Hours   of  Closing)  (Scotland)
Bill  be  now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Poor Prisoners'  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Defence Bill.   g e c o n (  j  Reading  of  the  Poor  Prisoners'  Defence 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Coroners' 
(Railway 
Fatalities) 
BiU-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Inquests 

Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners' 
(Railway  Fatalities)  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Foreigners' 
Marriages 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Local 
Authorities' 
Officers' 
Super-
annuation 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Se-
cond  Reading  of  the  Local  Authorities'  Officers' 
Superannuation  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time

upon  Monday  next. 

Market 
Gardeners' 
Compensati.n  p e u g a t i on

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Market  Gardeners'  Com­

 B  m 

; 

School Board 
rs^tT^n 
Bin.' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  2nd  day  of  April  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being read, for resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18 th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill   be 
now  read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  next. 

Cruelty  to 
The  Order   of  the day being read, for resuming 
Animals Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd day of  this instant  March, That  the 

VOL.  158. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Peace 

directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copies  of  Preservation 
Two  Orders  in  Council,  under  the  Peace  Pre-
^g^ 
servation  (Ireland)   Act,  1881,  dated 16th  March   (Orders.)
1903,  with  respect  to  the  Importation  of  Arms 
and  Ammunition, for the purpose  of  adding  A rIt­
low  to  the  Ports  at  which  Explosives  may  be 
landed. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper- do  lie upon  the  


Table. 


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur- p0iime 
suant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,  Districts 
—Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  County  Council  ^ ^ u n t  y 
of  the  West  Riding   of  the  County  of  York,  0f  York.)
altering  certain  Polling Districts  in  the  Shipley,
Sowerhy, Holmfirth,  and  Morley  Parliamentary
Divisions. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma- Crofters' 
jesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Report  of  the  Holdings 
Crofters  Commission  for  the  year  1902.  

I c tT 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Rating of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Rating  of  Machinery  Machinery

Bill; 


And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question  

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  

second  time  ;  


An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to  

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now,"  

and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the  

words  "  upon  this day  six months."—(Mr.  David  

Alfred  Thomas  J)  


' And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand  part  of the  Question;  


The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  

Tellers  for  the  f Mr.  Chapman,  


Yeas, 

\Mr.  Emrnott; 

Teller*  fo   th   f M r " 
1 ellers  torr  tnee  I 
IN oes, 

D a v id
T h o m a s>  

[Colonel Kenyon- Slaney:)  


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26$—21th  March. 

1903. 

[No. 29. 


So  it  was  resolved  in the  Affirmative, 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time;  and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House,  for  Friday  the  15th  day   of  May  next. 

/[No.  25.] 

Monday,  2,3rd March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

Elementary 
Education 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Jury Acts 

(Ireland) 

Amendment 

Bill. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Liquor Traffic

Local  Veto

(Scotland-)


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local 
y e t0   (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Medical 

Act  (1858)  

Amendment 

Bill. 


Medical 

Act  (1886)  

Amendment 

Bill. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1858) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
instant 

upon  Monday  the  30th  day  of  this 
March. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Medical  Act  (1886) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Monday  the  30th  day  of  this  instant 
March. 

Local 

Government 

(Ireland) BiU.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Readina: of  the  Local  Government  (Ire­
land)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Plumbers' 

Registration 

Bill. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers'  Registration 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Merchandise 

Marks Bill. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Bill;  . 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

P R A YE  R S. 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions ^e rdg2g 
for Private  Bills, That, in the case of the following  complied 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  62  has  been  complied, with, 
v i z ., 

n

West  Cumberland Electric  Tramways  Bill. 
South  Yorkshire  Joint  Railways  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bills   be  read a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the following  orders 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  applicable.) 
no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz.  :— 

" S 

Local  Government 

(Ireland)  Provisional 

Orders  (No.  1)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,— Report   Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Order Bills 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the case  of  the  following  orders'118 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 
with!)6 

Local  Government 

(Ireland)  Provisional 

Order  (No.   2)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House   The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

a nd 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Dublin 

lion  the  Dublin  Improvement  (Bull  Alley  Area) 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

(Bull  Alley 
Area)  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-Great 

tion  the Great Western Railway (Pension  Fund) 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

(Peusian 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  Fund)  Bill. 

The  Croydon and  District  Electric  Tramways  Croydon and 

Bill  was  read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

' 

5jstr'u.t 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 

Trustee 

Act  (1893)  

Amendment 

Bill. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1893) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  3rd  day  of  April  next. 

The  Great  Central  Railway  Bill  was  read  a   Great Central 
Railway  Bill. 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Great  Western  Railway   Great 
Bill be  read  a  second  time  upon  Thursday  the  Western 
2nd  day  or  April  next  (Evening  bitting). 

Railway  Bill. 

Church 

Discipline 

(No. 2)  Bill.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of the Church  Discipline (No.   2) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Coroners' 
Inquests 
(Railway 
Fatalities) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second Reading of the Coroners'  Inquests  (Rail­
way  Fatalities)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Bill  was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire  Railway  Lanarkshire 
and  Dumbar-
tonshire 
Railway  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the Metropolitan District  Rail- Metropolitan 

District 
way  (Various  Powers)  Bill   be  read  a  second  Railway 
time  To-morrow. 
(Various 
Powers) Bill. 
The  South  Shields,  Sunderland,  and  District  South  Shields, 

Sunderland, 
Tramways  Bill  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and and  District 
committed. 

Tramways 
Bill. 

^ 

And  thep, the House, having continued  to  sit 
till  twenty  minutes  before  Six   of  the 
clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Thames  River  Steamboat  Thames River 

Service  Bill  be  read  a second  time  To-morrow.  gei-vSeBiU 

The  Wellingborough  and  District  Tramroads  Welling-

Bill  was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

,Ordered,,
^ 

borough and 
  District Tram 
Billi 
 roads

 
 
No.  18.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

12 th March 

79 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Report. 
Loan  Fund 
Board 
(Ireland.) 

Railways 
Abandonment. 

Superannua­
tion. Act,  1884, 

Public 
Accounts 
(Nary  Votes.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  of  Selection 
do  nominate  a  Committee, not  exceeding  Eleven 
Members,  to  be  called  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  to  whom  shall  be  committed  all 
Private  Bills  promoted  by  municipal  and  other 
local  authorities  by which it  is proposed to create 
powers  relating  to  Police  or  Sanitary  Regula­
tions in  conflict  with,  deviation  from, or  excess 
of  the provisions of the  general  Law. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  Nos.  150  and 

173A  do  apply  to  all  such  Bills. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power  to 

send for persons, papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Four  be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee. 

Ordered, That  if  the  Committee  consider  that 
any  Clauses  of  any  Bill  referred  to  them  (other 
than  Clauses  containing  Police  and  Sanitary 
Regulations)  are  such  as, having  regard  to  the 
terms  of  the  reference  to  the  Committee,  it  is 
not necessary  or  advisable  for  them  to  deal  with, 
they  may  at  any  time  make  a Special  Report  to 
the  Committee  of  Selection  to  that  effect,  and 
the  Committee  of  Selection  shall  then  refer  the 
Bill  to  a  Select  Committee,  who  shall  consider 
those  Clauses  and  the  Preamble  .and  report  the 
whole  Bill  to  the  House,  specifying  in  their 
Report  which  Clauses  have  been  considered  by 
the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  and  which 
Clauses  have  been  considered  by  the  Select 
Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  power,  if 
they  so  determine,  to  sit  as  two  Committees, 
and  in  that  event to  apportion  the  Bills  referred 
to  the  Committee  between  the  two  Committees, 
each  of  which  shall  have  the  full  powers  of,  and 
be  subject  to  the  instructions  which  apply  to, 
the  undivided  Committee;  and  that  Three  be 
the  Quorum  of  each of  the  two  Committees.— 
(Mr.  Cochrane.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were presented, and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 

Command,—Copy  of  Sixty-fifth  Annual  Re­
port  of  the  Loan  Fund  Board of  Ireland,  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  in  pursuance 
of  Standing  Order  158A,—Copy  of  Report  by 
the  Board  of  Trade  respecting  the  Charing
Cross, Euston, and Hampstead Railway  Bill,  and 
the  objects  thereof. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Report  be  referred  to 

the  Committee  on  the  Bill. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Treasury  Minute  under  the  Superannuation 
Act,  1884,  dated  18th  March  1903,  declaring 
that  William  Barber,  Artificer,  .Royal  Small 
Arms  Factory,  Enfield,  was  appointed  without 
a  Civil  Service  Certificate  through  inadvertence 
on  the part of  the  Head  of his  Department. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  Resolution  of  the  House  of  the  4th  March 
1879,—Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  dated  18th 
March  1903,  authorising  the  temporary  applica­
tion  of  Surpluses  on  certain  Navy  Votes  for  the 
year  1902-3  to  meet  Excesses  on  other  Navy 
Votes  for the same  year. 

Ordered,  That the said Papers do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Aliens. 

No. 86. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - Douglas  presented,-— 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  6th day  of  this instant  March, for  a  Return 
relative  to  Aliens. 

VOL.  158. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Return  do  lie upon the 


Table ;  and  be  printed.  


The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-  Bridlington 

tions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament, was laid upon  the  Piers and 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Abstract  Harbour-
of  the  General  Annual  Account  of  the  Commis­
sioners  of  Bridlington  Piers  and  Harbour,  for 
the  year  ending  26th  July  1902. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Deaths  from 
sented  to  His Majesty, that  He will be graciously  Starvation  or 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid p^rea1^anted  b y 
before  this  House,  a  Return  of  the  Number  of  (London.) 
all  Deaths  in  the  Administrative  County  of 
London,  in  the  year  1902,  upon  which  a  Coro­
ner's  Jury  has  returned  a  Verdict  of  Death 
from  Starvation  or  Death  Accelerated  by  Pri­
vation  ;  together  with  any  Observations  fur­
nished  to  the  Local  Government.  Board  by 
Boards  of  Guardians  with  reference  to  cases 
included  in  the  Return  (in  continuation  of  Par­
liamentary  Paper,  No.  342,  of  Session  1902).— 
(Mr.  Talbot.) 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To-   Liquor  

morrow,  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local  Veto  (Scot-   Traffic  Local 

land)  Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

(Scotland) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill,  


upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of  April  next.  


The  Deputy  Chairman  informed  the  House  private  Bills  

that, the Committee on  Group  B of  Private Bills  (Group  B.)  

not  being  appointed  to  meet  until  To-morrow,  

the  parties opposing  the Bath Corporation Water  Bath  

Bill,  which  was  set  down  for  consideration  on  Corporation  

the  first  day  of  the  meeting  of  the  Committee, W a t e  r  BilU  

had  appeared  before  him  and  proved  that  the  

evidence  of  Samuel Frederick  Andrews,  General  

Manager  of  the  West  Gloucestershire  Water 
Company,  was  essential  to  their  case, and  that  

his  attendance  could  not  be  procured  without  

the  intervention  of  the  House.  


Ordered, That  Samuel Frederick  Andrews  do  

attend  the  Committee  on  Group  B  of  Private  

Bills  To-morrow  at Twelve  of  the  clock.  


The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon   Criminal  

Friday  next, the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill  was  read,  Aliens  Bill,  

and  discharged.  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of  April  next.  


Ordered,  That  the  Proceedings  on  the  Report  Business of 
from  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  be not the House 
interrupted  this  Evening  under  the  Standing  j^ns) 1" 1 
Order  (Sittings  of  the  House),  and  may  be 
entered  upon  at  any  hour  though  opposed.— 
(Mr.  Balfour.) 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported  Supply 

from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  16th  day ft1et!"11.(AIarctl] 
of  this instant  March,  a  Resolution  ;  which  was  [3rd°aliotted 
read,  as followeth  : 

Day.] 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

That  127,100  men  and  boys  be  employed  for  Navy  (Sea 

the  Sea  and  Coast  Guard  Services  for  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day of  March  1904,including  Services) 
19,806  Royal  Marines. 

And  the  said  Resolution  being  read  a second 

time; 

' 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 

thereunto,  by  leaving  out  "  127,100 "  and insert­
ing  "  122,500 "— (Mr.  Lough),—instead  thereof. 
And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be left  out  stand  part of  the 
Resolution  :—The  said  proposed  Amendment 
was, with leave of  the  House,  withdrawn. 
And  the  Resolution  was agreed  to.  


L  4 

Ordered, 






80 	

21s£ April. 

1903.  [No. 38. 

Ordered,  That  the  Resolution  which,  upon 
the  18th  day of this instant  March, was reported 
from  the  Committee  of  Supply,  and  which was 
then  agreed  to  by  the  House,  be  now  read; 
and the  same  was read,  as followeth : 

CLASS  I I  .  

£ . 

Board  of  Agriculture 

-

-

CLASS  I I I. 

Crofters  Commission,  Scotland 

-

-

- 

65,000 

- 

2,000 

Land  Forces. 

That  a number of  Land  Forces, not  exceeding 
235,761, all  ranks, be maintained  for the Service 
- 
of  the  United  Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  and 
- 
Ireland  at  Home  and  Abroad,  excluding  His 
- 
Majesty's  Indian  Possessions,  during  the  year  Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings,  Gredt 
ending  on  the  31st day  of  March  1904. 

Royal  Palaces  and  Marlborough  House 
Royal  Parks  and  Pleasure  Gardens 
Houses  of  Parliament  Buildings 

Britain 

CLASS   I . 

-
-

- 

-

Army 
(Annual.) 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  provide,  during  Twelve  Months, for  the 
Discipline  and  Regulation  of  the  Army  :  And  	
that Mr. Secretary  Brudrick, Mr. Arnold- For iter, 
and  Lord  Stanley do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

flmmaVt Bill 

Arnold-Forster  accordingly  presented  a 
BUI 114  ^ ^  t  o  provide, during  Twelve  Months,  for  the 
Discipline  and  Regulation  of  the  Army:  And 
the  same  was  read  the first time,  and  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time  To-morrow  ;  and  to  be 
printed. 	

Supply 
[17th  March]  	
Report. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take into  consideration  the  Second  of  the  Reso-
lutions  which, upon  the  17th  day  of  this  instant 
March,  were  reported0 frcm  the  Committee  of 
Supply,  and  which  Resolution  was  then  post-
poned  ;  and  the  same  was  again  read,  as 
followeth: 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Navy  (Seamen  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.6,312,800,  be 
g r a n t e d  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray the  Expenses  	
and  Marines)
of  Wages, &c.  to  Officers,  Seamen,  aud  Boys, 
Coast  Guard,  and  Royal  Marines,  which  will 
come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  end­
ing  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

And  the  said  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  reported  from  the  Com-
Supply
y^March]   mittee  of  Supply  of  the  18th  day  of  this instant 
March,  several  Resolutions  ;  which  were  read, 
as follow : 

epor  ' 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

1.  That  a Sum,  not  exceeding  £.784,300,  be 
Half  Pay, &c.
to  the Officers  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Expense 
of  the Navy 
f K  " o  f  Half  Pay,  Reserved  and  Retired  Pay,   to 
and  Marines. 
Officers  of  the  Navy  and  Marines,  which  will 
come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

2.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  350,100, 
Civil  Pensions 
and Gratuities, be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Ex-
pense  of  Civil  Pensions  and  Gratuities,  which 
will  come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 

were  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  reported  from  the  Com­
Supply 
[19th March]   mi ttee  of  Supply  of  the  19th  day  of  this  instant 
Report 
March,  a  Resolution  ;  which  was  read,  as  fol­
(Vote on 

loweth : 

Account.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4  (Vote  on  Account). 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  20,265,000,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  on  Account,  for  or 
towards defraying  the  Charges for  the following 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  for 
the  year  ending  on the  31st day  of  March  1904, 
viz. 

Civil  Services. 

CLASS   I L 

Colonial  Office  -	

JJoard of  Education  	

CLASS  I Y. 

25,000 

-  6,000,000 

40,000 
50,000 
16,000 

30,000 
20,000 
18,000 
225,000 
-  225,000 
90,000 
- 
7,000 
- 
6,000 
-  250,000 
-  110,000 
80,000 

-

-

Art  and  Science  Buildings,  Great  Britain  - 
Diplomatic  and  Consular  Buildings 
- 
Revenue  Buildings	
-
-
Public  Buildings,  Great  Britain 
-
-
Surveys  of  the  United  Kingdom 
Harbours  under  the  Board  of  Trade 
Peterhead  Harbour	
Rates  on  Government  Property 
-
Public  Works  and  Buildings,  Ireland 
Railways,  Ireland

- 

 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

United  Kingdom  and  England:—

CLASS  I I  . 

-

-

- 

-
- 

House   of  Lords,  Offices 
House  of  Commons,  Offices 
Treasury  and  Subordinate  Departments 
- 
-
Home  Office
Foreign  Office 
-
-
Privy  Council  Office, &c.  -
Board   of  Trade 
Mercantile  Marine  Services 
- 
Bankruptcy  Department   of  the  Board   of 

-  
-

. -
-

- 
- 

 -
-

- 

-

-

-

-

-

2,000 
12,000 
40,000 
60,000 
30,000 
5,000 
75,000 
30,000 

-
- 
-
-

Trade

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

- 
-

Charity  Commission  -
-
Civil  Service  Commission  -
Exchequer  and  Audit  Department 
Friendly  Societies  Registry 
Local  Government  Board  -
-
Lunacy  Commission­
Mint  (including  Coinage)  -
-
National  Debt  Office -
Public  Record  Office -
- 
Public  Works  Loan  Commission 
Registrar  General's  Office - 
Stationery  and Printing 
-
Woods, Forests,  &c.,  Office  of 
Works  and  Public  Buildings,  Office  of 
-
Secret  Service

-
-

-
-

-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 

- 

3 
15,000 
18,000 
25,000 
3,000 
85,000 
5,000 
5 
6,000 
10,000 
5 
19,000 
-  320,000 
8,000 
- 
30,000 
- 
40,000 

-
- 

-
Scotland  :—
Secretary  for  Scotland­
Fishery  Board 
-
-
Lunacy  Commission­
Registrar  General's  Office 
Local  Government  Board

-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

- 

-

-

-
-

- 

25,000 
8,000 
3,000 
5,000 
6,000 

Ireland 

:— 
Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 
Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland 
Department  of  Agriculture 
Charitable  Donations  and Bequests  Office 
Local  Government  Board  - 
-
Public  Record  Office­
Public  Works  Office  -
-
Registrar  General's  Office - 
Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey 

- 
- 
- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,000 
16,000 
75,000 
1,000 
25,000 
2,000 
18,000 
6,000 
7,000 

- 

- 

CLASS  I I I. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:— 

Law  Charges 
Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses  -
Supreme  Court  of  Judicature 
- 
Land  Registry 
-
County  Courts­
Police,  England and  Wales 
Prisons,  England  and the  Colonies 
Reformatory  and  Industrial Schools,  Great, 

35,000 
27,000 
140,000 
20,000 
8,000 
- 
18,000 
-  340,000 

-
-

- 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Britain 

-

Broadmoor  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum 

-  140,000 
14,000 
- 

Scotland:— 

Law  Charges  and  Courts   of  Law 
Register  House,  Edinburgh 
- 
Prisons,  Scotland 
-
-
Ireland:— 

-

-

-

- 

- 

30,000 
15,000 
40,000 

Law  Charges  and  Criminal  Prosecutions 
- 
Supreme  Court   of  Judicature,  and  other 

- 
-

Legal  Departments 
-

-

Land  Commission 
County  Court  Officers, &c.
Dublin  Metropolitan  Police 
Royal  Irish  Constabulary  -
Prisons,  Ireland 
Reformatory  and Industrial  Schools 
Dundrum  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum  -

-
. 
-
- 

. 

-

. 

- 

- 

- 
- 

35,000 

45,000 
55,000 
46,000 
45,000 
600,000 
50,000 
55,000 
3,000 

 
­
 
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No. 25]   ,3  EDW.  V I I. 

2 3rd March 

81 


CLASS  I V. 

United  Kingdom  and  England  :— 

British  Museum 
National  Gallery 
National  Portrait  Gallery  -
Wallace  Collection 
-
-
Scientific  Investigation,  &c., United  King­
- 
-
Universities  and  Colleges,  Great  Britain,
- 

and Intermediate  Education,  Wales 

dom 

- 
- 

-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

Scotland:— 

- Public  Education 
National  Gallery 

-

-

reland:— 

Public  Education
Endowed  Schools  Commissioners 
National  Gallery 
-
Queen's  Colleges 

  -

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

- 

-

- 

- 
- 

£. 
80,000 
10,000 
3,000 
4,000 

22,000 

42,000 

750,000 
3,000 

730,000 
400 
3,000 
2,500 

Cr-Ass V. 

Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services 
Uganda,  Central  and  East  Africa  Protec­

-

-  250,000 

torates, and  Uganda Railway  -
-
-

-
-
Colonial  Services 
Cyprus, Grant in  Aid 
-
Telegraph  Subsidies  and  Pacific  Cable 

-
-

-

-  320,000 
-  300,000 
85,000 
- 
32,000 
- 

CLASS  V I. 

Superannuation  and Retired  Allowances  -  280,000 
Merchant  Seaman's  Fund  Pensions,  &c. 
2,000 
Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other  Allow­
-

-
Hospitals  and Charities,  Ireland 
- 
Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies 
-

Deficiencies 

1,000 
17,000 

ances

- 

- 

 -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time. 

a 

A  Motion  was  made, and  the  Question  being  London 

put,  That  it  be  an Instruction  to  the  Committee 
on  the London County  Council (Greneral Powers)  (General 
Bill  to  omit  Clauses  63  and  64—(Sir  Frederick  Powers)  Bill. 
Banbury);

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right  ; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the (Sir Frederick  Banbury, 
\Sir  William  Tomlinson;  


Yeas, 

}  126. 

Tellers for  the (Mr.  Lough,  


Noes, 

(.Mr. John  Burns  :  


So  it was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  


|  109. 

The  Order  of the  day being read, for  resuming Supply 

the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Question  proposed ^ep^t^Vote 
upon  the  23rd  day of  this  instant  March,  That   0n  Account.) 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the  Committee  in 
the  Resolution  : 

That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ . 20,265,000,  be 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  on  account,  for  or  to­
wards  defraying  the  Charges  for  the  following 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  for 
the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904, 
viz, :­

C L A SS  V I I. 

— 

Civil  Services. 

CLASS  I I. 

Temporary  Commissions 
- 
Miscellaneous  Expenses 
Repayments   to  the Local  Loans  Fund 
Saint Louis  Exhibition,  1904 

- 
« 

-

-

25,000 
16,087 
— 
— 

-

Total  for  Civil  Services  -

- 

£.13,035,000 

Revenue  Departments. 

-

Customs 
- 
-
Inland  Revenue 
Post  Office 
-
-
Post  Office Packet  Service 

-
-

Post  Office Telegraphs 

-

-
-
-

-

Total  for  Revenue  Departments 

Grand  Total 

350,000 
830,000 
-3,800,000 
-  250,000 

-2,000,000 

£.7,230,000 

£.20,265,000 

- 
- 
-

- 

- 

- 

London 
County
Council 
(Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments) Bill. 

Midland and 
Belfast and 
Northern 
Counties 
Railways 
Bill. 

The  said  Resolution  being  read  a  second 

time  : 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Committee  in  the  said  Resolution:—-And  a 
Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,   it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of 
the  clock,  the  Debate  atood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting, 

The  London  County  Council  (Tramways  and 
Improvements)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Midland  and  Belfast  and 
Northern  Counties  Railways  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

A n  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  six  months."—(Mr.  Mac-
Veagh.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now "  stand  part of  the Question  :—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn. 
,  And  the  Main  Question  being  put j 

VO L.   1 5 8. 

Colonial  Office 

• 

25,000 

Board   of  Education  -

-

• 6,000,000 

C L A SS  I V. 

Board   of  Agriculture 

-

-

-

65,000 

CLASS  I I. 

Crofters  Commission,  Scotland  -

2,000 

CLASS  I I I. 

CLASS   I . 

Royal  Palaces  and  Marlborough  House 
Royal  Parks  and  Pleasure  Gardens 
-
Houses  of  Parliament  Buildings 
Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings,  Great 

40,000 

50,000 

16,000 


-

-

-
-

Art  and  Science  Buildings,  Great  Britain  -
Diplomatic  and  Consular  Buildings 
Revenue  Buildings 
-
Public  Buildings,  Great  Britain 
Surveys of  the  United  Kingdom 
Harbours  under  the  Board  of  Trade  -
Peterhead  Harbour 
Rates  on  Government  Property 
Public  Works  and  Buildings,  Ireland  • 
Railways,  Ireland 

• 

-

-

30,000 

20,000 

18,000 

- 225,000 

225,000 

90,000 

7,000 

6,000 

250,000 

110,000 

80,000 


CLASS  I I .. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:— 

-
-

House  of  Lords  Offices 
-
House  of  Commons  Offices 
Treasury  and  Subordinate  Departments 
Home  Office
-
-
Foreign  Office  -
-
Privy  Council  Office, &c. 
Board  of  Trade 
-
Mercantile  Marine  Services 
Bankruptcy  Department   of  the  Board   of 
-

Trade

-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-
-
-

-
-

.  -

Charity  Commission  -
-
Civil  Service  Commission  -
Exchequer  and  Audit  Department 
Friendly  Societies  Registry 
Local  Government  Board  -
Lunacy  Commission  -
-
Mint  (including  Coinage)  -
National  Debt  Office 
Public  Record  Office 
Public  Works  Loan  Commission 
Registrar  General's  Office 
Stationery  and  Printing 
Woods,  Forests,  &c.,  Office  of 
Works  and  Public  Buildings,  Office  of 
-
  -
Secret Service

-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-
M 

2,000 

12,000 

40,000 

60,000 

30,000 

5,000 

75,000 

30,000 


3 

35,000 

18,000 

25,000 

3,000 

85,000 

5,000 

5 

6,000 

10,000 

5 

19,000 

320,000 

8,000 

30,000 

40,000 






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28rd^mth  March.  	

1003.  [NO. 25. 

Scotland :— 
Secretary  for  Scotland 
Fishery  Board  -
Lunacy  Commission  -
-
Registrar  General's  Office -
Local  Government  Board  -

...... 

Ireland.-— 

-
-

-

-

-

-
-
-

Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 
Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland 
Department  of  Agriculture 
Charitable  Donations  and  Bequests  Office -
Local  Government  Board  -
Public  Record  Office  -
Public  Works  Office  -
Registrar  General's  Office 
-
Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey 

25.000 
8,000 
ii.O'OO 
5,000 
6,000 

2,000 
16j000 . 
75,000 
1,000 
25,000 
2,000 
18,000 
0,000 
7,000 

• 'CLASS  I I I. 

.  • 

United  Kingdom  and  England:— 

-

-

-

-

Law  Charges 
-
-
Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses  -
-
Supreme  Court  of  Judicature 
-
-
Land  Registry  -
CouDty  Courts  -
-
-
Police,  England  and  Wales  
Prisons,  England  and  the  Colonies 
Reformatory  and  Industrial  Schools,  Great: 

35,000 
27,000 
; - 140,000 
2(>,00() 
-
8,000 
-
1  -  •  • - "  18-000 
340,000 

.  .  - " 
-
-

-
-

-

140,000 
14,000 

30,000 
15,000 
40,000 

35,000 

Broadmoor  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum 

Scotland :— 

Law  Charges  and  Courts  of  Law 
-
Register  House,  Edinburgh 
-
-
Prisons,  Scotland 

'  -

-

-

Ireland:— 

-><:••, 

Law  Charges and  Criminal  Prosecutions 
-
Supreme  Court   of  Judicature,  and  other 
-
-

Legal  Departments 
-

-
Land  Commission 
-
County  Court  Officers, &c. 
Dublin  Metropolitan  Police 
Royal  Irish  Constabulary  -
Prisons,  Ireland 
Reformatory  and Industrial  Schools 
Dundrum  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum  -

-
-
-
-

-
-

-

-

* 

45,000 
55,000 
46,000 
45,000 
- 600,000" 
50,000 
55,000 
3,000 

CLASS  I V. 

United  Kingdom  and  England:-—

. 

British  Museum
National  Gallery 
National  Portrait  Gallery  -
Wallace  Collection 
-
Scientific  Investigation, &c.,  United  King­

. 
. . . . .  . 

- . 

- 

. 

. 

-

-

. 

-

dom 

-

-

-

Universities  and  Collages,  Great  Britain,
-

and Intermediate  Education,  Wales 

80,000 
10,000 
3,000 
4,000 

22,000 

42,000 

Revenue  Departments. 

Customs 
Inland  Revenue

:  Post  Office-

-

-
-

-

-

Post  Office Packet  Service 
-
Post  Office  Telegraphs 

-

-

- 

- 
-

-
-
-

350,000 
830,000 
- 3,800,000 : 
-  250,000 
-  2,000,000 

Total  for  Revenue  Departments 

£.7,230,000 

' 

'  i 

Grand  Total 

-

-  £.20,265,000 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:—  


The  House  resumed  the  said adjourned Debate, 


And  the  Question  being  put, it  was  resolved  


in  the Affirmative. 


And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till  


after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on Tuesday  morning  ;  


Tuesday, 24th  March,  1903  : 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported  Ways and 

from the Committee o.f Ways  and Means, several 
Resolutions ;  which were  read, as follow  : 

1.	  That,  towards  making  good  the  Supply  Consolidated 

Means 
[19th  March] 
Report. 

Fund. 

granted  to  His  Majesty  for  the  service   of  the  

years  ending  on the  31st day of  March  1902  and  

1903, the Sum of  £ . 1,520,-704 15s. 5d. be  granted  

out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  of  the  United  

Kingdom. 


2.  That,  towards  making  good  the  Supply  Consolidated 

granted  to  His  Majesty  for • the  service  of  the Fund. 
year  ending  on the  31st  day of  March  1904, the 
|Sum  of  £.38,097,200  be  granted  out  of  the 
Consolidated  Fund  of  the  United  Kingdom. 

And  the  said  Resolutions,  being  read a second 

time, were  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  a Bill  be  brought  in  upon  the Consolidated 
Fund  (No.  1.) 

said Resolutions :  And  that  the Deputy  Chair­
man,  Mr.  ^Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer,  and 
Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  do prepare,  and bring  it in. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  accordingly  presented  a Consolidated 
Bill to  apply  certain  Sums  out of  the  Consoli- Fund (No.  1) 
dated  Fund  to  the  service  of  the  years  ending  

on  the  Thirty-first  day  of  March  One thousand  

nine  hundred  and  two,  One  thousand  nine  hun­
dred  and three,  and  One  thousand  nine  hundred  

and four ;  And  the  samejwas read  the first time  ;  

and  ordered  to  be read  a second  time this day. 


Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Contracts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Contracts  (India Office)  

0ffice> 

Scotland:— 

Public  Education 
National  Gallery 

-
»

» 
  . 

» 

-

. 

. 

•  750,000' 
, • 3,000 
« 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


Ireland:— 
Public  Education 
Endowed  Schools  Commissioners 
. . 
National  Gallery 
 -
Queen's  Colleges 

.  
-

. 
.

- -

-

-

,

'

'

CLASS   V . 

• 

-

730,000 
400 
3,000 
2,500 

-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Borough 

F" n ds  BiU -


Second  Reading of the  Borough  Funds  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  


this  day.  


Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services 
Uganda, Central and  East  Africa  Protecto­

-  250,000. 

rates, and  Uganda Railway 

-
Colonial  Services 
Cyprus, Grant  in  Aid 
Telegraph  Subsidies  and  Pacific  Cable 

-
-

-
-

-
-

320,000 
- 300,000 
85,000 
32,000 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing Acts 
Second  Readitig  ; of  the  Licensing  Acts  Con- ^ ^ ^  ^ 
Isolidation  ( Scotland) Bill ;

an 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read a second time 

this  day. 

' 

" 

CLASS  V I. 

-
Superannuation and Retired  Allowances 
Merchant  Seamen's  Fund  Pensions,  &c. 
-
Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other  Allow­
.

-
.
Hospitals  and  Charities,  Ireland 
Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies  De­
- •  ­
-
„ 

ficiencies 

ances 

• 

. 

-

-

.

CLASS  V H  . 

Temporary  Commissions 
Miscellaneous  Expenses 
-
Repayments  to  the  Local  Loans  Fund 
Saint Louis  Exhibition,  1904 

-
-

-

-

Total  for  Civil  Services 

£.13,035,000 

280,000 
2,000 

1,000 
17,000 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Berwickshire 
Second  Reading  of  the  Berwickshire  County  County  Town 
Town  B i l l; 

Bll]­

_	  

Ordered, That  the  Bili  be  read a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order of the  day being  read, for resuming  Municipal  


the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Trading,  

upon  the  4th  day  of  this  instant, March,  That 
it  is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee of  this 
25,000 
16,087  House  be  appointed  to  join  with  a  Committee 
of  the  Lords  to  consider  and  report  as  to  the 
principles  which  should  govern  powers  given  by 
Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and 
other  local  authorities  for  industrial  enterprise 
within 

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83 


within  or  without  the  area of  their  jurisdiction 
—(Mr 

.Balfour)-, 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution  Pollution  of 
SamsBm. 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

till  this  day. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  reada  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  resuming 
Local 
Government 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
(Transfer of 
Powers)  Bill.  	 upon  the  9th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  Local  Government  (Transfer   of  Powers) 
Bill  be now read  a second  time ; 

Ordered,That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till this day.  : 

Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Scotland)

Second  Beading  of  the  Licensing 
Acts  Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  rea,d,  for  the 
Sale of 
Adulterated  Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Adulterated 
Butter  Bill. 

Butter  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Employment  of  Children 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Public  Health 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Health  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon Thursday  next. 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Housing  of 
Second  Reading  of the  Housing  of the  Working  the Working 
Classes (London), Bill; 

^ 7 o n) 

. 

Ordered,-That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  Bill, 

upon Monday  next. 

The  Order   o f  the  day  being  read,  f or  the  County Courts 

Second  Reading  of the  County  Courts  B i l l;  

Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Foreigners' 

Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages  Marriages 
Bill; 

B m-

^ 

° 

' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 


Second  Reading  of 
Officers' Superannuation  Bill;  

the  Local  Authorities' ^thor^,ties' 


Super-8 

County 
Councils 
(Bills  in 
Parliament) 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  County  Councils  (Bills 
in  Parliament)  Bill; 

:	 

,

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a  second  time  


this  day. 

Naval  Forces 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Forces  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  annuation 

upon  Friday  next.

Bil1­

The  Order of the day  being  read, for resuming  Cruelty to 
the  adjourned  Debate  On  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty to Animals Bill  be now read a second 
time.; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

Resolved, That  this House  will,  this  day,  re­

till  this  dajr. 

solve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

Supply. 

mittee of  Supply  ; 

The Order of the  day being  read, f or the  Com­
. 
Resolved,-  That  this  House  will, this  day,  re-

, 

Solve itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of the  Local  Government  (Ire- Government 
land) Bill;  
(Ireland)  B,1J. 

:  . 

\ 

_ 

° 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, this  day,  re­

solve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Plumpers  

Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration  Benistiafaon  

Bill; 


Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  


upon  Friday  next.  


Poor  Law 
Super-
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

s 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to  

sit  till  two minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day. 


Bankruptcy 
Law  Amend,  Second Reading of  the  Bankruptcy  Law  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  b ei ng  read,  for  the 

ment  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Solicitors  Bill, 

The Order  of  the day being  read, foi  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate on  the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 

"  Solicitors  Bill  be  now  read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjournejd 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Ministry  of 
Commerce 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading'of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce 
. 
Bill;, 

: 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

u p o  n  Thursday  next, 

VOL.  158. 

'. ,  ' 

[No.  26.] 

Tuesday,  24th  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P it  A Y  E E S.  


M

R .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bill  


from one  of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for  (Standing  


Private  Bills,  That, in the  case  of  the  following  

iiills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.)  

Standing  Order  No.  62 has  been  complied  with  

viz.:— 


Baker  Street and  Waterloo  Railway  (Trans  


fer)  Bill.  


Ulster and  Connaupht  Light  Railways  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bills  be  read  a  second  


time. 


'  M 2 

Mr. 





84 	

Mth: March. 

3.  [No.-20. 

Private  Bills 
(Petition for 
additional 
Provision) 
(Standing 
Orders not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  Petition 
for  additional  Provision .in the following Bill,  the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Maidstone Gas  Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Report  be referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

The Chairman  The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
0 f  the unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
of  Ways and  
Means. 
Ways  and  Means. 

Cheshire 
Lines Com­
mittee  Bill. 

The  Cheshire Lines  Committee  Bill  was read 

a second time;  and  committed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Billingshurst 
and  District  Second Reading of the  Billingshurst and District 
Gas Bill. 

Gas  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

second  time  and  committed.  


The  Metropolitan  District  Railway  (Various 
Metropolitan 
District  Bail- Powers)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, read  a
way  (Various 
Powers) 
Bill. 

Thames 
River 
Steamboat 
Service  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  

Second Reading of  the  Thames River  Steamboat  

Service  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  2nd  day  of  April  next 
(Evening  Sitting). 

( 

Kent Water 
Board  Bill.  	

The  Order  made  upon  the  16th  day  of  this 
instant  March,  That the  Kent  Water  Board  Bill 
be  read  a second  time  upon  Thursday  next,  was 
read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Local 
The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Government  Orders  (No.  1)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
(Ireland) 
read  a second  time;  and  committed.  

Provisional 
Orders 

(No. 1)  Bill.  


The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Local 
Government  Order  (No.   2)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
(Ireland) 
read  a second  time ;  and  committed.  

Provisional 
Order 

(No. 2)  Bill.  

Ordered, That leave be given to bring  in  a Bill 
Local 
Provistomf  
t 0  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
O r d e rs  ( N o.  l .)   Local  Government  Board  relating  to Aheravon, 
Darlington,  Hexham,  Reading,  Stafford,  and 
Wallasey:  And  that  Mr.  Grant Lawson  and Mr. 
Walter  Long  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Local 

Ordered, That  leave be given to bring in a Bill 

Pro^sionai1'
  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
O r d e rs  ( N o.   2.) Local  Government  Board  relating  to  Barnes, 

c o n f i rm

t o 

Burlon-upon-Trent,  Castle  Ward (Rural),  Mat­
lock - Bath-and-Scarthin-Niek,  Newton  Abbot, 
Penrith,  Stroud, Worthing, and  Yardley  (Rural)  : 
And  that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter 
Long  do  prepare, and bring  it  in. 

Local 
Government 

Ordered,  That leave  be given to bring  in  a Bill 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Orders (No. 3.) Local Government Board relating to the Counties 
of  Oxford  and  Worcester:  And  that  Mr.  Grant 
Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long  do  prepare, and 
brinsr it  in. 

Local 
Ordered, That  leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Government 
to  confirm	  a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local 
Provisional 
Government  Board  relating to Bolton:  And  that 
Order 
(Housing  of  	 Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter Long do pre-
the  Working  pare,  and  bring  it  in. 
Classes.) 

Hexham,  Reading,  Stafford,  and  Wallasey :  And  (No. 1) Bill, 
Bill  115. 
the  same was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners of  Petitions for Private  Bills ;  and  be 
printed. 

Mr.  Grant Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders of the Local  Govern-  Government 
ment  Board  relating  to  Barnes,  ' Burton-upon- orcters°na 
Trent,  Castle  Ward (Rural),  Matlock-Bath-and-  (No.  2) Bill. 
Scarthin-Nick,  Newton  Abbot,  Penrith,  Stroud,  Bill  116, 
Worthing,  and  Yardley  (Rural):  And  the  same 
was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented a Bill  to  confirm  Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Govern-  Government 
ment  Board  relating  to the  Counties  of  Oxford  o  ^ f ™  1 
and  Worcester:  And  the  same  was read  the first (No.  3)  Bill.! 
time. 
Bill  117. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented a Bill  to  confirm  Local 

a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local  Government  Government 
Board  relating  to  Bolton:  And  the  s a m e , w a s ^ ° d ™ M 
read the first time. 
(Housing of 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  , h  c  Working 
m
B1IUI8. 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  .Private  Bills;  and
beprinted. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,1 and Public 

read;  and  ordered to  lie upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Report. 
Ordered, That  the  Paper  relative  to  Public  Public 
Accounts  (Navy  Votes),  which  was  presented   Accounts 
upon  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  March,  be  ( 
printed. 

' 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  by  Explosions 

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  by  (Nobel's 
Captain  M.  B.  Lloyd,  His _ Majesty's  I n s p e c t o r ® ^™ 
of  Explosives,  to  the  Right  Honourable  the  Ardeer, 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Department,  Ayrshire.)
on the  circumstances  attending  an  Explosion  of 
Nitro-Glycerine,  which  occurred  in  one  of  the 
final  washing-houses  of  the  Factory  of  Nobel's 
Explosives  Company,  Limited,  at  Ardeer,  near 
Stevenston, Ayrshire,  on  the  7tli  October  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Superannua­
directions of  several  Acts  of  Parliament, — Copy  tion  Act, 1887. 
of  Treasury  Minute,  under  the  Superannuation 
Act,  1887, dated  16th  March  1903,  granting  to 
Arthur  Algernon Parkin, 3rd Class  Clerk,  Money-
Order  Office, Post  Office, a Retired  Allowance 
under the  Act. 

An  Account of the Gr°ss  Amount  of  all Bank  National  Debt 

Annuities,  and  any  Annuities  for  Terms  of  Annuities. 
Years  transferred,  and  of  all  Sums of  Money  No. 88. 
paid  to  the  Commissioners for  the  Reduction  of 
the  National  Debt ;  and  the  Gross  Amount  of 
Annuities  for  Lives  and  for  Terms   of  Years 
which have been  granted for  the same, and  Con­
tracts  for  Payments  on  Death  which  have  been 
made under the provisions  of  the  Acts  10 Geo. 4, 
c. 24;  51  & 52  vie.  c.  15 ;  16  &  17  Vic.  c.  45  ;  • 
27  &  28  Vic.  c.  4 3;   45  & .46  Vic. c.  51;  and 
50  & 51  Vic. c. 40,  within  the  year  ended  5th 
J a n u a ry  1 9 0 3. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented a Bill to  confirm 
certain  Provisional  Orders of  the Local  Govern-
ment  Board  relating  to  Aberavon,  Darlington, 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do  lie  upon the 
Table;  and that the  Paper  relative  to  National 
Debt  Annuities  be  printed. 

The 



 
24th March. 


No. 26.]  3  EDW.  V IL 
East Ardsley 
Gas Bill. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  East

Ardsley  Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

Bridgwater 
Gas Bill. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

Winchester 
Water and 
Gas Bill. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Bridgwater  Gas  Bill;  That 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble of  the Bill, and amended  the  same, 
and found the  same,  as amended, to be  true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Committee  on  the  Winchester  Water  and  Gas 
Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee ;  and found  the  same, as amended, to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr. Halsey reported from the C ommittee of  Se­
Selection 
kommrnfes.)  ^ction  ;  That therhad  d i s c h a r g e d^  following 
Member  from  the  standing  Committee on JLrade 
Trade  &c 
(including  Agriculture  and Fishing),  Shipping, 
' 
' 
and Manufactures :—Mr. Attorney  General;  and 
had  appointed  in  substitution:  Mr.  Solicitor 
General. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Standing 
Orders. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com-
mittee  on  Standing  Orders, several  Resolutions  ; 
which  were  read,  as follow  : 

1.  That, in  the  case  of  the  Beckenham  Urban 
Beckenham 
Urban  District  District  Council  Bill,  Petition  for  additional 
Council Bill.  pro-yi8ion, the  Standing  Orders  ought to  be  dis­

pensed  with  ;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to 
introduce  their  additional  Provision  if  the  Com­

.  mittee  on the  Bill  think  fit. 

1  ' 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the Leigh,  Corporation 
Leigh 
Corporation  Bill, Petition for dispensing  with Standing  Order 
,  129 in the case of  the  Petition  of  the  Reverend 
Bernard  Vaughan  and  others  against the  Bill, 
the  said  Standing  Order  ought  to  be  dispensed 
with. 

North  Eastern 
Railway Bill.  E a i l w a  y  Bill,  Petition for dispensing with  Stand­

3.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  North  Eastern 

Wigan 
Tramwa'T 
B r W a J  S 

ing  Order  129  in  the  case  of  the  Castleford 
Urban  District  Council  against  the  Bill,  the 
said  Standing  Order  ? ought  to  be  dispensed 
with. 

4.  That, in the case of  the  Wigan  Corporation 
T r a m w a y s  B i l l »  Petition for additional Provision, 
the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed 
with;  that the  parties  be permitted  to  introduce 
their  additional  Provision  if  the  Committee  on 
the  Bill think  fit. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Hanbury  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Sheep Scab 

Diseases  of  Animals  Act,  1894,  in  relation  to  Bl11;
Sheep  Sc^b:  And  the  same  was  ordered to be  Bill  119. 
read  a  second  time  To-morrow;  and  to  be 
printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Consolidated 
O*0- x> 

Second Reading of the Consolidated Fund (No. 1) 
Bill; 

BlU-

^ 

/  

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  That  "  to  the  end of  the  Question,  in  order  to 
add the words  "  this House calls on His  Majesty's 
"  Government  before  acting,  in  the  case  of 
"  Crown  Colonies  or  Protectorates  in  South 
"  Africa,  on  any  agreement  as to  Native  labour 
"  or  Native  taxation  come  to  by  the  recent 
"  Conference, to place  the proposals  before  Par­
"  liament"  —  (Sir  Charles  Dilke),  —  instead 
thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words proposed  to  be  left  out  stand part of  the 
Question :—The  said  proposed Amendment  was, 
with leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 
And  the  Main  Question being  put; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House, for  To-morrow. 

The  Employment   of  Children  Bill  was,  ac= Employment 

cording to  Order, read  a second  time  ;  and  com- of. Children 
mitted  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Trade  
(including  Agriculture  and Fishing),  Shipping, 
and  Manufactures. 

&c 

' 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County 
Second  Reading  of  the  County  Councils (Bills  Councils 
in  Parliament) B i l l;  

. 

S m e n t  ) 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question   Bill, 

being  proposed.  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time : —  And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

And,  it  being  half  an hour  after Seven  of  the 

clock, the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  To­

morrow. 

Evening  Sitting. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being  Agriculture 

proposed, That, in the  opinion  of  this  House, the 

(Wales.) 

recommendations of the  Welsh Land  Commission 
demand  the  immediate  consideration  of  Parlia­
ment—(Mr.  Herbert  Roberts)  ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the Question, by  inserting, after the  second  word 
"  the,"  the  word  "  unanimous."—(Mr.  Griffith-
Boscawen.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  unanimous "  be there inserted :—It was resolved 
in  the  Affirmative. 

And the Main Question,so amended,being  put; 
Resolved,  That,  in  the  opinion of this  House, 
the  unanimous  recommendations  of  the  Welsh 
Land  Commission  demand  the  immediate  con­
sideration  of  Parliament. 

Message from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
the  Lords.  Message  had  been  brought  from  the' Lords  by 

one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

Bank Holidays  The  Lords have  agreed  to  the  Bank  Holidays 
(Ireland) Bill.  (Ireland)  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Light  Loco-
Light 
Locomotives  motives  (Ireland)  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
(Ireland) Bill, 

House. 


VOL.  158. 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being  Forestry, 

proposed,  That  it  is  expedient  to  give  effect, as 
early  as possible, to  the  recommendations  of  the 
Departmental  Committee  on  Forestry —  (Mr. 
Herbert  Lewis)  :—And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon  ; 

The  said  Motion was, with leave of  the  House, 

withdrawn. 

M  3 

'  Notice 



86 	

31 

st  March. 

1903. 

[No. 31. 


Notice  being  taken,  that  Forty  Members 
were  not  present:—The  House  was told  by  Mr. 
Speaker ;  and  Forty  Members  not  being  pre­
sent :—The  House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker, 
at Eleven  of  the  clock,  without  a Question  first 
put, till  To-morrow. 

Ii&w  (Ireland)  Act,  1896),  together  with  the 
Total  Amount  of  the Acreage  purchased.—(Mr. 
Wyndham.)

Mr.  Wyndham accordingly  presented  the  said 

Return. 

That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table;  and be  printed. 

Wednesday,  25th  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P E A T E E S. 

London  T H E  Order  made  upon  the  9th day of  this 

instant  March,  That  the  London  County 
Council  (Electric  Supply)  Bill   be  read a  second 

County 
Council 
(Electric 
Supply)  Bill,  time  this day,  was read, and  discharged.  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn.  


West Ham 
Corporation 
BilL 

The  Order  made  upon  the  2nd  day  of  this 
instant  March,  That  the  West  Ham  Corporation 
Bill  be committed,  was read, and  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The Chairman 
The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  Houee 
of  Ways and  of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairir.in  of 
Means. 

"Ways  and  Means. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Beport. 
Education 
(Scotland.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Reports  and Papers 
relating  to the  Training of  Teachers  in  Scotland,
for the  year  1901-2. 

The  Lord  Advocate  also  presented,  pursuant 
Universities 
(Scotland) 
to  the directions  of  an Act  of  Parliament,—Copy 
Act, 1889 
(Ordinance.)  of  University  Court  Ordinance  No. V I I.  ( Aber-
deen No.  1)  (Foundation  of the  Btfrnett-Fletcher 
Chair  of  History  and Archaeology in the  Univer­
sity  of  Aberdeen).

No.'  93. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do lie  upon the 
Table  ;  and  that  the  Paper  relative  to  the 
Universities - (Scotland)  Act,  1889  (Ordinance), 
be  printed. 

American Mail  M r.  Austen  Chamberlain  presented-,-—Return; 
t o   a n  Order,  dated  the  16th  day  of  this  instant 
Service.  
March,  for  a  Return  relative  to  the  American 
Mail  Service. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table;  and  be  printed. 

No. 89. 

Land Purchase  Ordered, That  there be laid before this House, 
&  Return  of  the  Resolutions  and  Statement 
(Ireland.) 
adopted  by  the  Irish  Landowners'  Convention 
on the  10th  day  of  October  1902, and  Report  of 
the  Irish  Land  Conference, dated  the  3rd day of 
January  1903,  and  Minute  on  the  Land  Con­
ference  Report  adopted  on  the  7th  day  of 
January  1903 by the Executive Committee of the 
Irish  Landowners'  Convention.—(Mr.  Wynd­
liam.)

Mr.  Wyndham  accordingly  presented  the  said 

Return. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

^ 
90.	 

Land Purchase  Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House, 
a Return  showing,  as far  as practicable,  for each 
year  (or  other  stated  period)  (1)  the  lowest  and 
highest  Prices 
(in  each  calendar  Year)  of 
Guaranteed  Land  Stock;  and  (2)  the  Number 
and Amount'""of Loans  under  the  Land  Purchase 
Acts  (as  defined  in  Section  48  (1)  of  the  Land 

Ordered, That  there be laid before this House,  Land Law 
a  Return  showing,  according  to  Provinces  and  A o ts (Irulanci-) 
Counties, the Number of  Cases in  which  Judicial  No. 91. 
Rents  have  been  fixed  by  all the methods  pro­
vided  by  the  Land  Law  Acts  for  a  first  and 
second  Statutory  term,  respectively, to  the  31st 
day  of  December  1902, with  particulars  as  to 
Acreage,  former  Rents  of  Holdings,  and  per­
centages of reduction in Rents.—(Mr. Wyndhum.)
Mr.  Wyndham  accordingly  presented  the  said 

Return. 

Ordered, That the  said  Return do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  bo  printed. 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this  House,  Land Purchase 
a  Copy  of  Report  by  Mr.  W.  F.  Bailey,  Legal  (Ireland)  Acts. 
Assistant  Commissioner,  of  an  Inquiry  into  the  No. 92. 
Present  Condition  of  Tenant Purchasers under 
the  Land  Purchase  Acts.—(Mr.  Wyndham.) 

Mr.  Wyndham accordingly  presented  the  said 

Paper. 

Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr... Compton  Rickett  reported  from  the  Com- Charing Cross, 

mittee  on  the  Charing  Cross,  Euston,  and Euston, and 
Hampstead Railway  Bill;  That,   in  pursuance of faSvayBUl 
the  Resolution  of  the  House of  the  12th  day  of 
March  last,  the  Committee  had  omitted  from 
Clause 8, p.  7, all  the  words  before  the  words 
"  the  Company,"  in  1. 32, and  all the  words after 
the  word "  respectively,"  in  1. 36. 

Mr.  Compton  Rickett further reported from the 

Committee  ;  That  they had examined  the  allega­
tions  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  by  striking  out  a  recital 
relative  to a proposed transfer of  the undertaking 
to the  Great  Northern, Piccadilly, and Brompton
Railway  Company,  and  amending  the  recital 
relative  to the  proposal  to lease  the  undertaking 
of  the  Company  to  the  Underground  Electric 
Railways  Company  of  London,  Limited,  and 
otherwise  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions:  of  the  Bill  as 
passed by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Table;  and be printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment to the 
v otes. 
Mr.  Kimber  reported  the  Great  Northern  Great 

• 

Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

K°]iherEBiii 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  VMeSappie-' 

Table;  and  be printed. 

• 

• 

ment to the 
Votes. 

«  Edward  Mitchell,  Esquire,  Member  for  the  New Member 
County  of  Fermanagh (North  Fermanagh  Divi- sworn, 
sion),  was  sworn. 

Colonel  Bowles reported  from  the  Committee  Coventry 
on  the  Coventry and  A rley  Railway  Bill;  That  arid A116/., 
they had examined the allegations contained in the ^preamble111' 
Preamble  of  the Bill, but the  same had  not been  not  proved.] 
proved  to their  Satisfaction. 

Ordered, That 

Table;  and be  printed. 

the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

-	 

Sir  Henry  Aubrey-Fletcher  reported  from  the  Private Bills 

Committee  on  Group  A  of  Private  Bills ;  That,  (Group  A.) 
for  the  convenience   of  parties, the  Committee 
had  adjourned  till  Friday,  at  Eleven  of  the 
clock, 

Ordered, 

Grindleford, 
Baslow, and 
Bakewell 
Railway  Bill. 

Railway  Bills 
(Group  1.) 

Great  Eastern 
Railway 
(No.  1)  Bill. 

No.  18.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

12 th March 

87 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

- A  Petition  of  the  undersigned  Promoters  of 
the  Bill, praying  that provision  may be  made  in 
the  Grindleford, Baslow,  and  Bakewell  Railway 
Bill,  authorising  two  short deviations  of the  pro­
posed  Railway (No.  1), was presented, and read; 
and referred  to  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

the  County  Councils  (Biils  in  Parliament)  Bill 
be  now  read  a second  time; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed  :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time ;  and committed to the Standing  Committee 
on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  L e g a  l  Law, &c. 
Procedure. 

Mr.  Kimber reported  from the  Committee  on 
Group  1  of  Railway  Bills ;  That  the  parties 
promoting  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   1) 
Bill  had stated that the  evidence  of  Mr. Norman 
Scorgie  was  essential  to  their  case  ;  and,  it 
having  been  proved that his attendance  could not 
be  procured  without  the  intervention  of  the 
House,  he  had  been instructed  to move'that  the 
said  Norman  Scorgie  do  attend  the  said  Com­
mittee  To-morrow,  at  half-past  Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

Ordered, That  Mr. Norman  Scorgie do  attend 

the  Committee  of  Group  1 of  Railway  Bills  To­
morrow,  at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Bath 
Corporation 
Water  Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

North 
Middlesex 
Gas Bill. 

Mr.  Tennant  reported  from  the  Committee 
on  the  Bath  Corporation  Water  Bill;  That they 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  verbally  amended 
the same,  and found  the same,  as amended, to  be 
true ;  and had  gone  through the  Bill,  and made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  aiid be  printed. 

Sir  Henry  Aubrey-Fletcher  reported the North 

Middlesex Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

;  • 

Women's 
Disabilities 
(Removal) 
Bill. 

,

Bill  120. 

Colonel  Denny  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the 

Franchise  by  the  Removal  of  Women's  Dis­
abilities :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  20th day  of 
May  next;  and to be  printed. 

Consolidated 
Fund  (No.   1) 
Bill. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  resolved 
itself  into  a  Committee  on  the  Consolidated 
Fund  (No.  1)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.   1 to  No. 4, agreed  to. 
Bill  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That the  Committee 
had  gone  through the  Bill,  and  directed  him  to 
report  the same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  the third  time 

To-morrow, 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in a 
Bill to  amend the Law relating to the  occupation 
and ownership of  Land  in Ireland,  and for  other 
purposes  relating  thereto;  and  to  amend  the 
Labourers (Ireland) Acts :  And  that  Mr.  Wynd-
ham, Mr.  Chancellor  of  the Exchequer,  and  Mr. 
Attorney  General  for  Ireland  do  prepare,  and 
bring it  in. 

Mr.  Wyndham  accordingly  presented  a Bill  to 
amend  the  Law  relating  to the  occupation  and 
ownership  of  Land  in  Ireland,  and  for  other 
purposes  relating  thereto  ;  and  to  amend  the 
Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts  :  And  the  same was 
read  the  first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read a 
second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of 
April  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Irish  Land. 

Irish  Land  

Bill. 


Bill  121.  


County 
Councils 
(Bills in 
Parliament) 
Bill. 

The Order  of the  day feeing read, for resuming 
the adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  24th  day  of  this instant March,  That 

VOL.  158. 

The  Berwickshire  County  Town  Bill  was,  Berwickshire 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  County  Town 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, BlU' 
for  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sheep  Scab 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill;

Bil1­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Army 

Second  Reading  of the  Army  (Annual)  Bill ;  

(Annual)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bill be  read  a Second  time 

upon  Monday  next; 

The  Order  of  the  day" beitig  read,  for  the  Contracts 
Second  Reading  of  the  Contracts  (India  Office) andia Office) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Borough  Funds  Bill  was,  according   to  Borough 
Order, read  a  second  time;  and  committed  to  F u n d  s  Bll]­
the  Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of Law, &c. 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing  Acts 

Second  Reading  of thfe Licensing  Acts 
dation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

u , 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order  of the day being read, for resuming  Municipal 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  Trading. 
upOn  the 4th  day  of  this instant  March,  That it 
is expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be  appointed  to join  with a Committee  of 
the  Lords  to  consider  and  report  as  to  the 
principles  which  should  govern  powers  given 
by  Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal 
and  other  local  authorities  for  industrial  enter­
prise  within  or  without  the  area of  their  juris­
diction—(Mr.  Balfour);

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for resuming  Local 

the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  9th day of  this instant March, That the  powers)  Bill. 
Local  Government  (Transfer   of  Powers)  Bill 
be now read  a second  time ; 

And  the  Question  being  again proposed  :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate.  


And  the  Question  being  put;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now read  a second 

time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time ;  and  committed to the  Standing  Committee 
on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Pro- Law, &c. 
cedure. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing  

Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  (Scotland)  

^ 
Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

montm 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sale of 


Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Adulterated Adulterated  

Butter  Bill;  
Butter  Bill.  


8 

M 4 

Ordered, 



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Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing 

upon  Monday  next. 

Naval  Forces 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Forces  Bill; 

. 

Resolved,  That this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply.. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing 
B i l l; 

(Ireland)  (Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  f or  the  Libel Bill. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Crofters' 
Second  Reading of the  Crofters'  Holdings  (Scot-  S® 1^®9^ 
land)  A ct  (1886)  Amendment  B i l l; 
Act°(i886) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Amendment 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

upon  Wednesday  next.  

Bil1, 

Mr. Speaker 
leaves the 
Chair, no 
further 
Business. 

Army 
Enlistment. 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

•  There  being  no  further  Business  set  down 
for  the  Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  the 
Chair  until  this  Evening's  Sitting. 

Evening  Sitting. 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  this  House, while  welcoming  the 
recent  War  Office  Memorandum  regarding  the 
character  of recruits,  is of  opinion  that,  in  order 
to  adequately fit the British  soldier  for  his duties 
at  Home  and  Abroad,  greater  efforts  should  be 
made  and  precautions  taken  to  secure  a  higher 
standard  of  physique  of  recruits  accepted;  and 
that  as  regards  age  a  birth  certificate  or  other 
reliable  evidence  should,  wherever  possible,  be 
required,  no  man  being  accepted  or  retained 
who  is  known  or  believed to be under  the  age  of 
eighteen  years—(Mr.  Pirie); 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
to  the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the 
word  " s e c u r e"   to  the  end  of  the  Question, 
and  adding  the  words  "  an adequate  standard  of 
"  physique  of  recruits  accepted;  and  that  as 
"  regards  age  110  man  should  be  accepted  who 
"  is  known  or  believed  to  be under  the  age  of 
eighteen  years"—(Mr.  Secretary  Brodriek),-—

instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left out  stand  part  of the  Ques­
tion :—It  passed   in  the  Negative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  an  adequate  standard  of  physique  of  recruits 
"  accepted;  and  that  as  regards  age  no  man 
"  should  be  accepted  who  is  known  or  believed 
"  to  be  under  the  . age  of  eighteen  years "  be 
there a d d e d I  t  was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Then  the  Main  Question,  so  amended,  being 

p u t; 

Resolved,  That  this  House,  while  welcoming 
the recent  War  Office  Memorandum  regarding 
the  character  of  recruits,  is of  opinion  that,  in 
order  to  adequately  fit  the  British  soldier  for  his 
duties  at.'  Home  and  Abroad,  greater  efforts 
should  be  made  and  precautions  taken  to  secure 
an  adequate  standard  of  physique  of  recruits 
accepted;  and  that  as regards  age no man  should 
be  accepted" who  is  known  or  believed  to  be 
under  the  age  of  eighteen  years. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
after Twelve  of  the  clock  on Thursday  morning; 

Thursday,  26th  March,  1903':. 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

the,  Local  Government  g ^ ™ ™ 6 ^ 

Act   (1894) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Amendment 

upon  Monday  next. 

BlU" 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Outdoor 

Second  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen-   Belief 
(Pensioners) 
^ill. 
sioners)  Bill; 

\  Ti-ii 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The Order  of the  day  being  read, for resuming   Public Houses 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  (Hours  of 
upon  the  10th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That (Scotland) 
the  Public  Houses  (Hours   of  Closing)  (Scot-  Bill. 
land)  Bill  be  now read  a  second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Bill. 

Second  Reading   of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)  
Amendment  Join; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bankruptcy 
Second Reading  of the Bankruptcy  Law  Amend-   Law Amend 
ment  Bill  ; 

mimtmi. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming   Solicitors  Bill, 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate   be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of 

the  day  being  read,  for  the  County Courts 

Second  Reading   of  the  County  Courts  B i l l;  

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Vaccination 
Second Reading  of  the Vaccination  Prosecutions  Prosecutions 
Bill; 

.  

m i 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  /lay  being  read,  for  the Housing 0f 
Second  Reading of  the  Housing  of the  Working  the Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  B i l l;  

Classes 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time   0f  Loan's)6Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Officers' 
Super­
annuation 
(Scotland) 
.••'•'­
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Eeading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' 
Superannuation  (Scotland)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the sale of 
Committee  on  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  intoxicating 
on  Saturdays  (Ireland)  B i l l;  

Liquors on 

Resolved,  That this House will, upon  Tuesday   (Ireland)  Bill. 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The 

^0,271]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

25th—26th March, 	

89 


Government 
Franchise and  Second  Reading  of 
Representation Franchise  and  Representation  (Extension 
toOoTanies) Companies)  Bill; 
Biii. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 
to 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

.  upon  Monday  next. 

School Board 
f
 — 
l
Bill. 

The Order  of  the  day  being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  this instant  March,  That 
the  School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland) Bill   be 
now  read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Elementary 
Education 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
Amendment  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor Law 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

animation 
(Ireland) Bill.- tion  (Ireland)  B i l l; 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Cruelty to 
The Order of the day being  read; for  resuming 
Animals Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  March,  That 
the  Cruelty  to Animals Bill be now read a second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this day. 

Local 
arlSSnBill  Second  Reading  of the  Locfil  Government  (Ire-­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

' 

faweOBill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit till  seven  minutes  after Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  28.] 

Thursday,  26th March,  1903. 
THE  House met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

Private Bills 
(Standing 
comphod
with.) 

P K A Y E B S. 

f or

j y ^ R  .  Speaker  laid  upon_the  Table,—Re­
XtJL  port  from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Peti­
  Private  Bills, That, in the  case  of  the 
t i o ns 
following  Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading 
thereof,  Standing  Order  No.  63 has  been  com­
plied  with,  viz.:— 

Thames Steamboat  Trust  Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time. 

Dublin 
(BuU°IllTnt
Area) Billf 

The  Dublin  Improvement  (Bull  Alley  Area) 

w as  r e ad  t he  t h i rd

  time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords, and  desire their  concurrence. 

Great 
Western 
(Pension 
Fund) BiU. 

The  Great  Western Railway  (Pension  Fund) 

Bill  was read the third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

The Chairman  The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
of Ways and  of  the unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
Means. 

Ways  and  Means. 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue  his  War 
Cornwall 
Western or
Clerk  of  the  CroWn, to  make  out  a 
Camborne*  New Writ  forthe  electing  of  a Member  to seryje 
Division) Writ,  VOL.  158. 

r a nt   t o

| in  this  present  Parliament  for  the  County  of 
Cornwall (North Western or  Camborne Division), 
in the  room  of  William Sproston  Caine, Esquire, 
deceased.—(Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to lie upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 
Vide Second 
Beport. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented, East India 

by  His  Majesty's  Command—Copy  of  Corre­
spondence  relating  to  the  Entertainment  of  Indian and 
Indian  and Colonial Guests visiting this Country Colonial 
Guests.) 
by  invitation of His  Majesty's  Government. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  also  pre- East India 

sented,—Return to  an Address  to  His  Majesty, 
dated  the  4th  day of  this instant March, for  a  
Return  relative  to  East  India  (Income  and 
Expenditure). 

Ordered, That  the said Papers  do lie  upon the 
Table;  and  that  the  Return  relative  to  East 
India (Income  and Expenditure)  be  printed. 

j j  05 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  by  His  Ma-Navy 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Statement  showing Estimates, 
probable  effect on the  Programme of  Shipbuild- (g^tement on 
ing, Reconstruction,  Repairs,  Maintenance,  &c., Programme of 
due  to the Re-Appropriation  of  Cash Provision, Shipbuilding, 
4 c 

1 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie upon  the 

' ^6­

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's Irish Land 
Command,—Copy  of  Return  of  Proceedings  of Commission 
the  Irish  Land  Commission  under  "  The  Land (Proceed®g3-> 
Law  Acts,"  "  The  Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts, 
1883-1891,"  and  "  The  Land  Purchase  Acts," 
during  the  Month  of  January  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma- Births, Deaths, 

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  the  Forty-eighth   y
n
Annual  Report  on  the  Births,  Deaths,  and (Gotland?)1 
Marriages  in  Scotland  for  1902,  and  Thirty-
eighth  Annual  Report  on  Vaccination. 

a	

d

Copy  of  Tables  showing  the  Populations  of Licensing 
Counties,  Districts, and Burghs in Scotland, with  ^ f ^ d­
reference  to  the  Proposals  of  the  Licensing  ment Bill. 
(Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma- Trade Reports 

jesty's  Command, —  Copies  of  Diplomatic  and (A"nual 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2944  to 
2946. 

" 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before this  House, Lunatic 

a Return  showing  in  respect  of  each  Asylum  £8y{UI°f..  

District  in  Ireland for  each  of  the  last  twenty-

one  years,  1882 to  1902, inclusive, the  Contribu­
tions  towards the provision  of  District  Asylums  

and  the  Maintenance  of  Lunatics  in  Asylums,  

in the following  form:— 


r	 

n

(1)  Year  ; 
(2)  Charges	  for  Maintenance—(a)  Fuel, 
Water,  and  L i g h t; 
(b)  Salaries  and 
Superannuations ;  (c)  Clothing ;  and  (d) 

other Expenses, including  minor  Repairs  

and  Upkeep;  


(3)  Repayments,	  including  Principal  and  

Interest  to  Commissioners  of  Public 
Works,  of  Loans  advanced  in respect  of  

Expenditure  on  New  Works,  Additions,  

and  Alterations,  purchase  of  additional  

Land,  &c.  (exclusive  of  minor  Repairs  

and  Alterations);  


N 

(4)  Total 

 
 
 
 






90 

17$  March.  	

. 

[No. 21. 


(4)  Total	  of  Expenditure 

in  preceding

Columns  ; 
(5)  Receipts	  

from  i—  (e)  Parliamentary
Grant;  ( f)  paying  Patients  and  other 
Sources, except (e)  and ( g );  and (g)  Rates. 
—(Mr.  Clancy.) 

'  

1 

Light 
Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made   by  the 
Locomotives  Lords  to  the  Light  Locomotives  (Ireland)  Bill 
(Ireland) Bill.  , 

.  ® 

,  , 

7 

.	

v

•	 

. 

be  now  taken  into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
,  the  said  Amendments  into  consideration j  arid 

the  same  were  twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  calry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Fleets (Great 
!orSinnand
Countries.) 

Ordered, That there  he  laid before this  House, 
  showing  the  Fleets  of  Great  Britain, 
a	  K e t u rn
France,  Russia,  Germany,  Italy,  United  States 
of  America,  and  Japan,  distinguishing  :  Battle­
ships,  built  and  building;  Cruisers,  built  and 
building;  Coast  Defence  Vessels,  built  and 

.....-- building:  Torpedo  Vessels,  Torpedo  Boat  De­

stroyers, and Torpedo Boats, built and building  : 
:—Return to show Date of Launch,  Displacement, 
and  Armaments,  reduced  to  one  common  scale 
(in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No. 

0••-- 322, of  Session  1902).—(Sir  Charles  Dilke.) 

, 

Great Eastern  Mr.  Kimber  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
Railway 
the  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   1)  Bill;  That
(No. 1)  Bill. 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble   of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same 
so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with the  provisions 
of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and 
found  the  same,  as  amended, to be  true;  and had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to the  Table;  and be  printed. 
Votes. 

r 

-

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Railway  Bills  Mr.  Kimber. reported  from  the  Committee  on 
(Group  No. l.)  Group  No.  1   of  Railway  Bills ;  That,  there 
being  no  business  ready  for  the  consideration   of 
the  Committee, they  had  adjourned  until  Tues­
day  next,  at half-rpast  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Colonel  Bowles  reported  from  the  Committee 
Railway  Bills 
(Group No. 2.) 0n  Group  No.  2  of  Railway  Bills;  That,  for  the 

; 

convenience  of  parties,  the  Committee  had  ad­
journed  until  Monday  next,   at  Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do 

lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Law, &c. 

Lord  Edmond  Fitzmaurice  reported  from  the 

Standing Committee  on Law,  and Courts   of  Jus­
tice,  and  Legal  Procedure,   to  whom  the  County 
County  Courts  Courts Jurisdiction  Extension Bill was  referred; 
junsdiction  T hat they  had  gone through  the Bill,  and  made
Extension 
Bill. 

Amendments  thereunto.

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the

No. 97. 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

No. 97. 

Ordered,  That  the  Minutes  of  Proceedings  of 

Bill  122. 

the  Standing  Committee, be  printed. 

, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  (in  the 
Standing  Committee), be taken into consideration 
To-morrow;  and be  printed. 

Pharmacy 
Bill. 

Mr.  Lough,  supported  by  Mr.  Marshall  Hall, 
Mr.  Remnant,  Mr,  John  Burns,  Mr.  Ellis 
Bill  123.  Griffith,  Mr.  Wanklyn,  Mr.  Tomkinson, and  Mr. 
Osmond Williams, presented  a  Bill  to  alter  and 
amend  the  Pharmacy  Acts,  1852   to  1868:  And 
the  same  was  ordered to  be  read a second  time 
upon  Monday  next ;  and  to  be  printed. 

Sir  Thomas  Wrightson,  supported   by  Mr.  Small 

Claude Hay,  Mr.  Graham,  Mr.  Pad,  Sir  Alfred  ^ J t o g *. 
Hickman,  Captain  Jessel,  Mr.  Moon,  and  Mr. Bill?" 181 
Pike  Pease,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  pro-
visions of the Small  Dwellings (Acquisition)  Act,. 
1899  :  A nd  the  same was  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  6th  day   of 
May  next  ;  and   to  be  printed. 

jjill  124 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  Supply

into  the  Committee   of  Supply.  

r ^  allotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  

a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  1,920,000,  be  granted  

to  His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge  for 
the  Staff  for  Engineer  Services,  and  Expen­
diture  for  Royal  Engineer Works,  Buildings and 

Repairs,  at  Home  and  Abroad  (including  Pur­
chases),  which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  

during the  year  ending  on  the 31st  day of March 

1904: 

.  ;.. 

• 

.. 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  1,759,000,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service-^-(Mr.  Lough) 

', 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the (Mr.  Lough, 

Yeas, 

'  ")  

(Mr.  Whitley: 
[ 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA


83.

t   236. 

m n 
Tellers for  the j  

£•  ii 

H o o  d	 

5 ° e S ' 

(Mr.  Fellowes: 

J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  

Resolution  to be  reported.  

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  

a  Sum, not exceeding  £ . 4,820,000, be granted  to 
His Majesty, to defray the Charge for the, Supply 
and  Repair  of  Warlike  and  other  Stores,  which 
will  come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st,day  of  March  19Q4 : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question, That 
Item  C  be  reduced  by   £ .  100—(Mr.  Crooks), 
—put,  and  negatived. 

Original  Question  again  proposed: 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.4,800,000,   be 
granted  for  the said Service—(Mr.  Labouchere);

The  Committee  divided.  
, , 

Tellers  for the f Mr.  Labouchere, 
\ M  J o hn  Burns: 

} 
)

~ir  Alexander  AclandA


Yeas, 

Tellers  for  the 

Noes, 

HoodL-
[Mr.  Fellowes: 

1 2 5 9. 

43.

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  4,819,900,  be 
granted for the said  Service—{Captain  Norton);

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the J Captain  Norton, 
1 
(Mr.  John Bums: 
J 
(Sir  Alexander  AciandA

Yeas, 

m 
/ 
Tellers  for thej  

H o o  d	 

70. 

I  1 9 6_ 

N o e s ' 

[Mr.  Fellowes: 

J 

Original  Question  again  proposed  :  


And,  it being after half-past Seven  of the clock, 
the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to make his  Report 
to  the  House. 

; 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the , 
House,  That  the  Committee  had made  Progress 
in the matter  to them referred;  and that  he was 
directed to  move,  That the  Committee  may 'have 
leave  to  sit again. 

r 

: 

: 

Resolved, 

 
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91 


Resolved,  That  this  Souse  will, this  Evening, 

again resolve  itself  into the said  Committee. 

Supply 
[ith  allotted 

Evening Sitting. 
-The House, according to  Order,'resolved  itseIf 

i r j t  0  t h  e  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 
1.  Motion  made,  and  Question proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  1,186,300, be granted to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray the  Expenses  of  Naval 
and  Marine  Pensions,  Gratuities,  and  Compas­
sionate  Allowances  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st 
day of March  1904  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.1,186,200,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Kearley);

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers for  the/Mr.  Kearlcy, 

Yeas, 
Tellers for the 
Noes, 
' 

LMr. Reginald  Lucas: 

V   61 
J 
-Alexander  AclandA 
f
Im 
£  7/ 
|.Mr. Fellowes: 
J 

Original  Question  put, and agreed  to. 
2.   £ .  259,000, for  Medical  Services, including 
the Cost of  Medical  Establishments  at Home  and 
Abroad. 

3.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  15,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Expense  of  Martial 
Law,  including  the  Cost   of  Naval  Prisons  at 
Home  and  Abroad,  which  will come in course  of 
payment during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a Sum, not exceeding  £ .  15,400, be  granted 
for  the  said  Service— (Mr.  Kearley); 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Petroleum 
:;,  . 

Second  Reading of  the  Petroleum  Bill;

Bllli

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Solicitors 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill;  

Bl11" 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Poor Prisoners' Defence Bill  was,  accord-  Poor Prisoners' 
ing to Order, read a second  time  ;  and  committed  Defence Bill, 
to a Select  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Merchandise 

Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks  Marks Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Coroners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests  l^l"®818 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill;  

Fatalities) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ministry of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce  Commerce 
Bill; 

BllL 

•  

_ 

° 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution  Pollution  of 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

f j X X ,  . 

. 

Ordered,  1 hat the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  April  next. 

The  Committee  divided j 
Tellers for the/Mr.  Kearley,

,, 
„ 
Tellers for  the)  Hood, 

Yeas, 
.. 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Runciman: 
f Sir  Alexander  Acland-1

\  Mr.  Anstruther. 

Original Question  put,  and agreed  to. 
Resolutions  to be  reported. 

43. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Public Health 

Second  Reading  of  the Public  Health  Bill;  

Bill. 

125. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  April  next. 

The  Order  Of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Foreigners' 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come to several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,'That'  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may have leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, Upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 

after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Friday  morning  ; 

Friday,  27th  March,  1903  : 

Consolidated 
BMd 
^ 
1  ' 

,  The  Consolidated  Fund  (No.   1)  Bill  was, 
a c c°rding  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages  Marriages 
B i l l; 

-  Bill. 

_ 

° 

. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Outdoor Relief 

Second  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen-(Pensioners)­
sioners)  Bill; 

Bl*u 

_  

; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Jury  Acts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)  ( Ireland)
Amendment  Bill;  

^ n d o e i lt

  i 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Poor Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- Super­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

(SSYBUT 

Ordered, That~the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ways and 
Means. 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Falsa 
Characters 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  False  Characters  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next, 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for resuming  Cruelty to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  Anim&lfs  Bill, 
upon the  2nd day of this instant  March, That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill be  now read  a  second 
time; 

. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

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26$—21th March. 

1903. 

[No. 29. 


Local
Government
(Ireland) Bill.

B i U; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

  Second  Reading  of  the Local  Government  (Ire­

Ages,  Condition  as  to  Marriage,  Occupations,  

Birth  Places, and  Infirmities.  


Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon the 


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

Table. 


this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit till  five  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

[No.  29.] 

Friday,  27th  March,  1908. 

THE  House  met at Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

(\RDER 
ED,  That  leave  be given  to  bring 
in  a  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order 
" 
under  the  Land  Drainage  Act,  1861, relating  to 
Lands in  the Parishes  of  Aslackby  and  Dowsby,
in the  County  of  Lincoln:  And  that  Mr.  Han-
bury and  Mr. Hayes Fisher do prepare,  and bring 
it  in. 

Mr.  Ilanbury  accordingly  presented  a  Bill  to 
confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Land 
Drainage  Act,  1861,  relating  to  Lands  in  the 
Parishes  of  Aslackby and Dowsby,  in the  County 
of  Lincoln:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 
time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for Private  Bills;  and be 
printed. 

Land 
Drainage 
Provisional 
Order. 

Land 
Drainage 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Bill  125. 

The Chairman
of  Ways and
Means.

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House, 
0 f  the  unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Second 
Report. 

Board  of 
Agriculture. 

Board of 
Agriculture. 

Emigration 
(Colonies.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Hanbury  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Report  for  1902, 
of  the  Board  of  Agriculture,  of  Proceedings 
under the  Tithe  Acts,  Copyhold  Act,  1894, the 
Inclosure  Acts, the  Agricultural Holdings  Acts, 
the  Universities  and  College  Estates Acts, the 
Drainage  and  Improvement  of  Land  Acts,  the 
Glebe  Lands  Act,  1888,  &c.,  &e., together  with 
a  Summary  of  the  Powers  and  Duties  of  the 
Board  of  Agriculture  under  those  Statutes and 
of  the  method  of  Administration. 

Copy  of  Annual  Reports  for  1902,  of  the 
Board of  Agriculture,  of  Proceedings  under the 
Diseases  of  Animals  Acts,  the  Markets  and 
Fairs  (Weighing  of  Cattle)  Acts,  &c.,  &c. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do lie upon  the 

Table, 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,  by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  on  the 
Emigrants' Information Office for the year ended 
31st  December  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-East  India 
sented  to His Majesty, that  He will be graciously  (Public  Works 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid  CeP"tment0 
before  this House,  a  Copy  of  a  Despatch  from 
the  Government  of  India,  dated  the  25th  day  of 
September  1901, and of  the  Reply of  the  Secre­
tary  of  State  in  Council,  dated  the  8th  day  of 
November  1901,  on  the  subject  of  Memorials 
from  the  Officers  of  the  Public  Works  Depart­
ment  appointed  from  the  Royal  Indian  Engi­
neering  College  in  the  years  1873-78.—(Sir 
Seymour  King.) 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 


Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords by  t he  Lords -

one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 


The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Consolidated  Consolidated  

! ™ d  <No- x>  


Fund (No.  1)  Bill, without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  an  Marine  

Act  for  codifying  the  Law  relating   to  Marine  insurance  

Insurance  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence of  this  House.  


A  Message  was  delivered  by  Thomas  Dacres  Royal  Assent. 

, 

Butler,  Esquire,  Yeoman  Usher  of  the  Black 
R o d: 

Mr.  Speaker, 

The  Lords,  authorised   by  virtue of  His  Ma-
jesty's  Commission,  for  declaring  His  Royal 
Assent  to  several  Acts  agreed  upon  by  both 
Houses,  desire the  immediate  attendance  of  this 
Honourable  House  in  the  House  of  Peers,  to 
hear  the  Commission  read. 

Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker,  with  the  House, 
went  up  to  the  House  of  Peers:—Aud  being 
returned; 

Mr.  Speaker reported,  That the House,  at the 
desire of  the  Lords,  authorised  by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commission,  had  been  at  the  House 
of  Peers,  where  a  Commission  under the  Great 
Seal  was  read, giving,  declaring,  and  notifying 
the  Royal  Assent  to  the  several  Acts  therein 
mentioned;  and that  the  Lords,  thereby  autho­
rised, had declared  the  Royal  Assent  to  the  said 
Acts,  as follow : 

1.  Consolidated  Fund  (No.  1)  Act,  1903. 
2.  Bank  Holidays  (Ireland) Act,  1903. 
3.  Light  Locomotives  (Ireland) Act,  1903. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Land  Values 

a  i ng 

Second  Reading of the  Land  Values  Assessment 
and  Rating  Bill;  

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  ROW," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  six  months."  —  (Mr. 
Griffith-Boscawen.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"now  "  stand part of  the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for the/Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  "I 

m  ii 
Tellers for  the 1  H o o d>  

r  ^ 

|Mr.  Causton: 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA  


J 

i7U' 

i 8 3 . 

Agricultural 
Statistics 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,-—Copy  of  Return of Prices  of  certain 
classes of  Irish  Agricultural  Products  and  Live 
Stock  for  the year  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie upon  the 

Yeas, 

Table. 

Census of 
England  and 
Wales, 1801. 

Mr.  Walter Long  presented, by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—-Copy  of  Census  of  England  and 
Wales,  1901;  Summary  Tables,  Area,  Houses, 
and  Population  ;  also Population  classified  by 

JNoes,  

[ M r .  Anstruthcr: 

. 

J 

So  it passed in the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That the  words 
"upon  this  day  six  months"   be  added  at the 
end 

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17 


end  of  the  Question:—It  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative, 

Then  the  Main  Question,  so  amended,  being 

Orderedp. That  Thomas  Messer  Sturgess  do 
attend  the  Committee  on  Group  A  of  Private 
Bills  on  Monday  next,  at  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

p u t; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Mr.  Tennant reported  the  Cork Harbour  Bill,   c?rk Harbour 

upon  this day  six  months. 

with  Amendments.

Bl11­

Steam Engines  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
and Boilers  
Reading  of  the  Steam  Engines  and
( Persons in
Charge) Bill.  Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill; 

acond  R e a d i n

g e c o nd 

g

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of  April  next. 

Hall-Marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of the  Hall-Marking  of  Foreign
Plate  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Land  Tenure 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Land  Tenure  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the Vide Supple-

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

ment to the 
Votes. 

Mr.  Kimber  reported  from the  Committee  on Railway Bills 
Group  No.  1 of  Railway  Bills;  That  the  parties (Group  
J0 
opposing  the  North  Eastern  Railway  Bill  had North Easiern 
stated  that the  evidence of E.  B.  Cargill, Fishing  Eailwa^  BiU-
Vessel  Owner,  Billingsgate,  Hull,  was  essential 
to  their  case ;  and,  it  having  been  proved  that 
his  attendance  could  not  be  procured  without 
the intervention  of  the  House, he  had  been  in­
structed  to  move  that  the  said  E.  B.  Cargill  do 
attend  the said  Committee  on  Tuesday  next,  at 
half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Ordered, That  E.  B.  Cargill  do  attend  the 
Committee  on  Group  No.  1 of  Railway  Bills  on 
Tuesday  next, at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Public Trustee  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 

Second  Reading  of the  Public  Trustee  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  ^  Lords, 
one of their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Church 
Discipline 
(Ho.  2) BiU.  Bill  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of the Church Discipline (No.  2)

Ordered, That  the Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upoh  Tuesday  next. 

Local 
Authorities' 
Officers' 
Super-
annuation 
BilL 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Se-
cond  Reading of  the  Local  Authorities'  Officers' 
Superannuation  Bill;  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time


.  upon Friday  the  1st day   of  May  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Plumbers 
Registration  Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers'  Registration
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

County Courts  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bill. 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

County Courts  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking
jnto consideration the  County  Courts Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction 
Extension 
Extension  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing
Bill. 
Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­
sideration  upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June 
next. 

Local 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the
Government  g e c o t K l  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  (Ire­
(Ireland)BUl. 

B m  . 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

• upon  Monday  next. 

Private Bills 
(Group  A.) 

Walker and 
Wallsend 
Union Gas 
Bill. 

Sir  Henry  Aubrey-Fletcher  reported  from  the 
Committee  on  Group  A  of  Private  Bills;  That 
the  parties  promoting  the  Walker  and  Wallsend
Union  Gas  Bill  had  stated  that  the  evidence   of 
Thomas  Messer  Sturgess,  Clerk  to  the  Walker
Urban  District  Council,  was  essential   to  their 
case ;  and, it  having  been proved  that his  attend­
ance  could  not  be  procured  without  the  inter­
vention  of  the  House,  he  had  been  instructed  to 
move  that  the  said  Thomas  Messer  Sturgess,
Clerk  to the  Walker  Urban  District  Council,  do 
attend  the  said  Committee  on  Monday  next,  at 
Eleven  of the  clock. 

VOL.  158.' 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An Nantwich 

Act   to  empower  the  Urban  District  Council   of 
Nantwich to  supply  Gas ;  and to  provide  for  the BUI [Lords.]
transfer of the  Undertaking of  the Nantwich  Gas 
Company,  Limited, to  the Council;  and to make 
further  and  better  provision  with  regard  to  the 
supply  of  Electricity;  and for  the  Improvement, 
Health,  Local  Government,  and  Finance   of  the 
District,  and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued;  to 

sit  till  twenty  minutes  before  Six  of  the  

clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


30.] 

Monday,  3 0^  March,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 
R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bills 

from one of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 

Private  Bills,  That, in  the  case  of  the  following complied 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, with.)
Standing  Order  No.  62  has been  complied  with, 
viz.'.— 

Highland  and  Invergarry  and  Fort Augustus

Railway  Companies  Bill. 

Harrow  Road  and  Paddington  Tramways 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bills  be  read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ^ n d g g g 
Private  Bills, That, in  the  case  of  the  following complied 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Heading  thereof,.with.)
Standing  Order  No.  63 has been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Romford  and District  Tramways  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bills 
(Petition  for
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
additional
Private  Bills,  That, in the case of the Petition  for  Provision)
additional  Provision  in  the  following  Bill,  the  (Standing
Orders not
Standing  Orders  have  Dot  been  complied  with, complied 
viz. 

with.)

Grindleford,  Baslow.  and  Bakewell  Railway

Bill. 

N  3 

Ordered, 

Ordered, That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Ordered, That  the said Return  do  lie upon the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

30 th  March.  	

1903.  [NO. so. 


ofhWahB and11
Means. 

T he  C l e rk   a t 

  informed  the  House 
°f  the  unavoidable  absence of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

t he  T a b le

East Ardsley 
Gas Bill. 

The  House  proceeded to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  East Ardsley  Gas-  Bill,  as  amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Winchester 
Water and Gas t j o n  

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
t} i e  Winchester  Water  and  Gas  Bill,  as 

amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Baker Street 
Ordered, That  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  

EaU^aterl°°  Railway  (Transfer)  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  

(Transfer) 
Bill. 


To-morrow  (Evening  Sitting).  


The  South  Yorkshire  Joint  Railways  Bill was 


read  a second  time  ;  and  committed.  


South 
Yorkshire 
Joint 

Railways Bill. 

The  West  Cumberland  Electric  Tramways 

Bill  was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

West 
Cumberland 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 
Thames 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Conservancy  Second  Reading  of  the  Thames  Conservancy 
Bill, 

„  Bill; 

; 

j

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  27th  day  of  April  next. 

Woolwich 
Borough 
Council Bill. 

The  Woolwich  Borough  Council  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
committed. 

The  Nantwich  Urban  District  Council  Bill 

Nantwich 
CorunoilDBm!Ct  \L»rds] was  read  the  first  time. 
[Lords.'] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide Third 
Report. 
Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-
Polling 
Districts 
suant  to  the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Par­
(County 
liament,—Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Council 
Borough of 
Huddersfield.) of  the  County  Borough  of  Huddersjield,  altering 

certain  Polling  Districts in  the  Borough. 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Council   of  the 
Borough  of  Reading,  altering  certain  Polling 

Polling 
Districts 
(Borough of  Districts  in the  Borough. 
Reading.) 
Accounts  of  the  Corporation  of  the  City  of 
Metropolitan 
Cattle Market, London  in  respect  of  the  Metropolitan  Cattle 
Market  for  the year  1902  ;  also  an Account   of 
Extraordinary  Works  executed,  other  than  the 
General  Repairs,  for  the  same  period. 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Port Ness 
Harbour 
(Island of 
Lewis.) 	

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by . His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Correspondence  and 
Report  of  Mr.  William Shield, M.I.C.E.,  F.R.8.E., 
in  regard  to  the  condition  of  the  Harbour  of 
Port  Ness,  Island of  Lewis. 

Copy  of  Eighth  Annual  Report  of  the  Local 

Local 
Government  Government  Board  for  Scotland,  1902. 
Board 
(Scotland.) 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers do  lie  Upon the 

Table. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,— 
East India 
(Public Works Return  to  an  Address to  His  Majesty, dated the 
Department.)  2 7 t  h  d a  y   o f 
t h i  s  instant  March,  for  a  Return 
relative  to  East  India  (public  Works  Depart­
ment.). 

jSo. y«. 

.  Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma- Sugar 
jesty's  Command, —  Copy  of  Correspondence Convention 
respecting  the  Ratification  of  the  Sugar  Con- N^1^™6^^)' 
vention.  Signed  at Brussels,  5tb  March  1902. 

Copy  o f ' L i st   of  Countries  engaged  in  the Sugtfr-

Production  of  Sugar,  together  with  Value   of 
Exports  from  the  United  Kingdom   to  each  of  (Cornmercial, 
the  said  Countries for each  of the last Five years, So. 3,1903.) 
&c. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  dolie  upon the 

Tablet 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc- Soane's 
tions of  an Act   of  Parliament  was laid  upon  the Museum. 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy   of 
Statement  of  the  Funds  of  the  Museum of  the 
late  Sir  John  Soane on 5th  January  1903, 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Burgess  Burgess Hill 

Hill  and  Saint  John's  Common  Gas  Bill,  with  j ^ ^ c  ' 
Amendments. 

m^ncLTni. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the Vide Supple-
ment to tho 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

_ 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the Broadstairs 

. . ..	

r 

V o t e s

Committee  on  the  Broadstairs  Gas  Bill;  That   Gaa  W -
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble of  the Bill, and  amended  the  same 
so  as to  make it consistent  with the provisions  of 
the  Bill  as passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found 
the  same,  as amended, to  be  true ;  and had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Market  Market 

Drayton  Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Drayton Gas 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the vide Supple-
ment to the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the Ipswich Gas 

' 

.. -  Votes. 

Committee  on  the  Ipswich  Gas  Bill;  That  they   Bil1­
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same, 
and found  the  same,  as amended, to  be  true; and 
had gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple-

Table ;  and be  printed. 

votestQthe 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the Stoke 

Committee  on  the  Stoke  Ncwington  .Bprotfgh 
Council  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  alle- Council Bill, 
gations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill, 
and  amended  the  same  by  inserting  the  date  of 
the  second  meeting  of  the  Council,  and  found 
the same, as amended, to  be true ;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the Vide Supple-

Table;  and be  printed.	 

^ ^  t h  
e

Sir  Henry  Aubrey-Fletcher  reported  from  the Newcastle-
Committee  on  the  Newcastle-upon-Tyne  Electric upon-Tyne-
Supply  Bill;  That they had examined the allega-  f ^ y ^ u ,  . 
tions  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the provisions of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  Same, as  amended, to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made Amendments  thereunto. 

;

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple* 

Table;  and  be printed. 

Votes*0 t he 

Mr.  Tennant  reported  from the  Committee  on  Private Bills 

Group  B  of  Private  Bills;  That,  at the meeting:<GroaP   s-) 
of the  Committee  this day,  a letter  was received 
from 

 
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No.-30.]  3  EDW.  Y I I.  	

30th  March. 

95 

from  Mr,  Osmond Williams, one of  the  Members 
of  the  said  Committee,  stating  that  he  was 
unable,  on  account  of  illness,  to  attend  the 
Committee  this  day. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

New  Member 
sworn. 

John Arthur  Fyler,  Esquire,  Member  for  the 
County  of  Surrey  (North  Western  or  Chertsey 
Division),  was  sworn. 

Message from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a
the  Lords. 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as folioweth  :  


Prevention  of  

The  Lords  have  passed a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Corruption 
Bill  [Lords.]  	 Act  for the  better  Prevention   of  Corruption  ;  to 
which the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

Western 
Trust Bill 
[Lords.] 	

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Act  for  enabling  the  Western Trust,  Limited, 
to  re-arrange  its Capital;  and to  provide  for  the 
extinction  of  its B  Shares, and for  issuing  ordi­
nary  Shares  in  lieu  thereof;  and  for  altering 
the  Memorandum  and  Articles of  Association  of 
the Company,  and for  other purposes;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
Old Bridewell 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Burying 
Ground  Bill  Act  for  removing certain restrictions  on  the  user 
of  the  Old  Bridewell Burying  Ground ; to which 
[Lords.] 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
Plymouth  and 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An 
Stonehouse  Act   to  confer further  Powers  on  the  Plymouth
Gas Bill 
and  Stonehouse  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company, 
[Lords.] 	
and  for  other  purposes ;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,   An 
Queensland 
Investment  Act  for  enabling  the  Queensland  Investment and 
and Land * 
Land  Mortgage  Company,  Limited,  to  pay  off 
Mortgage 	
BiU  [Lords.] Capital  paid  in  advance  of  Calls,  and  for  other 

purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  tho  con­
currence of  this  House. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 
1.  £.1,502,000,  Works,  Buildings,  and  Re­
pairs,  at Home  and Abroad,  including  the  Cost 
of  Superintendence,  Purchase  of  Sites,  Grants 
in  Aid,  and  other  Charges  connected  therewith. 
2. Motion  made, and  Question proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not exceeding  £ .  2,292,500, be granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Expense  of  Victual­
ling  and  Clothing  for  the  Navy,  including  the 
Cost  of  Victualling  Establishments  at:  Home 
and  Abroad,  which  will  come  in  course  of  pay­
ment  during  the year  ending  on the  31st  day  of 
March  1904 : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  2,292,400, 
be granted  for  the  said Service—(Mr. Keurley)  : 
—Motion, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  again proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 2,292,400,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Captain Norton) ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  thej Captain  Norton, 

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Lough: 

\ 
J 

76. 

Tellers for  the \^r„Al"xander 

Noes 
oe8» 

I  Hood,
[Mr.  Anstruther  :  


AclandA

j-171. 

l 

Original  Question  put,  and agreed  to.  

Resolutions  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That the Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he was directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may have leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Western 
Trust Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Western  Trust  Bill  [Lords] was read  the 

Evening  Sitting. 

first time. 

The  House,  according to Order, resolved  itself Supply 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

[5th allotted 
Day.] 

Examiners of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

Old Bridewell 
Burying 
Ground Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Old  Bridewell  Burying  Ground  Bill 

\_Lords]  was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Plymouth and 

The Plymouth and  Stonehouse  Gas Bill  [Lords'] 

Ga°snBinUSe
[Lords.] 

w as  r e ad 

t he 

first 

t i m e

-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Queensland 
Investment 
Mortgage Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Queensland  Investment  and  Land  Mort-

gage  Bill  [Lords]  was read the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 
1.  Motion  made, and Question proposed, That 
a  Sum, not exceeding   £ . 4,820,00.0, be granted to 
His  Majesty,  to defray  the  Charge  for the  Sup­
ply  and  Repair  of  Warlike  and  other  Stores, 
which  will come  in course  of  payment during the 
year  ending  on  the 31st- day of  March  1904: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.4,819,900,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Courtenay
Warner)  ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers for the/Mr.  Courtenay  Warner,  \  

\ Mr.  Charles Hobhouse:  }  

(Sir  Alexander  A eland-1 


Yeas, 
„  „ 
„ 
Tellers for  the I 

H ( m  L 

,, 

51. 

J 129, 

The  Prevention  of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords]
Prevention of 
Corruption  was  read  the first time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read 
Bill [Lords.]  „  g e c o n ( j  time  upon  Monday  next;  and  to  be 

Bill  126. 

p r i n t e d . 

Marine 
Insurance 

The  Marine  Insurance  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 
the first time;  and ordered  to  be  read  a second 

B Bilf 127	 

t * m e  u P o n  M o n d a y  n e xt  5  an< *  t 0  k e  printed. 

House of 
Ordered,  That  Mr.  Hudson  be  added  to  the 
fsXenand  Select  Committee  on  House  of  Commons 
(Kitchen  and  Refreshment  Rooms).—(Sir  Alex-
Refreshment 
ander  Acland-Hood.) 
Rooms.) 

Supply 	
[5th  allotted 
Day.] 

1  The  House, according  to Order,  resolved itself 
into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Original  Question  again  proposed  :  

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
jjosed,  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  4,819,800, 
be  granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Charles 
Hobhouse) :—Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Original  Question  put,  and agreed  to. 
2.   £ .  1,745,000,  for" Chelsea  and Kilmainham 
Hospitals,  and  the  In-Pensioners  thereof;  for 
Out-Pensions ;  for  the  Maintenance  of  Lunatics 
for  whom  Pensions are not drawn ;  for  Gratuities 
awarded in Commutation  and in lieu of  Pensions  ; 
for Rewards for Meritorious  Services; for Victoria 
Cross  Pensions;  and  for  Pensions,  &c.  to  the 
Widows  and Children of  Warrant  Officers,  Non­
commissioned  Officers, and  Men, &c. 

n  4 

3.   £ '  195,000, 

 




mh—Mst

March 

1903. 

[No, 31. 

3.  £.  195,000, for Civil  Superannuation,  Com­
pensation,  and  Compassionate  Allowances  and 
Gratuities. 

Resolutions to be  reported. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £.530,000,   be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  for  the  Pay, 
&c.  of  the Medical Establishment,  and for  Medi­
cines, &c., which  will  come in  course  of  payment 
during  the  year  ending  on the 31st day of  March 
1904  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and Question, That 
the  Chairman  do  report Progress,  and  ask  leave 
to  sit  again—(Dr.  Farquharson),  —  put,  and 
agreed  to. 

Mr. Speaker's 
Indisposition. 

The  Clerk  at the  Table  informed  the  House 

that  Mr.  Speaker  was  unable,  owing   to  indis­
position,  to  resume  the  Chair: 

Whereupon  Mr.  Jeffreys,  the  Deputy  Chair­
man,  took  the  Chair  as  Deputy  Speaker,  in 
pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  1. 

And  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  reported,  That  the 

Committee  had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered}  That  the  Report   be  received  To­

morrow. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  also  acquainted the  House, 
in 
that  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to  move, That  the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Adjournment.

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  this  House  do  now  adjourn—(Sir 
Alexander  A eland-Hood)  :—It  was  resolved   in 
the  Affirmative. 

And  accordingly  the  House,  having  con­

tinued  to  sit  till  five  minutes  before 
Twelve  of  the  clock,  adjourned  till  To­
morrow. 

[No.  31.] 

' 

. . 

Tuesday,  31«* March,  1903. 

The  House  met  at  Two  of the  clock. 

Mr.  Speaker's 
Indisposition, 
and Absence 
of  the Chair­
man of  Ways 
and Means. 
Prayers. 

T H  E  House  being  met,  the  Clerk  at  the 

Table  informed  the  House  of  the  unavoid­
able  absence  of  Mr.  Speaker,  owing  to  indis­
position,  and  of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means : 

Whereupon  Mr.  Jeffreys,  the  Deputy  Chair­
man, proceeded  to the Table,  and,  after  Prayers, 
took  the  Chair  as Deputy  Speaker,  pursuant  to 
the  Standing  Order. 

Thames 
Steamboat 
Trust  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Thames  Steamboat  Trust 
Bill  be  read  a second  time  upon  Thursday  next 
(Evening  Sitting). 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide Third 
Report. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­

Treaty Series
(No. 4,1903.)  jesty's  Command,—Copy  of Convention  between 
the  United  Kingdom  and  the  United  States  of 
America  for  the  Adjustment  of  the  Boundary 
between  the  Dominion  of  Canada and  the  Terri­
tory  of  Alaska.  Signed  at  Washington,  24th 
January  1903. 
Ratifications  . exchanged  at 
Washington, or J  March.  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  eaid Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  in  pursuance  Railways 
of  Standing  Order  158A,—Copy  of  Report  by  Abandonment, 
the  Board  of  Trade  respecting the Humber Com­
mercial  Railway  and Dock  Bill  and  the  objects 
thereof. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Report  be  referred  to 

the  Committee  on  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  there be laid before this  House, Illicit 

a  Return  by  Districts and Counties for  the years Distillation, 
ended  the  31st  day  of  March  1900,  1901,  and 
1902,  respectively,  showing  the  Number  of 
Seizures  and  Detections  of  Illicit  Plant,  Ma­
terials, &c. in  Ireland  by  Members  of  the  Royal 
Irish  Constabulary;  the  Number  of  Persons 
prosecuted;  the  Nwpber  convicted;  the  Num­
ber committed  to  Prison  ;  the Amount  of  Fines 
imposed;  the  Amount   of  Fines  recovered;  and 
the  Amount  of  Rewards  paid  to  Members  of the 
Royal Irish  Constabulary  ;  also  similar Informa­
tion  as  to  Seizures  and  Detections  by  Inland 
Revenue  Officers in  England,  Scotland, and  Ire­
land during  the  same  periods.—(Mr.  O'Mara.) 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the Great 

Committee  on  the  Great  Northern  and  City 
Railway  Bill  j  That  they  had  examined  the  jiiii. 
allegations  contained in the Preamble of  the  Bill, 
and  amended  the  same,  and found  the  same,  as 
amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through  the 
Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

W 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the vide Supple-
ment to the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis  reported  from  the  Trade, &c. 

Standing  Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agri­
culture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufac­
tures, to whom  the Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill was  Innkeepers' 
referred  ;  That  they  had  gone  through  the  Bill,   Liability  Bill, 
and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 99. 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Minutes   of  Proceedings  of  No.  99. 

the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill  128. 

Standing  Committee, be taken  into  consideration 
upon  Friday  the  12th  day  of June  next  ; and be 
printed. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will,   Ireland 
To-morrow,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  Development 
consider  of  authorising  the  payment  out  of  the  [Consolidated 
Consolidated  Fund  of  a  Grant  for  the  Develop-  Fund.] 
ment of  Ireland—(Mr.  Wyndham) ; 

Mr.  Wyndham,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted  the House, That. His Majesty, having 
been  informed  of  the  subject-matter  of  this 
Motion,  recommends  it  to  the  consideration  of 
the  House. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre- Army 

sented to His Majesty, that  He  will be graciously Expenditure, 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return  showing,  approxi­
mately,  the  classification  of  Army  Expenditure 
provided  for  in the  current  Estimates  (1903-4), 
excluding  Non-effective  Charges,  under  the  fol­
lowing  Heads  and  Sub-heads:   I.  on  provision 
for  Field  Services  (a)  available for  Imperial  and 
General  Service,  (b)  for  Home  Service  only  ; 
II. on provision for Fortress Service,  (c)  Abroad, 
(dj  at  Home  ;  and  I I I.   on  provision  for  Aquatic 
and  Submarine  Services.—(Sir  John  Colomb.) 

Mr. 

 
 
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31s/ March. 

97 


Standing 
Orders. 

Maidstone 
Gas Bill. 

Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo 
Railway 
(Extension  of 
Time.) 

Jewish 
Colonisation 
Association 
Bill [Lords.] 

Birmingham 
District 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lord?.] 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders  several  Resolutions; 
which  were  read,  as follow  : 

1.  That, in the case of the Maidstone Gas  Bill, 
Petition  for  additional  Provision,  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the 
parties  be  permitted  to introduce their additional 
Provision  if  the  Committee  on  the  Bill  think 
fit. 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Baker  Street and 
Waterloo  Railway  (Extension  of  Time), Petition 
for  leave  to  deposit  a  Petition  for  Bill,  the 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with  ; 
that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  deposit  their 
Petition  for  a  Bill. 

3.  That, in the case of  the Jewish Colonisation 
Association  Bill  [Lords'],  the  Standing  Orders 
ought  to.be  dispensed  with ;  that  the  parties  be 
permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill. 

4.  That, in  the  case  of  the  Birmingham Dis­

trict  Tramways  Bill  [Lords], 
the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the 
parties  be permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill, 
provided  that  the  powers to construct  Tramways 
Nos.  1,  1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, and  6  be struck  out  of  the 
Bill,  unless the  consents  of  the  County  Councils 
of'  Wartvickshire  and  Worcestershire  be  proved 
before  the  Committee on the B i l l;  that the Com­
mittee  on the  Bill  do  report  how  far  such  Order 
has  been  complied  with. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Colonel  Bowles reported  from  the  Committee  Watford  and 

on  the  Watford  and  Edgware  Railway  Bill;  Edgware 
That they had examined the allegations contained  R a i h v ay  BiU­
in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the 
same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  pro­
visions  of the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee, 
and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true  ; 
and had gone through the Bill, and made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Corrie  Grant,  supported  by Dr.  Shipman,  Prevention of 
presented  a Bill  to  provide  for  the  Prevention  ^^Animais 
of  Cruelty  to  Wild  Animals :  And the  same  was  Bill, 
ordered  to be  read  a second  time upon Thursday  Bill  129. 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

Sir  Henry  Seton- Karr,  supported  by  Sir Fisheries 

William  To'mlinson, Colonel  Saunderson,  Mr. 
Atherley-Jones,  Colonel  Nolan,  and  Mr.  Yer- Biu_ 
burgh, presented  a Bill to amend the Law relating  gju  jgo. 
to  Fisheries  in  Ireland,  and  for  the  better  pro­
tection  h e r e o f:  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  26th 
day  of  May  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Samuel  Evans,  supported  by  Mr.  Burt,  Coal Mines 
Sir  James  Joicey,  Sir  William  Tomlinson,  Sir  Certificates) 
Alfred  Thomas,  and  Mr.  Abraham  (Rhondda), 
presented  a Bill to  amend the Coal Mines  Regu­
lation  Act,  1887  :  And  the  same was  ordered  to 
be read a second time upon Tuesday  the  21st day 
of  April  next;  and to  be  printed. 

gjjj  j gj 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 
Law, &c. 

County 
Councils 
(Bills in 
Parliament) 
BiU. 

Trade, &c. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill.. 

Private 
Legislation 
Procedure 
(Scotland) 
Act, 1899 
(Commis­
sioners.) 

Great  Central 
Railway  Bill. 

Vide Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 

Ordered, That the Proceedings  on the  Reports  Business of 

Mr.  Halsey reported  from  the  Committee  of 
Selection;  That they had  added  to the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts of  Justice,  and 
Legal Procedure  the following Fifteen  Members 
in respect of the County  Councils (Bills in Parlia­
ment)  Bill:—Mr.  Brigg,  Mr.  John  Burns,  Mr.  after  Midnight  though  opposed,  and  shall  not be 
Caldwell, Mr. Jesse  Collings, Mr. Shepherd  Cross,
interrupted  under  the  Standing  Order  (Sittings 
Mr.  Douglas,  Mr.  Joseph  Howard,  Mr.  Grant 
of  the  House).—(Mr.  Balfour.)
Lawson,  Mr.  Llewellyn,  Mr.  Walter  Long,  Mr. 
Peel,  Colonel  Sackville,  Sir  Edward  Strachey, 
Mr.  Tomkinson,  and  Mr. John  Wilson  (Durham).  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Sale of 
oi  Adulterated  B u t t er 

of  the  Committee  of  Ways  and Means and other 
Committees  authorising  the  Expenditure  of  Money 
Public  Money  may be  entered  upon  at any  hour  Committees.) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  A d n l t p m t pd  Adulterated 
Butter  Bill; 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com-
mittee  of  Selection  ;  That they  had  added  to  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agri­
culture  and  Fishing),  Shipping, and  Manufac­
tures  the  following  Fifteen  Members  in  respect 
of  the  Employment,  of  Children  Bill:—Mr. 
Secretary  Akers - Douglas,  Mr.  Asquith,  Sir 
George  Bartley,  Mr.  Broadhurst,  Sir  Walter 
Foster,  Sir John  Gorst,  Mr.  Gray,  Mr.  Timothy 
M.  Healy,  Sir  John  Leng,  Dr.  Macnamara,  Mr. 
Pirie,  Sir  Francis  Sharp Powell,  Mr.  Crawford 
Smith, Mr.  Parker  Smith, and  Mr.  Spear. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  of  Selection ;  That  they  had  discharged 
the  following  Member  from  the  Parliamentary 
Panel  of  Members  of  this  House  to  act  as  Com­
missioners  in  pursuance  of  the  provisions  of  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899 :—Mr .Abel  Smith ;  and  had  appointed  in 
substitution  :  Sir  John  Tuke. 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Colonel  Bowles reported  from  the  Committee 
on the  Great  Central  Railway  B i l l;  That  they 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so 
as  to  make  it  consistent  with the  provisions  of 
the  Bill  as passed  by  the  Committee,  and found 
the  same,  as amended,  to be  true ;  and had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered.  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

VOL.  .158. 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second time  ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be made  to 
the  Question,- by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and, at the  end  of the Question, adding the  words 
"  upon  this  day  six  months."—( Mr.  Kearley.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now"  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with leave of  the 
House,  withdrawn.  


And  the Main  Question  being  put;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 

time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a second 
time;  and committed  to  the  Standing  Committee 
x>n Trade  (including  Agriculture  and  Fishing), Trade, kc. 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures. 

The  Sheep  Scab  Bill  was, according to Order,  Sheep Scab 

read  a  second  time;  and  committed  to  theBil1­
Standing  Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agri-   Trade, &c. 
culture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufac­
tures. 

The Contracts (India Office) Bill was, according  Contracts 
to  Order,  read  a second  time ;  and  committed  to (India Office) 
a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  T o - B m " 
morrow. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself Berwickshire 
Towtt 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Berwickshire  County
Town  Bill.  

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98 

31 st  March. 

1903.  [No. 31. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  No.  1  to  No.  3,  agreed  to.  

Bill  to be  reported.  


Mr.  Deputy  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and 

Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse  reported,  That  the  Com­
mittee  had  gone  through  the  Bill;  and  directed 
him to  report  the same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered, That  the Bill be read  the third time  : 
—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third  time, 
and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 

2.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  259,000, be Medical  


granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  the  Expense  Servlces­
of Medical  Services, including  the  Cost  of  Medi­
cal  Establishments  at  Home  and  Abroad,  which  

will  come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  

ending  on the  31st  day  of  March  1904.  


3.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £.15,500,  be  Martial  Law. 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Expense 
of  Martial  Law,  including  the  Cost  of  Naval 
Prisons  at  Home  and  Abroad,  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 


were  agreed  to,  


into  a  Committee  on the  Naval  Forces  Bill. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  reported  from Supply 

Naval  Forces 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  NO.  1   to  No.  6,  agreed  to. 
A  Clause  (Regulations to be  laid  before  Par­
• liament)—(Mr.Caldwell)—brought  up,  and  read 

the first time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Clause  be  read  a second  time  ;  

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the / Mr.  Caldwell,  


Yeas, 
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j> 
Tellers for  the I 
Noes. 

\ Mr.  Lough  : 

,i  I Sir  Alexander  Acland-j

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{Mr.  Anstruther:  


|  76. 

1190. 

Municipal 
Trading. 

Bill  to be  reported-


Mr. Deputy  Speaker resumed  the  Chair  ;  and 

Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse  reported,  That  the  Com­
mittee  had  gone  through  the  Bill;  and  directed 
him to  report  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The Order of  the day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  propose^ 
upon  the  4th  day  of  this  instant  March,  That  it 
is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this 
House  be appointed  to join  with a  Committee  of 
the  Lords  to  consider  and  report  as  to the  prin­
ciples  which  should  govern powers given by Bills 
and  Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and  other 
local  authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within 
or  without  the  area of  their  jurisdiction—(Mr. 
Balfour); 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  To-morrow. 

Supnly 
[26th  March, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  reported  from 
the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the 26th  day of  this 
instant March (Afternoon Sitting), a Resolution  ; 
which  was read,  as followeth : 

Works, 
Buildings, 
and  Repairs, 
at Home and 
Abroad. 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.1,920,000,  be 
granted to  His  Majesty, to defray the  Charge for 
the  Staff  for  Engineer  Services,  and  Expendi­
ture  for  Royal  Engineer  Works,  Buildings,  and 
Repairs,  at  Home  and  Abroad  (including  Pur­
chases),  which  will  come  in  course  of  payment 
during  the  year  ending  on the  31st day of  March 
1904. 

The  said  Resolution,  being  read  a  second 

time,  was agreed  to. 

Supply 
[26th  March, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  reported  from  

the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  26th  day  of  this  

instant  March  (Evening  Sitting),  several  Reso­
lutions ;  which  were  read,  as follow: 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Naval and 
Marine 
Pensions, 

1.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  1,186,300,  be 
granted  to  His Majesty,  to  defray  the  Expenses 
of  Naval  and  Marine  Pensions,  Gratuities,  and 
Compassionate  Allowances,  which  will  come  in 
course  of  payment  during  the year  ending  on the 
31st day  of  March  1904. 

the  Committee  of  Supply  of the  30th  day  of  this  t m h  March, 
instant  March 
Resolutions  ;  which  were read,  as follow: 

(Afternoon  Sitting),  several  g " ^  0 1  1 

Report. 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

1.  That  a  Sum, not exceeding  £ .  1,502,000, be Works, 

granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  the  Expense Buildings, and 
of  Works,  Buildings,  and Repairs,  at Home and  g^eand* 
Abroad,  including  the  Cost  of  Superintendence, Abroad. 
Purchase  of  Sites,  Grants  in  Aid,  and  other 
Charges  connected  therewith,  which  will come in 
course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on the 
3lst  day  of March  1904. 

2.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £.  2,292,500,  be Navy Victuals 

granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  the  Expense  and Clothing, 
of  Victualling  and  Clothing  for  the  Navy,  in­
cluding  the  Cost  of  Victualling  Establishments 
at  Home  aud  Abroad,  which  will  come  in  course 
of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the 31st 
day  of  March  1904. 

The  said Resolutions, being read a second time, 


were  agreed  to.  


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  reported  from  Supply 

the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the 30th  day  of  this  ^nii^™11' 
instant  March  (Evening  Sitting),  several  Reso- sittingf 
Report. 
lutions ;  which  were  read,  as follow  : 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

1.  That  a  Sum, not exceeding  £.4,820,000,  be  Warlike and 
granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  the  Charge  other  Stores-
for  the  Supply  and Repair  of  Warlike  and  other 
Stores,  which  will  come  in  course  of  payment 
during  the year ending  on the  31st  day  of  March 
1904. 

2.  That  a  Sum, not exceeding  £ .  1,745,000, be  Chelsea and 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge HoSmft^am' 
for  Chelsea  and KUmainham  Hospitals,  and  the 
In-Pensioners thereof;  for Out-Pensions;  for the 
Maintenance  of  Lunatics  for  whom Pensions  are 
not  drawn;  for Gratuities  awarded  in  Commuta­
tion  and  in  lieu  of  Pensions;  for  Rewards  for 
Meritorious  Services  ;  for  Victoria  Cross  Pen­
sions ;  and for Pensions, &c.  to the  Widows  and 
Children of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned 
Officers, and  Men, &c., which  will  come  in  course 
of  payment  during  the  vear  ending  on the  31st 
day  of  March  1904. 

3.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  195,000,  be Super-
granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  the  Charge  ^ ^ n c  ® 
for  Civil  Superannuation,  Compensation,  and 
Compassionate  Allowances and  Gratuities, which 
will come  in  course  of  payment  during the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

The said Resolutions,  being read a second  time, 

were  agreed  to. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being:  read,  for  the  Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means";

Means-

Resolved, 

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31s£ March.—1st April. 

99 


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

Mr.  Crooks  rose  in  his  place, and  claimed to  Closure 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

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i

nnu 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

g e c o n ( j R e a (jj ng   0 f  the  Army  (Annual)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

GoSjSft^n8

( S c o t l a n d)
Bill.

T he   ^ r d er 

t h e  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  Acts  Consoli­
dation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Licensing

Ac^Amend­
ment Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  S e c o nd   Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland) 

Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  D e p u t y^
the  Chairf m>6b
further 
'
Business. 

Baker street
Sailway erl0°
(Transfer)
Bil1,

  There  being  no  further  Business  set  down 
t ^e  Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Deputy  Speaker 

left the  Chair till  this  Evening's  Sitting. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
S e <? o nd  Reading of the Baker  Street and Waterloo 
Railway  (Transfer)  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time ; 

An  Amendment was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon this day six months."—(Mr. Claude 
Hay.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :— 
The  said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave 
of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put  ; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be now  read  a  second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a second 
time;  and  committed. 

London 
County Coun­
cil  (Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments)  Bill. 

A  Motion  was made, and the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  it be  an Instruction  to  the  Com­
mittee  on  the  London  County  Council  (Tram­
ways  and  Improvements)  Bill  to  omit  Tramway 
No. 7—(Sir  Frederick Banbury) :—And a Debate 
arising  thereupon ; 

Closure 
claimed,  but 
Mr.  Deputy 
Speaker 
withholds  his 
assent. 

Mr.  Alfred  Davies  rose  in  his  place,  and 
claimed  to  move,  "  That  the  Question  be  now 
p u t "  ;  but  Mr.  Deputy  Speaker  withheld  his 
assent, and declined then to put that  Question:— 
Then  the  House  resumed  the  Debate. 

move,  "That  the  Question  be'  now  p u t ";  but 
Mr.  Deputy  Speaker  withheld  his  assent,  and speaker'1  J 
declined  then  to  put  that Question:—Then  the  withholds  his 
House  resumed the  Debate. 

assent. 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Wednesday, IstApril,  1903  : 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this House,  imperial 
a  Return  relating  to  Imperial  Revenue  (Col- B?v1'jnut® 
lection  and  Expenditure)  (Great  Britain  and  an<j Expendi-
Ireland)  for  the  year  ending  the  31st  day  of  ture)  (Great 
March  1903  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Britain  and 
Paper,  No.  285,  of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Joseph 
Albert  Pease.) 

} 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Salmon 

Second  Reading  of  the  Salmon  Fisheries  (Ire- ^  ^ 
land) Acts  Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 

Acta 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged.  Bill. 
Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' g®0eerr.3' 
Superannuation  (Scotland)  Bill;  

annuation 
Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  (Scotland) 

this  day. 

Bm-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  f or  the  Libel Bill. 

Second Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sale of 

Committee  on  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  intoxicating 
on  Saturdays  (Ireland)  Bill  ; 
saturiayT 

_ 

Resolved,  That  this .House  will,  upon  Friday  (Ireland)  Bill, 

the  29th  day  of May  next, resolve  itself into  the 
said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ministry  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce  Commerce 
Bill; 

BlU" 

_  

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Outdoor 

Second  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief 
sioners)  Bill; 

\  T>-II 

( P e n- R e i i ef 

(Pensioners) 
' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

And  the  Question  being  put  ; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Land  Tenure 

Second  Reading  of  the  Land  Tenure  Bill  ; 

Bil1, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Tellers  for  t h e f ? j r  FrJ?°™k  Banbury,  \ 

Yeas 
' 

1  -r" 
[  Smith: 
Tellers  for the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone, 

J 

Frederick  J: 134. 

.  Noes, 

\Mr.  Causlon: 

So  it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Church 
Second Reading of the  Church Discipline (No. 2)  RisciPu°®, 
'  (No. 2)  Bill. 
B i J 1 . 

1 

fi 

,  „„ 

f 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Labour
B®Presenta"

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That, in  the  opinion  of  this House,  it 
is desirable  and expedient  that, in order to  give 
constituencies  a full and  free choice  in  the  selec­
tion  of  Parliamentary  candidates,  the  charges 
now  made  by  the  Returning  Officer  to  the 
candidates  should be  chargeable  to  public  funds, 
and  that  all  Members  of  the  House of  Commons 
should  receive 
from  the  State  a  reasonable 
stipend  during  their  Parliamentary  life—(Mr. 
Crooks):—And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon ; 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Plumbers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration Registration 
Bill;  

BlU" 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Medical Act 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1858)  0858) 
Amendment  Bill  ; 

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

o  2 

The 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31st March,—1st April. 

.  31.  


Medical  Act 
(1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   o f  the  Medical  Act  (1886) 
Amendment  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Pharmacy 

Second  Reading  of the  Pharmacy  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  11th day  of  May  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Housing  of  the 
Working 
Classes 
(London) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of  the  Housing  of the  Working 
Classes (London)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Licensing
(Ireland) Bill.  S e c o nd  R e a di

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland) 

t he   Licensing 

o f 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1894) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Bankruptcy 
Law Amend­
ment  Bill. 

Solicitors Bill.

Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  12th day  of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill: 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading of the Bankruptcy  Law  Amend­
ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of  the day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the Amendment  which, 
upon the 27th day of February last, was proposed 
to  be made to  the  Question,  That  the  Solicitors 
Bill  be now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

Vaccination
Prosecutions
B,U"

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
S e c 0 n d  Reading of the Vaccination  Prosecutions 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Housing of the  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Working 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing of  the Working 
payment of"  Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  B i l l; 
Loans) Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Local 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Franchise and  Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
Representation Franchise  and  Representation  (Extension  to 
(Extension to  Companies)  Bill; 
Companies) 
BiU., 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

: 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  False 
Second  Reading  of  the  False  Characters  Bill ;  Characters 

Ordered, That  the "Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Petroleum 

Second  Reading  of  the  Petroleum  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Solicitors 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill;  

BlU" 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Merchandise 

Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks M a r ks  BiUi 
Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Coroners' 
Second Reading of the  Coroners'Inquests  (Rail- Inquests 
way  Fatalities)  Bill; 

FatalS) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Foreigners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages Marriages 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Jury Acts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) (Ireland) 
, 
a 
A m e n d m e nt  B i l l;  

Amendment 
B i  u 

T > . fi  

"

t 

v

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the £<*>r Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- annuation 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill  ; 

(Ireland) Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon Monday  next. 

The  Order of  the day being read, for resuming Cruelty to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  (Ire- Government 
land)  Bill ; 

(Ireland) BUI. 

* 

. 

School Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill: 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the 18th day of March last, That the  School 
Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill  be now  read a 
second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued   to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after  Twelve  of the 
clock  on Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till this  day. 

' 

Elementary 
Education 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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1st—2ndApril.  103  


[No.  32.] 

Wednesday,  1 si  April,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock.  


P E A T E B S. 

T

The Chairman 
of  Ways and 
Means. 

Bath 
Corporation 
Water Bill. 

H E  Clerk  at the Table  informed  the  House 
of the unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman 

of  Ways  and  Means. 

The  House  proceeded to  take into  considera­
tion  the  Bath  Corporation  Water  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read the third  time. 

Bridgwater 
Gas Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the Bridgwater  Gas  Bill,  as amended  in  the 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Ulster and
Connaught
Railways Bill, nesday  the  22nd  clay  of  this 
(Evening  Sitting), 

Ordered, That the Ulster and  Connaught Light 
l w a ys   Bill  be read  a second  time  upon  Wed-
instant  April 

R a i

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide Third 
Report. 
Wines 
Imported. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered to lie  upon the  Table. 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order, dated  the  17th  day  of  March  last, for  a 

No.  100.  Return relative to  Wines  Imported. 

Government 
and* Annuities.to 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also  presented,  pursuant 
directions of  several Acts  of Parliament,— 

No  101  Account  of  all Moneys  received,  and  of  the  dis­

'  posal  thereof,  and of  all  Contracts for  the  Grant 
of  Deferred  Life  Annuities,  and  for  Payments 
on  Death,  made  during  the  year  ended  31st 
December  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

iTable;  and be  printed. 

Russia (New 
General 
Customs 
Tariff.) 

•Charity 
Commission 
(England  and 
Wales.) 

Lead 
Poisoning in 
Earthenware 
and China 
Works. 

No.  102. 

Cremation 
(England  and 
Wales.) 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—-Copy  of  Translation  of  the 
New  General  Customs  Tariff  for  the  European
Frontiers  of  Russia, with  Comparison,  as  far as 
possible, of  the Rates of  Customs Duty  contained 
in  the  Tariff with  the  Rates  at present in  force 
on Imports into European Russiaivom the United 
Kingdom. 

Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretarj  Akers-Douglas  presented,  by 

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Fiftieth  Re­
port of  the  Charity  Commissioners for  England
and  Wales, being for  the  year  1902. 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  also  presented, 
—Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  5th day  of  March  last, for a Return  relative 
to  Lead  Poisoning  in  Earthenware  and  China 
Works. 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  also  presented, 

pursuant to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parlia­
ment, —  Copy  of  Regulations  made  by  the 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Department 
under  Section  7  of  the  Cremation  Act,  1902, 
with  reference  to  the  Maintenance  and  In­
spection of Crematoria, the condition under which 
Cremations  may  take  place,  &c. 

Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table;  and  that the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Police 
(Scotland.) 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Forty-fifth  Annual! 
Report  of  His  Majesty's  Inspector  of  Constabu­
lary  for  Scotland,  for  the  year  ended  31st 
December  1902. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented, East India 
pursuant  to  the directions  of  an  Act   of  Parlia- ^Xgland/)1 
ment,—Return  of  all  Loans  raised  in  England
under the  provisions  of  any  Acts  of  Parliament, 
chargeable  on  the  Revenues  of  India,  outstand­
ing at  the commencement  of the Half-year  ended 
on  the  31st  March  1903,  with  the  Rates  of 
Interest and Total  Amount payable  thereon, and 
the  Date  of  the  Termination  of  each  Loan,  the 
Debt  incurred  during  the Half-year, the  Moneys 
raised  thereby  during  the  Half-year,  the  Loans 
paid  off or  discharged  during  the  Half-year,  and 
the  Loans  outstanding  at  the  close  of  the  Half-
year ;  stating, so  far  as  the  public  convenience 
will  allow,  the  Purpose  or  Service  for  which 
Moneys  have  been  raised  during  the  Half-year. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid  before this House, Government 
a  Return  of  the  Amounts  of  British  Govern- ^ P ^ ! "  4 8 
ment  Securities  held  by the several  Government 
Departments  and  other  Public  Offices  on  the 
31st day  of March  1903, specifying whether held 
in  England or  Ireland (in  continuation of  Parlia­
mentary  Paper,  No.  192, of  Session  1902)  :— 

Securities. 

£ 2§  per 

£2f  per  


Cent. 

Consols. 

Cents. 
(1935). 

£2J  per 

Cents. 

Local 

£ 2|   per  


Cant. 

Loans 
£3 per Guaranteed 
Cant. 

Land 

Stock. 

Stook. 

Other  Securities. 

£ 2f  per 

Cent. War 

Loan. 


J& 
W g 

S « 
&H 

e o 
-X 

—(Mr.  Hayes  Fisher.) 

Sir  Henry  Aubrey  Fletcher reported the  Sutton Sutton District 

District  Water  Bill,  with  Amendments. 
j  Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple­
ment to the 
I  Table ;  and be  printed. 
Votes. 

W a t e  r  BiU­

Sir  Henry  Aubrey  Fletcher  reported  from  the Walker and 

Committee  on  the  Walker  and  Wallsend  Union Wallsend 
Gas  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allega- ^ j™   G as 
tions  contained  in the  Preamble  of  the Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
j  Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as amended, to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple. 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

1 

™ent t0  tlie 
Votes. 

Mr.  Compton  Rickett  reported  the  City  and City and 

South  London Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the vide Supple-' 

Table ;  and be  printed. 
. 

v 

ment to the 
Votes. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time, upon Hall-marking 

Friday  next,  the  Hall-marking of  Foreign  Plate 
Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

g^ 1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Sir  Charles  Dairymplt  reported  from  the Public  

Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions  ;  That  F ^ ^  3  

they  had examined  the  Petitions  presented  upon Report.)  

the  9th,  10th, 11th,  12th,  13th,  16th,  17th,  18th,  

19th, 20th,  23rd, 24th, 25th,  26th,  and 27th  days  

of  March  last,  and had  directed  him  to  make  a  

Report  thereof  to the  House.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  


Table  ;  and be  printed.


0 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the: 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming Municipal  


Table. 

V O L.   158. 

the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Tradi"S­

o  3 

upon 



 
 
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April. 

1903.  [No.  32. 

upon  the  4th  day  of  March  last,  That  it  is  ex­
pedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this  House 
be  appointed  to  join  with  a  Committee  of  the 
Lords  to  consider  and report  as to  the  principles 
which  should  govern  powers  given   by  Bills  and 
Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and  other  local 
authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within  or 
without  the  area  of  their  jurisdiction—  (Mr. 
Balfour  ); 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed   :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  adding,  at  the  end  thereof,  the 
words  "and  which   of  such  powers  should  be 
"  conferred  by  a  general  Local  Government 
"  Act."—(Mr.   Whitley.) 

And  the  Question being put, That those  words 

be  there  added; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the/ Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  1   ^ Qg 

Yeas, 
TePers for  the f 

I Mr.  Causton: 

Alexander  Acland­

  Xoes^ 
6
' 

I
  H o o d  >
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 

178. 

So  it  passed  in the  Negative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
T  11 rs for  th 

Alexander  Acland-1 

C

Yeas°r 
' 

  H o o d>  
1
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

f 1 8 7

J 

' 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Herbert  Gladstone,   ~\ 
\ Mr.  Causton : 

Noes, 

J 

So  it was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Resolved,  That  it  is  expedient  that,  a  Select 
Committee  of  this  House  be  appointed  to  join 
with  a  Committee  of  the  Lords  to  consider  and 
report  as to  the  principles  which  should  govern 
powers  given   by  Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to 
municipal  and  other  local  authorities  for  indus­
trial  enterprise  within  or  without  the  area  of 
their  jurisdiction. 

Ordered, That  a  Message  be  sent to  the  Lords 
to  communicate  this  Resolution,  and  desire  their 
concurrence  :  And  that  the  Clerk   do  carry  the 
said  Message,—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  Ireland  Development 
Grant  [Consolidated  Fund]. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise  the 
payment,  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  an 
annual  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.185,000,  for  pro­
viding a Special  Grant to be used for the  purposes 
of  this  Development  of  Ireland. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That the  Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  To­

morrow. 

Ireland 
Development 
Grant 
[Consolidated 
Fund.] 

Army 
(Annual)  Bill. 

The  Army  (Annual)  Bill  was,  according   to 
Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and  committed  to  a 
Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  To-morrow. 

National 
Expenditure. 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee  be  ap­
pointed  to  inquire  whether  any  plan  can  be 
advantageously  adopted  for  enabling  the  House 
by  Select Committee or otherwise more effectively 
to  make  an examination,  not involving  criticisms 
of  policy,  into  the  details   of  National  Expendi­
ture.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

The  Naval  Forces  Bill  was,  according   to  Naval Forces 

Order,  read  the  third  time, and  passed. 

Bl11' 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according  to Order,  resolved  itself  Contracts 

into a Committee  on the  Contracts  (India  Office)  
Bill. 

0 f f l e e) 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   to  No.   4 ,  agreed  to.  

Preamble  agreed  to.  

Bill  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill;  and  directed  him   to 
report  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing 
Second  Reading   of  the  Licensing  Acts  Con- £f n 8 s o M a t i on 
sohdation  (Scotland)  Rill  ; 

(Scotland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill. 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  ^'f1'™"1'1 
Acts  Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  Bill. 

To-morrow. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Uganda 

sented  to His Majesty,  that  He  will be graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return  giving  Dates   of 
Purchase  and  Prices  paid  for  Rails,  Sleepers, 
Girders,  Locomotives,  Carriages,  and  Bridge­
work obtained for the construction  of and working 
of  the  Uganda  Railway.—(Mr.  0\Doherty.) 

a  e r i a 3-) 

Evening  Sitting. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being  East  India 

put,  That  a  Select  Committee   be  appointed  to  g > u b l ic 
consider  the  grievances  alleged  by  the  Senior
Cooper's  Hill  Engineers,  now  belonging  to  the 
Public  Works  Department   of  India,  to  exist  as 
a  consequence  of  their  promotion  and  emolu­
ments falling  short of  the  expectations  held  out 
to 
them  when  they  entered  the  Service  — 
(Captain  Balfour^  ; 

e p ar  m en

  ' 

The  House divided. 

The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t;  •  

The  Noes   to  the  Left.  


Tellers  for t h e [ g .  a P t a i ° j B a / > u ' '' 

v 
leas, 

< sir  Henry 
^   K . n g:  

Seymour  J> 5 0. 

1 
j 

Tellers  for  t h e i  S i r ^ x a n d er

A c l a n d ~

\ 

Noes, 

|Mr.  Anstruther: 

So  it passed  in  the  Negative. 

J 

134. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection 
Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the  follow-   (Standing 
ing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee   on  C o m m i t t e e s-) 
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Proce­

dure : 

 
No. 32.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

1 st—2nd April. 	

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

dure  :— Mr.  Solicitor  General;  and  had  added 
the following  Member  :  Mr.  Attorney  General. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Crofters'  Holdings 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  Act  (1886)  Amendment  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time: — And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

And  Notice  being  taken, that  Forty  Members 
were  not present:—The  House  was  told by  Mr. 
Speaker;  and  Forty  Members  not  being  pre­
sent : —The  House  was  adjourned  by  Mr. 
Speaker,  at  half  an  hour  after  Eleven  of  the 
clock,  without  a  Question  first  put,  till  To­
morrow. 

[No.  33.] 

Thursday,  2nd  April,  1903. 
THE  House met  at Two  of the  clock. 

P E A T E B S. 

103 

Infirmary  the  Number  of  Nuns  so  Employed  

and the  Amount  paid  to them by  way of  Salaries  

within  the last financial year.—(Mr.  Sloan.)  


The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  Way3  a nd 
Ways  and  Means. 

Means\ 

Lord  Edmond Fitzmaurice  reported  from  the Law, &c. 

Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure,  to  whom  the 
Incest  Bill  was  referred;  That  they  had gone  Incest Bill, 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 104. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes of  Proceedings  of  No. 104. 

the  Standing  Committee  be printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill 134. 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken  into  considera­
tion  upon  Monday  next;  and be  printed. 

Ordered, That there be  laid  before this House,  Trades Dis-

a  Return  showing  Statistics  of  Strikes  and Pute3­
Lock-outs  in  each of  the  Ten  years  1893-1902, 
in the  following  form :— 

1893.  1894.  1895.  1896.  1897.  1898.  1899.  1900-  1901.  1932, 

Provisional 
Order Bills 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

M R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from  one of the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  referred  on the  First  Reading  thereof, the 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.  :— 

Local  Government  Provisional  Order 
(Housing  of the  Working  Classes)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a  second  time 

(1)  Number and  mag­

nitude of Strikes and 

Look-outs  :—  


Number  of  Strikes  

and  Look-outs 
recorded 

Number  of  Work-

people affected ­
Aggregate  dura­

tion in  working  

days -

-

Average  duration  

per  head  of  es­
timated  Work­
ing  Population­

To-morrow. 

Provisional 
Order Bills 
(No^tending
Orders 
~applicable.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—  Report 

from one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Pri­
  v a t  e  Bills;  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
no  Standing  Orders are  applicable,  viz.:— 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   3)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

East Ardsley 
Gas Bill. 

The  East Ardsley  Gas Bill  was  read  the  third 

time, and  passed. 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

(2)  Principal causes:— 
Percentage of  Work-

people 
directly 
affected by Strikes 

and Lock-outs due 

to the  under-men­
tioned  causes:— 


For Advance 

Against  Re­
duction 

tP 
Sic 
fc  (Other 

Total  Wages 

« 
£  p 

.  ("For  De­
crease  ­
Against 


o	 

Inorease 

} 
LOther 

Total  Hours 

Employment  of  

particular 

OlaBses 
Persons 

Other  causes 

or 

The  Winchester Water  and  Gas  Bill  was read 

Total 

Winchester 
Water and 
Gas Bill. 

Dover 
Corporation 
Bill. 

the  third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Dover  Corporation  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  30th  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to lie upon  the  Table. 

Vide Third 
Eeport. 
Trade Reports
(Annual
Series.)

  Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma* 
jesty's  Command, —  Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2947  to 
2949. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon the 

Table. 

Workhouse 
Infirmaries 
(Ireland) 
(Suns 
Employed.) 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House, 
a  Return  showing  the  Number of  Workhouse 
Infirmaries 
in  which  Nuns  are 
Employed  in  any  capacity,  showing  for  each 

in  Ireland 

VOL.  158. 

(8)  Beautta  :— 

Percentage  of  work-

directly 

people 
affeoted  by  Dis­
putes  which  re­
sulted— 

In 

favour  of 

Employers 

In 

favour  of 

Workpeople  ­
In a  Compromise 

(4)  Methods  of  Settle 

ment:— 

of 
(а)  Number 
Strikes 
and 
Look-outs  set-
tied  b y-

Arbitration  ­
Conciliation 
and  Media­
tion 

Mutual  Ar­
rangement ­
Other  ways  ­
of 

(б) Number 

Workpeople 
affected 
Strikes 
Lock-outs  set­
tled  b y-

by 
and 

Arbitration  -
Oonciliation 
and  Media­
tion 

Mutual  Ar­
rangement ­

Other  ways 

o  4  	

-continued. 

 
 
 


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­
­
­
-continued. 

— 

1893.  1894.  1898..  1896.  1897.  1898.  1899.  1900.  1901.  1902. 

(6)  Number	  of  oases 
settled  under  Con­
ciliation  Aot  

Disputes 

involv­

ing  Stoppage 
Disputes	  not  in­
volving  Stop­
page 

- ,, 

Total 

— (Mr.  Bell) 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Trade,  to.  	

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of 
Selection  ;  That  they had  discharged  the  follow-
ing  Members  from the  Standing  Committee  on 
Trade 
(including  Agriculture  and  Fishing),
Shipping,  and  Manufactures  : —  Mr.  Solicitor 
General  and  Mr.  Boland-,  and had  appointed  in 
substitution  :  Mr.  Attorney  General  and  Mr. 
O'Mara. 

Trade, &c. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they  had  added  to  the  Standing
Committee  on  Trade (including  Agriculture  and 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures  the  fol-
lowing  Fifteen  Members  in  respect  of  the  Sale 
Sale of 
Adulterated 
of  Adulterated  Butter  Bill:—Mr.  Secretary
Butler Bill.  Akers-Douglas,  Major  Bagot,  M:r.  Bond,  Earl of 
Dalkeith, Mr.  Dalziel,  Sir  Joseph  Dimsdale,  Sir 
Walter  Foster,  Mr.  Flynn,  Mr.  Gilhooly,  Mr. 
Hanbury,  Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse, Mr.  Joyce,  Mr. 
Kearley,  Mr.  O'Neill, and  Mr.  O' Shaugfines sy. 
Ordered,  That  the  Reports  do  lie  uoon  the 

Table. 

Poor  Law 
Super­
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Monday  next,  the  Poor  Law  Superannuation 
(Ireland)  Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

Burgh  Police 
(Scotland)
Bill. 

Mr.  Asher,  supported  by Mr.  John  Morley, Sir 
Robert  Reid,  Mr.  Parker  Smith,  Mr.  Robert 
Wallace, and  Colonel  Denny,  presented  a Bill  to 
amend  the  Law relating  to  the  administration  of 
Burghs  in  Scotland:  And  the  same  was  ordered 
to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Friday  the  1st 
day  of  May  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Post Office 
Sites Bill. 

Bill  136. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  presented  a  Bill  to 
enable  His  Majesty's  Postmaster  General  to 
acquire  Lands  in  London  and  Bristol  for  the 
Public  Service,  and  for  other  purposes  :  And 
the  same  was  ordered  to be  read  a second  time 
upon  Monday  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreispa 
Plate (No.  2)
Bill. 

Bill 132. 

Mr. Samuel Roberts, supported by  Mr.  Stuart-
Wortley,  Sir  Benjamin  Stone, Sir Joseph  Dims-
dale,  and  Mr.  Remnant,  presented  a  Bill  to 
amend  the  Law  relating  to the  Hall-mart ing  of 
~~Foreign  Plate  And  the  same  was ordered  to  be 
read aa  secon
seconda  time  To-morrow;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Highways 
Bill. 

. 

Bill 137. 

Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse,  supported  by  Sir  John 
Dorington,  Lord  Edmond  Fiizmaurice, Mr.  Bill,
Mr.  Heywood Johnstone, and  Mr.  Herbert  Lewis, 
presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  for  the 
administration  of  Highways  :  And  the  same was 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time upon  Friday
the  24th  day  of  this  instant  April;  and  to  be 
> 
' 
printed. 

Supply  •
(Civil Service  Committee  of  Supply  ; 
Estimates.) 

,

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  Mr.  Speaker  do  now  leave 

1903. 

[No. 33. 


the  Chair—(Mr.  Hayes  Fisher)  (for  Committee 
on the  Civil  Service  Estimates) ;

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be made to Housing of 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word  ^ ^ A c t  e 
"  That"   to  the end  of  the  Question,  in order to (Administra­
add the  words  "  in the  opinion  of  this House, the tion.)
"  administration  of  the  Housing  Acts  by  the 
"  Departments  concerned  is  unsatisfactory  and 
"  detective" —  (Mr.  Claude  Hay),  —  instead 
thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words  


proposed  to  be  left  out stand  part  of  the  Ques­
tion:—It  was resolved  in the  Affirmative.  

And  the  Main  Question  being  put ; 
Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker  do  now leave  the Supply.  


Chair:—The  House  accordingly  resolved  itself  

into  the  Committee.  


(In  the  Committee.) 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  ;

Estimates,  1903-4. 

To  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to sit again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the  Committee  had made Progress  in  the  matter 
to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was  directed  to 
move,  That  the Committee  may  have  leave to  sit 
agai®. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  


next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 


Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from  the Ireland 
Committee on Ireland Development  Grant [Con- Q ^  o p m e n  t 
solidated  Fund],  a Resolution ;  which was read, [Consolidated 
as followeth: 

Fund.]

That  it is expedient to  authorise the  payment, 
out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  an  annual 
Sum  not  exceeding   £ .  185,000  for  providing  a 
special  Grant to  be used for  the  purposes of  the 
Development  of Ireland. 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Committee  in the  said  Resolution ;

£ 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right  ;
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
j.i 
m  n 
Tellers  for the 
Xeas, 
/» 

m  ii 
,i 
Tellers  forthe^ g ir   mUiam 
1  Gurdon: 

Noe*' 

^ 
[Mx.  Anstruther: 
(Mr.  Gibson Bowles, 

f Sir  Alexander  Acland-"]

J
|
Brampton)
j
/ 

,  • 

54. 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  a Bill  be  brought  in  upon  the Ireland 
said  Resolution  :  And  that  Mr.  Wyndham, Mr.  ^ ° p m e nt 
Chancellor  of  the Exchequer, and  Mr. Attorney   J 
General  for  Ireland do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Wyndham  accordingly  presented a Bill  to Ireland 
provide  for  a  Special  Grant to  be used for  the  ^ ^ X T  1 * 
purposes  of  the Development  of  Ireland:  And 
the  same  was read the first time ; and ordered to 
be read  a  second  time  upon Wednesday the 22nd 
day  of this instant  April;  and to  be  printed. 

Evening Sitting. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Great 
Second  Reading  of  the  Great  Western  Railwav  Western 
g j  H 

„
*  Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this instant  April 
(Evening  Sitting). 

The  Thames  River  Steamboat  Service  Bill  Thames River 

was, according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time; 
and committed. 

Bill 
ervice  1 . 

The  1 names  oteamooat 

irust  JbiLl was, Thames 

according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time:  and  steamboat 
committed. 
Trust Bill. 

The 



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No.  32.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

1 st—2nd  April. 

105 


tlnnuaX) Bill 
i  . 

nnua j 

a   c o m m i t t ee   on  the  Army  (Annual)  Bill. 

House,  according to Order, resolved itself  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Market 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   and  No.  2,  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,   NO.  3  (Prices in respect of billeting). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 5, after  the 
first word  "  the,"  to  insert  the words  "  good  and 
"  sufficient."—(Colonel  Welby.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 
Clause  agreed  to. 
A  Clause  (Amendment  of  44  & 45  Vic. c. 58, 
s. 4)—(Colonel  Welby)—brought  up,  and  read 
the first time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Clause  be read  a second  time  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the ("Colonel  Welby, 

Yeas, 

1 Sir  Charles  Dilke: 

} 

49. 

Tellers for the 

Alexander  Acland 

143. 

' 

].Mr.  Anstruther: 
[Mr.  Anstruther , 
Another  Clause  (Amendment  of  44  &  45 
Vic. c.  58, s. 42)—(Colonel  Welby)—brought  up, 
and read  the first time. 

j

Motion  made, and  Question,  That  the  Clause 

be  read  a  second  time,—put,  and  negatived. 

Another Clause (Special  enlistments)—(Major 

Seely)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 

the  Clause be  read  a second  time  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask 
leave  to  sit again—(Lord  Hugh  Cecil); 

The  Committee  divided.  .  

Tellers  for  the J Lord  Hugh  Cecil,  


Yeas, 
Tellers for 

LMajor  Seely: 
^'Alexander 

Acland 

Noes 
' 

i

' 
o o d  
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 

Original  Question  put,  and  negatived. 
Schedule  agreed  to. 
Preamble  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

45. 

140. 

Second Reading of  the  Market  Gardeners' Com- Gardeners' 
pensation  Bill; 

_  Compensation 

Ordered, That the  Bill be read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty to ^uelty to 
Wild  Animals  Bill  ;  

A n , m a ls 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Housing of 
Second  Reading  of the  Housing  of  the  Working  cj®a^sorking 
Classes  (London)  Bill; 

(London) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming Solicitors Bill, 

the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last, was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be  now  read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Vaccination 
Second Reading of  the Vaccination  Prosecutions Prosecutions 
Bill; 

BiU-

_  

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government Government 
Franchise  and  Representation 
Companies)  B i l l; 

(Extension  to and^epre-

sentation 

Ordered. That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  (Extension to 

upon  Monday  next. 

Companies) 

The  Order   of  the day being  read, for resuming Public Houses 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed (Hours of 
upon  the  10th  day  of  March  last,  That  the (Scotifnd) 
Public  Houses  (Hours   of  Closing)  (Scotland) Bill, 
Bill  be  now read  a  second  time; 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  Mr. 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him  to 
report the  same, without  Amendment, 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And the Question being  again proposed:—The 

House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Debate   be  now  ad­
journed—(The  Lord Advocate):—And  a Debate 
arising  thereupon; 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Licensing 
Acts 
Consolidation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  Acts  Consoli­
dation  ( Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland) 
Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That Che Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Pistols Bill. 

Law,  &c. 

The  Pistols  Bill  was, according   to  Order, read 
a  second  time ;  and  committed  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Legal  Procedure. 

Housing of 
the Working 
Classes Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the Housing of  the  Working 
Classes  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

V O L.  158. 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Friday,  3rd April,  1903  s 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Public Trustee 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill;  

B m-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the County Courts 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Bill;  

Bin-

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Poor Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' Officers' 
Superannuation  ( Scotland) Bill; 

Superannua-
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time (Scotland) 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bis-

« 

The  Elementary  Education  Amendment  Bill Elementary 
was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time; Education 
and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole jjiu?n
  m e nt 
House,  for  Thursday the  23rd day  of this  instant 
April. 

P 

The 

Cruelty to 
Animals Bill. 

The  Order  of the day  being read, for resuming 
the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 

time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit till  two  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

1&03.  E&0.34. 
Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented, pur-Certified Day 

suant  to  the  directions of  an  Act  of  Parliament,  ^ " o w  p 
—Copy  of  Recommendation  of  the  Secretary  of liamentary 
State  for  the  Home  Department  that the  Sum Grant.) 
contributed  out  of  moneys  provided  by  Parlia­
ment  to  Managers  of  any  Certified  Day  Indus­
trial  Schools  shall,  under  certain  conditions, 
continue 
to  be  paid  in  respect  of  Children 
absent owing to  an  Epidemic. 

Ordered,  That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

[No.  34.]  > :
$ 

Friday,  3rd  April,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

Private Bills 
[Lords]
(Standing 
Orders not 
previously • 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

M

B,.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the case of  the  following 
Bills,  originating  in the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof, the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously 
inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.: 

Nantwich  Urban  District  Council  Bill 

[Lords]. 

• 

Queensland Investment and Land  Mortgage 

Bill  [Lords']. 

' 

Old  Bridewell  Burying  Ground  Bill 

'  '•'  [Lords]^

Plymouth  wad Stonehouse  Gas Bill  [Lords'],
Western  Trust  Bill -[Lords'].  . 

: 

Ordered, That  the Bills be  read  a second  time. 

Provisional 
Order Bills 
(Standing 
Orders appli­
cable thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,­

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That, in the  ease  of  the  following 
Bill, referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, the 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
.  (No.   2)  Bill. 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Provisional 
Order Bills 
(No  Standing 
Orders 
applicable.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  follow­
ing  Bill, referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz.:— 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No,  1)BM, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma- Education  

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Return  showing  : (Scotland.) 

1.  The  Expenditure  from the  Grant  for  Public  

Education  in  Scotland in  the  year  1902. 
i2.  A  

List  of  Day  Schools  aided  from  Parliamentary  

Grant,  with  Statistics 
for 
1901-2,  and  Supplementary Lists of  Schools, &c.  

3.  Summarised  Statistics  of  Day  Schools  in 
receipt  of Annual  Grants under the Code,  for the 

year  ended  31st August  1902.  


relating 

thereto 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  presented,-—Return  to  an British 

Order,  dated  the  2nd  day of  March  last, for  a Museunl- _  

Return  relative  to  the  British Museum. 
105. 

No. 106. 

1  

L? 

A T 

_  O 

1 • 

{*  "H 

- '  , 

Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  also presented,  pursuant  to Crown's 

the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  Nominee 
\TNWIIT\U 
.  _ 
Account. 
Abstract  A ccount of  the Receipts  and  Payments 
of  the  Treasury  Solicitor  in  the  year  ended 
31st  December  1902,  in  the  Administration 
of  Estates  on  behalf  of  the  Crown  under  the 
authority  of  the  Treasury  Solicitor  Act,  1876,
and  Alphabetical  List  of  Intestates'  Estates  in 
respect  of  which  Letters of Administration  were 
granted  to  the  Treasury  Solicitor  as  Crown's 
Nominee,  and of  other  cases (partial  Intestacies, 
&c.)  in  which  Accounts  were  opened  in  the 
Books  of  the  Treasury  Solicitor  in  the  same 
year  in  respect  of  moneys  received  by  him  as 
Crown's  Nominee. 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  under  the  Super- Super­

annuation  Act,  1859,  dated  26th  March  1903, annuations. 
declaring  that for  the due and efficient discharge 
of  the  Duties of the  Office of  Director  of  Naval 
Education  professional  or  other  peculiar  quali­
fications  not  ordinarily  to  be  acquired  in  the 
Public  Service  are  required. 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  li& upoti the 
Table  ;  and  that  the  Papers  relative  to  the 
British  Museum  and  the  Crown's  Nominee 
Account  be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Merchant 

Second  Reading  of 
(Lighthouses)  Bill; 

the  Merchant  Shipping  ^hthmise) 

Bill 

°U 

North 
Middlesex 
Gas Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera­
tion  the  North  Middlesex Gas Bill,  as  amended 
in the  Committee. 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Bill  be  now  road  a second 
time; 

A  Clause  (Pressure of  Gas)  was  twice read  ; 

and made part  of  the  Bill. 

• 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order 
(Housing  of  the  Working  Classes)  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
committed. 

. > 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second  time ;  and  committed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

read ;  and ordered  to  lie upon the  Table. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(Housing of 
the Working 

Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No. 3)  Bill, 
Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Third 
Report, 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right  ; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Charles M'Arthur,  1 I^Q
\ Mr.  Runciman: 

Yeas, 

J 

' 

' 

Tellers  for  t h e f  S ir   Jf/m 
>  .well>  
[Sir  Charles Renshaw :  J  


^rling-Max-]


Noes 
,  ' 

( 1 1 4> 

So it passed in  the  Negative.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Drunkenness 
c'lub*" 
(Ireland)Bill. 

Second  Reading  of the  Drunkenness  and  Regis- 
tration  of  Cljibs  (Ireland)  Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time; 

The 









N o.  3 4 ;] 

3  E D W.  Y I I. 

3rd—Gth 

April 

1 07 

The  Bouse  divided.  

The  Yeas  to the  Right;  

The  Noes  to the  Left.  

Tellers for  the fMr.  T.  W.  Russell, 

Yeas, 

\Mr.  McGovern: 

Mr.  Kimber  reported  from  the  Committee  on Railway  Bills 

Group  No.  l   oi  Railway  Bills  ;'  That,  for  the (GrouP 
convenience  of  parties,  the  Committee  had  ad-; 
journed  until  Friday the 24th day  of  this instant 
April,  at half-past  Eleven  of the  clock. 

79 

)  
J 

Tellers for the (Sir  Frederick  Banbury, 

j^g 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Noes, 

(Colonel  Lockwood: 

j


Table. 

So it  passed in the  Negative. 

Sale of 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Intoxicating  Second  Reading  of  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating 
Liquors on 
Sunday  Bill.  Liquors  on  Sunday  B i l l; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time :—— And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

And, it  being  half  an  hour  after  Five  of  the 

clock,  the Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered, That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Tuesday  the  21st  day  of this  instant  April. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Leasehold 
Enfranchise- Second  Reading  of  the  Leasehold  Enfranchise­
ment Bill. 

ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the 4th day  of  May  next. 

Tied Houses 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Freeing) Bill.  Second  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Freeing) 

Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day of this instant  April. 

Trustee 
Act  (1893) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act  (1893) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 

Outdoor Belief  The  Outdoor  Relief  (Pensioners)  Bill  was, 
(Pensioners)  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and 
Bill. 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, 
for  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Local 
Government  Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1894) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time 

(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate (No.  2) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of the Hall-marking of  Foreign 
Plate.(No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Market 
Gardeners' 
Compensation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the Market Gardeners'  Com-
pensation  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of  this instant  April.. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  re-
Cruelty  to 
Animals Bill. 	 suming  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question 
proposed  upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That 
the  Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Mondav  next.. 

Railway Bills  Mr.  Compton Rickett  reported  from  the  Com­
(Group No. 3.)  m; ttee  on  Group  No.  3  of  Railway  Bills ;  That, 
for  the  convenience  of  parties,  they  had  ad­
journed  till  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this 
instant April,  at Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Y o l.  158, 

And  then  the  House, having  continued   to  

sit  till  twenty-eight  minutes  before  Six  

of the  clock,  adjourned till  Monday  next.  


[No.  35.] 

Monday,	  6th  April,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of the  clock. 

T

H  E  House  being  met,  the  Clerk  at  the  Mr. Speaker's 
Table  informed  the  House  of the unavoid-  Indisposition, 

able  absence  of  Mr.  Speaker,  owing  to  indis­
position  : 

Whereupon  Mr.  James  William  Lowther,  the Prayers. 

Chairman of  Ways  and  Means, proceeded to  the 
Table,  and,  after  Prayers,  tool?  the  Chair  as 
Deputy  Speaker,  pursuant  to  the  Standing 
Order, 

The  Bath  Corporation  Water  Bill  was  read   Bath 

the  third  time, and passed. 

Corporation 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill to W a t er  B aL 

the  Lords, and  desire their  concurrence. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Bridgwater  Bridgwater 

Gas  Bill be how read the third time ; 

Ga9 BiU-

The  Lord  Advocate,   by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand, acquainted  the  House, That  His  Majesty, 
having been informed of  the  purport  of  the  Bill, 
gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House  may  do 
therein  as they  shall think 

fit. 

,

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

The  House  proceeded to  take  into  considera-  Broadstairs 

tion  the  Broadstairs  Gas  Bill,  as amended  in the  Gas  BiU-
Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read the third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  Burgess Hill 

tion  the  Burgess  Hill  and  Saint John's  Common  and  Saint 
Gas  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee. 

Corumon Gas 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read the third time.  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Great ­
tion the  Great  Northern  and  City  Railway  Bill.  Northern 
as amended  in the  Committee. 

Railway  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  the third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- Ipswich Gas 

tion  the  Ipswich  Gas  Bill,  as  amended  in the  Bm* 
Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Market 
tion  the  Market  Drayton  Gas  Bill,  as amended  Drayton Gas 
in the  Committee.

Bil1, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- stoke 
tion the  Stoke  Newington Borough  Council  Bill, Newington 
as amended  in the  Committee. 

CoimcflBill. 

Ordered, That the  Bill be read the third  time. 
Ther 
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Harrow Road 
ton Tramways
BUI. 
Highland and
imdeFo!rt1
Augustus
Railway 
Companies 
Bill. 

Romford and 

District 

Tramways 

Bill. 


Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders (No.  1) 
Bill. 
irtc&l

ProvTstoTaf
Orders
(No. 2) Bill.

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Order (No.  1.) 

Petitions. 

Vide Third 
Report. 

108 

6 th April. 

1903. 

[No. 35. 


The  Harrow  Road  and  Paddington  Tramways 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

w as  r e ad  a

  second  time ;  and  committed. 

read;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

The  Highland and Invergarry  and Fort  Augus­
t us  R a i  l w a  y  Companies  Bill  was  read  a second 
time ;  and  committed. 

The  Romford and  District  Tramways Bill was 

read a second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  1)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   2)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second time ;  and  committed. 

i 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in a 
Bill to  confirm a  Provisional  Order  made by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting 
Acts,  1882  and  1888, relating to Mitchelstown, in 
the  County  of  Cork :  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law 
and  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare, and  bring 
it  in. 

Ordered, That  the  Paper  relative  to  Certified Certiaed Day 

Day  Industrial  Schools  (Parliamentary  Grant), 
which  was  presented  upon  the  3rd  day  of  this liamentary"' 
instant  April,  be printed. 

Grant.) 

No.  107. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma- Lunacy 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Forty-fifth  Annual (Scotland.) 
Report  of  the  General  Board  of  Commissioners 
in  Lunacy  for  Scotland. 

Copy  of  Twenty-fifth  Annual  Report  of  the Prisons 
Prison  Commissioners  for  Scotland,  being  the (Scotland.) 
Sixty-fourth  Annual  Report on  Prisons  in  Scot­
land, 1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  b y ; 0 i  s  Army  Officers' 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  ExPenses-
Committee  on  Expenses  incurred by  Officers of 
the  Army. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Electric
Provisional
•  Orders (No. 2.) by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  made 

Lighting  Acts,  1882  and  1888,  relating  to 
Brixham,  Brumby,  and  Frodingham,  Dawlish, 
Horbury,  Hucknall-under-Huthwaite,  Newton-in-
Maherfield,  Orrell,  Scunthorpe,  Sidmouth,  and 
Yeovil:  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and  Mr. 
Gerald Balfour  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Electric 
Lighting 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
O r d e rs  ( N o.  3 .)   hy  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric 
Lighting  Acts,  1882  and  1888,  relating  to 
Auckland  (Rural),  Carisbrooke and  Nortkwood, 
Drayton-in-Hales,  IllOgan, Ingleton,  Port  Dinor­
wic,  Sevenoaks,  South Shields  (Rural),  Stafford 
(Rural),  and  Wilmslow:  And  that  Mr.  Bonar 
Law  and  Mr.  Gerald Balfour  do  prepare,  and 
bring it  in. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Order 
(No. 1)  Bill. 
Bill 138. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No. 2)  Bill. 
Bill  139. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No. 3)  Bill. 
Bill  140. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented  a  Bill  to  confirm  a 
Provisional  Order  made by  the  Board  of  Trade 
under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882  and 
1888, relating  to  Mitchelstown, in the  County  of 
Cork:  And  the  same was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills ;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented  a  Bill  to  confirm 
certain Provisional  Orders made by the Board  of 
Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and 1888, relating to Brixham, Brumby, and. Frod­
ingham,  Dawlish,  Horbury,  Hucknall - under -
Huthwaite,  Newton-in-Makerfield,  Orrell,  Scun­
thorpe, Sidmouth,  and  Yeovil:  And  the  same was 
read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented  a  Bill  to  confirm 
certain  Provisional  Orders made by  the Board of 
Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888, relating  to  Auckland  (Rural),  Caris-
brooke and Northwood, Drayton-in-Hales,  Rlogan, 
Ingleton, Port  Dinorwic, Sevenoaks,  South  Shields 
(Rural),  Stafford  (Rural),  and  Wilmslow:  And 
the  same was  read the first time. 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by 
His Majesty's  Command,-—Copy  of  Report made 
by  Morton  William Smith, Esquire, Barrister-at-
Law,  the  Commissioner  appointed for  the  Trial 
of  the  Petition  against the  Election  of  a  Town 
Councillor  for  the  Castle  Fields  Ward   of  the 
Borough  of  Shrewsbury,  holden  on  the  1st  No­
vember  1902. 

Municipal 
Election 
Petition 
(Borough of 
Shrewsbury.) 

Copy  of  Report  by  Captain  J.  H.  Thomson, 
His  Majesty's  Chief  Inspector   of  Explosives,  to 
the  Right  Honourable  the  Secretary  of  State 
for the  Home  Department, on the  circumstances 
attending  an Accident  which  occurred  in  the 
Drying  House  for  Smokeless  Powder   at  the 
Factory of  the E.  C. Powder  Company,  Limited, 
at  Beacon  Wood,  Stone,  near  Dartford,  on  the 
3rd  March  1903. 

Explosions 
(Ignition  of 
Powder  at the 
E.  C. Powder 
Company's 
Factory  at 
Stone, near 
Dartford.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon 

the  Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's Banking, 

Command,—Copy  of  Report  on  the  Banking, 
Railway,  and  Canal  Statistics  of  Ireland  for  the statistics 
(Ireland.) 
half-year  ended  31st  December  1902. 

a nd 

Ordered, That  the said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr. Hayes  Fisher presented, pursuant to the di- Greek Loan of 

rections of several Acts of Parliament,—Account,  1898­
up to  31st March  1903, of  the Total  Sums issued 
from  the  Consolidated  Fund,  pursuant  to  the 
Act  61  Vic. c. 4,  in respect of the Annuity  which 
was  guaranteed  by  Her  late  Majesty  for  the 
purpose  of  facilitating  the  raising  of  a  Loan  by 
the  Government  of  Greece,  and  of  the  Sums 
paid  in or  towards the  repayment  of  any  money 
so issued. 

Account,  up to  31st  March  1903, showing  the Egyptian 
Total  Sums issued from the  Consolidated  Fund, Guaranteed 
pursuant  to  the  Act  48  Vic. c.  11, in  respect  of  L o a n of  1885 ' 
the  Annuity  of   £ . 315,000,  which  was  guaran­
teed  by  Her  late  Majesty  for  the  purpose   of 
facilitating  the  raising  of  a  Loan  by  the 
Government  of  Egypt,  and of  the  Sums paid in 
or  towards  the  repayment  of  any  money  so 
issued. 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills ;  and 
be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma- Trade Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and (Annual 

Consular  Series0 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No. 35.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

6th April 

Post Office 
Sites BilL 

Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Noa.  2950 
and  2951. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills  do  examine  the  Post  Office  Sites 
Bill  with respect to  compliance  with  the  Stand­
ing  Orders  relative  to  Private  Bills. —  (Mr. 
Austen Chamberlain.) 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No. 1)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Orders con­
firmed,] 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Local  Government  (Ireland) 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  1)  Bill;  That  they  had 
considered  the said Orders ;  that the  said Orders 
ought  to be confirmed;  and that they had  directed 
him to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to 
the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Maidstone 
Gas BiU. 

Vide Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 

London 
Hydraulic 
Power Bill. 

Midland 
Railway Bill. 

Vide Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 
Sittingbourne 
District Gas 
Bill. 

Selection. 

Private 
Legislation 
Procedure 
(Scotland) 
Act, 1899 
(Commis­
sioners.) 

Municipal 
Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill. 
Bill  ] 41. 

Trawlers' 
Certificates 
Suspension 
Bill. 

Bill  142. 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on the  Maidstone Gas Bill;  That,   in 
pursuance  of the  Resolution of the House  on  the 
31st  of  March,  the  Committee  had  inserted  in 
the  Bill  the  additional  Provision  referred to  in 
such  Resolution. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations of  the  Bill, and found the  same  to  be 
true;  and  had  gone  through the  Bill,  and made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  London 

Hydraulic  Power  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Midland 

Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Sitting-

bourne  District  Gas  Bill, with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr, Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 

Selection;  That  they  had discharged  the follow­
ing  Member  from  the  Parliamentary  Panel  of 
Members of this  House  to  act  as  Commissioners 
in  pursuance  of  the  Private  Legislation  Proce­
dure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899:—Sir  Charles  Ren­
shaw ;  and  had  appointed  in substitution:  Mr. 
Maxwell. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Major  Seely,  supported  by  Sir  James  Fer­
gusson,  Sir  Barrington  Simeon,  Mr.  Galloway,
and  Mr.  Flower,  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  relating  to  the  Audit  of  the  Accounts  of 
Muncipal  Corporations  in  England  and  Wales : 
And  the  same  was  ordered  to be read a  second 
time  upon  Monday  the  27th  day  of  this  instant 
April;  and to be  printed. 

Mr.  Bignold,  supported  by  Mr.  Irwin  Cox,
Mr.  Leveson-Gower,  Mr.  John Edward  Gordon, 
and  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,  presented  a  Bill  to 
enable  Courts  to  suspend  the  Certificates  of 
Trawlers  convicted  of  Illegal  Trawling:  And 
the  same was ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Monday  the  18th  day of  May  next;  and 
to  be  printed. 

109 
Mr.  Pickard,  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the Law 

for the Registration  of  Voters and other purposes 

pertaining  to  Elections:  And  the  same  was  

ordered  to be  read  a  second  time upon  Tuesday  

the  21st  day  of  this  instant  April  j  and  to  be  

printed. 


A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being  Port of 
proposed,  That  leave  be given  to  bring  in  a Bill  L o n d o n-
to  establish a Commission  for  the  administration 
of  the  Port  of  London,  and for transferring  to 
the  Commission  the  Undertakings  of  certain 
dock  companies,  and certain  Powers  and  Duties 
of  the  Conservators  of the  River  Thames and the 
Watermen's  Company,  and  for  other  purposes 
connected  therewith—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour);

And,  the  Motion  being  opposed,  after a brief Mr. Deputy 

explanatory  statement  from  the  Member  who sP®ga^®r 
made  the  Motion  and  from  a  Member  who Question 
opposed  it,  Mr.  Deputy  Speaker  put  the  Ques- (pursuant  to 
s  0 - N o - n 0 
tion, in  pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  11. 

And  the  Question  was agreed  to. 
Ordered,  That  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  and  Mr. 
in  the 

Bonar  Law  do  prepare,  and  bring 
Bill. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  accordingly  presented  a Port of 
Bill  to  establish  a  Commission  for  the  adminis- L o n d on  B a i ­
tration of the Port of London, and for transferring  Bill 144. 
to  the  Commission  the  Undertakings  of  certain 
dock  companies, and certain  Powers  and  Duties 
of  the  Conservators  of  the  River  Thames and 
the  Watermen's  Company,  and  for  other  pur­
poses  connected  therewith:  And  the  same  was 
read  the  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  21st day of  this 
instant  A p r i l;  and to  be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Licensing 
^tlan3) 
Amendment 

Second  Reading  of  the  "Licensing  (Scotland) 
Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question  BilL 

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out all the  words from 
the word  "  That"  to  the  end  of  the  Question, 
and adding  the words "  no  measure  dealing  with 
"  Licensing  reform  in  Scotland  will  be  satis­
"  factory  which 
include  provisions 
fails  to 
"  securing  direct popular  control  of  the  liquor 
"  traffic "—(Mr.  tire),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the  

words proposed  to  be  left  out  stand part of  the  

Question :—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon;  


And,  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The Order of  the  day being  read, for  resuming Licensing 

the  adjourned  Debate on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  6th day  of  this instant April,  was pro- Amendment 
posed  to  be  made  to. the  Question,  That  the Bill. 
Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill  be ri 
now read a second  time; 

Which  Amendment was, to  leave  out  all  the 
words  from  the  word  "  That"  to  the  end  of  the 
Question,  and  add  the  words  "  no  measure 
"  dealing  with  Licensing  reform  in  ScofZanc?-will ­
"  be  satisfactory which  fails to include  provisions 
"  securing  direct  popular  control  of  the  liquor. 
"  traffic "—(Mr.  Ure),—instead  thereof; 

/filqgr 

And  the  Question  being  again proposed,  That 
the words proposed  to be  left  out  stand  part of 
the  Question:—The  House  resumed-  the  said 
adjourned  Debate.  
T 

' ' 

• 

Parliamentary 
Voters 
Registration 
Bill. 

Bill 143. 

Mr.  Cremer,  supported  by  Mr.  Burt,  Mr. 
William Abraham  (Rhondda),  Mr.  John Wilson 
(Durham),  Mr. Fenwick,  Mr.  Corrie  Grant,  and 

And  the said proposed  Amendment was, with 
•,  > 

leave  of  the  House, withdrawn? 

And  the  Original  Question  being  put  ; r 

V O L.  158* 

P  3 

Ordered, 

Qth—7 th April. 	

• [No. 35. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read a second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a second 
time. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  committed  to  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agri­
culture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufac­
tures—(The  Lord  Advocate); 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed to be  made to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "the 
"  Standing  Committee on Trade (including  Agri­
"  culture  and  Fishing), : Shipping,  and  Manu­
"  factures," and  adding  the  words "  a Committee 
"  consisting  of  all  the  Members  representing 
"  Scottish constituencies,  together  with  Fifteen 
"  other Members  tb be  nominated  by  the  Com­
(Sir  Robert  Reid)>— 
"  mittee  ofSelection 
s••.:•
instead  thereof. • ; 

 • 

v 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to be left: out  stand  part of  the  Ques­
tion 

.• 

:

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right;. 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 

,, 

„	 
Tellers for  the! 
leas, 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-1
,   ; 

-K 

j. Mr_  A n s t r M h e r  s 

h 2 I. 
J 

Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \ 
\Mr,  William  Mh'thW:)'

Noes, 

t

g

h 

R 

/  ; 

So it  was resolved  in the' Affirmative. 
Arid  the  Main  Question, being  put; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the
i 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
m  n 
.i 
Tellers for  the I  H o o A)  

fSir  Alexander  Aclaiid-X

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

1121. 
\ 
Tellers  for the j Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  "i 
- I Mr.  William M<  Arthur:) 
-  Noes, 
So  it was resolved in  the Affirmative. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  committed  to  the 

leas, 

.

:

-9 

j. 

,

Trade, <Sic.  	

Standing  Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agri­
culture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufac­
tures. 

The  Licensing  Acts  Consolidation  (Scotland) 
Licensing 
Consolidatio 
was, according  to Order, read a second time ; 
(Scotland)10E  and  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee  on 
'Bill. 
(including  Agriculture  and  Fishing), 
Trade, &c. 

Trade 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures. 

Army 
(Annual) Bill.  T h i r  d  R e adi Dg  of the  Army  (Annual)  B i l l; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read the 
third time:—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit till 
after Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning; 

Tuesday, 7th April,  1903 : 

And the Question  being put,: —It  was  resolved 

in the  Affirmative. 

The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply .; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply, 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Me^ns ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Prevention of 
Corruption 
Bill  [Zords.]  B i I  1  Q X p r ^] 5 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the Prevention of  Corruption: 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Marine 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance Bill  I^ance 
{Lords}-, 

#	 

. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the Post office 
Second  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites Bill;  Sites Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Libel Bill. 


Second  Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill;  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  

upon  Tuesday  the  21st,day of  this instant April. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Land Tenure 

Second  Reading  of the  Land  Tenure  Bill;


Bil1­

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a second  time  

upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Church 
Second Reading  of the Church Discipline (No.- 2 )  ^ ^ H j Wj 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  

upon  Tuesday the  21st day  of  this instant April. 


The  Order  of  the  day,  being  read,  for  the  Medical1 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1858)   Act  (1858) 
Amendment  Bill;  

, , 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

. 

Amendment 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Medical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1886) A cb 088(5) 
Amendment  Bill; 
Amendment 

_  

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day of  this  instant 
April. 

N 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of 
( S « > * W ) B i l l; 

the  Local  Government Government 
; 

(Scotland) 

• 

. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill be  read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  30th  day  of  this  instant 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bankruptcy 
Second Reading of the Bankruptcy Law Amend-. Law  Amend­
ment  Bill ; 
ment Bill. 

* 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Housing of 
Second  Reading of  the  Housing  of the  Working the Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time Loans) Bill, 

upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this  instant 
April, 

. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for resuming  School Board 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  Electorate 
upon,  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the  gjcotland) 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
instant 

till  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the False 
Second  Reading  of  the  False  Characters  Bill;   Characters 
*  Ordered,  That the  Bill-  be read a second  time B l  '.  . ; 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

«  v 

The 

­
 
 






Jury Acts 
(Ireland)
Amendment 
BiU. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland)
Bill. 

Incest Bill. 

M ,  35.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 
Petroleum 
Bill. 

6th—1th April, 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Petroleum  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the public Trustee 

Second  Reading  of the  Public  Trustee  Bill.; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

23rd  day  of  this  instant  upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
instant 

upon  Thursday  the
April. 

April. 

Solicitors 
(Scotland)
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the
Second  Reading  of
Bill­

day  being  read,  for  the 
(Scotland) 
the  Solicitors 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
April.  

..  ,  , 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  toe  Poor Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' Officers' 
Sur>erannuation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

annuation 
Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a  second  time (Scotland) 

upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  Bin-
April. 

Coroners' 
Inquests 
(Railway
Fatalities)
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second Reading  of  the  Coroners' Inquests  (Rail­
way  Fatalities)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Foreigners'
Marriages BUI.  Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 

.  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Outdoor 

Committee  on the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pensioners)  ®®hef. 
Bill; 

Bill?S1°Ue 

_ 

. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Thurs­
day  the  23rd  day of  this instant  April,  resolve 
itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the HaU-marking

Second  Reading1 of  the  Hall-marking of  Foreign  oE Foreign 
Plate  (No.  2)  Bill;  

..  °  .. |jge (No.2) 

8 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland)

Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts 
Amendment  Bill  j

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The Order of the  day being  read, for resuming  Cruelty  to 
the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  (Ire­
land)  Bill; 
: 
';„ (Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking
into  consideration  the  Incest Bill, as  amended  in 
the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­
sideration  upon  Friday  the  26th  day  of  June 
next. 

Prevention of 
Cruelty to 
Wild  Animals 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty to 
Wild  Animals  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

Housing of 
the Working 

(London) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Housing of the  Working 
Classes  (London)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Local 
Government  Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Extension  to 
RepreseSation Franchise  and  Representation 
(Extension to  Companies)  Bill; 
Companies)
BiU. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

Public Houses 
(Hours of 
Closing)
(Scotland)
Bill. 

The Order  of  the day being read, for  resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon the 10th day  of  March last, That the  Public 
Houses  (Hours  of  Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill  be 
now read a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 
till  Thursday  the  30th  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

V O L.   1 5 8. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House, Evicted 
a  Return showing the Number of Tenants evicted Tenants 
in  Ireland  within  the  past  Twenty-five  years ^  re*an
who have not  been  reinstated  in their  Holdings, 
as follows :  Number  under   £ .  10  yearly  rent;
Number  over  £.  10  and  under  £ .  20  ;  Number 
over £.  20 and  under £. 50;  Number  over  £ . 50 
and  under   £ .  100;  Number  over   £ .  100  and 
under   £ .  200  ;  Number  over   £ . 200. —  (Mr. 
Cullinan.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit till  thirteen  minutes  after  Twelve  of  

the clock  on  Tuesday morning,  adjourned  

till this  day.  


[No.  86.] 

Tuesday,  7th  April,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

m H  E  North  Middlesex Gas Bill  was read  the North
_L  third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Middlesex 
Gas Bill.

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- Sutton 

tion  the  Sutton District  Water  Bill,  as amended  ^strict  W a t e  r 
in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read the  third  time. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional Local 

Orders (No.  1) Bill was, according to Order, read ^1e™™ent 
Provisional 
the third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to Orders 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

' 

(No. 1) Bill. 

A  Petition  of  the  Castleblaney,  Keadtj,  and 

Armagh  Railway  Company,  praying  that  Pro-Armagh 
vision  may  be  made  in  the  Castleblaney, Keady, Railway 
and  Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill,  ^ g  ® 

p  4 

authorising Bill. 

21s£  April. 

112 
authorising  the  Company  to  exercise  their  Bor­
rowing  Powers by Instalments from time to  time, 
and without  previously issuing  the whole of  their 
authorised  Capital,  subject  to  portions  of  the 
authorised  Railways  being  constructed  to  forma­
tion  Level,  was  presented,  and  read;  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

1903. 

[No. 38. 

Mr.  John Sinclair,  supported  by  Mr.  Ashton, Parliamentary 
Mr.  John Burns,  Mr. Lloyd-George,  Mr. Kearley,  ™Zlfvai. 
and Mr.  Ure, presented  a Bill  to amend the  Law 
relating  to the  Qualification  and  Registration  of 
Parliamentary  Voters  and  to  Parliamentary 
Elections,  and  to  th$  Expenses  of  Returning 
Officers,  and  for  other  purposes 
in  relation 
thereto:  And the  same  was  ordered to be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  1st  day  of 
July  next;  and to  be  printed. 

^ 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide Third 
Eeport. 

Super­
annuation 
Act, 1884. 

Super­
annuation 
Act, 1887. 

Military 
Expeditions, 
No. 108. 

Fishery  Board 
(Scotland) 
(Salmon 
Fisheries.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to lie  upon the  Table. 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  presented 
pursuant  to  the  directions  of  several  Acts  of 
Parliament^—Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  under 
the  Superannuation Act, 1884, dated  27th March 
1903,  declaring  that  Mrs.  Charlotte  Ann  Rey­
nolds,  Postmistress,  Daventry  Post  Office, was 
appointed  without  a  Civil  Service  Certificate 
through  inadvertence  on  the  part of  the  Head of 
her  Department. 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  under  the  Super­
annuation  Act,  1887,  dated  28th  March  1903, 
granting  a  retired  allowance  to  George  F. 
Laidlaw,  Rural  Postman,  Christchurch  Post 
Office. 

Ordered,  That  the said Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,—Return 
to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  the  12th 
day  of  March  last,  for  a  Return  relative  to 
Military  Expeditions. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  result  of  a  Bacte­
riological  Investigation  into  the cause of  Salmon 
Disease,  by  Mr.  J.  Hume  Patterson,  of  the 
Bacteriological  Laboratory  of  the  City  of  Glas­
gow.

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Diseases of
f^9™andi896
'
a n 

Cotton 
Factories. 

Port of 
London  Bill, 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

Tied Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

a n 

Mr.  Hanbury  presented,  pursuant  to  the  di­
r e c  ^ o n  s  
Parliament,—Copies  of 
  Two  Orders,  under  the  Diseases  of  Animals 
Acts,  1894  and  1896,  numbered  respectively 
6641 and 6648, relating to the landing of  Foreign 
Animals  in  Great  Britain. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented to His Majesty, that  He will be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return  of  the  Number  of 
Cotton  Factories  subject  to  inspection  under  the 
Factory  and  Workshop  Act,  1901,- and  the 
Number  of  Spindles  and  Looms  used  in  such 
Factories.—(Sir  William Holland.) 

Ordered, That  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills  do  examine  the  Port  of  London 
Bill  with  respect  to  compliance  with  the  Stand­
ing  Orders  relative  to  Private  Bills.—(Mr. 
Gerald  Balfour.) 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To­
morrow,  the  Vaccination  Bill  was  read,  and 
discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  To­
morrow,  the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition)  Bill  was 
read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
April. 

Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,  supported  by  Mr.  Big- Crofters'  

no Id,  Mr.  Leveson-Gower,  Mr.  Dewar,  Mr. Holdings^  

Harmsworth, Mr. John Edward  Gordon, and  Mr.
  '  

an
Weir,  presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Crofters' 
jjjjj 146  

Holdings  (Scotland)  Act,  1886 :  And  the  same  

was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  

Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant  April  ;  

and to  be  printed.  


Major  Rasch,  supported  by  Colonel 'l'ufnell, Ecclesiastical 
Sir  John Kennaway, and  Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs, pre- Dilapidations 
sented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
Ecclesiastical  Dilapidations :  And  the  same was 
ordered to be read a second  time  upon Friday  the 
24th  day of this instant April;  and to be printed. 

"... 
1 

Mr.  Alfred  Davies,  supported  by  Dr.  Farqu-  British and 

harson,  Mr.  William  Redmond,  Major  Rasch,  p ^ g ^^ 
Captain  Norton,  Mr.  Maconochie, Mr. Joyce, and Bill. 
Mr.  Vaughan-Davies, presented a Bill to  prevent  Bill 148. 
Foreign  and  Colonial  Meat  being sold as  British 
and Irish  Meat  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be  read  a second  time upon Wednesday  the  29th 
day  of this instant  April;  and  to be  printed. 

Sir  William  Hart  Dyke,  supported  by  Sir Licences 
James  Fergusson,  Mr.  'Bagot,  Mr.  Whitmore, j®"®^ 1  ^ 
Colonel  Kenyon-Slaney,  Major  Rasch,  Mr.  
^ g  ' 
Goulding,  and  Mr.  Cripps,  presented  a Bill  to 
restrict, for  a limited  period, the  Powers  of  Jus­
tices  to  refuse  the  Renewal  or  Transfer  of 
Licences  in  certain  cases:  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time upon  Friday 
the  1st day  of  May  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Captain  Norton,  supported  by  Mr.  Sydney  Cheap Trains 

Buxton,  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  Sir  Frederick  Dixon- Bil1­
Hartland,  Mr.  John  Burns,  Mr.  John  Wilson  Bill  150. 
(Durham),  Dr.  Macnamara,  and  Mr.  Crooks,
presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
Cheap  Trains  for  the  Working  Classes:  And 
the  same  was  ordered  to  be read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  July  next;  and 
to be  printed. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented  a Bill  to  facili- Railways 
tate the  introduction and use of Electrical  Power (Electrical 
on  Railways:  And  the  same  was ordered  to  be  Po~,r? 1B''1" 
read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  21st day  •BllM®L 
of  this instant April;  and to be  printed. 

Mr.  Cameron Corbett,  supported   b y  Mr. John  Sunday 
Wilson  (Saint  Rollox),  Mr,  Hunter  Craig,  Mr.  Trading 
Pirie,  Mr.  Parker  Smith, and  Sir  Mark  M'Tag-  BUT 
' 
gart  Stewart, presented  a Bill for  the  regulation  gju  152, 
and  control  of  Sunday  Trading  in  Scotland: 
And  the  same was ordered  to be read  a  second 
time upon  Thursday the  23rd  day  of  this instant 
April;  and to be  printed. 

Mr.  Cameron Corbett, supported  by  Mr.  John Clubs 

Wilson ( Saint Rollox),  Mr. Hunter Craig, and Mr. ?gegi!^atdion 
Pirie,  presented a Bill  for  the  Registration  and 
Regulation  of  Clubs  in  Scotland:  And  the  same  gju 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  April; 
and to  be  printed. 

311  ' 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being London 
put,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  Education, 
extend  and  adapt  the  Education  Act,  1902,  to 
London—(Sir  William Anson) ; 

The 

 
 
No. 32.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

1st—2ndApril. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
m  „ 
Tellers for the I  H o o ^ 

„ 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-}

I  159. 
J 

eas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers  for the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \  
 77. 

1 Mr.  William MiArthur:  J 

Noes, 

So it was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  a  Bill   be  brought  in  by  Sir 
William  Anson,  Mr.  Walter  Long,  and  Mr. 
Attorney  General. 

Sir  William  Anson  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  extend  and  adapt  the  Education  Act, 
1902, to London:  And the same was read the first 
time ;  and ordered to be read  a second time upon 
Tuesday  the  21st day  of  this instant April;  and 
to be  printed. 

Evening  Sitting. 
A  Motion  was made,  and the  Question  being 
proposed,  That,  in  the  opinion  of  this  House, 
with  a  view  to  directing  the  Musical  Taste  of 
the  People into proper  Channels,  it  is  desirable 
that  National  Opera  Houses  under  Public  Con­
trol  should be  established  in the  principal  Cities 
of  the  United  Kingdom—(Mr.  Galloway) ; 

And  Notice  being  taken, that Forty  Members 
were  not  present:—'The  House was told by  Mr. 
Speaker;  and Forty Members not being present: 
—The  House  was adjourned by  Mr.  Speaker, at 
two minutes  after  Ten  of  the  clock,  without  a 
Question first put, till  To-morrow. 

[No.  37.] 

Wednesday,  8th April,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at Two of the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

h E  Nantwich  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
[Lords]  was read  a second time ;  and  com­

T

mitted. 

Ordered,  That  the  Old  Bridewell  Burying 
Ground  Bill  [Lords]  be read  a second  time  upon 
Wednesday  the  29th  day  of  this instant  April 
(Evening  Sitting). 

The  Plymouth and Stonehouse Gas Bill  [Lords]

was  read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Queensland Investment  and  Land  Mort­
gage  Bill  [Lords]  was read  a  second time;  and 
committed. 

The  Western  Trust  Bill  [Lords]  was read  a 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Ordered, That  Standing  Orders  39,  129, and 

113 

Urban  Districts  of  Blackrock,  Dalkey,  Killiney, 
and Ballybrack, Kingstown, Pembroke, Rathmines. 
and  Rathgar  and  Wexford,  and  the  Town  of 
Keady:  And  that  Mr.  Attorney  General  for 
Ireland  and  Mr.  Wyndham do prepare,  and bring 
it in. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Local 

(Rural),  Ennistymon  (Rural),  and Orders 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders of the Government 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating provisional 
to  Belfast 
Londonderry,  and  Rathdrum  and  Wicklow Joint (No-
Burial  Board  District:  And  that Mr.  Attorney 
General  for  Ireland and  Mr.  Wyndham  do  pre­
pare,  and bring  it  in. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Local 

Bill to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders of  the p^®"™®^ 
Local  Government Board  relating  to  Camborne, orders (No. 4.) 
Heston  and  Isleworth, Mountain Ash,  New Wind­
sor,  Southport,  Stratford-upon-Avon,  Tunbridge 
Wells, and  Whitley  and  Monkseaton:  And  that 
Mr.  Grant  Lawson and  Mr.  Walter Long do  pre­
pare,  and bring it  in. 

Mr.  Attorney  General  for Ireland presented a Local 

Bill  to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of the Government 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating ProT^onal 
to  the  Counties  of  Dublin  and  Wexford,  the Orders 
Urban  Districts  of  Blackrock, Dalkey,  Killiney,  (No-
and Ballybrack,  Kingstown, Pembroke, Rathmines,  B'U  155. 
and  Rathgar  and  Wexford,  and  the  Town  of 
Keady:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 
time. 

3)Bil1­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Attorney  General for  Ireland presented  a Local 

Bill  to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  of the Government 
Local  Government  Board  for Ireland relating   to p/ovSonal 
Belfast  (Rural),  Ennistymon  (Rural),  and Ion-  Orders 
donderry, and  the  Rathdrum and  Wicklow Joint ( N o - B i l l. 
Burial  Board  District:  And  the  same  was read  Bill  156. 
the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  presented  a  Bill  to  con- Local 

firm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local  j ^ j ? ®  ^ 
Government  Board  relating to  Camborne,  Heston orders 
and  Isleworth,  Mountain  Ash,  New  Windsor, (No. 4) Bill. 
Southport,  Stratford -  upon - Avon,  Tunbridge  Bill  157. 
Wells,  and  Whitley  and  Monkseaton:  And  the 
same  was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read;  and ordered to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide Third 
Report. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  presented?-—Return  to  an Trade 

230 be suspended, and  that the time  for  deposit­
ing  Petitions  and  Memorials  against  Private 
Bills,  or  against  any  Bill  to  confirm any  Pro­
visional  Order  or  Provisional  Certificate,  and  for  Returns  relative  to  Trade  Disputes. 
for  depositing  duplicates  of  any  Documents 
relating  to  any  Bill  to  confirm any  Provisional  the  Table  ;  and  be  printed.  

Order  or  Provisional Certificate, also for deposit­
ing  at  the  Private  Bill  Office  all  Documents  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His Cyprus.  

relating to  any  Order  under  the  Private  Legis- Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Report  

lation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,   be  ex- on  Cyprus for  1901-2.  

tended to  the first day on  which the House  shall 
sit after the  Recess.—(The  Deputy  Chairman.)  Table. 


Order,  dated  the  2nd  day  of  this instant  April, 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  


No.  110.  


London 
Education 
Bill. 

National 
Opera. 

Nantwich 
Urban 
District 
Council Bill 
[Lords.'] 

Old Bridewell 
Burying 
Ground  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Plymouth and 
Stonehouge 
Gas Bill 
[Lords.]
Queensland 
Investment 
and  Land 
Mortgage 
Bill [Lords.] 
Western 
Trust  Bill 
[Lords,] 

Private Bills, 
&c. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  3.) 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma- Fishery Board 

Bill  to confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of the  jesty's Command,—Copy of  Twenty-first Annual (Scotland.) 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating  Report  of  the  Fishery  Board for  Scotland, being 
to  the  Counties  of  Dublin  and  Wexford,  the  for the  year  1902.  Part  I.,  General  Report. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Q 

Copy 

_ 



Sm—Mst April. 

1903. 

[No. 37. 


Fishery Board 
(Scotland.) 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland.) 

National 
Gallery, &c. 
(Scotland.) 

Court of 
Session 
(Scotland) 
Sheriff 
Courts 
(Scotland) 
Act, 1876. 

Copy   of  Twenty-first  Annual  Report   of  the 
Fishery  Board  for  Scotland, being  for  the  year 
1902.  Part  II.,  Salmon  Fisheries. 

* 

. 

Copy of  Return of  the  Areas,  Population, and 
Valuation  of  Counties, Burghs,  and  Parishes  in 
Scotland, 

Copy of Ninth Annual Report to the  Secretary 
for  Scotland  by  the  Commissioners  and  Trustees 
of  the  Board of  Manufactures in  Scotland, being 
for  the year  ending  30th  September  1902. 

The  Lord Advocate also presented, pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Act   of  Sederunt,  under  the  Sheriff  Courts 
(Scotland)  Act,  1876, anent regulating  the places 
in  Counties  in  Scotland  at  which  Commissary 
Business  shall be  conducted. 
.  Ordered,  That  the  said Papers  do lie  upon  the 
Table. 

Reformatory 
and  Industrial 
Schools (Great 
Britain.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers - Douglas  presented,  by 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Forty-sixth, 
Report  of  His  Majesty's  Inspector   of  Reforma­
tory  and  Industrial  Schools,  for  1902.  Part  I., 
List  of  Schools  and  Detailed  Reports. 

Ordered, That the said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Pauperism 
(England  and 
Wales) 
(Half-yearly 
Statements.) 

Ordered, That  there be laid before  this  House, 
a  Copy  of  Statement of  the  Number of  Paupers 
relieved  on  the  1st  day  of  January  1903,  and 
similar  Statement  for  the  lgt  day  of  July  1903 
(in  continuation   of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No. 
147, of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Grant  Lawson.) 

Sea Fisheries 
of  the United 
Kingdom, 
1902. 

Boyal Navy 
(Retired 
Officers.) 

:  Ordered, That there be  laid before this  House; 
a  Copy  of  Statistical  Tables  and  Memorandum 
relating  to  the  Sea  Fisheries  of  the  United 
Kingdom  in  the  year  1902,  including  also  a 
Return  showing  the  Quantity  of  Fish  carried by 
Railway  from  each   of  the  principal  Ports   of 
England  and  Wales,  Scotland,  and  Ireland,  in 
each  year  from  1897  to  1902, inclusive  (in  con^ 
tinuatiOn  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  161,   of 
Session  1902).—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

:  Ordered,  That  there  be laid before this  House, 
a  Return  of  the  Number  and Rank of  Officers of 
the  Royal  Navy  between  the Ages   of 40  and  60 
years,  who,  by  reason of  compulsory  Retirement 
under  regulations  as  to  Age,  Were  upon  the 
Retired  List  on  the  1st day of  April  1903, and 
who,  during  their  Active  Service,  qualified   as 
Torpedo  Lieutenants  and  became  Specialists  in 
Submarine  Mining,  and  showing  the  annual 
aggregate  Charges  borne  on  the  Non-effective 
Votes  for  such  Officers,  in the following  form  :— 

Qualified as Specialists in Torpedo and Submarine  Service. 

Rank. 

Total Annual  Charge 
Number.  borne on Non-effective 

Vote. 

Flag Officers * 

Captains 

Commanders 

Lieutenants ;» 


Total 

—(Sir  John  Colomb.) 

Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill. 

The Order  for taking  into  consideration}  Upon 
Friday  the  12tb  day  of  June  next,  the  Inn­
keepers'  Liability  Bill,  as  amended 
the 
Standing  Committee,  was read, and  discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill  be taken into  considera­

in 

tion  upon  Friday  the  26th  day   of June  next. 

Local Records
BiU.

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Records  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  24th  day  of this instant  April. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,—Return  to.  an Pauperism 

Order,  dated  the  8th  day   of  this instant  April, 
for  a  Return relative  to Pauperism  (England 
Wales)  (Half-yearly  Statements). 

311(1 
id (Half-yearly 
Statements.) 
Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do lie  upon  the  No.  109. 

' 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  do  now  adjourn Adjournment 

until Tuesday the  21st  day   of  this instant April. (Easter.) 

Balfour.) 

The  House  accordingly  adjourned,   at  three 
minutes before Five  of the clock, till  Tuesday the 
21st  day  of  this instant  April. 

:  [No. 88.]  •  ;  • < 

Tuesday,  21st April, 1903. 
THB  House  met at Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

H E  Broadstairs  Gas  Bill  was read  the third Broadstairs 

time,  and passed. 

GasBM. 

T

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

A  verbal  Amendment  was  made  to  the  Bur-  Burgess Hill 

gess Hill  and Saint John's Common  Gas  Bill;  and  an<J S a i nt 
the  Bill  was read  the  third  time, and passed. 

Common Gas 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to Bill, 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Great  Northern  and  City  Railway  Bill Great 

was read  the  third  time,  and passed. 

CityRailway 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

The  Ipswich  Gas  Bill  was read  the  third  time, Ipswich Gas  


and  passed. 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  


the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence.  


The  Market  Drayton  Gas  Bill  was  read  the Market 


third time,  and  passed. 

Drayton Gas 


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to


m

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  


The  Stoke  Newington  Borough  Council  Bill Stoke  


was read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Newington 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill ooancfl Bill, 


to the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence.  


The  Sutton District  Water  Bill  was  read  the Sutton 

third  time,  and passed. 

District Water 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  thfeir  concurrence. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- London 

tion  the  London  Hydraulic  Power  Bill,  as Hydraulic 

Power Bill. 
amended  in  the  Committee.  


Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  


The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-Maidstone Gas 

tion  the  Maidstone  Gas  Bill,  as amended in  the Bill. 
Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third time*  


The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-Midland 
tion  the  Midland  Railway  Bill,  as  amended  in Railway Bill, 
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read the  third  time. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Clapham 

Second  Reading  of  the  Clapham Junction  and J™^011 and 
Marble Arch  Railway  (No.   1)  Bill j 

K a  y 

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Ordered, That the  said  Order  he  discharged. 
Ordered, That the  Bill be  withdrawn. 

Central 
London 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of  the  Central  London  Railway 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That the  Bill be  withdrawn. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Great
H c c S y,  and   S e c o nd   Reading  of  the  Great  Northern,  Picca-
Brompton 
dilly,  and  Brompton  Railway  (New  Lines  and 
Railway  (New  Extensions)  Bill; 
Bxtenstons) 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the" said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Metropolitan 
District 
Railway 
(Works)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  District 
Railway  (Works)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

North West 
London 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  North  West  London 
Railway  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered, That the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Money.) 

A  Petition  of the  London County  Council, for 

leave  to bring  in a Bill to regulate  the  Expendi­
ture  of  Money  by  the  London  County  Council 
on  Capital Account during  the  current  Financial 
Period,  and  the  raising  of  Money  to  meet such 
Expenditure, was presented, and read ;  and a Bill 
was ordered to  be brought  in accordingly, by  Mr. 
Cohen and  Mr.  John  Burns. 

Metropolitan 
District 
Railway 
(Various 
Powers) BiU. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide Third 

Report. 


Parliamentary 

Papers 


Royal 

Observatory 

(Edinburgh.) 


Army 

(Medical 

Department.) 

Treaty Series  

(No.  5, 1903.) 


Egypt 

(No.  1, 1903.) 


A  Petition  of  the  Metropolitan  District  Rail­
way  Company,  praying  that  Provision  may  be 
made  in  the  Metropolitan  District  Railway 
(Various  Powers)  Bill,  authorising  the  conver­
sion  of the  Metropolitan  District  Railway  (Bow
Extension)  Guaranteed  Stock  into  Consolidated 
Rent  Charge  Stock  of  the  Company,  and  the 
conversion  of  the  Metropolitan District  Railway 
(Bow  Extension)  Second  Guaranteed  Stock 
into  Debenture  Stock  and  Preference  Stock   of 
the  Company,  was  presented,  and  read  ;  and 
referred to  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for  Pri­
vate  Bills. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered to  lie upon the  Table. 

The  following  Papers, presented  by  Command 
of  His  Majesty during  the  Easter  Recess,  were 
delivered  to  the  Librarian  of  the  House  of 
Commons  during  the  Recess,  pursuant  to  the 
Standing  Order  of  the  14th August  1896  :— 

Copy  of  Thirteenth  Annual  Report  of  the 

Astronomer Royal  for Scotland, Royal  Observa­
tory,  Edinburgh. 

Copy  of  Report  of  the  Army Medical  Depart­

ment for the  year  1901. 

Copy  of  Convention  between  the  United 
Kingdom  and  Denmark for regulating  the  Fishe­
ries  outside  Territorial  Waters  in  the  Ocean 
surrounding  the  Faroe  Islands  and  Iceland. 
Signed  at  London,  24th  June  1901.  Ratifica­
tions exchanged  at London, 28th  May  1902. 

Copy  of  Reports by  His  Majesty's  Agent  and 

Consul  General  on  the  Finances,  Administra­
tion,  and  Condition  of  Egypt  and the  Soudan in 
1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

VOL.  158. 

Viscount  Cranborne presented, by  His  Ma-   Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and g^fej1?1 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2952  to 
2958. 

' 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Irish Land  

Command,—Copy  of  Return  of  Proceedings  of^™ missj°n 
the  Irish  Land  Commission  under  " T he  Land

10066  ings'-)
Law  Acts,"  "  The  Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts, 
1883-1891,"  and  "  The  Land  Purchase  Acts,"  

during  the  month  of  February  1903.  


Copy  of  Return  of  the  Number  of  Agrarian  Agrarian 
in  Ireland  which  were Outrages 
Outrages  committed 
reported  to  the  Inspector  General  of  the  Royal  ^  re an  '' 
Irish  Constabulary  during  the  quarter  ended 
31st  March  1903,  " 

Copy  of  Return,  by  Provinces,  of  Agrarian  Agrarian 
Offences  throughout  Ireland  reported  to  the Offences^ 
Inspector  Genera! of the  Royal  Irish  Constabu- (Ireland.) 
lary  between  the  1st January  1902  and the  31st 
December  1902,  showing  the  Number of  Cases 
in which Offenders were Convicted;  the  Number 
of  Cases in  which  Persons  were made  Amenable 
but  not  Convicted;  the  Number  of  Cases  in 
which  Accused  are  awaiting  Trial;  and  the 
Number  of  Cases 
in  which  Offenders  were 
neither  Convicted  nor made  Amenable. 

Mr.  Wyndham  also  presented,—Return to  an Workhouse 
Order,  dated the  2nd  day  of  this instant April,  (jrfi™n"le3 
for a Return  relative to  Workhouse  Infirmaries  (Nuns  Em­
(Ireland)  (Nuns  Employed). 

ployed.) 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich  presented,  by  His  Army 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of;Tapers  relating  g ^ J  L a  w 
to  the  Administration  of  Martial  Law  in  South  Africa.; 
Africa. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His  South Africa. 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Papers  relating 
to  the  Progress  of Administration  in  the  Trans­
vaal and  Orange  River  Colony. 

Copy  of  Papers  relating  to the Finances of the  South Africa. 

Transvaal and  Orange River  Colony. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Railway 
jesty's Command,—Copy of Returns of Accidents  Accidents, 
and  Casualties  as reported to the Board  of  Trade 
by the  several Railway  Companies in the  United 
Kingdom  during  the  year, ending  31st  December 
1902, together with the  Reports  of  the  Inspect­
ing  Officers  of  the  Railway  Department to  the 
Board  of  Trade  upon  certain  Accidents  which 
were  inquired  into. 

Copy  of  Index  to  Reports  of  His  Majesty's  Trade Reports. 

Diplomatic and Consular Representatives  Abroad 
on  Trade  and  Subjects  of  General  Interest, 
1902. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  Coal  Exports, 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  25th  day  of  February&c­
last, for a Return  relative  to  Coal  Exports, &c.  No.'111. 
Return  to  an  Order, dated the  8th  day of  this Sea Fisheries 
instant  April,  for  a  Return  relative  to  Sea °|.th(!  United 
Fisheries  of  the  United  Kingdom,  1902. 

fool 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do  lie upon  the

212 

Table;  and that the  said Returns  be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate presented, pursuant to the  University 

directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Abstract  of  the  Accounts  .of  the  University  of 
Saint  Andrews  to  the  Secretary  for  Scotland,
for the  year  ending  the  30th  September  1902, 
being 

Q  2 



 


 
 
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being  the  A nnual  Report  on  the  state  of  the 
Finances  of  the  University  under  the  provisions 
of  Section  30  of  the Universities (Scotland)  Act, 
1889. 

21s£ April. 

1903. 

[No. 38. 


University 
o£ Saint 
Andrews. 

No,  114. 

Copy  of  Annual  Statistical  Report  by  the 
University  Court  of  the  University  of  Saint 
Andrews  to  the  Secretary  for  Scotland,  under 
Section  30  of  the  Universities  (Scotland)  Act, 
1889, for  the year  1903-2. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Supply 
[6th allotted 
Day.] 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

( In  the  Committee.)  


Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  I.  


1.  Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £.40,600,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty, to  complete  the  Sum necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the year  ending  on  the  31st day 
of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure  in  respect  of 
Royal  Palaces  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  put, 
That  a Sum, not exceeding  £ .  40,500, be granted 
for the  said  Service—(Mr.  Dewar); 

Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the year  ending on the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of the Board of Agriculture, and for  Kew  Botanic 
and Pleasure  Gardens, including  certain  Grants 
in  Aid  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  A  be  reduced  by  £ .  100,  in 
respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  President  of  the 
Board  of  Agriculture — (Mr.  Mansfield) : — 
Motion, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolutions  to be  reported. 
Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 381,333, be granted to His 
Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the Charge  which will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st 
day  of  March  1904,  for  Stationery,  Printing, 
Paper,  Binding,  and  Printed  Books  for  the 
Public  Service  ;  to  pay  the  Salaries  and  E x­
penses of  the  Stationery  Office ;  and for  sundry 
Miscellaneous  Services,  including  Reports  of. 
Parliamentary  Debates  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a Sum,  not  exceeding  £.381,233, 
be  granted  for  the  said  Service.—(Mr.  Claude 
Hay.) 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the [Mr.  Black, 

Yeas, 

\Mr.  Eugene  Wason: 

And, it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

\ 
J 

61. 

\ 
J  7 0. 

Tellers for the] S i r  „ A l ^ a n d er  Acland-1 
( 
J 

1 
' 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Noes 
' 

100. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a Sum, not exceeding  £ .  20s500, be  granted 
for the said  Service—(Mr.  Gibson  Bowles); 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers for the J Mr.  Gibson Bowles, 

Yeas, 
n 

m  ,, 
Tellers  for the 
JNoes, 

(Mr.  Whitley: 
(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

H o o  ^ 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

1123. 
J 

Original  Question  put, and  agreed  to. 
2. £.51,400, to complete th'e Sum for the  Royal 

Parks  and Pleasure  Gardens. 

3.   £ .  27,700,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 

Houses  of  Parliament  Buildings. 

4.   £ . 36,120, to complete the Sum for Expendi­
ture in respect of  Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings. 
5.  £.  30,150,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  Ex­
penditure  in  respect  of  Art  and  Science  Build­
ings,  Great  Britain. 

6.  £.37,500,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  E x­
penditure  in respect of  Diplomatic  and  Consular 
Buildings,  and  for  the  maintenance of  certain 
Cemeteries  Abroad. 

7.  £.339,000,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Customs,  Inland  Revenue,  Post  Office, and  Post 
Office Telegraph Buildings in Great Britain,  and 
certain  Post  Offices Abroad, including  Furniture, 
Fuel,  and  sundry  Miscellaneous  Services. 

8.   £ . 222,000, to  complete  the  Sum  in  respect 
of  sundry  Public  Buildings in  Great Britain,  not 
provided  for  on  other  Votes.. 

9.  £.119,019,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Survey  of  the  United  Kingdom,  and for  minor 
Services  connected  therewith. 

10.  £.14,204, to  complete  the  Sum  for  main­
taining  certain  Harbours  under  the  Board  of 
Trade, and for  Grants  in Aid  of  Harbours. 

11.  £ .  17,980, to  complete  the  Sum  for  con­
structing a new Harbour of  Refuge  at Peterhead. 

Class  II. 
12. Motion  made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £ . 48,288, be granted to His 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also  ac­
quainted  the  House,  that  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the matter  to them  referred  ; 
and that  he  was directed to move, That  the  Com­
mittee  may  have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, this  Evening, 

again resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Great Western 

BilL 

Second  Reading  of  the  Great  Western  Railway  
Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time ; 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words "  upon this day six months."—(Sir Edward 
Strachey.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now "  stand  part of  the  Question:—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put  ; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill be  now  read  a  second 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time;  and  committed. 

The  Midland  and  Belfast  and  Northern Midland and 

Counties  Railways  Bill  was committed. 

J	 

^lfast and 
Northern 
Counties 
Railways Bill. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

^allotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Civil  Services  and Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Class  II. 

1.  Motion  made,  and  Question proposed,  That 
a	  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.381,333,  be  granted  to  

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His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come in course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  Stationery,  Printing,  Paper, 
Binding,  and  Printed  Books  for  the  Public 
Service;  to  pay  the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of 
the  Stationery  Office;  and  for  sundry  Miscel­
laneous  Services,  including  Reports  of  Parlia­
mentary  Debates  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That a Sum, not exceeding  £ . 381,233, be granted 
for the  said  Service—(Mr.  Claude Hay)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers for the f Mr.  Claude Hay, 

\ 

Yeas, 
„ 

J 
\Mr.  Bell: 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA 

. 
Tellers for the I  Hood, 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

55. 

I  109. 
J 

Original  Question  again  proposed : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That a Sum, not exceeding £.381,133, be granted 
for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Whitley); 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the/ Mr.  Whitley, 
"I 
[Mr.  Dalziel: 
j 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA

Yeas, 
m  ,, 
. 
Tellers  for  theJ 
JNoes, 

H q 0 ^ 

{Mx.  Anstruther: 

58. 

I  112. 
J 

Original  Question  put, and agreed  to. 
2.  Motion  made, and  Question proposed,  That 
a  Sura,  not  exceeding   £ .  52,264, be granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray the  Charge  which  will  come in  course  of 
payment  during  the year  ending  on  the  31 st day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  other  E x­
penses  in  the  Department  of  His  Majesty's 
Treasury  and  Subordinate  Departments, 
cluding  Expenses  in respect  of  Advances  under 
the  Light  Railways  Act,  1896  : 

in­

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum, not exceeding  £ . 52,164,  be granted 
for the said  Service—(Mr.  Dewar)  ; 

The  Committee  divided;  

\ 
Tellers for the/ Mr.  Dewar, 
[Mr.  Dalziel: 
I 
f Sir  Alexander  Acland-)

Yeas, 
_  „ 
, 
Tellers for  the 
Noes, 

,, 

H o  < 

[Mr.  Anstruther:  


49. 

115. 

Original  Question  put, and agreed  to.  

Resolutions  to be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House, that  he was  directed  to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave  to 
sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Port of 
London  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of  London  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Railways 
CElectrica 
(Electrical
Power) BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Railways  (Electrical 
Power)  Bill: 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the London 
Second  Reading  of  the London Education  Bill;   Education 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cor-  Corruption 
ruption  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Bm  \Lords-} 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


To-morrow. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Marine 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill I n s n r a n ce 
[Lords] 

Bill  [ l ^ f e .j 

; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


To-morrow. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Post office 


Second  Reading of  the  Post  Office  Sites Bill;  

Sites KH-


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a second  time  


To-morrow. 


The  Order  of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the Coal Mines 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coal  Mines (Certificates) Certificates) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order  of  the day  being  read, for resuming  Sale  of 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Question  proposed intoxicating 
upon the  3rd day of this instant  April,  That  the Sunday BUi. 
Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquors  on  Sunday  Bill  be 
now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be farther adjourned 

till Friday  the  22nd  day  of  May  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Tied Houses  


Second  Reading  of  the  'Tied  Houses  (Freeing) (freeing) 

Bill; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Parliamentary 

Second  Reading  of  the  Parliamentary  Voters  Yot<rr?  .. 
x>  • . 
Registration  Bill;  

Registration 
B i l l-

-o-ii 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Libel Bill. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Church 
Second Reading of the  Church Discipline (No. 2) Discipline 
B i l l.  

'  (No. 2)  Bill. 

1 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Homing  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  p}®s7°rking 
(Repayment 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  of Loans) Bin. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the False 
Second  Reading  of the  False  Characters  Bill;  Characters 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time BiU' 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Coroners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests inquests 
^ S  )
(Railway  Fatalities) Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to £™eity  to 
Wild  Animals  Bill ; 
; 

Ordered, 

Q  3 

Wild Animals 



 
118 

21st—22nd April 

1963. 

[No. 39. 


Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Public 
Trustee Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate (No. 2) 
• Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Ministry of 
Commerce 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Plumbers 
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Merchandise 
Marks Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Solicitors Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned  Debate  on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be  now read  a second  time j 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Vaccination 
Prosecutions 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Yaccination  Prosecutions 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

County Courts 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Local 
Government 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1891) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

' 

Cruelty to 
Animals Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second Reading  of  the  Local Government  (Scot­
land)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  To-morrow. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  a quarter of  an hour  before Twelve 
of  the  clock,  adjourned till  To-morrow, 

[ N o.  3 9 .] 

Wednesday,  22nd  April,  1903, 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 
B I L  L 

A  Money  by  the  London  County  Council  on 

to  regulate  the  Expenditure  of 

Capital  Account  during  the  current  Financial 

London 
County 
Council 
(Money) BiU, 

Period,  and  the  raising  of  Money  to  meet such 
Expenditure,  was  read  the  first time ;  and  re­
ferred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private 
Bills, 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Metropolitan 

BiU to  confirm a Provisional  Order made  by one p ^  ?  joD  j
of  His  Majesty' s Principal  Secretaries  of  State order, 
under  the  Metropolitan  Police  Act,  1886, re­
lating  to  Land  in  the  Royal  Borough  of  Ken­
sington :  And  that  Mr,  Cochrane  and  Mr. 
Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  do  prepare,  and  bring 
it in. 

Mr.  Cochrane accordingly  presented  a Bill to  Metropolitan 

confirm  a Provisional  Order  made by  one of His provisional 
Majesty's  Principal  Secretaries  of  State  under  0rder BiU. 
the  Metropolitan  Police  Act,  1886, relating   to  Bill  158. 
Land  in the Royal Borough of  Kensington :  And 
the  same  was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide Third 
Report. 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-Board of 
jesty's Command,—Copy  of Report of the Labour  ^artment)Ur 
Department,  Board  of  Trade,  and  Statistical (changesm 
Tables  relating  to  Changes  in  Rates of  Wages Wages,  &c.) 
and  Hours  of  Labour  in  the  United  Kingdom in 
1902, with  Comparative  Statistics  for  1893  to 
1901. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That there  be  laid before  this House, Electric 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  p ^ J ^  ^ 
the  Proposals  contained  in the Electric Lighting  order ° na 
Provisional  Order  (No.  1)  Bill.-—(Mr.  Bonar (So. 1) Bill. 
Law.) 

Ordered, That there be  laid before this House, Electric 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  Lighting 
the  Proposals  contained 
Orders included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Pro- (No. 2) Bill, 
visional Orders (No.  2)  Bill.—(Mr.  Bonar  Lata.) 

in  the  Provisional orders 

Ordered, That there  be  laid before this House, Electric 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of p*^*?® al 
the Proposals contained in the Provisional  Orders  orders^ 
included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional (No. 3) Bill. 
Orders  (No.   3)  Bill.—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the. Committee   of Selection 
Selection  ;  That they  had  discharged  the  follow-  ko^ttees) 
ing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee  on  0 
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Pro- Law>&0­
cedure  : —  Mr.  Attorney  General;  and  had 
appointed  in  substitution:  Mr. Solicitor  General. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie-upon  the 

e 

Table. 

Ordered, That Mr. Hayes  Fisher be discharged Public 
from further  attendance  upon  the  Committee  of committee. 
Public  Accounts,  and  that  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  be 
added to the Committee.—(Sir Alexander Acland-
Hood.) 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself Supply, 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  

Class  II.  

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  139,395,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray 

No. 39.]  3  E d w.  YII. 

22nd—23rd  April 

119 

defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on the 31st  day 
of March  1904,  for the  Salaries  and  Expenses   of 
the  Office  of  the  Committee  of  Privy  Council 
for  Trade  and  Subordinate  Departments,  includ­
ing  a  Grant  in  A i d: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  A  (Salaries)   be  reduced  by 
£ .  100, in  respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  President 
of  the  Board  of  Trade.—(Sir  Edward  Strachey.) 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave 
to  sit  again—(Mr.  Dalziel)  :—Motion,  by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

Question  put,  That  Item  A 

(Salaries)   be 
reduced by  £ . 1 0 0,   in  respect  of  the  Salary  of 
the  President  of  the  Board  of  Trade  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
"1  Q„ 
Tellers  for  the f Sir  Edward  Strachey, 
IMr.  Bell:
yu 
If 
fSir  Alexander  Acland-1
I 

Yeas, 

H o o d}	  

~ 
„ 
Tellers  for theJ 
Noes, 

,, 

[ M r.  Anstruther; 

J 

206. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  Item  A  (Salaries)   be  reduced  by  £ .  200, 
in respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  President  of  the 
Board  of  Trade—(Mr.  Scares) i 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Soares, 

Yeas, 
n 

m  ii 
Tellers  for  the)  

i 

)
I Mr.  Charles Allen: 
J 
fSir  Alexander  Acland-)

H o o d>	  

U e 7. 

[No.  40.] 
Thursday,  23rd  April,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

Tl/TR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Port of 

from  one of  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for  London Bill 

Private  Bills,  pursuant  to  the  Order  of  the  orders  ^ 
House  of  the 7th day of  this  instant April,  That, applicable 
in  the  case  of  the  following  Bill,  the  Standing thereto 
Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  have  been  ^ ^  e 
complied  with,  viz.:— 

Port  of  London  Bill. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bill 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for Petitions 
Private  Bills, That,   in  the  case  of  the Petition  ^ ^ n f  t 
for  the following  Bill,  the  Standing  Orders  have complied 
not  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

with.) 

Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  (Exten­

sion  of  Time)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  On Standing  Orders. 

A  Petition  of  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Baker Street 
Railway  Company  for  leave   to  bring  in  a  Bill and Waterloo 
to  extend  the  time  limited   by  the  Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo  Railway  Act,  1903,  for  the  com- Time.) 
pulsorv purchase  of  Lands,  and  for  the  construc­
tion  of  certain  of  the  Railways  authorised  by 
that  Act,  and  for  other  purposes,  was  presented, 
and  read;  and referred  to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders. 

_ 

o e s? 

;  I Mr.  Anstruther:  • 

J 

Original  Question  put, and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

And, it being after half-past Seven  of the clock, 
the  Chairman  left the  Chair  to  make  his  Report 
to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported.  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  T o­

morrow. 

The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that   he  was directed  to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave   to 
sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  was 
proposed,  That,  in  the  opinion  of  this  House, 
the  protection  afforded  by  the  Government  to 
the  Fishing  Interests  round  the  Coasts   of  Scot­
inadequate —  (Mr.  Cathcart 
land  is  entirely 
Wason):—And 
the  said  Motion  was,  with  leave 
of the  House,  withdrawn. 

Fisheries 
(Scotland.) 	

Law, &c. 
Councils	 
(BiUsTin	 
Parliament)	 
B m-	 

Ordered,  That  it  be  an  Instruction  to  the 

Standing  Committee on Law, and Courts of  Jus­
tice,  and  Legal Procedure,  that  they have  power 
to  extend  the  County  Councils  (Bills  in  Parlia-
ment)  Bill  to  Scotland.—(Mr.  Caldwell) 

Notice  being taken, that  Forty  Members  were 
not  present:—The  House  was  told   by  Mr. 
Speaker   ; .  and  Forty  Members  not  being 
present: —The  House  was  adjourned   by  Mr. 
Speaker,  at  twenty-five  minutes  after  Ten   of 
the  clock,  without  a  Question  first  put,  till 
To-morrow. 

VOL,  158. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bills 
for  ^itiona/ 01 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
Private  Bills,  That,   in  the  case  of  the  Petition  provision) 
for  additional  Provision  in  the  following  Bill,  (Standing 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  Orders not 

. 

.  , 

° 
with,  viz.  :— 

1 
_ 

complied 
wit£) 

Castleblaney, Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway 

(Extension  of  Time)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for Order Bills 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the  case  of  the  following  ^ders 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,   no applicable.) 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz.:— 

Land  Drainage  Provisional  Order  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Ordered,  That  the  Great  Eastern  Railway   Great Eastern 

(No.   1)  Bill   be  re-committed  to  the  fibrmer  j ^  1 ^ 3 ^ 
Committee. 

^  ^  ^  1 

Ordered,  That  it  be  an  Instruction  to  the  g^ a E y a" t e ra 
Committee  on the Great Eastern Railway  (No.  1)  (No. 2) Bill. 
(re-committed)  Bill  and  the  Great  Eastern  Rail­
way  (No.   2)  Bill,  that  they  have  power,  if  they 
think fit, to consolidate the  said  two Bills,   or  any 
part  or  parts thereof  respectively,  into  one  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  leave   to 
proceed  with  the  said  Bills  To-morrow.—(Mr. 
Ernest  Gray.) 

Ordered,  That  leave be given to bring  in  a Bill Electric 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by pro^sional 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting   orders (No. 4.) 
Acts,  1882  and  1888,  the  Electric  Lighting 
(Scotland)  Act,  1890,  and  the  Electric  Lighting 
(Scotland)  Act,  1902,  relating   to  Borrowstoun­
ness,  Cambuslang, Irvine,  Kilmalcolm,  and  Kirk­
intilloch:  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and  Mr. 
Gerald Balfour  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered, That leave  be  given  to  bring in  a Bill Electric 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by pj-oviaiemal 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting   orders (No. 5.) 
Acts,  1882  and  1888,  relating  to  Abersychan,
Calverley,  Falmouth,  Horsforth,  Launceston, 
Maesteg, 
Q  4 



120 

23rd  April 

1903. 

[No. 40. 


Maesteg,  Walton-upon-Thames,  Warmley,  Whick* 
ham, and  Wigan (Rural)  :  And  that  Mr.  Bonar 
Law  and  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

the formation of Education Committees  approved 
up to  the 31st day of  March  last by  the Board   of 
Education,  under  Section  17  of  the  Education 
A ct   of  1902. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders (No. 6.) 

Ordered,  That  leave be given to bring in  a Bill 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting 
Acts, 1882 and  1888,  relating   to  Bexley  (Exten­
sion),  Bridgwater  and District,  Bromley  (Rural), 
Hendon  ( Amendment), Huddersfield (Extension), 
Leatherhead  and  District  (Extension),  Prestwich 
(Amendment),  Stroud,  and  Whitchurch  and 
Pangbourne  :  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and  Mr. 
Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented  a  Bill   to  confirm 
certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by the  Board of 
Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888, the  Electric  Lighting  (Scotland)  Act, 
1890,  and  the  Electric  Lighting  (Scotland)  Act, 
1902,  relating  to  Borrowstounness, Cambuslang, 
Irvine,  Kilmalcolm,  and  Kirkintilloch  :  And  the 
same  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented  a  Bill   to  confirm 
certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by  the  Board 
of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts, 1882 
and  1888,  relating  to  Abersychan,  Calverley,
Falmouth,  Horsforth, 
Launceston,  Maesteg,
Walton-upon-Thames,  Warmley,  Whichham,  and 
Wigan  (Rural):  And  the  same  was  read  the 
first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented  a  Bill   to  confirm 
certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by  the  Board 
of  Trade  under  the  Electric Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888,  relating  to  Bexley  (Extension),  Bridg­
water  and  District,  Bromley  (Rural),  Hendon 
(Amendment),  Huddersfield  (Extension),  Lea­
therhead  and  District  (Extension),  Prestwich 
(Amendment),  Stroud,  and  Whitchurch  and 
Panghourne:  And  the  same  was  read  the first 
time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative   to  Work­
house  Infirmaries  (Ireland)  (Nuns  Employed), 
which  was  presented  upon  the  21st  day   of  this 
instant  April, be  printed. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  4)  Bill. 
Bill  159. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No. 5)  Bill. 
Bill  160. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  6)  Bill. 
Bill  161. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Third 
Report. 
Workhouse 
Infirmaries 
(Ireland) 
(Nuns  Em­
ployed.) 

No.  115. 

Land  Law 
(Ireland) 
Act,  1887 
(Eviction 
Notices.) 

Sir  William  Anson  also  presented,  pursuant to Endowed 
the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—  1869°!™!°'' 
Copy  of  Scheme  under  the  Endowed  Schools   amending 
Act, 1869, and  amending  Acts, for  the  Manage-   Acts, 
ment  of  Chew's Foundation,  in  the  Parish   of
Dunstable,  in the County of  Bedford,  founded  by 
Deed  of  16th  September  1724. 

  No.  121. 

Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table j  and  that  the  Paper  relative   to  the  En­
dowed  Schools  Act,  1869,  and  amending  Acts, 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return   to  an 
Order,  dated  the  22nd  day   of  this  instant  April, 
for  a Return  relative   to  the  Electric  Lighting 
Provisional  Order  (No.   1)  Bill. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  22nd  day   of 
this instant  April,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the 
Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  (No.   2) 
Bill. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  1)  BUI. 
No.  116. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  2)  Bill. 
No.  117. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  22nd  day   of 
this instant  April,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the 
Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3) 
BilL 

Ordered, That  the said  Returns do lie upon the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  3)  Bill. 
No.  118. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma-   Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command, —  Copies   of  Diplomatic  and J^^ 1?1 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series, Nos. 2959 and 
2960. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before  this  House,  Financial 
a  Copy   of  Statement  of  Revenue  and  Expendi- jg®^611*' 
ture  as laid  before  the  House   by  the  Chancellor
'j^g 
of  the  Exchequer  when  opening  the  Budget.— 
(Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer.) 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer  accordingly 

presented  the  said  Paper. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and   be  printed. 

Lord  Edmond  Fitzmaurice  reported  from  the 
Standing Committee  on  Law, and Courts  of  Jus­
tice,  and  Legal  Procedure,   to  whom  the  County 
Councils  (Bills in Parliament)  Bill  was referred  ; 
That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Instruction  of  the 
House,  dated  the  22nd  day   of  this instant  April, 
they  had  extended  the  provisions   of  the  Bill   to 
Scotland;  that  they  had  gone  through  the  Bill, 
and  made  Amendments 
thereunto;  and  that 
they had  amended  the  Title  as followeth  :  A  Bill 
to  empower  County  Councils  to  promote  Bills  in 
Parliament. 

Law, &c. 

County 
Councils 
(BiUs in 
Parliament) 
BiU. 

[Title 
amended,] 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  Bis  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Return  under  Section  7 of 
the  Land  Law  (Ireland) A c t,  1887,  of  the  Num­
ber  of  Eviction  Notices  filed  in  the  High  Court 
of  Justice  and  County  Courts  in  Ireland  during 
the  quarter  ended  the  31st  day   of  March  1903. 
Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

No.  120, 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Minutes   of  Proceedings  of 

No.  120. 

the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing  Committee, be  taken  into consideration 
upon  Monday  next;  and  be  printed. 

Bill  162. 

Table. 

Mr.  Hanbury  presented,   by  His  Majesty's 
British 
Forestry 
(Departmental  Command,—Copy  of Minutes  of  Evidence  taken 
Committee.)  before  the  Departmental  Committee  appointed 
by  the  Board  of  Agriculture  to  inquire  into  and 
report  upon  British  Forestry  ;  with  Appendices 
and  Index. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Board of 

Sir  William Anson  presented, by His  Majesty's 

Education 
Committees.) 

Command—Copy   of  Statement  of  Schemes  for 

Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson, Baronet,  Member for  the   New  Member 

County  of  Cornwall (North Western or Camborne sworn. 
Division),  was  sworn. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection 
Selection;  That  they  had  added   to  the  Standing  (Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts   of  Justice,  and  Committees.) 
Legal  Procedure  the following  Fifteen  Members
in  respect  of  the  Borough  Funds  Bill:—Mr.   Borough 
Brigg,  Mr.  John Burns,  Mr.  Caldwell, Mr. Jesse Funds Bill. 
Collings,  Mr.  Shepherd  Cross,  Mr.  Charles 
Douglas,  Mr.  Joseph  Howard,  Mr.  Grant  Law­

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Trade, &c. 

Sheep Scab 
Bill. 

Law, &c. 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer of 
Powers)  Bill. 

Home 
Industries 
Bill. 

Bill  163. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

Bill  164. 

Business of 
the House 
(Ways and 
Means.) 

son,  Mr.  Llewellyn,  Mr.  Walter  Long,Mr.  Peel, 
Colonel  Sackville,  Sir  Edward  Strachey,  Mr. 
Tomhinson,  and  Mr.  John  Wilson  (  Durham). 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee;  That  they  had  added   to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactured  the  fol­
lowing  Fifteen  Members  in  respect  of  the  Sheep 
Scab  Bill  :—Mr.  Buchanan,  Mr.  Chaplin,  Earl 
of  Dalkeith,  Sir  Michael  Foster,  Sir  Robert 
Gunter,  Mr.  Hanhury,  Mr.  Hudson,  Mr.  Nichol­
son,  Mr.  O'Neill,  Mr.  Philips,  Mr.  Price,  Mr. 
Soares,  Mr.  Spear,  Mr.  Vaaghan-Davies,  and 
Mr.  Courtenay  Warner. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they  had  added  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Legal  Procedure  the  following Fifteen  Members 
in  respect  of  the  Local  Government (Transfer  of 
Powers^  Bili:—Mr.  Brigg,  Mr.  John  Burns, 
Mr.  Caldwell,  Mr. Jesse  Collings,  Mr. Shepherd
Cross,  Mr.  Charles Douglas,  MY. Joseph  Howard, 
Mr.  Grant  Lawson,  Mr.  Llewellyn,  Mr.  Walter 
Long,  Mr.  Peel,  Colonel  Sackville,  Sir  Edward 
Strachey,  Mr.  Tomkinson, and  Mr.  John  Wilson 
(Durham). 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Colonel  Denny,  supported  by  Mr.  Charles 
Douglas,  Mr.  John  Burns,  Mr.  John  William 
Wilson, Mr.  Emmott,  and Mr. Fenwick,  presented 
a  Bill  for  the  better  regulation   of  Home  Indus­
tries  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Friday  the  17th  day  of  July 
next:  and  to be  printed.. 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  supported   by  Mr.  Grant 

Lawson,  presented  a  Bill  to  provide for  the  Bor­
for 
rowing  by  Loeal  Education  Authorities 
certain  purposes  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and 
to  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee   of  Ways  and 
Means  have  precedence  of  the  Business  of 
Supply  this  day,  and that the Proceedings  ot  the 
Committee  of  Ways  and  Means,  if  under  con­
sideration  at  Twelve  o'clock  this  night,   be  not 
interrupted  under  the  Standing  Order  (Sittings 
of  the  House).—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Customs—Tea. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 

the Customs  Duty  now  charged on  Tea shall  con­
tinue to be charged until  the  First day of  August, 
Nineteen  hundred  and  four  (that  is  to  say)  ;— 

Tea 

the  pound  Six  pence. 

—(Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer.) 

And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to move,  That  the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

agaiu  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved 

itself into  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Customs—Tea. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the Customs Duty  now charged  on Tea shall  con-

VOL.  158. 

Ways and 
Means. 

tinue  to be charged until the First  day  of  August^ 
Nineteen  hundred  and four  (that  is  to  say) ::— 

Tea 

- 

the  pound  Six  pence. 

—(Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer.) 

Amendment  proposed,  to  leave  out  the  word 
"  Six,"  in  order  to  insert  the  word  " F o u r . "  — 
(Mr.  Loagh.) 

Question  put,  That  the  word  " S i x  "  3tand 

part  of  the  Question  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  „ 
,, 
Tellers  for  the  I  H ( ) (<  

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(Sir  Alexander  Acland-~\ 

I  184. 

l e a s, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  "j 
J 

1 Mr.  Causton: 

Noes, 

76. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to be  reported. 

Friday,  24th  April,  1903 : 

Continuance  of  Additional  Customs  Duties  on 
Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the Additional Customs Duties on Tobacco,  Beer, 
and Spirits imposed by Sections Two, Three, Four, 
and Five of  the Finance Act,  1900 (including  any 
increased Duties imposed by  Section  Five of  that 
Act),  shall  continue to be  charged  until  the First 
day  of  August,  Nineteen  hundred  and  four.— 
(Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer.) 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question,  That 
the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and ask  leave 
to  sit  again—(Mr.  Chancellor of the  Exchequer), 
—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the  

Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That  

the  Committee  had  come  to  a  Resolution.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the  matter  to  them  referred  ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being read,  for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of the 
21st day ofthis instant April  (Afternoon  Sitting);  sitting] 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   b e  received  upon  Report. 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  receiving   Supply 

the Report  from  the  Con.mittee   of  Supply of  the 
21st  day of  this  insiant April  (Evening  Silting)  ; sitting] 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon  Report. 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  re- Supply 

ceiving  the  Report 
Supply  of  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant  A p r i l; 

from  the  Committee   of  kTport^"1"1 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Irish Land 

Second  Heading  of  the  Irish  Land  Bill;

Bl11­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  development 
Grant  B i l l; 

Grant Bill. 

R 

Ordered, 

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Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Foreigners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages Marriages 

Port oiE 
London  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of  London Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Bail ways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Railways  (Electrical 
Power)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London Education  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Hill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Prevention of
B u T r f t .]

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

  Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cor­

ruption  Bill  [Lordsj ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Marine 
Insurance 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill 
[.Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Post Office 
Sites Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  Government 
Franchise  and  Representation 
Companies)  Bill; 

Franchise 
(Extension  to; 1 and Repre-

sentation 


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  (Extension to 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Companies) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   P o or  L aw 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers'  Officers' 
Superannuation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

.  Nation 
Ordtred, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  (Scotland) 

upon  Monday  next. 

' 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Outdoor 

Committee  on  the  Outdoor Relief  ( Pensioners s 
TJ-II 
1 4 1 1 1 ! 

. 

(pensioners) 
Bill. 

Resolved, That  this House will, upon  Thursday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Sunday 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot­
land)  Bill  ; 

Bm. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Clubs 

Second  Reading  of  the  Clubs  Registration  Registration 
(Scotland)  Bill; 

_  ^Scotland) 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Prevention  of 

Housing of 
the Working 
Classes Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  21st  day  of  May  next. 

Elementary 
Education 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee on the Elementary Education  Amend­
ment  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Land  Tenure 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Land  Tenure  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bankruptcy 
Law Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second Reading of  the Bankruptcy  Law  Amend­
ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill 

The Order  of the  day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland) Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Petroleum 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Petroleum  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Solicitors 
•(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland) 
Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Second Reading of the  Prevention  of  Cruelty to  f'™1^ t0 
Wild  Animals  Bill  ; 

^ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ministry of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry of  Commerce  Commerce 
Bill  ; 

BlU" 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Vaccination 
Second  Reading  of  the  Vaccination  Prosecu- ^"!secutlons 
lions  Bill; 

r » -n  

Bul­

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second Reading of  the  Local  Government  (Scot- Government 
land)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

AcUi394) 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  Amendment 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Aclde.ibrooke's 
Second  Reading  of  Addenbroohe's  Hospital  Hospital  Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

streams B^lk 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Public Health 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Health  Bill; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Toor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- SuPer-. 
»  
tion  (Ireland) Bill;  

j .  -D-n 

annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

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Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Trustee 
Act  (1893) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act  (1893) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1838) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1858) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1886) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Local 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Clrela^BUL  W ) B m  ; 

= 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  (Ire­

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Housing  of 
the  Working  Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of the  Working 
(Lomkm)  Bill.  Classes  (London)  Bill; 

[ N o.  4 1 .] 

Friday,  24th  April,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S, 

[If   R .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table.—Report  Provisional 
111  from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That,  in  the  case  of  the  following o^feMmg 
Bill,  referred  on the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  theret.° 
have  been  complied  with, viz.  :— 
with!)  ° 

Electric  Lighting  Provisional Order (No.  1) 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr,  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Provisional 
J3

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ?^deLBll'
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  following  orders 
Bill, referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  no  applicable.) 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz.:— 

1 

Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 

Orders  (No.   3)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Tab'e,—Report  Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the case of  the  Petition for  provision) 
additional  Provision  in  the  following  Bill,  the  (Standing 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, ^m^ied^ 
viz.:— 

_  with.)

Metropolitan  District  Railway 

(Various 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

Powers)  Bill.  


upon  Wednesday  next. 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Yaccinalion  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading of the Crofters'  Holdings  (Scot­
land)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the  


Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  


The  London  Hydraulic  Power  Bill  was  read  London  


the  third  time, and  passed. 

, 

fow'er  Bill  


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  


the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  


The  Maidstone  Gas  Bill  was  read  the  third  Maidstone 

time,  and  passed. 

Gas  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Midland  Railwav  Bill  was read  the  third  Midland  


time,  and  passed. 

" 

Railway  Bill.  


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  


the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  


The  Order of the  day being  read, for resuming 
Crilelty  to 
Animals  Bill.  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March 
last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Charing  Cross, 
tion  the  Charing Cross,  Euston,  and  Hampstead Hampstead1 
Railway  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee. 

Railway 

A  Clause  (Saving  rights  of  the  Crown)  was B"1­

/

twice  read;  and  made  part  of  the  Bill. 

And  Amendments  were made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time. 

Commons 
(Inclosure 
Awards.) 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this  House, 
a  Return  of  all  Inclosure  Awards  or  Copies  of 
Inclosure  Awards  which  are  at the  present  time 
deposited  or  enrolled  with  the  Clerks  of  the 
Peace  or  of  the  Councils  of  the  Counties  of 
England  and  Wales, setting  out  alphabetically 
under  the  head  of  each  County  the  Name  of 
each  Common  affected  by  an  Award,  the  Parish 
or  Township  in  which  each  such  Common  was 
situated,  and  stating  the  Date  of  the  Act  of 
Parliament  authorising  the  Inclosure  and  the 
Date  of  the  Award.—(Sir  John  Brunner.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  eighteen  minutes  after  Twelve  of 
the  clock  on  Friday  morning, adjourned 
till  this  day. 

VOL.   158. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- City  and  


tion  the  City  and  South  London  Railway  BiU, 
as amended  in  the  Committee. 

A  Clause  (For  the  protection  of  Henry  Daw­
son  and  others)  was twice  read  :  and  made  part 
of  the  Bill. 

South 

London 
Railway  Bill. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill.  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third time. 


The  Land  Drainage  Provisional  Order  Bill  Land 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time; 
and committed. 

Order  Bill. 

A  Petition  of  the  Empire  Electric  Light  and  Romford  and 

Power Company, Limited, praying that pro vision  District 
may  be made  in the  Romford and District  Tram- BUI. Ways 
ways  Bill  authorising  the  transfer  from  the 
Council  of  the  Urban  District  of  Romford  to 
the 
R  2 



­
21s£ April. 

1903.  [No. 38. 


124 
the  Empire  Electric  Light  and  Power  Company 
of the Undertaking  under  the  Romford  Electric 
Lighting  Order,  1900,  authorising  the  Council 
to  supply  Electricity  within the  Romford  Urban 
District,  was  presented,  and  read;  and referred 
to  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

read;  and ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

Petitions 
e 1 lons- 
Vide  Third 
Eeport. 
Africa 
(No.  2,  1903.)   j e s t y '  s  Command, — Copy  of  Correspondence 
relating  to  the  Recruitment  of  Labour  in  the 
British  Central Africa  Protectorate  for  employ­
ment in the  Transvaal, 

Yiscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Education 
Second  Reading  of  the  Education  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill; 

BUL 

_ 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  15 th day  of  May  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Smalt  Holders 

Second  Reading of  the  Small  Holders  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill; 

Bl11­

_ 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  27th  day  of  May  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Acts 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Acts  Amend-  Amendment 
ment Bill  ; 

. 

1 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon 

upon  Monday  next. 

the  Table. 

Police 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  presented,  pur­

  s u a nt   t 0  t he

Boroughtand
  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament, 
England and  —Copy of Reports of the Inspectors of Constabu-
l a ry j  f o r  the  year  ending  29th  September  1902, 
Waies.) 
No. 122.  made  to  Ilis  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of 
State, under  the  provisions of  the  Statute  19 & 
20  Vic. c.  69. 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Private  Bills 
(  roup c.) 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  informed 
j j o u g ej   That  the  Committee  on  Group  C 
of  Private  Bills  not  being  appointed  to  meet 
until  Tuesday  next,  the  parties  promoting  the 
Commercial  Commercial  Gas  Bill,  which  was  set  down  for 
consideration  upon  the  first  day  of  the meeting 
Gas  Bill, 
of the-Committee,  had appeared  before  him  and 
proved  that  the  evidence  of  Professor  Vivian 
Lewes, of  the Royal  JN aval  College, Greenwich,
and  !Jr.  Clowes,  Chemist, and  Gas  Examiner  to 
the  London  County  Council,  was  essential  to 
their  case,  and  that  their  attendance  could  not 
be  procured  without  the  intervention  of  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  Professor  Vivian  Lewes  and 
Dr.  Clowes  do  attend  the  Committee on Group C 
of  Private  Bills  on  Tuesday  next,  at half-past 
Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Cheap  Trains 
Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time, upon 

Tuesday  the  21st  day  of  July  next,  the  Cheap  

Trains  Bill  was read, and  discharged.  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Licensing  Law  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Compensa-  Second  Reading  of  the  Licensing  Law  (Com-
Renewal) Em. pensation for  Non-Renewal)  Bill ; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read a 
second  time  ; 

An Amendment WHS proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving  out  the  word  "  now,"  and, 
at  the end  of  the  Question,  adding  the  words 
"  upon  this  day  six  months."—(Mr.  Whittaker.)
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand  pari, of  the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for the  | Mr.  Butcher, 
I Mr.  Wharton: 

1  0fi 
f 
Tellers for the  j Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone, \
(Mr.  William MiArthur: J 

Yeas, 

Noes, 

133. 

So  it  was resolved  in the Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a second 
time ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Friday  the  19th day  of  June 
next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Mines  (Eight 
Second  Reading  of  the  Mines  (Eight  Hours)  Hours)  Bill. 
Bill  ; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday .next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bankruptcy 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankruptcy  Act  (1883)  Act  (1883) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Amendment 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  8th day  of  May  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Liquor Traffic 

Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local £ooa'  Ve,to 
Veto  ( S W W)  Bill  ;  _ 
} 

_   g n 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Criminal 
Alieus  BiU-

Second  Reading  of  the  Criminal Aliens  Bill;

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be.read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  steam  Engines 

Second  Reading  of  the  Steam  Engines  anda nd   Boilers 
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill; 
C b ™ B i l l. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Highways Bill. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Highways  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Market 
Second Reading  of the  Market  Gardeners'  Com-  Gardeners 
T> • 11 
p e n s a t i on  B i ll  ; 

Bill. 

, • 

Compensation 

Omered,  That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-  Dilapidations 
tions  Bill; 

BlU-

_ 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local  Records 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Records  Bill; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved itself  Elementary  

into a Committee  on  the  Elementary  Education  j ^ g  0 * ^  ^  

Amendment  Bill.

m

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   and  No.  2,  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Mr.  

Grant  LMWSOH 
reported,  That  the  Committee  

had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him, to 

report  the same,  without  Amendment.  


Ordered, 

 
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2m—27 th  April 

125 


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Petroleum 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Beading  of  the  Petroleum  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Solicitors 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Addenbrooke's  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Hospital  Bill.  Second  Reading  of  Addenbrooke's  Hospital  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Ordered, That leave be given  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
Architects 
(Registration.) to  provide  for  the  Registration  of  Architects : 
And  that  Mr.  Atherley-Jones  and  Sir  William 
Coddington  do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Atherley-Jones  accordingly  presented  a 
Architects 
(Registration)  Bill  to  provide  for  the  Registration  of  Archi-
Bill. 
tects :  And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time; 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Monday  the  18th  day  of  May  next;  and to  be 
printed. 

Bill  1 6 5. 

Great  Eastern  Mr.  Kimber reported  from  the  Committee  on 
Bailway 
the  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   1)  (re-com­
(No.   1) 
mitted)  Bill  and  the  Great  Eastern  Railway 
Bill  and 
Great  Eastern  (No.  2)  Bill;  That  they  hadj  pursuant  to  the 
Railway 
Instruction  of  the  House  of  the  23rd  day  of 
(No.  2 )  Bill 
this  instant  April,  consolidated  the  said  Bills 
consolidated 
into  the  Great  into  one  Bill,  "  for  conferring  further  Powers 
Eastern 
on  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  Company,  and 
Railway  Bill. 
for  other  purposes." 

Mr.  Kimber further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
contained  in  the  Preambles  of  the  Bill  so  con­
solidated, and amended the Preamble  of the No. 1 
Bill  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  pro­
visions of  the  Consolidated  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee, and adopted such amended  Preamble 
as the  Preamble  of  the  Consolidated  Bill,  and 
found  the same,  as amended, to be true  ; and had 
gone  through  the  Consolidated  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to  the  Table ;  and be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  twenty  minutes  before  Six  of  the 
clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  nest. 

[No.  42.] 

Monday,  21th April,  1903. 
THE House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

London  M

County 
Council 
(Money)  Bill 
(Standing-
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one of  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for 
rivate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following 
] Bill,  referred  on the  First  Reading  thereof,  the 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

London County  Council  (Money)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time. 

Electric  Lighting 

Provisional  Orders 

(No.  3)  Bill. 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  4)  Bill. 

Local  Government 

(Ireland)  Provisional 

Orders  (No.   4)  Bill. 

Electric 

Lighting  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  2)  Bill, 

Ordered, That  the Bills  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Thames 
Second  Reading  of  the  Thames  C o n s e r v a n cy   Conservancy 
Bill  : 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  6th  day of  May  next. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Order  Electric 
(No.  1)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a Lighting 
second  time ;  and  committed. 

Provisional 
Order 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional  Local 

(No.   1)  Bill. 

Orders  (No.   3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, Government 
read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

read;  and ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Report. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma 
Districts 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Fifth  Report  to  the 
(Scotland) 
Secretary for Scotland of  the  Congested  Districts Act,  1897. 
(Scotland)  Board,  under  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  Act,  1897. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  presented, pursuant to the  Life  Assurance 

directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy  C O M  P a m e s. 
of  Statements  of  Accounts and of  Life Assurance 
and  Annuity  Business,  and  Abstracts  of  A c­
tuarial  Reports,  deposited  with  the  Board  of 
Trade,  under  the  Life  Assurance  Companies 
Act,  1870, during  the year  ended 31st  December 
1902. 

123. 

Copy  of  Report  of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Light 

Board  of  Trade  under  the  Light  Railways  Act,   Railways  Act 
1896, up to  the  31st  December  1902, and  of  the  18!J  (ReP°rt-) 
Proceedings  of  the  Light  Railway  Commis­
sioners  up  to  the  same date. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Evictions 
Command,—Copy  of  Return  of  the  Number  of  (Ireland.) 
Evictions  from Agricultural  Holdings  in Ireland 
which  have come  to  the  knowledge  of  the  Con­
stabulary,  and also of  the  Number  of  Tenancies 
determined,  in  the  quarter  ended  31st  March 
1903. 

Mr.  Wyndham also presented,—Return  to  an  Evicted 
Order,  dated  the  6th  day  of  this instant  April, Tenants 
for  a  Return  relative  to  Evicted  Tenants  (Ire- (Ireland.) 
land).

N o.  1 2 5. 

Mr.  Wyndham  also presented,  pursuant to  the Sea  and  Coast 
directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  —  Fisheries Fund 
(Ireland) 
Annual  Account  of  the  Sea and  Coast  Fisheries (Non-Con-
Fund  (Ireland) 
(Non-Congested  Districts)  for  gested  Dis-
the  year  ending  31st  December  1902. 

tricts.) 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and that the  said  Return  be  printed. 

0  Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, —  Report 
Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Order  Bills 
(Standing 
Orders  appli- Private  Bills, That,  in the  case of  the  following 
cable  thereto  Bills, referred  on the  First  Reading thereof,  the 
complied 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
with.) 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

V O L.   158. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His  Soutn  Africa. 

Majesty's  Command, —Copy  of  Further  Papers 
relating  to the  Progress  of  Administration  in the 
Transvaal. 

Copy of  Correspondence relating to  the  Pacific  Queensland. 

Island  Labourers  Act,  1901,  of  the  Common­
wealth  of  Australia. 

R  3 

Ordered, 

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27th April. 

1903.  [No. 42. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Civil  Services 
(Supple­
mentary 
Estimate, 
1903-4.) 

N o.  1 2 6. 

Mr. Arthur  Elliot presented, by His  Majesty's 
Command,—Estimate  of  the  additional  Amount 
required  in  the year  ending  31st  March  1904,  to 
pay  a  Special  Gratuity  on  Retirement  (Super­
annuation  and Retired  Allowances). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Estimate be  referred 

to  the  Committee  of  Supply  ;  and  be  printed. 

Trade  Reports

(Annual

Series.)

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2961  to 
2963. 

Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  [Provisional 
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without  o  ^ e rs  con-
Amendment,  to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Reocrt  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the  Local 

Committee  on  the  Local  Government  P r o - G o v e r n m e nt 
visional  Orders  (No.  3)  Bill;  That  they  had  ~  a 
l 
considered  the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  (No.  3)  Bill. 
Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they 
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without  fi*med.l3n~ 
Amendment, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Paper  do lie  upon  the  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


i 

Wars  in  South

Africa and

(Cosfand

Expenditure.)

Ordered, That there  be laid before  this  House) 
a  Return  showing  ( I  )  the  estimated  Amount  of 
War  Charges  in  South Africa  and  China  in­
  curred  up  to  the  31 st day  of  March  1903 ;  (2) 
how these  Charges have  been  met;  aud  (3)  how 
the  Money  borrowed  has  been  raised  (in  con­
tinuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  155,  of 
Session  1902).—(Mr.  Sydney Buxton.) 

Post  Office 
(Contract  for 
the  Convey­
ance  of  Mails 
between 
Glasgow, 
Greenock,  and 
Campbel­
town.) 

Ordered, That there  be laid  before  this  House, 
a  Copy  of  the  Contract,  dated  the  9th  day  of 
March  1903, with  the  Campbeltown  and Glasgow
Steam  Packet  Joint  Stock  Company,  Limited, 
for  the  Conveyance  of  Mails  between  Glasgow,
Greenock,  and  Campbeltown  ;  together  with  a 
Copy  of  the  Treasury  Minute  thereon  dated the 
30th  day  of  March  1903.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

Table. 


Ordered, That  the  Dill  be  read  the  third  time  


To-morrow. 


The  Deputy Chairman reported from the Com- Local 

mittee  on  the  Local  Government  Provisional 
Order  (Housing  of  the  Working  Classes)  Bill;  Order 
That  they  had considered  the  said  Order;  that ( Housing  of 
the  Working-
the  said  Order  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and that 
Classes)  Bill.. 
they  had  directed  him to  report  the Bill, without  [Provisional 
Amendment,  to  the  House.  	

Government 
Provisional 

Order  con­
firmed.]

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Queens- Queensland 

land  Investment  and  Land  Mortgage  Bill 
[Lords],  with  Amendments. 

Mortgage 

Uitimus
Hastes

Ordered, That there be  laid before  this  House, 
a  Return  of  Abstract  Account  of  the  Receipts 

(Account  and

  a n  d  Payments  of  the  King's  and  Lord  Trea­

List  of

Estates.)

Selection 
(Standing 
Committee?.) 

Trade,  &c. 

surer's  Remembrancer  in  Scotland,  in the  year 
ended  the  31st  day  of  December  1902,  in" the 
Administration  of  Estates  and  Treasure  Trove 
on  behalf  of  the  Crown :—:—And,  of  Alpha­
betical  List  of  Estates  which fell  to  the  Crown 
as  Uitimus  Hceres in  Scotland, administered  by 
the  King's  and Lord Treasurer's  Remembrancer, 
in the  same year.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of 
Selection  ;  That  they  had discharged  the  follow­
ing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee  on 
Trade 
(including  Agriculture  and  Fishing), 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures:—Sir  Frederick 
Dixon-Hartland; 
stitution  :  Mr.  Solicitor  General  for Scotland. 

and  had  appointed  in  sub­

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mines  (Eight 
Honrs)  Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Wednesday  next,  the  Mines ( Eight  Hours)  Bill 
was  read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  13th day  of  May  next. 

Local 
Government 
Provisonal 
Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Orders con­
fiimed.] 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 

Committee  on  the  Local  Government  Pro­
visional  Orders  (No.  1)  Hill;  That  they  had 
considered the said  Orders ;  that  the said  Orders 
ought to be confirmed ; and that they had directed 
him to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to 
the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Local 
Government 
Provisiom.l 
Orders 
(N<>. 2)  BiU. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 

Committee  on  the  Local  Government  Pro­
visional  Orders  (No.  2)  Bill;  That  they  had 
that  the  said 
considered  the  said  Orders; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Bill 

[Lords.) 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Western  Western  Trust 

Trust  Bill  [Lords'],  without  Amendment. 

BiU [-£««*».] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time. 

Mr.  Kimber reported  the  North  Eastern  Rail-  N6rth  Eastern 
Railway  Bill. 

way  Bill,  with  Amendments. 
1  Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Table;  and be printed. 
Votes. 

Mr.  Harry  Samuel,  supported  by  Mr.  Brgn-  Shipowners' 

mor  Jones,  Mr.  Ernest  Flower,  Mr.  Sydney
Buxton,  Major  Evans  Gordon, and Mr.  Bell,  pre­
sented  a Bill  to  enlarge the Remedies of  Persons  JJJH 
injured  by  the  Negligence  of  Shipowners :  And 
the  same  was ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Friday  the. 15th  day  of  May  next  :  and to 
be  printed. 

Sir  John  Gorst,  supported  by  Sir  William  Vagrant 
Hart  Dyke,  Mr.  John Burns,  Mr.  Cameron Cor-  Children  Bill. 
bett, Mr.  Ernest  Flower,  and  Mr. Lloyd-George, 
presented  a" Bill  to  provide  for  the  better  Pro­
tection  of  Vagrant  Children :  And the  same Avas 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday 
next;  and  to be  printed. 

16'­

> 

The  Select  Committee  on  National  Expendi-  National 
ture  was  nominated  of  Mr.  Churchill,  Mr.  Expenditure. 
Dillon,  Sir  John  Dorington,  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot,
Sir  James  Fergusson,  Sir  Walter  Foster,  Mr. 
Bonar  Law,  Mr.  Hugh  Law,  Mr.  Lough,  Sir 
Lewis  M'Icer,  Sir  Robert  Mowbray, Mr.  William 
Frederick  Smith,  Mr.  Trevelyan,  Sir  Edgar  . 
Vincent, and  Mr.  Eugene Wasou 


Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power  to  


send  for  persons, papers,  and  records.  


Ordered,  That  Five  be  the  Quorum  of  the  


Committee.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.)  


A  Motion  


 
 
 
 
 
 
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.No. 42.1  3  EDW.  Y I I. 
Bethesda 
Dispute™1 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That, in  view  of  the grave  social  and 
public  interests  involved  in  the  continuance  of 
the  Industrial  Dispute  at  Bethesda,  this  House 
condemns  the inaction  of  His  Majesty's  Govern­
ment, and  declares its opinion  that  prompt  inter­
vention  on  their  part  is  imperative  to  arrive  at 
a just  and  effectual  settlement—(Mr.  Asquith)  : 
—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon ; 

Bethesda 
Dispute)81 

And  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

Evening. 

Evening Sitting. 
The  Order of the  day being read, for  resuming 
the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  27th  day  of  this  instant  April,  That, 
in  view  of  the  grave  social  and public  interests 
involved  in  the  continuance  of  the  Industrial 
Dispute  at  Bethesda,  this  House  condemns  the 
inaction  of  His  Majesty's  Government,  and  de­
clares  its  opinion  that  prompt  intervention  on 
their  part  is  imperative  to  arrive  at  a just  and 
effectual settlement—(Mr.  Asquitli)  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed: — 
The  House  resumed  the said adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put; 
The  House  proceeded  to  a  Division. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 
after Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning  ; 

Tuesday, 28th  April,  1903 : 

The  Yeas to the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  

Tellers  for therMr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  "1 jg2 


Yeas, 

|Mr.  William  M(Arthur 

Alexa"der

AclandA 

T e l l e rs  f or  t he  f  S i  r
l e l l e rs  tor  t n el
woes, 

So  it passed  in the  Negative. 

[Mv.  Anstruther: 

l 3 1 6; 

J

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The Order of the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  21st  day  of  this  instant  April  (Afternoon 
Sitting)  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
"Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The Order of  the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  21st  day  of  this  instant  April  (Evening 
Sitting)  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order of the  day  being read, for  receiving 
Supply 
[22nd  April]  the  Report  from the Committee  of  Supply of  the 
Report. 

2 2 nd   day  of  this instant  April; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

County 
The  House,  according  to Order,  proceeded  to 
Councils  (Bills  t a k e   ; n t 0  consideration  the  County  Councils 
Bin" i a m en 
(Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing  Committee, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Education 
(Borrowing)  Second  Reading  of  the  Education  (Borrowing) 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

C ustoms—Tea. 

That  the  Customs Duty  now  charged  on  Tea  Customs—Tea. 

shall continue  to  be  charged  until  the  First  day 
of  August,  Nineteen  hundred and four (thatis to 
say):— 

Tea 

- 

the  pound  Six  pence. 

The  said  Resolution,  being read a second time, 

was agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  a  Bill  be brought  in  upon  the  Finance, 

said  Resolution:  And  that  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means,  Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Ex­
chequer,  and  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  do prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means;

Means-

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,  /

resolve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved, That  this House  will, upon  Wednes­
day  next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Irish  Land 

Second  Reading  of  the  Irish  Land  Bill;

Bl11­

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  M onday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  D e v e l o p m e n    Development 
Grant  Bill;  

G r a nt  BlU-

t

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways  

Second  Reading  of  the  Railways  (Electrical  (Electrical  

Power)  Bill; 
Power)  BUL  


°  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  London 
Second  Reading  of  the  London Education  Bill;  Education 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time  1 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marine  

Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill in^rance  

[Lords']; 

Bill [Lords.] 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Municipal 
Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations 9orP?rftic:?s 
(Audit)  Bill;  
(Audit)  Bill. 

# 

_ 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  the  11th  day  of  May  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Coal  Mines 
Second  Reading  of the Coal  Mines (Certificates)  (Certificates) 
Bill; 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order  of  t.he  day  being  read,  for  the  Tied  Houses 
Second  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Freeing)   (freeing)  Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Church 
•  Disciplii 
-
Second  Readingof the Church Discipline  (No.  2)  (No.   2)  Bill. 
Bill; 

D I S C I P ! I NE 

- — J 

-  --

— 

- -

-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Ways  and 
Means 
[23rd  April]  Resolution  ;  which  was read,  as followeth: 
Report. 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported 
from  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means,  a 

f  V O L . 1 5 8. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Housing  of 
Second  Reading of the  Housing  of  the  Working  ^ ^  ^ 
Classes  (Repayment of  Loans) Bill.  
(Repayment 

R  4 

Ordered,   o £  Loans)  Bill. 

 
 
128 

21th—2Sih April 

1903. 

[No. 42. 


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

upon  Monday  next. 

Coroners' 
Inquests 
(Kail way 
Fatalities) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second Beading of the Coroners'  Inquests  (Rail­
way  Fatalities)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- Super­
. 
tion  ( / r e W V B i l l; 

' 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

. 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Trustee 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act  (1893)  Act (1893) 
Amendment  Bill;  
Amendment 

_ 

° 

Public 
Trustee  Bill. 

'lri«  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill; 

upcn  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  H second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  5th  day  of  May  next. 

Plumbers 
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Merchandise 
Marks  Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Solicitors Bill.

  The  Order of the day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made to the  Question,  That the  Soli­
citors  Bill be  now read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

(1858) 

Bill?"1  m en 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1886j Act (1886) 
Amendment 
A 
Amendment  Bui; 
Bill. 

I  TJ-II 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

J 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Tied Houses 

Second  Reading  of the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition)   (Abolition) 
Bill; 

^

m

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Crofters' 

Second Reading of the  Crofters' Holdings  (Scot­
land)  Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

County  Courts

  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

upon Wednesday  next. 

BlU-

Second Reading of  the  County  Courts  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Land  Tenure 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Land  Tenure  Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  18th day  of  June  next. 

Poor  Law 
Officers' 
Super­
annuation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Sunday 
Trading 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' 
Superannuation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Rill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  ( Scot­
land)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Ministry  of 
Commerce 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Vaccination

Prosecutions

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

g e c o r K ]  Reading  of  the  Vaccination  Prosecu­
tions  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Prevention  of
RiveUrs and£

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 

Streams  Bill,

  of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Public  Health
Bill-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  pf the  Public  Health  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upun  Monday  the  1st  day  of June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Acts 
Second  Reading  of  the  'Medical  Acts  Amend-Amendment 
ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Steam  Engines 

Second  Reading  of  the  Steam  Engines  and
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill; 

Boilers 
in Charge) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

upon  Tuesday  the  5th day  of  May  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Elementary 
Third  Reading  ol  the  Elementary  Education  Education 
Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  (lay  being  read,  for  the  Petroleum 

Second  Reading  of  the  Petroleum  Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Solicitors 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee  be  ap- Irish 
pointed  to  inquire  and  report  what  changes  in  Valuation 
the  Irish  Valuation  Acts  are desirable,  in order  Acts" 
to  enable  a  revaluation  of  rateable  property  in 
any  district  to  be  made  on  a  basis equitable  to 
all classes of ratepayers,  and  to be  brought  into 
force  in  an  effective manner. 

The  Committee  was  accordingly  nominated 
of  the  Lord  Advocate,  Mr.  Clancy,  Sir  John 
Colomh,  Mr.  Charles Craig, Mr.  Charles  Douglas, 
Mr.  Duhe,  Mr.  Goulding,  Sir  James  Haslett,
Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill,  Mr.  Hozier,  Mr.  Lee,
Mr.  Lough,  Mr.  M'Cann,  Mr.  M'Killop,  and 
Mr.  Randies. 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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27th—28th April. 

129 


Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power  to 

send for  persons, papers,  and records. 

Ordered,  That  Five  be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  2) Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  Government 
third  time, and passed. 

o X  f 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to (No. 2 )  Bill, 

And  then  the  House,  having continued  to 
sit till a quarter of  an hour  after  Twelve 
of  the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  ad­
journed  till this  day. 

[No.  43.] 

Tuesday,  28th  April,  1903.  

THE  House  met at Two of  the  clock.  


P  E A T E R S. 

A  M O T I O  N  being  made, That the Charing
Cross, Euston,  and Hampstead Railway Bill 

be now read  the third time  ; 

Mr.  James Campbell, by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand, acquainted the House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed of  the purport of  the  Bill, 
gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House  may  do 
therein  as they  shall think  fit. 

Then  the Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed, with a  New  Title,  as followeth: 

An  Act   to  confer  further Powers  upon  the 
Charing Cross, Euston,  and Hampstead Railway 
Company;  to  transfer  to and  vest  in that  Com­
pany  the  Powers of  the Edgware  and Hampstead
Railway Company;  to authorise Agreements with 
the  Underground Electric  Railways Company of 
London, Limited, and  for  other  purposes. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

Charing  Cross,
Euston,  and 
Hampstead 
Railway  Bill. 

[New Title.] 

City and
South  London
Railway Bill.

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  City  and 
  South  London Railway  Bill be now read the third 

^ 

. 

And  Notice  being  taken,  That  the interest   of 
the  Prince  of  Wales,  as  Duke  of  Cornwall,  is 
concerned  therein  ; 

Mr.  James  Campbell, by  Command  of  His 
Royal  Highness,  acquainted  the  House,  That 
His  Royal  Highness,  having  been  informed   of 
the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as 
far  as  His  Royal  Highness's  interest  is  con­
cerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as they 
shall think  fit. 

Then the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

Sittingbourne 
District  Gas 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  ,the  Sittingbourne  District  Gas  Bill,  as 
amended in  the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were made to the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the Bill be read the third  time. 

Walker  and 
Wallsend 
Union  Gas 
Bill. 

-The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Walker  and  Wallsend Union  Gas  Bill, 
as amended in the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made to the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  the third  time. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order 
(Housing  of  the  Working  Classes)  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  1)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill  was, according  to  Order, read  the 
third time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry the  Bill to 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

VOL.  158. 

the  Lords, and desira their  concurrence. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read the  Government 
third  time, and passed. 

o X i  T 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  3) Bill, 

the  Lords, and desire their  concurrence. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  Electric 
(No.   2)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a Lighting 
second time;  and committed. 

Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  2 )  BUI. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  Electric 
(No.   3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a Lighting 
second time ;  and  committed. 

Provisional 
Orders 
No.  3)  Bill. 

, 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland) Provisional  Local 

Orders  (No.   4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, Government 
read a second time ;  and  committed. 

(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  4 )  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders  Local 

(No.   4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a Government 
Provisional 
second  time  j  and  committed. 
Orders 

(No.  4 )  Bill.  


Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read;  and  ordered to  lie  upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Report. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before this  House,  Bnrghclere 
\ 
y-} 

a  Return  o£  the  Correspondence  between  the 
Trustees  of  the  Poor  Allotment  of  Burghclere,t 
Hants,  and  the  Charity  Commission  respecting 
the  recent proposal to sell the  Land comprised  in 
that Allotment.—(Mr. Channing.) 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time, upon  Local 

Thursday  next,  the  Local  Government  (Scot­
land) Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

giu!  ° 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon Thursday  the  7th  day  of  May  next. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time, upon   Lands 

Tuesday  next,  the  Lands  Valuation  (Scotland) 
Bill  was read,  and discharged. 

If^nd)

BJU-

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the 27th day  of  May  next. 

Lord  Edmond Fitzmaunce  reported  from  the Law, &c. 

Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure,  to  whom  the 
Borough  Funds  Bill  was  referred j  That  they   Borough 
had gone through the  Bill;  and had directed  him F u n da   Bill, 
to  report  the  same, without  Amendment, to  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  No. 127. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes  of  Proceedings  of  No. 127. 

the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Thursday  next. 

Lord  Edmond Fitzmaurice  reported  from  the Law, &c. 

Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure,  to  whom  the 
Local  Government  (Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill  Local 
was  referred;  That  they  had gone through  the  I r S ^ / o  f 
Bill, and  made Amendments  thereunto. 
Powers)6BUI. 
j^o. 128. 

Ordered,  That the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes  of  Proceedings  of  No. 128. 

the  Standing  Committee be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill 168. 

Standing  Committee,  b e  taken  into consideration 
upon  Thursday  next;  and be printed. 

6 

Sir 

130 

27th April. 

1903.  [No.  42.  


London 
County 
Council 
(General 
Powers) Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Private Bills 
(Group 0.) 

Sir John Brunner  reported from the  Committee 
on the London County Council  (General  Powers) 
Bill ;  That, in pursuance of the Instruction of the 
House  of  the 23rd day  of  March  last, the  Com­
mittee  had  struck  out  Clauses  63  and 64 of  the 
Bill;  that they had examined the allegations  con­
tained in the  Preamble of  the  Bill,  and amended 
the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the 
provisions of  the Bill  as submitted to  and passed 
by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as 
amended, to  be true;  and  had  gone through  the 
Bill,  and made Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Sir  John  Brunner  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  on  Group  C of  Private  Bills,«  That, for 
the convenience of parties, the Committee had ad­
journed till Wednesday the  6th  day of  May next. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Private Bills,
(Group  D.)

Nantyglo  and
Blaina  Water 
Bill. 

  Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
GROUP D  o f  Private  Bills;  That the  parties  pro­
  moting  the  Nantygh  and  Blaina Water  Bill nad 
grated  that  the  evidence  of  Mr.  Samuel Hood 
Cowper Coles, J.P., Land  Agent,  of  Penmyarth,
Crickhowell,  Brecon,  was  essential to  their case  ; 
and,  it  having  been  proved  that his  attendance 
could  not  be  procured  without the  intervention 
of  the  House,  he  had  been instructed to  move 
that  the  said  Samuel  Hood  Cowper  Coles  do 
attend  the  said  Committee  To-morrow,  at half-
past Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Coventry 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Scarborough 
Gas  Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment tp the 
Votes. 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 
Law,  &c. 

Pistols Bill. 

Ordered, That Mr.  Samuel Hood  Cowper Coles 
do  attend the Committee on  Group  D  of  Private 
Bills  To-morrow,  at  half-past  Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Committee  on  the  Coventry Electric  Tramways 
Bill;  That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of 
the  House  of  the  17th  day  of  March  last,  the 
Committee  have  considered  the  advisability  of 
inserting  the  additional  Provision  therein  re­
ferred to, and have agreed to the  same. 

The  Deputy  Chairman further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as  amended, to be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

The ^Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Scarborough Gas  Bill;  That 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of the  Bill, and amended  the same, 
and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true; 
and had gone through the  Bill, and made Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be printed. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 
Selection;  That they had added  to the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law, and  Courts  of  Justice, and 
Legal  Procedure  the following Fifteen Members 
in respect  of  the Pistols  Bill:—Major  Kenneth 
Balfour,  Mr.  Thomas  Bayley,  Lord  Alwyne
Compton,  Mr.  Cameron  Corbett,  Mr.  Cremer,
Mr.  Crooks,  Mr.  John  Dewar,  Mr.  Duke,  Mr. 
Helme,  Mr.  Batty  Langley,  Mr.  Lowe,  Sir 
William  Rattigan,  Mr.  Renwick,  Mr.  Stuart-
Wortley,  and  Mr.  Tomkinson. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com-   standing 

mittee  on  Standing  Orders, several  Resolutions;  Ciders, 
which  were  read, as follow  : 

1.  That, in the  case  of  th©  Grindleford,  Bas- Grindleford, 
low,  and  BaheweU  Railway  Bill,  Petition  for   Baslow,  and 
additional  Provision, the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  per-  
mitted to introduce  their  additional  Provision  if 
the  Committee  on the Bill  think  fit. 

ay  1 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Baker  Street and Baker  Street 
Waterloo Railway (Extension  of  Time),  Petition and  Waterloo 
for  Bill, the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dis- (Extension  of 
pensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to Time.) 
proceed  with their  Bill. 

Bailway 

3.  That, in the case of the  Castleblaney, Keady, Castleblaney, 
and Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill,  Keady,  and 
Petition  for  additional  Provision,  the  Standing  Armagh 
Bailway 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the (Extension  of 
parties be  permitted to introduce  their additional Time)  Bill.; 
Provision  if  the  Committee  on  the  Bill  think 
fit. 

4.  That, in the  case of  the  Metropolitan  Dis-  Metropolitan 

trict  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill,  Petition   District 
for  additional  Provision,  the  Standing  Orders  f ^ o u  s 
ought  to be  dispensed  with ;  that the parties  be  Powers)  Bill, 
permitted  to introduce  their additional  Provision 
if the  Committee  on the  Bill think  fit. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 

were  agreed  to. 

, 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by  the  Lords, 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords have agreed  to the Army (Annual)   Army 

Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

(Annual) Bin. 

The  Lords have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  Lif e  Associa-

Act  for  enlarging the  Powers   of  Investment of  tion  of 
the  Life  Association   of  Scotland, and for  other  (Scotland) 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con-
currence  of  this  House. 

1  ^ or 

,

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  An  Hexham  Gas 
Act  to confer further  Powers  upon  the  Hexham  Bill  [Lords.] 
Gas  Company;   to which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intitnled,  An  Lima Railwayg 

A ct   to  extend  the  Objects  and  Powers  of  the  Bill 
Lima  Railways Company, Limited, and for other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  I n d ia  R n b b er 
A ct  for  further  extending  the  Powers   of  the  Gutta  Percha,' 
India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Telegraph 
Telegraph 
Works  Company,  Limited  ;   to which  the  Lords  company  Bill 
desire the  concurrence  of this  House. 

[Lords.]
The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,  An  North's 
Act   to  provide  for  an  increase  and  rearrange-  Navigation 
ment of  the  Share  Capital of North's  Navigation j^®™ 3  BiI1 
Collieries  (1889),  Limited,  and  for  other  pur- ^
poses; to which the Lords  desire the concurrence 
of  this  House. 

r

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An  Faversham 

Act  to confer further Powers upon the Faversham 
Bill 
Gas  Company,  and for  other purposes;   to which iLords-] 
the  Lords  desire the  concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An  Exeter 
Act   to  authorise  the  Exeter  Railway  Company  Railway  Bill 
to  acquire  additional  Lands;  to  revive  and  iLords-] 
further extend  the  time  for  the  completion   of 
their  authorised  Railways  ;  to  raise  additional 
Capital,  and  for  other  purposes ;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire the concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Life  Association   of  Scotland Bill  [ Lords]  Life Associa­

was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

tion  of 
the Scotland 

Bill [Lords.]

The  Hexham  Gas  Bill  [Lords']  was read the  Hexham  Gas 
Bill [Lords.]

first  time. 

Ordered, 

 
No. 43.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

28th—2§th April. 

131 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

The  Order  of the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

* 

Lima Railways  The  Lima  Railways  Bill  [Lords] was read the 
Bill  [Lords.] 

time. 

first 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Tele-
India  Rubber, 
Gutta  Percha,  graph  Works  Company  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 
a M T e l e g r a ph   £ h e f e . 8 t t i me 

Company 
Bill  [Lords.]  Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

North's 

The  North's  Navigation  Collieries  Bill 

C d l i S e s ° B i ll 
[Lords.] 

Faversham 
Gas  BiU 
[Lords.] 

Exeter 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

[Lords~\  w a  s  r e a (J  t h  e 

first  time. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

The  Faversham Gas  Bill  [Lords]  waa read the 

first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Exeter  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  theLondon  Education  Bill; 
And  a  Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words "  upon this day six months."—(Mr.  Sydney 
Buxton.)  o 

And  the  Question  being  proposed.  That  the 
word  "  now  "  stand part   of  the  Question:—And 
a  Debate  arising  thereupon ; 

And, it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening, 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order  of the day  being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  28th  day of  this instant April,  was pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
London Education  Bill be now read a second time; 
Which  Amendment  was,   to  leave  out  the 
word  "  now,"  and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question, 
to  add  the  words  "  upon  this day  six  months  " — 
(Mr.  Sydney  Buxton)  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the word  "  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question   :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the Debate   be  now  adjourned— 
(Mr.  Burdett-Coutts)  :—It  was  resolved   in  the 
Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  T o­

morrow. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  21st  day  of  this  instant  April  (Afternoon 
Sitting)  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  T o­

morrow. 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of £22nd   APrill 
the 22nd  day   of  this instant A p r i l;  

B e p o r t' 

Ordered,  That  the  Beport   be  received  T o­

morrow. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Port of 

Second  Reading   of  the  Port  of  London  Bill ; 

London BilL 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Prevention of 

Second Reading  of  the Prevention of  Corruption Corruption 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Bill [lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Post  Office 


Second  Reading   of  the  Post  Office  Sites   Bill;  Bites Bill. 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  County  Councils  (Bills   in  Parliament) County  

Bill  was, according  to Order, read the  third  time.  S ^ 0 1 ' 8 

* (Jtiins in 


° 

j 

, 

and passed. 

Parliament) 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to Bill, 


the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Means. 

Resolved, That this  House will, To-morrow,  re­

solve  itself  into the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Railways 

Second  Reading   of  the  Railways 
Power)  B i l l;  

8 

. 

(Electrical 

. 

Power) Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Marine 

Second  Reading   of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill 
[Zor<&]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


i 

To-morrow. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Parliamentary 

Second  Reading   of  the  Parliamentary  Voters  g0t<rr® 
Registration  B i U; 

n 
BiS!"  *   ° n 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time:—And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Wednesday,  29th April,  1903  : 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Libel Bill. 

Second  Reading   of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time 

upon  Wednesday  the  6th  day  of  May  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the False 
Second  Reading   of  the  False  Characters  B i l l;  Characters 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Hall-marking 
, 
^Ite(No-2) 

Second Reading  of the  Hall-marking   of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  tame 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply 
[21st  April 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report, 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply   of 
the  21st  day   of  this  instant  April  (Evening 
Sitting)  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Foreigners' 
Second  Reading   of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages Marriages 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  To­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

morrow. 

VOL.  158. 

upon  Wednesday  the  6  th day of  May  next. 

s  2 

The 



1 32 

28th—29th  April. 

1903.  [No. 44. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur- Metropolitan 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Iiocai 
F r a S  e  and  S e c o n  d  Beading  of  the  Local  Government 
Representation Franchise  and  Representation 
(Extension  to 
(Extension to  Companies)  Bill; 
Companies) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
-0  ,  Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty 

Prevention of 
SM 
^ l d A m m a ls   to Wild  Animals  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill be read  a  second  time 

upon Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Liquor 
Traffic Local  s e c o n  a  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

Veto  ( Scotland) Bill; 

upon Wednesday  the  6th day of  May  next. 

Criminal 
Aliens BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

g e C ( md  R e a d i ng   o f  t he   Criminal  Aliens  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Addenbrooke's  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Hospital Bill.  Second  Reading  of Addenbrooke's  Hospital  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor Law 
Super- 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

arekndVBill 

Chew's 
Foundation. 

t i on   i I r e l a n d )  B i l 1 5 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-
sented  to  His  Majesty,  praying  that   He  will 
withhold  His  Consent  from  the  Scheme  under 
the  Endowed  Schools  Act,  1869,  and  amending 
Acts,  for  the  management   of  the  Charity  of 
Chew's Foundation, in  the  Parish of  Dunstable,
in  the  County  of  Bedford,  founded by  Deed  of 
the  16th day of  September  1724.—(Mr.  Ashton.) 
Ordered, That  the  said  Address be  presented 
to  His  Majesty  by  such  Members of  this  House 
as are of  His  Majesty's  Most  Honourable  Privy 
Council  and of  His  Majesty's  Household. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till three  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
lill  this day. 

[No.  44.]  . 

Wednesday,  29th April,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two  of the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

Bake* Street  FT1 H E  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report 
Rau™yterl°° 
fr01?1  t h  e  S e l e c  t  Committee  on  Standing 
(Extension of  Orders, in respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave  to 
bring in the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway 
Time.) 
(Extension  of  Time)  Bill,  might   be  read;  and 
the  same  being  read  ; 

Ordered, That  leave be given to bring in a  Bill 
to  extend  the  time  limited  by  the  Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo  Railway  Act,  1900,  for  the  com­
pulsory  purchase  of  Lands,  and  for  the  con­
struction  of  certain  of  the Railways  authorised 
by  that Act,  and for  other  purposes  :  And  that 
Colonel  Lockwood and  Mr. Pgm  do  prepare,  and 
bring it  in.—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and ordered to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Public 
Petitions* 

Vide Fourth 
Report. 

suant to the directions of  an A ct   of  Parliament,  PoJ'ce­
—Accounts  showing  the  Sums  received  and 
expended  for  ths  purposes  of  the  Metropolitan  

Police  and  Police  Pension  Funds,  during  the  

year  ending  31st  March  1903.  


Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon the 


Table;  and be  printed.  


Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an Wara  in South 

Order,  dated the 27th day  of  this instant April,  chtoaYc^t 
for  a  Return  relative   to Wars  in  South Africa  a n  d  Expen­
and  China (Cost  and  Expenditure). 

diture.) 

N o.  130. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  27th day  of  Ultimus Haares 

this  instant  April,  for  a  Return  relative   to (Accounfand 
Uitimus Hceres (Scotland)  (Account  and  List  of List°of 
Estates). 

Estates.) 

N o.  131. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  27th  day  of 

this instant April,  for  a Return  relative   to  Post the Con-
Office  (Contract  for  the  Conveyance   of  Mails veyance of 
between  Glasgow,  Greenock, and  Campbeltown.  Mails between 

Post Office 
(Contract for 

Glasgow, 
Greenock, and 
Campbeltown. 
N o.  132. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented, pursuant  to Public 

the directions of an Act  of Parliament,—Account Income and 

Expenditure. 
of  the  Gross  Public  Income  and Expenditure  in 
N o.  133. 
the year  ended  31st  March  1903, together  with 
the  Balances  in  the  Exchequer  at  the  com­
mencement  and  at  the  termination of the  year, 
and  the  Amounts  received  into  or issued  from 
the  Exchequer  in  respect  of  Funded  and  Un­
funded  Debt  created  or  redeemed  in  the  said 
year. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be printed. 

« 

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma- Turkey 

jesty's  Command,—  Copy   of  Further  Corre- CNo- 3>l908>)
spondence respecting the Affairs of South Eastern 
Europe. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  there be laid before this  House, Public 
a  Copy  of  Quarterly  Returns,  by  Counties,  of  Elementary 
the  Public  Elementary  Schools (1)  which  have 
been  warned  by  the  Board of  Education  under 
Article  §6  of  the  Code,  including  Schools  from 
which  the  Grant  has been  withheld  under  that 
Article;  (2)  which  have  been  warned   by  the 
Board of Education  that the  Annual  Grant  will, 
in  future,  be  withheld  unless  defects 
in  the 
School Premises  are remedied;  (3)  the  Annual 
Grants to  which  have  been  suspended  for  Three 
Months  or more from  the  date  of  the receipt  by 
the  Board of Education of the Inspector's Report 
on  account  of  defects  in  School  Premises  (in 
continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  240, 
of  Session  1902).—(Sir  Francis  Sharp  Powell.) 

Sir  Charles  Dalrymple  reported  from  the Public 
Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions;  That  (PTe^0M 
they  had examined  the  Petitions  presented  Upon Report.) 
the  30th  and  31st  days  of  March last, and the 
1st, 2nd, 3rd,  6th, 7th, 8th,  21st,  22nd, and  24th 
days of this instant  April,  and had  directed  him 
to make  a Report  thereof to the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Compton  Rickett reported  from  the  Com- Railway Bills 
mittee  on  Group  No.  3  of  Railway  Bills;  That (Group No. 3.) 
the  parties  opposing  the  City  and  North  East City and 
Suburban  Electric  Railway  Bill  had stated that N o r th B^8' 
the  evidence  of  Walter Burgh  Gair,  Merchant,  l^cTriT 
of  8,  Bishopsgate  Street,  London, was  essential Railway Bill, 
to  their  case;  and,  it  having  been  proved  that 
his 



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29th—30^  April 

his  attendance  could  not  be  procured  without 
the  intervention  of  the  House,  he  had  been 
instructed  to  move  that  Walter  Burgh  Gair  do 
attend  the  said  Committee  on  Friday, at  Eleven 
of  the  clock. 

Ordered, That  Walter  Burgh  Gair  do  attend 
the  Committee  on  Group  No.  3  of  Railway  Bills 
on  Friday,  at Eleven  o f the  clock. 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Law, 4c. 

Pistols Bill. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 

Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the  fol­
lowing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Law,  and  Courts of  Justice,  and  Legal  Pro­
cedure  :—Mr.  Stuart-Wortley  (added  in  respect 
of  the  Pistols  Bill);  and  had  appointed  in  sub­
stitution :  Mr.  James  Hope. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the 
Question  proposed  upon  the  1st  day  of  this 
instant  April, That  the  Crofters' Holdings  (Scot­
land)  Act  (1886)  Amendment  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time,  be  resumed  upon  Wednesday 
next. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned Debate on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  28th  day  of  this  instant  April,  was 
proposed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
London  Education  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Which  Amendment  was,   to  leave  out  the 
word  "  now,"  and, at the  end of  the  Question,  to 
add the  words  " upon  this day six  months—(Mr. 
Sydney  Buxton); 

And  the Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  "  now "  stand  part of  the  Question  :— 
The  House  resumed the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
m i, 
Tellers  for the  I  H o o d  > 

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fSir  Alexander  AclandA 

1.300. 

l e a s, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \   1ft„  


J 

Noes, 

\Mr.  William M<  Arthur;)  


So  it was resolved in the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 
Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 

time. 

The  Bill  was accordingly  read  a  second  time  ; 
and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
House, for  Monday  next. 

133 

report whether  any  and, if so, what  Amendments 
are  reasonable  and  necessary  to  improve  t ie 
service  of  Workmen's  Trains  in the  Metropolis 
and  elsewhere,  and  to  secure  the  provision  of 
the  accommodation  required by  Workmen  by all 
Railway  Companies. 

A  Motion  was made, and the  Question  being  Crown Lands 

proposed,  That  this  House  regrets  that  the  (Wale3-) 
Government  have  not  taken  steps to  carry  out 
the  unanimous  recommendations  of  the  Royal 
Commission  on  Land  in  Wales  and  Monmouth­
shire, that  a  Commission,  the members  of  which 
should  have  the  powers  Of  Judges  of  the  High 
Court  of  Justice,  should be  appointed  to  survey 
the  Crown  Lands  in  Wales  and Monmouthshire, 
and  to  make  an extent of  the Rents,  Dues,  &c. 
payable  from  such  Crown  Lands,  and 
is  of 
opinion  that  Sales of  such  Crown  Lands  should 
cease,  except  where  necessary  in  the  public 
interest,  and  that  they  should  be  afforested 
wherever desirable  and practicable—(Mr.  Bryn­
mor Jones)  :—And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Thursday, 30th  April,  1903 ; 

Ordered, That  the  Debate   be  resumed  upon 

Wednesday  next. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-East India 
sented to  His Majesty, that  He will be graciously  (Railways and 
pleased to give directions, that there be laid before 
this  House,  a  Return  showing  the  Estimated 
Position,  as regards  Capital  Expenditure,  of  the 
several  Railways  and  Irrigation  Works  under 
construction  in  India  on  the  31st day  of  March 
1903,  and  the  proposed  Expenditure  thereon 
during  1903-4.—(Mr.  Price.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  British and 

Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat *rish  M?at 
Protection  Bill; 

I  T 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bankruptcy 

Second Reading of the Bankruptcy Law Amend-
ment  Bill; 

,
Amendment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order of  the  day being  read, for resuming  School Board 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed Electorate 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the   (BS^tland) 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time  ; 

Evening  Sitting. 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

Workmen's 
Trains. 

A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  a  Select  Committee be appointed 
to  inquire  into  the  working  and  administration 
of  the  Cheap  Trains  Act,  1883 ;  and  to  report 
whether  any  and,  if  so,  what Amendments  are 
necessary  to  improve  the  service of  Workmen's 
Trains in the  Metropolis  and  elsewhere,  and  to 
secure  the  provision  of  the  accommodation 
required  by  Workmen  by  all  Railway  Com­
panies—(Mr.  Lough);

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  inserting, after the word  "  are," 
the  words  "  reasonable  and."  —  (Mr.  Stuart-
Wortley.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words be  there  inserted  :—It  was resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question,   so  amended,  being 

put; 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee   be  ap­
pointed  to  inquire  into  the working arid adminis­
tration  of  the  Cheap Trains  Act,  1883;  and   to 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

o 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Cinbs 

Second  Reading   of  the  Clubs Registration (Scot-  Registration 
land)  Bill; 

(Scotland) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government   Government 
(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

1^(1894) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time Amendment 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Jury Acts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)  (Ireland)
Amendment  BiH; 

'Amendment 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government Government 
(Ireland)  Bill; 

(Ireland) BiU. 

s  3 

Ordered\ 



1 34 

%dth~~mth 

April. 

1 9 0 3. 

[ N o. 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


Housing  of 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
^Working  Second  Beading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
(London)Bill.  Classes (London)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of the  day being read, for resuming  Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed Voters 
upon  the  28th  day of  this  instant  April,  That  ^ l s t r a t l o  n 
the  Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill  be 
now read  a  second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

till this  day. 

Second  Beading of  the  Vaccination  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order of the day  being read, for resuming 
Cruelty to 
Animals  Bill.  the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read a second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Highways 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading of the  Highways  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical 
Dilapidations  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-
BiU. 

tions  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Tied  Houses 
(Freeing) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the Tied  Houses  (Freeing) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Church Discipline  (No. 
2)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill'be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Merchandise 
Marks  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of the  Merchandise  Marks  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Solicitors  Bill. 

' 

, 

The  Order of the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be now  read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Sunday 
Trading 
(Scotland) 
Bill.  ' 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot­
land)  Bin-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-   Super­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

- ( f a S gW 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  21st  day of  this  instant  April  (Afternoon sitting] 
Sitting)  ; 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this  


day. 


The Order  of the day being  read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of [2ist April, 
the   2 1 st  day  of  this  instant  April  (Evening  g i t t S gf 
Sitting); 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving  Supply 
the  Report from the  Committee  of  Supply of the L22nd   A P r i l ]
22nd  day of this instant  April; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  .read,  f o  r  t h  e  Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Railways 
Second  Reading  of  the  Railways  (Electrical  (El«ctrieal 
Power)  Bill. 
Power)  Bill; 

J 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

0 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marine 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill  insurance 
[Lords]-, 

Bill 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till five minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till this  day. 

Medical 
Act  (1858) 
Amendment 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1858) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

[No.  45.] 

Thursday,  30th April,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of the  clock. 

Medical 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1886) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Crofters'  Holdings  (Scot­
land)  B i l l; 

P R A T E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Provisional 
__  from one  of the  Examiners of Petitions  for  Order  Bills 
rivate  Bills,  That,  in the case  of  the following 

! Sill, referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, the  applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  thereto 
have  been  complied  with, viz.  :— 

®,°™hp3)icd 

Metropolitan  Police  Provisional  Order  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Mr. 

No. 45.]!  3  BDW.  Y I I. 

30th April. 

m 


Private  Bills 
(Petition for 
additional 
Provision) 
(Standing 
Orders not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Eeport 
from  one   of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  Petition 
for  additional  Provision  in  the  following  Bill, 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied 
with,  viz.  :— 

Romford  and District  Tramways  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Post Office 
Sites  Bill 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Western 
Trust  Bill 
[Lords,'] 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one   of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Pri­
vate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  referred  pursuant  to  the  Order   of  the 
House   of  the  6th  day   of  this  instant  April, 
the  Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable 
thereto  have  been  complied  with, viz.  :— 

Post  Office  Sites  Bill. 

The  Western  Trust  Bill  [Lords']  was read  the 

third  time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Dover 
Corporation  Order, read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 
Bill. 

The  Dover  Corporation  Bill  was,  according   to 

A  Bill  to  extend  the  time  limited   by  the 
Baker  Street 
and Waterloo 
Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  A c t,  1900, 
Railway 
(Extension  of  for  the  compulsory  purchase   of  Lands,  and  for 
Time)  Bill. 
the  construction  of  certain  of  the  Railways 
authorised by  that A c t,  and  for  other  purposes, 
was  read  the  first  time;  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  leave   be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Local 
g j ]  } 
confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Government 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating   to 
Provisional 
Orders (No. 5.)  Castlehlaney  (Urban),  Castleblaney  (Rural),  the 
Port   of  Cork, and  the 'Portadown and  Banbridge
Joint  Waterworks  District:  And  that  Mr. 
Attorney  General for  Ireland  and Mr.  Wyndham
do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered,  That  leave   be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Local 
Provisional 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Orders^No. 5.) Local  Government  Board  relating   to  the  Metro­
politan  Boroughs  of  Hampstead,  Holborn,  and 
Lambeth :  And  that  Mr,  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr. 
Walter Long  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Local 
Government  Bill to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Orders (No.  6.) Local  Government  Board  relating   to  Coventry,
Rawmarsh,  Shipley,  and  Tynemouth:  And  that 
Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long   do 
prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Lanarkshire 
and  Ayrshire  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order,  under  the 
Railway 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
Order 
Confirmation.  1899,  relating  to  the  Lanarkshire  and  Ayrshire
Railway  :  And  that the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr. 
Solicitor  General  for  Scotland   do  prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Attorney  General  for  Ireland  presented  a 
Local 
Government  Bill  to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
(Ireland) 
Local  Government  Board  for Ireland  relating   to 
Provisional 
Castleblaney (Urban),  Castleblaney  (Rural),  the 
Orders 
(No.  5)  Bill.  Port  of  Cork,  and  the  Portadown  and  Banbridge
Bill  1 6 9.  Joint  Waterworks  District:  And  the  same  was 

read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  presented  a  Bill   to  con-
firm  certain  Provisional  Orders   of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the  Metropolitan 

VOL.  158. 

Boroughs  of  Hampstead,  Holborn,  and Lambeth :  Orders 
And  the  same  was  read  the first time.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions for Private  Bills;  and  be 
printed. 

6)  uul-
B i l1  1 7 °­

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  presented  a  Bill   to  con-Local 

firm  certain  Provisional  Orders   of  the  Local  Government 
Government  Board  relating   to  Coventry,  Raw-  orderT^1 
marsh,  Shipley,  and  Tynemouth :  And  the  same   (No.  6) Bill, 
Bill  171. 
was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented  a Bill   to  con-Lanarkshire 

firm  a  Provisional  Order,  under  the  Private  
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  A c t,  1899,  ord^ 
relating  to  the  Lanarkshire  and  Ayrshire  Rail-  Confirmation 
way:  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  takenBi11­
into  consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

^ Ayrshire 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public  


read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table, 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Eeport. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  by  His  Majesty's   Marriages,  

Command,—General  Abstract  of  the  Number  of  Births, and  

in ( E n gi a n )j aI1(j
Marriages,  Births,  and  Deaths  registered 
England  and  Wales  in  the  year  1902. 
Wales.) 

Deaths 
T'l 
A1. —

_ 

_ 

_ 

. 

_

_

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  A rnold-Forster  presented,   by  His  Ma-Navy   (Water 
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  on  further  Tube  Boilers.) 
Trials  of  H.M.S.  "  Hyacinth" 
"  Minerva" 
Water  Tube  Boilers. 

and  H.M.S. 
(with  Diagrams),  with  respect   to 

Ordered,  That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant   to  Companies 
the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—  (Winding-up) 
Account  showing  the  Receipts  and  Expenditure   A o^ 1 8 9 1°', 
on  account  of  Proceedings  under  the  Companies 
(Winding-up)  Act,  1890,  during  the  year  ended 
31st  March  1903. 

Account,  prepared  in  pursuance  of  the  Bank-   Bankruptcy 

ruptcy  Act,  1883,  showing  the  Receipts  and Act, 1883 
Expenditure  on  account of  Bankruptcy  Proceed-
ings  during the  year  ended  31st  March  1903.  


N o.  1 3 6. 

(Proceedings.) 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the  


Table  ;  and be  printed.  


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-   Factory  and 

suant to  the  directions of  an  Act   of  Parliament,  Workshop 
—Copy   of  Order,  dated  22nd  April  1903, made  ^ ^  f 
by  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  De- p i e ce   work 
partment,  applying,  with  modifications,  the   Wages)  (Felt 
provisions  of  Section  116  of  the  Factory  and  H a t s0 
Workshop  Act,  1901,   to  the  making  of  Felt 
Hats,  and  repealing  the  existing  Order   of  the 
30th  November  1897.  _ 

' 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton presented,—   East India 
Return to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated  the   (Railways  and 
29th  day  of  this  instant  April,  for  a  Return  ^ ^ l  0 1  1 
relative to  East  India  (Railways  and  Irrigation  No  137 
' 
Works). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

' 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by-  His  Ma-   Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies   of  Diplomatic  and  (Annual 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2964   to  Series-> 
2966. 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 
; 
Mr.' 

S 4 



 
21th—2Sih 

April 
Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker, with  the  House, 
went  up to  the  House  of  Peers:—And  being 
returned; 

1903.  [No. 42. 


136 

Light  Ball* 
ways  Act. 
1896. 

Light  Bail, 
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Batl­
vrays Act, 

Light  Bail-
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Bail-
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Bail' 
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Land Purchase
(Ireland) 
(Guarantee 
Fund.) 

No. 134. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Order  made  bythe 
Light  Railway  Commissioners,  under  the  Light 
Railways  Act,  1896, and modified and confirmed 
by  the  Board  of  Trade,  authorising  the  con­
struction  of  a Light  Railway  in  the  County  of 
Wilts,  forming  an  additional  junction  between 
the  Basingstoke  and  Salisbury  Railway  of  the 
London  and  South  Western  Railway  Company, 
near Porton,  and  the  Light  Railway  authorised 
by  the  Amesbury  and  Military  Camp  Light 
Railway  Order,  1898  (.Amesbury and  Military 
Camp  Light  Railway  (Newton  Toney  Curve) 
Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896, and modified  and  confirmed by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  amending  the  Mid-Suffolk  Light  Rail­
way  Order,  1900  (Mid-Suffolk  Light  Railway 
(Deviation  and  Amendment)  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and  confirmed  by  the  Board  of  Trade, 
authorising  extensions of  Light  Railways  autho­
the  Doncaster  Corporation  Light 
rised  by 
Railways  Order,  1899,  and  by  the  Doncaster 
Corporation  Light  Railways  (Deviation,  &c.) 
Order,  1902)  (Doncaster  Corporation  Light 
Railways  (Extensions)  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and modified and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of Trade, authorising the  construction of  a  Light 
Railway in  the Counties of  Bedford  and  Hertford 
from  Leighton  Buzzard  to  Hitchin  (Leighton
Buzzard  and  Hitchin  Light  Railway  Order, 
1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners, under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896, and modified  and confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising  the  construction of  Light 
Railways in the Urban District of  Barking  Town, 
in  the County of  Essex (Barking  Light  Railways 
(Extensions)  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners,  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896, and modified  and  confirmed by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising the  construction  of  Light 
Railways from Morriston  to  Pontardawe, in  the 
County  of  Glamorgan  (Glamorgan  County 
Council  (Morriston  and Pontardawe) Light  Rail­
ways  Order,  1903). 

Ordered, That  the said Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  there be laid before  this  House, 
a  Return  of  Payments  to  the  Local  Taxation 
(Ireland)  Account  and  other  Exchequer  Grants 
which form the  constituent  parts of  the  Guaran­
tee  Fund,  under  54  &  55  Vic.j c.  48,  s. 5,  and 
61  &  62  Vic.  c.  37,  s.  58,  as  proposed  to  be 
amended  by  the  Irish  Land  Bill,  1903.—(Mr. 
Wyndham.)

Mr.  Wyndham  accordingly  presented  the said 

Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return  do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  reported,  That  the  House,   at 
the desire of  the  Lords,  authorised by  virtue  of 
His  Majesty's  Commission,  had  been  at  the 
House of Peers,  where a  Commission  under  the 
Great  Seal  was  read,  giving,  declaring,  and 
notifying  the  Royal  Assent  to the  Act  therein 
mentioned;  and that the Lords,  thereby  autho­
rised,  had  declared  the  Royal  Assent   to  the 
said Act,  as followeth : 

Army  (Annual)  Act,  1903. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Army  (Com­
sented  to  His  Majesty, _ that  He  will  be  gra-mi88ion80 
ciously  pleased to  give  directions, that  there be 
laid  before  this  House,  a  Return  as  to  the 
Number of  Commissions  granted  during  each  of 
the years  1899  to  1902.—-(Mr.  Pirie.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Volunteers, 

sented  to  His  Majesty,  that   He  will  be  gra­
ciously  pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be 
laid  before  this  House,  a Return  respecting  the 
Volunteers, in the following form :— 

Officers,  Men.  Battalions. 

Number  of  Volunteer  Batta­

lions. 

Number of  Battalions qualified 
under  new  Regulations  for 
inclusion 
in  Army  Corps 
Scheme. 

Number  required  by  Scheme ­
Number  of Efficients who have 
earned  Capitation  Grant, 
1902. 

Strength  of  Volunteers— 

1st day  of  January  1903 
1902 
1901 
1900 
1899 

Shortage  of  Officers— 

1903 
1899 

—(Mr.  Churchill.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre- Military 
sented  to  His  Majesty,  that   He  will  be  gra- Works  and 
ciously  pleased  to  give  directions, that  there be  store8, 
laid  before  this  House,  a  Return  respecting 
Military  Works  and  Stores,  in  the  following 
form:— 

Military 
Stores 

Ar-

Fortifi. 
tillery.  cations. 

Bar-
racks. 

Amount  of  Money  ex­

pended— 

1899 
1900 

1901 
1902 

1903 

-

-

-

-

—(Mr.  Churchill.) 

Boyal Assent.

  A  Message  was  delivered  by  Thomas  Dacres 
Butler,  Esquire,  Yeoman  Usher  of  the, Black 
Rod  •.  '  " 

Mr.  Speaker, 

The  Lords,  authorised   by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commission, for  declaring  His  Royal 
to  an  Act  agreed  upon   by  both 
Assent 
Houses,  desire the  immediate  attendance of  this 
Honourable  House  in  the  House  of  Peers,  to 
hear  the  Commission  read. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Royal 
sented  to  His  Majesty,  that   He  will  be  gra- Garrison 
ciously  pleased to  give  directions, that  there  be  Regimenta' 
laid  before  this House,  a  Return  showing  the 
Annual  Cost  of  the  Royal  Garrison  Regiment 
now  stationed  at Malta;  the  Number of  Cases 
of  Drunkenness,  of  Courts  Martial,  and  of 
Diseases treated in Hospital which  have occurred 
within  the  last  Twelve  Months;  the  Number 
of  Women  and Children borne  on the  Strength 
of  the  Regiment;  and  a  comparison  of  these 
figures  with  the  respective  figures  in  any  par­

ticular 

­
­
­
No.  45 ]  3 BDW. VII. 

30th April—1st May. 

1 37 

ticular  Regular  Battalion   in  the same  Garrison; 
the  Number   of  Royal  Garrison  Regiments  by  leave,  withdrawn.  

sanctioned  by  Parliament;  and  the  Number  as  

yet  formed.—(Mr.  Churchill.) 

Original  Question  again  proposed  :—Motion,  


House of 
Lords 
(Manuscripts.)  t Q 

Ordered, That a Message  be  sent to  the  Lords, 
to  request  that  their  Lordships  will   be  pleased 
t h is  H o u ge 

c o m m l m i o a te  

a  C o py

  o f 

t he 

t o 

Manuscripts  of  the  House  of  Lords,  Volume  II, 
(New  Series)  :  And  that  the  Clerk   do  carry 
the  said  Message.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

i n 

t he 

Mr.  Compton Rickett  reported  from the  Com-
City and 
North East  mittee  on  Group  No.  3  of Railway  Bills;  That, 
c a se   . o f  %  City  and  North  East  Sub-
E I  ST  
Railway Bill,  urban  Electric Railway  Bill, they  had  examined 
[Preamble not  the  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of 
the  Bill,  but  the  same  had not  been  proved   to 
proved.] 
their  satisfaction. 

Vide Supple-
Votes.*0 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Bailway Bills  Mr.  Compton Rickett  reported  from  the  Com­
(Group No. 3.) mittee on  Group  No.  3  of  Railway  Bills;  That, 

for  the  convenience   of  parties,  they  had  ad­
journed  till  Tuesday  next,   at  half-past  Eleven 
of  the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table, 

Law, &o. 

Lord  Edmond  Fitzmaurice  reported  from  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts   of 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure,   to  whom  the 
Pistols Bill.  Pistols  Bill was  referred;  That  they  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  an  Amendment 
thereunto. 

No.  138. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

T a b l e;  and  be  printed. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4. 

Revenue  Departments. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a  

Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  6,267,500, be  granted  to  

His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary   to  

defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of  

payment  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  

day  of March 1904, for  the Salaries and  Expenses  

of  the  Post  Office  Services,  the  Expenses   of  

Post  Office  Savings  Banks,  and  Government 
Annuities  and  Insurances, and  the  Collection   of  

the  Post  Office  Revenue  ;  


And,  it being  half an hour  after Seven   of  the  

clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to make  his  

Report  to the  House.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that   he 
was directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, ? for  theoisierand 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ulster  and  Connaught Connaught 
Light  Railways  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

„ „ 
w a ys  Bil1 ' 

No.  138. 

Ordered,  That  the  Minutes   of  the  Proceed­

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   old  Bridewell 

Bill  172. 

ings  of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing Committee, be taken  into  consideration 
upon  Monday  n e x t;  and  be  printed. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Old  Bridewell  Burying  Burying 
Ground  Bill  [Lords']; 

f j ^ f  U 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

Ordered,  That  Sir  John  Dorington  be  dis-
National 
Expenditure.  charged  from  further  attendance  on  the  Select 
Committee  on  National  Expenditure  ;  and  that 
Mr.  Hayes  Fisher  be  added  to  the  Committee. 
—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

'
PoorPrisoners
'
  The  Select  Committee   on the  Poor  Prisoners
  Defence  Bill  was  nominated   of  Mr.  Atherley-
Defence Bill.
Jones,  Mr.  Black,  Mr. Bousfield,  Colonel  Bowles, 
Mr.  Duke,  Mr.  Ellis  Griffith,  Mr.  Kimber,  Sir 
Joseph  Leese,  Mr.  William  Redmond,  and  Mr. 
Solicitor  General  for  Scotland. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee have  Power   to 

send  for persons, papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Five   be  the  Quorum   of  the 

Committee.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Supply
jTth allotted

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into the  Committee   of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  6,895,000,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge  for  Pro­
visions,  Forage,  and  other  Supplies,  including 
South  African  Compensation  Claims, which  will 
come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on the  31st day  of  March  1904 : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  put, 
That  Item  L   be  reduced  by   £ .  500  —(Mr. 
Charles  Hobhouse); 

The  Committee  divided. 

;  Tellers for the/Mr.  Charles Hobhouse,  1 .  .„ 

I Sir Joseph Leese: 

Yeas, 
Tellers for the f 
1
Noes 
LMr. Anstruther: 
' 

J 
Alexander  Acland-1 

H o o d *  

r 2 3 3

' 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself Supply 

into  the Committee   of  Supply. 

[7th allotted 
Day.] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  

Revenue  Departments.  


Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  6,267,500,  be  granted 
to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary 
to  dfefray the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course 
of  payment  during  the year  ending   on  the  31st 
day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  E x­
penses of  the  Post  Office Services,  the  Expenses 
of  Post  Office  Savings  Banks,  and  Government 
Annuities  and Insurances,  and  the  Collection   of 
the Post  Office  Revenue  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  A  (Salaries)   be  reduced  by 
£ .  100,  in  respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  Post­
master  General—(Mr.  Nannetti); 

Friday,  \st May,  1903: 

And,  it being  Midnight, the  Chairman  left  the 

Chair  to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  tho 
Chairman of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that   he 
was  directed to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
into  the  said  Com­

next,  again  resolve  itself 
eaittee.  

^ 8 
The 

"  V  O L.  1 5 8. 

T 

I 

­
 
 


ws 	

30th April.-— 1st May. 

1903. 

{No. 45. 


Supply 
[21st  April, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Beport. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving 
the Report from the Committee of  Supply of  the 
21st day of  April  last  (Afternoon  Sitting)  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The  Order  of the day being read, for receiving 
the Report  from the Committee  of  Supply of  the 
21st day of  April  last (Evening  Sitting)  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply 
[22nd  April] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report from the Committee of  Supply  of  the 
22nd  day of  April  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and Means ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into the said  Committee. 

Borough 
Funds  Bill. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take into  consideration  the Borough  Funds  Bill 
(reported  from  the  Standing  Committee,  with­
out  Amendment)., 

Ordered,< That the  Bill be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer  of 
Powers)  Bill. 

The  Order of  the  day being  read, for  taking 

into consideration the Local Government  (Trans­
fer of Powers)  Bill,  as amended in the  Standing 
Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Public  Houses 
(Hours  of 
Closing) 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The Order of the day being  read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  10th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Public  Houses  (Hours   of  Closing)  (Scotland)
Bill be  now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Outdoor  RelieE

(Pensioners)
Bill. 

  The  House,  according  to  Order,  resolved 
itself into  a  Committee  on  the  Outdoor  Relief 
(Pensioners)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E  ,  NO.  1, amended, and  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  N O.   2, agreed  to. 
Bill,  as amended, to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee had gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  tne  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next. 

Market 
Gardeners' 
Compensation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Market  Gardeners' 
Compensation  Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  15th day  of this  instant  May. 

Medical  Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Acts  Amend­
ment  Bill; 
;  Ordered, That  the Bill   be  read  a second  time 
this  day. 

Jury  Acts  . 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)

Second  Reading  of 
Amendment  Bill  ; 
,  Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Monday  next. 

The Order of  the day being read, for resuming   Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Iot®r® 
upon the 28th  day of April  last, That  the Parlia- Bl^ls ra
mentary  Voters  Registration  Bill  be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

  o n 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- ®nn^tion 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

, 

(Ireland)  Bill, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Friday  morning, adjourned  till 
this day. 

' 

' 

; 

[No.  46.] 

Friday,  1st May,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

rf\  H  E  Sittingbourne  District  Gas  Bill  was   Sittingbourne 
X 

read  the third time,  and passed. 

District  Gas 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Bm* 

the  Lords, and desire their  concurrence. 

A  Motion  being made,  That  the  Walker  and  Walker and 


Wallsend Union  Gas  Bill  be  now  read  the  third  Wallsend  

Union  Gas 
time; 
Bill. 

Mr.  Talbot,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted the House, That His  Majesty* having 
been informed  of  the  purport of the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as  far  as His  Majesty's  interest  is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as 
they  shall think  fit. 

A  verbal  Amendment  was made  to  the  Bill; 
and  the  Bili  was  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence., 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into considera-  Great  Eastern 
tion the Great Eastern Railway  Bill,  as amended  Bailway  Bill, 
in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read the  third time. 

. 

: 

The  House  proceeded  to take  into  considera-  Great 
tion  the  Great  Northern  Railway  Bill,   as  Northern 
amended  in the  Committee. 

_ 

Railway  Bill. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  the third  time. 

The  Metropolitan  Police  Provisional  Order   Metropolitan 

Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second £ollc?. 
, . 
time ;  and committed.	 

, 
Provisional 
order  Bill. 

. . .  j	 

, 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill  to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of the  Government 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating pr^sk!nal 
to  the  Urban  Districts  of  Athlone  and Kings-  Orders 
town  (two)  :  And  that  Mr.  Attorney  General   (Housing of 
for  Ireland and  Mr.  Wyndham do  prepare,  and  classes!) 
bring it  in. 

Mr. Attorney  General  for  Ireland  accordingly  Local 

presented  a  Bill  to  confirm certain  Provisional Government 
Orders of the  Local  Government  Board for  Ire-
land relating  to  the  Urban  Districts  of  Athlone  Orders 
and  Kingstown (two)  ;  And  the  same  was  read (Housing  of 
the  first  time. 

Working 
Classes)  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Bill  173. 

(Ireland) 
Provisional 

. 

0 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 
, 

Several 

" 

 
	
Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Beport. 

Transvaal. 

Treaty  Series 
(No.  6;  1903.) 

Trade  Reports
(Annual
Series.) 

Thames 
Conservancy. 

N o.  1 3 9. 

Marriage  with 
a  Deceased 
Wife's  Sister 
Bill. 

m .  46.3;  ^  E b w.  Y I I. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

And,  it  being  half  an hour  after  Five  of  the 

read ;  and ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned.: 

Ordered, That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Friday  the  19th day of  June  next. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Papers  relating 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 
to  the  Criminal  Procedure  Code,  1903  (Ordi- Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Authorities'  Offi- Q^ e°r
nance  No.  1), for the  Transvaal. 
Superb 

cers'  Superannuation  Bill; 

r"ie3

' 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second time  annuation 

Table. 

upon  Friday  next. 

BiU­

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Accession  of  the 
Republic  of  Guatemala to the Convention  signed 
at  Geneva, 22nd August  1864, for the  Ameliora­
tion of  the  Condition of the Wounded  in  Armies 
in the  Field,  24th  March  1903. 
  Copies of Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, 
Annual  Series,  Nos.  2967  and 2968. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

The following  Paper,  pursuant  to  the  direc­
tions  of  an Act   of  Parliament,  was laid upon the 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—General 
Report  of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Conservators 
of  the  River  Thames,  during  the  year  ended 
31st  December  1902, with  a  Statement  of  the 
Accounts  of the  Conservators  for  that year. 
Ordered, That the  said  Paper  be  printed. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of the Marriage with  a Deceased 
Wife's  Sister  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  six months."—(Sir  John 
Kennaway.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand part of  the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to the  Left. 
rm ii 
r  xi 
Tellers  for the I  g ir 

fSir  Gilbert  Parker, 

m U  aWilliam  Brampton 1164. 

Yeas> 

1  Gurdon: 

Tellers for theJ Sir John  Kennaway, 

Noes, 

\Mv.  Hey wood Johnstone:) 

\  94. 

So it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill be  now read  a  second 
time:—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  a  second 
time. 

A  Motion  was  made, and the  Question  being 
put, That  the  Bill  be committed to the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Legal Procedure—(Sir  Gilbert  Parker)  ; 

Law,  &c. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
Tbe  Noes  to the  Left. 
m il 
Tellers  for the 1 gj r  William  Brampton^ 187. 
Gurdon: 


fSir  Gilbert  Parker, 

r 
Yeas, 

Tellers for  the fSir  John Kennaway, 

l  j j3  


Noes, 

\Mr. Heywood Johnstone: j 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Burgh  Police 

Second  Reading  of  the  Burgh Police  (Scotland)  ^Scotland) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licences 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licences  Renewal  and  Renewal  and 
Transfer Bill  ; 
Transfer  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local  Records 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Records  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Acts 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Acts  Amend-   Amendment 
ment Bill; 

' 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon Thursday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords by  the Lorcls. 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,  An  Shops  (Early 
Act  to provide  for the Earlier Closing   of  Shops ;  9l?siS0,BiU 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence
this  House. 

  of  L  e r 

The  Chairman of  Ways  and  Means  reported  Gorleston  and 

the  Gorleston  and  Southtown iGas  Bill,  with  ®°„ut^.wn 
-
. 
Amendments. 

Gas  Bill. 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Chairman of  Ways  and  Means  reported Commercial 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Commercial
Bill;  That  they  bad  examined  the  allegations 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same,  and  found  the  same,  as 
amended, to be  true  ;  and had gone  through  the 
Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

  Gas  G a s B l U­

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported  Nelson 
from  the  Committee  on the  Nelson  Corporation  Corporation 
B i l l;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the  same,  and  found  the 
same, as  amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table;  and be  printed. 

So it was resolved in the  Affirmative. 

Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on  Private-Bills 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Liquor 
Traffic  Local  Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local 
Veto  (Wales) 
BUI. 

Veto  ( Wales)  Bill  ; 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; — And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

VOL.   158. 

Group  D  of  Private  Bills;  That  the  parties  ( G r o u P   D - > 
promoting  the  Thames  Steamboat  Trust  Bill  Thames 
had  stated  that  the  evidence  of  Mr.  William  T^Bilf 
Charles  Robinson,  Superintendent  of  Thames 
Police,  Wappiny,  E .  ;  Captain  C.  P.  Wilson,
Principal  Officer  of  the  Marine  Surveyors'  De­
partment, Board of  Trade, 79, Mark  Lane,  E . C .; 
Mr.  James  W.  Richardson,  Senior  Engineer 
Surveyor, 

T  2 

 
140 

1st—4th May. 

1903.  [No. 47. 


Surveyor,  Board   of  Trade,  North  Shields;  Mr. 
James  Watt,  Surveyor  of  Marine  Department, 
Board  of  Trade,  79,  Mark  Lane,  E.G. j  Mr. 
James  H.  Gough,  of  Moss Grange,  Nether  Street, 
North  Finchley;  and  Mr.  George  Holland,  Sub-
inspector  of  Thames  Police,  Waterloo  Pier, 
W . C .,  was essential  to their  case;  and,  it having
been  proved  that  their  attendance  could  not   he 
procured  without  the  intervention   of  the  House, 
he  had  been  instructed  to  move  that  the  said 
William  Charles  Robinson,  C. P.  Wilson, James 
W.  Richardson,  James  Watt,  James H.  Gough, 
and  George Holland do attend the said  Committee 
on  Monday  next,   at  half-past  Eleven   of  the 
clock. 

Ordered,  That  Mr.  William  Charles  Robinson, 
Captain  C. P.  Wilson,  Mr.  James  W.  Richardson, 
Mr.  James  Watt,  Mr.  James  H.  Gough,  and 
Mr.  George  Holland  do  attend  the  Committee 
on  Group  D  of  Private  Bills on  Monday  next, 
at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Nantyglo  and 
Blaina  Water 
Bill. 
[Parties  do 
not  proceed.] 

Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee   on 
Group  D  of  Private  Bills  ;  That  the  parties 
promoting  the  Nantyglo  and  Blaina  Water  Bill 
had  stated  to  the  Committee  that it was not their 
intention  to  proceed  with  the  same. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 

Public 
Accounts 
Committee. 
[Second 
Report.] 

No.  140. 

Trade  Marks. 

Trade  Marks 
Bill. 

Bill  174. 

Gas  Under­
takings 
(Local 
Authorities.) 

Gas  Under­
takiags. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  ana  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case  of  the  Leigh  Corporation  Bill,  they  had 
examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the  Pre­
amble of  the Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as 
to  make  it  consistent  with  the provisions  of  the 
Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the 
same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
through 
thereunto.  . 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Sir  Arthur  Hayter  reported  from  the  Com­

mittee  of  Public  Accounts  ;  That 
they  had 
made  further  Progress  in  the  matters to  them 
referred;  and  directed  him   to  make  a  Report 
thereof  to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  consolidate  and  amend  the  Law  relating 
to  Trade  Marks:  And  that  Mr.  Fletcher  Moul­
ton,  Sir  William  Houldsworth,  Mr.  Cripps,  Mr. 
Butcher,  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  Mr.  Robson,  and  Mr. 
Cawley do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Fletcher  Moulton  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  consolidate  and  amend the  Law  relating 
to  Trade  Marks  :  And  the  same  was  read  the 
first time;  and  ordered   to be  read  a second  time 
upon Thursday the 14th day  of  this instant  May  ; 
and to be  printed. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House, 

a  Return  relating  to  all  authorised  Gas  Under­
takings  in  the  United  Kingdom  belonging   to 
Local  Authorities,  for  the  year  ended  the  25tli 
day  of  March  1903  (in  continuation   of  Parlia­
mentary  Paper,  No.  331,   of  Session  1902).— 
(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Ordered, That there be  laid  before  this  House, 

a Return  relating  to  all  authorised  Gas  Under­
takings  in  the  United  Kingdom,  other  than 
those  of  Local  Authorities,  for  the  year  ended 
the  31st  day  of  December  1902  (in  continuation 
of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  330,   of  Session 
1902).—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  twenty-four  minutes before  Six   of 
the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  " 

[ N o.  4 7 .] 

Monday,  Ath May,  1903. 

The  House  met   at Two   of the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 
RR ..  Speake

Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

Speakerr  lailaidd  upouponn  ththee  Table,'

M from one  of  the Examiners of  Petition

 <sj?ndj?S
itionss  foforr  ^  ^   g 2 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following compiied 
! Jills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, with.)
Standing  Order  No.   62  has  been  complied  with, 
viz,:— 

Castleblaney,  Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway

(Extension  of  Time)  Bill. 

Wolverhampton and  Cannock Chase  Railway

(Extension   of  Time)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bills   be  read  a  second 

time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, —   R e p o r  t  Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the following  orders not 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof  the  Standing  Orders  ^ ?  e  d  d  l n t  o 
not  previously  inquired 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz,:  — 

into,  and  which  are with.)

Life  Association  of  Scotland Bill 
Faversham  Gas  Bill 
Hexham  Gas  Bill 
Lima  Railways  Bill 
India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Tele­

[Lords]. 

[Lords]. 

[Lords].

[Lords],

graph  Works  Company  Bill 
North's  Navigation  Collieries  Bill 
Exeter  Railway  Bill 

[Lords].


[Lords]. 

[Lords].


Ordered,  That  the  Bills   be  read a second  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- Great  Central 
tion  the  Great  Central  Railway Bill,   as amended  Railway  Bill, 
in the  Committee  ;  and  Amendments  were  made 
to  the  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- Queensland 

tion  the  Queensland  Investment  and  Land 
Mortgage  Bill  [Lords], 
Committee. 

as  amended 

in  the  Mortgage  Bin 

[Lordt.\ 

. Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- London 
(General bounty

tion  the  London  County  Council 
Powers)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

(General 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the third  time.   Powers)  Bill. 

was read a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  London  County  Council  (Money)  Bill  London 

County

Council 
(Money)  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to Lanarkshire 
and  Ayrshire
Railway
Order 

take  into  consideration  the  Lanarkshire  and 
Ayrshire  Railway  Order  Confirmation  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time  Confirmation 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

BilL 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,—  Intoxicating

Liquors
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
(Licences
the 17th  day  of  March  last, for a  Return  relative  Refused.)
to  Intoxicating  Liquors  (Licences  Refused). 

No.  141. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented,  Penal 

pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parlia- Servitude  Acts 
ment,—-Copy of  a Licence to be at large  granted, Licence.) 
under  the  Penal  Servitude  Acts,   to  Herbert 
Arthur  Green,  to  which  are  annexed  Conditions 
other  than those  contained  in  Schedule  A  of  the 
Penal Servitude  Act,  1864. 

(Conditional

' 

Copy 



4cth .May. 	

m 


N o .47.]  3 EDW.  VII. 
Copy  of  a  Licence  to  be  at  large  granted, 
Penal 
Servitude Aots under  the  Penal  Servitude  Acts,  to  Alfred 
Licence.)113  Edwards,  to  which  are  annexed  Conditions other 
than  those  contained  in  Schedule  A  of  the 
Penal  Servitude  Act,  1864. 

Ordered,  That  the said  P,apers do lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and that the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Education 
(Ireland.) 	

Fisheries 
(Ireland.) 	

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  His  Majesty's 
Command, —  Copy   of  Annual  Report   of  the 
Commissioners  of  Education  in Ireland,  for  the 
year  1902. 

Copy  of  Report  of  the  Department  of  Agri­
culture  and Technical  Instruction  for  Ireland  on 
the  Sea  and  Inland Fisheries of  Ireland  for 1901. 
Part  I I.  Scientific  Investigations. 

Mr.  Wyndham  also  presented,  pursuant to the 
Local 
Government  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Board 
Four  Orders   of  the  Local  Government  Board 
(Ireland.) 
for  Ireland  with  respect   to  the  Urban  County 
Districts  of  Bangor,  Carrick-on-Suir,  and  Tulla­
more. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an 
Public 
S c S  4 ^ 7  Order,  dated  the  9th  day  of  March  last,  for 
(Contributions Returns  relative,  to  Public  Elementary  Schools 
by  Govern- 
Sents')epart" 
""No  142  Table;  and be  printed. 

(Contributions by  Government  Departments). 

Ordered, That the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

A  Motion  being  made, That  this  House  will, 

South African 
Contributirai11  u P o n  Wednesday next, resol-ve itself  into a  Com­
[Guarantee.]  mittee  to  consider  of  authorising  the  Treasury 
to guarantee, on the  security  of the Consolidated 
Fund, the Interest of  a  Loan  to  be  raised by  the 
Transvaal,  and  the Principal  of  any  such  Loan 
by  means  of  the  guarantee  of  Sinking  Fund 
payments—(Sir  William  Walrond)  ; 

Sir  William  Walrond, by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand, acquainted  the  House,  That His  Majesty, 
having  been -informed   of  the  subject-matter  of 
this  Motion,  recommends it to  the  consideration 
of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  W e d­
nesday  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Grocers' 
Licences 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  T o-
morrow,  the  Grocers'  Licences  (Scotland)  Bill 
was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  6th  day  of  July  next. 

Mr.  Kearley  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
London, 
Tilbury,  and 
the London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend Railway  Bill; 
Southend 
Bailway  Bill.  	 That they had examined the allegations  contained 
in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the 
same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  pro­
visions  of  the  Bill  as passed by  the  Committee, 
and  found  the  same,  as  amended, to  be  true; 
and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to  the  Table;  and  be  printed.  

Votes. 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  


Railway  Bills  Mr.  Kearley  reported  from  the  Committee   on 
(Group No. 4.) Group  No.  4 of  Railway  Bills;  That  the  parties 
Romford and  opposing  the  Romford  and  District  Tramways 
District 
Bill  had  stated  that  the  evidence  of  William
Tramways 
Creasy,  Superintendent  of  Police,  Romford;
BiU.  • 
Herbert  W.  Gibson,  Deputy  Clerk  of  the  Essex 
County  Council;  and  Percy   J.  Sheldon,  Sur­
veyor to the Essex  County  Council, was essential 
to  their  case;  and,  it  having  been  proved  that 
their  attendance  could  not  be  procured  without 
the intervention  of  the  House, he  had  been  in­
structed to  move that  the  said  William  Creasy, 

V O L.   158. 

Herbert  W.  Gibson,  and  Percy  J.  Sheldon  do  

attend the  said  Committee  on  Thursday, at half-

past Eleven of  the  clock.  


,  Ordered,  That  William  Creasy,  Herbert  W. 
Gibson, and Percy  J.  Sheldon do  attend  the  Com­
mittee  on  Group  No.  4   of  Railway  Bills  on  

Thursday,  at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock.  


Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on  Private  Bills 

Group  D  of  Private  Bills;  That  the  parties   (Group  D.) 
promoting  the  Thames Steamboat Trust  Bill had   Thames 
stated  that  the  evidence  of  Robert  Baggalay,  9,  ^ ^^ 
Fenchurch  Street,  E.C.,  Consulting  Engineer, 
was essential to  their  case;  and,  it  having  been 
proved  that his attendance  could not be  procured 
without  the  intervention  of  the  House,  he  had 
been  instructed  to  move  that  the  said  Robert 
Baggalay  do  attend  the  said  Committee  To­
morrow, at half-past  Eleven   of  the  clock. 

Ordered, That  Robert  Baggalay  do  attend  the 

Committee  on  Group  D  of  Private  Bills  T o­
morrow,  at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on  Local 

the  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional   Government 
Order  (No.  2)  Bill;  that  they  had  considered 
the  Order  therein  contained;  that the said Order  Order 
ought to be confirmed;  and that they had directed (No. 2) BiU. 
him to report  the  Bill, with Amendments,   to  the  order^on^ 
House. 

,  firmed.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, "That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the-  House,  That  a  Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

the  Lords. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n Mersey  Docks 
A ct   to  authorise  the  Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour and  Harbour 
Board  to  construct  additional  Dock  Works   on  [Lords.]
the  Liverpool  side  of  the  River  Mersey; 
to 
amend  in  certain  respects  the  Acts  relating   to 
that  Board,  and  for  other  purposes;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

Board  Bill 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,   An  Cleveland  and 

Act   to  confer further Powers upon the  Cleveland 
and  Durham  County  Electric  Power  Company,  Electric  Power 
and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  BiU 
desire  the  concurrence  of this  House. 

Durham 
County 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  communicate  Copy   of  the  Manu- House  of 
scripts  of  the  House of  Lords,  Volume  I I.  (New  scripts.) 
Series),  as desired  by  this  House. 

Lords  (Manu­

The  Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour  Board  Bill   Mersey  Docks 
^ndHarbour 

[Lords]  was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred to  the  Ex- [Zords.] 

aminers of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Cleveland  and  Durham  County  Electric   Cleveland and 

Power  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Durham 

Ordered, That  the  BiU  be  referred  to  the  Ex- lieclric Power 

aminers of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

Bill 

[Lords.] 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented  a  Bill  for  the  Public Offices 
acquisition  of  certain  Land  in  Dublin  as a  site  (Dublin)  Bill, 
for  the  proposed  Royal  College   of  Science  and  Bill  175. 
other  Offices  and  Buildings  for  the  Public  Ser­
vice,  and for purposes connected  therewith  :  And 
the same  was  ordered  to be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Monday  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Goulding, supported  by  Mr. John  Hutton,  Aged 

Mr.  Strutt,  Mr.  Remnant, Major  Evans-Gordon,
Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen,  Mr.  Morrison,  Mr.  Bull, 1 
Mr.  Hay,  Colonel  Kemp,  Mr.  Boasfield,  and Mr.­
John  William  Wilson, presented a Bill  to  provide 
Pensions for  the  Aged  Deserving  P o o r:  And 
the 
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Irish  Land 
Bill. 

Irish  Land 
BiU. 

4th May. 

. 47i 

the  same  was  ordered  to  be read  a  second  time 
upon Friday  the 22nd  day  of  this instant  M a y; 
and  to be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Second  Reading  of  the  Railways  (Electrical CEleictriaii 
Power) Bill, 
Power) Bill  ;  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

second reading  of  the  Irish  Land  Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time ; 

A n  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  six  months." —  (Mr. 
Coghill.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That the 
word  "  now "  stand part of the  Question  :—And 
a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order of  the day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the Amendment which, 
upon  the 4th day  of  this instant  May,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Irish  Land  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time; 
which  Amendment  was,  to  leave  out  the word 
"  now," and, at the  end  of  the  Question, to  add 
the  words  "upon  this  day  six  months"—(Mr. 
Coghill);

And  the  Question being  again proposed,  That 
the  word  " now "  stand part of  the  Question:— 
The  House resumed  the  said adjourned  Debate. 
And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being put, That  the  Debate  be now  adjourned— 
(Mr.  William O'Brien)  :—It  was resolved  in the 
Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  To­

morrow. 

Ordered, That the Bill be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marine 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill  insurance 
[Lords]; 

Bill  [ Z m f o .) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time  


To-morrow. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Supply.  


Committee  of  Supply  ;  


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow,  


resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order of the day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report from the Committee  of Supply of the  C21st April, 
21st  day of  April  last  (Afternoon  Sitting); 

a S f  1 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To-   Report,  


morrow. 


The  Order of the day  being read, for  receiving  Supply  

the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  L21st  April,  

the  21st day  of  April  last (Evening  Sitting)  ;  Htkigf 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To-   Report, 

morrow. 

The  Order  of the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [22hd  April] 
the 22nd day of  April  last  j 

Beport, 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  T o­

morrow. 

The  Borough  Funds  Bill  was,  according   to  Borough 

Order, read the  third  time, and passed. 

Funds  Bill. 

Ordered, That, the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords, and desire their  concurrence. 

Ireland 
Development 
Grant  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Order of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Local 

into consideration the Local Government (Trans-   Government 
fer of  Powers)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  ^ w e r e)  Bill 
Committee; 

To-morrow. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  To-morrow. 

W a ys  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Leasehold 
Second  Reading  of  the  Leasehold  Enfranchise-  Enfranchise­
ment Bill ; 

ment  Bill. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Port  of 
London  Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

upon  Monday  next. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of London  Bill  j 

Ordered, That  the Bill   be read a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Education  (Borrowing) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention of  Corrup­
tion  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the Post  Office Sites  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

London 
Education 
BUI. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  London Education  Bill; 

Resolved, That  this  House will, upon  Wednes­
day  next, resolve  itself into the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  vagrant 
Second  Reading  of  the  Vagrant  Children  Bill;   Children  Bill, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  coal  Mines 
Second Reading  of the  Coal  Mines  (Certificates)  (Certificates) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  tl}e  Working 
^Repayment 
Classes  (Repayment of  Loans)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  of  Loans) 

upon  Monday  next. 

BilL 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Coroners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests  inquests 
(Railway  Fatalities)  BiU; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit till 
after Twelve  of the clock on  Tuesday  morning; 



No.  47.]  3  i D W.  Y I I. 

4th-—5th May. 

1 43 

Tuesday,  5th  May,  1903  : 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Plumbers 
Registration  Second  Reading   of  the  Plumbers  Registration 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Upon  Monday  next. 

County  Courts  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bil1, 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Bill ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Officers' 
Super­
annuation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Ministry  of 
Commerce 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Poor  Law  Officers' 

Second  Reading  of 
Superannuation  (Scotland)  B i l l;  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  De  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce 
, 
Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Vaccination 
Prosecutions  Second  Reading   of  the Vaccination  Prosecutions 
Bill. 

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Prevention  of 
Pollution  of 
Rivers  and 
Streams  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Prevention   of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Trustee  Act 
(1893) 
Amendment  Amendment  Bill; 
Bill.; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trustee  A ct  (1893) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Petroleum 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Petroleum  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Solicitors 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Scotland)

Second  Reading   of  the  Solicitors 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.   2 ) 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Local 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Government  Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Government 
Representation  Franchise  and  Representation  (Extension  to 
(Extension  to  Companies)  B i l l; 
Companies) 
Bill, 

Ordered,  That  the Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  

upon  Monday  the  18th  day   of  this  instant  May.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankruptcy 
Second  Reading  of the Bankruptcy Law Amend-   L a  w  Amend­
ment  B i l l;  

m e n t B i lL 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Thursday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  A ct  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

the  Local  Government  Government 

Act°(l894) 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Amendment 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

\  

BiU> 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading   of the  Local  Government  (Ire-   Government 
land) Bill; 

gm_ land) 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of  

Second  Reading  of  the  Housing of the  W o r k i n g t he   Working  

Classes  (London)
l 
B

n
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

S 

) 

o


l 

(

i

Bill. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order of the  day  being  read, for  resuming   Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day   of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be- now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  the  14th  day   of  this  instant  May. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sunday 
Second  Reading   of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot- 3Lradi°s 
land)  B i l l; 
n 

fi  

) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for   the  Crofters' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Crofters'Holdings (Scot-  Swings 
land) B i l l;  
d ) 

i K  

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Pistols  Bill, 

into  consideration  the  Pistols  Bill,   as  amended 
in the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be taken into  considera­

tion  upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June  next. 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  resuming   public  House 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed   Clours  of 
upon  the  10th  day   of  March  last,  That  the  (g°otUnd) 
Public  Houses  (Hours   of  Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill. 
Bill be  now  read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to  Outdoor  Relief 

take  into  consideration the Outdoor  Relief (Pen-   (Pensioners) 
sioners)  Bill,  as amended in  the  Committee. 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Jury  Acts 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)   (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill; 

' A m e n d m e nt 

_  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Criminal 
Aliens  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Addenbrooke's  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Hospital  Bill.  Second  Reading  of  Addenbrooke's Hospital  Bill; 

VOL.   158. 

The  Order   of the day being read, for resuming   parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate   On  the  Question  proposed  Voters 
upon  the  28th  day   of  April  last,  That  the  P a r- Registration 
liamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time  ; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That the Debate  be  further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

T  4 

The 

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28th—29th April. 

1903. 

[No. 44. 


Poor  Law 
Smraation 
( M a n c O B i l l.  tion  (Ireland)Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

' 
Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

. 

' 

this  day. 

Burgh Police 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)
Bill? 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till three minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

of  East  Sussex  and  Leicester:  And  that  Mr. 
Grant  Lawson and  Mr.  Walter  Long  do  prepare, 
and bring  it in. 

Ordered, That leave be given  to  bring in  a Bill  Local 

to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
Local  Government  Board  relating   to  the Auck-  orders (No. 8.) 
land,  Shildon,  and  Willington,  the  Croydon  and 
Wimbledon, the  Tarvin,  Malpas,  and  Tarporley,
and  the  Windsor  and  Eg ham  Joint  Hospital 
Districts  :  And  that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson and  Mr. 
Walter  Long  do  prepare,  and bring it in. 

t h e f ^ ™  4 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in  a Bill  Local 

to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
Local  Government  Board  relating   to  Barry,  Orders (No. 9.) 
Fenton,  Leeds,  and  Tonbridge,  and  the  Ports  of 
Hartlepool  and Manchester:  And that Mr.  Grant 
Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long  do  prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

t h e g  0 v v ™ f 

[No.  48.] 

Tuesday,  5th May,  1903. 
THE  House  met at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

R .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one of  the Examiners of  Petitions  for 
! 3rivate  Bills,  That, in the  case of  the  following 
! Jill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
Standing  Order  No.  67  has been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Strabane and  Letterkenny  Railway  Bill. 

Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private 
Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  Bill, 
referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  Standing 
Order No. 66 has not been complied  with,  viz.:— 
Strabane and Letterkenny  Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  bo  referred to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That,  in the  case of  the  following 
Bill, referred  on  the First  Reading  thereof, the 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied with,  viz.:—

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Govern­
meht  Board  relating  to  Cudworth,  Hucknall- orders (Gas) 
under-Huthwaite,  and  Meltham:  And  the  same Bill. 
Was read  the first time. 

Bill 177. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented  a Bill   to  confirm  Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Govern- p ^ ™ ® ^ 4 
ment  Board  relating  to  the  Counties  of  East  Orders 
Sussex  and  Leicester:  And  the  same  was  read  (No.   7)  Bill, 
Bill  178. 
the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Grant Lawson  presented  a Bill  to  confirm  Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders  of the  Local Govern- pr°v®r?me"t' 
ment  Board  relating  to  the  Auckland,  Shildon, ordera°na 
and  Willington, the  Croydon and  Wimbledon, the  (No. 8) Bill. 
Tarvin,  Malpas,  and  Tarporley, and the  Windsor  Bill 179. 
and  Egkam  Joint  Hospital  Districts :  And  the 
same  was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 

Mr.  Grant Lawson  presented  a  Bill   to  confirm  Local 

Private Bills 
(Standing 
Order 67 
complied 
with.) 	

Private  Bills 
(Standing 
Order  66 
not  complied 
with.) 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 	
complied 
with.) 

(No.   6)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Great  Eastern 
Railway  Bill,  third  time, and  passed. 

The  Great  Eastern  Railway  Bill  was read  the 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

Certain  Provisional Orders of  the  Local  Govern-   Government 
ment  Board  relating  to  Barry,  Fenton,  Leeds, over's0 
and  Tonbridge,  and the Ports  of  Hartlepool  and (No. 9) Bill. 
Manchester:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first  Bill 180, 
time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Great 
Northern 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Great  Northern  Railway  Bill  was  read 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

the  third  time,  and  passed. 

read;  and  ordered to lie  upon  the  Table.  

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords, and desire  their  concurrence. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Report. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 	
Order 
(No.   2)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Order  (No.   2)  Bill,  as 
amended  in the  Committee.  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time 

To-morrow. 

Local 
Government 

Ordered, That leave  be  given to bring in a  Bill 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
OrderT(Gas.)  Local  Government  Board  relating  to  Vudworth, 
Huchnall-under-Huthwaite,  and  Meltham:  And 
that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long 
do  prepare,  and  bring it in. • 

, Ordered, That leave be given  to  bring  in  a  Bill 
Local 
Government 
td  Confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Orders (No. 7 ) Local Government Board relating  to the Counties 

Ordered,  That  the  Paper  relative   to  the  Manuscripts 
Manuscripts  of  the  House  of  Lords,  Volume  ^ j ^  0 0 8  ® 
I I. (New  Series), which  was communicated  from   volume  I I. 
the  Lords  upon  the 4th  day  of  this  instant  May,  (New  Series.) 
No. 143. 
be printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His Colonial 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Colonial Report, Reports 
No.  383  (Bermuda,  Annual  Report  for  1902). 

^ 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

•; 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His  Army 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the Canteens, &c. 
Committee  on  Army  Canteens  and  Regimental 
. 
Institutes. 
Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

_ 

Table. 

Mr. 

5th May. 

145 

The  said  Resolution, being read  a second  time,  


No. 48.]  3  EDW.  V IL 

Royal  N a vy 
(Retired 
Officers.) 

No. 144. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  8th  day   of  April  last,  for 
Returns  relative  to  the  Royal  Navy  (Retired 
Officers). 

Ordered, That the said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
Treaty  Series 
(No.   7,  1903.)  jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  International  Con­

vention  relative to  Bounties  on  Sugar.  Signed 
at  Brussels,  5th  March  1902.  Ratifications 
deposited  at  Brussels,  18th  June  1902  to  1st 
February  1903. 

Copy  of  Report   by  Mr.  A.  Whyte  on  his 
Africa 
(No.  3,  1903.)  reeent  Travels  along  the  Sea-coast  Belt   of  the 

British  East  Africa  Protectorate. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Wages  and 
Ordered,  That  there  be laid  before this House, 
Profits in  Coal  a  Copy  of  Tables  showing, for the United  King-
d 0m  and  the  principal  Coal  Mining  Districts, 
Minmg.  
the  Quantity  and  Value   of  Coal  produced,  and 
the  Number and average  Wages   of  Coal  Miners, 
in the years  1901 and 1902, respectively,  together 
with the estimated  Amounts expended on Miners' 
Wages,  and  remaining  for  other Expenses  and 
Coalowners'  Profits  in  the  United  Kingdom  in 
each  year  ;  with  Explanatory  Memorandum  (in 
the  same form, and with  the  same particulars,  as 
Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  179,  of  Session  1901). 
—(Mr.  Joseph  Walton.) 

East  India 
(Financial 
Statement.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented to His Majesty, that  He will be graciously 

Eleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 

efore this House, a Copy  of the  Indian Financial 
Statement for  1903-4,  and  of  the  Proceedings of 
the  Legislative Council of  the  Governor  General 
thereon.—(Sir  Henry  Fowler.) 

Trade Disputes  The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Friday  next,  the  Trade  Disputes  Arbitration 
Arbitration 
Bill  was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Sir John Brunner reported from, the  Committee 
Private  Bills 
(Group O.) 
on  Group  C  of  Private  Bills ;  That  the  parties 
Crystal  Palace  promoting  the  Crystal  Palace  and District  Gas 
and  District  Bill  had  stated  that  the  evidience  of  Professor 
Gas  Bill. 
Vivian  Byam  Lewes, of the Royal Naval  College, 
Greenwich,  was  essential  to  their  case ;  and,  it 
having  been  proved  that  his  attendance  could 
hot be procured  without  the  intervention  of  the 
House,  he had  been  instructed  to  move  that  the 
said  Professor  Vivian  Byam  Lewes  do  attend 
the  said  Committee  To-morrow, at Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

Ordered, That  Professor  Vivian  Byam  Lewes 
do  attend  the  Committee  on  Group  C  of  Private 
Bills  To-morrow,  at Eleven  of the  clock. 

London  United  Mr.  Kearley  reported  the  London  United 
Tramways  Bill,  with  Amendments.  

Tramways 
Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 


Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  


'  the  Table;  and  be  printed.  


Public  Offices 
Ordered, That  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
(Dublin)  Bill.   p r i v a t e  Bills  do  examine  the  Public  Offices 
(Dublin)  Bill  with  respect  to  compliance  with 
the  Standing  Orders  relative  to  Private  Bills.-— 
(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

Standing 
Orders. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com-
mittee  on  Standing  Orders a  Resolution;  which 
was read,  as  followeth: 
,  That, in  the  case of  the  Romford  and  District 
Tramways  Bill,  Petition  for  additional'  Pro­
vision, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed 
with;  that  the  parties be  permitted  to  introduce 
their additional  Provision  if  the  Committee  on 
the  Bill  think  fit. 

VO&,  158. 

was  agreed  to.  


Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had  been brought from the Lords  by one  t he  Lords -
of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  Staffordshire 
Act  for  conferring  further  Powers  upon  the tCTah^re^Canal 
Company  of  Proprietors of  the  Staffordshire and Bin 
Worcestershire  Canal  Navigation,  and  for  other 
purposes;  to  which the  Lords  desire  the  concur­
rence  of  this  House. 

[Zords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n  South  Wales 
Act   to  regulate  the  Capital  of the  South  Wales ^ j 1 ^ 1  Bm 
Mineral  Railway  Company,  and  for  other  pur-  [XwX']   1 
poses ; to which  die Lords desire the  concurrence 
of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  A n  Milford  Docks 

Act   to  amend  the  Acts  relating  to  the Milford  BiU 
Docks Company, and for other purposes;  to which 
the Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An  All  Saints, 

A ct   to abolish the  Rate  now  leviable  for  certain 
Church  purposes  in  the  Parish  of  All  Saints, BIH 
Poplar,  in  the  County  of  London,  and  to  make 
other  provisions for  securing  the  Stipend   of  the 
Rector  of  All  Saints,  Poplar,  and  for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence of  this  House. 

[Zords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  A n  Knott  End 
Act,  for  reviving  and  extending  the  period Extension  o t 
limited  by  the  Knott  End  Railway  Act,  1898, Time^Bm  ° 
for  the  compulsory  purchase   of  Lands, and  for  
extending  the  period  limited  by  that  Act  for  the 
construction  of  the  Railway  by  that  A ct  autho­
rised, and  for other purposes;   to which the Lords 
desire the  concurrence  of this  House. 

[Lords.] 

The Lords  concur  with  the  Commons  in  their  Municipal 

Resolution,  That  it  is  expedient  that  a  Select  Trading. 
Committee  of  this  House  be  appointed  to join 
with  a  Committee  of  the  Lords  to  consider  and 
report  as  to  the  principles  which  should  govern 
powers  given  by  Bills  and  Provisional  Orders 
to  municipal  and  other 
local  authorities  for 
industrial  enterprise  within  or  without  the  area 
of  their jurisdiction. 

The  Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire  Canal  Staffordshire 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the first time. 

terehile  Canal 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Bill [Lords.]

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  South  Wales  Mineral  Railway  Bill   South  Wales 

[Lords]  was  read the first time. 

Railway  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

[Lords.]

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Milford  Docks Bill  [Lords]  was read  the   Milford  Dock 
[Lords.] 

first  time.  

B m 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners of  Petitions  for Private  Bills. 

The  All  Saints, Poplar  (Rate  Abolition),   B i l  l  All  Saints, 

[Lords]  was read  the first time. 

Ibolit'ionf ® 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  Bill 

[Lords.] 

Examiners  of Petitions  for Private  Bills. 

The  Knott  End  Railway  (Extension   of  Time)  Knott  End 

Bill  [Lords]  was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the Time)  Bill 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

[Lords.] 

Railway 
(Extension  of 

Sir  William Holland reported  the  Seaforth  and Seaforth  and 

Sefton Junction  Railway Bill, with  Amendments.  Junction 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Railway  Bill. 

Sefton 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Vide  Supple­
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the  Police  and 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case  of  the  Hyde  Corporation  Bill,  they  had  Hyde 
examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the  Pre- Corporation 
amble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  Bill. 

Sanitary 
Committee. 

u 

as 



5th—mh May. 

1908. 

[No. 48. 

as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions  of 
the  Bill  as passed by  the  Committee,  and  found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second Reading  of  the Prevention  of  Corruption  Corruption 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time, 

this  day. 

Vide  Supple­

. Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Votes!0 t he

T a b le   5 a nd   b e   P r i n t e d -

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case of  the  New  Hunstanton  Improvement  Bill, 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same 
so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions 
of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and 
found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Post  Office 
Second  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  B i l l ;,   Sites  Bill. 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read;  for  the   Marine 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill   Insurance 
[Lords]; 

Bill  [ Z m k J. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  djiy,  


resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on 

Group  D  of  Private  Bills  ;  That, for  the  con­
venience of parties, the Committee had  adjourned 
till  Thursday  next,  at  half-past  Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  4th  day  of  this  instant  May,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Irish  Land  Bill   be  now  read  a second  time  ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  to  leave  out the word 
" n o w ,"  and,  at the  end  of  the  Question,  to  add 
the  words  "  upon  this  day  six  months"—(Mr. 
Coghill)  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  " now "  stand  part  of  the  Question:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said, adjourned  Debate. 
And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order  of the day being  read,  for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  4th  day  of  this  instant  May,  was  pro­
posed  to be  made  to  the  Question, That the  Irish 
Land  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time  ; 

Which  Amendment was,  to leave  out  the  word 
"  now,"  and,  at the  end  of  the  Question,  to  add 
the  words  "  upon  this  day  six  months  "—(Mr. 
Coghill); 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  " n o w  "  stand  part  of the  Question:—• 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Wednesday,  6th  May,  1903  : 

The Order   of  the day being  read, for  receiving   Supply  

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of   [ 2 1 s  t  April,  

the  21st  day  of  April  last  (Afternoon  Sitting)  ;  


Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this  Report, 

day. 

The  Order   of  the day  being read, for  receiving   Supply  

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  L21st  April,  

the  21st  day of  April  last  (Evening  Sitting)  ; 

s S g  f 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this  Report.  

,, 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  [22nd April] 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last;  

E e P o r t -

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Local 

into consideration the Local  Government  (Trans-   Government 
fer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  ^wers?Bm. 
Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Leaseholders 
Second  Reading  of  the  Leaseholders  (Purchase  (Purchase  of 
of  Fee  Simple)  Bill  ;   _ 
Fee  Simple) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Public  Trustee 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Steam  Engines 

Second  Reading  of 
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  B i l l; 

the  Steam  Engines  a n d a nd  B o i l e rs 

a ™ B U  L 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  upon 

Thursday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
g econd  Readin g  of  the  Ireland  Development 

B m 

. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   False 

Second  Reading   of  the  False  Characters  Bill;  

Characters 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  1  ' 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
New  Hun­
stanton 
Improvement 
Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Private  Bills 
(Group  D.) 

Tri  h  Land 
Bill. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

Ireland 
Development
Grant  Bill.

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Ways  and ­
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  W ay  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Port  of 
London  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of  London  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading   of  the  Prevention   of  Cruelty to  Cruelty  to 
Wild  Animals  Bill;  

Wild  Animals 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  13th  day   of  this  instant 
May. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Clubs 

Second  Reading   of  the  Clubs  Registration   Eegistration 
(Scotland)  Hill; 

^Scotland) 

Ordered, 

 
­


NO. 48.]  3  EDW,  Y I I. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second time 

upon  Monday  next.  : 

Tied Houses 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Freeing)  Bill.  Second  Beading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Freeing) 

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That the Bill  be read  a second time 

upon Monday  next. 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the  Church  Discipline 
(No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be read a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1858) 
Amendment  Amendment  Bill; 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1858) 

Ordered, That the Bill  be read a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
BilL 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1886) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a  second time 

upon  Monday next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Local 
Government  Second  Beading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Ireland) 
BUI. 

(Ireland)  Bill ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read a second  time 

this day. 

Jury Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment  Amendment  Bill; 
Bill-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland}

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this day. 

Poor  Law 
Super-
annuation 
(Ireland)  BUI.  tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered, That  the Bill be read  a second  time 

this day. 

Burgh Police 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the Burgh  Police (Scotland)
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this day. 

And  then the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  two  minutes  after Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till this  day. 

[ N o.  4 9 .] 

Wednesday,  6th May,  1903. 
The  House met  at Two of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Scarborough  THE  House  proceeded  to take into  considera-

tion  the  Scarborough Gas Bill, as amended 

Gas BUI. 

in the  Committee. 

And  an Amendment  was made to the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read the third  time. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Thames 
Conservancy  Second  Beading  of  the  Thames  Conservancy 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second time 
upon  Monday  the 25th day  of this instant  May. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  2 )  BilL 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Order  (No.  2)  Bill  was, according to  Order, read 
the third time, and passed. 

VOL.  158. 

•i 
Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

The  Lanarkshire and  Ayrshire Railway  Order  Lanarkshire 
^ynhiie 

Confirmation  Bill  was, according to  Order, read 
the third time, and passed. 

Order*7 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry the Bill  to  Confirmation 

the  Lords, and desire their  concurrence. 

Bil1, 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  Electric 
(No.  6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a c t i ng  ,
Provisional 
i 
second  time ;  and  committed. 
Orders 
(No.  6)  Bill. 

1  ,• 

•,, 

i 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill  to confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of the nrefand)6"* 
Local  Government  Board  for Ireland relating to  Provisional 
the  Urban District  of  Athy  and the  Rural  Sis-  Orders (No. 6.) 
trict of  Naas  (No.  1) :  And  that  Mr. Attorney 
General  for  Ireland and  Mr.  Wyndham  do pre­
pare, and bring it in. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be 

given  »„ 

to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill to confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of  the ^ e™™ e nt 
Local  Government  Board for Ireland relating to  provisional 
the  Urban  Districts  of  Ballymena, Ballymoney, Orders (No.  7.) 
Banbridge,  Bangor,  Carrickfergus,  Dromore, 
Holywood, Lame,  Lisburn, Newry, Newtownards, 
Portrush,  and  Warrenpoint,  and  the  Counties  of 
Antrim,  Armagh,  and  Down:  And  that  Mr. 
Attorney General for Ireland and Mr. Wyndham
do  prepare, and bring it  in. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in a  Local 

Bill  to  confirm certain Provisional Orders of the 
Local  Government  Board for Ireland relating  to  provisional 
the  Urban  Districts  of Armagh,  Clonakilty,  Fer-  Orders (No.  8.) 
moy,  Kinsale,  Lurgan,  Macroom,  Midleton, 
Portadown, Queenstown, Skibbereen, and Youghal,
the  Counties  of  Armagh and  Cork, and  the  Kil­
dare Drainage District:  And  that Mr.  Attorney 
General for Ireland and Mr. Wyndham do prepare, 
and bring it in. 

Mr. Attorney  General  for Ireland presented a   Local 

Bill to  confirm certain  Provisional Orders of the  f ^ g ™  ^ 
Local  Government Board for  Ireland relating  to  provisional 
the  Urban  District  of  Athy  and the  Rural  Dis-  Orders 
trict  of  Naas  (No.  1)  :  And  the same was read (N°\6)  BilL 
the first time. 
B lU  1 8  L 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners of Petitions for Private  Bills;  and be 
printed. 

Mr. Attorney  General  for Ireland presented  a  Local 

Bill  to confirm certain Provisional  Orders of the  Government 
Local  Government Board for Ireland relating to  provisional 
the  Urban  Districts  of  Ballymena, Ballymoney, Orders 
Banbridge,  Bangor,  Carrickfergus,  Dromore, C^0,7) BilL 
Holywood, Lame,  Lisburn, Newry, Newtownards, 
Portrush, and  Warrenpoint,  and  the  Counties of 
Antrim, Armagh, and  Down :  And  the same was 
read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of Petitions  for Private Bills;  and be 
printed. 

Mr. Attorney  General for Ireland presented a  Local 

Bill  to confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of the 
Local  Government  Board for Ireland relating  to  provisional 
the  Urban  Districts of Armagh,  Clonakilty, Fer-  Orders 

i/ 

j  

« ' 

/"vr  Q*v u*n 
Bill  183. 

f

moy,  Kinsale,  Lurgan,  Macroom,  Midleton, ^ 
Portadown, Queenstown,  Skibbereen, and Youghal,
the  Counties of Armagh and  Cork, and  the  Kil­
dare Drainage District:  And  the same was read 
the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of Petitions for Private Bills;  and be 
printed. 

u  2 

• 

Several 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

Mr.  Tennant reported  from the  Committee  on  Private  Bills 

15015thMay. 

1903.  [No.. 56. 


Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Fourth 
Report. 

Bailway 
Returns 
(Preliminary 
Statement.) 

Poor  Law 
Children 
(Cottage 
Homes.) 

No.  145. 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Return  relating  to 
the  Railways of  the  United  Kingdom, for  the 
year  1902  (Preliminary  Statement). 

Ordered,  That  the said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order, dated  the  16th day  of  December, in  the 
last  Session  of  Parliament, for  a Return showing 
the Names of  the Unions  the Guardians of  which 
have  provided  Cottage  Homes  or other  similar 
Establishments 
for  Poor  Law  Children,  the 
Situation of  such Establishments,  and the  Total 
Cost  per  Head  per  Annum  of  the  Children  in 
each  Establishment  during  the  year  ended  the 
25th  day of  March  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Electric 

{Lighting 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   4)  Bill.  


Ordered, That there be  laid before this House, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
the  Proposals  contained 
in  the  Provisional 
Orders included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Pro­
visional Orders  (No.  4)  Bill.—(Mr .Bonar  Law.) 

Electric 

Lighting 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   5)  Bill.  


Ordered, That  there be  laid  before this  House, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
in  the  Provisional 
the  Proposals  contained 
Orders  included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Pro­
visional Orders  (No.  5)  Bill.—(Mr. Bonar  Law.) 

Electric 

Lighting 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.  6 )  Bill.  


Ordered, That there be laid before this  House, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
the  Proposals  contained 
in  the  Provisional 
Orders  included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Pro­
visional Orders (No. 6)  Bill.—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Railway  Bills  

(Group  No  4.)  


London 

County 

Council 

(Tramways 

and  Improve­
ments)  Bill.  


Mr.  Kearley  reported  from the  Committee  on 
Group  No. 4  of  Railway Bills  ;  That the  parties 
promoting  the  London County  Council  (Tram­
ways  and  Improvements)  Bill  had  stated  that 
the  evidence  of  Walter  Tomes, of  6,  The  Grove, 
Hammersmith, and  James Joseph Rayner  Green, 
of  12, King  Street,  Hammersmith,  was  essential 
to  their  case ;  and, it having  been  proved  that 
their  attendance  could  not  be  procured  without 
the intervention  of  the  House,  he had  been  in­
structed to  move  that the said  Walter  Tomes and 
James Joseph Rayner  Green  do  attend  the  said 
Committee  To-morrow, at  half-past  Eleven  of 
the  clock. 

Group  B  of  Private  Bills;  That, for  the  con-   (Group  B .) 
venience of parties, the Committee had adjourned 
till  Wednesday  next,  at  Twelve  of the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  . 

Table. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported 

from  the  Police  and 
 ^  ^ 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  ;  That,  in  the
case of  the  Middlesbrough  Corporation  Bill, they  M°iddlesbrongh 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  m  the  Corporation 
Preamble of  the Bill, and amended the same so as  Bill; 
to make it consistent with the provisions of the Bill 
as passed by the  Committee, and  found the  same, 
as  amended, to  be  true ;  and  had gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-

Table ;  and be printed. 

-

VoteL'0 

Sir Lewis M'lver  reported from the Committee  Stroud 

on the Stroud District and  Cheltenham Tramways c^eTtenham 
Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations Tramways 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and Bill, 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make it consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed by  the 
Committee,  and  found the  same,  as amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the Vide Supple-

Table ;  and be printed. 

®entto  t t  e 

Mr.  Charles  Allen,  supported  by  Mr.  Russell  Military  Lands 

Rea,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Military  BiU". 
Lands  Acts,  1892 to  1900, with  respect  to  the
acquisition  of Land  for Military  Purposes  :  And 
the  same was ordered  to  be read  a second  time 
upon  Monday  next;  and  to be  printed. 

  B  m  1 8 4­

The House, according to  Order, resolved itself  South  African 
into  a  Committee  on  South  African  Loan  and  contribution11 
War  Contribution  [Guarantee].  
[Guarantee!] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved, That it  is expedient  to  authorise  the 
Treasury  to  guarantee,  on  the  security  of  the 
Consolidated  Fund,  the  Interest  of  a  Loan  to 
be  raised  by  the  Transvaal,  not  exceeding  in 
the  aggregate  an  Amount  sufficient  to  raise 
Thirty-five  million  pounds,  and  the Principal  of 
any  such  Loan  by  means  of  the  guarantee  of 
Sinking  Fund  payments, and  to provide  for  the 
application  of  any  Sums  paid  by  the  Transvaal 
or  Orange River  Colony  in respect  of  Expenses 
incurred  in or  incidental  to  the  prosecution  of 
the late  War  in  South  Africa.—(Mr.  Secretary 
Chamberlain.) 

Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Ordered, That  Walter  Tomes and James Joseph 

Rayner  Green  do  attend  the  Committee  on 
Group  No.  4  of  Railway  Bills  To-morrow,  at 
half-past  Eleven  of the  clock. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come to. a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 


Standing 
Committees 
(Chairmen's 
Panel.) 

Law,  &c. 

Trade,  &c. 

Sir James Fergusson reported  from the  Chair-
men's  Panel;  That  they  had  appointed  Mr. 
Stuart- Worthy  to  act  as  Chairman  of  the  Stand­
ing  Committee  for  the  consideration  of  Bills 
relating  to  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Legal  Procedure,  in  the  place  of  Lord  Edmond 
Fitzmaurice. 

Sir  James  Fergusson  further  reported;  That 
they  had  appointed  Sir  James Fergusson to  act 
as  Chairman of  the  Standing  Committee  for  the 
consideration of Bills relating to Trade (including 
Agriculture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manu­
factures,  at  the  conclusion  of  the  consideration 
of  the  Employment  of  Children  Bill,  in  the 
place of  Mr.  John Edward  Ellis. 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The House, according  to Order, resolved  itself  Ways  and 

into  the  Committee of  Ways  and Means. 

Means. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Continuance  of  Additional  Customs  Duties  on 
Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the Additional Customs Duties on Tobacco,  Beer, 
and  Spirits  imposed  by  Sections  Two,  Three, 
Four,  and  Five  of  the  Finance  Act,  1900  (in­
cluding  any increased Duties imposed by  Section 
Five  of  that  Act),  shall  continue  to be  charged 
until the  First  day of  August, Nineteen  hundred 
and four—(Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer)  : 

-Motion, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

To  report Progress, and  ask  leave  to  sit  again. 

Mr. 

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6th  May. 

149 


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported.  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  matter 
to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was  directed  to 
move, That  the  Committee  may have  leave   to  sit 
again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Bdncation 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Education  (Borrowing) 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

' 
London 
Education 
Bill.  '„. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  London  Education  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Electrical 

Second  Reading   of  the  Railways 
Power)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That the Bill  be read a second  time 

5.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  30,150,  be Science and 

granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  Art  Depart, 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  cOme  Britain)^ 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending   on  Buildings, 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in  respect of  Art  and  Science  Buildings,  Great 
Britain. 

6.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  37,500,  be  Diplomatic 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  and  Consular 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   Buildings, 
in  pourse of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in respect  of Diplomatic  and Consular  Buildings, 
and  for  the  maintenance  of  certain  Cemeteries 
Abroad. 

7.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  339,000, be Post Offloe, 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  ^ d PostOffioe 
necessary to  defray  the  Charge  which  will come   Buildings. 
in  course of payment  during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Customs, 
Inland  Revenue,  Post  Office,  and  Post  Office 
Telegraph  Buildings  in  Great  Britain,  and  cer­
tain  Post  Offices  Abroad,  including  Furniture, 
Fuel,  and  sundry  Miscellaneous  Services. 

To-morrow. 

The  Prevention   of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords] 
Prevention  of 
w a s ,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time; 
Corruption 
Bill  {Lords.']  a p ( j  c o m r i r;tted  to  the  Standing  Committee  on 
Law, &e.
Law,  and  Courts   of  Justice,  and  Legal  Pro­
cedure. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Marine 
Insurance 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill 
[  Lords]; 

Ordered, That  the Bill   be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Supply. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Beport. 

Lord  Stanley  reported  from the  Committee   of 
Supply  of the  21st  day  of April  last  (Afternoon 
Sitting)  several  Resolutions  ;  which  were  read, 
as follow  : 

Royal  Palaces. 

Royal Parks 
and  Pleasure 
Gardens, 

Houses  of 
Parliament 
Buildings. 

Miscellaneous 
Legal  Build­
ings. 

Civil  Services  and Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  I.  


1.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.40,600,   be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in respect  of  Royal  Palaces. 

2.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  51,400,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in course  of payment  during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st day of  March  1904, for  the  Royal  Parks 
and  Pleasure  Gardens. 

3.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  27,700,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Houses 
of  Parliament  Buildings. 

4.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  36,120,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in  respect of  Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings. 

V O L,  158. 

8.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 222,000,  be  Public 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  Buildings 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  B^t^n ) 
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,-in  respect   of 
sundry  Public  Buildings  in  Great  Britain,  not 
provided  for   on  other  Votes. 

9.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  119,019,  be  Survey  of the 

granted  to  His  -Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum United 
necessary  to  defray the  Charge  which  will  come
g   m
in  course  of  payment during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for  the  Survey   of 
the  United  Kingdom,  and  for  minor  Services 
connected  therewith. 

' 

10.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  14,204, be  Barbours  

granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  " n d er th®  

necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will come  Trade."  

in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  

the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  maintaining  

certain  Harbours  under  the  Board   of  Trade, and 

for  Grants in  Aid   of  Harbours.  


11.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  17,980,  be  Harbour  of  

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  5e*nf?  ^  

necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come
  ' 
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending   on  

the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  constructing  

a  new  Harbour  of  Refuge  at  Peterhead.  


e er  ea

Class  I I. 

12.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  48,288,  be Board of 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum Agriculture, 

necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  

in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  

the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  

and  Expenses  of  the  Board  of  Agriculture,  and  

for  Kew Botanic and Pleasure  Gardens, including 

certain  Grants  in  Aid.  


The  said  Resolutions  being  read  a  second 

time  ;  


The  First  Resolution  was agreed  to.  

A  Motion was made,  and  the  Question  being  

proposed,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  tho  

Committee  in  the  Second  Resolution  :—And  a  

Debate  arising  thereupon;  


And,  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the  


clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned.  


Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  this  


Evening. 


Evening  Sitting. 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being Railway  

proposed,  That,  in  the  opinion  of  this  House, Servants,  

the  Board  of  Trade  should  exercise  more  vigor­
ously  the  powers  conferred  on it by the  Railway  

Regulation  Act,  1893,  and  other  Acts,  with  a  

view 

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6th—7th May. 

FNO. 49. 


view of preventing excessive Hours of Labour by 
Railway Servants engaged  in working  the traffic, 
and  of  securing  sufficient  intervals  of  uninter­
rupted  rest  between  the  periods  of  duty  and 
sufficient relief  in respect  of  Sunday  duty, and 
that, with  a view to  the  diminution  of  Accidents 
to  Railway  Servants, the  appointment  of  addi­
tional  sub-inspectors  is necessary, to  ensure  that 
the Rules  adopted under  the Railways  Employ­
ment  (Prevention  of  Accidents)  Act,  1900, are 
strictly  observed—(Mr.  Caldwell) ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
to  the  Question,  by 
leaving  out  from  the 
word  "  That "  to the  end  of  the  Question, and 
adding  the  words  "  this  House notes  with  satis­
<s  faction  the  steady  improvement  shown  in  the 
"  Returns  of  Accidents  on  Railways  in  the 
"  United  Kingdom,  and  expresses  the  hope  that 
"  the  Board  of  Trade  will  continue  to  use  all 
in  exercising  the  statutory 
"  due  diligence 
"  powers  which  it  possesses under  the Acts  re­
"  fating  to  the  Regulation  of  the  Hours  of 
"  Railway  Servants  and  the  Prevention  of 
"  Accidents  on  Railways"  —  (Mr.  Arthur 
Morton),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to be  left out  stand  part  of  the  Ques­
tion  :—The  House  proceeded  to  a  Division. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 
after Twelve  of  the block  on Thursday  morning; 

Thursday,  7th May,  1903 : 

The  Yeas to the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  thej*Mr. Caldwell, 

Yeas, 

„ 

, 

\Mr.  Bell: 
(Sir  Alexander  Acland• 

Tellers  for  the I  .  H o  < 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

161. 

j 

The  Order  of the day being read, for resuming  Crofters' 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon the  1st day  of  April last, That  the  Crofters' Act (1886) 
Holdings  (Scotland)  Act  (1886)   Amendment  Amendment 
Bill  be now  read  a second  time; 

Bil1, 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat J™8}1 M.eat 
t> 
Protection 
Protection  B i l l; 

'  T»*ii 

l 

Ordered, That the  Bill   be "read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming  School  Board 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question proposed Electorate 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last.  That  the  
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

a n 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Vaccination 

Second  Reading  of the  Vaccination  Bill; 

Bil1, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Highways Bill 

Second  Reading  of  the  Highways  Bill ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a  second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  20th  day of  this  instant 
May. 

So it passed  in  the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words "  this  House  notes  with  satisfaction  the 
<c  steady  improvement  shown  in  the Returns  of 
"  Accidents  on  Railways  in  the  United  King­
"  dom,  and  expresses  the  hope  that  the  Board 
85  of  Trade will  continue  to  use  all  due  diligence 
"  in  exercising  the  statutory  powers-which  it 
"  possesses  under the Acts  relating  to  the  Regu­
"  lation of  the  Hours  of  Railway  Servants  and 
"  the  Prevention  of  Accidents  on  Railways "  be 
added  to  the  word  " T h a t"   in  the  Main  Ques­
tion :—It  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question,  so  amended,  being 

proposed  :—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it  being  after  Midnight,  and  objection 
being  taken to  Further  Proceeding,  the  Debate 
stood  adjourned. 

Small 
Dwellings 
(Acquisition) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Small  Dwellings  (Ac­
quisition)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ti ihel Bitl>. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon "Wednesday  next. 

Foreigners' 
Marriages 
BUI. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
-Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Liquor Traffic 
Local  Veto 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local 
Veto  (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

126. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-  Dilapidations 
tions  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Merchandise 
Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks  Marks  Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order of the day being read,  for  resuming  Solicitors  Bill, 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last, was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till  Thursday  the  14th day  of  this  instant  May. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' Officers' Supar­
Superannuation  (Scotland)  Bill  ; 

annuation 
(Scotland) 

_ 

Ordered,  I hat  the  Bui  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Tied  Houses 
Second  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses (Abolition)   (Abolition) 
Bill;  

BiU-

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Petroleum 

Second  Reading  of the  Petroleum  Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Solicitors 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland) (Scotland) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second  Reading  of the Local Government ( Scot- Government 
land)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

ict°(i894) 

Ordered, ^®®ndmenti 

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mk—lth'May. 	

151 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

npon  Monday  next. 

Right  Honourable  Robert  William  Hanbury, 
deceased.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Parliamentary 
Voters 
Registration 	
Bill. 	

The Order   of  the day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Par­
liamentary Voters  Registration  Bill  be  now  read 
a  second  time j 

Ordered, That  the Debate  be  further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Local 
Government  Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Government  (Ire­
(Ireland)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

land)  Bill  j 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Poor Law 
Super- 
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill,  tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
,. 

,  r 

,, 

, 

r 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Burgh Police 
(Scotland) 
Law &c. 

The  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Bill  was,  ac­
cording  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
committed  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Law, 
and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The Order   of  the  day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  6th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the  Committee   in 
the* Second  Resolution,  which  was  then  reported 
from the  Committee  of  Supply; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till this  day. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  Of 
the  21st  day  of  April  last  (Evening  Sitting); 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[22nd  April] 
Report. 

The  Order  of the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report	  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
Local 
Government 
the  Local  Government 
(Transfer of 
Powers)  Bill.  (Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

consideration 

into 

Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  a  quarter  of  an  hour  after  Twelve 
of  the  clock  on  Thursday  morning,  ad­
journed  till this  day. 

[No.  50.] 
Thursday,  7th May,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

Borough of 
Preston 
(Writ.) 

ORDERED, 

That  Mr.  Speaker   do  issue 
his  Warrant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown,  to 
make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  electing   of  a 
Member  to  serve  in  this  present  Parliament  for 
the  Borough  of  Preston,  in  the  room  of  the 

VOL.  158. 

The  Great  Central  Railway  Bill  was read  the   Great Central 
third  time,  and  passed,  with  a  New  Title,  as Railwy  Bill, 
followeth  : 

A n  A ct   to  authorise  the construction  of  new  [Hew Titl^,] 

Railways  and  the  acquisition   of  Lands  by  the 
Great  Central  Railway  Company,   in  connection 
with  their  Undertaking  j  the  construction   of  a 
new  Railway  by  the  North  Wales  and  Liverpool
Railway  Committee,  or  the  Company  in  con­
nection  with  the  Undertaking  of  that  Com­
mittee  the  diversion  of  Footpaths  by  the  Great 
Western  and  Great  Central  Railways  Joint 
Committee,  in  connection  with  their  Under­
dertaking  ;  the  raising  of  further  Capital,  and 
for  other  purposes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The London County  Council (General Powers)   London 
Bill  was read  the  third  time,  and  passed, with  a   L'onnty 
new  Title,  as followeth  : 
( G e n e tl 

An  A ct   to  empower  the  London  County  Powers)  Bill. 
Council  to  purchase  Lands;   to  extend  the  time ENe» Title.] 
for  completion   of  certain  W o r k s;   to  empower 
the  Metropolitan  Borough  Councils   of  Camber­
well  and  Kensington  to  execute  Works  and  pur­
chase  Lands  ;  to  make  provision  with  respect  to 
premises used  for receiving  Horses  for  slaughter, 
and  Carcases  of  Dead  Horses,  and  the  removal 
and  disposal  of  Dead  Horses;   to make  provision 
with  respect to the  Drainage of  Upper  Norwood; 
to  confer  Powers  upon  Metropolitan  Borough 
Councils  with  respect  to  Street  Markets,  and 
the  provision  and  maintenance of  Public  Clocks, 
and  for  other  purposes. 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Queensland Investment  and  Land  Mort-   Queensland 
gage  Bill  [Lords']  was  read  the  third  time,  and ! n l e ? t o T t 
° 
passed,  with  Amendments.	  

and  Land 
Mortgage Bill 

° 

i 

,	 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  [Lords.]

the  Lords  ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships, 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Electric 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  Lighting 
by  the  Board  of  Trade  under 
the  Electric 
Lighting  Acts,  1882  and  1888, relating   to  Cam­
bridge and  District,  Isle of  Sheppey and  District, 
Sandwich,  Deal,  Walmer  and  District,  Sitting-
bourne and  Milton,  Stroud  and  Dartford  (Rural 
Districts),  Tadcaster  and  District  (Extension), 
Uxbridge  and  District  (Extension),  and  Wimble­
don (Extension)  :  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in, 

Provisional 
Orders (No.  7.) 

Provisional 
Orders 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  accordingly  presented  a  Bill  Electric 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by  Lighting 
the Board  of  Trade under  the Electric  Lighting 
Acts,  1882  and  1888,  relating   to  Cambridge and (No.   7)  Bill,  

District,  Isle  of  Sheppey  and  District,  Sandwich,  Bill  185.  

Deal,  Walmer  and  District,  Sittingbourne  and  

Milton,  Stroud  and  Dartford  (Rural  Districts),  

Tadcaster  and  District  (Extension),  Uxbridge

and  District  (Extension),  and  Wimbledon  ( E x­
tension) :  And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  j»ud 
be  printed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,   a n  d  Public 

read  ;  and  ordered   t o  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

IT  4 

Vide  Fourth 

The Report. 

18ih May. 

1903. [No. 57­
firmed ;  and  that they  had  directed  him to report  [Provisional 
the  Bill, without  Amendment, to  the  House. 

Order  con-
firmed-] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

152 	

Education 
(Contfnuation J e s ty' s  Command,—Copy  of Code of  Regulations 
Classes.) 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  by  His  Ma­

made by  the  Committee  of  Council  on  Educa­
tion  in  Scotland  for  Continuation  Classes,  pro­
viding  further  Instruction  for  those  who  have 
left  School,  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mercantile

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,— Copy  of  Report  to  the 
Marine
(ColourTests.) g e c r e t a ry   0 f t b e  Board  of  Trade  upon the  Sight. 
Tests  used  in  the  Mercantile  Marine,  for  the 
year  ended  31st December  1902. 

•  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return 
Electric 
to  an  Order,  dated  the  6th day of  this instant 
Lighting 
Ordera°nal  May,  for  a  Return  relative  to  the  Electric 
(No. 4) Bill.  Lighting  Provisional  Orders (No.  4)  Bill. 

No. 146. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill.  Bill. 

Return  to  an Order,  dated  the  6th  day  of  this 
instant  May,  for  a  Return  relative  to  the 
Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  (No.   5) 

No. 147. 

Electric 
Lighting  , 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill.  Bill. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  6th day  of  this 
instant  May,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the 
Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  (No.   6) 

No.  148. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and that the said  Returns  be  printed. 

Temporary 
Laws. 

The  following  Paper, pursuant  to  the  Report 
of the  Select  Committee  on  Expiring  Laws,  in 
No. 149,  Session  1866,  was  laid  upon  the  Table  by  the 
Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of  Register  of 
Temporary  Laws for  the  Fourth  Session   of  the 
Twenty-seventh Parliament of the United  King­
dom  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland  (3  Edward 
VII.,  1903). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper be  printed. 

Parliamentary  Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
Boroughs, &c.  to  His  Majesty,  that  He  will  be  graciously 
lagrams.)  pl e a s ed  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
( 
before this House, a Return of Diagrams showing 
the  Parliamentary  and  Municipal  Boroughs  and 
the  Parliamentary  County  Divisions  of  the 
United  Kingdom,  with the respective Electorates 
and  Populations.—(Mr.  Kimber.) 

Corporal 
Punishment, 	

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to  His  Majesty,  that  He  will  be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid 
before  this House,  a Return  of  all  Sentences  of 
Corporal  Punishment  inflicted,  under  26  &  27 
Vic. c.  44,  upon  Persons  convicted  of  Offences 
against  Section  43  of  the  Larceny  Act,  1861, 
and Section 21 of the Offences against  the  Person 
Act,  1861, in  England  and  Wales, from the  31st 
day of December  1900 to the 31st day  of  Decem­
ber  1902 
(in  continuation,  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  204,  of  Session  1901).—(Mr.  Lloyd
Morgan.) 

Trade, &c. 

Employment	 
of  Children 

1  ' 
No. 150. 

Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis  reported  from  the 

Standing  Committee  on Trade  (including  Agri­
culture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufac-
tures,  to  whom  the  Employment  of  Children 
R i  H  w a  s  referred;  That  they  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

No. 150.  ,  Ordered,  That  the  Minutes  of  Proceedings 
r of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Bill  186. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing  Committee, be taken into  consideration 
upon  Monday  next;  and  be  printed. 

Land Drainage  The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 
Provisional 
order Bill. 

from  the 
. Committee  on  the  Land  Drainage  Provisional 
0 r d e  r  Rill;  That  they  had  considered  the  said 
Order  ;  that  the  said  Order  ought  to  be  con­

The Deputy  Chairman reported from the  Com-  Local 

mittee  on  the  Local  Government  Provisional
Orders  (No.  4)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered orders'  & 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought to  (No.  4 )  Bill, 
be  confirmed  ;  and  that  they  had  directed  him provisional 
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to  the g^g^ ^ 
House. 

4 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Local 

Committee  on  the  Local  Government (Ireland)  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  4)  Bill;  That they  had  Provisional 
considered  the  said  Orders;  that  the said  Orders Orders 
ought to be confirmed ; and that they had directed (No.  4 )  Bill. 
[Provisional 
him  to report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to Orders  con-
the  House. 

(Ireland) 

finned.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the  Electric 
Committee  on the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Lighting 
Order  (No.  1)  Bill;  That they  had  considered^™ 10™1 
the  said Order;  that the  said  Order  ought  to be  (No. l)  Bill, 
confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  to Lp^isi0onal 
report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Electric 

Committee  on the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional 
Orders  (No.  2)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered orders'011 
the said Orders  ;  that the said Orders ought  to be  (No.  2)  Bill, 
confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  (o  (^g'g^^ 1 
report  the  Bill, with  Amendments, to  the House. firmea.]

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  T o­

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Electric 

Committee  on the Electric  Lighting  Provisional  provisional 
Orders  (No.  3)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered orders 
the  said  Orders;  that the  said  Orders  ought  to  (No.   3)  Bill, 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him f^g™™"*1 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,  to  the  firmed.] 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Hampton   Hampton 
Gas 

Court Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments.  _ 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
, 
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the  Cheshire 

Committee  on  the  Cheshire  Lines  Committee 
Bill;  That,  they  had  examined  the  allegations  Billi 
contained 
in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same,  and  found  the  same  to  be 
-true ;  and had  gone  through  the Bill,  and made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
•  ment to  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

.  M r  .  Votes. 

 
 
 
No. 58.]  3  EDW.  YII. 
Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
Bbbw  Vale 
Improvement  G r o u  P  D  «f  Private  Bills,  to whom  Parts  II., 
III.,  and  I Y.   of  the  Bill,  and  so  much of the 
Bill. 
Preamble  as  relates  thereto,  were  referred  by 
the  Committee  of  Selection,  with  a  Special 
Report  from the Police and Sanitary  Committee  ; 
That,  in  the  case  of the Ebbw  Vale Water  and 
Improvement  Bill,  they  had  examined 
the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make" it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed by  th® Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill, and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Vid^e Supple-
Votes. 

6  Table  j  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Mr.  Halsey reported  from  the  Committee  of 
Selection 
o^itteea)  Selection;  That  they had  added  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts of  Justice,  and 
Law, &c. 
Legal  Procedure the following  Fifteen  Members 
Marriage  with  in  respect  of  the  Marriage  with  a  Deceased 
  Wife's  Sister  Bill:—Mr.   Griffith-Boscawen, Mr. 
a  Deceased
  C/WcAiZZ,  Mr.  John  Dewar,  Sir  Charles  Dai­

W i fe s  Sister

ry mple, Sir Henry Fowler,  Sir  William  Brampton 
Gurdon, Sir  John  Kennaway,  Mr.  Walter  Long, 
Mr. Mellor,  Sir Gilkgrt Parker,  Mr. John Ruther­
ford,  Sir  Barrington  Simeon,  Mr.  Talbot,  Lord 
Edmund  Talbot, and Mr.  Tomkinson. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Small 
Dwellings 
(Acquisition) 
Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time, upon 
Monday  next,  the Small Dwellings (Acquisition) 
Bill  was read, and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  15th  day  of  this instant  May. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Harrogate 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Wirral 
Bailway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Pelican  and 
British 
Empire  Life 
Office  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Harrow  and 
Stanmore  Gas 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 

Act  to  authorise  the  transfer  of  the  Knares­
borough  Waterworks  to  the  Corporation  of 
Harrogate,  and to  enable  them to  supply  Water 
in Knaresborough and adjoining  places ;  to which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act   to  revive  and  extend  the  Powers  for  the 
purchase  of  Land  and  the  time  limited  for 
the  completion of  the  Railway  authorised by the 
Wirral  Railway  Act,  1898  ;  to  extend  the  time 
for  disposing  of and  otherwise  dealing  with  cer­
tain  surplus  Lands  of  the  Wirral  Railway 
Company  ;  to  increase  the  Capital of that  Com­
,pany,  and  for  other  purposes 
Lords  desire the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

to  which  the 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled.   An 
Act  to  effect a combination of  the  Undertakings 
of  the  Pelican  Life  Insurance  Company  and the 
British  Empire  Mutual  Life  Assurance  Com­
pany,  and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Act   to  authorise  the  Harrow  and  Stanmore  Gas 
Company  to  acquire  Lands,  to  construct  Gas­
works, to  raise  additional  Capital, and for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

Harrogate 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Harrogate  Water  Bill  [Lords]  was read 

the first time. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Ex­

aminers of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Wirral 
Bailway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Wirral  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the first time. 

19th—-20th  May.  153 
The  Pelican  and  British  Empire  Life  Office   Pelican  and 
Empire  Life 

Bill  [Lords]  was  read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the office  Bill 

Examiners of Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

[Lords.] 

The  Harrow  and  Stanmore  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  Harrow  and 
Stanmore  Gas 
B i ll 

was read  the nrst time. 

,   , . 

L 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners of Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Mr.  Richard  Cavendish,  supported  by  Mr.  Salmon  and 
water 

Helme,  Sir  Herbert  Maxwell,  Sir  Henry  Seton- 
Karr,  and  Mr.  Osmond  Williams,  presented  a B1U 
Bill  to  amend the Law  relating  to  Salmon  and  Bill  187. 
Freshwater Fisheries :  And the same was ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time upon  Thursday  next; 
and to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Robson,  supported  by  Lord  Hugh  Cecil,  Workmen's 

Mr.  Runciman,  Sir  Francis  Evans,  Mr.  T.  P.  Compensation
O' Connor, Mr.  Buxton,  Sir  Fortescue  Flannery,  Amendment 
and  Mr. Harris,  presented  a  Bill to  amend  the  (Seamen)  Bill. 
Workmen's  Compensation  Act,  1897 :  And  the  Bill 188. 
same  was ordered  to  be  read a second  time  upon 
Monday  next  ;  and to  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  proceedings on the  Second  Business of the 

Reading  of  the  Irish  Land  Bill  and  the  Com- House­
mittee of  Ways  and  Means  have precedence this
day  of  the Business of  Supply.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

( W a ys  and 

L a nd 

The  Order of the  day being  read, for resuming  Irish Land 

Means.) 

the  adjourned  Debate on the Amendment  which,  Bil1­
upon  the 4th  day  of  this  instant  May,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Irish Land  Bill  be  now read  a second time  ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  to 

leave  out  the 
word  "  now,"  and, at  the  end of  the  Question, 
to  add  the  words  " upon  this  day  six  months" 
—(Mr.  Coghill) ; 

And  the  Question  being  again proposed,  That 
the  word  " now "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :— 
The  House  resumed  the said  adjourned  Debate. 

And, it being  half  an hour  after Seven of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ulster  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ulster  and  Connaught  Connaught 
Light  Railways  Bill;  _ 

Byways   Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Old  Bridewell 

Second  Reading  of  the  Old  Bridewell  Burying 
Ground  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  Order of the day being  read, for resuming  Irish  Land 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the Amendment which,  Bil1, 
upon  the  4th  day  of this instant  May,  was  pro­
posed  to  be made to the Question,  That  the  Irish 
Land  Bill  be  now read  a second  time; 

,

Which  Amendment was, to  leave  out the  word 
"  now,"  and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  to 
add  the  words  e< upon  this  day  six  months" 
—(Mr.  Coghill);

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  "  now "  stand part of  the  Question:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put; 
The  House  proceeded   to  a  Division. 
And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 

after  Twelve of the  clock  on Friday  morning  ; 

Friday,  8th May,  1903  : 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to the  Left.  


VOL.   158. 

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Tellers  for the I  H o o d  > 

r 

28th—29th April. 

1903. 

[No. 44.

f Sir  Alexander  Acland• 

The  Order  of  the  day  being   read,  for  the  Railways 

j, 443.  Second  Reading  of  the  Railways 

( E l e c t r i c al  (E^trical^ 

leas, 

j^Mr. Anstruther  ; 

Power)  Bill; 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Coghill, 

Noes, 

\Sir  George  Bartley  : 

|  26. 

So  it was resolved in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question being  put; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  now  read a second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read a  second 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Post Office 
Sites  BilL 

Second  Reading  of the  Post  Office  Sites Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  "Ways and  Means; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marine 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill Infuraice 
[Lords]  • 

_ 

; 

2:11[Xor&] 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Monday 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

next, resolve itself  into the  said  Committee. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ireland 
Development 
Grant  Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Port of 
London  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of  London  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

South African 
Loan  and  War 
Contribution 
[Guarantee.] 

South  African 
Loan  and  War 
Contribution. 

South  African 
Loan  and  War 
Contribution 
Bill. 

Bill 189. 

Mr.  Solicitor  General  for  Scotland  reported 
from the  Committee  on  the  South African  Loan 
and  War  Contribution  [Guarantee]  a  Resolu­
tion ;  which  was read,  as followeth : 

That it is expedient to authorise  the  Treasury 
to  guarantee, on the security of the  Consolidated 
Fund, the  Interest  of  a Loan  to be raised by  the 
Transvaal,  not  exceeding  in  the  aggregate  an 
amount  sufficient  to  raise  Thirty-five  million 
pounds, and the  Principal of  any  such  Loan  by 
means  of  the  guarantee  of  Sinking  Fund  pay­
ments, and  to  provide  for  the  application  of  any 
Sums  paid  by  the  Transvaal or  Orange  River 
Colony  in  respect  of  Expenses  incurred  in  or 
incidental to the  prosecution  of  the  late  War  in 
South  Africa. 

The  said Resolution,  being  read a second time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  a  Bill  be  brought  in  upon 
the  said  Resolution  :  And  that  the  Chairman 
of  Ways  and  Means,  Mr.  Chancellor  of  the 
Exchequer,  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain,  Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood,  and  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot 
do prepare, and bring  it in. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  accordingly  pre­
sented  a  Bill  to  authorise  the  Treasury  to 
guarantee  the  payment  of  a  Loan  to  be raised 
by  the  Transvaal, and to provide for the  applica­
tion  of  any  Sums  paid  by  that  Colony  or  the 
Orange  River  Colony  towards  the  Expenses 
incurred  by  His  Majesty's  Government  in  or 
incidental to  the prosecution  of  the late  War  in 
South Africa:  A.nd  the  same was read  the first 
time;  and  ordered to be read a second  time  upon 
Tuesday  next;  and to be  printed. 

Education
(Borrowing)
B m-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  Education  (Borrowing) 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  London  Education  Bill; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into the said  Committee. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for resuming  Supply 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  [2ist  April, 
upon  the  6th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the  Committee  Report, 
in  the  Second  Resolution,  which  was  then 
reported  from the  Committee  of  Supply ; 

Ordered, That tho Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The Order of the day being  read, for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [2lst  April, 
the  21st day of April  last (Evening  Sitting);  

sitting^ 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon  Report. 

Monday  next. 

The Order of the  day being  read, for  receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [ 2 2 a  d   A P r i I ]
the  22nd day  of  April  last;  

K e p o rt 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for taking  Local 

into consideration the Local  Government  (Trans-   Government 
fer  of Powers)  Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing powers) Bin 
Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second  Reading of the  Local  Government (Scot- ?g°cv0®™®de)nt 
land)  Bill; 

^ilL  * 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Acts 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Acts  Amend-   Amendment 
ment  Bill;  

Bl11'  , 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Vagrant 
Second  Reading  of  the  Vagrant  Children  Bill;   Children  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Coal  Mines 
Second  Reading  of the  Coal Mines  (Certificates)  (Certificates) 
Bill; 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   County  Con:is 

Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts B i l l;  

BiU-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Trustee 

Second  Reading   o f 
Amendment  Bill;  

t he  Trustee  Act  
_ 

( 1 8 9 3)  Act  (1893) 

Amendment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The 

 
 
No. 50.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

Bankruptcy 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

mentABTll.nd"  S e c ° nd  Reading  of  the Bankruptcy  Law  Amend­

ment  Bill | 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Public  Houses 
(Hours  of 
Closing) 

(Scotland) 
Bill. 


The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  10th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Public  Houses  (Hours   of  Closing)  (Scotland) 
Bill  be  now read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

1 55 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ^degtBiH" 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the  following orders 
Bill, referred  on the  First  Reading  thereof,  no applicable.) 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable, viz.:— 

. 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   6)  Bill.  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- Commercial 


tion  the  Commercial Gas Bill,  as amended  in the  Gas  Bill.  

Committee. 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  the third  time. 

Outdoor 
Belief 
(Pensioners) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief 
sioners)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Steam 
Engines  and  Second  Reading   of  the  Steam  Engines  and 
Boilers 
(Persons  in 
Charge)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

"Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill; 

upon  "Wednesday  next. 

(Pen­

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Newcastle­

tion  the  Newcastle-upon- Tyne  Electric  Supply 
Bill,  as amended in  the  Committee. 

Supply  Bill. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  


The  Electric  Ligliting  Provisional  Order   Electric 
(No.  1)  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the  Lighting 
third  time, and  passed. 

S T ™  1 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to (No. l) Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Parliamentary 
Voters 
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order  of the day being  read,  for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Par­
liamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now read 
a  second  time; 

The  Land  Drainage  Provisional  Order  Bill   Land  Drainage 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, Provisional 
Order  BiU. 
and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

till  this  day. 

Poor  Law 
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill,  tion  (Ireland)  Bill  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

The  Local  Government  (Ireland) Provisional   Local 

Orders '(No.   4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, ?r0V^nSent 
read the  third  time,  and passed. 

P r o v i s i o n al 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill to  Orders 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  

( N o  - B i l !  ­

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then the House,  having continued  to sit 
till  twenty  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read the  Govemmen 
£™™ional 
third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to (No. 4) BiU. 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

[No.  51.] 

Friday,  8th May,  1903. 

THE House  met  at  Twelve  of the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one of  the Examiners of  Petitions  for 
rivate  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  following 
. Jills,  originating  in the  Lords,  and referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired 
into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  bee'n  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour  Board  Bill 

[.Lords]. 

Cleveland  and  Durham  County  Electric 

Power  Bill  [Lords']. 

Ordered, That  the Bills be  read  a  second  time. 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
(Standing 
Orders 

applicable 
thereto 
complied 

with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That, in  the  case of  the  following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  

the Standing Orders  which are  applicable thereto 

have  been  complied  with, viz.  :— 

Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  4)  BilL 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   5)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bills be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

VOL.   158. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Electric 
take  into  consideration  the  Electric  Lighting   Lighting 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   2)  BiU,  as  amended  in  Q  S 
the  Committee. 

(No.   2 )  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  Electric 
take  into  consideration  the  Electric  Lighting   Lighting 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill,  as  amended  in orders'0114 
the  Committee.  • 

( N o.   3)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Government 
Local  Government  Board  relating   to  Ashton- orders10"3 
under-Lyne,  Darwen,  Newton - in - Mackerjield,  (No. 10.) 
Prestwich,  and  Vaynor  and  Penderyn;  And  that 
Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long   do 
prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Government 
Local  Government  Board  relating   to  the  Ash- ordere°n£U 
bourne,  the  Guildford,  Godalming,  and  Woking, (No. 11.) 
and  the  South  Shields  (Rural)  and  Southwick­
on- Weir  Joint  Hospital  Districts:  And  that 
Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long   do 
, 
prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  presented  a Bill   to  confirm  Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local  G o v e r n - G o v e r n m e nt 
ment  Board  relating 
Darwen,  Newton-in  Mackerjield,  Prestwich,  and  ( N o.  1 0)  Bill. 
Vaynor  Bill  190. 

to  Ashton-under-Lyne, Q^1r s10nal

X  2 

s





8th  May. 

3. 

:[No.'51. 

Vaynor  and  Penderyn  And  the  same was read  j Factory  and  Workshop  Act,  1901,  amending 
and  consolidating  the  Orders  of  the  16th  No-
the first time. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  vember  1895  and  22nd  August  1902 with  regard 
Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and  to  the  employment  at  Night  of  Male  Young 
be  printed. 

Persons  of  the  Age   of  16 years and  upwards. 

Ordered.  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented  a Bill  to confirm  Table. 

certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Govern-
ment  Board  relating  to  the  Ashbourne,  the  Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His  Army 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  11)  Bill.  Guildford,  Godalming,  and  Woking,  and  the  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Approximate 
B i ll  1 9 1.  South  Shields  (Rural)  and  Southwick-on- Weir  Estimate  of  Expenditure  under  the  Military 
Joint  Hospital  Districts:  And  the  same  was  Works  Acts,  1897,  1899, and  1901. 
read  the first time. 

Copy of  Evidence  taken before the  Committee  Army 

(Military 
Works.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be . referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

read ;  and ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Fourth 
Beport. 

National 

Debt. 

on  Canteens  and  Regimental  Institutes. 

(Can teens,&c.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  also  presented,—  Army 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  (Commis­
the  30th  day of April  last, for a  Return  relative 
to  Army  (Commissions). 

sions.) 

Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  Volunteers. 

the  30th  day  of  April  last, for  a Return  relative 
to  Volunteers. 

Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  Military 

the  30th day  of  April  last, for  a Return  relative  Works  and 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  by  His  Ma-

Stores. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Return  showing  to  Military  Works  and  Stores. 
(1)  the Aggregate  Gross  Liabilities  of  the  State 
as  represented  by  the  Nominal  Funded  Debt,  Table. 
Estimated  Capital  Liability  in  respect  of  Ter­
minable  Annuities,  Unfunded  Debt,  and  other 
Liabilities  in  respect  of  Debt,  the  Estimated  jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and (Annual 
Assets,  and  the  Exchequer  Balances,  at  the  Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2969 S e n e s ,) 
close  -of  each  financial  year  from  1835—36  to  and  2970. 
1902-3,  both  inclusive  ;  and (2) the  Gross  and 
Net  Expenditure  charged  annually  during  that  Table. 
period  against  the  Public  Revenue  on  account 
of  the  National  Debt,  and  other  Payments  con-
nected  with  Capital  Liabilities  (in  continuation  tions of  an Act   of  Parliament,  was laid  upon the 
of  Parliamentary  Paper  [C.  1222],   of  Session  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of 
1902). 
the  Annual  Report  and  General  Account  of  the 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  Commissioners  of  Arundel  Port, for  period from 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant  to  the  direc-  Arundel  Port;, 

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma-Trade   Reports 

the  Table. 

25th  March  1902 to  25th  March  1903. 

Bast  India 
(Financial 
Statement.) 
N o.  1 5 1. 

Secretary  Lord  George Hamilton  presented,— 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Trade 

Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated  the  Second  Reading  of  the  Trade  Disputes  Bill;  
5 th day of  this instant  May, for  a Return  rela-
tive  to  East  India (Financial  Statement). 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 

DisPutes  BiU-

Ordered, That  the  said  Return do  lie  upon the  second  time; 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to  

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word  

"  That "  to the  end of  the  Question,  in  order  to  

Trade 
(Foreign 
Countries  and  jest?'"*  Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Statement  add  the  words  "  this  House  declines  to  consider  

of  the  Trade  of  the  United  Kingdom  with  "  a Bill dealing  only with certain points affecting 

British 
Possessions.)  Foreign  Countries  and  British  Possessions  for  "  Trade  Disputes, inasmuch  as  it  considers  any  

the year 1902, compared with  the Four  preceding  "  legislation  on such  a subject  should  deal  with  

the  question  as a whole,  and when  Parliament  

years.  Volume  I. 
Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the  "  is  in  possession,  by  the  Report  of  a  Royal  


Table. 

"  Commission  or  otherwise,  of  satisfactory  ma­
"  terials for  the  purpose."—(Mr.  Galloway.)  


Diseases  o£ 
Animals  Acts.  
 Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  Proceedings  by  proposed  to  be 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 

And  the  Question  being put,  That  the  words  

left  out  stand  part  of  the 

the  Department  of  Agriculture  and  Technical  Question; 

Instruction  for  Ireland,  under  the  Diseases  of 
Animals  Acts,  for  the year  1902. 

County 
Councils 
(Ireland) 
(Salaries.) 

Mr.  Wyndham  also  presented,—Return  to an 
Order, dated  the  2nd  day of  March  last, for  a 
Return  relative  to  County  Councils  (Ireland) 
(Salaries). 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie upon  the 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas to  the  Right;  

The  Noes to  the Left. 

Tellers  for the f Mr.  Shackleton,


Yeas, 

\Mr.  Bell: 

.

Tellers  for the/ Mr.  Galloway, 
(Mr.  Lyttelton  :  


Noes, 

226. 

246. 

Edinburgh 
Museum  of  

Science  and 
Art. 

Table. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-

So it  passed  in the  Negative.  

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words  

"  this  House  declines to  consider  a Bill  dealing  

jesty's  Command, —  Copy  of  Report  by  the  "  only  with  certain  points  affecting  Trade 
Director  on  the  Edinburgh Museum  of  Science  "  Disputes,  inasmuch  as  it  considers  any  legis-

and  Art,  for the  year  1902. 

"  lation  on  such  a  subject  should  deal  with  the  

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the  "  question  as  a whole,  and when  Parliament  is  

"  in  possession,  by  the  Report  of  a  Royal  

"  Commission  or  otherwise, of  satisfactory  ma-

"  terials  for  the purpose,"  be  added  to  the  word  

suant to  the directions  of  an Act  of  Parliament,  "  That "  in  the  Main  Question:—It  was  re-


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-

Table. 

Factory  and 
Workshop 
Acts  (Special 
Exception,  —Copy   of  Order,  dated  4th  May  1903,  made  solved  in the  Affirmative.  

Night,  Work.)  by  the  Secretary  of  State for  the  Home  Depart-

And  the  Main  Question,  so  amended,  being  


ment  in  pursuance  of  Section  54  (4)  of  the  put; 


Resolved, 



No. 50.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

157 

Resolved, That  this House  declines  to  consider 
a  Bill dealing  only  with  certain  points affecting 
Trade  Disputes,  inasmuch  as  it  considers  any 
legislation  on  such  a  subject  should  deal  with 
the  question  as  a whole,  and  when  Parliament 
is in possession,  by  the  Report  of  a Royal  Com­
mission  or  otherwise,  of  satisfactory  materials 
for  the.purpose. 

The Order of  the  day being  read, for resuming  Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question proposed  Voters 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That the  Par-  BUL 
liamentary Voters  Registration  Bill be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Railways 
(Private 
Sidings)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Private 

of  the  Railways 

Second  Reading 
Sidings)  Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second time;—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 
And,  it  being  half  an hour  after Five  of  the 

clock,  the Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Friday  the  22nd  day of  this instant  May. 

Conspiracy 
Law  Amend- Second  Reading  of the Conspiracy Law  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Trade  Onions 
and  Trade 
Disputes  Bill.  Disputes  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Trade  Unions  and  Trade 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Registration 
of  Firms  Bill.  Second  Reading  of  the  Registration  of  Firms 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  12 th day  of June  next. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  t he  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Street  Traffic 
Regulation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of  the  Street Traffic  Regulation 
Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon Wednesday  next. 

Bankruptcy 
Act  (1883) 
Amendment 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankruptcy  Act  (1883) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  22nd  day  of  this instant  May. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Authorities' 

Local 
Authorities'"  Second  Reading  of 
Officers' 
Super-
annuation 
Bill. 

Officers'  Superannuation  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  18th  day  of  this  instant 

Local 
Records  Bill.  Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Records  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  29th  day  of  this instant  May. 

Mr.  Seale-Hayne  reported  from the Committee  Fishguard  and 

on  the  Fishguard  and  Rosslare  Railways  and 50Qlares a nd 
Harbours  B i l l;  That  they  had  examined  the   Harbours 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the BiU. 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed by  the Committee,  and found the same, as 
amended, to  be true;  and had  gone through  the 
Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Table;  and be printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment  to the 
Votes. 

. 

r 

Mr.  Seale-Hayne reported from the Committee  Great 

on  the  Great  Southern  and  Western  Railway  ^ ^  a n  d 
Bill | That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  Railway  Bill, 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended, to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the Vide Supple-

Table ;  and be printed. 

Vote"0 

Sir  William  Holland  reported  the  Lancashire  Lancashire 

and  Yorkshire  and  London  and  North  Western 
Railways  (Steam  Vessels)  Bill,  with  Amend- 
ments. 

North*" 
Western  Rail-
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  y ^ ^  ™ 
Vide  Supple­

Table;  and  be printed. 

ment to  tne 
Votes. 

Sir  Samuel  Hoare  reported  from  the  Com-Railway Bills 
mittee  on  Group  No.  8 of  Railway  Bills ;  That  (GrouP No. 8.) 
the parties  promoting  the  South Shields, Sunder- South Shields, 
land,  and  District  Tramways  Bill  had  stated Sunderland, 
that  the  evidence  of  William Laidler  Robertson, Tramways0* 
15, Lay gate  Terrace,  South  Shields ;  James  H.  Bill. 
Rennoldson, Solicitor, King  Street, South Shields ; 
Robert  Redhead,  South  Garth,  Westoe,  South 
Shields ;  W.  E.   0 .  Scott,  Belle  Vue,  Harton, 
near  South  Shields;  John  Bowman,  Westoe, 
South  Shields;  James  Muir  Smith,  7,  Kensing­
ton  Terrace,  South  Shields;  J.  B.  Hodgson,
Newspaper  Proprietor,  South  Shields, was essen­
tial  to  their  case ;  and,  it  having  been  proved 
that  their  attendance  could  not  be  procured 
without  the  intervention  of  the  House,  he  had 
been  instructed  to  move  that the  said  William 
Laidler  Robertson, James U.  Rennoldson,  Robert 
Redhead,  W.  E.  O.  Scott, John  Bowman, James 
Muir  Smith,  and  J.  B.  Hodgson do  attend  the 
said  Committee  upon  Wednesday  next,  at  half-
past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  William  Laidler  Robertson, 
James H.  Renuoldson,  Robert  Redhead, W.  E.  O.  

Scott,  John  Bowman, James  Muir  Smith, and  

J.  B.  Hodgson  do  attend  the  Committee  on 
Group  No.  8 of  Railway  Bills  upon  Wednesday  

next,  at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock.  


Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.   2)  

Bill. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Hall-marking of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon pharmacy 


Monday  next,  the  Pharmacy  Bill  was read,  and BiU. 

discharged; 


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  


upon  Wednesday  the  10th day of  June  next..  


Outdoor  Relief  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Pensioners) 
T M r  d  R g a d i nj 5  of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen-
BiU. 
sioners)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read the  third  lime 

upon  Monday  next. 

V O L, 

Sir  Lewis  M'lver  reported  from  the  Com- Railway Bills 
mittee  on  Group  No. 5  of  Railway  Bills ;  That, (Group No. 5.) 
for  the  convenience  of  parties,  the  Committee 
had) adjourned until Thursday  next,  at  half-past 
Eleven of  the  clock. 

X  3 

Ordered, 





Crystal 
Palace 
District  Gas 
Bill. 

Hainault 
Forest  Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

Private  Bills 
(Group  C.) 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Naval  Forces 
Bill. 

Berwickshire 
County  Town 
Bill. 

Wellington 
(Salop)  Gas 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Frinton-on-
Sea  Sea 
Defences 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

158 

Sth—llth  May. 

1903. 

[No. 52. 


Ordered,  That  the  Eeport  do 

lie  upon  the 

All  Saints,  Poplar  (Rate  Abolition),  Bill  


Table. 

[Lords].


Knott  End  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  


Sir  John Brunner reported  the  Crystal  Palace 

Bill  [Lords].


District  Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

South  Wales Mineral  Railway Bill  [Lords].

Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire Canal  Bill  


Table. 

Sir  John  Brunner  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  on  the  Hainault  Forest  Bill;  That 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of  the Bill,  and  amended  the same 
so as to make  it  consistent  with the provisions  of 
the  Bill  as passed  by  the  Committee,  and found 
the  same,  as amended, to be  true ;  and had  gone 
through  the  Bill, and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

i 

Sir  John  Brunner  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  on  Group  C  of  Private  Bills ;  That  they 
had  adjourned  until  Tuesday  next,  at  half-past 
Eleven  of the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Naval  Forces 

Bill, without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Berwickshire 

County  Town  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Act  for  incorporating  and  conferring  Powers   on 
the  Wellington  (Salop)  Gas  Company,  and  for 
other  purposes ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct   to  authorise  the  District  Council  for  the 
Urban  District of  Frinton-on-Sea, in  the  County 
of  Essex,  to  construct  and  maintain  Sea  Walls 
and  other  Works  at  Frinton-on-Sea,  and  to 
improve  and  regulate  the  Sea  Front  of  the  said 
District,  and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

[Lords].


Harrogate  Water  Bill  [Lords].

Pelican  and British  Empire  Life  Office Bill 


[Lords].


Harrow  and  Stanmore  Gas  Bill  [Lords].

Wirral  Railway  Bill  [Lords].


Ordered,  That  the  Bills  be  read  a  second 

time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, —  Report  Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Order  Bills 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the following ordersmS 
Bills, referred  on  the First  Reading  thereof, the  applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied  with, viz.:— 

p ie  wi  .) 

Local  Government 

(Ireland)  Provisional 

Orders (No.   5)  Bill. 


Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Orders  (Housing  of  Working  Classes) 
Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bills  be  read  a second time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Public  Offices 
BlU 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills, That,  in the  case  of  the following orders 
Bill,  referred,  pursuant  to  the  Order  of  the  applicable 
House  of  the  5th  day  of  this  instant  May,  the  j i S ?  e d 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto with.) 
have been  complied  with,  viz.:— 
Public  Offices (Dublin)  Bill. 

The  Scarborough  Gas Bill  was  read  the  third  Scarborough 

time, and passed.

G as  BilL 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Cork  Harbour 

tion  the  Cork Harbour  Bill,  as  amended in  the  BilL 
Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  the  third  time. 

Wellington 
(Salop)  Gas 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Wellington  (Salop)  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

Frinton-on-
Sea  Sea 
Defence^ 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Frinton-on-Sea  Sea Defences Bill  [Lords]

was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners of Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  Coventry 
UlaAfmA 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 

tion  the  Coventry  Electric  Tramways  Bill,  as 
amended  in the  Committee. 

a  •  m 

T^'ll

Til 

• 1 

, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Gorleston 

tion  the  Gorleston  and  Southtown  Gas  Bill,  as 
amended  in the  Committee. 

'  town  Gas  Bill. 

Ordered, That the  Bill be  read  the third  time. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  twenty-nine  minutes  before  Six 
of the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  Hyde 

tion  the  Hyde  Corporation  Bill,  as  amended  in  Corporation 
the  Committee. 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third time. 

[No.  52.] 

Monday,  11 th May,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Private  Bi'.ls 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 

o> with.) 

M R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the  case of  the  following 
Bills, originating  in  the  Lords,  and referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
inquired  into,  and  which  are 
not  previously 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Nelson 
tion  the  Nelson Corporation  Bill,  as  amended  in  Corporation 
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  the third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Seaforth  and 

tion  the  Seaforth and  Sefton  Junction  Railway 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee. 

RaUw'ay  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Castleblaney, Keady,  and  Castleblaney, 

Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill  be  Keady,  and 
read  a second  time  To-morrow. 

Railway 

The  Exeter  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  Exeter 

(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 

Milford  Docks  Bill 

[Lords]. 

second time ;  and  committed. 

Railway  Bill 

The 







 
 
No. 58.]  3  EDW. YII. 

Faversham 
Gas  BiU 
[Lords.] 

Hexham 
Gas  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Faversham  Gas  Bill  [Lords] was  read  a 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Hexham  Gas  Bill  [Lords']  was  read  a 

second time :  and  committed. 

Table. 

19th—-20th  May.  159 
Council  of  the  County  of  Durham,  altering 
certain  Polling  Districts  in  the  North  Western 
Parliamentary  Division  of  the  County. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

India Rubber,'  The  India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Tele-
Gutta  Percha,  g r a p  h  "Works  Company  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 
Works6 egraP  a  second  time j  and  committed. 
Company  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Life  Association   of  Scotland Bill  [Lords]

Life Associa-
tion  of  Scot- was read  a  second  time  ;  and  committed. 
land  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Lima Railways  The  Lima  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a 
Bill 

[Lords.]  second time  ;  and  committed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His  Straits 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Settlements. 
Straits  Settlements  Currency  Committee  ;  with 
Minutes of  Evidence  and  Appendices. 

Copy  of  Colonial  Report,  No.  384  (Saint   Colonial 

Lucia,  Annual  Report  for  1901). 

Copy  of  Colonial  Report,  No.  385  (Saint   Colonial 

Vincent, Annual  Report  for  1901), 

flnnual ) 

Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The North's  Navigation  Collieries Bill  [Lords]

was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

North's 
Navigation 
Collieries  Bill 
[Lords.] 
The  Wolverhampton  and  Cannock  Chase Rail-
Wolverhamp-
ton  and  Can- way  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill  was read  a second 
nock  Chase 
Railway 
(Extension  of  

Time)  Bill.  


time;  and  committed.  


Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   2)  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  3)  Bill. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 

Orders 
(No.  4)  BiU.  


Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  5)  Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Fifth 
Beport. 

County 
Councils 
(Ireland) 
(Salaries.) 

No.  152. 

Army 
(Commis-
sions.) 

No.  153.  


Volunteers. 

No.  154. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a
second  time ;  and  committed.  


The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second  time ;  and  committed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative  to  County 

Councils  (Ireland) (Salaries),  which  was  pre­
sented  upon  the  8th  day of  this instant  May,  be 
printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Return  relative  to  Army 
(Commissions),  which  was  presented  upon  the 
8th  day  of  this instant  May, be  printed.  


Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative   to  Volun-
teers, which  was  presented  upon  the  8th  day  of 
this  instant  May, be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative  to  Military 
Military 
Works  and  Works  and  Stores,  which  was  presented  upon 
Stores. 

the  8th  day of this instant  May,  be  printed. 

No.  155. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by 
Judicial 
Statistics 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Judicial 
(England  and  Statistics for  England  and  Wales,  1901, Part  I I. 
Wales.) 
(Civil  Judicial  Statistics,  edited   by  John  Mac­
donnell,  Esquire,  C.B.,  Master  of  the  Supreme 
Court). 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented, 

Polling 
pursuant  to  the  directions of  an  A ct   of  Parlia­
Districts 
(County  of  ment,—Copy  of  Order  made   by  the  County 
Durham.) 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-Lunacy, 

tions  of  an Act   of Parliament,  was laid  upon  the 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of 
Report  made  to  the  Lord  Chancellor  under  the 
Lunacy  Act,  1890,   by  the  Visitors of  Lunatics, 
of  the  Number  of  Visits  made,  the  Number   of 
Patients seen, and  the Number of  Miles travelled 
by  the  said  Visitors,  between  the  1st  day  of 
October  1902  and the  31st  day  of  March  1903. 

Sir  William Holland  reported  the Midland  and  Midland  and 

Belfast  and  Northern  Counties  Railways  Bill, 
with  Amendments. 

Belfast and 
Northern 
Counties 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Bailways 

Table;  and be  printed. 

BiU. 
Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 

Message  had been  brought  from  the  Lords   by the  Lords. 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to the  Great  Western  Great  Western 

Railway 
Amendment. 

(Pension  Fund)  Bill,  without  any  Bailway 
(Pension 
Fund)  BUI. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Dublin  Im- Dublin 

provement  (Bull  Alley  Area)  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

Improvement 
(Bull  Alley 
Area)  Bill. 
The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments Queensland 
made  by  this House  to  the  Queensland  Invest- Investment 
ment  and  Land  Mortgage  Bill  [Lords],  without  and  Land 
any  Amendment. 

Mortgage  Bill 
[Lords.]
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An Sutton 

A ct   to  authorise  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  Borough   of  Sutton  Coldfield BUI 
to  construct  and work  Tramways,  and  to  make 
further  provision  with  regard  to  their  Electric 
Light  Undertaking;  and  for  the  Improvement, 
Health,  Local  Government, and  Finance  of  the 
Borough,  and  for  other  purposes ;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

Coldfield 
Corporation 
[Lords.]

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An Rickmans-
Act   to  empower  the  Urban  District  Council  of  worth  Gas  Bill 
Rickmansworth  to  purchase  the  Undertaking  of 
the  Rickmansworth Gas  Company,  and to  supply 
Gas, and for  other purposes ;  to  which  the Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

[Lords, 

j

The  Sutton  Coldfield Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  Sutton 

was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  t ne   BUI 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Coldfield 
.•I  Corporation 
[Lords.]

The  Rickmansworth  Gas  Bill 

[Lords]  w as  Rickmans­

read the first time. 

worth  Gas Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Mr.  Jesse  Collings,  supported   by  Sir  John  Purchase of 

Dorington,  Mr.  Spear,  Sir  John  Kennaway,  Mr.   ™nd, 
Herbert  Roberts,  Sir  Lewis  Molesworth,  Mr. m i S)  BiU 
Powell-Williams,  and  Mr.  William  Mitchell,  Bill 192. 
presented  a  Bill  to provide  facilities for  the  Sale 
of  Land  to  occupying  Tenants  and  others  in 
England 
x  4 

160 

lift—12th  May. 

[No.  52. 

England, and  Wales:  And  the same  was  ordered 
to  be  read  a second time  upon  Tuesday  the  16th 
day of  June  n e x t;  and  to be  printed. 

Supply 
[8th  allotted 
Day.] 

The  House, accordinj  to Order, resolved  itself 

into the  Committee  of i  upply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Revenue  Departments. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed, That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  6,267,500,  be granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sam  necessary   to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment during  the  year  ending  on the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Post  Office  Services,  the  Expenses   of 
Post  Office  Savings  Banks  and  Government 
Annuities  and  Insurances,  and  the  Collection   of 
the  Post  Office Revenue t 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  6,267,400, 
be  granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Lough):
—Debate  arising  ; 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  rose  in  his  place, 
and  claimed to  move,  "  That  the  Question   be 
now  put." 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question   be  now 

p u t "; 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  ii 
,, 
Tellers  for  the 
e a s  ' 

^ 

, 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

U 0 4. 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the f M r.  Weir, 

J 
\ ,  „„ 
' 
J 
Question  put  accordingly.  That  a  Sum,  not 
exceeding  £.  6,267,400,  be  granted  for  the said 
Service; 

I Mr.  Butcher: 

Noes, 

Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O,  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers for  the fMr.  Lough,

Yeas, 

Tellers  for  the! 

\Captain  Nortm 
fSir  Alexander  Acland-~\
\  Hood, 
I Mr.  Anstruther: 
Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  claimed,  "  That  the 

•vr 
JNoes, 

j.  199. 

}

Original 
Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

Original  Question  be  now  put." 

Original  Question  put  accordingly,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  6,267,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary   to 
defray the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment during  the  year  ending on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Post  Office  Services,  the  Expenses   of 
Post  Office  Savings  Banks  and  Government 
Annuities  and  Insurances,  and  the  Collection  of 
the  Post  Office Revenue  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 

I Sir  Alexander  AclandA

Tellers  for  the J  Hood, 

Yeas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the f M r.  Schwann, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Weir: 
Resolution to  be  reported.  


>199. 
I
I  95. 

And, it being after half-past Seven  of  the  clock, 
the  Chairman left  the  Chair   to  make  his  Report 
to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  T o­

morrow. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that   he  was  directed 
to  move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave 
to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Old  Bridewell 

Second  Reading   of  the  Old  Bridewell  Burying  Burying 
J  O  Ground Bill 
j  -o.-i,  r  T  J  i  
m 
[Zmfc.]
Ground  iiill  [LordsJ  ; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  T h a t"   to  the  end of  the  Question,  and  adding 
the  words  "  this  House  declines  to  sanction  a 
"  Private Bill, in contravention of  general  public 
"  statutes concerning open spaces, for the express 
"  purpose of  enhancing  the  value   of  a  private 
"  estate "—(Mr.  Paulton),—instead  thereof. 

Alid  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Ques­
tion  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for the (Mr.  Butcher, 

Yeas, 

\Mr.  Henniker  Heaton  : 

Tellers  for  the fMr,  Paulton, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Alban  Gibbs:  

1  ^ 
j
\  n  s 
J 1 1 0 ' 

So it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  put, That  the  words 
"  this  House  declines  to  sanction  a Private  Bill, 
"  in  contravention  of  general  public  statutes 
"  concerning  open  spaces, for  the  express  pur­
"  pose  of  enhancing  the  value  of  a  private 
"  estate"—(Mr.  Paulton)—be  added  after  the 
word  " T h a t"   in  the  Main  Question:—It  was 
resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Then  the  Main  Question,  so  amended,  being 

put; 

Resolved,  That  this House  declines  to  sanction 
a  Private Bill, in contravention  of general  public 
statutes  concerning  open  spaces, for  the  express 
purpose  of  enhancing  the  value  of  a  private 
estate. 

The  House, accordinj  to  Order,  resolved  itself  Supply 

into the  Committee  o f» 

apply. 

^allotted 

(In  the  Committee,) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Revenue  Departments. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 536,790,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum necessary   to 
defray the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Expenses  of  the  Post 
Office Packet  Service: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­

~  That  Item  A   be  reduced   by  £.100,  in 
respect of  Contracts  for  Conveyance   of  Mails  in 
the  United  Kingdom—(Mr.  Weir) 
i—Motion, 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 

Tuesday,  \2th May,  1903  : 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left 

the  Chair to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had  made  Pro­
gress  in  the  matter  to  them  referred ;  and  that 
he  was directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee 
may have  leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Wed­
nesday  next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said 
Committee. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  resuming   Supply 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed   [ 2 1 s  t  April, 
upon  the  6th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That  tittingf 1 

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No. 53 ]  3  E d w.   VII. 

llth—12th  May. 

161 

this House doth  agree with the Committee   in  the 
Second  Resolution,  which  was  then  reported 
from the  Committee   of  Supply; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Local 

into consideration the Local  Government (Trans- ?^ rvae™{menj
fer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  powers)  Bill. 
Committee; 

till  this  day. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Supply 
[21st  April, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Beport. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  21st day   of  April  last  (Evening  Sitting)  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[22nd  April] 
Beport. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

W a ys  and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

reBolve itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
B i U. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Education  (Borrowing) 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Public  Offices 
(DubUn)  BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Offices  (Dublin) 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this day. 

• 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment   of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered.  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Wed­
nesday  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Ireland 
Development 
Grant  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the-  day  being  read,  for  the   Municipal 
Second  Reading   of  the  Municipal  Corporations  Corporations 
(Audit)  B i l l;  
(Audit)  BiU. 

V 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Leasehold 
Second  Reading   of  the  Leasehold  Enfranchise-  Enfranchise­
ment Bill;  

ment  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill;  

(Repayment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  of  Loans) 

upon  Monday  next.  

BiU-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Coroners' 
I n q u e s ts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners' 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill; 

I n q u e s t  s 

• 

ttX) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

c 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Plumbers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration  Registration 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ministry  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce  Commerce 
Bill;  

BlU-

Ordered, That  the Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Vaccination 
Second Reading  of  the Vaccination Prosecutions   Prosecutions 
Bill; 

B i»­

°  

Ordered,  That  the  BiU  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading   of  the  Prevention   of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill;  

streams  Bill. 

Port  of 
London  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of  London  Bill; 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

London 
Education 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  London  Education  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Wed­
nesday  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  BUI. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Electrical 

Second  Reading   of  the  Railways 
Power)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Marine 
Insurance 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill 
[Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

V O L.   158, 

^  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 
Second  Reading  of 
Franchise  and  Representation  (Extension 
Companies)  B i l l;  

the  Local  Government   Government 

to Representation 
(Extension   to 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  Companies) 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

1 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Criminal 

Second  Reading  of  the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill;  

A I i e ns  B,u -

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  (London)  Bill;  

(London) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second, time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sunday 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot-
land)  B i l l; 

Jj^Si) 

j j^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

T 

The 

11th—12th May. 

1903; 

[HO. 52. 


Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Crofters' Holdings  ( Scot­
land)  Bill  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Workmen's 
Second  Reading  of  the  Workmen's  Compensa-  ^pawatkm 
tion Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill;  

Amendment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  (Seamen) 

upon  Thursday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

BilL 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Leaseholders 
(Purchase  of  Second  Reading  of  the  Leaseholders  (Purchase 
Fee  Simple) 
Bill. 

of  Fee  Simple)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Coal  Mines 

(Certificates)  Bill  w a s,  Coal  Mines 

according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and  ^Certificates) 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, 
for  Wednesday  next. 

False 
Characters 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  False  Characters  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bankruptcy 

Second Reading  of  the Bankruptcy Law  Amend­
ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Clubs 
Registration  Second  Reading  of  the Clubs Registration (Scot­
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

land)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Tied  Houses 
(Freeing)  Bill.  g e c o n  d  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Freeing) 
. 

B i l l; 

, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1858) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1858) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1886) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  Bill; 
.  Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  next. 

Military 
Lands  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Military  Lands  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order of  the day  being  read, for resuming  public  Houses 

the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Hours of 
upon  the  10th  day  of  March  last,  That  the  g ^ S d  ) 
Public  Houses  (Hours  of  Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill. 
Bill  be now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Poor Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

(Ireland)"Bill. 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  .for  the  Outdoor  Relief 

Third  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief 
sioners)  Bill  ; 

( P e n -( P e n s i o n e r s) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  third  time 
1 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming  Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed Voters 
upon  the 28th  day  of  April  last. That the Par- Registration 
liamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Liquor Traffic 
Local  Veto 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local 
Veto  (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

And  then the  House,  having  continued  to sit  

till  seven  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


upon  Thursday, next. 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Vaccination  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical 
Dilapidations  Second  Reading of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-
Bill. 

tions  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Officers' 
Super-
annuation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Poor  Law  Officers' 

Second  Reading  of 
Superannuation  (Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Local 
Government  Second Reading  of  the  Local Government  (Scot­
(Scotland) 
land) Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill;  .
Act  (1894)  

Amendment 
Bill. 


Ordered,' That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon Wednesday  next. 

Local 
Government  Second  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Bill, '  (Ireland)  Bill  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

[No.  53.] 

Tuesday, 12th May,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

A-t-a.  from one of  the  Examiners of  Petitions for  [Lords] 
Private  Bills,-That,  in the  case of  the  following  K s n o  t 
Bills,  originating  in  the Lords, and  referred  on  previously 
the  First Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders  inquired  into 
not previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are  ap- ^af)6 (1 
plicable thereto, have  b e en  complied with,  viz.:— 

Frinton-on-Sea  Sea  Defences Bill  [Lords].

Wellington (Salop)  Gas  Bill  [Lord*].


Ordered, That  the  Bills  be read  a second  time.  


The  Commercial  Gas  Bill  was read  the third  Commercial 

"

.

.

 .  Gas  Bill. 

time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The House proceeded  to take  into  considera.-  London  

tion  the  London  United  Tramways  Bill,  as  United  

amended in  the  Committee.


B ™ W J  3 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third time. 

The 


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12 th May. 

163 


Hew  Hun­
stanton 
Improvement 
Bill. 

The  House proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion the  New  Hunstanton Improvement  Bill,  as 
amended in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills ;  and 
be  printed. 

Castleblaney, 
Keady,  and 
Armagh 
Bailway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Castleblaney, Keady,  and 
Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Monday  the  25th  day of  this instant  May 
(Evening  Sitting). 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) Pro­
visional Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill. 
Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(Housing  of 
Working 
Classes)  Bill. 

Dundee  Royal 
Lunatic 
As  lum  Order

Confirmation.

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Orders  (No.   5)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Orders  (Housing  of  Working  Classes) Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and 
committed. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in a 
c o n ^ r m  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,:  relating  to  the  Dundee  Royal  Lunatic 
Asylum  :  And  that the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr. 
Solicitor  General  for  Scotland do  prepare,  and 
bring it in. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Dundee  Royal 
Lunatic 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Confirmation1  P r i  ™ te  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1 8 9 9,   relating  to  the  Dundee  Royal  Lunatic 
Bill.
Asylum. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Thursday, next. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  12.) 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in a 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Local  Government  Board  relating  to  Blackpool,
Conway, and  Spalding,  and  the  Darenth  Valley
Main  Sewerage  District  :  And  that  Mr.  Grant 
Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter  Long  do  prepare,  and 
bring it  in. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  13.) 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders of the 
Local  Government  Board  relating  to  Dover  and 
Yeovil:  And  that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr. 
Walter  Long  do prepare,  and  bring  it in. 

Local „ 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(Poor  Law.) 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  of the 
Local  Government  Board  relating to the  City of 
Oxford:  And  that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr. 
Walter  Long  do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  12)  Bill. 
Bill 193. 

Mr.  Grant Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm 

certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Board  relating  to  Blackpool,  Conway, and 
Spalding, and the Darenth  Valley Main Sewerage 
District:  And  the  same  was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 

(No.  13)  Bill. 
Bill  194. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm 

certain  Provisional  Orders of the  Local  Govern­
ment  Board  relating to  Dover  and  Yeovil:  And 
the  same was read the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders  (Poor 
Law)  Bill. 

Bill  195. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm 

certain  Provisional  Orders of the Local  Govern­
ment  Board  relating  to  the  City  of  Oxford: 
And  the  same was read the first time. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie upon the  Table.

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented, 

pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an Act   of  Parlia­
ment,—Estimate  of  the  Revenue  and  Expendi­
ture  of  the  Government  of  India,  for  the  year 
1902-3,  compared with  the  Results of  1901-2. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

East  India 
(Estimate.) 

No. 156. 

Copy of  the  Finance  and  Revenue  Accounts 
of  the Government of  India for  the  year  1901-2. 

East  India 
(Finance  and 
Revenue 
Accounts.)  

, , 

East  India 
(Home 
Accounts.) 

No.  157. 

Copy  of  the  Home  Accounts  of  the  Govern­
ment of  India:—1.  An  Account  of the  Receipts 
and  Disbursements  of  the  Home Treasury  of  the 
Government  of  India  from  1st  April  1901  to 
31st  March  1902  :—2.  Report  of  the  Auditor 
upon  the Indian Home  Accounts  from  i st  April 
1901  to  31st  March  1902,  prepared  and  sub­
mitted  to  Parliament  and  to  the  Secretary  of 
State  in  Council, in  pursuance  of  the  52nd  Sec­
tion  of  Act  21  & 22  Vic. c.  106 
3.  Report  of 
the  Auditor  of  the  Indian  Home  Accounts  on 
the  Stores  Account  from  1st April  1901  to  31st 
March  1902, prepared  and  submitted  to  Parlia­
ment and  to  the  Secretary  of  State  in  Council, 
in pursuance  of  the  52nd  Section  of  Act  21  & 22 
Vic.  c.  106: — 4.  Summary  of  Payments 
in 
the year  1901-2  for  Stores  procured  for  Ship­
ment  to  India, &c.:—5.  Statement  of  the  Net 
Expenditure  and  Receipts  on  account  of  the 
Royal  Indian  Engineering  College  during  the 
year  ended  31st  March  1902:—6.  Account  of 
the  Charges  and  Receipts 
in  respect  of  the 
Indian Troop  Service  during  the  year ended 31st 
March  1902 :—7.  Comparison  of  the  Estimated 
and  Actual  Receipts  and  Disbursements of  the 
Home  Treasury  of  the  Government  of  India  for 
the  year  1 9 0 1 - 2 : — 8.  Estimated  Account   of 
the  Receipts  and  Disbursements  of  the  Home 
Treasury  of  the  Government  of  India  from  1st 
April  1902 to  31st  March  1903 :—9.  Statement 
showing  new or  increased  Salaries  or  Pensions 
granted  or  created in England between  1st  April 
1902  and  31st  March  1903  :—10.  Account 
showing  the Total Amount of  Indian Debt  raised 
in  England,  the  Annual  Interest  thereon,  and 
the  Indian Railway Annuities, on the  31st March 
1902 ;  the  Debt  and Interest created  in  the year 
ended  31st  March  1903 ;  the  Debt  and  Interest 
reduced  in  that year;  and  the  Total  Amount 
of  Debt, the  Annual  Interest  thereon,  and  the 
Indian  Railway  Annuities,  on  the  31st  March 
1903  ;  together  with  the  Cost  of  Management 
paid in the  year:—11.  List  of the  Establishment 
of  the  Secretary  of  State  in  Council  of  India ; 
and  Estimate  of  the  Amount  required  in  the 
year ending  31st March  1904 to pay the  Salaries 
and  other  Expenses  of  the India  Office, and  of 
the  Office of  the  Auditor  of  the  Accounts  of the 
Secretary  of  State in  Council. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 
Table;  and that the Papers relative to East India 
(Estimate)  and East  India  (Home  Accounts)   be 
printed. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the Diseases of 

directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Order  under the  Diseases of  Animals  Acts,  1894
and  1896,  dated  8th  May  1903,  entitled  the 
Foreign  Animals  (Amendment)  Order of  1903 
(No.  2). 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

a n 

Table. 

VOL.   158. 

I 

T   2 ' 

Mr. 

 
 
 
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Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by 
Railway  and 
Actfissfto  H i  s  M ajesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Fourteenth 
Annual  Report  of  the  Railway  and  Canal  Com­
1894, 
mission,  under  the  Railway  and  Canal  Traffic 
Acts,  1854 to  1894,  with  Appendix,  1902. 

Mines  and 
Quarries.  

Copy   of  Reports  of  His  Majesty's  Inspectors 
0  f  Mines to  the  Secretary of  State  for the  Home 
Department,  under  the  Coal  Mines  Regulation 
Acts,  1887  to  1896,  the  Metalliferous  Mines 
Regulation  Acts,  1872  and  1875, and the  Quar­
ries  Act,  1894,  for  the  year  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

12 th May. 

1903.  [No. 53. 

parties  promoting  the  Gas Light and Coke  Com-   Gas Light  and 
pany's  Acts  Amendment  Bill  had  stated   to  the 
Com-^ 
Committee  that  it  was  not  their  intention  to  Amendment 
proceed  with  the  same. 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  [Parties  do 

not  proceed.] 

Table. 

Sir  William  Holland  reported  the  Welling- Welling­
borough  and  District  Tramroads  Bill,  with  District 
Amendments. 

TramroadB 

borough  and 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  BiU. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  presented,"pursuant  to  the 
Sail ways 
Eyorkshi?reeS)  directions   o f  an  A ct   of  Parliament,—  Copy  of 
Draft  Certificate of  the Board of  Trade  authoris-
Dales 
i n g  the  Yorkshire  Dales  Railway  Company  to 
Railway  
r a i s  e  additional  Capital. 
Company.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  presented,   by  His 
Post  Office 
^arcel^Pos^ Majesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Parcel  Post 
Britain  and  Agreement,  with  detailed  Regulations,  between 
the  Nether.  Great  Britain  and  the  Netherlands. 
lands.) 

Ordered,  That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com- Standing 

mittee  on  Standing  Orders  a Resolution  ;  which  Orders. 
was  read,  as  followeth: 

That, in  the  case  of  the  Strabane and  Letter- Strabane  and 
Letterkenny 
kenny  Railway  Bill,  the  Standing  Orders  ought  Railway  Bill. 
to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  per­
mitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill,  provided  that 
all  reference  to  the  Great  Northern  Railway 
Company  (Ireland)   be  struck  out  of  Clause  21 
of  the  Bill;  that  the  Committee   on  the  Bill   do 
report  how  far  such  Order  has  been  complied 
with. 

The said  Resolution,  being read a second time, 

Table. 

was  agreed  to. 

National  Debt  Mr.  Arthur  EUiot  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
(Terminable  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Treasury  Warrant,  dated  the  1st  April  1903, 
Annuities.) 
regulating  the  Terminable  Annuity  held   on 
behalf of the  Supreme  Court   of  Judicature. 

No.  158. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Taxes  and 
Imposts. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House, 
a Return showing  (1) the Rates  of  Duties,  Taxes, 
or  Imposts  collected  by  Imperial  Officers;  (2) 
the  Quantities or Amounts taxed;  (3)  the  Gross 
Receipts  derived  from  each  Duty  ;  (4)  the  Net 
Receipts  and  Appropriations  thereof  in  the  year 
ending  the  31st  day  of  March  1903  :  and  ( !  ) 
the  aggregate  Gross  Receipts  derived  from  all 
such  Duties,  Taxes,  or  Imposts  under  the  prin­
cipal  heads  of  Revenue;  (2)  the  aggregate  Net 
Receipts  ;  (3)  the  Charges   of  Collection  ;  and 
(4)  the  Produce,  after  deducting  these  Charges 
on  each  of  the  Ten  years  ending  the  31st day   of 
March 1903: 
And, Notes  to show any changes 
in  the  Taxes,  Duties,  and  Imposts  consequent 
upon  the  acceptance  of  the  Budget  Proposals   of 
1903  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  313,  of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Goddard.) 

Mr.  Kearley  reported  from  the  Committee   on 
Metropolitan 
District 
(Various 
the  Metropolitan  District  Railway 
Railway 
Powers)  Bill;  That,   in  pursuance  of  the  Reso-
(Various 	
Powers)  Bill.  	 lution  of  the  House  of  the  28 th day of April last, 

the Committee  had  inserted  in the Bill  the  addi­
tional  Provision referred  to  in  that  Resolution. 
Mr.  Kearley  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they  had examined  the  allegations 
contained 
in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found the same,  as  amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to  the  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Gas  Light  and 
Coke Company  C o k  e  Company  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Sir  Robert  Gunter  reported  the Gas Light and 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Private  Bills 
(Group c.) 

Sir  Robert  Gunter  reported  from  the  Com­
m l t t ee   o u  G r j up   q   o f   p r i v a te   Bills  ;  That  the 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection  


Selection  ;  That  they had  discharged  the  follow­
ing  Members  from  the  Standing  Committee  on
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  ana  Legal  Proce-  Law, &c. 
dure:—Mr.  Walter  Long  (added  in  respect  of 
the  Marriage  with  a  Deceased  Wife's  Sister   Marriage  with 
Bill)  and  Sir  Charles  Dilke;  and  had  appointed a Deceased 
in  substitution  :  Mr.  Guest  (in  respect   of  the
Sister 
Marriage  with  a  Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill) 
and  Mr.  Charles  Seely. 

  eea'J 

  o m ml

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  of  Selection  ;  That  they  had  added  to the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts   of  Law, &c. 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure  the  following 
Fifteen  Members  in  respect  of  the  Prevention  Prevention 
of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords']  :—Mr.  Attorney   o f  Corruption 
General,  Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer,  Mr. 
Channing,  Mr.  Cohen,  Sir  Frederick  Dixon-
Hartland,  Sir  William  Dunn,  Mr.  Edmund 
Faber,  Sir  John  Gorst,  Sir  William  Holland, 
Mr.  Kearley,  Mr.  Lough,  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  Sir 
Walter  Thorburn,  Mr.  Lawson  Walton,  and  Mr. 
Whittaker. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee of  Selection;  That  they  had added  to  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  ofLaw, &c. 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure  the 
Fifteen  Members  in respect  of  the  Burgh Police   Burgh  Police 
(Scotland)  Bill:—Sir  William  Arrol,  Mr.  Asher,   (Scotland). 
Mr.  Buchanan,  Mr.  Caldwell,  Colonel  Denny,
Mr.  Charles  Douglas,  Mr.  James  M iKillop,  Mr. 
John  Morley,  Mr.  Nicol,  Mr.  Pirie,  Sir  Charles 
Renshaw,  Sir  John  Stirling-Maxwell,  Mr.  Solici­
tor  General  for  Scotland,  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason, 
and  Mr.  Wylie. 

following 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the   Police  and 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case  of  the  East  Ham  Improvement  Bill,  they  EastHam' 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the  Improvement 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  Bil1, 
as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the provisions  of 
the  Bill  as  passed by  the  Committee,  and  found 
the  same,  as amended,  to  be  true ;  and  had gone 
through  the  Bili,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple. 
m e nt  t o the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed.	 

Mr. 

 
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165 

move,  That  J;he Committee  may  have  leave  to  

sit  again.  


No. 58.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

Midland  Great  Mr.  Seale-Hayne  reported  the  Midland  Great 
Mlway  of  Western  Railway   of  Ireland  Bill,  with  Amend-
Ireland  Bill,  ments. 
Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the  

Votes. 

Ordered, That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed.  


Message  from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
the  Lords. 
Message  had been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords. 

] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct  for  re-arranging 
the  Boundaries   of  the 
Dioceses  of  Bristol  and  Gloucester  and  Bath  and 
Wells;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concur­
rence  of  this  House. 

Detention  of 
The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Poor  Persons  Friday  next,  the  Detention   of  Poor  Persons 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

(Scotland)  Bill  was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bili  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  22nd  day  of  this instant  May. 

Education 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Friday  next,  the  Education  (Scotland)  Bill  was 
read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  12th  day  of  June  next. 

W a ys  and 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Continuance  of  Additional  Customs  Duties  on 
Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits. 

1.  Resolved,  That  the  Additional  Customs 
Duties  on  Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits  imposed 
by  Sections  Two,  Three,  Four,  and  Five   of  the 
Finance  Act,  1900 
(including  any  increased 
Duties  imposed  by  Section  Five  of  that  Act), 
shall  continue  to  be  charged  until  the  First  day 
of  August,  Nineteen  hundred  and  four.—(Mr. 
Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer.) 

Continuance  of  Additional  Excise  Duty  on  Beer 
and  Spirits. 
2. Resolved,  That the  Additional  Excise  Duties 
on  Beer  and  Spirits imposed  by  Sections  Six and 
Seven  of  the  Finance  Act,  1900,  shall  continue 
to  be  charged  until  the  First  day   of  August, 
Nineteen  hundred  and  four.—(Mr. Chancellor of 
the  Exchequer.) 

Income  Tax. 

3.  Resolved, That Income Tax shall  be  charged 
for  the  year  beginning  the  Sixth  day   of  April, 
Nineteen  hundred  and  three,  at  the  rate  of 
Eleven  pence. —  (Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Ex­
chequer.) 

Amount  of  Permanent  Annual  Charge. 
4.  Resolved,  That  the  amount  of  the  Perma­
nent  Annual  Charge  for  the  National  Debt, 
under  Section  One  of  the  Sinking  Fund  Act, 
1875,  shall  be  Twenty-seven  million  pounds.— 
(Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer.) 

Amendment  of  Law. 

5.  Resolved,  That  it is  expedient  to  amend the 
Law  relating  to  the  National  Debt,  Customs, 
and  Inland  Revenue.—(Mr.  Chancellor  of  the 
Exchequer.) 

Resolutions  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that  he  was  directed  to 

VOL.   158. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  To-morrow,  


again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Supply 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
uj)on  the  6th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That Sitting]011 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the  Committee  in  Report, 
the  Second  Resolution,  That  a  Sum, not  exceed­
ing   £ . 51,400,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  Royal  Parks 
complete the Sum necessary to defray  the  Charge  and  Pleasure 
Which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during   a r  ens" 
the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of March  1904, 
for  the  Royal  Parks  and  Pleasure  Gardens; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  the Question being put: —It  was  resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Resolutions— 
3.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 27,700,  be Houses  of 

granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   UI 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Houses 
of  Parliament  Buildings; 

gs' 

4.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ . 36,120,  be  Miscellaneous 

granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum ge?fjjin 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   QrLit  ifritain. 
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in  respect  of  Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings, 
Great  Britain; 

5.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  30,150, be Art and 

granted  to  His  Majesty, to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   Great'lSritain. 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in  respect  of  Art  and  Science  Buildings,  Great 
Britain; 

6.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  37,500, be  Diplomatic 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum   m d  Consular 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure 
in  respect  of  Diplomatic and Consular  Buildings, 
and  for  the  maintenance  of  certain  Cemeteries 
Abroad; 

m  m s s

' 

7.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  339,000, be  Customs, 

granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  
& c 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   Buildings,  ° 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  Great  Britain, 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Customs, 
Inland  Revenue,  Post  Office,  and  Post  Office 
Telegraph  Buildings  in  Great  Britain,  and  cer­
tain Post  Offices  Abroad,  including  Furniture, 
Fuel,  and sundry  Miscellaneous  Services ; 

8.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  222,000,  be  Public 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  Buildings, 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st day  of  March  1904, in respect of  sundry 
Public  Buildings  in  Great  Britain,  notf provided 
for  on  other  Votes  ; 

r e at 

n t a l n­

9.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  119,019,  be  Survey  of  the 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum United 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   K i ns d o m­
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending 
on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Survey 
of  the  United  Kingdom,  and  for  minor  Services 
connected  therewith ; 

10.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ . 14,204,  be  Harbours 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  under  the 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  xrade ° f 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  maintaining 
certain  Harbours  under the Board   of  Trade,  and 
for  Grants  in  Aid   of  Harbours; 

Y  3 

11.  That 

 
1M  May. 

[No. 53. 

Harbour  of 
Refuge  at 
Peterhead. 

11.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  17,980, be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to . complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending 
on  the  31st day  of  March  1904, for  constructing 
a  new  Harbour  of  Refuge  at Peterhead, 
—being  again read,  were agreed  to. 

:  y

Ordered, That the further  consideration  of  the 
Twelfth  Resolution  be  deferred  till  To-morrow. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  reported  from  the  Com­

Supply 
[21st  April,  mittee of  Supply  of  the  21st  day  of  April  last 
Evening 
(Evening  Sitting),  several  Resolutions  ;  which 
Sitting] 
were read,  as follow  :  

Report. 

t 


Stationery, 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Class  II. 
1.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  381,333,  be 
Printing,  &c.  granted  to  His  Majesty, to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary to  defray the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Stationery, 
Printing,  Paper, Binding, and Printed  Books for 
the  Public  Service;  to  pay  the  Salaries  and 
Expenses  of  the  Stationery  Office;  and  for 
sundry  Miscellaneous  Services,  including  Re­
ports of  Parliamentary  Debates. 

•  ' 

Treasury. 

2.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.52,264,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries 
and other  Expenses  in  the  Department  of  His 
Majesty's  Treasury  and  Subordinate  Depart­
ments,  including  Expenses  in  respect  of  Ad­
vances under  the  Light  Railways  Act,  1896. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second  time, 

were  agreed  to. 

Supply 
[22nd  A p i i l] 
Report. 

The Order of  the day being read,  for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

The  Education  (Borrowing)  Bill  was, accord­
ing  to  Order, read a second time  ; and  committed 
to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  To­
morrow. 

• 

Railways 
(  Electrical 
Pbwer)  Bill. 

The  Railways  (Electrical  Power)  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, 
for  To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African 
Loan  and  W ar   Second  Reading  of  the  South African  Loan  and 
Contribution  War  Contribution  Bill; 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second: time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain reported  from  the 
Supply 
[11th  M a y]  Committee  of  Supply,  a Resolution  ;  which  was 
Report. 

read,  as followeth  : 

Post  Office 
Services. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Revenue  Departments. 

1.  That  a  Sum, not exceeding  £ .  6,267,500,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for the  Salaries and 
Expenses  of  the  Post  Office  Services,  the  Ex­
penses  of  Post  Office  Savings  Banks  and 
Government  Annuities  and  Insurances,  and the 
Collection  of  the  Post  Office  Revenue. 

The  said  Resolution  being  read  a  second 

time | 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 

thereunto,%  leaving out  "  £ . 6,267,500''  and in­
serting « £  .  6,267,400 "—(Mr.  Soares),—instead 
thereof.-' 

, o'­

:.. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That 
" £  .  6,267,500"  stand  part  of  the  Resolution  :— 
The  said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave 
of  the House, withdrawn. 

, 

And  the  Resolution  was agreed  to.  ; 

The  Public  Offices ( Dw^/m)  Bill  was, accbrd-   Public  Offices 
ing  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  com-  ( D u b l i n)  BiU­
mitted  to  a Select  Committee  of  Five  Members, 
Three  to  be  nominated  by  the  House,  and  Two 
by  the  Committee  of  Selection. 

Ordered,  That  all  Petitions  against  the  Bill 
presented  Five  clear  days before  the  meeting  of 
the  Committee  be  referred  to  the  Committee; 
that  the  Petitioners  praying  to  be  heard  by 
themselves,  their  Counsel,  or  Agents  be  heard 
against  the  Bill,  and  Counsel  heard  in  support 
of  the  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power  to 

send  for persons, papers,  and  records. 

Ordered, That  Three  be  the  Quorum.—(Mr. 

Arthur  Elliot.) 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  To-morrow. 

The  Post  Office  Sites  Bill  was,  according   to  Post  Office 

Order, read  a  second  time  ;  and committed  to  a Sltes  Bil1­
Select- Committee, of  Five  Members, Three to be 
nominated  by  the  House,  and  Two  by  the  Com­
mittee  of  Selection. 

'.>•'.'. 
Ordered, That  all  Petitions  against  the  Bill 
presented  Five  clear  days  before  the  meeting  of 
the  Committee  be  referred  to  the  Committee  ; 
that  the  Petitioners  praying  to  be  heard  by 
themselves,  their  Counsel,  or  Agents  be  heard 
against  the  Bill,  and  Counsel  heard  in  support 
of  the  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee  have  Power  to 

send for  persons, papers, and  records. 

Ordered, That  Three  be  the  Quorum.—(Mr. 

Austen  Chamberlain.)  r 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marine 

Second  Reading  of  the  Marine  Insurance  Bill J",s1u™nccj  . 
[Lords]  : 
Bdl  [  L o r d s .] 

• . . 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  'That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second time :—And  a Debate arising  thereupon; 
A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
put, That  the  Debate  be now  adjourned—(Mr. 
Caldwell) :—It  was  resolved  in  the Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

Evening. 

., ,../,.•• 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker do  issue his War-  County of 

rant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown  in  Ireland, 
to^^^ 
make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  election  of  a  Kildare 
Member  to  serve  in  this present  Parliament  for  Division) 
the  County  of,,Kildare  (South  Kildare),  in. the Writ> 
room  of;  Matthew Joseph  Minph,  Esquire,  who, 
since  his  election  for  the said  Cqunty,  hath  ac­
cepted  the  Office of  Steward  or  Bailiff  of  His 
Majesty's  Manor  ofJVorthstead,  in the  County  of 
York. — (Captain  Donclan.) 

And, there being no further  Business set down  Mr.  Speaker 

for the  Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  the 'caves the 
Chair  until this Evening's  Sitting. 

Chair,  no 
further 
Business. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order of  the  day being  read, for resuming  Marine 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  insurance 

U p on 

[Lords.] 

No. 53 ]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

Vlthr—l'Sth May. 

167 


upon the  12th day  of  this instant  May, That the 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Jury  Acts 
Marine  Insurance  Bill  [Lords']  be  now  read  a  Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)   (Ireland) 
second  time  ; 

J 

. 

, 

, 

. 
Amendment  Bui; 

Amendment 
Bill. 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

The  House  resumed  the  said adjourned  Debate.  upon  Thursday  next. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  it was resolved 

in the Affirmative. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second  Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  Government 

Trade,  See. 

time :—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  a  second  (Scotland)  Bill; 
time;  and  committed  to  the  Standing  Com-
mittee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and  this  day. 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

.  & ? t l a n d) 

Public 
Trustee  Bill.  Second  Beading  of the  Public  Trustee  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Acts 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Acts  Amend-   Amendment 
,  t  , . ,  i 
ment B u i;  ,

Bill, 

e 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a, second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.  2 )  Bill.  Second  Beading of the Church Discipline  (No.  2)  Second Reading  of  the  Municipal  C o r p o r a t i o ns   Corporations 
(Audit)BUI. 

The  Order  of®the  day  being  read,  for  the  Municipal 

(Audit)  Bill; 

Bill; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  this  day. 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made to 

The  Order  of  the  clay  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

/  T 

j\  Tj-ii 

.. 
i 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word  Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- 8uPer" 
"  That "  tto the  end of  the  Question,  and  adding 
the words " this House, while recognising the need 
"  for  further  legislation  to  secure  conformity 
"  on  the  part  of  the  clergy of  the  Established 
"  Church to  the  directions of  the  Prayer  Book 
"  and  the decisions  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Courts,  suming  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question 
"  declines  to  sanction  a  measure which  would  proposed  upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last, That 
"  ignore  the rights of the laity, impair  the  Royal  the  Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill  be 
"  supremacy,  and  substitute  an  arbitrary  epis- now  read  a second  time ; 
"  copal  discretion  for  the  law  of  Church  and 
"  Realm "—(Mr.  Charles  M< Arthur),—instead  till  this  day. 
thereof. 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for 

this day. 

_ 

r e -P a r l i a m e n t a ry 

ra  l on 

annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

And  the  Question  being  put, That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Question; 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to 
sit  till  one  minute  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning, adjourned 
till  this  day. 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to the  Right;  

The  Noes to  the  Left.  

Tellers for the! Mr.  Cripps, 

\ 
J 
Tellers for the/Mr.  Charles M iArthur,  1 
r 

\Mx.  Stuart-Wortley: 

I Mr.  Channing: 

Noes, 

So it was resolved  in the Affirmative, 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to the  Right; 
The  Noes to the  Left. 
Tellers for the/Mr.  Cripps, 

1 
/ 
Tellers for  the ("Mr.  Charles MeArthur,  I 
J 

\Mr.  Stuart-Wortley: 

|_Mr.  Channing: 

Noes, 

Yeas, 

78. 

58. 

[ N o.  5 4 .]  

Wednesday,  13«A May?  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

TH E  Cleveland and  Durham  County  Elec-  Cleveland  and 

trie  Power  Bill  [Lords]  was read  a  second  ^nt™ 

time;  and committed. 

Electric  Power 

[Lords.]
80.  The  Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour  Board  Bill   Mersey  Docks 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com- BOM? BuT" 
m i t t e d. 

[Lords.] 

56. 

Bill 

So it was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  Naval  Works 
The  Bill  was accordingly  read a second  time.  a  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order   o f  the  Provisional 
A  Motion was made,  and  the  Question  being  Admiralty  under  the  Naval  Works  Act,  1895  :   0 r d e r­

proposed,  That the Bill be  committed  to  a  Select  And  that  Mr.  Pretyman  and  Mr.  Arnold-Forster

Committee —  (Mr.  Cripps)  :—And  a  Debate  do prepare,  and  bring  it  in.  

arising  thereupon;  


Mr.  Pretyman accordingly  presented  a Bill  to  Naval  Works 
And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Admiralty  ^visional 

adjourned. 

Wednesday,  13 th May,  1903 : 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

Petroleum 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading of the. Petroleum  Bill; 

under  the  Naval  Works  Act,  1895  :  And  the 
same  was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Order  Bill. 

Bill  196. 

The  House  was moved,  That  the  Report  from   strabane  and 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in E^uwa6 Bin. 

Bill  might be read;  and the  same being  read; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time. 

—(Mr.  Caldwell.)

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a  second  time  respect of the  Strabane and Letterkenny  Railway  al w a  y

  1 

this day. 

Solicitors 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time  read;  and  ordered to  lie  upon the  Table. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Vol..  158. 

Y  4 

Petitions. 

,  Vide  Fifth 

' M r.  Report. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  £ul?lio 

168 

Army  (Special  Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,   by  His 
Pensions.)  Majesty's  Command—Copy   of  Return,  for  the 
year  ended  31st  March  1903,  of  Pensions 
specially  granted  under  Articles  730, 1173A, and 
1207  of  the  Army  Pay  "Warrant. 

12 th May. 

1903. 
Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,. acquainted  the  House,  That 
His  Majesty,  having  been  informed  of  the  sub­
ject-matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it to  the 
consideration  of  the  House. 

[No. 53. 


Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

Table. 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Education 
(Scotiand.)  

Education 
(Scotland) 
(General 
Reports.) 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma­
j e sty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  of the  Com­
mittee  of  Council  on  Education  in  Scotland,
with  Appendix,  1902-3. 

Copy  of  General  Report  by  His  Majesty's 
  o n  t l )e   g ch 0ols  in  the  Western 

c h i ef  I l l g p e c t or
Division  of  Scotland,  for  the  year  1902. 

Ordered,  That the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  Charles  Dairymple 

reported 

from  the  Public 

Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions;  That   Petitions 
they  had  examined  the  Petitions  presented  upon 
the  27th,  28th,  29th,  and  30th  days  of  April 
last,  and  on  the  1st, 4th,  5th,  6th,  7th,  and  8th 
days  of  this  instant  May,  and had  directed  him 
to  make  a  Report  thereof to  the  House. 

P 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Trade  Reports 
(Annual 
enes.j 

Viscount  Cranhorne  presefited,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2971   to 
2975. 

Trade  Reports  Copy  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, 
(Miscellaneous Miscellaneous  Series,  No.  589. 
eries.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power) 
[Expenses.] 

Public 
Offices 
(Dublin) 
, [Advances.] 

Post  Office 
Sites 
[Expenses.] 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will, 
To-morrow,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to 
consider  of  authorising  the  payment,  out  of 
moneys  provided  by  Parliament,  of  the  remune­
ration of  any  persons  appointed  by  the  Board  of 
Trade  for  the  purposes of any Act  of  the  present 
Session  to  facilitate  the introduction  arid  use  of 
Electric  Power  on  Railways,  and  any  other 
Expenses  incurred  by  the  Board  of  Trade  in 
carrying  such  A ct  into  effect—(Mr.  Secretary 
Akers-Douglas); 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That 
His  Majesty,  having  been  informed  of  the  sub­
ject-matter  of  this  Motion, recommends  it  to  the 
consideration  of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

A  Motion  being  made, That  this  House  will, 
To-morrow,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to 
consider of  authorising the issue, out  of  the  Con­
solidated  Fund, of  such  Sums as may be required 
for  the  purposes  .of  any  Act   of  the  present 
Session  for  the  acquisition  of  certain  Land  in 
Dublin,  and for  the  erection  and  equipment  of  a 
Royal  College   of  Science  and  other  Buildings 
for  the  Public  Service;  and   of  authorising  the 
Treasury  to borrow money   by  means of  Termin­
able  Annuities,  such  Annuities  to  be  paid  out 
of  moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  and 
if  those  moneys  are  insufficient,  out  of  the 
Consolidated  Fund — (Mr.  Secretary  Akers-
Douglas)  ; 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That 
His  Majesty,  having  been informed,  of  the  sub­
ject-matter  of this  Motion,  recommends  it  to  the 
consideration  of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will, 
To-morrow,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to 
c o n si<] e r   0 f  authorising  the  payment,  out  of 
moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  all 
Sums  payable  by  the  Postmaster  General  under 
any  Act   of  the  present  Session  to  enable  His 
Majesty's  Postmaster  General  to  acquire  Lands 
in  London  and  Bristol  for  the  Public  Service, 
and  of  all  Expenses  incurred  in  carrying  into 
effect  the  provisions  of  such  Act—(Mr.  Secre­
tary  Ahers-Douglas); 

Mr.  Kearley  reported  from  the  Committee  on  London 

the  London  County  Council  (Tramways  and 
Improvements)  Bill;  That,  in  pursuance  of  the  (Tramways 
Resolution  of  the  House  of  the  10th  March,  the.and  Improve-
Commiftee  have  struck  out  the powers to  con- m e n t s)  Bil1­
struct  Tramways  Nos.  1,  2,  8,  8A,  9,  and  9A ; 
and  that,  in  pursuance  of  the  Instruction  of  the 
House  of  the  31st  March,  the  Committee  have 
struck  out  the  power  to  construct  Tramway 

in 

Mr.  Kearley  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
contained 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  same  to  be  true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
m e nt  to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

1 

- 

Mr.  Cochrane presented  a  Bill   to  render  valid  Marriages 
Marriages  heretofore  solemnised  at  the Ellerker  Legalisation 
Chapel  of  Ease,  Brantingham,  and  at  the  gjjj   ^ ^ 
Churches  of  Saint  Mark,  Marske-in-Cleveland, 
All  Saints,  Brightwaltham  (otherwise  Bright­
walton).  and  Saint  Mary,  Great  Ilford,  and  at 
the  Old  Baptist  Union  Chapel,  Grays  Thur­
rock:  And  the  same  was  ordered  to be  read  a 
second  time  To-morrow  ;  and to be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Port of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Port  of  London  Bill;

L o n d on  Bil1 ­

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and, at the  end of the Question, adding  the  words 
"upon  this  day  six  months."—(Sir  Frederick 
Dixon-Hartland.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now "  stand  part of  the  Question  : —The 
said  proposed Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time  :—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  a  second 
time. 

Resolved, That  it  is  expedient that  the  Bill  be 
committed  to  a  Joint  Committee  of  Lords  and 
Commons.—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

Ordered, That  a  Message  be  sent to  the Lords 
to  communicate  this  Resolution,  and  to  desire 
their  concurrence  :  And  that  the  Clerk  do  carry 
the  said  Message. 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer  reported  Ways  and 

from the  Committee  of  Ways  and Means  several 
Resolutions  ;  which  were  read,  as follow  : 

Report. 

 
No. 54 ]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

13 th May. 

169 


Continuance  of  Additional  Customs  Duties  on 
Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 


Continuance 
1.  That  the  Additional  Customs  Duties  on 
o£ Additional  Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits  imposed  by  Sections 
K ^  n  
Two,  Three,  Four, and Five   of  the Finance  Act, 
Tobacco,  Beer,  1900  (including  any  increased  Duties  imposed 
by  Section  Five  of  that  Act),  shall  continue  to 
and  Spirits. 
be  charged  until  the  First  day  of  August,  Nine­
teen  hundred  and four. 

Continuance 
^Additional
o^Beerand
Spirits.

Continuance  of  Additional  Excise  Duty  on 
Beer  and  Spirits. 
2.  That the Additional  Excise  Duties  on  Beer 
  a n (  ]  Spirits  imposed by  Sections  Six  and  Seven 
of  the  Finance  Act,  1900,  shall  continue  to  be 
charged  until the  First  day  of  August,  Nineteen 
hundred  and four. 

Income  Tax.  

Income  Tax. 
3 .  That  Income  Tax  shall be  charged  for  the 
year  beginning  the  Sixth  day of  April,  Nineteen 
hundred  and  three,  at the  rate  of  Eleven  pence. 

Amount  of  
Annua?ent
Charge.

Amount  of  Permanent  Annual  Charge. 
4 .  That the Amount of the Permanent  Annual 
Charge  for  the  National  Debt,  under  Section 
One  of  the  Sinking  Fund  Act,  1875, shall  be 
Twenty-seven  million  pounds. 

Amendment  of  
Law. 

Amendment  of  Law. 

5 .  That  it  is  expedient  to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  the  National  Debt,  Customs,  and 
Inland  Revenue. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time, were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  an  Instruction  to  the 
Gentlemen  appointed  to  bring  in  a Bill  upon the 
Resolution  reported  from  the  Committee  of 
Ways  and  Means  on the  27th day  of  April  last, 
and  then  agreed  to  by  the  House,  that  they  do 
make  provision  therein"  pursuant  to  the  said 
Resolutions. —  (Mr.  Chancellor  of 
chequer.) 

the  E x­
^ 

Finance  Bill.  Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  presented  a 
Bill, 198.  Bill  to  grant  certain  Duties  of  Customs  and  In­
land  Revenue,  to  alter  other  Duties,  and  to 
amend the  Law relating  to  Customs  and  Inland 
Revenue  and  the  National  Debt,  and  to  make 
other  provisions  for  the  financial  arrangements 
of  the  year:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 
time;  and ordered to  be  read  a second  time  upon 
Monday  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Education 
^Borrowing) 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  resolved 

itself into  a  Committee  on  the  Education  (Bor­
rowing) Bill;  and, af ter  some  time spent  therein, 
Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the  De­
puty  Chairman  reported,  That  the  Committee 
had made  Progress  in the  Bill;  and that he  was 
directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Supply 
into  further  consideration  the  Twelfth  of  the L 2^ April, 
Resolutions  which,  upon  the  6th  day  of  this sating! 
instant  May,  were  reported  from  the  Committee  Report." 
of  Supply  ; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into further  consideration  To-morrow. 

Referred 
eso u 10n'-1 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Irish  Land 

Committee  on the  Irish  Land  Bill;  

Bill. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

GralltBilJ" 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  London 

Committee  on  the London Education  Bill; 

Education 

Resolved, That this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 
I> 
A  Dill 
\ 
- g . jj 
Power")  Bill. 

^ 

/  

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  South  African 
Second Reading of the South African  Loan  and  1,0311 a nd  W ar 
War  Contribution  Bill ;  
Contribution 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

And,  there  being no further  Business set down  Mr.  Speaker 

for  the  Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  the   leaves  thc 
further110 
Chair until  this  Evening's  Sitting. 
Business. 

„ 

. 

Evening Sitting. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  calls  upon  the  Workmen's 
Government  forthwith  to  undertake  the  amend-  Compensation 
ment  of  the  Workmen's  Compensation  Act.—  Act" 
(Mr.  William Jones.) 

Ordered,  That  leave  be given  to  bring  in  a  Housing  of  the 

Bill  to  amend  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Working 
Classes  Acts,  1890  and  1900,  and  the  Local 
Government  Act,  1894,  so  as  to  facilitate  the 
provision  of  Cottages  by  Rural  District  Coun­
cils :  And  that  Sir  Walter  Foster,  Mr.  Broad­
hurst,  Mr.  Channing,  Mr.  Price,  Mr.  Herbert 
Samuel,  Mr.  Soames,  Mr.  Stevenson, and  Mr. 
Frederick  Wilson do prepare, and  bring  it  in. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee of Ways  and  Means; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
The Order  of  the day being read, for receiving 
[22nd April]  the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
Eeport- 

the  22nd day  of  April  last; 

VO L.   158. 

Sir  Walter Foster accordingly presented  a Bill  Housing  of 

to  amend  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes  Working 
Acts,  1890 and 1900, and the  Local  Government  Distlictif BiU. 
Act,  1894,  so  as  to  facilitate  the  provision  of 
Cottages by  Rural  District  Councils  :  And  the 
same was read  the  first  time ; and ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  26th  day 
of this instant  May  ;  and to  be  printed. 

j j i ll  299 

o 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Mines  (Eight 

Second  Reading  of  the  Mines  (Eight  H o u r s  )  Hours)  Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

z 

The 

 
 
 
 
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ISih—lUh  May. 

1903. 

[No, 54. 


Prevention  of 
Cruelty  to 
Wild  Animals 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty to 
Wild  Animals  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  :—And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

adjourned. 

Thursday, 14th  May,  1903 : 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this 

day. 

Libel  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Foreigners' 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886; 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  re­
suming  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question 
proposed  upon  the  1st  day  of  April  last,  That 
the  Crofters'  Holdings  (Scotland)  Act  (1886) 
Amendment  Bill  be now read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  the  26th  day of  this instant  May. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on'the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill  be 
now  read a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Merchandise 
Marks  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   street Traffic 

Second  Reading  of  the  Street  Traffic  Regula-
tion  Bill;, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

filiation 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  f o  r  t h  e  Coroners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests  Inquests 
(Railway 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill;
Fatalities) 

u

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second time BiU. 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Plumbers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration  Registration 
Bill; 

B l  " 

/  

f 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  Government 
Franchise  and  Representation 
Companies)  Bill;  

(Extension  to Kepresenta-nd 

tion(Ex-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second time  tension  to 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Companies) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Leaseholders 
Second  Reading  of  the  Leaseholders  (Purchase  (Purchase  of 
of  Fee  Simple)  Bill; 
Fee  Simple) 

_  

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   False 

Second  Reading  of the  False  Characters  Bill;  

Cimractefs 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  1  ' 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Act 

Second  Reading  of  the-  Medical  Act  (1858) (1858) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Medical  Act 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act  (1886) (1886) 
Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Vaccination 

Second  Reading  of  the  Yaccination  Bill;

Bili-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon Monday  next. 

Vagrant
Children  Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

  Second  Reading  of  the  Vagrant  Children  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

County  Courts
BU1­

  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  County  Courts  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Trustee 
Act(1893) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1893) 

Seoond  Reading  of  the  Trustee  Act 
Amendment  Bill ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

steam Engines

and  Boilers
(Persons  in 
Charge)  BiU. 

  The  Older  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Steam  Engines  and 
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-  Dilapidations 
tions  Bill;

. 

v

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government ^ve™m,e,nt 
(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

Act°(1894) 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Amendment 

upon  Monday  next. 

BiU-

The House, according  to Order, resolved itself  Coal  Mines 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Coal  Mines  (Certifi-  Certificates) 
cates)  Bill. 

1  ' 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   and  No.  2, agreed  to. 
Bill to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  Mr. 
Cochrane  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him  to 
report the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—'The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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171 


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The Order of  the  day being read, for  resuming 
Church 
the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
Discipline 
(No.   2 )  BiU.  upon  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
the  Church  Discipline (No.  2) Bill be  committed 
to  a Select  Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till this  day. 

Mr.  Halsey,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted  the House, That  His  Majesty,  having 
been  informed of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as far  as  His  Majesty's  interest  is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as 
they  shall think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Petroleum 
Bill. 

o 

The  Order  of  the ' day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  [Reading  of  the  Petroleum  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a second  time 
upon Thursday  the 21st day of  this instant  May. 

The  Coventry  Electric  Tramways  Bill  was  Coventry 
Electric 

read  the  third  time,  and passed. 

Ordered, ^hat  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to Bif™way9 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Local 
Government  Second  Blading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland) 

Bill. 


(Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  24th day of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Municipal 
Corporations  Second  Heading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill. 

(Audit)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this day. 

Poor  L aw 
anncation 
("reland)  BUI.  tion (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Parliamentary 
Voters 
Registration 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last, That  the  Par­
liamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill be now read 
a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  the  21st day  of this instant  May. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  55.] 

Thursday, 14th  May,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

Provisional  MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from  one  of  (the  Examiners  of  Petitions 
for Private Bills,  That,  in the case of  the follow-
ing Bills, referred  on the  First  Reading  thereof, 
the  Standing  Orders which  are applicable thereto 
have been  complied  with, viz.  :— 

Order  Bills 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(Gas)  Bill. 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  7)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bills  be  read  a  second 

time  To-morrow. 

Private  Bill 
Petitions 
[Lords'] 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—-Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  Petition 
for the  following  Bill,  originating   in  the  Lords, 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied 
with, viz.  :— 

Kip's  Patents  Bill  [Lords], 

Ordered, That  the Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

The  Gorleston  and  Southtown Gas  Bill  was   Gorleston  and 

read the  third  time, and passed. 

Gas^iiT™ 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  d°  carry  the  Bill  to 

as  1 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

The  Hyde  Corporation  Bill  was read the  third  Hyde 

time, and passed. 

Corporation 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  1 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Nelson  Corporation  Bill  was  read  the  Nelson 

third  time,  and passed. 

Corporation 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Bilu 

the  Lords, and desire their  concurrence. 

The  Seaforth  and  Sefton  Junction  Railway  Seaforth  and 

Bill  was read the third time, and  passed. 

junction 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Railway  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Watford and 
tion  the  Watford  and  Edgware Railway  Bill,  as Baf^areBill 
amended  in the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made to  the  Bill,  

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read the  third  time.  


The  House, according  to  Order, proceeded  to  Dundee  Royal 

into  consideration 

take 
Lunatic  Asylum  Order  Confirmation  BilL 

the  Dundee  Royal Lunatic 

_ 

confiZa°tionr 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  the  third  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  relating  to  Colne orders 
and  Swansea, and  the  South  Staffordshire Joint  (No. It.) 
Small-Pox  Hospital  District  :  And  that  Mr. 
Grant  Lawson  and Mr.  Walter Long  do  prepare, 
and bring  it  in. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill  to  confirm  a Provisional  Order  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Liverpool:  And  ord™ 011" 
that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter Long  do (No. 15.) 
prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

4 

Mr.  Grant Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm  Local 

certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Govern-  Government 
ment  Board  relating  to  Colne and  Swansea,  and orders°nal 
the  South  Staffordshire  Joint  Small-Pox  Hos-   (No.  14)  Bill, 
pital District:  And  the  same was  read  the  first  Bil! 200. 
time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Mr.  Grant Lawson presented  a Bill  to  confirm  Local 

a  Provisional  Order of  the  Local Government
Board  relating  to  Liverpool:  A nd  the  same  Was order 
read the first time. 

(No.  15)  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Bill  2vl. 

  Government 
Provisional 

a h .

~ 

 , 

, 

Cork 
Harbour  Bill.  bour  Bill  be  now  read  the  third  time ; 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Cork  Har-

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

z  2 

Several 

172 

12 th May. 

1903.  [No. 53.  


Several Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

read;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table.  


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide  Fifth  

Report. 


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by 
Explosions 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  by 
(Lowwood 
Gunpowder  Major  A.  Cooper-Key,  His  Majesty's  Inspector 
Factory,  near 
of  Explosives, to  the  Secretary of  State  for  the 
Ulverston.) 
Home  Department,  on the  circumstances  attend­
ing  an Explosion which  occurred  in  a press  house 
of  the Lowwood  Gunpowder  Company,  at  Low-
wood,  near  Ulverston,  Lancashire,  on  the  12th 
March  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

in  respect  of 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  ;  That  they  had  added  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and  Trade,  &c. 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures  the  fol­
lowing  Fifteen  Members 
Licensing  (Scotland.) Acts  Amendment  and  the   Licensing 
Licensing Acts  Consolidation  (Scotland) Bills  : —  (Scotland), 
the  Lord  Advocate,  Mr.  Asher,  Sir  Andrew  ^eat anfthe 
Agnew,  Mr.  Hunter  Craig,  Sir  John  Leng,  Sir  Licensing  Acts 
John  Stirling-Maxwell,  Mr.  Munro  Ferguson,  Consolidation 
Mr.  Nicol,  Sir  Robert  Reid,  Mr.  Barker  Smith, Bills 
Mr.  Shaw  Stewart,  Mr.  Solicitor  General  for 
Scotland,  Sir  John  Tuke,  Mr.  Ure,  and  Mr. 
Wallace. 


the 

0 

Table. 

© 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports   do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Local 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,—Return   to  an 

Seoaand'68 ^  0 r d e r >  d a t ed 
(Technical 
Education.) 

No.  159.  Authorities 

t he  8 th  d a y   o f  

i n 

l a st 

Session  of  Parliament,  for  a  Return  showing  the 
extent  to  which  and  the  manner  in  which  Local 
in  Scotland  have  allocated  and 
applied  funds  to  the  purposes  of  Technical 
Education  during  the  year  ending  the  15th  day 
of  May  1902, under  the following  Acts  :—Local 
(Customs  and  Excise)  Act,  1890; 
Taxation 
Education  and  Local  Taxation  Account  (Scot­
land)  Act,  1892 ;  Technical  Schools  (Scotland) 
Act,  1887;  Technical  Instruction  Amendment 
(Scotland)  Act,  1892 ;  and  Public  Libraries 
Acts. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr. Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an 
Government 
Departments  Order,  dated  the  1st  day  of  April  last,  for 
Returns  relative  to  Government  Departments 
e S m  f™ 
* ° - 1 6 0  - 
Securities. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Electric 
Committee  on  the Electric  Lighting  Provisional   Lighting 
Orders  (No.   6)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered  o r ^ f  a a  l 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to (No. 6)  Bill, 
be  confirmed ;  and that  they had  directed  him to  [Provisional 
report the Bill, without  Amendment, to the House. 
1con" 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the Woolwich 
Committee  on  the  Woolwich  Borough  Council Borough 
Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations   Gouncl1  BllL 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by 
the Committee,  and found  the  same,  as  amended, 
to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill, -and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
Totest0the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  pursuant  to 
Railways 
(Certificates) 
directions   of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
South  Western of  Draft Certificate  of  the Board  of Trade  autho-
rising  the  construction  of  a  Railway  across  the 
Raiiway 
Company.)  Western  Shore  Road,  Southampton,  to  form  a 
connection  between  a  siding  of  the  London and 
South  Western  Railway  and  the  electric  gene­
rating  station  belonging  to  the  Corporation  of 
Southampton. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the South  


Committee  on  the  South  Yorkshire  Joint  Rail- Yorkshire  

ways  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allega- Bu"
tions  contained  in the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the  same,  and 
found  the 
same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone 
through the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

a  w a ys 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
vote"0 *he 

Table ;  and be printed. 

Table. 

Intermediate 
Education 
TV**1 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Rules  and Programme of  Examinations for 1904, 
made  by  the  Intermediate  Education  Board  for 
Ireland  and  approved  by  the  Lord  Lieutenant 
of  Ireland. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Trade  Reports  Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma­
(Annual 
Series.) 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2976   to 
2978. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 
Selection 
(Standing 
Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the  fol-
Committees.)   ] o w i l  , g  Members  from  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and  Fishing), 
Trade,  &c. 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures  :—Mr.  Solicitor 
General for Scotland, Sir Frederick  Wills,  Colonel 
s  Long,  Sir William Tomlinson, Sir William Mather,
Mr.  Burt,  and  Mr.  Dillon;  and  had  appointed 
in  substitution  :  Sir  Frederick  Dixon-Hartland,
Sir  William  Walrond,  Colonel  Denny,  Mr. 
Cameron  Corbett,  Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  Mr. 
Charles Douglas,  and  Mr.  Black. 

The  Deputy  , Chairman  reported  from  the  Baker  Street 
Committee  on  the  Baker  Street  and  TFafer/oo  ®nd  Waterloo 
Railway  (Transfer)  Bill  ;  That  they  had  ex-   (Transfer) 
amined  the allegations contained  in the Preamble  Bill, 
of  the  Bill, and  amended  the  same, and found  the 
same,  as  amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
™ent  t o the 
Votes. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

'

r

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  West West 

Cumberland  Electric  Tramways  Bill,  with   Cumberland 
Amendments. 

Electric 
Tramways 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the Bill. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

mllft to^e" 
Votes. 
The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Great 

Northern, 
Piccadilly, and 

Committee  on  the  Great  Northern,  Piccadilly, 
and  Brompton  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill;  Brompton 
That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  con- Hail way 
(V arions 
tained  in the  Preamble  of  the Bill,  and  amended  Powers)  Bill. 
the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the 
provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Com­
mittee,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be 
true;  and had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The 

 
19th—-20th  May. 

173 

And, it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the Committee  had come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House, that  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the  matter to  them  referred; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ulster  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ulster  and  Connaught  Connaught 
Light  Railways  Bill j 

_   Railways  Bill. 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read 
a  second  time : —And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

' 

Add  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Debate  be  now 
adjourned—(Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien)  :—It  was 
resolved  in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

The  House, according to Order, resolved  itself Supply 

into the  Committee  of  Supply. 

^allotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Navy  Estimates. 

1.  Sec.  2.   £ . 4,786,700,  for  the  Materiel  for 
Shipbuilding,  Maintenance,  &c.,  including  the 
cost  of  Establishments  of  Dockyards  and  Naval 
Yards  at  Home  and  Abroad. 
Resolution  to be  reported.  

To  report Progress,  and ask leave  to sit again. 


No. 58.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

Plymouth  and

The  Deputy  Chairman reported  the  Plymouth 

l a 0 s n B n 0 r e
[Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

a nd   Stonekouse  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amend­
ments. 

Ordered,  That,  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Railway  Bills
(Group  No.  7 .)  o n 

]y]r. Seale-Hayne  reported from  the Committee 

G r o up

  N q 

? 

R a i h y ay 

B i l lg  

.   T h a t;

f o r 

the  convenience  of  parties, the  Committee  had 
adjourned  until  Tuesday  next,  at  half-past 
Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Thames  River  Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
the  Thames  River  Steamboat  Service  Bill; 
Steamboat 
rpreamWe  not  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  con-
tained  in  the Preamble  of  the  Bill, but the same 
proved.]
had not  been  proved  to their  satisfaction. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Thames

steamboat

'[Preamble  not

proved.]

Mr.  Nicol  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
the  Thames  Steamboat  Trust  Bill  ;  That  they 
examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  but the  same had not  been 
proved  to  their  satisfaction. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  consolidate  the  existing  Loans  of  the 
Southampton Harbour  Board  and  to  empower 
them to  raise further  money;  and  to  authorise 
contributions  by  and  agreements  with  the  Lon­
don and  South  Western  Railway  Company  and 
the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Burgesses  of  the 
Borough  of  Southampton, and  for  other  pur­
poses ;  to which  the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this  House. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Southampton 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords. 

Southampton

Harbour  Bill
[Z-wfo.]

Supply 
[9th  allotted 
Day.] 

The  Southampton  Harbour  Bill  [Lords]  was 

r ead  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills, 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 
1.  Sec.  1.  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding  £ . 2,991,800, be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray the  Expenses 
of  the  Personnel  for  Shipbuilding,  Repairs, 
Maintenance,  &c.,  including  the  cost of  Estab­
lishments  of  Dockyards  and  Naval  Yards  at 
Home  and  Abroad,  which  will  come  in  course 
of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the 
31st day  of  March  1904  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  B  (Wages,  &c.  of  Men,  and 
Hire of  Teams) be reduced by  £ .  200,  in  respect 
of  the  Wages,  &c. of  the  Men—(Mr.  Crean)  :— 
Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  put,  and agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 
Sec. 2.  Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 4,786,700,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray  the  Expense 
for  Shipbuilding,  Repairs, 
of  the  Materiel 
Maintenance,  &c.,  including  the  cost of  Estab-
lishments  of  Dockyards  and  Naval  Yards  at 
Home  and  Abroad,  which  will  come  in  course 
of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the 
31st day  of  March  1904 : 

VOL.  158. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee had  come  to  a Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House, that  he  was  directed  to 
move, That  the Committee  may have leave  to sit 
again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve itself into  the  said  Committee. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being  Adjournment, 

put,  That  this  House  do  now  adjourn—(Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood)  :—It  was  resolved  in 
the  Affirmative. 

And  accordingly  the  House,  having  con­

tinued  to  sit  till  ten  minutes  before 
Twelve  of  the  clock,  adjourned  till 
To-morrow. 


[No.- 56.] 

Friday,  15th  May,  1903.  

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

TH  E  London  United  Tramways  Bill  was  London 

read  the third time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  B^mwaya 

Tra^w 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Newcastle-  Newcastle-

upon-Tyne  Electric  Supply Bill  be  now read the 
third time ; 

z  3 

SuppiyBiil. 

Sir 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




174 

15th May. 

1903.  [No.. 56. 


New 
Hunstanton 
Improvement 
Bill. 

Sir  Charles Dilke, by His Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted the House, That  His Majesty, having 
been  informed of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's  interest 
is  concerned, that  the  House  may  do therein  as 
they  shall  think fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time, and 

passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords, and  desire their  concurrence. 

A  Motion  being  made.  That  the  New  Hun-
stanton  Improvement  Bill  be  now read the  third 
time  ; 

Sir  Charles Dilke,  by His Majesty's Command, 
acquainted the House, That His  Majesty,  having 
been informed of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's  interest 
is  concerned,  that  the  House may  do  therein  as 
they  shall think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time, and 

passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Crystal  Palace

Distiiet  Gas
Bl11,

  The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
t ; o n  the  Crystal  Palace  District  Gas  Bill,  as 
amended  in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time. 

Ebbw  Vale 
Water  and 
Improvement 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Ebbw  Vale Water  and  Improvement 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read the third  time. 

Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Leigh  Corporation  Bill,  as  amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, read  the 
third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(Gas)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  7)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second time ;  and  committed. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the  Counties  of 
London and  Surrey:  And  that  Mr.  Grant  Law­
son and  Mr.  Walter  Long, do  prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill to confirm a Provisional  Order  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the  Counties  of 
London and  Surrey:  And  the  same was read  the 
;  . 
first time. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders  (Gas) 
Bill. 

Local 
Governmept 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   7)  Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  16.) 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 

(No.  16)  Bill. 
Bill 202. 

Public

Petitions.

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

No. 162. 

Sir  William Anson presented,—Return  to  an 
Education
(England  and  Order, dated  the  17th day  of  December,  in  the 
last Session of Parliament, for a Return showing, 
Wales.) 
under  County  Boroughs  and  Administrative 
Counties,  for  each  Public  Elementary  School 
receiving  an  Income  from  School  Pence,  the 
Name  and Denomination  of  the  School,  and  the 
Religious  Denomination,  if  any,  with  which  it 
is  connected,  and  the  Amount  received  from 

School Pence,  for  the  year  ended  the 31st day 
of  August  1902  (in, continuation  of  the  first,
second,  fourteenth,  and 
fifteenth  columns  of 
Parliamentary Paper  [C. 315],   of  Session  1900). 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  ,29th  day  of  Public 

April 
Elementary  Schools  Warned. 

last,  for  a  Return  relative   to  Public |lementary 

Warned. 

No. 163. 
Sir  William Anson also presented, pursuant to  University  of 
i a m e n t , — C o py   London Act, 
the  directions  of  an  Act  of  P a r l
of  Amendment  of  Section  113 of  the  Statutes  No.  164. 
of  the  University  of  London. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an  illicit 

Order,  dated  the  31st  day of  March "last, for  a  Distillation. 
Return  relative to Illicit  Distillation. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Cape  o£ 
jesty's  Command,  —  Copy   of  Report  of  His  Good  Hope 
Majesty's  Astronomer  at the  Cape of  Good Hope 
0bservatory­
Observatory  to  the  Lords  Commissioners  of  the 
Admiralty,  for the year  1902. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  also  presented,-—Return  Fleets  (Great 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  26th  day  of  March  last,  Britain  and 
for  a Return  ,relative  to  Fleets  (Great  Britain  co„nfries.)
and Foreign  Countries). 

j^o. 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that  the  Return  relative  to  Fleets 
(Great  Britain  and  Foreign  Countries)  be 
printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  pursuant  to  Universities 

the  directions of  an  Act   of  Parliament,;—Copy  (Scotland) 
of  Ordinance  No. V I I I.   of the  University Court (Ordinance.) 
of the University  of  Glasgow, No.  3 (Foundation 
^gg 
of  Professorship of  Geology,  and for  other pur- • 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

The  following  Paper  was  laid  upon the  Table  Burghclere 

by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Return  to  an  (Hants) 
Order, dated  the  28th  day  of  April  last, for  a   ( G h a n t y  0 
Return  relative  to  Burghclere (Hants)  (Charity;. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-East   India 
sented to His  Majesty, that  He will be graciously  (Liability  for 
pleased  to  give  directions,  that  there  be  laid
before this  House,  a Return  of  the  Correspond-  Soldier's  Pay,) 
ence  between  the  Secretary  of  State  for  India,
the  Government  of  India,  and  the War  Office 
with  reference  to  the  Increase  of  Pay  of  the 
British  Soldier ;  and  the  Arbitration  of  the 
Lord  Chief  Justice  as  to  the  proportion  of 
the  Cost  of  it that  should fall upon  India.—(Sir
Charles  Dilke.) 

m

Mr.  Kearley  reported  from  the  Committee  on  Railway  Bills 
Group  No.  4  of  Railway  Bills ;  That,  for  the  (Group  No.  4.) 
convenience  of  parties, they  had  adjourned until 
Friday  next,  at Eleven  of  the  Clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Coal  Mines 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coal  Mines  Regulation  Regulation 
Bill; 

Bni-

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to 
the  Question,. by  leaving  out  the word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "upon  this  day  six  months.—(Colonel 
Pilkington.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  R i g h t; 

The 

 
 
 
 
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The  Noes to  the  Left. 

Tellers for the/JJj;  

*eas' 

I 

(Rhondda); 

AbrahanXl44. 
J 
1 , gg

Tellers for  the ("Colonel Pilkington, 

Noes, 

(Sir  Thomas Wrightson:  J " 

So it passed in the  Negative. 
And  the Question  being  put, That  the  words 
"  upon  this  day  six  months"  be  added  at  the 
end  of  the  Question:—-It  was  resolved  in the 
Affirmative. 

Then  the  main Question,  so  amended, being 

put; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be read a  second time 

upon this day  six months. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Outdoor Relief 

Third  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  R e l i ef 
sioners) Bill;  

( P e n - p e n s i o n e r s) 
BlU" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read the third  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order of the day being read, for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  ^ ^ a y  , 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon sitting] n 
Sitting); 

Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

' 

Labourers 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland.)  Acts  Second Beading of the Labourers (Ireland)  Acts 
Amendment 

A m e n d m e nt  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read a  second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Supply. 

Committee of  Supply; 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into the said  Committee. 

upon Friday  next. 

Prevention  of 
Disease

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the  Prevention  of  Disease 

Trees)

' (Fruit  Trees)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  11th  day of June  next. 

Bating  of 
Machinery 
Bill. 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the Bating  of  Machinery 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

The  Order of the day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply   o f  [22nd  April] 
the  22nd day  of  April  last; 

Report-

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  upo.n 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  t he   day  being  read, for  taking  Supply 
into  further  consideration  the  Twelfth  of  the j^J^^P^1 
Resolutions  which,  upon  the  6th  day  of  this sitting] 
instant  May,  were  reported  from  t he  Committee  Report. 
of  Supply; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  said Resolution  be taken 

itesofutTon 
0  1 

C L A U S E,  N o.   1.  

To  report Progress, and  ask leave  to  sit again. 


into  further consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  Mr. 
Cochrane  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the  Bill;  and  that  he  was 
directed to move,  That the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Wed­
nesday  next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said 
Committee. 

Shipowners' 
Negligence 
(Bemedies) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the j 
Second  Reading  of  the  Shipowners'  Negligence 
(Remedies)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Market 
Gardeners' 
Compensation 
BUI. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of the  Market  Gardeners'  Com­
pensation  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill be read  a second time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Small 
DweUings 
(Acquisition) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Small  Dwellings  ( A c­
quisition)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be read  a second time 

upon Friday  the 2Sth day  of  this instant  May. 

The  Order  of  the  day  bein 
Committee of  Ways  and  Means 

read,  for  t h  e  Ways  and 

Means. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve itself  into the said Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Railways 

Committee  on  Railways 
[Expenees] 

(Electrical  Power)  (Electrical 

Power) 
[Expenses.] 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Public  Offices 

Committee  on;  Public  Offices 
vances] ; 

(Dublin)  r A d-  (Dublin> 
L 

[Advances.] 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve itself  into  the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Post Office 

Committee  on  Post  Office  Sites  [Expenses] ; 

Resolved, That  this House will, upon  Monday  - xPenses J 

next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill; 

Bin" 

_ 

_  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a Second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Conspiracy 
Law  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the Conspiracy Law  Amend­
ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Trade  Unions 
and  Trade 
Disputes  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trade Unions and Trade 
Disputes  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second time 

upon Friday  the 29th  day of this instant  May. 

Congested 
Districts' 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill be read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  12th day of June  next. 

HaU-marking 
6f  Foreign 
Plate 
(No.   2)  BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of  the Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.  2)  Bill; 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Trade  Marks 

Second  Reading of the Trade  Marks Bill;  

Bm-

Ordered, That  the Bill be  read  a second time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order of  the day being read, for resuming  Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  the  9th day  of  June  next. 

The  Order of the day being read, for resuming  Solicitors  Bill, 

the adjourned Debate  on the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day of  February  last,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill be  now  read a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  next. 

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Salmon and 
Freshwater 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
.  D.„  Second  Eeading  of  the  Salmon  and  Freshwater 

. 

F l 8 h e n e s B l U-  Fisheries  B i l l; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  British  and 
Meat 
££ e0tl011 

Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  B i l l] 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon Wednesday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Leasehold 
Enfranchise- Second  Reading  of  the  Leasehold  Enfranchise­
ment  Bill. 

ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Ministry  of 
Commerce 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministrv  of  Commerce 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Vaccination 
Prosecutions  Second Reading  of the  Vaccination  Prosecutions 
BiU. 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Sunday 
Trading 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot-
land)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Coroners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Coroners'  Inquests  inquests 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill ; 

^ S  )

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bui  be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  the  25th  day  of this instant  May. 

The  Order of the  day being read, for resuming  Church 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed iMacipime 
upon the  12th  day of this instant  May,  That  the  c 
Church  Discipline  (No.  2) Bill  be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee; 

-2) 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Municipal 
Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations  ^ P ? 1 ^ " ; 3 
(Audit)  Bill; 
(Audit)Bill. 

_  

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

Second Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- S uper­
ij-1  i 
i	 
.. 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

/  t 

j\ 

_ 

annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

upon Thursday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

The  Order	  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of the  Crofters' Holdings  (Scot-
land) Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Tied Houses 
(Freeing)  Bill.  g e c o nd  K e a d i ng   o f 
Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read  for  the 
t he  T i ed   Houses  (Freeing) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon Thursday  next. 

Liquor  Traffic 
Local  Veto 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local 
Veto  ( Scotland) Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Officers' 
Super­
annuation 	
(Sootland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' 
Superannuation  ( Scotland)  Bill; 
.  Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 
upon  Monday  the  25th  day  of  this  instant  May. 

Local 
Government  Second  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

(Ireland)  B i l l; 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords by  t he  Lords, 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth: 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  An  Birmingham 
Act  to  empower  the Corporation  of  Birmingham  ^P"?™^11^ 
to  work  Tramways  and  to  construct  an  addi-
tional  Tramway,  and  to  confer  further  powers 
on  them  in  regard  to  Streets,  Buildings,  and 
Sewers,  and  the  Health,  Local  Government, 
and  Improvement  of  the  City,  and  for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

o r  ^ 

1 

The  Birmingham  Corporation  Bill 

was read  the first time. 

[Lords]  Birmingham 
Corporation 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  BlU 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  twenty  minutes  before  Six  of 
the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


[No.  57.] 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Monday,  18th May,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bankruptcy 
Law  Amend- Second Reading of the Bankruptcy  Law  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

ment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill  ; 

P R A Y E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private BiUs 

M  from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions ^ae°dg2g 

for Private Bills, That, in the case of the following  c o m p i i ed 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  with.) 
Standing  Order  No.  62 has  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Baker  Street and  Waterloo Railway  (Exten­

sion of  Time)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a second  time. 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order of the  day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  13th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
the Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Wild  Animals  Bill 
be  now read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,— Report  Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Order  Bills 
Private  Bills, That,  in the case  of  the  following orders"18 
Bills,  referred  on the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  thereto 
.  
i 
have been  complied  with,  viz.:—•  _ 

complied 
with_)

• i 

A 1	 

-t 

v 

i 

Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   5)  Bill. 

Local > 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill, 

Prevention  of 
Cruelty  to 
Wild  Animals 
Bill. 	



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Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  9)  Bill. 
Local  Government 

Bill  TI^ords]
i
(Ireland)  Provisional  m i t t e d. 

•.J 

J

Orders  (No.   6)  Bill. 

Naval  Works  Provisional  Order  Bill. 

The  Knott  End  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Knott  End 

 was  read  a second  time ;  and com- Railway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Milfora  Docks  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a Miiford  Docks 

Ordered, That  the Bills  be read  a second  time  second  time ;  and committed. 

To-morrow. 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
(No  Standing 
Orders appli­
cable.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Beport 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That, in  the  case of  the following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
no  Standing  Orders  are applicable, viz.  :— 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  8)  Bill. 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  11)  Bill. 
Local  Government 

(Ireland)  Provisional 

Orders  (No.  7)  Bill. 

Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 

Orders  (No.   8)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bills  be  read a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Watford  and

Edgware
Railway  Bill. 

The  Watford  and  Edgware Railway  Bill  was 

read  the third  time, and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Fishguard 
and  Rosslare 

Ordered,  That  the  Fishguard  and  Rosslare 
Railways  and  Harbours  Bill,  as  amended  in the 

Harbours  Bill.

  Committee,   b e 

taken  into  consideration  To­

morrow. 

Gas  Light  and
Coke  Com­
pany  Bill.

The  House  proceeded  to take  into  considera­
tion the  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  Bill,  as 
a m e n ded  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third time. 

Hampton 
Court  Gas 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Hampton  Court Gas  Bill,  as amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  the  third time. 

Lancashire
an 1 London16 

, The  House  proceededo  to  take  into  considera-

Lancashire  and  Yorkshire  and London 

The  Pelican  and  British  Empire  Life  Office 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  a  second  time;  and  com­
mitted. 

The  South  Wales  Mineral  Railway  Bill 
[Lords] "was read  a second time ;  and  committed. 

The  Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire  Canal 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and 

Bill 
committed. 

BU1 

[.Lords,] 

Pelican  and 
British 
Empire  Life 
Office Bill 
[Lords.] 
South  Wales 
Mineral 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.  ] 
Staffordshire 
and  Worces­
tershire  Canal 
BiU 

[Lords.] 

The  Strabane  and  Letterkenny  Railway  Bill  Strabane  and 
Railway  Jiill 

was read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Wellington (Salop)  Gas  Bill  [Lords]   wasWelUngton 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Gf s n 
[Lords.] 

Bill 

The  Wirral  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  Wirral 

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Dundee  Royal  Lunatic  Asylum  Order   Dundee  Royal 

Confirmation  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  Lunatic 
the  third time,  and passed. 

Order 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Confirmation 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read ;  and ordered  to lie upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative  to  Illicit  illicit 

Distillation,  which  was  presented  upon  the  15th  Distillation, 
No. 167. 
day  of  this instant  May, be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Return  relative  to  Burgh-  Burghclere 
clere  (Hants)  (Charity),  which  was  presented  j^u"*?-*  , 
upon  the  15th  day  of  this  instant  May,  be  J?*1  ^ o 
printed. 
1 6 8 ' 

' 

/ 

and  North

Western  Rail­

ways (Steam
Vessels)  Bill. 

Metropolitan

District
[varioM
Powers)  BiU.

Midland and
N-orthSernnd
Counties

Railways  Bill.

Stroud 
District  and 
Cheltenham 
Tramways 
Bill  (changed 
to  Stroud and . 
District  Tram­
ways  Bill.) 

All  Saints, 
Poplar  (Rate 
Abolition), 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

and  North  Western  Railways (Steam  Vessels)  Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His  Army. 

  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee, 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  General  Annual 

.Ordered, That the  Bill be  read the third  time.  Return  of  the  British  Army  for  1902. 

Copy  of Return  showing  Peace  Establishment  Army, 

The  House  proceeded  to take  into  considera- and Effective  Strength  of the  Troops  at  present 
lion  the  Metropolitan District Railway  (Various  in  the  United  Kingdom  belonging  to  the  First, 
Powers)  Bill, as amended  in the  Committee. 

Second,  Third,  and  Fourth  Army  Corps. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do  lie uoon  the 

Ordered, That the  Bill be read the third  time. 

Table. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera­

  Committee. 

t i on 
Counties  Railways  Bill,  as  amended 

t 5 ie   Midland  and  Belfast  and  Northern  Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  by 
in  the  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  General 
Report  and  Statistics  for  the year  1902.  Part  I. 
Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read the third  time.  District  Statistics:  Statistics  of  the  Persons 
employed,  Output,  and  Accidents  at Mines and 
The" House  proceeded  to take  into  considera- Quarries  in  the  United  Kingdom,  arranged 

tion  the  Stroud  District  and  Cheltenham Tram- according  to  Inspection  Districts. 
(changed  to  Stroud  and  District  Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  also  presented, 
ways  Bill 
Tramways  Bill),  as amended  in the  Committee.  pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parlia-
Ordered, That the  Bill  be read the third  time.  	 ment,—Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  County 
Council  of  the  County  of  Lancaster,  altering 
Ordered, That  the  All  Saints,  Poplar  (Rate  certain  Polling  Districts  in  the  Lancaster  ana 

Abolition),  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  a  second  time  Newton Parliamentary  Divisions. 
upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting), 

Mines  and 
Quarries. 

PpUing 
Districts 
(County  of 
Lancaster.) 

Frinton-on-
Sea  Sea 
Defences  Bill 
[Ljords.] 

Harrogate 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Harrow  and
stanmore  Gas
Bill  [Lords,]

The  Frinton-on-Sea Sea Defences Bill  [Lords] 

was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Harrogate  Water  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  2/arrow  and  Stanmore  Gas  Bill [Lords'] 

  was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

Copy  of  Order  made by  the  County  Council 
of  the  West  Riding  of  the  County  of  York,
altering  certain  Polling  Districts  in  the  Elland
and  Shipleg Parliamentary  Divisions. 

Polling 
Districts 
(West  Riding 
of  the  County 
of  York.) 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  William  Anson  presented,  by  His  Ma-Board  of 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Papers  relating  to Education, 
the  Resignation  of  the  Director  of  Special 
Inquiries  and  Reports,  Board  of  Education. 
A  A	 

S i r 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
178 	

18 ih  May. 

1903.  [No.  57­

Universities  of 
Oxford  and 
Cambridge 
Act.  1877 
(Oxford.) 

N o.  1 6 9. 

Sir  William  Anson  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,— 
Copy  of  Statute  made  by  the  Governing  Body 
of  Wadkam  College,  Oxford,  on  6th  February 
1903,  amending  Clause  1 of  Statute  Y I.   of  the 
Statutes of  the  College. 

Universities  of  Copy  of  Statutes  made  by  the  Governing 
Oxford and  Body  of  Exeter  College,  Oxford,  on  12th 
Cambridge 
December  1902,  amending  Statutes  I I I.  and 
Act,  1877 
X V  .  of  the  Statutes  of  the  College. 
(Oxford.) 

No.  170. 

Universities  of  Copy  of  Statutes  made  by  the  Governing 
Oxford  and  Body  of  King's  College,  Cambridge,  on  19 th 
Cambridge 
December  1902,  amending  the  College  Statutes. 
Act,  1877 
(Cam bridge.) 
No.  171. 

Universities  of  Copy  of  Statutes made by the Governing  Body 
Oxford  and 
of  Trinity  College,  Cambridge,  on  31st  May 
Cambridge 
1902, amending  the  Statutes of  the  College. 
Act,  1877 
(Cambridge.) 

Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
No.  172.  	 Table  :  and  that  the  Papers  relative  to  the 
Universities of  Oxford  and  Cambridge  Act, 1877, 
be  printed. 

South  Africa.  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,  by  His 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Statement  of  the 
Estimated  Financial  Position  of  the  Transvaal 
and  Orange  River  Colony. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

a  Return  showing  how  Farms 

Evicted  Farms  Ordered, That there be  laid  before  this House, 
from  which 
(Ireland.) 
No.  1(3.  Tenants  were  Evicted,  on  certain  specified 
Estates,  since  the  1st  day  of  May  1879  were 
occupied  (1)  at  the  time of  the  Inquiry  of  the 
Evicted  Tenants  Commission;  and  (2)  on  the' 
1st  day  of  May  1903.—(Mr.  Wyndham.)

Mr.  Wyndham  accordingly  presented  the  said 

Return. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this  House, 
Arrests  for 
Drunkenness  a  Return  giving  the  Number  of  Arrests  for 
(Ireland.) 
Drunkenness  within  the  Metropolitan  Police 
District  of  Dublin,  and  the  Cities  of  Belfast, 
Cork,  Limerick,  and  Waterford,  on  Sundays 
between  the  1st  day  of  May  1902  and  the  30th 
day  of  April  1903,.  both  days  inclusive,  the 
Arrests  being  given  from  8  a.m.  on  Sundays  till 
8 a.m.  on Mondays  : 
And, similar Returns for 
the  rest  of  Ireland,  from  the  1st  day  of  May 
1902  to  the  30th day of  April  1903  (in  continua­
tion  of  Parliamentary  Paper, No.  233,   of  Session 
1902).—(Mr.  Sloan.) 

New  Member 
sworn. 

John  Kerr,  Esquire,  Member  for  the  Borough 

of  Preston,  was  sworn. 

Western 
The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  informed 
House,  That  the  Committee  on  the  Western 
(Monmouth- 
shire)  Sewer-  Valleys  (Monmouthshire)  Sewerage  Board  Bill 
age Beard Bill, not  being  appointed  to  meet  until  To-morrow, 
the  parties  promoting  the  Bill  had  appeared 
before  him  and  proved  that  the  evidence  of 
William  Harpur,  Member  of  the  Institute  of 
Civil  Engineers,  Town!  Hall,  Cardiff,  was 
essential to  their  case,  and  that  his  attendance 
could  not be  procured  without  the  intervention 
of  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  William Harpur  do  attend  the 

Committee  on the  Western  Valleys (Monmouth­
shire)  Sewerage  Board  Bill  To-morrow,  at  half-
past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Private  Bills 
(Group  B.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  on  Group  B  of 
Private  Bills  have  leave  to  make  a  Special 
Report, 

Mr.  Tennant  reported  from  the  Committee;   Plymouth 
That,  in the  case  of  the  Plymouth  Corporation  Corporation 
Bill,  they  had  agreed  to  the  following  Special  1  ' 
Report  :— 

The  Bill  came  before  your  Committee   on the  Special 

30th  March  last.   It  included  powers  to  con- EePort­
struct tramways,  but  was  principally  directed  to 
conferring  large  borrowing powers upon the  Cor­
poration, and to the extension  of  the periods  fixed 
either by  Parliament  or  the  Local  Government 
Board  for  the  repayment   of  loans, already  con­
tracted  under  general  or private  statutes.  The 
Report  of  the  Local  Government  Board  upon 
the  Bill,  which  dealt  fully  with  the  financial 
proposals,  was  referred  to  the  Committee,  and 
was  very  carefully considered. 

The  course  of the inquiry disclosed an unsatis­
factory  condition  in  the financial position  of  the 
Corporation.  Large  sums  had  been  raised  for 
unauthorised  capital  expenditure  by  overdrafts 
on  their  bankers;  moneys  raised  under  sanction 
for  definite  purposes  had  not,  in  one  important 
instance,  been  expended  upon  the  works  sanc­
tioned, but  had  been  applied  to  the  reduction  of 
the  overdraft  at the  bank.  The  Bill  did  not  in 
any  way  refer  to  the  overdraft,  nor  did  it  dis­
tinguish  to what extent the new borrowing  power 
was required  for  replacing money so borrowed  or 
for  the  new  works to be  authorised  by  the  Bill. 
The  state  of  affairs thus  disclosed  appeared  to 
your  Committee  so  grave  that  they  determined 
to  require  the  Promoters  to  place  before  them 
full  and exact particulars of their loan and capital 
liabilities, to  excise from the Bill all proposals for 
loans  which  could  be  obtained  under  general 
Acts   of  Parliament, and  to  reduce  the other  pro­
posed borrowings to  the actual necessities of  each 
case  ;  and  the  Committee  adjourned  their  con­
sideration  of  the  Bill  from  the  1st  April  until 
the  5th  May  for  this  purpose. 

The  changes  thus  made  in  the  Bill  were  Very 
considerable,  and  the  opponents,  after  objecting 
that  it  was  not  the  Bill  presented  by  the  Cor­
poration,  offered  to  abandon  their  opposition  if 
the  Committee  would  insert  in  the  Bill  a  pro­
vision  similar  to that  contained  in  Section  272  of 
the  Tunbridge  Wells  Improvement  Act  1890,  by 
which the Corporation accounts would be brought 
under the district auditors appointed by the  Local 
Government  Board.  This  offer the  Committee 
thought  it  well  to  consider,  at  the  same  time 
inviting  the  Corporation  to  m§ke  any alternative 
proposal  which  would  carry  out  the  object   in 
view,  without making  so  considerable  an  altera­
tion 
law  applicable  to  Corporation 
in  the 
accounts  in  England. 

The  Committee  accordingly  heard  evidence 
upon  the  proposal  made  by  the  opponents,  and 
upon  an  alternative  proposal  of  the  Promoters, 
who  brought  up  a  Clause  proposing  to  compel 
the  borough  treasurer  to  make  returns  tp  the 
Local  Government  Board  showing  all  moneys 
borrowed,  and  the  amounts  expended,  and  the 
purposes  to  which  they  had  been  applied,  with 
power  to  the  Local  Government  Board   to  make 
orders  enforceable  by  writ  of  mandamus,  to 
rectify  any  default. 

It  was  shown, however,  to  the  satisfaction  of 

the  Committee,  that  the  proposal  of  the  Cor­
poration  would  not prevent  the  practice   of  over-« 
drawing  at the  bank, which  practice  was, in  the 
opinion  of  the  Committee,  primarily  responsible 
for  the  irregularities  disclosed,  and  your  Com­
mittee  were  not. satisfied  that  the  Clause  pro­
posed  by  the  Promoters  would  prove  a  prompt 
or  efficient method  of  preventing  the  application 
of  money  borrowed  for one  purpose  to  something 
else. 

Your  Committee  were  therefore  forced   to  the 
Conclusion  that  the  system  of  audit  by  a  district 
auditor 

N o.  5 7 .] 

3   E  d w.  

Y IL 

l&th—Wth  May. 

Title 
amended. 

JSo.  1 7 4. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Great 
Northern  and 
City  Railway 
Bill. 

London 
Education 
Bill, 

Chairman 
declines  to 
propose a 
Question 
(Abuse  of 
Rules.) 

auditor  presented  the  only  effective  means  of 
preventing,  or  at  any  rate  stopping  at  an  early 
stage,  the  practice  of  overdrafts or  other  irregu­
larities. 

The  Committee  therefore  decided  that  they 
were  prepared  to  pass  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill, 
subject  to  the  insertion  of  a  Clause  similar  to 
Section  272  of  the  Tunbridge  Wells  Improve­
ment  Act,  1890.  The  Promoters  brought   up 
such  a  Clause,  but  stated  that  they  did  not  feel 
themselves  justified  in  accepting  the  responsi­
bility  for  i t;  which  responsibility  rests  upon 
your  Committee. 

Mr.  Tennant further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  ; That  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
of  the Bill,  and  found  the  same  to  be  true ;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto,  and  had  amended  the  Title  of 
the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  and  the  Special 
Report  do  lie  upon  the  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

j  Question  proposed,  That  those words  be there 
inserted; 

And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress   in  the  Bill  ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  London 
into  a  Committee  on the  London Education  Bill.   Education 

Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  Wo.  1  (Application  of  Education 

Act,  1902,  to  London).  


Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to the  Great  Northern 

and  City  Railway  Bill,  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  6, 
after  the  word  "  shall,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  except  as  to  the  constitution  of  the  local 
"  education  authority  for  the  administrative 
"  county  of  London"—(Dc.  Macnamara.)

Question  again proposed, That  those  words  be 

The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved  itself 
into  a Committee  on  the  London  Education  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Mr.  Lough  moved,  That  the  Chairman   do 
report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit  again;  but 
the  Chairman,  being  of  opinion  that  the  Motion 
was  an abuse of the Rules of  the  House,  declined 
to  propose  the  Question  thereupon  to  the  Com­
mittee. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  Clause 

No.  1 be  postponed—(Mr.  Sydney  Buxton)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the I Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \  „,_

Yeas, 

\Mr.  William  MiArthur  ;J 
("Sir  Alexander  Acland-1
Tellers  for  the. 
V 

it^J 

1194. 

Noes, 

C L A U S E,  N O.  1   (Application  of  Education 

Act,  1902,   to  London). 

Amendment  proposed,  in p.  1,  1. 5,  at  begin­
ning, to  insert  the  words  "  Parts I., II.,  and  I V. 
"  of."—(Mr.  M'Kenna.) 

Question  put,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the [Mr.  M'Kenna, 

\ 
J  luUm 

,, 

Noes, 

Yeas, 
„ 
„ 
Tellers  for  thej  

I Mr. Alfred  Button: 
(Sir  Alexander  Acland-")
1 
x  Hood, 
I 239. 
(Mr.  Anstruther; 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  5, 
after  the  word  "  The,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  School  Board  and  County  Council  for   L.ondon 
"  may  pass  resolutions  asking  that  the."—(Mr. 
Lough.) 

J 

there  inserted: 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask 
leave  to  sit  again—(Mr.  Lough)  :—Motion,   by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words 

be  there  inserted  : 
Question  put; 
The  Committee  proceeded   to  a  Division. 

Tuesday,  19th  May,  1903  : 

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  )   1  _  

1U5, 

Yeas, 

I Mr.  William  M< Arthur  ;J 
Acland-^ 

Tellers  for  ^^^exander 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther; 
And,  it  being  after  Midnight,  the  Chairman  

left  the  Chair to  make  his  Report   to  the  House.  


201. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Education 
Committee  on  the  Education  (Borrowing)  Bill;   (Borrowing) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,   Bil1, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking Local 

consideration 

the  Local  Government  Government 
into 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  ^ e S s m. 
Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

Question  put,  That  those  words  be  there 

sideration  this  day. 

inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Lough, 

,, 

109. 

Yeas, 

Tellers  for 
Noes. 

1 
i 
\Mr.  Brynmor  Jones: 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA
{  Hood, 
[Mr.  A nstruther:
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 6, 
after  the  word  "  shall,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  except  as  to  the  constitution  of  the  local 
the  administrative i 
"  education  authority  for 
"  county  of  London."—(Dr.  Macnamara.)

'  242. 
j 

•   I : 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supplv  of  [l4th  May, 
the  14th  day  of  this 
Sitting); 

instant  May  (Evening  ?. Te?inf 
- - g J Sg 

Ordered,  That  the  Report 

received  this 

day. 

' 

A  A  2 

The 







180 

18th—19th  May. 

57. 


Supply 
[14th  May, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Beport. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon 
Sitting)  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill;  

< 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

day. 

• 

Supply 
[22 nd  April] 
Eeport.  " 

The Order of the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[21st  Aprilj 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Eeport, 
[Deterted. 
Eesolu'ion.] 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  further  consideration  the  Twelfth  of  the 
Resolutions  which,  upon  the  6th  day  of  this 
instant  May,  were  reported  from the  Committee 
of  Supply; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into  further  consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  "Ways and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

fEleltrial
T l ie   Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Power)1®]!
  Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
  Bill; 
'

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

South  Africad
Conte?butonr
Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
S e cond  Reading   of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
War  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Trawlers' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trawlers'  Certificates  g ® ^  0 ^ 
Suspension  Bill; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  15th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Architects' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Architects'  Registration  Registration 
Bill; 

B l U " 

_ 

,  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Addenbrooke,s  Hospital  Bill  was,  accord-   Addenbrooke's 
ing  to  Order, read  a second time ;  and committed  H o s P i t al  Bill, 
to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  this 
day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second  Reading  of 
Officers'  Superannuation  B i l l;  

the  Local  Authorities' offi ch^'!es' 

Super-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  annuation 

upon  Monday  the  15th  day  of June  next. 

Bl11, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Housing  of 
Second  Reading  of  the Housing  of  the  Working  W°rkinS 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill;  

(Repaymentof 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Loans)  Bill, 

upon  Monday next. 

' 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution  Pollution  of 
of Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

Streams  BUI, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Finance Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

upon  Monday  next. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Finance  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time; 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Irish  Land
Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Irish Land  Bill; 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon Wednes­
day next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Criminal 

Second  Reading  of  the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill;  

Aliens  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Housing  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Waking 
Classes (London)  Bill; 

(London) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

Ireland
GrInt°Bment

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  S e c o ml   Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 

this  day. 

Grant  Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Employment
of  Children
Bl11­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

. 

T he  Order   of  the  day  being 

read,  for  the  Clubs 

Second  Reading   o f 
(Scotland)  Bill; 

t he  Clubs  R e g i s t r a t i on  ^ g ^ a t i on 

jy^ 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Military 

Second  Reading  of  the  Military  Lands  Bill; 

Lands  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Railways
^we!oCal
[Expenses.]  .

The  Order  Of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Electrical  Power) 

Committee  on  Railways 

  [Expenses] ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Wednes­
day  next, resolve itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Workmen's 

Second Reading of the Workmen's  Compensation 
Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill; 

Amendment 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a  second  time  (Seamen)  Bill, 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Public  Offices
(Dublin)
[Advances.]
J
L 

  vancesj  ; 

-i 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
[Ad­

< Committee  on  Public  Offices  (Dublin) 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon Wednes • 

day  next,  resolve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Post  Office  Sites  [Expenses]  ; 

Post  Office

Sites

[Expenses.]

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming  Public  Houses 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed (H°ui's  of 
upon  the  10th  day  of  March  last,  That  the  (Scotland) 
Public  Houses  (Hours  of  Closing)  (Scotland)  Bill. 
Bill  be  now  read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

,

JResolved, That this House  will, upon  Wednes- The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Public  Trustee 

day  next,  resolve  itself into the  said  Committee.  Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill;

Bil1­

Ordered, 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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181 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Solicitors 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Solicitors  (Scotland) 
Bill; 

The  Order  of  the day being read,  for resuming   Prevention  of 
^ 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the Question  proposed 
upon  the  13th  day  of  this instant  May,  That the ^  
Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Wild  Animals  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time ; 

m " 

Ordered,  That the Debate  be further adjourned 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

till  this  day.  


upon  Thursday  next. 

Medical  Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of the Medical Acts  Amendment 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Libel  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Foreigners' 
Marriages 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Sclnol  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the day  being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  the  26th  day   of  this instant  May. 

Ti'-d  Houses 
(Abolition) 
BTi. 

The  Order   of  the  day'  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill   be  read  a  Second  time 

upon Thursday  next. 

Vajrrant 
CKldren  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Vagrant  Children  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Steam Engines 
and  Boilers 
(Persons  in 
Charge)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Steam  Engines  and 
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the British and 

Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  p ™ ^ ®^ 
Protection  Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Thursday  nexi.  


The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming   Church  


the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  

upon  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
the  Church  Discipline  (No.  2)  Bill  be  committed  

to  a  Select  Committee;  


Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

' 

' 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Municipal  


Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations  

(Audit)  Bill;  

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

1 ,  1 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 
Second  Reading   of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- f^nuation 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

_  

_ 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

• 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Military 
sented  to  His  Majesty,  praying  His  Majesty   to  Manoeuvres 
make  the  Order  in  Council  under  the  Military  council!) 
Manoeuvres  A c t,  1897,  a  draft   of  which  was 
presented  to  this  House  on  the  17 th  day  of 
February  last.—(Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Address   be  presented 
to  His  Majesty   by  such  Members  of  this  House 
as are of  His  Majesty's  Most  Honourable  Privy 
Council  or  of  His  Majesty's  Household. 

And  then  the  House, having continued   to sit 

till  thirteen  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


Plumbers 
Kesri stration 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Plumbers  Registration 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

[No.  58.]  

Tuesday,  l<dth May,  1903.  


THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

F*'se 
Characters 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  False  Characters  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  26th  day   of  this instant  May. 

Vnccination 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Vaccination  Bill: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Local 

Uoremme nt 

(Scotland) 

Act  (1894)  

Amendment 

Bill. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland)  A ct  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Hall-marking 

of  Foreign  

Plate 

(No.  2)  Bill.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

V O L.   158. 

P  K  A  X  E  it  S. 

TH  E  House  being 

Sheriffs of  the  City  of  London  attended  at  presented  by 

informed,  That  the   Petition 

the  door, they  were  called  in ;  and  at  the  Bar  Sheriffi3» 
presented,—A  Petition   of  the  Lord  Mayor, 
Aldermen, and  Commons  of  the  City of  London, 
in Common Council  assembled:—And  then  they 
withdrew. 

And  the  said  Petition,  praying  that  the  Peti- London 
tioners  may  be constituted  the  Local  Education   Education 
Authority  for  the  C i t y; 
Metropolitan  Borough  Councils may be  accorded 
more  adequate  representation  upon  the  Educa­
tion Committee;  and that  the London  Education 
Bill  may  be  amended  accordingly,  was  read  ; 
and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table. 

that  they  aud  the Bl11' 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Pri­
vate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  Orders^ 
Bills, originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on previoarif 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
A  A  3 

not  with.) 





19 th -May. 	

190a. 

[No. 58. 

*	 

not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Rickmansworth  Gas  Bill  [Lords], 
Sutton  Coldfield Corporation  Bill  [Lords]. 
Birmingham  Corporation  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Ordered, That  the  Bills  be  read  a second  time. 

Crystal  palace 
District Gas 
Pill, 

The  Crystal  Palace. District  Gas Bill  was  read 

the third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the* Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Ebbw  Vale 
Water  and 
Improvement 

- v 
Pill, 

The  Ehbw  Vale  "Water  and  Improvement  Bill 

was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed.  


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

' 

Petitions. 

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Africa 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  from  His  
Majesty's  Commissioner  for  British  Central 
Africa  respecting  the  Anglo-Congolese  Frontier, 
in  the  neighbourhood  of  Lake  Mweru,  and  the 
circumstances  attending  the  Arrest   of  the • late 
M.  Rabinek• 

4>1903')" 

, 

Miscellaneous  Series,  No.  590.  

Copy   of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,   Trade  Reports 
(Miscellaneous 
Series.) 

Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  Trade Reports 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  2979   to  2982. 

, 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie upon  the


stri™)1 
e ue 

Table. 


Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The Leigh  Corporation  Bill  was  read  the  third 

time,  and  passed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,  by  His  Australia, 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Fishguard  and  The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Fishguard  and  Ross-
Rosslare 
Harbours  Bin.  l a r  e  Railways  and  Harbours  Bili,  as amended  in 

the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 

(No.   5)  Bill.  


The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a 
second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Local  • 
Government  Orders  (No,   6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
(Ireland) 
read  a second  time  :  and  committed. 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Local 
Government 	 Orders  (No.   7)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
(Ireland) 
read  a  second  time ;  and  committed. 
Provisional 	
Orders 

(No.   7)  Bill.  


The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Local 
Government  Orders  (No.   8)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  

(Ireland) 
read  a  second  time  ;  and  committed. 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  8)  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 

(No.   8)  Bill.  


Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  9 )  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional;i 
Orders 

(No.  11)  Bill.  


Naval  Works 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Broughty 
Ferry  Gas 
Provisional 
r-rder. 	

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   8)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   9)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a
second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional, Orders 
(No.  11)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Naval  Works  Provisional  Order  Bill 
was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ; 
and  committed. 

, . 

; 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Act,  1892,  relating   to 
Broughty  Ferry  Gas Supply  :  And  that  the Lord 
Advocate  and Mr. Solicitor General  for  Scotland 
do  prepare,  and. bring  it  in. 

Broughty 
Ferry  Gas 
Provisional 
Order Bill. 

Bill  203. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Act,  1892,  relating   to 
Broughty  Ferry  Gas  Supply 'j  And  the  same 
was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  lor  Private  Bills;  airid 
be  printed. 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Correspondence 
respecting  the  Constitutional  Relations  of  the 
Australian  Commonwealth  and  States  in  regard 
to  external  affairs. 

Copy   of  Memorandum  on  Sea  Power  and  the  Colonial 
Principles  involved  in  it  (Colonial  Conference,  Conference, 
1902).

1902­

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That there  be laid  before  this House,  Electric 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature   of Lighting 
in  the  Provisional  orders10"3 
the  Proposals  contained 
Orders  included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Pro-   (No.  7)  Bill, 
visional  Orders 
Law.) 

(No.   7)  Bill.—(Mr.  Bonar 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before this House,  Land Registry, 

a  Return  showing  the  work  doDe  in  the  Land 
Registry  under  the  various  Acts  hereinafter 
mentioned, namely  :— 

1897 

1.  Underthe  Land  Transfer  A c t s,  1875  and 

!••  !'.:•  '  •  :  ' 

,  ..  .••-.•  '  •  , • 
(a)  The  number, value,  and  acreage  (where  

known)  of  Estates  the  Titles  to  which  

"	  were  registered,  on first registration, from 
the  1st  day of  January  1902  to  the  31st 
day  of  December  1902,  showing  the 
number  of  Estates  registered  with  abso­
lute,  qualified,  and  possessory  Title,  and 
Leaseholds;  and  also  the  number  of 
Estates  registered  under  the Small  Hold­
ings  Act,  1892 ; 

(b)  The  total  number   of  separate  Titles  on  

the Register  on  the  31st day of  December  

1902  (i.)  by  first registration, (ii.)   by  sub­
division  of  Estates  already  registered, 
and  (iii.)  by 
from  the  1862 
Register;  <- 

transfer 

 . 

.

.

(c)  The	   total  number  of  separate  Titles 
which  have  been  removed'  from  the 
Register  on  the  31st  day  of  December  

1902. 


2.	  Under  the  Land  Registry  Act,  1862  : 

(a)  The	   total  number,  value,  and  acreage  

(where  known)  of  Estates  the  Titles   to  

which  were  registered,  on  first  registra­
tion  ;  


(b)  The  total  number  of  separate  Titles  on  

the  Register  on  the  31st' day  of  Decem­
ber  1902  (i.)   by  first  registration,  dnd  

(ii.)   by  subdivision  of  Estates  already 
registered; 


.(c)  The  total  number   of  separate  Titles  


removed 

the 
which  had  been 
Register  on  the  31st  day  of  December  

1902  otherwise  than  by  transfer  to  the  

1875  Register.  


from 

;	  3,  Under 



 
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19th—-20th 

May. 

183 

3.	  Under  both  the  Acts   of  1875  and  1862  : 

(a)  The  total  number	   of  separate  Titles  on 
the  Register  on  the  3 lst day of  December 
1902; 

(b )  The  total  number  of  transactions  regis­

tered  from the lst  day   of  January  1902 to 
the  3lst  day  of  December 1902,  showing 
the  numbers  of  (i.)  first  registrations 
under  the  Acts   of  1875  and  1897,  (ii.) 
conveyances,  transfers, and  transmissions 
of Land, (iii.) mortgages,  charges,  further 
charges,  and  transfers  of  mortgages  and 
(iv.)  reconveyances   of  mort­
charges, 
gages  and  cessation  of  charges, 
(v.) 
Leases  and  surrenders  of  Leases,  (vi.) 
miscellaneous. 

4.  Under  the  Mortgage  Debenture  Acts, 
1865  and  1870,  and  the  Improvement  of  Land 
Act,  1864: 

A  statement,  so  far  as	  may  be  practicable, 
of  the  nature  and  amount  of  the  work 
done under these Acts  from the 1st day   of 
January  1902  to  the  31st day  of  Decem­
ber  1902. 

5.  Under  the  Land  Charges  Registration  and 
Searches  Act,  1888,  and  the  Land  Charges 
Act,  1900: 

The	  number  of 

registrations, 

official 
searches,  and  ordinary  searches  made 
from  the  lst  day   of  January  1902 to  the 
31st  day of  December  1902. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection 
the   (Standing 

Selection;  That  they  had  discharged 
following Member  from the. Standing Committee  C o m m i t t e er  ' 
on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and  Fishing),   Trade, &<J-
Shipping,  and  Manufactures: —  Mr.  Wallace 
(added  in  respect  of  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  Licensing 
Acts  Amendment  and  the  Licensing  Acts  Con-  ^g^^end 
solidation  (Scotland) Bills);  and  had  appointed   m e n t  and 
in  substitution  :  Mr.  George  Brown. 

Licensing  Acts 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  unon  the  Consolidation 

Table. 

^ 

Bilisu 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the   Police and 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the 
case of  the  Beckenham Urban  District  Council Beckenham 
Bill, they had  agreed  to the  following Report:—   Urban  Distric 
That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of  the  Council  Bill. 

House of  the  24th  day of  March  last, the  Com­
mittee  had  inserted  in  the  Bill  the  additional 
Provision  referred  to in  the  said  Resolution.

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in the Preamble of the  Bill, 
and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  con­
sistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed 
by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as' 
amended, to  be  true  ;  and  had gone  through  the 
Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

' 

' 

Table;  and  be  printed.

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

6.  Under  the  Middlesex  Registry  Act,  1708, 
and  the  Land  Registry  (Middlesex  Deeds)  Act, 
1891  : 

The  number  of  registrations  and  searches 
made  from the  lst  day   of  January  1902 
to the  31st  day  of  December  1902:——• 
And,  showing the  amount  of  fees  received  and 
the  amount of  salaries  and  expenses in  the Land 
Registry  from the  lst  day  of  April  1902 to  the 
31st  day of  March  1903,  distinguishing,  for  the 
purposes  of  Section  22  of  the  Land  Transfer 
Act,  1897,  the  fees  received  and  salaries  and 
expenses  paid  under  the  Land  Transfer  Acts 
and  the  other  Acts  above  referred   to  (in  con­
tinuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  304,   of 
Session  1902).—(Mr.  Henry  David  Greene.) 

Mr.  Seale-Hayne 

Dublin, 
reported  from  the  Com-
Wicklow, and  mittee  on  the  Dublin,  Wicklow,  and  Wexford 
Wexford 
Railway  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the 
Railway  Bill, 
allegations contained in the Preamble  of  the Bill, 
and  amended  the same  so  as to make it consistent 
with the provisions of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the 
Committee,  and found  the  same, as  amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple^ 
ment   to  the 
Votes, 

Mullingar, 
Kells,  and 
Drogheda 
Railway  Bill. 

Vide  Supple­
ment   to  the 
Votes, 

Ordered,  That  the, Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Seale-Hayne  reported 

from  the  Com­
mittee  on  the  Mullingar,  Kells,  and  Drogheda
Railway  Bill;  That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Reso­
lution  of  the  House  of  the  10th  March  last,  the 
Committee  had  omitted  from  Clause  62  of  the 
Bill  the  powers  authorising  the  Midland  Great 
Western  Railway  of  Ireland  Company  and  the 
Great  Northern  Railway  Company  (Ireland)   to 
subscribe  to  the  undertaking  proposed  to  be 
authorised  by  the  Bill. 

Mr.  Seale-Hayne  further  reported  from  the 
Committee;  That  they had  examined  the  allega­
tions  contained  in the  Preamble  of  the Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed by  the 
Committee,  and found  the  same,  as amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table®  and be  printed. 

VOL.   158. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The Lords  have agreed   to the Stoke Newington 
Borough  Council  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 

Act   to  provide  for  the  transfer   of  the  Under­
taking  of  the  Shepshed Gas  and Coke  Company, 
Limited, to the Shepshed Urban District  Council; 
and  to  confer  further Powers  on the said Council 
with  respect  to the  supply  of  Gas,  and  for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Stoke 
Newington 
Borough 
Council  Bill. 

Shepshed 
Urban  District 
Gas  Bill 
[Lords,] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act   to  confer  further  Powers  on  the  Belfast 
City  and  District  Water  Commissioners;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

Belfast  Water 
Bill 

[Lords,] 

The  Lords  concur  with  the  Commons   in  their 
Resolution, That  it  is expedient  that the  Port   of 
London  Bill  be  committed  to  a Joint  Committee 
of  both  Houses. 

Port  of 
London  Bill. 

The  Shepshed Urban District Gas Bill  [Lords]

was read  the  first  time.

  Shepshed 
S f fi 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  [Lords'] 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Belfast  Water  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the   Belfast  Water 
.  BiU [L<"'ix-} 

first  time. 

" 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills, 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,   To-Trade   Marks 

morrow,  the  Trade  Marks  Bill  was  read,  and 
discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Mr.  John Hntton,  supported  by  Mr.  Wharton,  Cottage 

Mr.  Brigg,  Sir  Walter  Foster,  Mr.  Goulding,
Mr. Paulton,  Mr.  T.  W. Russell, and  Mr.  Wilson-
Todd, presented  a Bill to  authorise  the  provision 
of  Cottage  Homes  for  the  Aged  Deserving 
Poor  :  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Friday  next;  and   to  be 
printed. 

\  4	 

Mr, 

 
 
 
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19^—20^

May. 

1 9 0 3. 

[ N o.   58, 

Bankers 
(Ireland) 
Act  Repeal 
Bill. 

Bill  205. 

Mr. Attorney  General  for  Ireland  presented  a 
Bill  to  repeal  an  Act  passed  in  Ireland  in  1759, 
relating  to Bankers  :  And  the  same  was  ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday  next  ; 
and to  be  printed. 

Marine  Store 
Dealers 
(Ireland!  Bill. 
Bill  206. 

Mr. Attorney  General  for  Ireland  presented  a 
Bill  for  regulating  the Business   of  Marine  Store 
Dealers  and  Dealers  in  Second-hand  Goods  in 
Ireland:  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Monday  next  ;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Irish 
Valuation 
Acts*. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  Mr. Hazier  be  discharged  from 
further  attendance  on  the  Select  Committee 
on  Irish  Valuation  Acts,  and  that  Mr.  William 
Maxwell  be  added  to  the  Committee  —  (Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  London  Education  Bill. 
(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.  1   (Application  of  Education 

A c t,  1902,  to  London).

Another  Amendment  proposed, in p. 1,  1. 6, to 
leave  out  from  the  word  "  shall"   to  the  word 
"  apply,"  in  1.  7,  in- order  to  insert  the  words 
"subject   to  the  provisions  of  this  A ct  "—(Sir 
John  Gorst),—instead  thereof. 

Que«tion, That the words "so far  as  applicable" 

stand  part of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1, Is. 6 
and  7, to  leave  out  the  words  "and  subject   to 
"  modifications  made  by  this  Act,"  in  order  to 
insert  the words "except  as regards non-provided 
"  schools "—(Mr.  Trevelyan),—instead 
thereof. 
Question  put,  That  the  words  "  and  subject 

"  to "  stand  part of  the  Clause  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  „ 
Tellers  for  the  
*eas, 

/ / o o „ ; 

„ 

.  I Sir  Alexander  Acland-]

I 235. 
j

[Mr.  AnstnUher 
Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  V . . ,. 

•. 

Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O.  Closure 
cf  Debate.) 

Noes, 

(Mr.  William  M'Arthur  ;J 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Question  proposed,  That 
amended,  stand  part of  the  B i l l: 

the  Clause,  as 

Mr.  Walter Long rose in  his  place, and claimed 

to  m o v e ,"  That  the  Question   be  now  put." 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question   be  now 

p u t "; 

The  Committee  divided. 
c 
m  n 
Tellers  for  the. 

^ 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-']

l e a S ' 

I 230. 
J 
Tellers  for  thefMr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  I 
( M r.  William  M : Arthur  :J 

' 
Question  put  accordingly,  That  the  Clause,  as 

I Mr.  Anstruther: 

Noes, 

amended,  stand  part of the  Bill; 

The  Committee  divided. 

A c l a n d ' >

Tellers  for  thef  S i r „ ^ e W < ?r 

Y  ae 
' ' 

^  Hood; 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

L 242. 
,
J 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  1 

. 
' 
And,  it being after half-past Seven of the  clock, 
the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his  Report 
to  the  House. 

(Mr.  William M<Arthur:) 

Noes, 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee, may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on the  London Education  Bill. 

Evening  Sitting. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  Clause 

No.  2  be  postponed—(Mr.  Yoxall)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Yoxall, 

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Corrie  Grant: 

) 
\ 

68. 

Tellers  for  t h e f S« 

Mood, 

Acland-} 

33. 

W

[Mr.  Ansiruther: 

J 
C L A U S E,  N O.   2  (Education  Committee). 
Amendment  proposed, in p. 1,1.8, at  beginning, 
to  insert  the  words  "As  ordinarily  constituted." 
— ( S ir  William  Anson.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

•inserted  :—Debate  arising  ; 

Wednesday, 20th  May,  1903 : 
And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  pro­

ceeded  to  interrupt  the  Business  : 
I  Whereupon  Mr.  Galloway  rose  in  his  place,  Closure 
and  claimed  to  move,  <•'That  the  Question  be 
now  p u t ";  but  the  Chairman  withheld  his   withholdsli'i 
assent,  ana  declined  then  to  put  that  Question, 

assent. 

And  the  Chairman  left the  Chair   to  make  his 

Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that he was directed  to move, That  the  Com­
mittee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Education 

Committee  on  the Education  (Borrowing)  Bill;  

(Borrowing) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, BiU" 

resolve  itself  in to the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking Local 

consideration 

into 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  powers) Bm. 
Standing  Commiitee  ; 

the  Local  Government  ^? vernfmr

e"ft

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order of  the day  being  read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  [Hth May, 
ihe  14th  day  of  this 
Sitting); 

instant  May  (Evening  g u t pf 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon   Sitting] 
Sitting); 
Repoit. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The Order of  the  day being  read,  for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supplv  of  C22nd  APli!l 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last; 

Keport-

'  

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Supply 
into consideration  the Twelfth   of  the  Resolutions  [2ist  April, 
which,  upon  the  6th  day  of  this  instant  May, 
were  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  ;  Report. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken  [Deferred 
Resolution. 

into  further  consideration  this  day.  

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   \Vays.and  


Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

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Resolved, 

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Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Merchandise 
Marks  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Bill; 

The  Order  of the  day  being  read, for resuming   Prevention  of 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  ^ j ®  1 ^ 0  a,s 
upon  the  13th  day  Of this instant  May, That  the
Ulma  s 
Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Wild  Animals  Bill   be 
now  read  a second  time ; 

Ordered,  That the Debate  be further adjourned 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

till  Monday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

County  Courts  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
BiU- 

Second  Reading   of  the  County  Courts  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Trustee 
Act  (1893) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1893) 

Second  Reading   of  the  Trustee  A ct 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Local 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
FranchS"  and  Second  Reading   of  the  Loeal  Government 
Repre«enta-  Franchise  and  Representation  (Extension  to 
tion (Bxten-  Companies)  Bill; 
sion 
Bil™Pa  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
ul>on  Thursday  the  28th  day   of  this  instant 
May. 

to 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Leaseholders 
(Purchaseof  Second  Reading  of  the  Leaseholders  (Purchase 
Fee  Simple)  

o f  F e  e  Simple)  Bill  J 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Medical 
Act  (1858) 
Amendment  Amendment  B i l l; 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1858) 

Second  Reading  of  the*  Medical  Act 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Medical 
Act (1886) 
Amendment  Amendment  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  A ct  (1886) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Outdoor 
Relief 

(Pensioners) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading   of  the  Outdoor  Relief 
sioners)  B i l l; 

(Pen­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Solicitors Bill. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  February  last, was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  tlje  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Mondav  next. 

Addenbrooke'i i  The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
Hospital  Bill.  into  a Committee  on  Addenbi-oolte's  Hospital  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   and  No.  2, agreed  to. 
Schedule  amended, and  agreed  to. 
, Preamble  agreed  to. 
Bill,  as amended, to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Friday  the  26th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Housing  of 
the  Working  Second  Reading  of  the Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes 
(London)  Bill, 

Classes  (London)  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

< 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for resuming   Church 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Kj801!^'^] 
upon  the  12th  day of  this instant May,  That  the
Church  Discipline  (No.   2)  Bill  be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee  ; 

1 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Municipal 
Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations  CorPor"tions 
(Audit)  Bill. 
(Audit)  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-
tion  (Ireland)  B i l l;  

it  -n-u 

/  r  7 

• 

S u P e r­
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day  of  June  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 

sit  till  seven  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned  

till  this  day.  


[ N o.  5 9 .] 

Wednesday,  2  0 th   May,  1 9 0 3. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

THE  House  proceeded  to take  into  considera-  Cheshire 

tion  the  Cheshire  Lines  Committee  Bill,  as L i n es  . 

amended  in  the  Committee. 

Committee 

And  Amendments  were  made   to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  East  Ham 

tion  the  East  Ham 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Improvement  Bill,  as  Improvement 

BiU. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  London 
tiou  the  London  County  Council  (Tramways   County 
and  Improvements)  Bill,  as  amended 
Committee. 

in  the (Tramways 

and  Improve* 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  ments)  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-London, 
tion  the  London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend  Railway  Tilbury  and 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 
Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Welling, 
tion  the  Wellingborough  and  District  Tramroads  borough  and 
.  \ Trfmroads 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read the  third  time.  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- West 

tion  the  West  Cumberland  Electric  Tramways  Cumberland 
Bill ,  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Tramways 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read the  third  time.  Bill. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions 

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

Mr. Arthur  Elliot  presented, bv  His  Majesty's  Fee  Fund 
Command,—Account  of  the  Fee  Fund   of  the  (L^sse)°* 
House  of  Lords,  from  lst  April  1902   to  31st 
March  1903. 

B  b 

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Public 
Abcount3  and  
Charts  Act
1891.° 

t o

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant 
  *he  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,— 
'  Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  dated  19th  May 
1903,  directing  the  appropriation  of  Colonial 
Contributions  towards  the  Expenses  of 
the 
Pacific  Cable  in  aid  of  moneys  provided   by 
Parliament  for  the  service   of  Telegraph  Sub­
sidies  and  Pacific  Cable. 

Ordered,  That the  said Papers   do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Navy  (Hydro-  Mr.  Arnold-Forster 
grapher's 
epor  .) 

presented,  by  His  Ma­

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  . Report   by  the 
Hydrographer  of  the  Admiralty  of  the  work 
performed  under  the  direction   of  the  Lords 
Commissioners of  the Admiralty  during  the  year 
1902  in  the  Examination  and  Charting  of  the 
Seas  and  Coasts  in  various  parts of  the  Globe. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

•	 

Electric 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an 
t h i  s  instant  May,  

  Return  relative  to  the  Electric  Lighting 
a


Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  7) Bill.  Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  Bill. 

0 r ( l e r >  d a t ed 
f °  r

  daY   o f 

1 9 th

t he 

No.  175. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

t o  H is  M a j e s t 7 » 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
Aliens 
that   He  will  be 
s e n t ed  
t ^ K T r a n s-  
vaal  and 
..graciously  pleased  to  give  directions  that  there 
Orange  Kiver  be  laid  before  this  House,  a  Copy   of  Ordinances 
containing Rules  and  Regulations  respecting  the 
Colony.) 
Naturalisation  of  Aliens  in  the  Transvaal  and 
Orange  River  Colony.—(Mr. John Edward  Ellis.) 

Great  Western 
Railway  Bill.   R a i l  w a  y  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Sir  Samuel  Iloure  reported  the  Great  Western 

Vide  Supple-
meut. to the 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

> 

•  r 

Selection 
Committees  S e l e c t i o  n  > That they had  discharged  the  follow­

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of 

Trade,  &c. 

ing  Members  from  the  Standing  Committee   on 
Trade 
(including  Agriculture  and  Pishing), 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures  :—Mr.  Channing
and  Mr,  Garjit; 
and  had  appointed  in  sub­
stitution  :  Lord  Dalkeith.  and  Mr.  Eugene 
Wason. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Joseph  Walton,  supported  by  Mr.  Burt, 
Workmen's 
Compensation  Mr.  Pickard,  Sir  Walter  Foster,  Mr.  John  Burns, 
Amendment  Mr- Tennant,  Mr.  Shackleton,  Mr.  John  Wilson, 
Mr.  Fenwick,  Mr.  William  Jones,  Mr.  Emmott, 
Bill. 
and  Mr.  Thomas  Bayley,  presented  a  Bill  to 
amend  the Workmen's  Compensation  Act,  1897  : 
And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Wednesday  n e x t;  and  to  be  printed. 

Bill  207. 

Commit lees 
(Ascension 
^ aj  ) 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  Committees  do  not  sit  To-morrow, 
-'"Jjeiug Ascension  Day,  until  Two   of  the  clock— 

( Mr 

.Balfour); 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  thq  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Galloway, 
I Mr.  Richards: 
Tellers  for  the J Air.  John  Edward  Ellis,\  ^^ 

Yeas, 

\108. 

1

Noes, 

( M r.  Humphreys  Owen  :  ) 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

Amendment  proposed, 

in  p.  1,  1.  8,  at 
beginning,  to  insert  the  words  " A  s  ordinarily 
"  constituted."—(Sir  William  Anson.) 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words 

be  there  inserted: 

Question  put, and agreed  to. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1.  9, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  shall "  to  the  end 
of  the	  Clause,  in  order  to  insert  the  words 
"  consist  of  seventy-nine  members,  of  whom 
"  forty-two  shall  be  persons  who  are  members 
"  of  the  local  education  authority  appointed   by 
"  that	  authority,  and  twelve  shall  be  persons 
"  who  are  members  of  councils  of  metropolitan 
"  boroughs  appointed  in manner  provided  in  the 
"  First  Schedule  to  this  Act,  and  twenty-five 
"  shall  be  appointed  by  the  local  education 
"  authority  in  accordance  with  a scheme  under 
"  this Act  made  by  that  authority  and  approved 
"  by  the  Board  of  Education. 

"  (2)  The  local  education  authority  may,   if 
"  they  think  fit,  appoint  not  more  than  five 
"  persons  from  among  the  members  of  the 
"  London  School  Board   to  be  supernumerary 
"  members  of  the  first  education  committee; 
"  but  those  supernumerary  members  shall  cease 
"  to  hold  office on  the  expiration  of  a  period  of 
"  five  years  from  the  date   of  the  constitution  of 
"  the  first  education  committee, and any vacancy 
"  in  their  number  occurring   by  death,  resigna­
"  tion,  or  otherwise  shall  not  be  filled  up "— 
(Sir  William  Anson),-—instead  thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
the  Clause,  —  put,  and 

out  stand  part  of 
negatived. 

Question  proposed, That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  : 

Proposed  Amendment  amended,  by  leaving 
Out  the  words  "  seventy-nine  members,"  and 
inserting  the  words  "  such  number  of  members 
"  as  the  local  education  authority  shall  deter­
"  mine,"  and  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  forty­
"  two,'' and  inserting the  words  "  a majority   "— 
(Sir  John  Gorst),—instead 

thereof. 

Another Amendment proposed  to the  proposed 
Amendment,'as  amended,  to  leave  out  the  words 
"  and  twelve  shall  be persons  who  are  members 
"  of  councils of metropolitan boroughs  appointed 
"  in  manner  provided  in  the  First  Schedule   to 
"  this  Act."—(Mr.  George  Whiteley.) 

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 
left  out  stand  part  of  the  proposed  Amendment, 
as  amended; 

The  Committee  divided. 

• 

Tellers  for the f 
1	
(Mr.  Anstruther; 

Yeas 
' 

H o o d >  

4 d * » d -\ 

:  Tellers  for the] Mr. Peel, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse: 

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J 
1   J54 
J 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words, 

as amended, be  there  inserted : 

And,  it  being  after  half-past  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  makje his 
Report  to  the  House, 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next, again resolve itself  into the said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

London 
Jfiducation 
Bill. 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on the  London  Education  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   2  (Education  Committee), 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being  Congo  Free 

proposed,  That  the  Government   of  the  Congo  State. 
Free  State  having,  at  its  inception,  guaranteed 
to  the  Powers  that  its Native  Subjects  should   be 
governed  with  humanity,  and  that  no  trading 
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monopoly or privilege should  be permitted  within 
its  dominions,  and  both  these  guarantees  having 
been  constantly  violated,  this  House  requests 
His  Majesty's  Government   to  confer  with  the 
other  Powers,  signatories   of  the  Berlin  General 
A ct   by  virtue  of  which  the  Congo  Free  State 
exists,  in  order  that  measures  may  be  adopted 
to  abate  the  evils  prevalent  in  that  State—(Mr. 
Herbert 

Samuel); 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  and 
"  both  these  guarantees  having  been  constantly 
"  violated.—(Mr.  Herbert  Samuel.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the 
Question  :—It  passed  in  the  Negative. 

And  the  Main  Question,  so  amended,  being 

put; 

Resolved,  That  the  Government  of  the  Congo
Free  State  having,   at  its  inception,  guaranteed 
to  the Powers  that  its Native  Subjects  should   be 
governed  with  humanity,  and  that  no  trading 
monopoly or privilege  should  be permitted within 
its dominions, this  House  requests  His  Majesty's 
Government  to  confer  with  the  other  Powers, 
signatories of  the  Berlin  General  Act   by  virtue 
of  which  the  Congo  Free  State  exists,  in  order 
that measures  may be  adopted  to  abate  the  evils 
prevalent  in  that  State. 

Women's 
Disabilities 
(Removal) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Eeading  of  the  Women's  Disabilities 
(Removal)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  17th  day   of  June  next. 

Highways Bill.

  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Highways  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mines  (Eight 
Hours)  Bill, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Mines  (Eight  Hours) 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Street Traffic 
Regulation 
Bill. 

0 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Street  Traffic  Regu­
lation  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical
Dilapidations;!  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-
BllL 

tions  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Rating  of 
Machinery 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Rating   of  Machinery  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 
the  19th  day  of  June  next,  resolve  itself  into 
the  said  Committee. 

Salmon  and 
Freshwater 
Fisheries  Bill.

The  Order   of  the  clay  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Salmon  and  Freshwater 

F i s h e r i e g B i l I; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Ministry  of 
Commerce 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ministry  of  Commerce 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Liquor  Traffic 

Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local  ^ocal, Ve?> 
Veto  (Scotland)  Bill;  
^Scotland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankruptcy 
the  Bankruptcy  Law L a  w  Amend. 

Second  Reading   of 
Amendment  B i l l;  

meet  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Workmen's 
Second  Reading  of  the  Workmen's  Compensa-  Compensation 
tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill  ; 

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  (Seamen)  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next'. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   PuHjc  Trustee 

Second  Reading   of  the  Public  Trustee  B i l l;

Bi!1­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   steam  Engii.es 

Second  Reading  of  the  Steam  Engines  and 
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Charge)  Bill. 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
on  Thursday 

after  Twelve  of  the  clock 
morning  ; 

Thursday,  21st  May,  1903  : 

The  Order  of the  day  being read, for  resuming   Church 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  H i ^ l ^  j 
^   1  ' 
upon  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That  the  ^ 
Church  Discipline  (No.  2)  Bill   be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Municipal 
Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations  Corporations 
_   CAudit>Bin-
(Audit)  Bill; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Education 

Committee  on  the  Education  (Borrowing)  Bill;  

(Borrowing) 

Resolved,  That this  House  will,  upon  Monday   BiIL 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Eicctrical 
- J  Power)  Bill. 
JJJJJ. 

J

v

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South  African 
Second  Reading   of  the  South  African  Loa^c™tril-n  \War 
and  War  Contribution  Bill; 

Bin."  

10" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Finance  Bill. 

Second  Reading   of  the  Finance  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Irish  Land 

Committee  on the  Irish  Land  Bill;  

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

upon  Friday  next. 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Vaccination 
Prosecutions 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Yaccination  Prosecutions 
B i l l; 

VO L.   158. 

0 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
~ 
Grant  Bill: 

Grant  Bill, 

.  T  . .  „ 

1 

° 

B  B  2 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
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20th—-21st  May. 

1903. 

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Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Supply 
into  consideration  the  Twelfth   of  the  Resolu- J y ^ ^ * ' 1 ' 
tions  which,  upon  the  6th  day  of  this  instant sitting] 
May,  were  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Report. 
Supply; 

_ 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

Lwofutfon 

u  K 

_ 

Ordered,  That 

the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

into  further  consideration  this day. 

sideration  upon  Tuesday  next. 

Bail ways 
(.Electrical 
Power) 
[Expenses.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Electrical  Power) 

Committee  on  Railways 
[Expenses]; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Public  Offices
(Dublin)
I Advances.!

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Public  Offices  (Dublin)  
' 
vancesj  ;  . 

' 

v 

[ A d­

L 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Ways and 

Committee of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit till  three  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Post Office 
Sites 
[Expenses.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved itself 

into  a  Committes  on  Post  Office  Sites  [Ex­
penses], 

[No.  60.] 

Thursday, 21st  May, 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved, That it is expedient  to  authorise  the 
payment,  out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by 
Parliament,  of  all  Sums  payable  by  the  Post­
master  General  under  any  Act   of  the  present 
Session  to  enable  His  Majesty's  Postmaster 
General  to  acquire  Lands  in  London  and  Bristol 
for  the  Public  Service,  and   of  all  Expenses 
incurred  in  carrying  into  effect the  provisions   of 
such  Act.—(Mr.  Austen Chamberlain.) 

Resolution  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  Mr. 
Arthur  Elliot  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
come  to  a  Resolution, 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

Ordered,• That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this day< 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer of 
Powers)  Bill. 

consideration 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into 
the  Local  Government 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
[14 th  May, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read,  for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Evening 
Sitting)  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[14 th  May, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Report, 

The Order of  the  day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon 
Sitting); 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[22nd  April j 
Report.  " 

The Order  of  the  day  beins read,for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

P R A Y E R S. 

MR .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

from one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
?rivate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
! Sill, originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   inquired into, 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  a r e « *  d 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:  — 

with.) 

[Lords]

Southampton  Harbour  Bill  [Lords']. 

Ordered, That tlie Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for   Order  Bills 
Private  Bills, That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bills, referred  on  the  First  Reading  thercof,  the  applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto thereto 
have been  complied  with, viz, 

complied 
with.) 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  10)  Bill. 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  13)  Bill. 

Local  Government 

Provisional  Order 

(No.  15)  Bill. 

, 

Ordered, That  the  Bills  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  O r d e r B i Us  
Private Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  ^ders 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, applicable.) 
no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz.:— 

, 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(Poor  Law)  Bill. 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  12)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bills  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of   o f  1Vays  a n ci 
Ways  and  Means.

llIeans-

The  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  Bill  was   Gas Light  and 
Coke Company 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to

m

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Hampton  Court  Gas  Bill  was  read  the  Hampton 

third  time,  and  parsed. 

Court Gas 

Ordered, That  thb  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  B m­

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Lancashire 

and  Yorkshire  and  London  Lancashire 

and  NorthWestern  Railways  (Steam  Vessels)   a nd   Yorkshire 
Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, 

 
 
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Ordered,  That  the Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the  Police  and 

Western 
Railways 
(Steam 
Vessels)  Bill. 

Midland  and 
Belfast  and 
Horthera 
Counties 
Railways  Bill. 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Midland  and  Belfast  and  Northern 
Counties  Railways  Bill  was  read  the  third  time, 
and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Plymouth  and 
Stonehouse 
Gas  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Plymouth  and  Stonehouse  Gas  Bill 
[Lords],  as  amended  in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Public 
Petition^. 

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

Medical 
Councils, 	

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered   to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-
suant  to  the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parlia­
ment,—Returns  of  Receipts  and  Expenditure  of 
the  General  Medical  Council,  and   of  the  Branch 
Councils  f or  England,  Scotland,  and  Ireland  -, 
also  Returns  of  Receipts  and  Expenditure  of 
the  Dental  Registration  Fund   of  the  General 
Medical  Council,  for  the  year  ending  31st  De­
cember  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,   by  His  Ma-
Electric 
Lighting  Acts, jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Special  Report   by 
1882 and 1888. the  Board  of  Trade  under  Section  1  of  the 

Electric  Lighting  Act,  1888,  respecting— 

(1)	  Kilmalcolm  Electric  Lighting  Order, 

1903; 

(2)	  Sandwich,  Deal,  Waimer,  and  District 

Electric  Lighting  Order,  1903; 

(3)	  Strood  and  Dartford  (Rural  Districts) 

Electric  Lighting  Order,  1903  ; 

(4)  Wilmslow  Electric  Lighting  Order, 

1903. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant 
Lighthouses, 
to  the  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,— 
&c.  (Local 
Inspections.)  Copies  of  Reports  to  the  Board  of  Trade  by  the 
No.  176.  Trinity  House  of  Deptford  Strond,  the  Commis­
sioners  of  Northern  Lighthouses,  and  the 
Commissioners  of  Irish  Lights,  of  their  Inspec­
tion  of  Local  Lighthouses,  Buoys,  and  Beacons 
(in continuation of Parliamentary  Paper, No. 227, 
of  Session  1902). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative   to  Light­
houses,  &c.  (Local  Inspections)   be  printed. 

Diseases  of 
fI9^and'l896  ^ o n  s

an 

a n

Mr.  Felloices  presented,  pursuant to  the  direc­
  Act   of  Parliament,—Copies  of 
'Twenty  Orders  under  the  Diseases   of  Animals 
Acts,  1894  and  1896, relating  to  the  landing  of 
Foreign  Animals  in  Great  Britain. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Sale  of  Intoxi-  The  Order  for  the  House   to  resolve  itself  into 
eating  Liquors  a  Committee,  upon  Friday  the  29th  day   of  this 
(Ireland)  Bill,  instant  May,  on the  Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquors 
(Ireland)  Bill  was  read,  and 

on  Saturdays 
discharged. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 
the  19th  day  of  June  next,  resolve  itself  into 
the  said  Committee. 

the  Highland  and 

Invergarry  and  Fort  Augustus  Railway  Com­
panies  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do 

lie  upon  the 

Highland  and  Mr.  Ashton  reported 
'Invergarry 
and  Fort 
Augustus 	
Railway  Com-
panies  Bill. 
Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Table;  and   be  printed. 

VOL;  158. 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case  of  the  Llandrindod  Wells  Improvement  ij^™-jndo'd 
Bill, they had  examined  the allegations contained  Wells 
in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  but  the  same  had Improvement 
not  been  proved  to their  satisfaction. 

[Preamble 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  not  proved,] 

Table. 

Sir  Edward  Strachey,  Member  for  Somerset  Adjournment, 

(South  Division),  rose   in  his  place  and  asked 
leave  to  move  the  Adjournment  of  the  House, 
for  the  purpose  of  discussing  a  definite  matter 
of  urgent  public  importance,  viz.,  "  the  appoint-  Board  of 
ment  of  a  person  not  being  a  Member  of  this  Agriculture. 
House  to  the  Office  of  President  of  the  Board 
of  Agriculture, 
that 
important  Department  as  its  representative  in 
this  House  " ;  but  the  pleasure  of  the  House  not 
having  been  signified,  Mr.  Speaker  called  on 
those  Members  who  supported  the  Motion  to 
rise  in  their  places,  and  not  less  than  Forty 
Members  having  accordingly 
risen: —  The 
Motion 
stood  over,  under  Standing  Order 
No.  10,  until  the  Evening  Sitting,  this  day. 

leaving  no  official  of 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself   Snpply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply.	 

^

a l l o t t ed 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  I I I. 

Motion  made, and  Question proposed, That  the 
Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to 
sit  again —(Mr.  Whitley)  :—Motion,   by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

1.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  180,118,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st day 
of  March  1904,  for  such  of  the  Salaries  and 
Expenses  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature 
as  are  not  charged  on  the  Consolidated  Fund  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  180,018,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Buchanan)  ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Buchanan, 

Yeas, 
r 

l^Mr.  Soares: 
11  I Sir  Alexander 

m  u 
Tellers  for  the I  ^ 

o e s  ' 

J Mr.  Anstruther: 


83. 

•  "1 
j 
Acland-\ 

[.178. 
J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  

2.  Motion  made,.and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  28,144,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Office of  the  Land  Registry  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum, not exceeding  £.  27,144,  be  granted 
for  the said  Service—(Mr.  Whitley)  ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Whitley, 

Yeas, 

j 
\Mr.  Charles  Hobhouse:  J 
Acland-]

fSir  Alexander 

92. 

Tellers  for  the J 
Noes, 

Hood,	 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

V 215. 
J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  

3.   £ . 25,000,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and Expenses connected  with the County 
Courts. 

4.  Motion made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.26,390,   be  granted  to 
His  Majesty, to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment 

B B  3 

 
 














Adjournment

(under
OrderKllO
Board  of

Agriculture.

Ulster  and 
Connaught 

Railways  Bill,

21st—22nd May, 

1903. 

[No. 60 


190 
payment  during  the  year ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  of  the  Commis­
sioner  and  Assistant  Commissioners  of 
the 
Metropolitan  Police,  and  of  the  Receiver  for 
the  Metropolitan  Police  District,  the  Pay 
and  Expenses  of  Officers  of  Metropolitan 
Police  employed  on  special  duties,  and  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Inspectors  of 
Constabulary: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question 
proposed,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.26,290, 
be  granted for the said Service—(Mr.  Schwann):
—Motion,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolutions  to be  reported. 

And,  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
report to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 

Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the  Com­
mittee  had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  I I I. 

£.375,897,  to  complete  the  Sum 

for  the 
Expenses  of  the  Prisons  in  England,  Wales,
and  the  Colonies. 

Resolution  to be  reported. 

Friday,  22nd  May,  1903: 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left 

the  Chair to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That the  Committee 
had  come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Tuesday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,:  upon  Mon­

day  next,  again  resolve  itself 
Committee. 

into  the  said 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of   [ 1 4 t h  . % .  ' 
the  _ 14th  day  of  this  instant  May 
Sitting); 

(Evening  f S g  f 

Report,"' 

Evening  Sitting. 

Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  this  House  do  now  adjourn—(Sir 
Edward 

Strachey)

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the (Sir  Edward  Strachey, 

) 
[ Mr.  Soares: 
j 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA 

54. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for  receiving  Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee"of  Supply   oi [xi;111 

• 

_ 

11  •/ 

Afternoon 

the  14 th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon   sitting] 
Sitting); 
Report, 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ;

Means-

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

.178 

J 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Yeas, 

M  II 
t 
Tellers  for  the  I 
JNoes, 

So it  passed in  the  Negative. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
u P o  n  the  14th  day   o f  this instant May,  That  the 
Ulster  and  Connaught  Light  Railways  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second time  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed   :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time;  and  committed. 

All  Saints,
AbPre(^ate
Bin [Zorik]

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  All  Saints,  Poplar

(Rate  Abolition),  Bill  [Lords] ; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and, at the end of the  Question,  adding  the  words 
"  Upon  this  day  six months."—(Mr.  Perks.) 

And 

the  Question  being  put,  That  the 
word  "  now  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—It 
was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed. 

Supply
[loth  allotted  |nto the  Committee  of  Supply, 
Pay.] 

The  House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 
'  Power)  Bill. 
v 
JJJU  . 

J 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Public  Offices 

Committee  on  Public  Offices  (Dublin) 
vances]  ; 
_ 

. 

| " A d - < ^ b i i n) 

[Advances.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  reported  from  the   Post  Office 

Committee  on  Post  Office  Sites  [Expenses]  a   Sites 
Resolution  ;  which  was  read,  as followeth :

[Expenses.] 

That  it  is  expedient to  authorise  the  payment, 
out of  moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of 
all  Sums  payable  by  the  Postmaster  General 
under  any  Act   of  the  present  Session  to  enable 
His  Majesty's  Postmaster  General   to  acquire 
Lands  in  London  and  Bristol 
for  the  Public 
Service,  and of  all Expenses incurred  in  carrying 
into  effect the  provisions   of  such  Act. 

The  said  Resolution,  being read  a second  time, 

was agreed  to. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
B i l l; 

B i lL 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Local 

consideration 

into 
the  Local  Government   Government 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  pTraDrsffyf. 
Standing  Committee; 
l  t 

owersj 

Ordered, 

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21st—22nd May. 	

191 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Housing  of  the  Working
Classes  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Petroleum 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Blading   of  the  Petroleum  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Parliamentary
Voters
~
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28tli  day  of  April 
last,  That  the 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate   be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Leasehold 
Enfranchise­
ment  Bill.  • 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Leasehold  Enfranchise­
ment  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  29th  day   of  this instant  May. 

Sunday 
Trading 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot­
land)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That, the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Tied  Houses 
(Freeing) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day 

Second  Reading   of 
(Scotland)  B i l l; 

jeing  read,  for  the 
the  Crofters'  Holdings 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  29th  day   of  this  instant  May. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Freeing)
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  11th  day  of  June  next. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Bill 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

Second  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Criminal 
Aliens  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the Criminal  Aliens  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Military 
Lands  Bill, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Military  Lands  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Solicitors 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Scotland)

Second  Reading   of  the  Solicitors 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  29th  day   of  this  instant  May. 

Tied  Houses 
(Abolition) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the Tied  Houses  (Abolition) 
B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British and 

Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat J™?1 i*eat 
Protection
r» 
Ti-11	 
BJII. 
Protection  B i l l; 

x.  x-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day   of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming   Church 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the 12th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That  the  ^^ 
Church  Discipline (No.  2)  Bill  be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

1  ' 

till  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Trustee  Act 

Bill  to amend  the  Trustee  Act,  1893 :  And  that (1893)
Sir  Alexander  Henderson,  M r.  Seale-Hayne,  Mr.   ^ n 2 d ) m e nt 
Vicary  Gibbs,  and   M r.Perks 
bring  it  in. 

do  prepare,  and 

Sir Alexander  Henderson  accordingly presented  Trustee  Act 
a  Bill  to  amend  the  Trustee  Act,  1893:  And  £ ^  l m e n  t 
the  same was  read  the  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to  
2)  Bill, 
be  read  a second  time  upon Thursday n e x t;  and  Bill  208. 
to  be  printed. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit, till  five  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


[No.  61.] 

Friday,  22nd  May,  1903, 

THE  House  met at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 
from  one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions for   Order  Bills 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the  following  orders'118 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  the   applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  t t i e r et?, 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

Sh!) 

Local	  Government  Provisional  Order 

(No.  16)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following Orders 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,   no  applicable.)
Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz. :—­

° 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  14)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- stoke 
tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords to  the  Newington 
Stoke  Newinyton  Borough  Council  Bill;  and  the   council  Bill, 
same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Metropolitan   Metropolitan 

District  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill   be  now  District 
read  the  third  time  ; 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  by  His  Majesty's  Com- Powers)  Bill, 

upon  Friday  the  29th  day   of  this  instant  May. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate 
(No.  ?)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day- being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
; 
Plate  ( N o / 2)  B i l l;  

' 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

' 

upon  Monday  next. 

'VOL.  158. 

mand, acquainted  the House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill, 
gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest is  concerned,  that  the  House  may   do 
therein  as they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

B  B  4 

Ordered, 

192 

22 nd May. 	

. 

[No.. 61, 


Stroud  and 
District 
Tramways 
Bill. 	
[New  Title.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Stroud  and  District  Tramways  Bill  was 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  a  New 
Title,  as followeth  : 

An  A ct   to  incorporate the  Stroud and  District 

Tramways  Company, and to  empower  that  Com­
pany  to  make  and  maintain  Tramways  in  the 
County  of  Gloucester,  and  for  other  purposes. 

(Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Midland  Great  The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
Western 
tion  the  Midland  Great  Western  Railway   of 
Railway  of 
Ireland  Bill,  as  amended  in the  Committee. 
Ireland  Bill. 

A  Clause  (Interest  not  to  be  paid  out  of 
capital)  was  twice  read ;  and made  part  of  the 
Bill. 

And  Amendments  were  made   to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third 

time. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  10)  Bill.  


Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 	

(No.  12)  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  13)  Bill. 
. Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 	

(No.  15)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  10)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time;  and  committed.  


The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  12)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
$No.  13)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order 
(No.  l o)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a 
second  time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(Poor  Law)  Bill  was, according   to  Order,  read a 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 

Orders  (Poor  second  time  ;  and  committed.  

Law)  BiU.  


Military 
Lands 
Provisional 
Orders. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders   of 
the  Secretary  of  State  under  the  Military  Lands 
Act,  1892 :  And  that  Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick 
and  Lord  Stanley  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  accordingly  presented 
Military 
a  Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
Lands 
Provisional 
the  Secretary  of  State under the  Military  Lands 
Orders  BiU.  Act,  1892  :  And  the  same  was  read  the  first

Bill 209. 

time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered   to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Fifth 
Report. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Local 
Government  Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Report,  with  A p-
Board 
pendices,  of  the  Local  Government  Board  for 
(Ireland.) 	
Ireland,  being  the  Thirtieth  Report  under  the 
Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Act,  1872, 
35  &  36  Vic.  c.  69,  for  the  year  ended  31st 
March  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
Mercantile 
jesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Report  of  the 
Marine 
(Committee.)  Committee  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Trade 
to  inquire  into  certain  questions  affecting  the 
Mercantile  Marine  ;  with  Minutes   of  Evidence, 
Appendices  to  Evidence,  Analysis  of  Evidence, 
and  Subject  Index. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant  Patents, 
to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—• ^rad^Marks 
Copy  of  Twentieth  Report   of  the  Comptroller 
General  of  Patents,  Designs,  and  Trade  Marks, 
with  Appendices,  for  the  year  1902. 

N o.  1 77 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 
Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative  to  Patents, 
Designs,  and  Trade  Marks  be  printed* 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the  National 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Annual  i^^ers" 
Accounts  of  Receipts  and  Payments  in respect  (inland) 
of the Capital and Income of  the  National  School  Pension  Fund. 
Teachers'  (Ireland)  Pension  Fund,  for  the  year 
ended 31st  December  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 

. . 


Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Diplomatic  and  j^j""?1 
e n e s0 
Consular  Reports, Annual  Series, No.  2983.  

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


The  Aged  Pensioners  Bill  was,  according   to  Aged  


Order,  read  a second  time  ;  and  committed   to  a
 
Select  Committee. 

f o n e r3 

Bill, 

v 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Town  Tenants 
Second  Reading  of  the  Town  Tenants  (Ireland)  (Ireland)  Bill. 
Bill; 

_ 

; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time: —  And  a  Debate  arising  there­
upon ; 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Five   of  the 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  upon 

Friday  the  19th. day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Old Age 
Second  Reading  of  the  Old  Age  Pensions  Bill  ;   Pensions  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Aged 

Second  Reading  of  the  Aged  Pensioners  (No.  2) 
Bill  ;  . • 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  sccond  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

,  Th&  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Tramways 
Second  Reading  of  the  Tramways  (Hours   of  (Hours  of 
Labour)  B i l l; 

J 

- 

Labonr)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Franchise  and 

Second  Reading  of  the  Franchise  and  Removal  
of  Women's  Disabilities  Bill;  

o£ 

Disabilities 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Wages  Boards 

Second  Reading  of  the  Wages  Boards  B i l l;  

Kill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read,  for  resuming   Sale of 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Intoxicating 
upon  the  3rd  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Sale  of  g ^ d ay  mil, 
Intoxicating  Liquors  on  Sunday  Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That  the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Aged 

Second  Reading   of  the  Aged  Pensioners (No.  3) 
Bill; 

,  

C 

Ordered, 

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Railways 
(Private 
Sidings)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  8th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That  the 
Railways  (Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ministry  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ministry   of  Commerce  Commerce 
Bill; 

BlU-

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of 

the  day  being  read,  for  the   Liquor Traffic 

Second  Reading  of  the  Liquor  Traffic  Local   Local  Veto 
Veto  (Scotland)  Bill  ; 
^Scotland) 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Bankruptcy 
Act  (1883) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankruptcy  A ct  (1883) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Public  Trustee 

Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  B i l l;  

B i lL 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Detention  of 
' Poor  Persons 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Detention  of  Poor 
Persons  (Scotland)  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

The  Order of  the day  being read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the'Committee   of  Supply  of  ^/ternoon' 
the  21st  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon  sitting] 
Sitting); 
Report. 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Labourers
(Ireland)  Acts  g e c o n (  ]  Reading  of  the  Labourers (Ireland)   Acts 
Amendment 

A m e n d m e nt   Bill  ; 

•  Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June  next. 

Shipowners' 
Negligence 
(Remedies) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Shipowners'  Negligence 
(Remedies)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

npon  Tuesday  the  9th  day  of  June  next. 

Market 
Gardeners' 
^
Compensation 
Bill.

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Market  Gardeners' 

Second  Reading  of 

C o m p e n s a t i on   B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  12th  day   of  June  next. 

Conspiracy 
Law  Amend* 
ment  Bill-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the Conspiracy  Law  Amend­
ment  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June  next. 

Vaccination 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Vaccination  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Cottage 
Homes  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Cottage  Homes  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Outdoor 
Relief 
(Pensioners) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen­
sioners)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Street  Traffic 
Regulation 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of the  Street Traffic  Regulation 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Salmon  and 
Freshwater 
Fisheries 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Salmon  and  Freshwater 
Fisheries  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 
Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Government  ^ " l
(Ireland)  B i l l; 

l

 . 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  19th  day  of  June  next. 

Mr.  Kearley  reported  from  the  Committee  on  Romford  and 

the  Romford  and  District  Tramways  Bill;  That,   District 
in  pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of  the  House  of  BifimwayS 
the  5th  day  of  this  instant  May,  the  Committee 
had  inserted  in  the  Bill  the  additional  Provision 
referred  to  in  the  said  Resolution. 

Mr.  Kearley  further  reported  from the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they had  examined  the  allegations 
contained  in'  the  Preamble   of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Sir  Samuel  Hoare  reported  from  the  Com-   Neath, 

mittee  on  the  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  and Br^nlman 
Railway Bill; That they  had examined the allega-   Railway  Bill, 
tions contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to 
be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  t h  e  Tide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Maidstone  Gas 

Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  East  Ardsley
Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to which the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct  to  authorise  the  Scunthorpe  Urban  District 
Council  to  construct  Waterworks  in  lieu  of  the 
Waterworks  authorised by  the  Scunthorpe  Urban 
District  Gas  and  Water Act,  1899,  and for other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Maidstone  Gas 
Bill. 

East  Ardsley 
Gas  Bill. 

Scunthorpe 
Urban  District 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  authorise  the  British  Electric  Traction 
Company,  Limited,  to  construct  new  Tramways 
between  Worthing  and  Shore ham, to  work  such 
new  Tramways, and to  adapt  the  existing  Tram­
way 3  between  Shoreham  and  Hove  for  working 
'  by 

C  C 

Hove, 
Worthing,  and 
District 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

 
 
 
194 	

2Oth May„ 

1903. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

[No. 59. 


by  electrical  or  other  mechanical  power,  and  for 
other  purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act  for  incorporating  and  conferring  Powers   on 
the  Somerset and  District  Electric  Power  Com-
pany  ; to  which  the Lords desire the  concurrence 
of  this  House. 

Somerset and 
District 
Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Dudley, 
Stourbridge,  A ct  f or  empowering  the  Dudley, 
and  District 
Tramways 	
Bill  [Lords.'] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 
Stourbridge,
and District Electric Traction Company, Limited, 
	 to  work  their  Tramways  by  mechanical  or  elec­

trical  power,  and  for  other  purposes  ;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

Scunthorpe 
•Water ST*	 
[Lords.]	 

The  Scunthorpe  Urban  District	  Water  Bill 

i^rds]  was  read  the  first  time. 

Ordered, 

lhat  the  Bui   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways 

Hove, 
Worthing,  and g in   [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.]  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

The  Somerset and District Electric  Power  Bill 

Somerset  and 
District 
Electric Power  Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Bill 

[Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 

{Lords.] 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  pills. 

The  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District  Tram­

Dudley, 
and"wstrict 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.]  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

w a y s  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   4)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Orders  con­
firmed.] 

from 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

the 
Committee  on the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional 
Orders  (No.  4)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to 
be  confirmed  ; and  that  they  had  directed  him to 
report  the Bill, with Amendments,  to  the  House. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Local 
Government  Committee on the Local Government  Provisional 
Provisional 
Orders  (No.   5)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered 
Orders 
the  said  Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to 
(No.  5)  Bill. 
[Provisional  be confirmed ;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  to 
Orders  con­
report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the 
firmed.] 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Local 
Government  Committee  on  the  Local  Government  Provisional 
Provisional 
Orders (No.   6)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered 
Orders 
the  said  Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to 
(No.   6)  Bill. 
[Provisional 	 be  confirmed;  and  that they  had  directed  him  to 
Orders con-
report  the	  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to  the 
firmed.] 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Local 
Government  Committee on the Local  Government  Provisional 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  Bill;  That  they  had  Considered 
Orders 
the  said  Orders  ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to 
(No.   7)  Bill. 
[Provisional 	
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him 
Orders con­
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the 
firmed.] 	
House. 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from 

the   Local 

Committee  on the Local  Government  Provisional   Government 
Orders  (Gas)  B i l l;  That  they  had  considered  oXs°(Gas) 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought to  Bill, 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him 
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the fjmed8]°n" 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the  Local 

Committee  on  the  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (Housing   of  the  Working  Provisional 
Classes)  Bill;  That they  had  considered the  said  Orders 

(Housing  of  

Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought   to  be  con-
the  Working 
firmed ;  and that they had directed  him  to report Classes)  Bill. 
the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the  House.;  	
[Provisional 
Orders  con-

(Ireland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do 

lie  upon  the  firmed.]

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Dover 

Committee on  the Dover Corporation  Bill;  That   Corporation 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in BiU" 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended the  same 
so  as  to make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions  of 
the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found 
the  same,  as amended, to  be  true ;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
®ent  to  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the   Black-  Blackhteath 
heath  and  Greenwich  District  Electric  Light  ^'^eenwich 
Bill,  with  Amendments. 
Electric  Light 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Bill. 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Wolver- Wolverhamp­
hampton  and  Cannock  Chase  Railway  (Extension  ton  and  Can­
nock  Chase 
of  Time)  Bill,  with  Amendments. 
Bail way 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  (Extension  of 

Table ;  and  be  printed.  	

Time)  Bill. 
Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

The Deputy  Chairman reported from the  Com- London 
County­
mittee  on  the  London  County  Council  (Money)  Council 
Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  (Money)  Bill. 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended, 
to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  Upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Lanarkshire  


Committee  on  the  Lanarkshire  and  Dumbarton­
shire  Railway 
(substituted)  B i l l;  That,  
pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of  the  House  of the  (substituted)  

10th  March,  the  Committee  had  struck  out  of B i U­
the  Bill  the  powers  authorising  the  Company  to  

maintain  as  part  of  their  undertaking  certain 
Railways  already  constructed  by  them.  


in Raiiway  


The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from  

the  Committee  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  

allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  

Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  

consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same,  

as amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through  

the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto.  


Ordered, 





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22nd—25th  May. 

9 th—10th June. 195 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

India  Rubber,

Gutta  Percha,
Work6legraph
Company

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  India 
  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Telegraph  Works 
  Company  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Bill  [Lords.]

Table. 

North's
Navigation

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the   North's 
[Lords],  without 

  Navigation  Collieries  Bill 

S X S  BU1

A m e n d m e n t -

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

  The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the   Lima 

  Railways  Bill  [Lords'],  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Lima Railways
Bill  [Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment  to the
Votes. 

Faversham 
Gas  Bill 

The Deputy  Chairman reported the Faversham 

Gas  Bill  [Lords],  without  Amendment. 

vfde'supple.
ment  to the

  Table  ;  and  be  printed.  « 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Votes.

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Life  Associa­

tion  of  Scot-
f i t ! / .]

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Life 
[Lords],  without 

  Association  of  Scotland  Bill 

Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read the  third  time. 

Exeter 
Railway Bill 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Exeter 

Railway  Bill  [Lords],  without  Amendment. 

Videosupple­
ment  to the
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

  Table  ;  and be  printed. 

And  then  the House, having continued  to  sit 
till  twenty-five  minutes before  Six   of  the 
clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

[No.  62.] 
Monday,  25th May,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

P R A Y E R S.

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof , the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Belfast  Water  Bill 
Shepshed Urban  District  Gas  Bill  [L,ords], 
Ordered,  That  the Bills be  read  a  second  time. 

[Lords], 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker 

laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof, 
the  Standing  Orders which are applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.  :— 

Electric  Lighting 

Provisional  Orders 

( No   7)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Cheshire  Lines

Committee
Bill. 

[New  Title.] 

  The  Cheshire  Lines  Committee  Bill  was  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  a  New  Title, 
as  followeth: 

A n  A ct   to  enable  the  Cheshire  Lines  Com­
mittee  to  make  new  Railways,  to  acquire 
additional  Lands,  and  for  other  purposes. 

VOL.  158. 

Ci 

The  East  Ham  Improvement  Bill  was  read  East Ham 

the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Improvement 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  1  ' 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Fishguard  and  Rosslare  Railways  and  Fishguard  and 

Harbours  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  jj 08slare 

•> 
p a s s e d. 

' 

Railways  and 
Harbours  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

r

j  

, , 

.  3  ..

A  Motion being made, That the London  County  London 
Council  (Tramways  and  Improvements)  Bill   be  County 
Council 
now  read  the  third  time;
(Tramways 
_ 
Mr.  James  Lowther,  by  His  Majesty's  Com-   and  Improve­
mand, acquainted  the  House,  That  His  Majesty, meats)  Bill, 
having  been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill, 
gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House  may   do 
therein  as they  shall think  fit. 

_ 

' 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That 

the  London,  London, 

Tilbury,  and  Southend Railway Bill be now read  ™btuhre^dand 
the  third  time;  
Railway  Bill. 
_ 

Mr.  James  Lowther,   by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand, acquainted  the  House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed  of  the  purport of  the  Bill, 
gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House  may  do 
therein  as  they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  a  New  Title,  as followeth  : 

A n  A ct   to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the   [New  Title.] 

London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend  Railway  Com­
pany. 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Plymouth 

and  Stonehouse  Gas  Bill  Plymouth  and 

[Lords]  was  read the third time,  and passed, with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

[Lords.] 

The  Wellingborough  and  District  Tramroads  Weliing-

Bill  was  read  the  third  time, and passed.  

borough  and 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Tramroads 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  

Bill. 

The  West   Cumberland  Electric  Tramways Bill   West 

was read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  Tramways 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Baker  street 
tion  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway a nd   Waterloo 
(Transfer)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

(Transfer) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Dublin, 

tion  the  Dublin,  Wicklow,  and  Wexford  Railway  
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

a nd 

Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the Great Northern, Piccadilly,  Great 

and  Brompton  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill, p^J^™'   a nd 
as  amended  in  the  Committee,  be  taken  into  Brompton 
" 

c  c  2 j 

consideration 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2Oth May„ 

1903. 

[No. 59. 


Railway 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill. 

consideration  upon  Monday  the  Sth  day  of  June j
j
next  (Evening  Sitting). 

Great 
Southern  and­
Western 
Railway  BiU.  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Great  Southern  and  Western  Railway 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Mullingar, 
Drolheda
Railway  Bill.  Bill,  as amended in  the  Committee. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
  Mullingar,  Kells,  and Drogheda  Railway 

tion 

the

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Plymouth 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Plymouth  Corporation  Bill,  as  amended 
in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third time. 

South 
Yorkshire 
Joint Railways 
Bill

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  South  Yorkshire  Joint  Railways  Bill, as 

, 

,  .  

, , 

n 

. .. 

J. 

• 

amended  m  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  the  third  time. 

Woolwich 
Borough 
Council  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Woolwich  Borough  Council  Bill,   as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo 
Railway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 

Birmingham 
Corporation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Rickmans­
worth 
Gas Bill 
[Lords.] 

Sutton 

Coldfield 

Corporation 

[Lords.] 
Bill 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Ordsrs 
(No.   5)  Bill., 

The  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  ( E x  ­
tension  of  Time)  Bill  was  read  a second  time  ; 
and  committed. 

The  Birmingham  Corporation  Bill 
was read  a  second  time  ;  and  committed. 

[Lords']

The  Rickmansworth Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was read 

a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Sutton  Coldfield  Corporation  Bill 
was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

[Lords]

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Oiders 
(No.   6)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional, 
Orders 
(No. 7)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   7)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(Gas)  Bill. 

' 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(Gas)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(Housing  of 
Working 
Classes)  Bill. 

Electric, 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  i )  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Orders  (Housing   of  Working  Classes)  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Electric  Lighting 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  4)  Bill,  as amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  14)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a  Government 
o X f ™  1 
second  time ;  and  committed. 
(No.  14)  Bill. 

•" 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order   Local 

(No.  16)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a  government 
OH™'0™1 
second  time ;  and  committed.
(No.  16)  BUI. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  giyen  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  certain Provisional  Orders  of  the 
Local  Government  Board  relating   to  Bury  and 
the  Bury  and  District  Joint  Hospital  District  : 
A nd  that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr.  Walter 
Long  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  17.) 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders   of the 
Local  Government  Board  relating  to  Bury  and 
the  Bury  and  District  J oint  Hospital  District: 
And  the  same was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  17)  BiU. 
Bill  210. 

t 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public  


read;  and ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Sixth 
Report. 

Sir  William  Anson  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Merchant 
directions of several Acts  of  Parliament,—Copies  Shipping  Act, 
of  Orders , in  Council  of  20th  May  1903,  under 
the  Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894,  (a)  providing 
that  the  powers  and  duties  of  a  British  Consular 
Officer  under  the  A ct  shall   in  the  New  Hebrides 
be  exercised  by  the  Resident  Deputy  Commis­
sioner;  ( b)  approving  Bye-Laws  made   by  the 
Cardiff  Pilotage  Board  ;  and  ( e) 
fixing  the 
Engineering  Establishment  of  the  Corporation 
of  Trinity  House. 

Copy  of  Order •in Council  of  20th  May  1903,  Foreign 
under  the  Foreign  Jurisdiction  Act,  1890,   Jurisdiction 
amending  the  Order  in  Council  of  19th  No-
vember  1902,  respecting  the  Currency   of  the 
Protectorate   of  Southern  Nigeria. 

9  ' 

' 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council  of  20th  May  1903,   Colonial 
under  the  Colonial  Probates  Act,  1892, applying  fgg^ 6 8  A o t' 
the  A ct   to  the  Colony  of  Newfoundland. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-DoUglas 

presented,  b yf a c t o r i es  and  : 

His  Majesty's  Command,  — Copy   of  Annual  Workshops. 
Report  (Part  I.)   of  the  Chief  Inspector   of  Fac­
tories  and  Workshops to His  Majesty's  Principal 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Department,' 
for the  year  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon:  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Fellowes  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Board of 
Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Report   of  Pro-  Agriculture 
ceedings  under  the  Sale   of  Food  and  Drugs  K o f ) "  0  6 
Acts,  1875  to  1899,  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Acts,  1887  to  1894,  the  Fertilisers  and  Feeding 
Stuffs  Act,  1893, and the  Board   of  Agriculture 
Act,  1889, for the  year  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the  National  Debt 

directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Treasury  Warrants,  dated  18th  May  1903,  S J X s !  ) 
for  the  adjustment  of  the  Terminable  Annuities 
created  under  the  Finance  Act,  1899,  and  held 
by  the  National  Debt  Commissioners  on  account 
or the  Trustee  and  Post  Office  Savings  Banks. 

1883 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Viscount 



 


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a  E d w.  Y I I. 

2 5th  'May. 

1 97 

Trade  Reports  Viscount  Cranborne.  presented,  by  His  Ma­
(Mlsoellanepusjesty's  Command,—  Copy  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular Reports, Miscellaneous  Series, No. 591. 
Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, 

enes.; 

Trade Reports 
(Annual 
Series.) 

Allotments 
(Scotland.) 

Army 
Promotions. 

Private  Bills 
(Group  E.) 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  2984  to  2986.

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That there be laid  before  this  House,
a  Return  of  Allotments  made  in  Scotland, show­
ing  (1)  the  Proceedings  of  Parish  Councils  in 
regard  to  Allotments  and  Common  Pasture 
under  Section  26  of  the  Local  Government 
(Scotland)  Act,  1894 ;  and  (2)  the  Proceedings 
of  County  Councils  in regard to  Representations 
by  Parish  Councils  for  Orders  under  the  Local 
Government  (Scotland)  Act,  1894,  Section.26,
authorising  Land  to  be  taken  on lease  coinpul­
sorily  for  Allotment,  since  the  date of  the  last 
Return  on  the  8th  day  of  August  last.—(Mr. 
Eugene  Wason.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-
sented to His  Majesty, that He will be  graciously
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before this House,  a Return showing the average 
Time  taken  from the date  of  first  Commission  in 
attaining  respectively  the ranks  of  Captain  and 
of  Major  of  Officers  in  the  Cavalry,  Royal 
Artillery, Royal Engineers, Infantry, and  Indian 
Army,  before  the  late  War  and  subsequently,
in the following  form :— 

Captain. 

.Major. 

Year.  Months.  Year.  Months. 

1898:— 

Cavalry 
Artillery  ­
Engineers 

Infantry  ••  .  

Indian  Army  


1903 :— 


Cavalry 
Artillery  ­
Engineers 

Infantry  ­
Indian  Army  


—(Major  Evans-Gordon.) 

Brown 

Sir  Alexander  Hargreaves 

reported 
from  the  Committee  on  Group  E  of  Private 
Bills;  That Mr. Arthur  Lee,  one  of  the  Members 
of  the  said  Committee,  Was  not present  within 
one hour  after the  time appointed for the meeting 
of the  Committee  this  day. 

Ordered,  That  M r.  Arthur  Lee,  one   of  the 

Members  of  the  Committee  on  Group  E  of  Pri­
vate  Bills,  do  attend  the, meeting  of  the  said 
Committee  To-morrow,  at  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone 

reported  from  the 
Police and 
Police  aud  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the 
Committee. 
Wood  Green 
case  of  the  Wood.  Green  Urban  District  Council 
TJrban District Bill, they  had  examined the allegations contained 
Council  Bill.  

i n  t he   p r e a m b le   0f 

t he  B i l l5  a nd  a m e n d ed 

t he 

same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  pro­
visions  of  the  Bill  as passed by  the  Committee, 
and found  the  same, as amended, to  be true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to  the  Table;  and be  printed.
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Message from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
the  Lords.  Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 

one of their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

Land 
Drainage 
Provisional 

Order  Bill.  ment. 


The  Lords  have  agreed to the  Land  Drainage 
Provisional  Order  Bill,  without  any  Amend-

VOL.  158. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,  An  Worthing
Act  to  empower  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Corporation 
Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Worthing  to  ^ [ f r ^ ?] 
construct  Tramways  in  and  adjacent  to  the 
Borough, and  for  other purposes  ;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Worthing  Corporation  (Tramways)  Bill  Worthing­

[Lords]  was read  the first time.' 

S m w a  l 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  bo  referred  to  the  Bn^fSrrfl]

Examiners of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

Mr.  Cripps,  supported  by  Mr.  Henry  Hob- Elementary 

house,  Mr.  Lyttelton,  and  Sir  Charles  Renshaw,  Education 
presented  a  Bill  to  amend 
Education  (Blind  and Deaf Children) Act,  1893 :   Bill. 
And  the  same  was ordered  to  be  read  a second  Bill  211. 
time  upon  Monday  the  8th  day of  J une  next;
aind to  be  printed. 

the  Elementary  j)ea°chUdren)

The House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself  London 
into  a  Committee  on  the London Education  Bill. Education 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E  ,  N O  .  2  (Education  Committee). 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 9,
after  the  word  "  shall,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  consist  of  such number of  members as the local 
"  education  authority  shall  determine,  of  whom 
"  a majority  shall be persons  who are members  of 
"  the local  education authority appointed by that 
authority,  and twelve  shall be persons  who  are 
"  members  of  councils  of metropolitan  boroughs 
"  appointed  in  manner  provided  in  the  First 
"  Schedule  to  this  Act,  and twenty-five  shall be 
"  appointed  by  the  local  education  authority  in 
"  accordance  with'  a  scheme  under  this  Act 
"  made  by  that  authority  and  approved by  the 
. 
"  Board  of Education. 

"  (2)  The local education authority may, if they
"  think fit, appoint  not  more  than  five  persons 
"  from among the members of the  London School 
"  Board  to  be  supernumerary  members  of  the 
"  first  education  committee;  but- those  super­
"  numerary  members  shall  cease  to  hold office 
"  on  the  expiration of  a period  of  five  years from 
"  the  date  of  the  constitution  of  the  first  educa­
in  their 
"  tion  committee,  and  any  vacancy 
"  number  occurring  by  death,  resignation,  or 
"  otherwise  shall not be filled up."—(Sir  William 
Anson.)

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words, 

as  amended, be there  inserted  : 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 
Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask leave  to 
sit  a.gain—(Mr.  Bryce)  ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  V 


111.

L 234. 

J 

Yeas, 
n 

rp  ii 
Tellers for the 
.Noes, 

( M r.  William  M lArthur 
Acland

I Sir  Alexander 

^ 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words,  


as amended,  be  there  inserted  : 

Another  Amendment proposed to the proposed 
Amendment,  as  amended,  after  the  first  word 
Act,"  to  insert  the  words  with  such  number 

"  not  exceeding  one-third  of  the  whole  eom­
"  mittee,  of  whom  not  less  than  six  shall  be 
"  women  and  who,"—(Mr.  Lough.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted :—Amendment  to the proposed  Amend­
ment,  as amended, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Proposed  Amendment,  as  amended,  by  leave,

withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  disagreed  to. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  Clause 

No.  3 be  postponed—(Mr.  Yoxall) ;

The  Committee  divided. 
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1903. 

[No. 62. 


Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Yoxall, 

Yeas, 
Tellers  for  the [ 

LMr.  Corrie  Grant: 
Alexander 

Acland­

121. 

/ 

243. 

6

H o o d  >

T o e s  1 " 
' 

1
[ M r.  Anstruther: 
C L A U S E,  N O.  3   (Powers  of  borough  councils). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1.  11, at  the 
beginning, to  insert  the words  "  Unless  the locnl 
"  education  authority  otherwise  determines."— 
(Mr.  Mansfield.)

| 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bailway  s 
(Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 

Committee  on  Railways 
[Expenses];  

[Expenses.] 

Resolved,  That this House  will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 

Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

' 

Resolved,  That this  House will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Question  proposed,  That  those words  be  there 

inserted  : 

And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in the  Bill  ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply of f 2 2 nd   April] 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last;  

E e p o r t-

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Supply 
into  consideration  the  Twelfth   of  the  Resolu- [ 2 1 s  t  April, 
tions  which,  upon  the  6th  day   of  this  instant  g/^™0"' 
May,  were  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Report. 
Supplv;  

[Deferred 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken  Eesolutlon-J 

Castleblaney, 
Keady,  and 
Armagh 
Railway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of  the  Castleblaney,  Keady,  and 
Armagh  Railway  (Extension   of  Time)  Bill;   ^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  11th  day  of  June  next 
(Evening  Sitting). 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on the  London  Education  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.  3   (Powers   of  borough  councils). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 11,  at  the 
beginning,  to  insert  the  words  "  Unless  the local 
"  education  authority  otherwise  determines.— 
(Mr.  Mansfield.) 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words  be 

there inserted  :—Debate  arising; 

Mr.  Walter  Long  rose  in his  place, and claimed 

to move,  "  That  the  Question   be  now  put." 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question   be  now 

P u t " ? 

The  Committee  proceeded   to  a  Division. 

Tuesday,  26th  May,  1903  : 

Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
8 . 0.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

into further  consideration  this  day. 

The Order   of  the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  [wth May, 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon  ^ ™  0 ] 0 n 
Sitting)  ; 

Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of the day  being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  tl4th,May> 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Evening  sitting^ 
Sitting); 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this  


day. 


The  Order  of the day being  read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  [21st May> 
the  21st  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon 
Sitting); 

Report! 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Public  Offices 

Committee  on  Public  Offices  (Dublin)  
vances]; 
_ 

_ 

[ A d-   (Dublin) 

[Advances.] 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

. 

_  „ 
Tellers for  the  
leas, 

fSir  Alexander 

H ( ) o ^ 

Acland-\

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 
Tellers  for  the [ M r.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \ 
( M r.  William  M< Arthur   :J 

Noes, 

1 8 3. 

99. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages  

Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation  

Bill; 

B m-


_ 

Question put accordingly,  That  those  words  be 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

there  inserted  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Mansfield, 

Yeas, 
j. 
— 
Tellers  for  the  I 
JNoes, 

,i 

(Mr.  Levy: 
("Sir  Alexander 

R o  < 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

"I 
J 

9 9. 

Acland

1174. 
| 

And,  it  being  after  Midnight,  the  Chairman 
left  the  Chair  to make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of 

the  day  being  read,  for   Local 

taking  into  consideration  the  Local  Government   Government 
(Transfer   of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  ^ w ^ B m  . 
Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ;  

Means. 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Education  (Borrowing)  Bill; 
Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. ­

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct   (Ireland)  Act 
Repeal  Bill;  

Repeal  Bill. 

Ordered, 

 
Poor  Law 
Officers' 
annuation 
(Scotland) 
Bl11­  

Coroners' 
Inquests 
(Kailway 
Fatalities) 
BiU. 

No. 67.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

9  th—10th June. 

199 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  25th  day   of  June  next. 

Marine  Store 
Dealers 
(Ireland)Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Marine  Store  Dealers 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Libel  Bill. 

Second  Reading   of  the  Libel  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African 
CoXTbutiYn1  ^ e c o n  d  Beading  of  the  South  African  Loan 
BiH 

and  War  Contribution  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Foreigners' 
Second  Reading   of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages Marriages 
B i l l;  

. 

: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Finance  BiU. 

The  Order  ,of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Finance  Bill  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Vagrant 

Second  Reading  of  the  Vagrant  Children  Bill;   Children  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

upon Wednesday  next. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Irish. Land  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ireland 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Grant°Biuent  Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development 

Grant  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Plumbers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Plumbers  Registration  Registration 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  he  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  9th day   of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading   of 
(Scotland)  Act  (1894)  Amendment  Bill; 

the  Local  Government   Government 

Act°(l894) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Amendment 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Poor  Law  Officers' 
Superannuation  (Scotland)   Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Merchandise 

Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks  Marks  Bill. 
Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Inquests 

Second  Reading   of  the  Coroners' 
(Railway  Fatalities)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Architects 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Registration  Second  Reading  of  the  Architects  Registration 
B l lL 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   County  Courts 

Second Reading   of  the  County  Courts  B i l l;  

B i lL 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Leaseholders 
( Purohase  of 
FeeSnnple) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Leaseholders 
Of  Fee  Simple)  Bill  ;  

e
( P u r c h a s  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day   of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the day being  read, for  resuming   SoHcitors  BilL 

Housing  of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Classesrkmg  Second  Reading  of  the  Housing   of  the  Working 
(Repayment  Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  B i l l; 
of  Loans)  Bill.  Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  27th  day   of  February  last, was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Solicitors  Bill be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

Prevention  of 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Rivers'arid^  Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
Streams Bill,  of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Housing  of  the  Working the Working 
Classes  (London)  B i l l; 

J M L I) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time BiU. 

upon  Monday  the  15th  day   of June  next. 

upon Thursday  next. 

Clubs 
Registration  Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland) 
BiU. 

(Scotland)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Clubs  Registration 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Public  Houses 
CJftsing)4 
(Scotland) 
B m - 

The Order  of the  day  being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  10th  day   of  March  last,  That  the 
(Scotland) 
Public  Houses  (Hours   of  Closing) 
Bill  be now read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till Tuesday  the  9th  day   of  June  next. 

Medical  Acts 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Amendment  Second  Reading   of  the  Medical  Acts  Amend-
BilL 

ment  Bill; 

VOL.   158» 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for resuming   Prevention  of 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Cruelty to 
upon  the  13th  day  of this  instant  May,  That  the ^
Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Wild  Animals  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time; 

A n i m a ls 

Ordered, That the Debate   be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Highways 

Second  Reading  of  the  Highways  Bill;

Bili-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day   of June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  Dilapida-  Dilapidations 
tionsBill;  

B l lL 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next 

c  c  4 

The 

 
200 

25th—26th May. 

[No. 63. 


Bankruptcy-
Law  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading of  the  Bankruptcy  Law  Amend­
ment  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th day   of  June  next. 

o 


Workmen's 
Compensation 
Act  (1897) 
Amendment 
{Seamen)  Bill, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Workmen's  Compensa­
tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

[Lords']
from one of the  Examiners of  Petitions for  Private 
(Standing 
Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  Bill,  Orders not 
originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  On  the  previously 
First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are  applic- with.) 
able  thereto,  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.  : — 

inquired  into 
not  complied 

Hove,  Worthing  and  District  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Sunday 
Trading 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sunday  Trading  (Scot­
land)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate 
(No.  2) Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  (Mo.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  25th  day   of  June  next. 

•Church 

Discipline 

(No.   2)  Bill.  


The  Order  of the day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  12th  day  of  this instant  May,  That the 
Church  Discipline  (No.   2)  Bill  be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Old  Age 
Pensions  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Old  Age  Pensions  Bill; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Sale of 
Intoxicating 

Liquors on 

. Sunday  Bill,  


The Order   of  the day  being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  3rd  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Sale   of 
Intoxicating  Liquors   on  Sunday  Bill  be  now 
read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Friday  the  19th d?iy  of  June  next. 

Outdoor  Belief

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

(Pensioners)
Bill. 

  Third  Reading   of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen­

sioners)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

npon  Thursday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit till  twenty minutes after Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

[No.  63.] 

Tuesday,  26th May,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 

Jrders not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

P R A Y E R S. 

MR .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one  of  the Examiners of  Petitions  for 
! 'rivate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
! iills,  originating  in  the Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired 
into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.::— 

Somerset  and  District  Electric  Power  Bill 

[.Lords]. 

Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water  Bill 

[Lords']. 

Dudley,  Stourbridge, and District  Tramways 

B i l l [ £ W i ]. 

The  Faversham  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  Faversham 

third  time, and  passed. 

®m 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  Life  Association   of  Scotland  Bill  [Lords]  Life Associa­

was  read  the  third time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  l h at  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bui  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

scTtlfnd Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  North's  Navigation Collieries Bill  [Lords]  North's 

was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Comeries°Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Highland  and 

tion  the  Highland  and  Invergarry  and  Fort 
Augustus  Railway  Companies  Bill,  as  amended  Augustus 
in  the  Committee. 

Railway  Com-

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  223  and  243   Panies BiU­

be  suspended,  and that  the  Bill  be  now  read  the 
third  time.—(Mr.  Caldwell.')

The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords, and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Lima  Railways 

tion  the  I Am a  Railways  Bill  [Lords]. 

Bill 

[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

The  Southampton  Harbour  Bill  [Zorrfs]  was   Southampton 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords.  ] 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders   Electric 
(No.  4)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  the  lighting 
j 
>i  .  j  
t h i rd  t i m e,  a nd  p a s s e d. 

Provisional 
Orders 

n 

. . 

° 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.   4)  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Electrio  Lighting  Provisional  Orders   Electric  

(No.   7)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  Lighting  

second  time  ;  and  committed. 

O^CTS^1 
(No.  7)  BiU. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered  to lie upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Paper  relative   to  the  National  Debt 

Vide  Sixth 
Report. 

National  Debt  Act,  1883 
( T e r m i n a b ,e 
nuities),  which  was  presented  upon  the  ^ o t  n  Annuities.) 
day  of this  instant  May,  be  printed. 

(Terminable  A n- A r t> l s 83 

No. 178. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-Navigation 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Statement  a nd   Shipping* 
of  the  Navigation  and  Shipping  of  the  United 
Kingdom,  for  the  year  1902. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  Food  Supplies 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day   of  March  last,  (Imported.) 
for  Returns  relative   to  Food  Supplies  (Im-  No.  179. 
ported). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the Bills  be  read  a second time. 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Sir 

m 

 


No. 63.]  3 :EDW.  V I I.  	

26th May, 

Board  of . 
Education. 
(Education 
Committees.) 	 Schemes 

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Statement 

Sir  William  Anson  presented,  by  His  Ma-
of 
of  Education 
Committees,  approved  during  the  month  of 
April  1903   by  the  Board  of  Education,  under 
Section  17 of  the  Education  Act   of  1902. 

formation  

the 

for 

Technical 
Instruction 
Act,  1889. 

Sir  William  Anson  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,— 
Copy  of  Minute  of  the  Board   of  Education, 
dated  9th May  1903, sanctioning  the  Subjects   to 
be  taught  under  Clause  8  of  the  Technical 
Instruction  Act,  1889,  for  the  County   of 
Glamorgan  (Thirteenth  Minute). 

Copies  of  Applications  received  from  Owen's
College  , 
Charter  Act,  College,  Manchester,  and  University  College, 
1871  (Owen's 
Liverpool,  far  the  establishment  of  Universities 
College, 
Manchester, 
in  those  Cities,  which  were  referred   by  His 
^ l e  ^ v e r s i t  y  Majesty  in  Council  for  the  consideration  and 
Report  of  a  Committee  of  His  Majesty's  Most 
Liverpool.) 
together  with 
Honourable  Privy  Council; 
Copies of  the  Drafts  of  the  Charters  applied  for. 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Experiments 
on  Living 
Animals, 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to  His  Majesty,  that   He  will  be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before this House,  a Return  showing  the  Number 
of  Experiments  performed  on  Living  Animals 
during  the  year  1902,  under  Liceuces  granted 
under  the  A ct   39  & 40  Via. c.  77,  distinguishing 
painless  from  painful  Experiments  (in  continua­
tion of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No. 174,   of  Session 
1902).—(Mr.  Cochrane.) 

Law, &c. 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Mr.  Ilalseg  reported  from  the  Committee   of 
Selection  ;  That they  had  discharged the  follow-
ing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee   on 
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Pro­
cedure:—Mr.  Channing  (added  in  respect  of 
Prevention  of  the  Prevention  of  Corruption Bill  [Lords]);  and 
BiU?5orrf«n 
*'J 

appointed  in  substitution  :  Mr.  Toulmin. 
Ordered,  Th.vX  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

1 

Table. 

Committee	  on 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Naval  Works 
Provisional 
the  Naval  Works  Provisional 
Order  Bill. 
they  had  considered  the 
[Provisional 	 Order  Bill;  That 
said  Order;  that 
the  said  Order  ought  to 
Order con-
firmed.] 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed 
him  to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to 
the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Renort   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Local 

Committee  on the  Local  Government Provisional  p^ 6,"™^' 
Orders  ( No.  11) B i l l;  That  they  had considered   0^g'salona 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to  (No.  11)  Bill, 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  [^^p™ 1*1 
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the firmed.] 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Wigan 

Committee  on the  Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Corporation 
Bill;  That,   in  pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of  Biu 
the House of  the 24th day of March last, the  Com­
mittee  had  inserted  in  the  Bill  the  additional 
Provision  referred  to  in  the  said  Resolution. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee,  and found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Table ;  and  be  printed.

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
m e nt   t0  t he 
Votes. 

. 
The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Grindleford, 

1	 

Committee  on  the  Grindleford,  Baslow,  and 
Bakewell  Railway  B i l l;  That,   in  pursuance  of  naiiWay Bill, 
the Resolution  of  the  House  of  the  28th  day  of 
April  last,  the  Committee  had  inserted   in  the 
Bill  the  additional  Provision  referred   to  in  such 
Resolution. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee;  and  found  the 
same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
™«^to the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Knott   Knott  End 

End  Railway (Extension  of  Time)  Bill  [Lords'],   Bailway 
without  Amendment. 

"  v ^ m  i 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  [Lords.]

Table;  and be  printed.	 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes.  .. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Cleveland   Cleveland  anil 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Local 
Government  Committee  on  the  Local  Government  (Ireland) 
(Ireland) 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   6)  B i l l;  That  they had 
Provisional 
considered  the  said  Orders ;  that the said  Orders 
Orders 
(No.  6)  Bill.  ought  to  be  confirmed  ;  and  that  they  had 
[Provisional 
directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amend-
Orders  con-
ment,  to  the  House. 
firmed.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Local 
Government  Committee	  on  the  Local  Government  (Ireland) 
(Ireland) 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   8)  Bill;  That  they  had 
Provisional 
Orders 
considered the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders 
(No.   8)  Bill. 
ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had 
[Provisional 	
directed  him to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amend-
Orders  con-
firmed,] 
ment, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

VOL,   158.  	

and  Durham  County  Electric  Power  Bill 
[Lords],  with  an  Amendment. 

Electric  Power 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Bill [Lords.']
^ 

Table;  and  be  printed.	 

Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Milford  Docks 
Committee	  on  the  Milford  Docks  Bill  [Lords']   ;  Bill [Lords.]
That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  con­
tained in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  verbally 
amended  the  same,  and  found  the  same,  as 
amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the 
Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Pelican   pelicnn  and 

and  British  Empire  Life  Office  Bill  [Lords],   British 
without  Amendment.	 

SfflfeBm^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  [Lords. 1 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Harrow   Harrow  and 
and  Stanmore  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amend-   Stanmore  Gas 
ments. 
Bui[2>,<fe.] 

D  D 

Ordered. 

 
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Vide  Supple­

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Votes t 0

T a W e    a nd   b e   P r i n t e d

'

' 

South  Wales 
Mineral 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Staffordshire 
and  Worces­
tershire  Canal 
Bill  [Lords.] 
Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Wellington 
(Salop)  Gas 
{Lords.] 
Bill 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes, 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes 

• (Repayment 
of  Loans) 
Bill. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  South 
Wales  Mineral  Railway  Bill  [Lords],  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Stafford­
shire and  Worcestershire  Canal Bill  \_Lords], with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Wellington  (Salop)  Gas  Bill 
[Lords]  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  allega­
tions  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill, 
and  verbally  amended  the  same,  and  found  the 
same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Monday  next,  the  Housing   of  the  Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill  was  read, 
and  discharged. 

Ordered, "That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

South  Shields, 
Sunderland, 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill. 
[Preamble 
not  proved.] 

Colonel  Bowles  reported  from  the  Committee 
on  the  South  Shields,  Sunderland,  and  District 
Tramways  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  but the  same  had  not  been  proved  to  their 
satisfaction. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 

Votes. 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Sir  Lewis  M'lver 

Railway  Bills
(Group  No.  5.) mittee  on  Group  No.  5  of  Railway  Bills ;  That, 
for  the  convenience  of  parties,  the  Committee 
had  adjourned  until  Tuesday  the  9th  day  of 
June  next,  at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

reported  from  the  Com­

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional] 
Order 
(No.  X)  Bill. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  3)  Bill. 

North 
Middlesex  Gas 
Bill. 
London 
Hydraulic 
Power  Bill. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Electric 
Lighting  Provisional  Order (No.   1)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  

the  Electric 
Lighting Provisional  Orders (No.  2)  Bill, without 
any  Amendment. 

to 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Electric 
Lighting  Provisional Orders (No.  3) Bill, without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  North  Middle­

sex  Gas Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to 

the  London 
Hydraulic  Power  Bill,  with  an  Amendment; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of 
this  House. 

26th  May. 

1908. 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 

Act   to  provide  for  the  appointment   of  an  addi­
tional  Church  Estates  Commissioner;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct   to provide  for  the adjustment, in  accordance 
with  changes  of  boundary  effected  under  the 
London  Government  Act,  1899,   of  the  Areas 
within  which  Local  Authorities  and  Companies 
are  authorised  to  supply  Electricity  ;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of 
this 
House. 

[No. 63. 


Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Electric 
Lighting 
(London)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   A n 
A ct   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
by  the Board of Education under the Elementary 
Education  Acts,  1870  to  1900,  to  enable  the 
School  Boards  for  East  Ham,  Lower  Michael-
stone,  Manchester,  and  Willesden  to  put  in  force 
the  Lands  Clauses  A c t s  ;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(East  Ham, 
&c.)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct   to confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
by  the Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier 
and  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to  Llandudno, 
Galway,  and  Scrabster;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

Pier and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  1)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct   to  authorise  the  construction  of  a  new 
Tramway  in  the Urban District   of  Ravensthorpe,
and  the  electrical  equipment  and  reconstruction 
of  Tramways  in  the  Boroughs of  Dewsbury  and 
Batley,  and  the  Urban  Districts  of  Gomersal, 
Rirkenshaw,  Soothill  Upper,  and  Birstal,  and  for 
other  purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Dewsbury, 
Batley,  and 
Birstal 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct   to  authorise  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Chard  to  purchase 
the  Undertaking  of  the. Chard  Gas  Company, 
and  to  supply  Gas  and Electricity  within  their 
Borough  and  the  neighbourhood  thereof,  and 
for  other  purposes  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

Chard 
Corporation 
Gas and 
Electricity 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Act  to  enable  the  South  Eastern  and Chatham 
Railway  Companies  Managing  Committee   to 
work  the  South  Eastern  and  London,  Chatham, 
and  Dover  Railways  by  Electrical  Power,  and 
for  other  purposes ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

South  Eastern 
and  London, 
Chatham,  and 
Dover 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 

A ct   to  empower  the  Hastings  Tramways  Com­
pany  to  construct  extension  Tramways  in  the 
County  Borough   of  Hastings,  and  for  other 
purposes  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

Tramways 
(Extensions) 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act   to  empower  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Bournemouth  to 
maintain  and  use  the  Tramways  authorised  by 
the  Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways  Order, 
1900, and to  make  provision  for  the  transfer   of 
the  Poole  and  District 
the  Undertaking  of 
Electric  Traction  Company,  Limited,  and  for 
other purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Bournemouth 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 

Act  to extend the Powers  of  the Jewish  Colonisa­
tion  Association,  and  for  other  purposes;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

Jewish 
Colonisation 
Association 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

.  The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  South  Lan-

Act  to  authorise  the  South  Lancashire  Tram-  cashire 
ways  Company  to  construct  additional  Tram- BUU/^'X I 

Bridgwater 
Gas  Bill. 

Sutton 
District 
Water  BiU. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Bridgwater  Gas  ways  and  other  Works,  and  to  extend  the  time 
Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the  Lords  for  taking  Lands  and  for  the  construction  and 
completion of  certain  authorised  Tramways  and 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Sutton  District  Widenings,  and  for  other  purposes;   to  which 
this 

Water  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the  the  Lords  desire  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

concurrence   of 

House. 

The 

 
 
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  the

No. 63.]  3 EDW.  VII. 

26th May. 

Pontypridd 
Urban  District 
Council  Rill 
[Lords,'] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act   to  empower  the  Pontypridd  Urban  District 
Council to  make  a new  Street  and  other  Street 
Works, to  lay  down  a  Tramway,  and   to  confer 
further  Powers  upon  the  Council  with  regard   to 
their  Gas  and  Electricity  Undertakings,  and 
with  regard  to  the  good  Government  and 
Improvement  of 
the  District;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

Poole and 
District 
Electric 
Traction 
BiU 

[Lords.] 

Maryport 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Torquay
Corporation 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

[Lords] 

Preston  and 
Horwich 
Tramways 
BiU 
(now  Preston, 
Chorley,  and 
Horwich 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords].) 

London and 
North Western 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   A n 
A ct   to  extend  the  time  limit  for  the  completion 
of  and  purchase of  Lands  for  the  Works  autho­
the  Christchurch  and  Bournemouth 
rised  by 
Tramways  Act,  1900, and  for  other purposes;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct   to  incorporate  a  Company,  and to  authorise 
them to  acquire  the  Undertaking   of  the  Com­
missioners for  the  Harbour   of  Maryport,  and  to 
construct  a Dock,  Railways,  and  Works   at  and 
near  Maryport,  and  for  other  purposes;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  authorise  the  Corporation  of  Torquay  to 
construct  additional  Waterworks,  and  for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct   to  incorporate  the  Preston,  Chorley,  and 
Horwich  Tramways  Company,  and  to  empower 
that  Company  to  make  and  maintain  Tramways 
and  other  Works,  and  for  other  purposes;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct  for  conferring  further  Powers  upon  the 
London  and  North  Western  Railway  Company
in  relation  to  their  own  Undertaking,  and  upon 
that  Company  and  the  Midland  Railway  Com­
pany 
joint 
Undertakings,  aud  upon  the  Shropshire  Union 
Railways  and  Canal  Company  in  relation  to 
their  Undertaking,  and  for  other  purposes;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

in  relation 

respective 

their 

to 

London, 
Brighton. 
aud  South 
Coast 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Cardiff 
Railway  Bill 
[Lards.] 

Aston  Manor 
Improvement 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

King's 
College, 
London, 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Saint  Philip's 
Chapel 
(Regent 
Street)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Port  Talbot 
Railway  and 
Docks  Rill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  confer  further  Powers  on  the  London, 
Brighton,  and  South  Coast  Railway  Company, 
and  for  other  purposes;   to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 

A ct  for  empowering  the  Cardiff  Railway  Com­
pany  to  construct  a  new  Railway  and  Works, 
and to  abandon  the  construction  of  portions  of 
Railways  already  authorised;  for  extending  the 
time  for  the  completion  of  certain  Railways  and 
Works,  and  for  other  purposes;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct   to  make  further  and  better  provision  with 
regard  to  the  Electric  Light  Undertaking   of 
the  Council,  and for  the  Improvement,  Health, 
Local  Government,  and  Finance   of  the  District, 
of  Aston  Manor,  and  for  other  purposes;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  amend  King's  College,  London,  Act, 
1882  ;  to  which  the Lords  desire the concurrence 
of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   A n 
Act   to  provide  for the  Sale and disposal  of  Saint 
Philip's  Chapel  (Regent  Street),  and  for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct   to  authorise  the  Port  Talbot  Railway  and 
Docks  Company  to  raise further  Moneys  for  the 

V O L.  158. 

purposes  of  their  Undertaking   ttoo
  which
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of this  House. 

n g ;;

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n British  Gas 

A ct  for  empowering  the  British  Gas  Light  Light 
Company
Company,  Limited,  to  expend  further  Capital  (Norwich) 
at Norwich ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con- Bill 
currence of  this  House. 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n Sheffield and 

A ct   to  confer  further  Powers  upon  the Sheffield  South  York­
shire  Navi­
and  South  Yorkshire  Navigation  Company;   to gation  Bill
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  [Lords,]
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n Tynemouth 
A ct  for  authorising  the  Tynemouth  and  District  and  District 
Electric  Traction  Company,  Limited,   to  use BiU 
Mechanical Power  upon  their Tramways, and for 
other  purposes  ;  to  which  the  Lords "desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Tramways

[Lords.]

The  Education  Board  Provisional  Orders   Education 

Confirmation  (East  Ham,  &c.)  Bill  [Lords]  was   Board 
read  the first time. 

o X  " 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  Confirmation 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and  ( E f t  Ha®. 
^  printed. 

f & J  g 

Bill  212. 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional

(No.   1) Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  Orders
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and  (No.  1)  Bill 
be  printed. 

[Lords,] 

The  Dewsbury,  Batley,  and  Birstal  Tramways  Dewsbury, 

Bill  213. 

Bill  [Lords']  was  read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the Tramways

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

BiU  [£»)•&•.] 

Batley,  and, 
Birstal.

The  Chard  Corporation  Gas  and  Electricity   Chard 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the first time. 

G^nd™" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  E?ectricity

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  

BiU 

[Lords.] 

The  South  Eastern  and  London,  Chatham,   South  Eastern 

and  Dover  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  
first  time. 

London,

Chatham,  and 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  RaUways  BiU 

Examiners  of Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  

[Lords.] 

The  Hastings  Tramways  (Extensions)  Bill   Hastings 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

(Extensions! 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  Bm  [Lords.]

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

[L.ords]  was read  the  first  time. 

The  Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways  Bill   Bournemouth 
Tramways" 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the BiH™z!mL.]

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Jewish  Colonisation  Association  Bill  Jewish 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Colonisation 

the  Association
[Lords.]
BiU 

The  South  Lancashire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords]   South 

was  read  the first time. 

Lancashire 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  BinfZwrL.]

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council  Bill   Pontypridd 

[Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 

_ 

CouncifBilf' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the [Lords.]

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Poole  and  District  Electric  Traction  Bill   Poole  and 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Metric 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Traction 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  

BiU 

[Lords.] 

The  Maryport  Harbour  Bill  [Lords]  was read   Maryport 

the first time. 

. 
d  D  2 

... 

Ordered,L

r

Ordered;  That.-the  Bill  Be  referred-to  - the 

Examiners  of Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

Standing  Order  (Sittings  of  the  House)—(Mr-
Balfour)  ; 

1903.  [No- 6! 

The  Torquay  Corporation  "Water  Bill  [Lords']

Torquay 
Corporation  was  read the  first  time. 
Water  Bill 
ii,»•>!.<:• 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Preston, 

Th& Preston,  Chorley, and Horwieh  Tramways 

no?wichimd  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 
Tramways 
Bill  LLords.']  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

London  and 
K^ilwa^6'
Bm [lards.] 

The  London  and  North  Western  Railway  Bill 

46™  \.Lords\  w a  s

  read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  London,  Brighton,  and  South  Coast 

London, 
South^Coast ^  K a i l w a y  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time, 
Bail way  Bill 
[Lords.], 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Cardiff 
Railway  Bill 
[Lordi.]-"  / 

The  Cardiff  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred-  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Aston  Manor 
Improvement  was read  the  first  time. 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Aston  Manor  Improvement  Bill  [Lords]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

King's 
London 
BiU [Lords."} 

Saint  Philip's 
Chapel 
(Regent 
Street)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Port  Talbot 
Railway and 
Docks Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  King's  College,  London,  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred,  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Saint  Philip's  Chapel  (Regent  "Street) 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks  Bill 

[ j r ^ -j  was  read the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  British  Gas  Light  Company  (Norwich) 

British  Gas 
Company 
(Norwich) 
Bill  [Lords.]  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Bill  [Lords']  was  read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That 'the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

The  Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire  Navigation 

Sheffield  and 
Yorkshire 
Navigation 
Bill  [Lords:]  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Tynemont.lt 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Tynemouth  arid  District  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Mr.  Spear,  supported  by  Mr.  Duke  and  Mr. 
Local 
Government  Herbert  Bobertson, presented  a Bill  to  amend the 
Act  (1888) 
Local Government  Act,  1888 :  And  the same was 
Amendment 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Tuesday 
Bill. 
the  16th  day  of  June  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

Bill  214. 

Mr.  Herbert  Robertson,  supported  by  Mr. 
lj,u.al 
Government  Bousfield and  Mr.  Allhusen,  presented  a  Bill   to 
Act (1888) 
amend  the  Local  Government  A c t,  1888  :  And 
.Amendment 
,, 
(London)  Bill, the  same  was  ordered  to  be read  a  second  time 
Bill  215.  upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day  of  June  next;  and 

n  , 

- , ,. 

i 

. 

to be  printed. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

„• 

v 
Tellers  for  the  

H o o d> 

fSir  Alexander  AclandA

1189. 


leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers  for  the J Mr, Herbert  Gladstone,
|  81. 

Noes, 

\Mr.  William  M*Arthur,  


So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative;  


The House, according   to  Order, resolved itself 

,  i 
into  a  Committee  on  the  London  Education  ^m1031011 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E  ,  N O  .  3  (Powers  of  borough  councils). 
Another  A mendment'proposed, in p.  1,1.  11, to 
leave  out  Sub-section'(l),  in  order  to  insert  the 
words  "  All  public  elementary  schools  provided 
"  by  the  local  education  authority  shall  have  a 
"  body  of  managers  consisting  of  a number  of 
"  managers  not  exceeding  eight  appointed  by 
"  the  local  education  authority,  together  with  a 
'•'  number  not  exceeding  four  appointed  by  the 
"  council  of  the  metropolitan  borough  within 
"  which  the schools  are  situate. 
"  ment  of  managers  regard  shall  be  had  to 
the  desirability  of  including  a  due  proportion 
"  of  women"—-(Mr,  Henry  Hobhouse),—instead 
thereof.'  " ' 

In the  appoint­

,  .' 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  the 
council  of  each "  stand  part  of  the  Clause: — 

Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  11,  , 

to  leave  out  Sub-section  (1),   in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  All  public  elementary  provided 
"  schools  within  the  area  of  each  metropolitan 
"  borough  shall  have  a  body  or  bodies  of 
"  managers  whose  number  shall  be  determined 
"  bv  the  council  of  each  borough,  subject  to  the 
"  approval  of  the  Board  of  Education  : 

"  Provided  that three-fourths  of  such  body  or 
"  bodies  shall  be  appointed  by  the  borough 
"  council,  and  one-fourth   by  the  local  education 
"  authority:' 

"  Provided  also  that  due  regard  shall be  had 
"  to  the  inclusion  of  women  on  the  said  bodies 
"  of  managers "—(Mr.  Peel),—instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  Sub-section  (1)  stand 

part  of  the  Clause  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the (Sir  George  Bartley, 
(Mr.  Burdeit- Coutts: 

Yeas, 

Tellers  for  thef Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse,  


Noes, 

I Mr.  Peel: 

V 
f 

I t. 


349. 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be there 

inserted: 

Amendment  proposed to the proposed  Amend­
ment,  to  leave  out  the  words.  "  or  bodies."— 
(Mr.  Ernest  Gray.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words 

" o  r 

"  bodies "  stand  part  of  the  proposed  Amend­
ment  : — Amendment  to  the  proposed  Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another Amendment  proposed  to the proposed 
Amendment,  to  leave  out  the  words  "  council  of 
"  each  borough,"  in; order   to  insert  the  words 
"  local  education  authority,  after  consultation 
"  with  the  council  of  each  borough  "—(Mr. 
Samuel Evans),—instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 
left  out stand part of  the  proposed  Amendment; 

The  Committee  divided, 
rr  n 

e 

.r  fSir  Alexander"  Acland-] 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
Sittings  of  the 
put,  That  the  Proceedings   on  the  London 
House 
f®mTho1Qn  Education  Bill,   if  under  discussion  at  Twelve 
o'clock  this  night,  be  not  interrupted  under  the 
Standing 
- , < 
Order.) 

Yeas 
Yeas,  

L ^  4 
| M r- Anstruther  


, 

Tellers-for  the,/ Mr.  Samuel  Evans,  


Noes," 

.  Trevelyan; 

1210. 

|  119. 

And, 



N<* 63 ]  3  EDW.  VII. 

And,  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
,  clock?  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 

-Report  to  the  House. 

: j 

: . 

Mrs  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this House  will,  this  Evening, 

• 

--again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

London 
Education 
B i U ­  

Bill 216. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved itself 
into  a  Committee: on  the  London  Education 
B i ll 
1 ' 

. 

; 

,

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A u s E ,  No. 3  (Powers   of  borough  councils). 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 11, 
to  leave  out  Sub-section  (1),  in  order  to  insert 
the  words  " A l  l  public  elementary  provided 
schools  within,  the  area of  each  metropolitan 
"  borough,  shall  have  a  body  or  bodies  of 
managers  whose  number  shall  be  determined 
'•* by  the- council  of' each  borough,  subject  to  the 
"  approval'of'the  Board   of  Education.: 

Provided  that  three-fourths  of  such  body  or 
"  bodies  shall  be  appointed  by  the  borough 
"  council,  and  one-fourth  by  the  local  education 
"  authority: 

.  .- • 

"  Provided  also  that  due  regard  shall  be  had 
"  to  the  inclusion  of  women  on  the  said  bodies 
"  of  managers " — ( M r.  Peel),—instead  thereof. 

Question  again  proposed, That  those  words  be 

there  inserted: 

Another Amendment  proposed  to the proposed 

Amendment,  to  leave  out  the  word  "three­
"  fourths,"  in  order  to  insert  the  word  "  one­
"  fourth "—(Mr.  "Fbxa/Z),—-instead  thereof. 

Question  put, That  the  word  "  three-fourths  " 

stand  part of  the  proposed  Amendment; 

The  Committee  divided. 

. 

m  ii 
Tellers  for  the 

,i 

j. 

( S ir  Alexander 

^ 

.. 1  cas» 

[Mr;  Anstruther: 

AclandA

I  83. 
J 

, 

Tellers  for  the f 
Noes,  ,  | 

^ ^  1 
G u r d on  :  

n 
: 

t o \  40. 

J 

' 

Another  Amendment proposed  to the proposed 
Amendment^ to  leave out  the words  "  due  regard 
"  shall  be  had to  the  inclusion  of  women on  the 
"  said  bodies  of  managers,"  in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  not  less  than  one-fourth   of  such 
"  body  or  bodies of  managers  shall  be  women  " 
—(Mr.  George  White),—instead  thereof.  _ 

; 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of the proposed  Amend­
ment  :—Amendment  to  the  proposed  Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment proposed  to  the proposed 

Amendment,  at the  end,  to  add the  words  " P r o­
"  vided  also  that  the local  education  authority 
"  shall  not  appoint  managers  until  the  borough 
"  council  has  made 
its  appointment."—(Mr. 
Herbert  Lewis.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  The site 
"  of  any  new  public  elementary  school "  stand 
part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,   by  leave,' 
withdrawn. 

Other  Amendments  made  in  p.  3,  1.  2,  by 
to  the 
leaving  out  from  the  word  "  authority  
end of  the  sub-section,  and  inserting  the  words 
"  shall  not be  determined  upon  until  after  con­
"  sulfation  with  the  council  of  the  metropolitan 
"  borough in which the proposed site is situated "« 
—(Sir  William Anson),—and   by  inserting,  after-
the  words  last  inserted,  the  words  "  and  in  the 
"  case  of  compulsory  purchase, if  the  council  of 
the  metropolitan  borough  does  not  concur   in 
the  proposed compulsory  acquisition  the Board 
. "  of  Education  shall be  empowered,  as  a  con­
•", dition  of  its approval of  the Provisional  Order, 
"  to require,  if  it  thinks.fit,  the  substitution  in 
"  the  Order   of  any other  site  proposed  by  the 
"  council , of  the  metropolitan  borough  for  that 
inserted  by  the  local  education  authority   " — 
(Sir  John  Dichson-Poynder),—  and  by  leaving 
out  Sub-section  (3),—(Sir  William  Anson.) 

Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  No. 4,  amended,  and  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  No.   5,  agreed  to.  


;  A  Clause (Inspection of  books and  documents) 
—(Mr.  Bryce)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first 
time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Clause be  read  a second  time  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  theIMr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  1 
\Mr.  William M'Arthur:   J 

Yeas, 

.„„ 

Tellers  for  the! 

lexander  Acland­

1  Hood, 
[ M r.  Anstruther: 
A  Clause  (Amendment   of  London  Govern­

o e s  ' 

J 

180. 

Another  Clause 

ment Act,  1899)—(Mr.  Lpugh)—added. 
of 

special 
schools)—(Lord  Edmund  Fitzmaurice)—brought
up,  and read  the  first  time. 

(Management  

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Clause  be  read  a second  time  :—Motion  and 
Clause, by  leave,  withdrawn. 
First  Schedule,  agreed  to.  

Second  Schedule.  

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 31,  to  leave  

out  from  the  beginning   to  the  word  "  in,"  in 
I. 32.—(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  Stand  part  of  the  Schedule  :— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,  1. 5, 
after  the  word  " t o ,  " 
insert  the  words 
"  consultation  with  the  Board  of  Education, 
"  and  as to."—(Mr.  Alfred  Hutton.) 

to 

Question  proposed, That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1.  C>, 

at  end,  to  insert  the  words  "  The  provisions   of 
"  that  section  shall  not  be  construed  so  as  to 
i !  enable  the  local  education  authority to  compel 
"  the  acceptance  of  the  aid  in  that  section 
"  referred to."—(Sir  Joseph  Dimsdale.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added  to  the  proposed  Amendment:—Amend­
ment  to  the  proposed  Amendment,   by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

, 

• 

Words  inserted. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  1, 
to  leave  out  Sub-section  (2),   in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  (2)   It  shall be  the  duty  of  the  local 
"  education  authority  to  consult  the  borough 
"  council  in  respect  to  the  site  to be  chosen  for 
"  the'erection  of  any  new  public  elementary 
"  school  within  the  area  of  such  borough 
"  council"—(Dr. Macnamara),—instead  thereof. 

Y o u,  158. 

inserted  : 

Wednesday,  27th  May,  1903  : 

Question  put,  and  negatived. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,  to 

leave  out  Is.  7 to  13.—(Mr.  Chunning.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Schedule  ;— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p.  4,  1.  14, 
at  the  beginning,  to  insert  the  words  " T h  e 
provision? 

P  V  3 

V' 

25th—26thMay. 

1903.  [No. 62. 


206 
"  provisions of  the  principal  A c t,   as to  endow­
"  ments  in  London,  shall  be  so  modified  as to 
"  provide  that  where  under  the  trusts  or  other 
"  provisions afFecting any endowment  the income 
"  thereof  must  be  applied  in  whole  or  in  part 
"  to  educational  purposes, it  shall  be  the  duty 
"  of  the  local  education  authority  to  prepare  a 
<;  scheme for  the  application   of  any  income  so 
"  applicable  to  educational  purposes  adapted 
"  to  the  needs of  the parish or  district  concerned, 
"  and  to  submit  such  scheme  for  the  approval 
"  of  the  Board  of  Education."—(Sir  Michael 
Foster.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Other  Amendments  made. 

•  Another  Amendment  proposed,  after  the  last 
Amendment,  to  add  the  words  " T h e re  shall 
"  always  be  at least six  women  upon  the  educa-
education 
committee  of 
M  tion 
"  authority."—(Dr.  Macnamara.)

local 

the 

Question  put,  that  those  words  be  there 

added; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers for  the j Dr.  Macnamdra, 

Yeas, 

"[Mr.  Corrie  Grant: 
(Sir  Alexander 

AclandA

_  ,, 
, 
Tellers  for  the J  H o o d ^ 

}  6-1. 

1 , 1 24 

JNoes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  after  the  last 
Amendment,  to  add  the  words  "  The  education 
"  committee  of  the  local  education  authority 
"  shall  transact  all  its  ordinary  business  in 
"  public."—(Dr.  Macnamara.)

Question  put,  That  those  words  be  there 

added; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the ("Dr.  Macnamara, 

Yeas, 
/» 

(Mr.  Corrie  Grant: 
("Sir  Alexander 

m  ii 
Tellers  for  the J  H o  < 

JNoes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Schedule,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
Third  Schedule,  agreed  to. 
Bill,  as amended,  to be  reported. 

1.  57. 
J 
AclandA 

l , m > 

J 

,  Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken 
into  consideration  upon 
Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next  ;  and  be 
printed. 

Education 
(  Bi rrovring) 
Bill. 

• 

The  Order  of 
Committee  Oil 
B i l l; 

the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Borrowing) 
the  Education 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

Tiie  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the. Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Supply 
[aiac  May, 
Evening 
Ritiin^! 
Beport.' 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  21st  day  Of  this  instant  May 
(Evening 
Sitting); 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[22ud  April]. 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day  being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  22nd  day  of  April  last  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day • 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Supply 
into consideration the Twelfth  of the  Resolutions  [ 2 1 st April, 
which,  upon  the  6th  day  of  this  instant  May, 
were  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  ;  Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution   be  taken  [Deferred 

into  further  consideration  this  day.  

Resolution.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply,  of  j ^ ^ a y  , 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon   gitt®™°on 
Sitting); 

Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The Order  of  the day  being  read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May  (Evening   sitting] 
Sitting); 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The Order  of  the day being read, for receiving   Supniy 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  P ^ J ^ y  . 
the  21st  day  of  this  instant  May  (Afternoon  gitung]° n 
Sitting)  ; 

Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The' Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

t h  e  Ways  and 
Means. 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Fisheries 

Second  Reading   of 
T>MI
. 
Acts  Amendment  B i l l;

I 

. 

, 

the  Fisheries 

(Ireland) 
v

(Ireland) Act* 
Amendment 
gju. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  o£ the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Housing  of  the  Working   Working 
Classes  ( R u r a l W r i c t s)  Bill; 

ffi£§S!l. 

Ordered,  lhat  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for  resuming   Crofters' 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Holdings 
upon the  1st day of  April  last, That the Crofters' XCT(1886) 
Holdings  (Scotland)  A ct 
(1886)  Amendment   Amendment 
Bill  be  now read  a second  time ; 

BiU-

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  the  11th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being read, for  resuming   School Board 

the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  ?slec!|"a^ 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the Bill! 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  the  11th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   False 
Second  Reading   of  the  False  Characters  Bill;   Characters 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bl11' 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Trade  Marks 

Second Reading of  the  Trade  Marks  B i l l;  

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon Wednesday  the  10th day   of  June  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Trustee  Act 

Second  Reading   of  the  Trustee  A ct 
Amendment  Bill ; 

(1893) (1893) 

Amendment 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
No.  63.]  8  E  D W.   V X X. 

26th—27th  May. 

2 07 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  11th  day  of  June  next. 

Medical  Act 
(1858) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1858) 

Second  Beading   of  the  Medical  A ct 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

Medical  Act 
(1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(1886) 

Second  Beading   of  the  Medical  A ct 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next. 

Mines  (Eight

Hours)  Bill.

Vaccination

Prosecutions
BlU-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  Mines  (Eight  Hours) 

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  "Wednesday  the  10th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second Reading   of the Vaccination  Prosecutions 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next. 

Steam 
Engines  and 
Boilers 
(Persons  in 
Charge)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Steam  Engines  and 
Boilers  (Persons  in  Charge)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day   of  June  next. 

Petroleum 
Bill. 

Military 
Lands  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Petroleum  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day   of  June  next. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Military  Lands  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  9th day   of  June  next. 

Bankruptcy 
Act  (1W33) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Bankruptcy  A ct  (1883) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  12th  day   of  June  next. 

[No.  64.] 

Wednesday,  21th May,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

TH  E  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  East  Ardsley 

tion the  Amendments  made  by the  Lords  to  G as  BiU­

the  East  Ardsley  Gas B i l l;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Blackheath 
tion  the  Blackheath  and  Greenwich  District  and Greenwich 
Electric  L i g ht  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Com- 
mittee. 

L i g Ut 

o

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- Wolver. 

tion  the  Wolverhampton  and  Cannock  Chase 
Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill,   as  amended  Chase  Railway 
in  the  Committee. 
(Extension  of 

j^P^ana 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. Time>  B m­

.  The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional Local  

Orders  (No.   6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  

read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Provisional 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Orders 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland) Provisional Local 

Orders  (No.   8)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Provisional 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Orders 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  11)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  the  Government 
o^erf™ 1 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  U )  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Naval  Works  Provisional  Order  Bill   Naval  Works 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, Provisional 
7  Order  Bill. 
and  passed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  

8)  Bl11, 

Public  Trustee
Bin-

  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Public  Trustee  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  9 th  day  of  June  next. 

Prevention  of 
Cruelty  to 
Wild  Animals 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Question proposed 
upon  the  13th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Wild  Animals 
Bill  be  now  read a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.   2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  May,  That 
the  Church  Discipline  (No.  2) Bill be  committed 
to  a  Select  Committee  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to 
sit  till  twenty-five  minutes  before  Two 
of  the  clock  on  Wednesday  morning, 
adjourned  till  this  day. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Drainage and 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order   u n d er  the  Improvement 
Drainage  and  Improvement   of  Lands  (Ireland)  
Act,  1863,  and  the  Acts  amending  the  same, Provisional 
relating  to  the  Pallas  River  Drainage  District,   Order, 
in  the  County  of  Tipperary:  And  that  Mr. 
Arthur  Elliot  and  Mr.  Wyndham  do  prepare, 
and  bring  it  in. 

Lands 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Local 

Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local  Government 
Government  Board  relating  to  Wolverhampton  :  order'°nal 
And  that  Mr.  Grant  Law son  and  Mr,  Walter  (No. 18.) 
Long  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Hamilton 

Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the   B u l P h 
Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Act,  1892,  relating   to  oX? 1 0™' 
Hamilton  Burgh  Water  and  Town  H a l l:  And 
that  the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor 
General  for  Scotland do  prepare,  and bring it  iii. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Grangemouth 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Water-Omer 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  {Scotland)  Act, ( j o n f i n n a t l o n­
1899,  relating  to  Grangemouth  W a t e r:  And 
that  the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor 
General  for  Scotland do  prepare,  and bring  it  i». 
Ordered, 
D  D  4 

 
 
 
 


Edinburgh 
Corporation 
(Markets, 
Slaughter 
Houses, ,&c.) 
Order 
Confirmation. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional'  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  Edinburgh  Corporation  (Mar­
kets,  Slaughter  Houses,  &c.:  And  that  the 
Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor  General  for 
Scotland do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Sir  William Anson  presented, by His  Majesty's   Board  of 
Command, —  Copy  of * (1)  Associations  consti-   Education, 
tuted  under  the  Voluntary  Schools  Act,  1897  ; 
(2)  Associated  Schools,  and  Amounts  .of  A id 
Grant  paid; 
(3).  Unasaociated  Schools  and 
Amounts  of  Aid  Grant  paid,  1902-3. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Lanarkshire 
Electricity 
and  Refuse 
Destruction 
Order 
Confirmation. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill.to  confirm , a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  'Lanarkshire  Electricity  and 
Refuse  Destruction  :  And  that  the  Lord  Advo­
cate  and  Mr.  Solicitor  General  for  Scotland   do 
prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

.-..Mri..  -Feiloiwes presented,,.'-.by,  His  Majesty's  Board of 
Command,-^Gopy  of;  Agricultural;  Returns  for  ^ ^ S a  j 
Great  Britain,  showing  the  Acreage  and  Pro- Returns.) 
duce  of  Crop§,  Prices  of  Corp,  and  ^timber   of 
Live  Stock,,  together  with  Agricultural  Statis­
tics for the United Kingdom, British  Possession?, 
and  Foreign  Countries  for  1002.  

; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  d.O lie  upon  the 

Drainage  and 
Improvement 
of  Lands 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Bill  2 1 7. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented  a  Bill   to  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Drainage  and 
Improvement  of  Lands  (Ireland)'  Act,  1863, 
and  the  Acts  amending  the  same, relating  to  the 
PalU/Li- '.-River-  Drainage  District,  in  the  County 
of  Tipperary  ;  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 
time.  ;  ' 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  18)  Bill. 
Bill 218. 

Mr.  Grant  Lau:son presented  a Bill  to  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local  Government 
Board relating to  Wolverhampton :  And  the same 
was  read  the  first  time.1; 

'' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Hamilton 
Burghi ­
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Bill  219. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented  a Bill   to  con­
firm  a Provisional  Order under the Burgh  Police 
(Scotland)  Act,  1892, relating  to Hamilton  Burgh 
Water  and  Town  Hall:  And  the  same  was  read 
the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners:  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills,;  and 
be  printed. 

-.,-•-.:•. 

Grangemouth 
Water  Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

> 
Bill  220. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented  a  Bill   to  con­
firm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating  to  Grangemouth  Water  :  And  the  same 
was  read the first time ;  and ordered  to  be  read a 
second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day  of  June 
next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Edinburgh 
Corporation 
(Markets, 
Slaughter  ' 
Houses,  &c.) 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Bill  221. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented  a  Bill   to  con­
firm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating  to  Edinburgh  Corporation 
(Markets, 
Slaug-hter  Houses,  &c.):  And  the  same  was> 
read  the  first  time;  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day   of  June 
next;  and   to  be  printed. 

Lanarkshire 
Electricity 
and Defuse 
Destruction 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Bill  222. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented  a  Bill   to  con­
firm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating  to  Lanarkshire  Electricity  and  Refuse 
Destruction:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 
time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day   of  June  next;  and   to 
be  printed. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Sixth 
Report. 

College 
Charter  Act, 
1871  (Owen's 
College, 
Manchester, 
and University 
College, 
Liverpool.) 

No.  174. 

Ordered,  That  the  Paper  relative 

to  the 
College  Charter  Act,  1871  (Owen's  College, 
Manchester,  and  University  College,  Liverpool),
which  was  presented  upon, the  26th  day   of  this 
instant  May,  be  printed. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  pursuant   to  Private 
the  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament—Copy  ^egWation 
of  Report  by the  Chairman of Coipmifctees of  the  (Sooti^) 
House  of  Lords  and  the  Chairman  of  "Ways  and Act,  1899. 
.No. 180. 
Means  in  the  House  of  Common?,  under  the
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  that  they  are  of  opinion  that : the  pro­
visions  of  the  Scottish  Central  Electric  Power 
Order,  the  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land 
Company,  Limited,  Order,  and  .'.'the  HutcLeson's 
Hospital  and  Butcheson's  KducsktioiiaA Trust 
Order  are  of  such  a character  that they  ought 
to  be  dealt  with,  by  Private  Bills  and  not  by 
Provisional  Orders. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  'A,rth:ur''Ml1i(ft presented,-' pursuant  to  the Superannva­

directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of  tl0"s-
Treasury  Minute  under  the  Superannuation 
A c t,  1859,  dated  15th  May  1903,  declaring  that 
for  the  due  and  efficient  discharge   of  the  duties 
of  the  office  of  Deputy  Master  and  Controller 
of  the  Royal  Mint  professional   or  other  peculiar 
qualifications  not  ordinarily  to  be  acquired  in 
the  Public  Service  are required.  

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Q 

Table. 

-

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-Trade   (Foreign 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Annual  Statement 
a nd 
of  the  Trade  of  the  United  Kingdom  with  possessions.) 
Foreign  Countries  and  B/itish  Possessions  for 
the  year  1902,  compared  with  the  Four  pre­
ceding  years.  Vol.  I I. 

, The  following  Paper  was  laid  upon  the  Table   Charitable 
by  the  Clerk: of  the  House,—Further  Return   t o  Endowments 
an  Order,  dated  the  2nd  day  of  August  1894;, 
for  a Return  relative  to  Charitable,Endowments 
(London).

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-Medway 
tions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament, Was  also  laid   Conservancy, 
upon  the  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,— 
Copy of  Statement of  Receipts  and  Expenditure 
of  the  Conservators  of  the  River  Medway,  for 
the year  from  the  25th  March  1902   to  the  25th 
_ 
March  1903. 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Return   be  printed. 

• 

; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented  Intoxicating  


to  His  Majesty,  that   H e  will  be  graciously Liquors  

pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid  Rgf^j 6)

before this  House,  a Return   of  the  Number  of  

Victuallers',  Beerhouse,  and  other  Licences  for  

the  Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquors,  the  renewal   of  

which  has been  refused  at  the  General  Annual  

Licensing  Meetings  and  adjournments  thereof  

held  in  England  and  Wales  during  February  

and  March  1903,  showing  in  each  case  the  

ground  of  the  refusal,  especially  where  such 
ground 

 


m 

209 

ground  was  in  any  instance  that  the  Licence 
was not  required  ;  with  the  Number   of  Cases  in 
which  notice  of  Appeal  was  given,  and  the 
result  of  such  Appeal  (in  continuation   of  Par­
liamentary  Paper,  No.  141,  -  of 
Session  of  1903).—(Mr.  Cochrane.) 

the  present 

Mr.  4«Aa'r\lE//?W.presented'ft,Bill to,authorise  Metropolitan 
the  appropriation  of the  surplus  Funds  derived  Improvements 
from  Batter sea Park  towards  the  opening  of  the  
Mall  into  Charing  Cross, and other  Metropolitan 
Improvements  :  And  the  same . was. ordered-to 
be  read  a  second  time   To  morrow;  and  to  be 
printed. 

9 J f* 

,  ', 

K migration 
and  immigra­
tion. 

Ordered,  That there  be laid before  this  House, 

a  Copy  of  StatisticaiiTables relating  to  Emigra­
tion  and  Immigration  from  and  into  the  United 
Kingdom  in  the  year  1902,  and  Report   to  the 
Board  of  Trade  thereon.—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented  f a  Bill  for  the   Patent Office 

acquisition  of  Land  for  the further Extension   of  Extension 
the  Patent  Office,  and  for  purposes  connected 
therewith  :  And  the  same was ordered  to  be read 
a  second  time  To-morrow  ;  and to be  printed. 

jjjjj 225 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
(Committee. 
Enth  Tram­
ways  and 
Improvement 
Bill. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That 
parties  promoting  the  Erith  Tramways  and 
Improvement  Bill  had  stated  that  the  evidence 
of  Arthur  Elliston  Collins, City  Engineer,  Nor­
wich, was  essential to  their  case;  and,  it  having 
been  proved,  that  his  attendance  could  not   be 
procured  without the intervention   of  the  House,: 
he  had  been  instructed  to  move  that the  said 
Arthur  Elliston  Collins do  attend  the  said  Com­
mittee  on  Wednesday  10th  June,  at  half-past 
Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Ordered, That Arthur  Elliston Collins do attend 

the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  on  Wednes­
day  the  10th  day  of  June  next,  at  half-past 
Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Electric 
Lighting 
(Loudon) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 
Bill 223. 

The  Electric  Lighting  (London)  Bill  [Lords'] 
was  read  the  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  the  16th  day  of 
June  next;  and   to be  printed. 

Franchise  and 
Removal  of 
Women's 
Disabilities 
Mill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Friday  next,  the  Franchise  and  Removal   of 
Women's  Disabilities  Bill  was  read,  and  dis­
charged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  5th  day   of  August  next. 

Wages  Boards 
BiU. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Friday  next,  the  Wages  Boards  Bill  was  read, 
and  discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  5th  day   of  August  next. 

Trade  Unions 
and Trade 
Disputes  Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Friday  next,  the  Trade  Unions  and  Trade 
Disputes  Bill  was  read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  5th  day   of  August  next. 

Public 
Petitions 
(Fifth 
Report.) 

South  Shields 
Corporation 
Bill. 
Vide  Supple­
ment  to tha 
Votes. 

Medical  Act 
(1858) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Sir  Charles  Dalrymple 

reported  from  the 
Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions;  That 
they  had  examined  the  Petitions  presented  upon 
the  11th,  12th,  13th,  14th,  15th,  18th,  19th, 
20th,  21st,  and  22nd  days  of  this instant  May, 
and had  directed  him  to  make  a  Beport  thereof 
to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Colonel  Bowles  reported  the  South  Shields 

Corporation  Bill,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next,  the  Medical 
A ct  (1858)  Amendment  Bill  was  read,  and 
discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Medical  Act 
(1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon 
Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next,  the  Medical 
Act  (1886)  Amendment  Bill  was  read,  and 
discharged. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

VOL.  158. 

Mr.  Kimter,  supported  by Sh' Georgc  Bartley,  Married 
Mr.  Eugene  Wason,  and  Mr.  Lowe,  presented   ^"er"' 8 Act 
Bill  to  amend  the  Married  Women's  Property  (i882)   J  C 
A ct   of  1882:  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  Amendment 
read  a  second  time  To-morrow;  and  to  beBl11, 
printed. 

Bill 226. 

a

Mr.  Asher,  supported   by  Sir  Robert  Reid,  Mr.  Town  Councils 

Parker  Smith, Colonel  Denny,  and  Mr.  Crombie,  (BS;^tlaIld) 
presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Town  Councils 
( Scotland)  Act, 1900 :  And the same was ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Friday  the  26th 
day  of  June  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

jjjjj 227. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Port of 

tion  that  part  of  the  Message  from  the  Lords   of  London  Bill, 
the  19th  day  of  this  instant  May  concurring 
with  the  Commons  in their  Resolution  relating 
to  the  appointment  of  a Joint  Committee  on  the 
Port  of  London  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Port   of  London  Bill  be 

committed  to  a  Select  Committee  of  Five  Mem­
bers,  to  be  nominated  by  the  Committee  of 
Selection,  to  be  joined  with  a  Committee  of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered, That  a  Message  be  sent to the  Lords 
to acquaint  them therewith  :  And  that the  Clerk 
do  carry  the  said  Message. 

Ordered,  That  all  Petitions  against  the  Bill 
presented  on  or  before  the  11th  day   of  June 
1903  be  referred  to  the  Committee  ;  that  the 
Petitioners  praying  to  be  heard  by  themselves, 
their  Counsel,  Agents,  or  Witnesses  be  heard 
against  the  Bill,  and  Counsel  heard  in  support 
of  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  Power   to 

send  for persons,  papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Three  be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee.—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Municipal 

tion  that  part of  the  Message  from  the  Lords   of  1'1'adinS' 
the  5th  day  of  this instant  May  concurring  with 
the  Commons  in  their  Resolution  relating  to  the 
appointment  of  a Joint  Committee  011 Municipal 
Trading. 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee  of  Seven 
Members  be  appointed  to join  with a Committee 
to  be  appointed  by  the  Lords  to  consider  and 
report  as to  the  principles  which  should  govern 
powers  given  by  Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to 
municipal  and  other  local  authorities  for  indus­
trial  enterprise  within  or  without  the  area  of 
their jurisdiction. 

Ordered,  That  a Message  be  sent to  the  Lords 
to acquaint them therewith  :  And  that  the  Clerk 
do  carry  the  said  Message. 

Sir  George  Bart ley,  Mr.  Fenwick,  Mr.  Joyce,
Mr.  Piatt-Higgins,  Mr.  Powell-Williams, 
'Sir 
John  Stirling-Maxwell,  and  Sir  James  Wood-
house  were  nominated  Members  of  the  Com­
mittee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  Power   to 

send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Three   be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 
E  E 

The 

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27 th May. 

1903. 

[No. 64.  


j  87. 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  139,395,  be  Board  of 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
EILL. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved itself 
into  a Committee on  the Education  (Borrowing) 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  No.  1 (Provision  of working  balance 

by  borrowing,  2  Edw.  *}, c.  42). 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  9, 
after  the  word  "  effect,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  but  such  sums  shall not be  applied  to  the  pur­
"  poses of  repairing  any  school  house, and  shall 
"  be  used  exclusively  for  the  purposes  of  main­
"  tenauce."—(Mr.  Alfred  Hutton.)

Question  proposed,  That those  words  be  there 

inserted: 

Proposed  Amendment  amended,  by  leaving 
out  the  words  "  repairing  any school  house," and 
inserting  the  words  "paying  for  such  repairs   in 
"  the  school  house  as may  be  effected  or  paid for 
local  education  authority^"—  (Mr. 
"  by  the 
Lloyd-George.)

Question  put,  That  those  words,  as  amended, 

be  there inserted  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for t h e/  Mr.  Alfred  Hutton, 

Yeas, 
m 
-
Tellers  for  the)  

\ Mr.  Goddard:  

(Sir  Alexander 
ff()od} 

, 

AclandA


^ o e s > 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Another  Amendment  made.  

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  No.   2,  agreed  to.  

Bill,  as amended, to be  reported.  


151. 

J 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power) 
[Expenses.] 

The  House,  according to  Order, resolved  itself 
into a Committee on Railways (Electrical  Power) 
[Expenses]. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That it is  expedient  to  authorise  the 

payment,  out  of  moneys to  be  provided  by  Par­
liament,  of  the  remuneration  qf  any  persons 
appointed by the Board of  Trade  for the  purposes 
of  any  Act   of  the  present  Session to  facilitate 
the  introduction  and  use  of  Electric  Power  on 
Railways,  and  any  other  Expenses  incurred  by 
the  Board  of  Trade  in  carrying  such  Act  into 
effect.—(Mr.  Bonar  Laio.)

Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing  Committee. 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the Bill, in p.  1,1.  15,  by leaving out  Sub-section 
(3)  of  Clause  1.—(Mr.  Humphreys-Owen.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand part  of  the 
B i l l T h  e  said proposed  Amendment  was,  with 
leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn.' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  now read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer of 
Powers)  BUI. 

Mr.  Cochrane  reported  from  the  Committee   Supply 
of  Supply  of  the  21st  day of  this instant  May  { ^ j f *  7 ' 
(Evening  Sitting) a Resolution;  which was read, sitting] 
as followeth: 
Report." 

• 

Civil  Services  and Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  I I I. 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.375,897,   be  Prisons in 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   the  Colonies, 
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for  the  Expenses 
of  the  Prisons 
the 
Colonies. 

in  England,  Wales,  and 

The  said  Resolution,  being  read  a  second 

time,  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  reported  from  the  Committee  Supply 

of  Supply  of  the  22nd  day   of  April  last  a £fe2°,JtApri1-' 
Resolution;  which  was read,  as foiloweth  : 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1902-3. 
Class  II. 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  Trade-
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will 
come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Office  of  the 
Committee  of  Privy  Council 
for  Trade  and 
Subordinate  Departments,  including  a  Grant 
in  Aid. 

The  said  Resolution  being  read  a  second 

time; 

Ordered, That  the  further  consideration   of  the 
Resolution  be  postponed  till Monday  the  8th  day 
of  Juue  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking  Supply 
into  further  consideration  the  Twelfth   of  the  [21st  April, 
Resolutions  which  were  reported  from  the  Com- Sitting] 
mittee of  Supply  upon  the  6th day of this instant Report. 
M a y; and the same being again read, as followeth: 

Afternoon 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 48,288,  be Board of 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  Agriculture, 
necessary to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  Botanic  and 
in  course  of  payment  during  the year  ending  on  Pleasure 
Gardens. 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for the  Salaries and 
Expenses  of  the  Board  of  Agriculture,  and  for 
Kew  Botanic  and  Pleasure  Gardens,  including 
certain  Grants  in  Aid  ; 

and  Kew 

The  said  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Anstruther  reported  from  the  Committee   Snpply 

of  Supply  of  the  14th  day  of  this  instant  May 
(Afternoon  Sitting)  a  Resolution  ;  .which  was sitting] 
read,  as followeth  : 
Report. 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Sec. 1.  That a Sum, not exceeding £.2,991,800,   Shipbuilding, 
be  granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  defray the  E x- M^ntenance 
penses of the Personnel for Shipbuilding, Repairs,  &c?(Per-n° ' 
Maintenance,  &c.,  including  the  cost of  Estab-  sonnel,) 
lishments  of  Dockyards  and  Naval  Yards  at 
Home  and  Abroad,  which will  come   in course  of 
payment  during  the year  ending  on  the  31st day 
of  March  1904. 

The  said Resolution,  being  read a second  time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Anstruther  reported  from  the  Committee  Supply  

of  Supply  of  the  14th day  of  this instant  May   [ 1 4 th May> 

(Evening  Sitting)  a Resolution;  which was  read, sitting] 

as followeth  : 
Report. 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

Sec. 2.  That a Sum,not exceeding  £ . 4,786,700.  Shipbuilding, 

the  Lords, and  desire their  concurrence. 

be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  E x-
I 

penses  & c ,  (Materiel.) 





21th May. 

211. 

cient,  out   of  the  Consolidated  Fund.—(Mr. 
Arthur  Elliot.) 

No. 64.]  3 EDW. VII. 

penses of  the Materiel for Shipbuilding,  Repairs, 
Maintenance,  &c.,  including  the  cost  of  Estab­
lishments  of  Dockyards  and  Naval  Yards  at 
Home  and  Abroad,  which will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904. 

The  said  Resolution, being read  a second  time, 

was agreed  to. 

Supply 
[21st  May, 
Afternoon 
Sitting] 
Report. 

Mr.  Anstruther  reported  from  the  Committee 
of  Supply  of  the  21st  day  of  this  instant  May 
several  Resolutions;  which  were  read,   as 
follow: 

Supreme 
Court  of 
Judicature. 

Land Registry, 

County 
Courts. 

Metropolitan 
Police. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  III.  


1.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  180,118,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary to  defray the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day   of  March  1904,° for  such   of  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Supreme  Court   of 
Judicature  as  are  not  charged  on  the  Consoli­
dated  Fund. 

2. That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 28,144,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries and 
Expenses  of  the  Office of  the  Land  Registry. 

3.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 25,000,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st day of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  and 
Expenses  connected  with  the  County  Courts. 

4.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.26,390,   be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course of payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for the  Salaries   of 
the  Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioners 
of  the  Metropolitan  Police,  and  of  the  Receiver 
for  the  Metropolitan  Police  District,  the  Pay 
and  Expenses  of  Officers of  Metropolitan  Police 
employed  on  special  duties,  and  the  Salaries  and 
Expenses  of  the  Inspectors of  Constabulary. 

Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  the  8th  day  of June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Man i ages 
Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill; 

* 

° 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next.  , 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Bankova 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  Act   (Ireland) 
Repeal  Bill; 

Bui. Eepeal 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day   of  June  next. 

The  Marine  Store  Dealers   (Ireland)  Bill  was,  Marine  Store 
Bili 

according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, 
for  Wednesday  the  10th day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South  African 
Second  Reading   of  the  South African  Loan  and  ^"ribuUon^ 
War  Contribution  Bill;  

bJU 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Finance  Bill  


Second  Reading   of  the  Finance  Bill;  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  t h  e  Irish  Land 

Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill; 

BilL 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
the  8th  day  of  June  next,  resolve  itself  into  the 
said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill  ; 

ran 

i . 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  8th  day  of  June  next. 

The said Resolutions,  being  read a second time, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Employment 

were  agreed  to. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
the  8th  day  of  June  next,  resolve  itself into  the 
said  Committee. 

Public Offices 
(Dublin) 
[Advances.] 

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  Public  Offices  (Dublin) 
[Advances]. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise  the 
issue,  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  such 
Sums,  not  exceeding  in  the whole  £ .  225,000,  as 
may  be  required  for the  purposes   of  any  A ct   of 
the  present  Session  for  the  acquisition  of  certain 
Land  in  JDublin, and for  the  erection  and  equip­
ment  of  a  Royal  College   of  Science  and  other 
Buildings  for  the  Public  Service;  and  to  autho­
rise  the  Treasury,  for  the  purpose   of  providing 
for  the  issue  and  repayment   of  sufch  Sums,  to 
borrow money by means of  Terminable  Annuities 
for  a  period  not  exceeding  Thirty  years,  such 
Annuities  to  be  paid  out of  moneys  to  be  pro­
vided  by  Parliament  for  the  Service   of  the 
Commissioners,  and  if  those  moneys  are insuffi-

VOL.   158. 

into  consideration  the  Employment   of  Children  ° f  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee;  

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­
sideration  upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June 
next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ;  

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  there   be  laid before  this House,   Royal 

a Return showing the annual Cost to  the CountryCommissions 
of  Royal  Commissions  and  Select  Committees,   Committees 
respectively,  appointed  since  the  year  1892.—   (Cost.) 
( M r.  Malcolm.) 

And  there  being  no further  Business  set down   Mr.  Speaker 

for  the  Afternoon  Sitting,  Mr.  Speaker  left  the  
Chair  till this  Evening's  Sitting. 

t he 

Evening  Sitting. 

Business. 

A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being   House  of 
put,  That  the power now possessed  by  the  House  1x11x18  (Veto.) 
of  Lords  to  yeto  any  Measure  adopted   by  the 
House 

E  E 2 

212 

21th—-28th 

1903. 


Ordered, .. .That  Standing  Orders  39,  129,  and  Private  Bills,

House  of  Commons  should  be:  limited  to  one 
Session  of  Parliament—(Mr.  Cremer);' 

J 

... .  r  ?  . 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Eight; 
The  Noes'to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Cremer,^ 

§30  he  suspended,  and.that  the.time  for  deposit- &0­
ing  iPetitions, ,and_  Memprials,,^aiijlgt,i  .Private
Bills,  or  against  any  Bill  to  confirm  any  Pro-
visional  Order OT . Provisional  Qertificate,  and
for  depositing  duplicates   of  any'  Documents
62.  relating  to  any. Bill  to,  c^nfi^m,,ftujtProvisional
Order  or  Provisional (Certificate, also for,deposit-
ing  at  the  Private  Bill  Office  all  Documents
relating  to  any  Order  under  the  Private  Legis­
lation  Procedure  ^ S e o t h d S ) " ' ' ^ ^'  IjBDd',.",'  be
emended  to  the  first  day  oh  whjch  the  House 
Notice  being  taken, that  Forty  Members  were  shall  kit  after:  the'Recess;^(The  Chairmai^j of 

So  it  parsed in  the  Negative. ' 

i M r.  Laboucmr'e: 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers for 

 8  ^ ^  ^ 

t h e f

' 
N o e 8  

Yeto, 

\ 
I 

118. 

J 

not  present:  — The  House  was  told   by  Mr.  Ways  and  Means.)  
Speaker ;  and Forty Members not being present: 
—The  House  was  adjourned   by  Mr.  Speaker, 
at  , twenty-five  .minutes  before  Twelve   of  the  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Pri- conSatioi'?1 
clqck,  :without  % .Question  first  p u t , t i U ^ T o- vate Legislation Procedure; (Scotland) Act,  1899, 
relating  to  the  Caledonian Railway  :  And  that 
morrow. 
Aav<yc«r aria^^'Mr. ;S8!icitof  'General 

Ordered,  That  leiWbV^iven  to bring in a Bill  Caledonian 

1 

[ N o.  6 5 .]  _ 

" 

28th 

t f lE  Houge, jnet-at/^wopf  |}ie  clock., 

P  K  A  Y  E  It  S. 

r i l ' H®   Dublin,  Wickl6w,md  Wexford 
' A"  ''B® 4 

Dublin, 
wlxtari  a nd 
Kailway  Bill  with  a New  Title,  as follo^eth  : '  ;; 
[New  Title.] 

ailway
read - thfe1' tMM>  tiiti^totf- paSS^di 

' 

for  Sco'l/anrf do  prepare,  and bring  it inl 

Ordered, That leave  be  giyen  to bring  in a Bill  Forth 
to  confirm  a Provisional  Order  under  the  P j i r  Q ^ a t i on
vater Legislation  Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1899,   Confirmation,
relating  to  the  Forth  Navigation  :  And  that  th§
Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor.  General  for
Scotland do  prepare, and brihg/it  in.  ' 

,

The  Lord  Advocate . presented  a  Bill   to  con- Caledonian 

-i-An  A ct   W  make provision iri^espeCt   of  the  firm  a  Provisional  Older  under   - the  Private  ®ailJay  Order 
Lease  of*" the  » Uhderta'kihg  'dff' the  'Dublin and  Legislation'  Procedure(Scotland)  Act,  1899,   Confirmation 
Kingstown  Railway  Company  to  the  Dublin,  relating  to  the  Caledonian Railway  :  And  the 
jjill  228. 
Wicklbw, '•Idtia'  We&fird- Railway  Company;  to  same  was read-th® fifSt time;  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time^Upon  Tuesday  the  9th  day  of
enable  the  DiiMniWibMd^&n&We^fbrd'^il-
June  next;  and   to  be  printed.
way  Company  to  make  certain  Diversion  Rail­
ways  and  other  Works;   to  raise  additional 
Money,  and for  other  purposes. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented  a  Bill  to  con,- Forth 

• -•«  > 

- Ordered,  Tbat  the  Clerk  do  c t oy  the 'Bill  Jtofirm  ' a  Provisional  Order  under  the  private  Qrdefatl°n 

the  Lords,  and'dO'Sife!-theirfeohcurrenbe."'1'''-'" 

Great 
and'western 
Bailway  Bill. 

The  Great  Southern  and  Western  Railway 

w a  s  r e a (^  ^ e  ^ r  d  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Legislation  Procedure 
relating  to  the  Forth  Navigation. 

(Scotland}  Act,  1899,   confirmation 
-

Bill. 

* -Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­
sideration  upon  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June
next.

The  Order  made  upon 

the  24th  day   of  Thames 

The  Midland  Great  Western  Railway   of  February  last,  That  the  Thames  Conservancy   Conservancy 

Midland 
Great Western  Ireland  Bill  was read  the  third  time, and  passed.  Bill  be  read  a  second  time,  was  read,  and  
irelaTd  M l  . 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  discharged. 
Ordered, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

1  ' 

The  Mullingar,  Kells,  and  Drogheda,  Railway

Mullingar, 
Kells,  and 
Bluwa^Bill.  Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

Bill  was read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Plymouth 
Corporation 
Bill. 

,  The  Plymouth  Corporation  Bill  was  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed.

tQrder$I,  r^That ,$ie,  Clerk  do.icaryy  th^BUly^o 

the  Lords, and*desire  their  concurrence.  . 

. .  r 

Caldwell.)

That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn.—(Mr. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions.,

Several  Public  Petitions  were  also  presented,   Vide Votes and 
and  read ;  and  referred  to  a  Select  Committee.  Sixth  Report. 

! - Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  'His- Ma- Suez  Canal
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Returns of  Shipping
and  Tonnage  passing  through  the  Suez  Canal, 
1900,  1901,  ana  1902  (in  continuation   of  Com-
: i 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the 

, 

, 

' 

• •  •  . 

Woolwich 
Borough 
Council  Bill. 

Exeter 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords,'] 

Lanarkshire 
and  Dumbar-
tonshire 
Railway  Bill.  


The  Woolwich Borough  Council  Bill  was  read  mercial,  No.   2,  1902). 

the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Qrdered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  tlie  Bill  to  Table. 

t&e  ' L o r a s / a hd  desxre..thejbc.concuijepc^.. 

The  Lord'  Advocate"'presented;   by  His"Ma- Education 
the  (Scotland.)

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Minute  of 

tion  the  Exeter  Railway  Bill  \_Lords~\.

The  House  proceeded  to-take  into  considera- Committee  of  Council on  Education  in  Scotland,
dated,  28th  May  1903,  providing  for t, the  dis­
, Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 
tribution  of  the  General  Aid  Grant 
(with 
explanatory  Memorandum). 

j-V 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-

tion  .th«j. Lanarkshire ^xi^. Drnibffr^ons^i^,  Rail- Table.

way  Bill,  as  anft^uded in 

Committee., x  - <  •>

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time.  Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,i—Return  to  an  Local  


Order,  dated  the  8th  day  of  July,  in  the  last  


Middlesbrough  The  House  proceeded   to  take-into  considera- Session  of  Parliament,  for.:a  Return  showing—  of  Land!/ 0 11  

jgg 
OorporaMo^.,.,  tion  the  Middlesbrough  Corporation  i-Bill,  as 

• (a)  The  Number   of  Instances in  which,  be-
tween'.the > 24th  day  of  June  1897  and  the  3.1st  


.-•:. 

amendedin  the Committee.: 

/  ' 

> 

v 

Ordered)iThat  the- Bill lbe< read' the ithird  time.  day  of  March  1902,  Local  Authorities  acquired  

' : - L a nd 
1 

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No. 65.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

28$  May. -8th  June. 

218 


Land  for  Allotments  and  Small  Holdings  by  (1) 
Compulsory  Purchase;  (2)  Purchase   by  Agree­
ment ;  (3)  Compulsory  Hiring;  (4)  Hiring   by 
Agreement  ;  and  in  each  case  the  Parish  in 
which  such  Land  has been  acquired;  the  Acre­
a g e;  and  the  Number   of  Tenants to  whom  the 
Allotments  and  Small  Holdings  are  let  under 
the  A c t s: 

(b)  The  Number   of  Cases  in  which  Parish 
Councils,  between  the  same  dates,  acquired  by 
purchase  or  hiring  Land  for other  purposes  than 
Allotments;  and  in  each  case  the  Quantity 
of  Land  and  the  Purpose  for  which   it  was 
acquired: 

(c) The Number  of Cases in which,between  the 
dates  mentioned,  (1)  representations'were  made 
by  Parish  Councils  to  County  Councils  under 
Section  10  (1)   of  the  Local  Government  Act, 
1894, with  regard  to  the  hiring  of  Land  com­
pulsoi'ily  for  Allotments;  (2) Orders  were  made 
by  County  Councils  on  such  representations; 
(3)  such  Orders  were  confirmed   or  disallowed 
by  the  Local  Government  Board. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return do  lie  upon the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

British"  South 
Africa 
(Taxation  of 
Natives.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presentedj—Re­
turn  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  the 
24th  day  of  February  last,  for  a  Return  relative 
to  British  South  Africa 
(Taxation   o f  Natives). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

-

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

No.  183. 

Ordered,  That there he laid before  this  House, 
a  Return  showing  particulars  with  respect  to 
Advances  for  purchase  of  Holdings  and  repay­
ments  to  Land  Commission  under  Clauses  1 and 
40 of  the  Irish  Land  Bill.—(Mr.  Wyndham.)

Mr.  Wyndham accordingly  presented  the  said 

Return.,' 

:-•.<,,..•...»• 

:<•;..  ...... 

The  Order,  of  the  day." being, read,-for- .the WoM&Upt£» 
Second  Reading  of  the  WorkmenyS'Compensas  Competition 
tion  A ct  (1897).Amendment;(Sefimen):Bilb;  r!5a imendmlnt 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  (Seamen)  Bill, 

upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day  of  June  next. 

The  Bishopric of  BristolJMW  [Lords]  was read  Bishopric  of  


the  first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be read  a  second  Pj?^*  

time  upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day  of  June 
next  ; -and  to  be  printed. 

\ 

jjjj]  229  


The  Ecclesiastical  Commissioners Bill  [Lords]  Ecclesiastical 
was read  the  first  time ;  iand ordered  to  be  read  Commissioners 
a  second  time  upon  Wednesday  the  10th  day   of 
June  next;  and  to be  printed. 

g;,, 
1 

r 

; 

General  Laurie, 

supported  by  Sir  Walter  Medical  Act 


Foster,  Sir  John  Tuke,  Mr.  Rothschild, 
Howard  Vincent,  M r.  Middlemore,Sti'Man-
$ $ $  $ 
cherjee Bhoibnayyree,'presented  a' Bill  to  amend  
 ' Bill 232. 
the  Medical  Act,  1886  :  And  the  same  was  

ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  

the  8th  day  of  June  next;  and   to be  printed.  


Sir  (1886)  


A  Motion  was made,  aftd  the'  Question  beirig  Sugar 


proposed,. That  leave  be.given   to  bring  in  a  Bill  (.'onvoniiua. 

to  make  provision  for  'giving  effect   tb  a  Con­
vention  signed  oh: the  Fifth  jday   of  March, 
Nineteen  hundred  and  two,  in  relation to  Sugar  

•—(Mr. Bonar  Law)  ;  


And  the  Motion  being  opposed,  after  a  brief  Mr.  Speaker 

explWatory  sMtenibnt'  frond  the  Me'ihbe'r  who 
made  the  Motion  and  from  a  Member  who  (pursuant  to 
opposed  it, vMr.  Speaker  put  the  Question,   in  S.O.  No.  11.) 
pursuance  of  Standing  Ordfer Nd.  11 ; 

puts the 
Question 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to the "Right;' 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

142. 


82. 


"I; 

f 

Ordered, That  the said  Return   do  lie  upon the 

Tellers'for 

Table;  and be-printed.«, 

. 

;  

. . 

Yeas, 

V-&le$itn(ter  Acland­

,  Hood? 
[ M r.  Anstruther: 

Patent Office 
Extension 
BUI. 

Ordered, That  the  Examiners   of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills  do  examine  SJthe  Patent  Office 
Extension  Bill  with  rgspect   to. .compliance  with, 
the  Standing  Orders  relative  to  Private  Bills.— 
( M r.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban 
District 
Council  Bill. 

. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes.> 

All  Saints, 
Poplar  (Eatc 
Abolition), 
Bill 
[Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Western 
Valleys 
(Monmouth­
shire) 
Sewerage 
Board  Bill. 

Mr.  Heyicood  Johnstone  reported  from  the. 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,"in  the 
the  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District 
case  of 
Council  Bill,  they had  examined  the  allegations 
in  the  IPreamfele  of  t&e  Bill,  and 
contained 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of the  Bill  a,s passed  by  the 
Cohimittee, and1 found  tlie  sanie,  as  amended,  tq 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

-  The Deputy  Chairman reported the All  Saints, 
Poplar  (Rate  Abolition),  Bill  [Lords],  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Sir Alexander  Ilargreaves  Brown  reported from 

the  Committee  On  the  Western  Valleys  (M o n­
mouthshire)  Sewerage  Board  B i l l;  That  they 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of.the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same   so 
as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions  of 
the  Bill  as submitted  to  and  passed by the  Com­
mittee,  and  found  the  same, as  amended,  to  be 
true ; ' and had  gone'  through  the Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

s 

. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 
.
s

Table ;  and be  printed. 

VOL.  158. 

't Tellers'for  theYMiv Zow^/i; 

"••} iihJrt  T™ 

Noes, 

( M r.  Gibson  Bowles 

' So  it  wks resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  


Orderedf  That  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour,  and  Mr.  


Bonar  Law  do  prepare,  and  bring  in  the  Bill.  


Mr.  Bonar  Layic accordingly  presented  a  Bill  

Cottytotion 
to  make  provision  for.  giving  effect   to  a  Con-
Bill: 
vention  signed  on  the  Fifth  day,   of  .March,;  B i ll  2 3 0. 
Nineteen  hundred  and  two,  in  relation to  Sugar:  

And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday  

the  8th  day of  June  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Slotion ior the adjournment   Business c£ 


of  the  House  for  Whitsuntide  have  precedence   t he  H o u se  

ifsnnnlv.t 
i  : 
  ( S D p p l y ,) 

day  of  the  Business  of

"
n  Supply. —.  '

,  A-.-
  (Mr.

„  '  . 

-i-. 

Balfour.) 

Resolved,  That  this  House   do  now  adjourn  Adjournment 
until  Monday  the  8th  day   of  June  next.—(Mr.   (Whitsuntide.) 
Balfour.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit till a quarter  of  an  hour  after  Seveh of 

the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  the  8th  

day  of  June  next.  


[ N o.   66.] 

Monday,  8th June,  1903. 

I 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S, 

.V.I,..-.- 

.

.

.

.

.

.

  .  

- -

TH E  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House   The  Ghanaian. 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  ^ a  s 

y  s  a nd 

of  Ways  and  Means. 

E E  3 

The 

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­
Bridgwater 
Gas  Bill. 

214 

Sth June. 

1903.  [No. 66. 


The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Amendments  made   by  the  Lords   to  the 
Bridgwater  Gas  B i l l;  and  the  same  were  twice 
read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed   to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   Milford  Docks 

tion the  Milford  Docks  Bill  [Lords],   as  amended  Bill 
in  the  Committee. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the third  time. 

The  House° proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   Neath, 

tion  the  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  .^B^'nam'an 
Railway  Bill,   as  amended  in  the  Committee.  
Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
Svtton 
District  Water  tion  the  Amendments  made   by  the  Lords   to  the 
Sutton  District  Water  B i l l;  and  the  same  were 
Bai-
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  L o r d s;  and acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed   to  the  Amendments  made  b y  their 
Lordships. 

Blaekheath 
and Green- 
Electrio'Sght 
Bill. 

° 

The  Blackheath  and  Grcen?cicA District  Elcctric 

L i g ht  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Pelican and 
British 
o K u  ^ 
[Lords.J 

The  Pelican  and  British  Empire  Life  Office 
the  third  time,  and 

[Lords']  was  read 

Bill 
P a s s e d. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed   to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

The  Wolverhampton  and  Cannock  Chase  Rail-
(Extension   of  T i m e)  Bill  was  read  the  third 

Wolver- 
Cannock  ^ 
Chase 
Bailway 
Thne^BUL °£  the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

time,  and  passed. 

Urba^Distriot 
Council  Bill, 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Bill, 
as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Cleveland  and 
Durham 
Electric Power  P ° w er   Bill 
Bili  [Lords.]   mittee. 

T he  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Cleveland  and  Durham  County  Electric 
[lords'],  as  amended  in  the  Com-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Great  Western 
Kailway  Bill, 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion the  Great  Western  Railway Bill,  as amended 
in  the  Committee. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   North  Eastern 

tion the North  Eastern  Railway  Bill,  as amended  Bailway  Bill, 
in  the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made   to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   Romford and 

tion  the  Romford  and  District  Tramways  Bill,   District 
as  amended  in  the  Committee.  

^ramways 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   South  Wales 

tion  the  South  Wales  Mineral  Railway  Bill   Mineral 
[Lords]. 

£ & *] 

. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- Staffordshire 
tion  the  Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire  Canal   a n  d  Worces-
Bill  [Lords],^as  amended   in  the  Committee.  _  

B  Y  I  ^ " 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   Wellington  


tion  the  Wellington  (Salop)  Gas  Bill  [Lords], 
as  amended  in  the  Committee.

^J 0^ 
o r

  ^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

T he  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-   Wood  Green 
tion  ,  the  Wood.  Green  Urban  District  Council   Urban  District 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee.  

C o u n a  l  B i lL 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Belfast  Water  Bill  [Lords]   Belfast  Water 
Bl11  [-&<"'<**•] 

be  read  a  second  time  To-morrow.  

The  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District  Tram-   Dudley. 
ways  Bill  fLords'1  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and   Stourbridge, 
and  District 
Tramway 
Bill 

[Lords.]
The  Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water  Bill   Scunthorpe 

, L 
committed. 

. ..  

J 

J 

' 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  t i m e;  and  com-
j   J 
L  . ,. 
nntted. 

i>if,fcrict 

Water  Bdl 
[Lords.] 

And  Amendments  were  made   to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Shepshed  Urban  District  Gas  Bill 
was  read  a  second  time;  and  committed. 

[Lords]  Shepshed 

Urban District 
Gas  Bill' 
[Lords.  ] 

Grindleford, 
Baslow, and 
Bakewell 

Railway  Bill.  Railway  Bill,   as  amended  in  the  Committee.  


The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Grindleford,  Baslow,  and  Bakewell

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Hainault 
Forest  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Hainault  Forest  Bill,   as  amended  in  the 
Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Harrow and 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

iaiTxarirT   t i on  t he  H a r

. r ow   and  Stanmore.  Gas  Bill  [Lords'],

as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

India  Rubber, 
The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
Gutta  Percha,  tion  the  India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha, and  Tele-
Works 
Company 
Bill

graph  W o r ks  Company  Bill  [Lords],   as  amended 
in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

[Lords.]

London 
County 
Council 
(Money)  Bill.  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  London  County  Council  ( M o n e y)  Bill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Somerset  and  District  Electric  Power  Somerset  and 

Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and  com- District 
Electric 
mitted. 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.]
The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to  Forth 
take  into  consideration  the  Forth  Navigation  Navigation 
Order  Confirmation  Bill. 

Order 
Confirmation 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time  Bill. 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Ordered,  That  leave   be  given  to  bring  m  a  Pier and 
Bill   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   Harbour 
by  the  Board   of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  g X s ™  ' 
and  Harbour  A c t,  1861,  relating  to  Dawlish, 
Bude,  and  Sandown  :  A nd  that  M r.  Bonar  Law 
and  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour   do  prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

(No.  2.) 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Order  193A   be  sus­
pended,  and  that  the  Bill   be  read  (he  first  time. 

Mr.  Bonar  Law  accordingly  presented  a  Bill   Pier and 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   b y  Harbour 
the  Board   of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and 
Harbour  A c t,  1861,  relating   to  Dawlish,  Bude,  (No.  2)  Bill, 
and  Sandown:  A nd  the  same  was  read  the 
first  Bill  233. 
time. 

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Ordered.,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 

Examiners  of  Petitions
he  printed. 

Ordered, That  leave   be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
Provisional 
Orders  ( S o. 3.) by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier 
and  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to  Aultbea  and 
Petman:  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and  Mr. 
Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Ordered, That  Standing  Order  193A  be  sus­
pended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  read  the  first  time. 
Mr.  Bonar  Low  accordingly  presented  a  Bill 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by 
Provisional 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and 
Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill,  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to  Aultbea  and 
Bill  234 .  Pennan:  And  the  same  was read  the  first  time. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
Provisional  4 ) by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier 
Orders  (No, 
and  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to  Sligo, 
Limerick,  and  Dundalk:  And  that  Mr.  Bonar 
Law  and  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Order  193A  be  sus­
pended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  read  the  first  time. 
Mr.  Bonar  Law  accordingly  presented  a  Bill 
Pier  and  • 
Harbour 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by 
Provisional 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and 
Orders 
(No.   4)  Bill.  Harbour  Act,  1861, relating   to  Sligo,  Limerick, 
and  Dundalk:  And  the  same  was read  the  first 
time. 

Bill  235. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
Bill to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
Provisional 
Orders  (No. 5, ) by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier 
and  Harbour  Act,  1861, relating   to  Boscombe 
and  Bournemouth,  Carnarvon,  Gorleston,  Heme 
Bay,  and  Avoch:  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 
Ordered,  That  Standing  Order  193A  be  sus­
pended,  and  that  the  Bill   be  read  the  first  time. 
Mr.  Bonar  Law  accordingly  presented  a  Bill 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by 
Provisional 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and 
Orders 
(No.   5 )  Bill.  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to  Boscombe  and 
Bill  236.  Bournemouth,  Carnarvon,  Gorleston,  Heme  Bay,
and  Avoch:  And  the  same  was  read  the  first 
time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
Provisional 
Orders (No.  6, ) by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier 
and  Harbour  A c t,  1861, relating   to  Truro  and 
Salen  (Mull):  And  that  Mr.  Bonar  Law  and 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 
Ordered,  That  Standing  Order  193A be  sus­
pended,  and  that the  Bill  be read  the  first  time. 
Mr.  Bonar  Law  accordingly  presented  a  Bill 
Pier  and 
Harbour 
to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by 
Provisional 
the  Board of  Trade  under the  General  Pier  and 
Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill.  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to  Truro  and  Salen 

Bill  237. 

(Mull):  And  the  same  was read the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read  ;  and  ordered to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Votes  and 
Sixth  Report,  and  read;  and  referred  to  a  Select  Committee. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  also  presented, 

VOL.  158. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative   to  British  British  South 

South Africa  (Taxation  of  Natives),  which  was  
presented  upon  the  28th  day  of  May  last, be  Natives.) 
printed. 

No.  184. 

o t 

The  following Papers, presented   by  Command  Parliamentary 

of  His  Majesty  during  the  Whitsuntide  Recess, S^S® 
,., 
were  delivered  to  the  Librarian  of  the  House  of Recess!)n  1  6 
Commons  during  the  Recess,  pursuant  to  the 
Standing  Order  of  the  14th  August  1896 

Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  Trade  Reports 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  2987  to  2990. 

(Annual 

Series.) 

Copy of Protocol between the United  Kingdom   Treaty  Series 
and  the  United  States  of  Venezuela relating  to (No- 8> 1903')
the  Settlement  of  British  Claims  and  other 
matters;  signed  at  Washington,  13th  February 
1903;  together  with  Agreements  for  the  refer­
ence  of  certain  questions  to  the  Permanent 
Court of  Arbitration  at  The  Hague,  and for  the 
decision  of  the  Claims  by  a  Mixed  Commission; 
signed  at  Washington, 7th  May  1903. 

Copy  of  Papers relating  to  the  Investigation  Colonies, 

of  Malaria  and  other  Tropical  Diseases,  and  the 
establishment  of  Schools  of  Tropical  Medicine. 

Copy  of  Agricultural  Statistics  of  Ireland,  Agricultural 

with  detailed  Report  for the year  1902. 

(£e£ni) 

Copy   of  Sixty-fourth  Annual  Report   of  the  Public 

Deputy  Keeper   of  the  Public  Records.  

Records. 

Copy  of  Twenty-seventh  Annual  Report   of  Explosives. 

His  Majesty's  Inspectors   of  Explosives,  being 
for  the  year  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - .Douglas  presented,—   Corporal 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated  the Punishment. 
1 8 5 ' 
7th  day  of  May  last, for  a  Return  relative   to 
Corporal  Punishment. 

Return  to an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated   Experiments 

the  26th  day  of  May  last,  for a  Return  relative 
to  Experiments  on  Living  Animals. 

No  186 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-  Douglas  also  presented,  Polling 
pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parlia- l^stri«t3  ^ 
ment,—Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  County  Surrey.) 
Council  of  the  County  of  Surrey,  ordering  that 
a  second  Polling  Place   be  provided  for  the 
Parish  of  Godstone at  Blindley  Heath. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Returns be  printed. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  pursuant   to  the  Alkali,  &c. 
directions  Of several  Acts   of  Parliament,—Copy   w « » ks  Regu­
of  the  Thirty-ninth  Annual  Report  by the  Chief  ^ s i m d  * 
Inspector,  under  the  Alkali, &c. Works  liegula- 1892. 
tion  Acts,  1881  and  1892, of  Proceedings  during  No.  187. 
the  year  1902,  presented  to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Board  and to  the  Secretary  for  Scotland. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  His  Majesty's  Dublin 
Command,—Copy  of  Statistical  Tables  of  the  Metropolitan 
Dublin  Metropolitan  Police, for  the  year  1902. 

Police. 

Copy  of  Twelfth  Report   of  the  Congested  Congested 

Districts  Board  for  Ireland,  for the  year  ending  Board 
31st  March  1903. 

(Ireland.) 
Copy  of  Rule  made  by  the  Irish  Land  Com- Irish  Land 
Commission 
(Rules.) 

mission  as  to  Assistant  Commissioners,  dated 
the  18th  May  1903. 

Districts 

Mr.  Wyndham also presented,  pursuant  to  the Intermediate 

directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,  —  Copy  Education 
(Iceland.) 
of  Rule  made  by  the  Intermediate  Education  

Board  for Ireland appointing  the Places  at which 

Examinations  for  1903  shall  be  held.  


Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon the 


Table.  .  


E  E  4 

Mr. 



•1903.  [No.. 66. 

Strikes  and 
Lock-outs. 

Emigration 
and  Immigra­
tion. 

N o.  1 8 8. 

. - M r.  Gerald  Bfllfpur  ^Ye.sented,!  by  Bis  Ma-
jesty's Command  —Copy .pf.Repprfe^f  t h e ^ . a rd  annuatioh  Act,.  18,84,  dated  13th  May  1903, «on Act, 1884. 
of  Trade  (Labour  Department)  on  the  Strikes  declaring  that  Joseph  Woolverton, Royal  Labora­
and  Lock-outs  of  1902  in  the  United  Kingdom,  tory,  War  Office,  was appointed  without  a  Civil 
Service  Certificate  through  inadvertence  on  the 
and  on  Conciliation  and  Arbitration  Boards. 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute  under  the  Super-   Superannua­

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  part of  the  Head   of  his  Department. 

:  Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do lie  upon  the 
to  an  Order,  dated  the  27th  day  of  May  last, for 
a  Return  relative  to  Emigration  and  Immigra- Table;  and  that the Paper  relative  to thq London 
tion. 

County  Council  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do lie  upon the 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Return   be  printed.' 

Inebriates'' 
Act,  1898, 
Prisons 
(Scotland) 
Act,  1877, 
and  Secretary 
for  Scotland 
Acts,  1885-9. 

The  Lord  Advocate presented, pursuant   to  the; 
directions  of  a,n  A ct  of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Rule  made  by  the  Secretary  for  Scotland  as  to 
the  appointment  of  a  Visiting  Committee  to  the 
State  Inebriate  Reformatory  at  Perth. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table,:.' 

•'•" " 

" 

^ 

; 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant,   to  the  direc-  Local  Leans 

tions of  an  A ct   of  Parliament, was  laid  upon  the  F i m d­
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Accounts  of
  N o 
Receipts  and  Payments   by  the  Commissioners 
for the Reduction  of  the National Debt in respect 
of  the  Capital  and  Income  of  the  Local  Loans 
Fund 
for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902; 
together  with  the  Report   of  the Comptroller  and 
Auditor  General  thereon. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  be  printed. 

1 9 2­

South  Africa 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His 

Ordered,  That  there be laid  before this  House,  Irish  Land 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Draft  Customs  a  Return  giving;  the  text  of  the  Enactments  to 
Union  Convention  agreed   to  by  Representatives  which  reference  is made in  the  Irish  Land  Bill.  No. 193. 
of  the  British  Colonies  and  Territories  in South.  — (Mr.  Wyndham.') 
Africa  at  a Conference  at Bloemfontein  in  March 
1903. 

Mr.  Wyndham accordingly  presented  the  said  


Return. 


Aliens  (Natu. 
ralisation) 
(Transvaal 
and  Orange 
River  Colony, 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain also  presented,— 
Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  the 
20th  day of  May  last, for  a  Return  relative   to 
)  Aliens  (Naturalisation)  (Transvaal  and  Orange

N o.  1 8 9. 

Biver  Colony). 

Victoria  (the 
Constitution 
Act,  1903.) 
N o.  1 9 0. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  also  presented, 
pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parlia-
ment,—Copy  of  the  Constitution  Act,  1903 
(  Victoria). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  He upon  the 
Table;  and  that  the  said  Return,  and  the  Paper 
relative to  Victoria (the  Constitution  Act,  1903), 
be  printed. 

National 
Portrait 
Gallery. 

London 
County 
Council. 

No.  191. 

Imperial 
Institute 
Account. 

Superannua­
tions. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,^Copy   of  Forty-sixth  Annual 
Report  of  the  Trustees  of  the  National  Portrait 
Gallery  to  the  Lords  Commissioners  of  His 
Majesty's  Treasury,  being  for  1902-3. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament, 
—Copy   of  I.  Return  (in  pursuance   of  Act   32  & 
33  Vic.  c.  102,  s.  49)  showing,  up  to  the  31st 
March  1903  :  (I.)  The  Amount   of  Consolidated 
Stock;  ( I I .)  The  Application   of  the  Money 
raised  by  such  Stock  ;  ( I I I .)  The  Sums  carried 
to  the  Consolidated  Loans  Fund  ;  ( I V .)  The 
Application  of  the  Consolidated  Loans  Fund: 
and  (V.)  A n  Estimate  of  the  Expenditure  of  the 
Council  for  all  purposes,  for  the  year  ending 
:ilst  March  1904  : 
suance  of  Act  38  & 39  Vic. c. 65, s.  13)  showing, 
up to  31st  March  1903 :  (I.)  All  Moneys  raised 
by  the  Metropolitan  Board   of  Works  and  the 
Council  since  the  passing  of  the  Act,  for  the 
purposes  mentioned  in  the  A c t;  and  (II.)  Par­
ticulars  in  relation  to  every  Parish,  District, 
Union,  or  Place  in  respect  whereof  a Loan  has 
been  obtained  from  the  Metropolitan  Board   of 
Works  or  the  Council  since  the  passing  of  the 
Act. 

And  II.  Return  (in  pur­

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  dated  26th  May 
1903,  directing 
the  Imperial  Institute 
Account  shall,  be  audited  by  the  Comptroller 
and  Auditor  General. 

that 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute  under  the  Super­
annuation  Act,  1859,  dated  23rd  May  1903, 
declaring  that, for  the  due and  efficient discharge 
of  the  duties  of  the  office of  Third  Assistant  to 
the Chief  Crown Solicitor for Ireland professional 
or  other  peculiar  qualifications  not  ordinarily  to 
be  acquired  in  the  Public  Service  are  requisite. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon the 


Table  ;  and be  printed.  


Ordered,  That  there  be laid  before  this  House,   p i e r  and 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  Harbour 
the Proposals contained in the Provisional  Orders 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  (No. l)  Bill 
(No.   1)  Bill  \_Lords].—(Mr.  Bonar 
Orders 
Law.) 

[Lords.'] 

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid  before this  House,  Pier and 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  Harbour 
the Proposals  contained in the Provisional Orders  orders°nal 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional   (No.  2)  Bill. 
Orders  (No.   2)  Bill,—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Ordered,  That  there be laid before  this  House,   pi e r  and 
a  Copy   of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  Harbour 
the Proposals contained  in the Provisional Orders  Q^™ Ional 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  (No. 3) nil u 
Orders  (No.   3)  Bill.—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid before this House,  Pier  and 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of pra0rv^™JIlal 
ithe  Proposals contained in the  Provisional Orders orders10"*1 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional   (No.  4)  Bill. 
Orders  (No.  4)  Bill.—(Mr,  Bonar  Law.) 

Ordered,  That  there be  laid before  this House,   pier  and 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  Harbour 
the  Proposals contained in the Provisional Orders  orders°nal 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional   (No.   5)  Bill. 
Orders  (No.   5)  Bill,—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid before  this House,  Pier  and 
a  Copy   of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  Harbour 
the  Proposals contained in the Provisional Orders  orders'0"31 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  (No.   6)  Bill. 
Orders  (No.   6)  Bill.—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself   Supply 

into  the .Committee  of  Supply. 

[llth  allotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Revenue  Departments. 

1.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  563,000,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  dav 

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217 


of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses   of 
the  Customs  Department: 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question, That 
Item  A 
(Salaries)   be  reduced  by   £ .  100,  in 
respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  Chairman —  (Sir 
Edward  Strachey),—put,  and  negatived. 
Original  Question  again  proposed: 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  559,000,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Whitley);

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for the fMr.  Whitley, 

Yeas, 
f 

(.Mr.  Toulmin: 
fSh'  Alexander 

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letters tor  the I  H g o d ^ 

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Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 562,900,  be 
granted  for  the said Service—(Captain  Norton);

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the f Captain  Norton, 

Yeas, 

\ Mr.  Herbert  Samuel: 
(Sir  Alexander 

AclandA

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m  ii 
Tellers for  the J 

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[ M r.  Anstruther: 

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Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
2.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed, That 
a  Sum, not exceeding  £ .  1,370,500, be granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  and Expenses  of 
the  Inland  Revenue  Department: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­

•

  posed,  That  Item  E 

(Commuted  Allowances, 
&c.) be  reduced  by  £.200—(Mr. Gibson Bowles)  : 
—Motion,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  1,370,400,  be 
granted  for the said  Service—(Mr.  Soares);

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers for  the fMr.  Soares,  


Yeas, 
,. 
Tellers  for  the)  
JNoes, 

,, 

\ Mr.  Charles Allen  : 
f Sir  Alexander 

AclandA

H o o dj  

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

I  1 2 9­
J 

Piccadilly,  and  Brompton  Railway 
Powers)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

(Various Brompton 

Railway 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time.  K ^ B i l l  . 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

^ay ] alI°ttefl 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Revenue  Departments. 

1.   £ .  2,549,430,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Working  Expenses   of  the  Post 
Office  Telegraph  Service. 

Class  I V. 

2.  £.88,619,   to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  other  Expenses  of  the  British 
Museum,  and of  the  Natural  History  Museum, 
including  certain  Grants in  Aid, 

3.  £.7,027,   to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses of  the  National  Gallery, 
and  of  the  National  Gallery   of  British  Art, 
Millbank,  including  a  Grant  in  Aid  for  the  pur­
chase  of  Pictures. 

4.   £ .  2,445,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  National  Portrait 
Gallery,  including  a  Grant  in  Aid  for  the  pur­
chase  of  Portraits. 

5.  £.3,281,   to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Wallace  Collection 
(Hertford  House). 

6.  Motion  made, and  Question proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 23,780, be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum necessary  to 
defray  the Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year ending  on  the 31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  sundry  Grants   in  Aid  of 
Scientific  Investigation,  &c„  and  other  Grants  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 23,680,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Dalziel); 

47. 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Dalziel, 

Yeas, 

I Mr.  Markham: 

Tellers for  the} 

Noes, 

|Mr. Anstruther: 

1 
J 

36. 

Acland-^ 

> 119. 
J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
3.  £.536,790,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 

Expenses  of the  Post  Office  Packet  Service. 

Resolutions  to be  reported. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 2,549,430,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary   to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  and  Working 
Expenses  of  the  Post  Office Telegraph  Service  ; 

And,   it  being  half  an  hour  after Seven  of the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That  the  Committee 
had come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  the  Committee  had made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them referred;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to  move, That the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

G r e at

Northern,
Piccadilly,  and

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Great  Northern, 

y  O L .  1 5 8. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
7.   £ .  77,100,  to  complete  the  Sum  for  Grants 
in  Aid   of  the  Expenses  of  certain  Universities 
and  Colleges  in  Great  Britain,  and  of  the  E x­
penses  under  the  Welsh  Intermediate  Education 
A c t,  1889. 

Resolutions  to  be  reported. 

Class  V I I. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  27,000,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for the  Salaries  and  other  Ex­
penses of  Temporary  Commissions,  Committees, 
and  Special  Inquiries : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  26,900, be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Caldwell) ; 

Tuesday,  9th  June,  1903  : 

And, it  being  Midnight, the Chairman  left  the' 

Chair to  make  his Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Wednesday  next. 

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6 6. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred  ;  and that  he  was 
directed to  move,  That  the  Committee  may  have 
leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this House  will, upon  Wednes­

day  next,  again  resolve 
Committee. 

itself  into  the  said 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
Supply 
into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon 
[22nd  April] 
Eeport. 
the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was  reported  from  the 
[Postponed 
Resolution.] 	 Committee  of  Supply, and  which Resolution  was 

then  postponed  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 
further  consideration  upon  Wednesday 

into 
next. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

; The  Order  of  the; day  being  read, for  taking   Employment, 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con-: 

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Sugar 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  B i l l;  goim 

onvention 

Bill. 


Ordered,:  T h at  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
ments  (Funds)  'Bill; 

_ 

(  un<  ; 

i  . 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent  office 

Extension 

Second  Reading  of  the  Patent  Office  Extension 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
• Power) 

[Expenses.] 

The Order  of  the  day being  read,  for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  on  Railways 
(Electrical  Power)  [Expenses] 5 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Outdoor 

Third  Reading   of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen-  ®<' lief 

v  i v  n 

'	 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

sioners)  Bill; 

(Pensioners) 
p,in. 

Wednesday  next. 

Public  Offices 
(Dublin) 
[Advances.] 

The Order   of  the  day  being  read, for receiving 
the  Report  from the Committee  on Publie Offices 
(Dublin)  [Advances] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill.  B i l l; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Wednes­
day, next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

The  Order of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
(Borrowing) 

into  consideration  the  Education 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

/ 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  Second  time 

this  day; 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into consideration  the  London  Education  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

South  African 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Contrilration^1* S e c o n d  ;  Reading  of  the  South African  Loan  and 
Biii. 

'  War  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The Order  of the day  being  read, for  resuming   Church 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Discipline 
upon  the  12th  day  of  May last, That  the  C h u r c h  2 )  B,1L 
Discipline  (No.   2)  Bill  be  committed  to  a  Select 
Committee; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Elementary 

Second  Reading   of  the  Elementary  Education  Education 
(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill  ; 
a nd 

_  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time Children) 

upon  Wednesday  next.  

I,in-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Merchumlise  


Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks M a r ks  Bi]1­
Bill; 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Fisheries 
Second  Reading  of.  the  Fisheries  (Ireland)  Acts   (Ireland)  Acts 
A 
Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 
Bil]_ 

T>-II 

-	 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  

upon  Monday  the  22nd  day   of  this instant  June.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Medical  


Second  Reading   of  the  Medical  A ct 
Amendment  (JNo.   2)  Bill;  

( 1 8 8 6 ) ^ 0 8 8^ 

(No.  2)  Bill.  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Criminal 

this  day. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill;  

Aliens  Bill. 

, 

, Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Finance  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

upon  Friday  next. 

Second  Reading of  the  Finance  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Iris'n  Land 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill  ; 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read, for resuming   Railways 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  (Private 
upon the  8th day  of  May  last, That  the Railways   Sichllgs)  BlU­
(Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itsjelf into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the Debate be  further adjourned 


till  Tuesday  the  16th  day  of  this  instant  June.  


T he  Order  of. the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ireland 
Development  Second  Reading  of"  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

Grant  Bill  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  t he   Working 
Classes  (London)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill,  


inis  day. 

upon  Wednesday  next,  


The 


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8th—9^ June. 

2 IS 


Lands 
Valuation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Lands  Valuation  (Scot­
land)  Bill ; 
_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Municipal 
Corporations 
(.iudit)  Bill.' 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Municipal  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Parliamentary 
Voters 
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April 
last,  That  the 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, ThattheDebate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Aged 
Pensioners 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Aged  Pensioners  (No.  2) 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Aged 
Pensioners 
(No.  3)  Bill. 

Foreigners' 

Bill. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords]

.  (Standing 
Orders not 
previously 
inquired into 
complied 
with.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading   of  the  Aged  Pensioners (No.   3) 
Bill; 

  . 
r

.

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit till  seven minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

[No.  67.] 

Tuesday, 9th June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at T wo   of  the  clock. 

P E A Y EB   S. 
[ R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
L  from  one   of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 

for  Private  Bills,  That,   in  the  case  of" the  fol­
lowing  Bills,  originating 
in  the  Lords,  and 
referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into, 
and  which  are  applicable  thereto,  have  been 
complied  with,  viz.:— 

Cardiff  Railway  Bill 
Preston,  Chorley,  and  Horwich  Tramways 

[Lords], 

Bill  [Lords], 

Torquay  Corporation  Water  Bill 
[Lords]. 
British  Gas Light  Company  (Norwich)  Bill 

[Loi-ds] 

Tynemouth  and  District  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords].

Worthing  Corporation 

(Tramways)  Bill 

[Lords]. 

~~  ­

Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire  Navigation 

Bill  [Lords].  . 

:  London, Brighton,  and South Coast  Railway 

Bill  [Lords']. 

Port  Talbot  Railway  and
. 
Saint  Philip's  Chapel  (Regent

[Lords], 

[Lords], 

King's  College,  London,  Bill 
Aston  Manor

  Improvement  Bill

  Docks

  Bill 

  Street)

  Bill 

[Lords], 

[Lords], 

VOL.  158. 

Hastings  Tramways 

(Extensions)  BUI 

[Lords].

South  Lancashire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords], 
Dewsbury,  Batley,  and  Birstal  Tramways 

Bill 

[Lords}.

Chard Corporation  Gas and  Electricity  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council  Bill 

[Lords]. 

' '' 

Jewish  Colonisation  Association 

Bill 

1 

[Lords]. 

; 

Ordered, That  the Bills   be read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—-Report iSubstituted 
fisl

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for ®ills

Private  Bills,  That,  in. respect  of  the  following  Srde?s S  

Bills,  introduced  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  complied  

the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  with,)  

Act,  1899,  and  which  the  Chairman  of  Ways  

and  Means  had  directed  to  originate  in , the 

House  of  Lords,  the  Standing  Orders  have  been i  •  

complied  with, viz. :— 


Scottish  Central  Electric  Power 
[Lords], 

tuted)  Bill 

| 

Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land  Com- 1 
pany,  Limited  (substituted), Bill  [Lords],  " 
and  Hutcheson's 
(substituted)  Bill 

Hutcheson's 

Hospital 

Educational  Trust 
[  Lords]. 

; 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,  t— Report  Provisional  

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ®rtder®ills 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  follow- orders Eg 

ing Bill, referred   on  the  First  Reading  thereof,   applicable  

the  Standing  Orders which are applicable thereto  tliere!;0  

" 
. 
, 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.  : — 

complied 
with.) 

, 

n

,

Military  Lands  Provisional  Orders  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


To-morrow, 


Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Provisional 
(lor  BiIIs 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for   Ol'
Private Bills, That,  in  thecase   of  the  following 
Bills,  referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  applicable.) 
no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  viz.:— 

Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  17)  Bill.  


Local  Government 
(No.  18)  Bill.  


Provisional  Order 

Broughty  Ferry  Gas Provisional  Order  Bill.  

Hamilton  Burgh  Provisional  Order  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the Bills   be  read  a second  time  


To-morrow. 


Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Patent Office 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Extension  Bili 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  ox  the  following  S r s "  ^ 
Bill,  referred  pursuant  to  the  Order  of  the  applicable 
House  of  the  28th day  of  May last, the  Standing  thereto 
Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  have  been ^tli!)1<~ 
complied  with,  viz,:— 

Patent  Office Extension  Bill. 

. 

Mr.  Speaker  informed  the  House  that   he  had  Imprisonment 
following  letter  relative  to  the °f  a  Member, 

received  the 
imprisonment  of  a  Member 

(Mr.M'Hugh) 

From  the  High  Sheriff,  County 

„ 

To  the Right  Honourable  The  Speaker,  House  


of  Commons.  :  


Sir, 

Siigo,  8th  June  1903.  


I  beg  to  inform  you  that,  on  the  6th  June  

1903,  I  arrested  Patrick  Aloysius  M'Hugh,  Esq., 
M.P.  for  the  North  Division   of  Leitrim,  and 
delivered  him  into  the  custody   of  the  Governor 
of  Sligo Gaol,  acting  on  an  Order  of  the  Right 
Honourable  Mi*. Justice  Ross,  Land  Judge   of 
the  Chancery  Division  of  the  High  Court   of 
Justice  in  Ireland,  dated  18th  day of  April  1902. 
I  enclose 

F  F  2 

 
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220 

9th June. 

1903. 

[No. 67. 


I  enclose  copy  of 

the  Order  and  Warrant 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Finance  Bill. 

respectively. 

I  have  the  honour to  remain, 

Sir, 
Your  obedient  Servant, 

A.  C.  O'Hara, 
High  Sheriff  of  Sligo. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and 

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Vide Votes and 
Sixth Report.  a n ( j  r e a d;  and  referred   to  a  Select  Committee. 

Several  P u b l ic  Petitions  were  also  presented, 

Intoxicating 
(Licences 
Refused.) 

No.  194. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - Douglas  presented,— 
Return  to' an  Address   t o  His  Majesty, dated   t he 
27th  day   of  May  last, for  a  Return  relative   to 
Intoxicating  Liquors  (Licences  Refused). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return   do  lie  upon 

the  Table;  and  be  printed. 

Arrests  for 
DIre?aknd.)eS8  0 r d e r '  d a t ed   , t he   18th  day  of  May 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,—  Return  to  an 
last,  for 
No  195  Returns  relative  to  Arrests  for  Drunkenness 

(Ireland). 

Ordered, That  the  said Return   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Education 
(Scotland.) 

Tristan  da 
Cunha, 

Private 
Legislation 
Procedure 
(Scotland) 
Act,  1899. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Thirtieth  Annual 
Report   by  the  Accountant  for  Scotland   to  the 
Scotch  Education  Department. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon the 

Table.  • 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,   by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Further  Corre­
spondence  relating  to  the  Island  of  Tristan  da 
Cunha (in  continuation  of  [C.  8357],  February 
1897. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported, 
That,  after  conferring  with  the  Ghairman   of 
Committees  of  the  House   of  Lords,  for  the 
purpose  of  determining  in  which  House  of  Par­
liament  the  respective  Bills  should   be 
considered,  under  the  Private  Legislation  Pro­
cedure (Scotland)  Act, 1899, they had determined 
that  the  Bills  contained   in  the  following  List 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  viz.:— 
Scottish Central  Electric  Power  Bill. 
Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land  Com­

first 

pany,  Limited,  Bill, 
Hutcheson's  Hospital 

Educational  Trust  BilL 

and  Hutcheson's 

National 
Expenditure.  before  the  Select  Committee  on  National  E x­

Ordered, That  the  Minutes  of  Evidence  taken 

penditure  in  Session  1902  be  referred  to  the 
Select  Committee  on  National  Expenditure.— 
( Sir  James  Fergusson.) 

Police' 
(Super-
annuation) 
Bill. 

Bill  238.  


Mr.  Cochrane presented  a  Bill   to  amend  the 

Police  Act,  1890,  with  respect   to  Superannua­
tion :  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Monday  n e x t;  and   to  be 
printed. 


Second  Reading  of  the  Finance  B i l l; 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question  

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  

second  time;  


A n  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  That"   to  the  end of  the  Question,  and  adding 
the words  "this  House considers that the financial 
"  policy  of  His  Majesty's  Government,   in  the 
"  remission  of  indirect  taxation  imposed  only 
"  last year for purposes  of a permanent  character, 
"involves  a  needless  and  injurious  disturbance 
"  of  Trade  and  a  serious  loss  to  the  Revenue, 
"  without  substantial  relief to the consumer  ;  and 
"  that,  if  any  remission  of  indirect  taxation  is 
"  considered necessary by  His Majesty's  Govern­
"  ment, such remission  ought   to  be  made  by  a 
"  reduction of  the  Duties  proposed  to be  levied 
"  on Tea or otberarticles of general  consumption" 
— ( M r.  Chaplin),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be left  out  stand  part   of  the 
Question  ;—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And,  it being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
till  this 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The Order  of  the day  being  read, for resuming   Finance  Bill, 

the  adjourned Debate  on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  9th  day  of  this  instant  June,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Finance  Bill  be  now  read  a second  time ; 

in  the  remission  of 

Which  Amendment  was, to  leave  out  from  the 
word  "  T h a t"   to  the  end  of  the  Question,  in 
order  to  add  the  words  "  this  House  considers 
"  that  the  financial  policy   of  His  Majesty's 
indirect 
"  Government, 
"  taxation  imposed  only  last  year  for  purposes 
"  of  a  permanent  character,  involves  a  needless 
"  and injurious disturbance of Trade and a serious 
"  loss to  the  Revenue,  without  substantial  relief 
"  to  the  consumer;  and that,  if  any  remission  of 
"  indirect  taxation  is  considered  necessary  by 
"  His  Majesty's  Government,  such  remission 
"  ought  to be  made  by  a reduction  of  the  Duties 
"  proposed  to be  levied  on  Tea  or  other  articles 
"  of  general  consumption"—(Mr.  Chaplin),—
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed, 
That  the  words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand 
part  of  the  Question :—The  House resumed  the 
said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Debate   be  now  adjourned 
—  (Major  Seely)  :—  It  was  resolved 
in  the 
Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  T o­

morrow. 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer  reported   Supply 

from the  Committee   of  Supply of  the  8th  day  of 
this  instant  June  (Afternoon  Sitting)  several sitting] 011 
Resolutions  ;  which  were  read,  as follow  : 

Report. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  

Revenue  Departments.  


Trade  Marks 
(Cotton 
Wares)  Bill. 
Bill  239. 

Sir  William  Houldsworth,  supported   by  Sir 
William Holland,  presented  a  Bill to  amend  the 
Law  relating  to  the  registration  of  Trade  Marks 
in  respect  of  Cotton  Wares  :  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday 
next;  and   to  be  printed. 

1.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  5 6 3 , 0 0 0,   be  Customs 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum Department, 
necessary  to  defray the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for the Salaries  and 
Expenses  of  the  Customs  Department. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Dougtas, 
supported   by 
Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill.  Mr.  Cochrane,  presented  a  Bill   to  amend  the 
Bill 240.  Metropolitan  Streets  Act,  1867 :  And  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Monday  n e x t;  and  to  be  printed. 

2.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  1,370,500, be  inland 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum ^ev®"tuce 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries and 
Expenses  of  the  Inland  Revenue  Department. 

.  3.  That 

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221 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

Post Office 
Packet 
Service, 

3.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  536,790,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary to  defray the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st  day of  March  1904,  for  the  Expenses 
of  the  Post  Office Packet  Service. 

sideration  upon  Friday  next.  


The  Qrder   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar  

Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  B i l l;   Convention 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

' 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

this  day.  


time,  were  agreed tQ. 

Public Offices 
(Dublin) 
[Advances.] 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer  reported 
from  the  Committee  on  Public  Offices (Dublin) 
[Advances]  a  Resolution;  which  was  read,   as 
followeth  : 

That it is  expedient  to  authorise  the  issue, out 
of  the  Consolidated  Fund,   of  such  Sums,  not 
, exceeding  in  the  whole   £ .  225,000,  as  may  be 
required  for  the  purposes   of  any  Act   of  the 
present  Session  for  the  acquisition   of  certain 
Land  in  Dublin,  and for the  erection  and  equip­
ment  of  a  Royal  College   of  Science  and  other 
Buildings  for  the  Public  Service;  and   to  autho­
rise the  Treasury,  for  the  purpose  of  providing 
for  the  issue  and  repayment  of  such  Sums,  to 
borrow money  by  means of Terminable  Annuities 
for  a  period  not  exceeding  Thirty  years,  such 
Annuities  to  be  paid  out of  moneys to  be  pro­
vided  by  Parliament  for  the  Service   of  the 
Commissioners,  and  if  those  moneys  are insuffi­
cient, out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund. 

The  said  Resolution being read a  second time  ; 
A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Committee  in  the  said  Resolution  :—-And  a 
Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
the  clock  on  Wednesday 

after  Twelve   of 
morning; 

Wednesday,  I0M  June, 1903  : 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  this 

day. 

Education

(Borrowing)
Bil1­

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
(Borrowing; 

into  consideration  the  Education 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  fov  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-  improvements 
ments (Funds)  B i l l;  
(Funds)  Bill. 

_ 

Ordered, That the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent Office 

Second  Reading  of  the  Patent  Office Extension Extension 
Bill:

m

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of the  day being  read, for resuming   Cruelty to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day   of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  Act  ®° tve™ment 
(1888)  Amendment  (London)  Bill;  
Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  (London) 

upon  Tuesday  the  23rd  day  of  this 
June. 

instant  Bil1, 

The  Military  Lands  Bill  was,  according   to  Military Lands 

Order,  read  a second  time  ;  and committed  to  a BiII> 
Committee  of  the whole  House, for  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Medical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  A ct  (1886) Amendment, 
(No?2)^11. 
Amendment  (No.  2 )  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The Order  of  the  day being read, for  resuming   Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  p0fc?r? 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Par-  ^ if 
liamentary Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

• 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

till  this  day. 

this  day. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  f,andon  Education  Bill, 
as amended  in  the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this day. • 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit till  three  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

,

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African
Loan  and War  Second  Reading   of  the  South African  Loan  and 
Contribution

"War  Contribution  Bill;

. 

. 

. 

[No.  68.] 

Wednesday,  10th June,  1903. 

1  "

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

this  day. 

P R A T E R S. 

. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Ireland 
Development 
Grant  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Employment 
of  Children 
BilL 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment   of  Children 
Bill, as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

V  O L  .  1 5 8. 

TH E  House  proceeded   t o  take into considera-  London 

tion  t he   Amendment  made  by  t he   Lords  to  Hydraulic 
' 
o w er   u

the  London  Hydraulic  Power  B i l l;  and the same
was twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  All  Saints,  Poplar  (Rate  Abolition),  Bill   Ail  Saints, 

[.Lords'] was read  the  third  time, and  passed. 

AboiM^f*0 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to em [z°ri's,] 

the  Lords  ;  and acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath, agreed  t o  the  same, without  Amendment. 

F  F  3 

The 

 
 
 
 
 
 




 
Middles, 
brough 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  Middlesbrough  Corporation  Bill  was  read 

the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence, 

• 

| 

" 

"  • 

.  Ordered,  That  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  

Baker  Street 
and Waterloo 
 Bailway  (Transfer)  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 
Bailway 

(Transfer) 

Bill. 

To-morrow. 

Exeter 
Bailway  Bill 
[Lords-.] 

The  Exeter  Railway  Bill  [ Lords]  was read  the 

third  time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  Lanarkshire  and Dumbartonshire  Railway 

Lanarkshire 
and  Dumbar,  Bill  was read  the  third  time,  and passed, 
Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Lima Railways  The  Lima  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 
Bill  [Lords.] 

t i m 6j  a nd 

t h i fd 

pasged> 

t he 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

The  South  Yorkshire  Joint  Railways  Bill  was 

South 
JdntShire 
Railways  Bill.'  Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

time,  and  passed. 

reac* 

the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Dover 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take into  considera-
tion  the  Dover  Corporation  Bill,  as amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Knott End  Railway (Extensionof  Time) 

Knott  End 
Railway 
(Extension  of  Bill  [Lords]  ;
Time)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban 
District 

Council  Bill,  Bill,  as  amended  in the  Committee.  


The.  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-
tion  the  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District  Council 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Wigan 
Corporation 
Tramwavs 
Bill. 

' 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
Western 
Valleys  (Mon.  tion the WeeternValleys (Monmouthshire)  Sewer­
mouthshire) 

age  Board  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee.  

Sewerage 
Board  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Belfast  Water 
[Lords.] 
BiU 

The  Belfast  Water  Bill  [Lords]  was,  accord-
ing  to  Qrderr  read  a  second  •time ;  and  com­
mitted. 

1908. 

[No. 68. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Friday  next. 

The  Lanarkshire  Electricity  and  Refuse   Lanarkshire 
Destruction  Order Confirmation  Bill was, accord- ®^Refufe 
ing  to  Order,  read  a  Second  time. 
Destruction 

. Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con-   Order 

sideration  upon  Friday  nexti 

Confirmation 

The  Broughty  Ferry  Gas  Provisional  Order   Broughty 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second  time ;  £erry  Gas  

Provisional 
Order  Bill.  


, 
a nd  c o m m i t t e d. 

•..  • 

.  , 

° 

, 

' 

The  Hamilton  Burgh  Provisional  Order  Bill   Hamilton 

! was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time; 
and  committed. 

Order  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders  Local 


(No,  17)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a  Government 

Provisional 
second  time  ;  and  committed. 
Orders 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order  Local 


(No.  18)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  a  Government 

Provisional 
second  time ;  and  committed. 
Order 
(No.  18)  Bill. 

(No.  17)  Bill. 

T he  Military  Lands provisional  Orders  Bill  Military 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ; 
and  committed. 

Lands 
Provisional 

Orders  Bill.  


Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered   to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  also - presented,   yj^g  votes and 

and read  ;  and referred  to  a  Select  Committee,  sixth Report. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  • Return  to  an  Labourers'  


Order,  dated  the  16th  day  of  March  last,  for  Cottages  

a  Return 
(Ireland).

to  Labourers'  Cottagesy r e   a n  


relative 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  26th  day   of  Lunatic  

March  last,  for  Returns  relative   to  Lunatic  ^i 1™ 8­
Asylums 

(Ireland). 

(Ireland.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Returns  do  lie  upon  


the  Table.  


Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant   to  the  Uganda 

directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—-Account 
showing  the  Money  issued from the Consolidated  JJ'^IQQ 
Fund  under  the  provisions  of  the  Uganda  Rail­
way  Acts,  1896  (59  &   60  Vic.  c.  38)  and  1900 
(63 & 64  Vic. c. 11),  and of  the  Money  expended 
and borrowed,  and  Securities  created  under  the 
said  Acts,  to  31st  March  1902  ;  together  with 
the  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  thereon. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the  


Table;  and be  printed.  


Mr.  Gerald  -Ba/fowr.presented,—Return  to an  Wages  and 
Order,  dated  the  5th  day  of.  May  last,  for  a   Profits in  Coal 
Return  relative   to  Wages  and  Profits  in  Coal M™ n g' 
Mining. 

N 0 ' 1  7" 

. 

' 

The  Forth  Navigation  Order  Confirmation 
Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the  


Table;  and  be  printed.  


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Africa 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Caledonian  Railway  Order  Confirmation 
Bill  was,, according  to  Order, read  a second  time. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con-

sideration  upon  Friday  next. 

The 

Edinburgh  Corporation 

(Markets, 
Slaughter  Houses,  &c.)  Order  Confirmation 
Bill was,  according  to  Order,  read  a second  time.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con-


sideration  upon  Friday  next, 

jesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Return  giving  CNo- 5i 1903.) 
Dates  of  Purchase  and  Prices  paid  for  Rails, 
Sleepers,  Girders,  Locomotives,  Carriages,  and 
Bridge  Work  obtained  for  the  construction  and 
working  of  the  Uganda Railway. 
s  ..... 
Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the  


Table, 


Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His  Trade of 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Statement  of  the  British 
Value  of  the  Trade  of  the  various  British  Session*, 
Colonies  and  Possessions  with  the  United  King­
dom,  other  British  Possessions,  and  Foreign 
Countries  during  the  year  1901. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Mr. 


The  Grangemouth  Water  Order  Confirmation 
Grangemouth 
Water  Order  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, read  a second  time. 
Confirmation 

Bill 


Forth 
Navigation 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Caledonian 
Railway 
Order 
Confirmation 
BiU. 

Edinburgh 
Corporation 
(Markets, 

Slaughter 
Houses,  &c.) 
Order 

Confirmation 

Bill. 






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223 


Small. 
Holdings'Bill; 

Bill  2 4 1. 

'lAx.-Jess&'CdUinga, supported  by'Colonel  Long,  And  the Main Question  being again proposed  : 

Mr.  Goulding,  Major  Rasch,  Mr,  Carlile,  and  — And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 
Sir  Edwin  Durning-Lawrence,  presented  a  Bill 
And  a  Motion  beiDg made,  and  the  Question 
to  amend  the  Small  Holdings  Act,  1892  :  And  being  put,  That  the  Debate  be now  adjourned— 
(Mr.  Joseph  Walton):—It  was  resolved  in  the 
the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
apon  Thursday  the  25th  day   of  this  instant  Affirmative. 
June;  and  to  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  upon  


Friday  next.  


Finance  Bill. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  9th  day   of  this instant  June,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Fina,nce  Bill  be  now  ^ead  a second  time  ; 

-

Financc  Bill.

in  the  remission  of 

Which  Amendment  was,  to  leave out from the 
word  " T h a t"   to  the  end  of  the  Question,   in 
  order  to  add  the  words  "this  House  considers 
:
"  that  the  financial  policy  of  His  Majesty's 
"  Government, 
indirect 
"  taxation  imposed  only  last  y ear  for  purposes 
"  of  a permanent  character,  involves  a  needless 
"  and  injurious  disturbance  of  Trade  and  a 
"  serious  loss to the Revenue, without substantial 
"  relief to  the  consumer  ;  and  that, if  any remis­
"t.sion  of  indirect taxation is considered necessary 
"  by  His  Majesty's  Government,  such  remission 
"  ought to be  made  by  a reduction  of  the  Duties 
"  proposed  to be  levied  on  Tea  or  other  articles 
"  of  general  consumption  " — ( M r.  Chaplin),—
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand part  of 
the  Question  :—The  House  resumed  the  said 
adjourned  Debate. 

•  • 

And,  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
Evening. 

Evening  Sitting, 

The Order  of  the day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  9th  day of  this  instant  June,  was  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Finance  Bill  be  now read  a  second  time  ; 

Which  Amendment  was, to leave  out  from  the 
word  " T h a t"   to  the  end  of  the  Question,  in 
order  to  add  the  words  "  this  House  considers 
" t h at  the  financial  policy   of  His  Majesty's 
"  Government, 
in  the  remission  of  indirect 
"  taxation  imposed  only  last  year  for  purposes 
"  of  a permanent  character,  involves  a  needless 
"  and  injurious  disturbance  of  Trade  and  a 
"  serious loss to the Revenue, without substantial 
"  relief to  the  consumer;  and  that,  if  any  remis­
"  sion of indirect taxation is considered  necessary 
"  by  His  Majesty's  Government,  such  remission 
"  ought to  be made by  a reduction  of  the  Duties 
"  proposed  to  be  levied  on  Tea  or  other  articles 
"  of  general  consumption  " — ( M r.  Chaplin),—•
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  words  proposed  to  be  left out  stand  part   of 
the  Question  :—The  House  resumed  the  said 
adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  put | 
The  House  proceeded   to  a  Division. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on Thursday morning; 

Thursday,  llth  June,  1903 s 

The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
m, 
,, 
'  n 
T e l l e rs  f or  t h el

H  o  < 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-1 

4 2 4. 

Tellers  tor  thej  L o r  d 

a s  ' 
. 

, 

_ 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
("Sir Henry  Seton-Karr, 
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[  Eresby: 

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So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading   of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  Act( I r e l a" d>  Act 
Repeal  B i l l;  

Repeal  BUI. 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this day. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marine  Sto  


Committee 
on 
(Ireland)  Bill;  


the  Marine  Sto: 

~Dealers D881*6"


"

l r l] 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 


resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order   of  the  day  beino-  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of  

Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  f j - * ^ ? "  1 

[Lords]  ;  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  Coramis- ^ T ^ ^ T  3 
sioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

. . . . .. 

The  Order   of  the day being read, for receiving   Supply  

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  j ^ f ™  e ' 

the  8 th   day  of  this 
><r); 
S i t t i n g, o /> 

(Evening  Sittins]  


instant  J une 

Beport. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this  


day. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply.  


Committee  of  Supply  ; ' 

,,  ,.;  


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,  


resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Supply 
into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon   [ 2 3 l J ( 1 A p r i l] 
the  27th  day  of  May  last, was reported  from  the   [Postponed 
Committee  of  Supply, and which  Resolution was   Resolution,j 
then  postponed  j 

Ordered,  That., the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into  further  consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being:  read,  for 

t h  e  Ways  ani 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving   Railways 

the  Report  from  the
  Committee
(Electrical  Power)  [Expenses]   ; 

  on

R a i

l w a y  s 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  this 

[Expenses.] 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 

Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  d a y, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order of the  day being  read,  for  resuming.Public  Offices 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Advance? i 
upon  the  9th  day  of  this instant  June,  That  it  is " 
expedient  to  authorise  the  issue,  out  of  the  Con-
solidated  Fund, of  such  Sums,  not  exceeding  in 
the  whole  £ . 225,000,  as may be  required  for  the 
purposes  of  any  A ct   of  the  present  Session  for 
the  acquisition  of  certain  Land  in  Dublin,  and 
for  the  erection  and  equipment  of  a  Royal 
College 

F  F  4 

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li)th—June. 

1903.  [No. 68. 


College  of  Science  and  other  Buildings  for  the 
Public  Service ;  and   to  authorise the  Treasury, 
for  the  purpose   of  providing  for  the  issue  and 
repayment  of  such  Sums, to  borrow  money  by 
means of  Terminable  Annuities  for  a  period  not 
exceeding  Thirty  years,  such  Annuities   to  be 
paid  out of  moneys to be  provided by  Parliament 
for  the  Service   of  the  Commissioners,  and  if 
those  moneys  are  insufficient,  out   of  the  Con­
solidated  F u n d; 

Ordered, That  the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-   Super­
.• 
tion  (Ireland)   B i l l;  

7,  T?-11 

,'T  1 

•  •  •  ,  •  (Ireland)  Bill. 

annuation 

Ordered,  That  the  Bil   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British  and 
Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  Irish  Meat 
 ^ 
Protection  B i l l? 

. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

m i

. 

this  day. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
(Borrowing) 

into  consideration  the  Education 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Elementary  


Second  Reading   of  the  Elementary  Education   Education  

(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill;  

> 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

upon  Friday  next. 

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill, 
as  amended  in the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

South  African 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Loan  and  War  Second  Reading  of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
Contribute  

W a  r  C o n t r i b u t i on  B i l

, 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  M'onday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ireland 
Development  Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

Grant  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  B i l l; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 
0 

upon  Monday  next.  

Metropolitan 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
J™p™v™ent3  Second  Heading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(funds)  Bill.  ments  (Funds)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Patent  Office  Extension 

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Military 
Lands  Bill, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Military  Lands  Bill; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Tuesday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.   2)  Bill. 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon the  12th day  of  May  last,  That  the  Church 
Discipline  (No.  2)  Bill  be  committed  to  a  Select 
Committee; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

PliMiflftey6iH>  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Pharmacy  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  13th  day  of  July  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day being read, for resuming   Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for  resuming   parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Voters 
upon  the  28th.  day  of  April  last,  That  the Registration 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  eighteen  minutes  after  Twelve   of  

the  clock on Thursday morning, adjourned 

till  this  day.  


[No.  69.] 

Thursday,  11 th June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P it  A Y  E  K  S. 

MR .  Speaker  laid  tipOn  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one   of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  j^'ifd? 

for  Private  Bills,  That,   in  the  case   of  . the  orders  not 
following  Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  previously 
referred  on  the  First  Reading_  thereof, _ the   l c ° ^ e d d i n to 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into,   with.) 
and  which  are  applicable  thereto,  have  been 
complied  with,  viz.:— 

London  and  North  Western  Railway  Bill  


[Lords]. 


Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time.  


The  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council.Bill   Beckenham  


was read  the  third  time,  and  passed.. 

Urban  District  


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  0 o u n c l1  Bl11'  


the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Cleveland  and  Durham  County  Electric   Cleveland  and 

Power  Bill 
and  passed,  with  an  Amendment. 

[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  ® a r h am 

Eleoteic Power 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Bill 

[Lords.] 

the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  an  Amendment; 
to  which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

A  Motion  . being  made,  That  the  Great   Great 

Northern,  Piccadilly, 
and  Brompton  Railway  Northern, 
(Various  Powers)  Bill   be  now  read  the  third Brompton 
time ; 

Railway 
Mr.  Halsey,   by  His  Majesty's  Command, (Various 

acquainted the House, That His Majesty, having  
been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His 

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No. 69.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

11th  June. 

His  Consent,  as far  as  His  Majesty's  interest  is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may   do  therein  as 
they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

225 

Mr.  Halsey,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted  the House, That His Majesty, having 
been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's  interest  is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as 
they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Great  Western  A  Motion  beinir  made,  That  the  Great 
Railway  Bill.  Western  Bailway  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

time; 

Mr.  Halsey,   by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted the  House, That  His  Majesty,  having 
been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as far as  His  Majesty's  interest is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may   do  therein  as 
they  shall  think  fit. 

And  Notice  being  taken,  That  the  interest   of 
the  Prince   of  Wales,  as  Duke  of  Cornwall, is 
concerned  therein  ; 

Mr.  Halsey,  by  Command  of  His  Royal 
Highness,  acquainted  the  House,  That  His 
Royal  Highness,  having  been  informed   of  the 
purport of  the  Bill, gives  His  Consent,   as  far 
as His  Royal  Highness's  interest   is  concerned, 
that  the  House  may  do  therein  as  they  shall 
think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

T he  Grindleford,  Baslow,  and  Bakewell  R a i l-

Griudlelord, 
Baslow,  and  way  Bill  was  read  the  third  time, and  passed. 
Bakewell 
Railway  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Hainanlt 
Forest  Bill.  Forest  Bill  be  now  read  the  third  time ; 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Hainault 

Mr.  Hulsey,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted the  House, That His  Majesty, having 
been  infoimed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives 
His  Consent,  as far  as  His  Majesty's  interest   is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as 
they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

India  Rubber 
The  India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Tele-
Gutta  Percha,  graph  Works  Company  Bill  [  Lords]  was  read 
•^Telegraph 
Company  Bill 
[Lords.] 

third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

London 
County 
(Money)  Bill. 

The London  CouDty  Council (Money)  Bill  was 

read  the  third time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

• the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Milford  Docks 
iJill [Lords.]  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

The  Milford  Docks  Bill  [Lords']  was  read  the 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

T he  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  Rail-

Neath, 
Pontardawe,  way  Bill  wa3 read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 
r'ailwaynBUl?n  Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Romford  and  District  Tramways  Bill  was  Romford and 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Tramwavs 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill   to Bill, 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  South  Wales  Mineral  Railway  Bill  s<mth Wales 

[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Railway  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

[Lords.]

The  Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire  Canal  Staffordshire 
Bill  [Lords]  was read the third  time,  and  passed, -texsliire Canal 
with  Amendments. 

Bill 
Ordered, That  the  Cleric  do  carry  the  Bill to,  * 

[Lords.] 

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, witli  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   o f 
their  Lordships. 

The  Wellington  (Salop)  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was  Wellington 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amend- jf^/0^ 
ments. 

i  l  »  *-J 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
i he  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Wood  Green  Urban  District  Council Bill  Wood <^'een. 

was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Council  Bin'0' 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of 

ihe  day  being  read,  for  the Baker Street 

Third  Reading   of  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo 
Railway  (Transfer)  Bill;  

(Transfer) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time  Bill, 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  also  presented, vide Votes and 

and  read  ;  and  referred  to  a  Select  Committee.  Sixth  Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative   to  La-Labourers' 

bourers'  Cottages (Ireland),  which  was presented  2?""*™ 
upon  the  10th  day  of  this  instant  June,  be  ^ " j r ,^ 
printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative  to  Lunatic  Lunatic 
Asylums  (Ireland),  which  was  presented  upon ^sy{um,\ 
the  10th  day  of  this instant  June,  be  printed. 

No" 199 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Fishery  Board 

jesty's Command,—Copy  of  Twenty-first Annual  (Scotland'> 
Report  of  the  Fishery  Board  for Scotland, being 
for  the  year  1902.  Part  I I I. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,  East  India 
°n 

by  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Account  
of  the  Durbar  held  at  Delhi  on  the  1st  January 
1903,  in  celebration  of  the  Coronation  of  His 
Majesty  King  Edward  V I I. 

ls 

a;|es 

North  Eastern  A  Motion being made, That the North Eastern 
Railway Bill.  Railway  Bill  be  now  read  the  third  time  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

VOL.  158. 

G G 

Sir 

Technical

CAU°iication
of Funds by
Local

Authorities.)
No. 200.

:01, 

11 

ill 

, 

Sir  William  Anson  presented,—Return  to  an 
0 r d e r ,.  dated  the  28th  day  of  July,  in the  last 
  Session  of  Parliament., for  a Return  showing  the 
extent to  which, and the manner  in which,  Local 
  Authorities  in  England  and  Wales  have  applied 
  Funds  to  the  purposes of  Technical  Education 
(including  Science,  Art,  Technical  and  Manual 
Instruction)  during  the  year  1901-2  under  the 
following  Acts  :—Local  Taxation  (Customs  and 
Excisc)  Act,  1890;  Technical  Instruction  Acts, 
1889  and  1891 ;  Welsh  Intermediate  Education 
 ,  1889;  and Public  Libraries  and  Museums 

l

- A c t

A c t s . — ( S ir  John  Gorst.) 

Ordered, That  the  said Return do lie  upon  the 

Table  ;. and1 be  printed. 

Superannuar  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
tion Act, 1881. directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy 
of Treasury  Minute  under  the  Superannuation 
' 
Act,  1884, dated  8th  June  1903,  declaring  that 
Alfred  Robinson,  Artificer,  Royal  Small  Arms 
Factory,  Enfield, was appointed  without  a  Civil 
Service  Certificate  through  inadvertence  on  the 
part of the  Head  of his  Department. 

Sinking' 
l?u  .1".  !  : 

;f 

No..  2 0 1 . ! 

'  Account  of  the  Commissioners  for  the  Reduc­

tion  of  the  National  Debt,  showing  the  Amount 
received  from  the  Exchequer  in  respect  of  the 
Old,*'and  New  Sinking  Funds,  in the  financial 
year  ended  31st  March  1903;  also  of  the  par­
ticular Application thereof, pursuant to  Section 7 
of  the Act  38  & 39  Vie.  c.  4o. 

Copy of  Report  of  the Arltlow Harbour  Com­
missioners  for  the  year  1902;  and  a  Statement 
of  Accounts  for  the  same  period. 
,  Ordered, That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
_  Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative  to  Sinking 

Funds  be  printed. 

Mr.Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return   to  an 
Order,  dated  the  8tn  day  of  this instant  June, 
for  a Return  relative  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  1) Bill  [Lords']. 

Return  to  an Order,  dated  the: 8th  day  of  this 
instant  June,  for  a  Return  relative  to  the  Pier 
and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders {No,  2)  Bill.  • 

"Return  to  an  Order, dated  the  8th day of  this; 
instant June, for  a Return  relative  to  the  Pier 
and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill. 

Return  to an  Order,  dated  the  8th  day  of  this 
instant  June, for  a Return  relative   to  the  Pier 
and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.  4)  Bill. 

Return  to  an  Order, dated the  8th  day  of  this 
instant  June, for  a Return  relative  to  the  Pier 
and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.  5)  Bill. 

Return  to an  Order,  dated  the  8th  day  of  this 
instant  June,  for  a Return  relative  to  the  Pier 
and Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.  6)  Bill. 

Arklow 
Harbour. 

Pier and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill 

'[Zords.] 

No:  202. 

Pier and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   2)  Bill. 
No. 203. 

Pier and , 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  3), Bill. 
No. 204. 

; Pier and 
'Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  4)  Bill. 
No,  205. 

Pier  and 
Harbour. 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  5)  Bill. 
No. 206. 

Pier and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  6)  Bill. 
No. 207. 

Harwich 
Harbour. 

No.  208. 

J'utie. 

1903.  [No. j69. 
Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-Trade  Beports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  g ^ ^  1 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2991  to 
2993. 

Copy  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  Trade  Reports 
(Miscellaneous 

Miscellaneous  Series,  No.  592. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do lie upon  the  Series^ 

Table. 

Ordered,  That there be laid before  this  House,  Trustee 

Returns  (1)  from  each  Savings Bank in  England  Savings Banks 
and  Wales,  Scotland,  Ireland,  and  the  Channel 
Islands,  containing,  in  columns,  the  Names  of 
the  Officers, their  respective  Salaries,  and  other 
Allowances, if  any ;  the Amount of  Security each 
gives;  the  Annual  Expenses  of  Management, 
inclusive  of  all Payments  and  Salaries, for  the 
year  ended  the  20th  day  of'  November  1902; 
the  Rate per  Centum per  annum  on  the  Capital 
of the  Bank  for  the  Expenses  of  Management; 
the  Rate  of  Interest  paid  to  Depositors  on  the 
various  Amounts  of  Deposit,  and  the  Average 
Rate  of  Interest  on  all  Accounts  ;  the  Number 
of  Accounts  remaining  open ;  the Total  Amount 
owing  to Depositors ;  the  Total Amount  invested 
with  the  Commissioners for the  Reduction  of  the 
National  Debt;  the  Balance  in the  hands of  the 
Treasurer  at  the  20th  day  of  November  1902  ; 
the  Total Amount  of  the  separate  Surplus  Fund 
on  the  20th  day  of  November  1902;  other 
Assets,  including  estimated  Value  of  Bank 
Premises, Furniture,  &c. ; the  Total  Assets ;  the 
Total  Amount  of  Government  Stock • standing 
to  the  credit  of  Depositors:  the  Number  arid 
Amount  of  Annuities  granted  ;  and  the Average , 
Cost  of  each  transaction;  also  the  Year  in 
which  Business  commenced  in  each  Bank,  and 
the  Name of the  Day  or  Days,  and  the  Number 
of  Hours  in  the  Week,  on  which  the  Banks  are
open  for  the  deposit and withdrawal  of  Moneys; 
including  in  such  Return  a  List  of  all  such 
Savings  Banks  as,  under  the  provisions  of  the 
Act  26  Vic.  c.  14,  or  otherwise,  have  been 
closed  and have  transferred  their  Funds,  or  any 
part thereof, to the  Post  Office Savings  Banks  : 
showing,  in  each:  case,  the  Number  of  such 
Banks,  as  well  as  the  Number  and  Amount  of 
Depositors'  Accounts  so  transferred,  and  the 
Amount  of  Compensation,  if  any,  made to  all  or 
any  of  the  Officers  of  such  Banks  respectively; 
and  showing  also the  Years  in  which  such Banks

<  > 

• 

, 

were  respectively  opened  and  closed,  and  the 
their  Depositors' 
Number  and  Amount  of 
Balances,  and the  Number  of  Days  arid  Hours
in  each  Week  on  which  the  same  Banks  were 
open  for  Public  Business  at  the  close  of  the 
year  next  preceding  the  date  of  such  closing  ; 
distinguishing  the  same,  as  in  the  Return,  for 
each  separate  County,  as  well  as  collectively, 
for  England  and  Wales,  Scotland,  Ireland,  and 
the  Channel  Islands,  and  for  the  United  King­
dom  :  and  (2)  for the  year  ending  the  20th  day 
of  November  1902, showing  the  Total  Number 
of  Depositors  in  Trustee  Savings  Banks ;  the 
Total  Number of Deposits;  the Average Amount r  • 
of  each  Deposit  Account;  the  Average  Sums 
paid  in  and  drawn  out;  the  Total  Number  of 
Persons  who  have  deposited in  single  Sums  the 
entire  Amount  allowed  to  be  deposited  during 
the year  (in continuation of Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  267, of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Mount.) 

;  Mr.  Gerald Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—An 
Abstract  of  the  Accounts  of  the  Receipts  and 
Expenditure  of  the  Harwich  Harbour  Con­
servancy  Board,  from  the  time  of  their  incor-
poration  under  "  The  Harwich  Harbour  Act,  mittee  on  the  Bristol,  London,  and  Southern 
1863,"  down  to,  and inclusive  of,  the 31st  day of  Counties  Railway  Bill  ;  That  they had  examined 
March  1903;  together  with  a  Report  of  the  the  allegations  contained in  the  Preafnble  of  the 
Board  on  their  Proceedings  and  on  the  Works  Bill,  but  the  same  had  not  been  proved  to  their 
executed  by  them. 

satisfaction. 

. 

Sir  Lewis  M'lver  reported  from  the.  Com- Bristol, 

. 

London,  and 
Southern 
Counties 
Railway  Bill. 
[Preamble  not 
proved.] 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Table  ;  and  be:printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon, the 
. . 
Ordered, 

Vide  Supple  ! 
ment to  the 
. 
Votes. 

 
 
.No. 69.3

-.3  E i ) w.  Y I T. 

l\tli—12tli

June. 

2 2T 

Electric 
Lighting 

BuTj^Eonfo.]

,

Ordered,  That  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills  do  examine  the  Electric  Lighting 
(London)  Bill  [Zortfo] with respect to  compliance 
with  the  Standing  Orders  relative  to  Private 
Bills.—(Mr.  Arthur 
Elliot.) 

Message frcm 
the  Lords, 

Plymouth  and 
Stonehouse 
Gas  Bill 
[.tflWfe.] 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Plymouth  and  Stone-
house  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

Workmen's 
Compensation 
Act  (1897) 
Amendment 
(Seamen)  Bill. 
Guinea  Postal 
Orders  Bill. 

Bill  242. 

Ordered,  That  the  Workmen's  Compensation 
Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill   be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Thursday  next. 

M r.  Henniher  Heaton,  supported   b y  Mr.  John 
Redmond,  Mr.  Henry  Norman,  M r.  Paulton,  Sir 
John  Blundell  Maple,  Mr.  Evelyn  Cecil,  and  Sir 
Thomas Dewar,  presented  a Bill  to  enable  the 
Postmaster  General  to  issue  Postal  Orders  of 
the value of Twenty-one  shillings :  And the same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Tuesday  next  ;  and  to  be  printed. 

Supply 
jwthallotted  it1t0 
"12th
Day.] 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself 

Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments

Estimates,  1903-4.  

Class  II.  


Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £.  136,907,  be granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on the 31st  day 
of  March  1904, for the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of 

:  the  Local  Government  Board  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­

1  posed,  That  Item  A  (Salaries)  be  reduced  by 
£ .  100,  in  respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  President 
of  the  B o a r d . — ( M r.  Cathcart  Wason.) 

And,  it being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair to  make  his 
Report to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to  move, That  the  Committee  may have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  Evening,

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Silting. 

Cast.leblaney, 
Keady,  and 
Armagh 
Railway 
(Extension  of 
lime)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Castleblaney,  Keady,  and 
Armagh  Railway  (Exfension  of  Time)  Bill: 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  2nd  day  of  July  next 
(Evening  Sitting). 

of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  A  (Salaries)  be  reduced  by
£ .  100, in  respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  President 
of  the  Board—(Mr.  Soares)  :—Motion,  by  leave,
withdrawn. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put,
That  Item A  (Salaries)  be reduced  by  £ . 200, in 
respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  President  of  the 
Board—(Sir  Edward  Strachey)  ;

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the/Sir  Edward  Strachey,  Tj" 
/ 
(Mr.  Kearley: 
AclandA 
Alexander 

Yeas, 
Tellers  for  the 

xj 
-woes, 

{  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

35.

I  91. 

j


Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  

Resolution to  be  reported.  


Friday,  12th  June,  1903  : 

And,  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left 

the  Chair to  make his Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Cha-irman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that  he  was directed  to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave  to 
sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  receiving   Supply" 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  8th  day  of  this 
Sitting)  ; 

instant  June 

(Evening  sitting]
Report. 

JunfV 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Supply
into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon  [22nd  April]
the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was reported  from  the  [postponed 
Committee  of  Supply, and which  Resolution was  Resolution.]
then  postponed  ; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into further  consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for

  the  Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ;

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this

day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for

Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)
Repeal  Bill; 

" 

_

the  Bankers 
Act  (Ireland) 
£m.EeP 
_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marine  Store 

the  Marine  Store  Dealers  Dealers 

Committee 
(Ireland)  Bill;  

on 

(Ireland)  Bill 

Supply
[12th allotted  i nto  the  Committee  of  Supply. 
Dav.j

'  . 

. 

The  House, according  to Order,  resolved itself 

•• 
(In  the  Committee.) 

(  ,

•

•

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments
Estimates,  1903-4. 

Class  II.  , 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, net exceeding  £ .  136,907,  be  granted  to 
HisjMajesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in course  of 
pavment  during  the year  ending  on  the  31st  dav 

VO L.   1 5 8  , 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bishopric  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  Bristol  Bili 
[Lords] 

. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

-, 

; 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis- Commissioner 
Bill [Zonfr.l 
doners  Bill  [Zionfo] ; 

this  dny, 

Ordered, That, the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 
J  .-u'.'L 
T he 

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lltli—Vkth  June. 

1 9 0 3  . 

[No. 69. 

Railways 
(Elecirical 
Power) 
[Expenses.] 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read,  for  receiving
the  Eeport  from  the  Committee  on  Railways
(Electrical  Power)  [Expenses]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  .Bill.  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)

Public  Offices 
(Dublin) 
[Advances.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

..  i 

The Order   of  the  day being  read, for  resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed
upon  the  9th  day  of  this instant  June,  That  this 
House  doth  agree  with  the  Committee  in  the 
Resolution,  That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise  the 
issue,  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  such 
Sum?, not  exceeding  in  the  whole  £ .  225,000,  as 
may  be  required  for  the  purposes   of  any  Act   of 
the  present Session  for  the  acquisition   of  certain 
Land  in  Dublin,  and for  the  erection  and  equip­
ment  of  a  Royal  College   of  Science  and  other 
Buildings  for  the  Public  Service  ;  and   to  autho­
rise  the  Treasury,  for  the  purpose   of  providing
for  the  issue  and  repayment  of  such  Sums,  to 
borrow  money by means of  Terminable  Annuities 
for  a  period  not  exceeding  Thirty  years,  such 
Annuities to be paid out of moneys to be provided 
bv  Parliament  for  the  Service   of  the  Commis­
sioners,  and  if  those  moneys  are  insufficient,  out 
of  the  Consolidated  Fund  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  the Question being put:—It  was resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Education  (Borrowing)
Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee : 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken 

into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Prevention  of 
Disease  (Fruit   g e c 0 I 1 (l  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Disease 
Trees)  Bill. 

(  F r u i  t  Trees)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

Tied  Houses 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Freeing)  Bill.  g e c o n  d  Reading  of  the  Tied  Houses  (Freeing) 

Bill  j 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
BiU. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
lst  day  of  April  last,  That  the 
upon  the 
(1886)
Crofters'  Holdings 
Amendment  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

(Scotland)  Act 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the day  being read, for  resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the 18th day of  March  last,  That the  School 
Board  Electorate  (Scotland) Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- S n P e r ­
, 
, . 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill;  

A  ! ? •„  

,  R 

1 

annuation
(Ireland)  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read.a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British and 

Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  Irish  Meat 
_   ^ t e c t i on 
Protection  Bill; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  five  minutds  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


[No.  70.] 

Friday,  12th June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  provisional 
from one of the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for   Order  Bills 

rivate  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 

. Bill, originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on orders 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  no  Standing  Orders  applicable.) 
are  applicable,  viz.:  — 

Pier	  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   1)  Bill  [Lords']. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Caledonian 

take  into  consideration  the  Caledonian Railway  Railway 
Order  Confirmation  Bill. 
m . 

^rder 
Confirmation

Ordered,  ihat  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time  Bill. 

. - .. 

•, 

-. 

. 

,

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  Edinburgh 
take  into  consideration  the  Edinburgh  Corpora- Corporation 
tion  (Markets,  Slaughter  Houses,  &c.)  Order  ^ " h t er 
Confirmation  Bill. 

Houses,  &c.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time Order 

upon  Monday  next.

Confirmation 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Grangemouth  Water 
Order  Confirmation  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

Grangemouth 
Water  Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 

take  into  consideration  the  Lanarkshire  Elec­
tricity  and  Refuse  Destruction  Order  Confirma­
tion  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Lanarkshire 
Electricity 
and  Refuse 
Destruction 
Orrler 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Sixth 
Report. 

Lands 
Valuation 
(ScotlAnd) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Lands  Valuation  (Scot­
land)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  25th  day   of  this  instant 
J une. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Foreigners'
Marriages  Bill.  Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages 

Bill  ; 

The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means  informed   Private  Bills 

the  House,  That  the  Committee   on  Group  F   of  (Group  F.)
Private  Bills  not  being  appointed  to  meet  until 
Tuesday  next,  the  parties  promoting  the  Local   Local 
Government (Ireland)Provisional  Orders (No.  5 )  Government 
Bill  (Portadown  and  Banbridge  Joint  Water- ^ ^ a  l 
works  Board  Provisional  Order)  had  appeared   orders 
before  hiin  and  proved  that  the  evidence  of  (No.   5)  Bill. 
James  Lougheed  Rowlett,  M.D.,  Medical  Officer 
of  Health,  Portadown,  was  essential  to  their 
case, 

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12th  June. 

229 


Finance  Bill. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
Bill. 

case,  and that  his  attendance  could  not  be  pro­
cured  without  the  intervention  of  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  James  Lougheed  Row left  do 
attend  the  Committee  on  Group  F  of  Private 
Bills  on  Tuesday  next,  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question 
proposed  upon  the  9th  day  of  this instant  June, 
That  the  Finance  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed: — 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a second  time:—It  was  resolved   in the 
Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 

take  into  consideration  the  Education  (Borrow­
ing)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Supply 
[8th  June, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  8th  day  of  this 
instant  June  (Evening 
Sitting)  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply  , 
[22 nd April] 
Report. 
[Postponed 
Resolution.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the.  Resolution  which,  upon 
the  27th  day  of  May  last, was  reported  from  the 
Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution 
was  then  postponed  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into  further  consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power) 
[Expenses.] 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from  the 
Committee  on  Railways 
(Electrical  Power) 
[Expenses]  a  Resolution;  which  was  read,  as 
followeth: 

That  it is  expedient  to  authorise  the  payment, 
out  of moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of 
the  remuneration  of  any  persons  appointed  by 
the  Board  of  Trade  for  the  purposes  of  any  Act 
of  the  present  Session  to  facilitate  the  intro­
duction  and  use of  Electric  Power   on  Railways, 
and  any  other  Expenses  incurred  by  the  Board 
of  Trade  in  carrying  such  Act  into  effect. 

The  said Resolution, being read  a second  time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday  


next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 
1 Bin
' 
[Lords. \ 

Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of Bristol  j?™^
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

~

~

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 

Second  Heading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis­
sioners  Bill  [Lords]; 

1  L 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Outdoor  Relief 

Third  Reading  of  the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pen-   (Pensioners) 
sioners)  Bill; 

B l lL 

"  

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the 
third  time :—And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Five   of  the 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  Upon 

Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Colonial  

Second  Reading   of  the  Colonial  Marriages  Bill;   Marriages  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

'  •  


upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Market 
Second  Reading  of  the  Market  Gardeners'  Gardeners' 
ni 
Compensation  -Bill; 

Compensation 
Bill. 

T>-n 

, • 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  the  26th  day  of  this  instant  June. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Merchandise 

Second  Reading  of  the Merchandise Marks Bill;   M a r ks  BiIL 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the   Criminal 

Second  Reading  of  the  Criminal  Aliens  B i l l;

A l i e n3  BflI -

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the   Medical 
Second  Reading   of  the"  Medical  Act  (1886) -f ct (1886) 
Amendment 
A 
•  / »  T 
(jjo.   2)  Bill. 
A m e n d m e nt  ( N o.

R>\  T>-N 
  2 )  . m i l; 

I 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Elementary 

Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill; 

a n  d 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Children) 

if eaf 

upon  Monday  next. 

B m -

The  Order  of the day  being read,  for resuming   Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjonrned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Light 

Bill  to  provide  for  the  Registration   of  Motor  Locomotives 
Vehicles,  and  to  amend  the  Locomotives  on 
Highways  Act,  1896  :  And  that  Mr.  Scott 
Montagu,  Mr.  Arthur  Stanley,  Mr.  Bull,  Mr. 
Murray,  Mr.  Norman,  Mr.  Harmsworth,  and 
Mr.  T.  P.  O'Connor  do  prepare,  and  bring  it 
in. 

e g ,s   ra 

Marine  Store
Dealer?
(Ireland)  Bill

The  Order  of  the _  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee on the Marine  Store Dealers (Ireland) 
J^JJJ. 

Mr.  Scott  Montagu  accordingly  presented  a   Light 

Bill  to  provide  for  the  Registration   of  Motor 
Vehicles,  and  to  amend  the  Locomotives  o n j £ i j f s r * 

VOL.   158. 

G- G  3 

Highways  Bill  243. 

 
 
 
 
[No.70. 
230 
Highways  Act,  1896  :  And  the  same  was  read  had  considered  the  said  Orders  ;  that  the  said  (No. io)  Bill.  

the  first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  

time  upon  Tuesday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without   firmed.]  

June  ;  and  to  be  printed. 

Amendment,  to  the  House. 

12th June. 	

Irish  Land 
["Advances, 
acc.] 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will, 

upon  Monday  next,  resolve  itself  into  a  Com­
mittee  to  consider  of  authorising  the  creation  of 
Capital Stock for  raising money for  the  purposes 
• of  any  Act  of  the  present  Session  to  amend  the 
Law  relating   to  the  occupation  and  ownership 
of  Land  in  Ireland;  of  authorising  the  payment, 
out  pf the  Consolidated Fund  and  out  of  moneys 
to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  Dividends, 
Sinking  Fund,  Salaries,  Superannuation  Allow­
ances,  and  certain  other  Expenses  payable 
under  such  A c t; 
•	  Mr.  Wyndharn,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted  the House,  That  His Majesty, having 
been  informed  of  the  subject-matter  of  this 
Motion,  recommends  it  to  the  consideration  of 
the  House. 
- Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 
next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought from  the  Lords   by 
One of their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  appointed  a  Committee  con­
sisting of  Seven  Lords   to join  with  a  Committee 
of  the  Commons,  pursuant  to  Message  of  this 
House, to  consider and  report  as to the principles 
'which  should  govern  powers  given   by  Bills  and 
J Provisional  Orders  to  municipal  and  other  local ! 
{authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within   or 
without  the  area  of  their  jurisdiction;  and 
propose  that  the  said  Joint  Committee   do  meet 
in  Committee  Room   B,  on  Monday  next,  at 
Three   of  the  clock. 
:  The House proceeded  to take  the said  Message 
into  consid eration. 

Ordered, That  the  Committee   of  this  House 
do  meet  the  Lords'  Committee  as  proposed  by 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered, That  a Message  be  sent to  the Lords 
to  acquaint  them therewith  :  And  that  the Clerk 
do  carry  the  said  Message. 

The  Lords  have  appointed  a  Committee  con­
sisting of  Five  Lords   to join  with  a  Committee 
of  the  Commons,  pursuant  to  Message  of  this 
House,  for  the  consideration   of  the  Port  of 
London  B i l l;  and  propose  that  the  said  Joint 
Committee  do  meet  in  Committee  Room   A ,  on 
Thursday  next,  at half-past  Two  of  the  clock. 

The  House  proceeded   to take the said  Message 

.into  consideration. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  of  this  House 
do  meet  the  Lords'  Committee  as  proposed  by 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  a  Message  be sent to  the  Lords 
to acquaint  them  therewith  :  And  that  the Clerk 
do  carry  the  said  Message. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct   to  authorise  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Citizens  of  the  City  of  Exeter  to  construct 
Tramways  and  Street  Improvements,  and  for 
other  purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Exeter  Corporation  Bill  [Lords']  was  read 

the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Small  Dwellings  (Acqui­
sition)  Bill  be read  a  second  time  upon  Friday 
next. 

Municipal 
Trading. 

' 

Port of 
London  Bill. 

Exeter 
Corporation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

,E:s6ter 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] j 

Small 
Dwellings 
(Acquisition) 
•Bill. 

j,ocal 

Government 

Provisional. 

Orders 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Local 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Local  Government  p " ^ " ™ !  1 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  12)  Bill;  That  they   Orders 
had  considered  the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  (No.  12)  Bill. 
Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  [^visional 
t
iiad  directed  him  to  report  the  liill,  without   firmed.]
Amendment,  to  the  House. 

Orders con­

t»-ii  

-i   l -

- i 

 t 

i 

, 

i

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the" 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Local 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Local  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  14)  Bill;  That  they Orders 
had  considered  the  said  Orders;  that  the  said  (No.  14)  Bill. 
Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and that  they  g ™ ; ^  1 
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without   firmed.] 
Amendment, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Local 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Local  Government   govern men t 
Provisional  Order  (No.  16)  Bill;  That  they   o  X 
had  considered  the  said  Order;  that  the  said   (No. 16)  Bill. 
Order  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they 
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without  firmed.] 
Amendment,  to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Local 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Local  Government  p^™™®"' 
Provisional  Orders  (Poor  Law)  Bill;  That  they  orders  * 
had  considered  the  said  Orders;  that  the  said  (Poor  Law) 
Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  *3'11­
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without  orders  con-
Amendment,  to  the  House. 

,firmed.] 

; Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

- Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Wirral  

-  Railway 
[Lords.]

the  Wirral  Railway  Bill' [Lords],  with  Amend-  
ments. 

— 

- -

--

-

-

Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

• 

• The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported  Rickmans­
from  the  Committee  on  the  Richmansworth  Gas 
Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  L 
allegations  contained in the Preamble  of  the  Bill,: 
and  amended  the  same,  and  found  the  same, as 
amended,  to  be  true ;  and  had  gone  through  the 
• 
Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

' 

BiU 

• 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Suppie-
meat  to  I ho 
. 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Harrogate 

the  Harrogate  Water  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amend­
ments. 

" 

" J 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Suppk-
r " e » l ;  to  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed.  

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
from  the  Committee  on  the  Local  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No,  10)  B i l l;  That  they 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  twenty-five  minutes  before  Six   of  

the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next, :  


\  otes. 



No, TX:]  3 EDW.  Y I I. 

15th June. 	

231 


[No. 71] 

Monday, 15th June, 1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock.  


The  Knott  End  Railway  (Extension   of  Time)  Knott End


i 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  third time, and passed. ^jjilway 


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  BUI t o  ^me)mn  


the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this House  
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

[Lords.]


' 

P R A T E R S. 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 	
complied 	
with.) 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from one of  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for 
. Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following 
.Bills, referred on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  the 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   2)  Bill. 

Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  3)  Bill. 

Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 

(No.  4)  Bill. 

The  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District  Council   Merthyr 

4/1/ 
Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and passed. 

1/ 

<	 

/ 

fp  1  i 
Urban District  


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Council  Bill,  


the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  


The  Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Bill  was   Wigan  


read  the  third time,  and passed. 

Corporation 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  ^ m w a ys  
' 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

' 

; 
' 

The  Aston  Manor  Improvement  Bill 
was  read  a  second  time;  ahd  committed. 

[Lords]  Aston  Manor  

Improvement? 

Bill  [Lords.]  • 

Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 

The  British  Gas  Light  Company 

(Nortcich)  British  Gas  ­

(No.   5)  Bill. 

Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 

(No.   6)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bills  be read  a Second time 

To-morrow. 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
[Lords]
Standing 

Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
which  are  applicable  thereto  have  been  complied 
with,  viz.;— 

Education  Board  Provisional  Orders  Con­
firmation  (East  Ham,  &c.)  Bill  [Lords']. 

Bill  [L.ords] was read  a  second  time ;  and  com- Light 

mitted. 

Company 
(Norwich) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Cardiff  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  Cardiff. 


second  time ;  and  committed. 

Railway  Bill  

[Lords.], 

The  Chard  Corporation  Gas  and  Electricity  Chard 


Bill  [Lords]  was read  a second  time  ;  and  com- Corporation 

mitted. 

• 

. 

Gas  and 
Electricity  '  ' 
B i l l[ L o r d s .] 

The  Dewsbury,  Batley,  and  Birstal  Tramways  Dewsbury, 
Bill  [L,ords]  was read  a  second  time  ;  and  com- Batley,  and 
_  :

mitted. 

Ordered, That  the Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

The  Hastings  Tramways  (Extensions)  Bill 

To-morrow. 

,  •  Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, —  Report 
Electric 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Lighting 
(London)  Bill  Private  Bills,  pursuant   to  the  Order   of  the 
[Lords]
House  of  the  11th  day  of  this  instant  June, 
(Standing 
Orders 
That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  Bill,  the 
applicable 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 
complied 	
with.) 

Electric  Lighting  (London)  Bill 

[Lords], 

Military-
Manoeuvres 
(Order  in 
Council.) 	

Chew's 
Foundation. 

The  Comptroller   of  the  Household  reported 
to  the  House,  That  their  Address   of  the  18th 
day  of  May 
last,  relative   to  the  Military 
Manoeuvres  (Order  in  Council),  had  been  pre­
sented  to  His  Majesty;  and  that  His  Majesty 
had  been  pleased  to  receive  the  same  very 
graciously,  and to  give  the  following  Answer  : 

I  have  received  your  Address  praying  that  I 
will  make  the  Order  in  Council  under  the 
Military  Manoeuvres  Act,  1897, a draft  of  which 
was  presented  to  your  House  on  the  17th 
February  last. 

I  w i ll  c o m p ly  w i th  y o ur  a d v i c e. 

The  Comptroller   of  the  Household  reported 
to  the  House,  That  their  Address   of  the  28th 
day  of  April  last, relative  to  Chew's Foundation, 
had  been  presented  to  His  Majesty  ;  and  that 
His  Majesty  had  been  pleased   to  receive  the 
s a me  very  graciously,  and  to  give  the  following 
Answer  : 

I  have  received  your  Address  praying  that  I 
will  withhold   My  assent  to  the  Scheme  under 
the  Endowed  Schools  Act,  1869,  and  amending 
Acts,  for  the  Management   of  the  Charity  of 
Chew's Foundation,  in  the  Parish  of  Dunstable, 
in  the  County  of  Bedford,  founded  by  Deed  of 
the  16th  day  of  September  1724. 

I  will  comply  with  your  advice. 

-

. 
Dover 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  Dover  Corporation  Bill  was  read  the 

third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 
:  VOL.  1/58. 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and  com- (Extensions)  '  

mitted. 	
Bill  [Lords.J  > 

The  Jewish  Colonisation  Association  Bill Jewish  


[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com-   Association* •­
mitted. 
[Lords.]. 

Bill 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  King's  College,  London,  Bill  [Lords]   w as  King's  

College, 
London, 
Kill-[Lords.]	  • 

'	 

The  London,  Brighton,  and  South'  Coast   London,  

Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was' read  a  sccond  time  ;  s^th^oast 11  

and  committed. 

Railway  Bill  

.' 

,  [Lords.] 

: 

The  Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council  Bill   Pontypridd  • 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and  com- Councii^m*06 
mitted. 

[Lords.] 

The  Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks  Bill   ^ w T a 

a l b 3t 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second 
mitted. 

time  ;  arid  com- a mj j^cks 

Bill 

[fords.] 

The  Preston,  Chorley,  and  Horwich  Tramways  Preston, 
Bill  [Lords]  was read  a  second  time ;  and  com- Horwich 
mitted. 
Tramways 
Bill. 

. . 
Chorley,  and 

[Lords.], 

.

The  Saint  Philip's  Chapel  (Regent  Street)  Saint  Philip's 

Chapel 
Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a second  time;  and  com- (Regent 
mitted. 

The  Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire  Naviga­

Street)  Bill 
[Lords,] 
Sheffield 
and-South 
tion  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  Yorkshire 
committed. 	
Navigation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

: 

.

' 

, 

The  South  Lancashire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords] 

was read  a  second  time ;  and  committed.  	

[Lords.] 
The  Torquay  Corporation  Water  Bill  [  Lords]  Corporation 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

was read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

South 
Lancashire 
Tramways  : 
Bill 
Torquay 

The  Tynemouth  and  District  Tramways  Bill  Tynemouth 

and  District  

Tramways 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  t i m e;  and  com-
mitted.	 

•Bill 

[Lords.]

s et  4	  

The 

, 

'

Birstal 
Tramways 
Bill 
Hastings 
Tramways 


[Lords.] 

 


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232 

15th June. 

1903. 

[No.7l. 

Worthing 
Corporation 
(Tramways) 
Bill 

[Lords.]  mitted. 

The  Worthing  Corporation  (Tramways)  Bill 
[.Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com-

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  10)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  10)  Bill  was, according   to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  13)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  12)  Bill  was, according   to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  14)  Bill.  


The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  14)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed.  


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  16)  Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order 
(No.  16)  Bill  was, according   to  Order,  read  the 
third time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 

Orders 
(Poor  Law) 
Bill. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(Poor  Law)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed.  


Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Caledonian 
Railway 
Order 

Confirmation  time,  and  passed.  

Bill. 


The  Caledonian  Railway  Order  Confirmation 
Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The 

Edinburgh 
Corporation 
(Markets, 
Slaughter 
Houses,  &c.)  and  passed. 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Edinburgh 

(Markets, 
Slaughter  Houses,  &c.)  Order  Confirmation  Bill 
was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, 

Corporation 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their concurrence. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-   Local 

jesty's  Command,-—Copy  of  Return  showing  the 
Total  Payments  into  and  out  . of  the  Local  rgcotland'* 
Taxation  (Scotland)  Account  for  the  financial  Act,  1S9S. 
year  1902-3. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Dublin 
Command,—Copy  of  Forty-fifth  Report  of  the  Hospitals. 
Board  of  Superintendence  of  Dublin  Hospitals, 
with  Appendices,  for  the  year  1902-3. 

Copy  of  Twenty-first  Renort   of  the  Royal  Royal 

University  of  Ireland, beina; for the  year  1902.  

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

o f 

Table. 

Mr.  Fellowes  presented,  pursuant  to  the  direc-  Diseases of 
tions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament, —  Copies  of  Animals  Acts, 
Fourteen  Orders  under  the  Diseases  of  Animals  1891  a,ld  1896 ­
Acts,  1894  and  1896,  relating  to  the  landing  in 
Greal  Britain  of  Foreign  Animals. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Viscount  Cranbome  presented,  by  His  Ma-Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command, —  Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  (Annual 
Consular  Reports, Annual  Series, Nos.  2994  and   S e n e O 
2995. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His  Australian 
r v l ce 

Majesty's  Command,-Copy   of  Despatch  to  the Mai1   9 '
Governor  General  of  Australia  relating  to  the 
exclusive  employment  of  White  Labour 
in 
the  Mail  Service. 

Copies of  Colonial Reports,  Nos. 386 (Falkland  Colonial 
Islands,  Annual  Report  for  1902)  and  387 Reports 
(Gibraltar,  Annual  Report  for  1902).  

nnua.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,   by  His  Ma-Navy 
iesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Com-  (Berthing 

• 

• 

AocnrnmiHli­

Grangemouth 
The  Grangemouth  Water  Order  Confirmation 
Water  Order 
Confirmation  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third 
Bill. 

time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Lanarkshire 
Electricity 
and Refuse 
Destruction 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

The  Lanarkshire  Electricity  and  Refuse  De-
struction  Order  Confirmation Bill was,  according 
to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Pier and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Public 
Petitions. 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according   to  Order, 
read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas 

Vide  Sixth 
Report. 
Explosions 
presented,  by 
(Explosion  of  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  by 
Sedn^0i?near  C a P t a in   ^   B - L l o V d '  H i  s  Majesty's  Inspector 
of  Explosives,  to  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the 
Kendal.)' 
Home  Department,  on the circumstances  attend­
ing  Explosions   of  Gunpowder  which  occurred  in 
the  glazing  and  corning  houses of  the  Factory of 
the  Sedgwick  Gunpowder  Company,  Limited,  at 
Sedgwick,  near  Kendal,  Westmoreland,  on  the 
30th  March  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

mittee  appointed  by  the  Lords  Commissioners  ti o n)  . 
of  the  Admiralty  to  consider  the question  of  the 
Berthing Accommodation for His Majesty's Ships 
in  the  Dockyards  and  other  waters,  and  also  the 
Moorings  and  Materials  required. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Denis  Kilbride,  Esquire,  Membe r 

f or 

t he  New  Member 

County  of  Kildare 
was  sworn. 

(Souih  Kildare  Division),  sworn. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  and  Minutes   of Municipal 

Evidence  of  the  Joint  Committee  on  Municipal  Tlatllu=­
Trading,  of  Session  1900,  be  referred  to  the 
Select  Committee  appointed   by  this  House  to 
join  with  a  Committee  of  the  House of  Lords on 
Municipal  Trading.—(Mr.  Powell-Williams.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Housing   of  the  Working  Hous'ng of 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Biil  be  read  a j^eJVoridng 
payment of" 
second  time  upon  Monday  next. 
Loans)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Municipal  Corporations  Municipal 
(Audit)  Bill   be  read  a second  time  To-morrow.  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill. 
v 

' 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  tIie  Lords-
one  of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Lanarkshire  Lanarkshire 
and  Ayrshire  Railway  Order  Confirmation  Bill,   a nd   Ayrshire 
without  any  Amendment. 

Order87 
Confirmation 

The Bill. 



No. 71.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

15^  June. 

233: 


Dundee  Royal 
Lunatic 
Asylum  Order 
Confirmation 
Bill, 

Burgess  Hill 
and  Saint 
John's 
Common  Gas 
Bill. 

Scarborough 
Gas  Bill. 

Sittingbourne 
District  Gas 
Bill. 
Midland 
Railway  Bill. 

Winchester 
Water  and Gas 
BiU. 

Cleveland  and 
Durham 
County 
Electric 
Power  Bill 
[.Lords.] 
India  Rubber,  

Gutta  Percha,  

and  Telegraph  

Works 

Company 

Bill  [Lords.]'  


Prevention  of  

Cruelty  to  

Children 

(Amendment) 

Bill 

[Lords.] 

North  British  

Railway 

(General 

Powers) 

Order 

Confirmation 

[Lords.] 
Bill 

Saint  Luke's  

Church  and  

Parish  Quoad  

Sacra, 

Edinburgh, 

Order 

Confirmation 

[Lords.] 
Bill 

Hastings 

Harbour 

District 

Railway  Bill  

[Lords.] 

Rochester 
Corporation 
Tramways  and 
Improvements 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

North Western 
Electricity and 
Power-Gas 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Nottingham­
shire and 
Derbyshire 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lotds.] 

Fife  Eloctric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Liverpool 
University 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to the  Dundee  Royal 

Lunatic  Asylum  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  with­
out  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Burgess  Hill 
and  Saint John's Common  Gas Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Scarborough

Gas  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Sittingbourne

District  Gas  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Midland  Rail­
way  Bill,  with  Amendments;  to  which  the 
Lords desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Winchester 
Water  and  Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendment 
made by this House to the  Cleveland and Durham 
County  Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords'],  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  India  Rubber,  Gutta 
Percha,  and  Telegraph"  Works  Company  Bill 
[Lords],  without any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  amend  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to 
Children  Act,  1894 ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 

Act to confirm a Provisional Order under the  Pri­
vate Legislation Procedure (Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating  to  the  North  British  Railway;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating to Saint.  Luke's  Church  and Parish 
Quoad  Sacra,  Edinburgh 
desire  the  concurrence  of this  House. 

;  to  which  the  Lords 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  authorise  the  Hastings  Harbour  District 
Railway  Company  to  construct  deviation  Rail­
ways  and  new  Railways;  to  raise  additional 
Capital,  and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire'the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  authorise  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Citizens  of  the  City  of  Rochester  to  construct 
Tramways  and  Street  Improvements,  and  for 
other  purposes ;  to  which  the Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,   An 
Act  for incorporating  and conferring  Powers  on 
the  North  Western  Electricity  and  Power-Gas 
Company,  and for  other  purposes ;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  An 
Act  to  incorporate  the  Nottinghamshire  and 
Derbyshire Tramways  Company, and to empower 
that  Company  to  make  and  maintain  Tramways 
and  other  Works  in  the  Counties  of Nottingham
and  Derby,  and for  other purposes ; to which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Act  for incorporating  and  conferring  Powers  on 
the  Fife  Electric  Power  Company;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An 
Act  to  separate  University  College,  Liverpool,
from  the  Victoria University,  and to merge  it in 
the  University  of  Liverpool  when  constituted  ; 
and to transfer  all  the  Property  and  Liabilities 
of  the  said  University  College  to  the  University 
of  Liverpool  when  constituted,  and  for  other 

VOL.  158. 

purposes ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  An  Barry 

Act  to  extend  the  time  for  the  completion  of 
certain  Railways  by  the  Barry  Railway  Com-  
pany;   to  confirm  an  Agreement  between  the 
Company  and certain  Landowners;  to  empower 
the  Company to raise  additional  Capital, and for 
other  purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

BiU 

or  S,J 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,  An  Didcot, 

Act  to  confer  further  Powers  on  the  Didcot,  Newbury,  and 
Newbury,  and  Southampton  Railway  Company ;  Railway  Bill' 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

[Lords.]

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  AnTafi  Vale 

Act  for  extending  the  time  for  the  purchase   of 
certain  Lands  and  completion  of  certain  Rail­
ways  by  the  Tqff  Vale  Railway  Company  ;  for 
enabling  the  Company  to  work  their  Railways 
by  Electrical  Power,  and  for  other  purposes  ; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

BlU 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An  Wiiiesden 
Act   to  confer  Powers  on  the  Urban  D i s t r i ct  ^ b a n K s t r i ct 
Council  of  Wiiiesden  with  respect  to  their  [Lords,] 
Electric  Lighting  Undertaking  and  Recreation 
Grounds,  Streets, Buildings,  Sanitary  and  other 
matters for  the  Good  Government  of  their  Dis­
trict;  and to  transfer to  them the Powers  of  the 
Vestry  of  the  Parish  of  Wiiiesden, and for  other 
purposes;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currencc  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed a  Bill,  intituled, An  Scottish 
Act  to  enable  the  Scottish  American  Mortgage  American 
Company,  Limited,  to  create  Preference  Stock  ;  J ^ ^ ny 
to  enlarge  its  Powers,  ami  for  other  purposes ;  Limited,  ' 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  Bill 
this  House. 

[Lords.]

The  Hastings  Harbour  District .Railway  Bill   Hastings 
District" 

[Lords]  was read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  bo  referred  to  the  Railway  Bill 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  

[Lords.] 

The  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and  Rochester 
Improvements  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the first  Corporation 
time. 

Iramways 
and  Improve-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  t h  e  ments  Bill 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills 

[Lords.]

The  North  Western  Electricity  and  Power- North Western 

Gas  Bill  [Lords]  war, read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Gas  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Examiners  of  Petitions  f or  Private  Bills. 

Electricity 
aud  Power-

The  Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire  Tram-  Nottingham-

ways  Bill  [Lor/is]  was read  the first time. 

shire and 

Ordered,  That _ the  Bill  be  referred  to  the Tramways6 
[Lords.] 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  

Bill 

The  Fife  Electric  Power  Bill  [L,ords]  was  Fife  Electric 

read  the first time.

B°we*CBiu 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  [ 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Liverpool  University  Bill 

read  the first time. 

[Loi'ds]  was  Liverpool 
University 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  theBlU 

Examiners of  Petitions for Private  Bills. 

The  Barry  Railway Bill  [Lords]  was read the  Barry 

first time. 

Railway  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the C 

Examiners  of  Petitions for  Private  Bills. 

The  Didcot,  Newbury,  and  Southampton  Rail-  Didcot, 

way  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the first time. 

Newbury,  and 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  i S ™ l u  " 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for Private  Bills. 

[Lords, j

H U 

The 







Taff  Vale 
Kailway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Taff  Vale Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Wilksden
Urban  District
Council  Bill
[Lords.]

Scottish 
American 
Mortgage 
Company, 
Limited, 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Saint  Luke's 
Church  and 
Parish  Quoad 
Sacra. 
Edinburgh, 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

North  British 
Kailway 
(General 
Powers) 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 
B i ll  2 4 5. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.   2)  Bill. 

Bill  2 4 4. 

The  Willesden  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
. 

r . r 
[Lords]  was read  the  first  tame. 

•  •  i  .1  •  /»' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

, 

j

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 

Limitedj  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Saint  Luke's  Church  and 

Parish  Quoad  Sacra,  Edinburgh,  Order  Con­
firmation Bill [Lords]  be taken into  consideration 
To-morrow. 

The  North  British  Railway  (General  Powers) 
Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the 
first  time;  and  ordered   to be  read  a second  time 
upon  Tuesday  the  23rd day  of this Instant June  j 
and  to be  printed. 

The  Lord Advocate  presented  a Bill   to  amend 

the  provisions  of  the  Congested  Districts  (Scot­
land)  Act,  1897,  as  to  the  application  of  the 
Fund  constituted   by  the  A c t:  And  the  same 
was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Wednesday  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

Irish  Laid 
[Advances, 
&e.] 

The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved  itself 
[Advances, 

into  a  Committee  on  Irish  Land 

& C . J. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That, for carrying  out  the  provisions 
of  any  A ct   of  the  present  Session to  amend  the 
Law  relating   to  the  occupation  and  ownership 
of  Land  in  Ireland,  it  is  expedient— 

(a)  to	  authorise  the  creation  of  Capital 
Stock  for  raising  money  required  for  the 
Irish  Land  Purchase  Fund  and the  Land 
Purchase  Aid  Fund,  and  to  authorise  the 
National  Debt  Commissioners   to  borrow 
and  lend  money  for  the  purposes  afore­
said,  and  to  charge  on  the  Consolidated 
Fund  the  payment  of  the  dividends  on 
such  Stock  so  far  as not  paid  out  of  the 
income  of the  Irish  Land  Purchase  Fund, 
and  to  authorise  the  payment,  out  of 
money  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of 
Sums  sufficient  to  pay  the  dividends  and 
sinking 
for  the  Land 
Purchase  Aid  Fund  ; 

fund  required 

(b)	   to  authorise  the  payment, out  of  money 
to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  the 
salaries  of  the  Estates  Commissioners, 
the  Public  Trustee,  and   of  officers  and 
persons  employed  by  them, and  of  certain 
expenses  of  the  Land  Commission  ;  and 
( c)   to	  authorise  the  payment,  out  of  the 
Consolidated  Fund,  of  superannuation 
allowances  to  certain  Land  Commis­
sioners. 

—-(Mr. Wyndham.')


Resolution  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  T o­

morrow. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved itself 

into  a  Committee on  the  Irish  Land  Bill, 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1  (Advances  for  purchase  of 

holdings  where  whole  estate  sold). 

i	  m 

[No; TL 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  8,  after  the 
words  "  sale  of,"  to  insert  the  words  "  one  or 
"  more  holdings  or  of."—(Mr.  Herbert  Robert­
son.) 

Question, That  those  words be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  8, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  whether,"  in  order  to 
insert  the  word  " e x c e p t " — ( M r.  Timothy  M. 
Healy),—instead  thereon 

Question  proposed, That the word  "  whether  "  

stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,  by 
leave,  withdrawn.  


Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  11,  

after the  word  "holding,"   to  insert  the  words  

"  whether  subject  to  a  judicial  rent  or  not."—  

(Dr.  Thompson.)


Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted 

Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  12,  

to  leave  out  the  words  from  the  word  "  then  "  

to  the  first  word  " t h e ,"   in  1.  14.—(Sir  John 
Colomb.)

\  Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  Subject 
"  to  the limitations  in the  Land  Purchase  Acts  " 
stand  part  of  the  Clause:—Amendment,   by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

A n  Amendment  made. 

'  Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  15, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  advance"   to  the 
end  of  Sub-section  (2),   in  order  to  insert  the 
words  "provided  that  the  purchase  annuity 
"  payable  under  this  A ct  will  be,  in  the  case  of 
"  the purchase  of  a holding  subject  to  a  judicial 
"  rent  fixed  or  agreed to  since  the  passing  of the 
"  Act   of  1896,  not  less  than  fifteen  per  cent. 
"  below  the  existing  rent,  and,  in  the  case  of 
"  the  purchase  of  a-  holding  subject  to  a judicial 
"  rent  fixed  before  that  date,  or  of  a  holding • 
"  which  is not  subject to  a judicial  rent,  but  the 
"  tenancy  in  which  is  one  to  which,  in  the 
"  opinion , of  the  Land  Commission,  the  Land 
"Purchase  Acts  apply,  not  less  than  twenty­
"  five  per  cent,  below  the  existing  rent  "—(Mr. 
John  Redmond),—instead  thereof. 
I  Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out,  to  the  word  "  or,"  in  1.  18,  stand 
part  of  the  Clause ; 

And,  it being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave   to  sit  again. 
;  Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 
again resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

;	  The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved  itself  I™11 L a l ld 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill.  


Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.)  


C L A U S E,  N O.  1   (Advances  for  purchase   of  


holdings  where  whole  estate  sold).  


Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  15,  

to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  advance "  to  the  

fend  of  Sub-section  (2),  in  order  to  insert  the  

words  " provided  that  the  purchase  annuity 
"  payable  under  this  Act  will  be,  in the  caae  of  

"  the  purchase  of  a holding  subject  to  a judicial 

"  rent  fixed  or  agreed to  since  the  passing of the 

"  A ct   of  1896,  not  less  than  fifteen  per  cent,  

" b e l ow  the  existing  rent,  and,   in  the  case   o f  

"  the  purchase  of  a holding  subject  to  a judicial 

" r e nt  fixed  before  that  date,   or  of  a  holding  

"  which  is not  subject  to  a judicial  rent,  but  the  

"  tenancy  in  which 
is  one  to  which,  in  the 
j* opinion  of  the  Land  Commission,  the  Land 

"  Purchase  


 










No; 7%]:  3  Em.  VII 

15th 

"  Purchase  Acts  apply,  not  less  than  twenty­
" five" per  cent,  below  the  existing  rent"—(Mr. 
John  Redmond),—instead  thereof. 

Question  again  proposed,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out,  to  the  word  "  or,"  in 
1. 18, stand  part  of  the  Clause  : 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Chair­
man  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit 
again—(Mr.  Dillon),—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made'  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on: 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries and 
Expenses  of  the  Local  Government  Board. 

The  said Resolution, being  read  a second  time, 

was  agreed  to. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

t h  e  Ways  and 
Means, 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morroW, 

resolve  itself into the said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Police 
(Superannua- Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
tion)  Bill. 

Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill, 
as  amended  in  the  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  B ill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Soiith  African 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Loan  and War  Second  Reading   of  the  South African  Loan  and 
Contribution  > y a r  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read;  for  the 
Ireland 
Development  Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

Grant  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon Wednesday  next. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Metropolitan 
Improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
( Funds) Bill.  m e n t s  (Funds)  Bill;

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

y

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Patent  Office  Extension 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Sir  Alexander  Acldnd-Hood  reported  from  the 
Supplv 
[11th  June]  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  11th  day  of  this 
Report. 
instant  June  a Resolution  ;  which  was  read,  as 
followeth: 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Class  I I. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  Act  ([ r d a il d,^' : t 
Repeal  Bill;  
ItepcalBUl.. 

_ 

. 

. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

.  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Finance  Bill, 
Committee  on  the  Finance  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Wednes- r 

day  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from  the   Supply 

Committee  of  Supply  of  the  8th  day  of  this 
instant  June  (Evening  Sitting)  several  Resolu-   Sitting] 
Report. 
tions  ;  which  were  read,  sis follow; 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Revenue  Departments. 

: 
1.  That a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  2,549,430,  be  Post Office 

granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  S u m  . ^ l e ? r a P h 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  '- ^rV1('
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  On 
•the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries 
and  Working  Expenses   of  the  Post  Office 
Telegraph  Service; 

' 

e, 

: 

r Class  I V. 

;  2.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  88,619,  be  .British 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  Maseum> 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries; 
and  other  Expenses  of  the  British  Museum,  and 
of  the  Natural  History  Museum, 
including: 
certain  Grants  in  Aid. 

3.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.7,027,   be  National' 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  Gall3ry>  & e; ; 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending   on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries; 
and  Expenses  of  the  National  Gallery,  and 
of  the  National  Gallery  o f  British  Art,  Mill-
hank, including  a Grant in  Aid  for  the  purchase 
of  Pictures. 

;-,,... 

4.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  2,445,  be  National 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum.E 0^rait 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come
' 
in course of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for the  Salaries  and 
Expenses  of  the  National  Portrait  Gallery, 
including  a  Grant  in  Aid  for  the  purchase   of 
Portraits. 

a  e r y

5.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ ,  3,281,  be  Wallace  

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  Collection  

necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come H^useO^  

in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  

the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for the  Salaries  and  

Expenses  of  the  Wallace  Collection  (Hertford  

House). 


That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  130,907,  be 
Local 
Government  granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
Board, 

VOL.   158, 

6.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ . 23,780, be  Scientific 
igranted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum ^cvesti§a,ioD> 

H  11 

n e c e s s a ry 

2 36 

15th—\$th June. 

1903, 

[NO, 71.  


necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending 
on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  sundry 
Grants  in  Aid  of  Scientific  Investigation,  &c., 
and  other  Grants. 

r  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Foreigners' 
Second  Reading  of  the  Foreigners'  Marriages  Marriages 
£ i l l; 

•  • 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Universities

?0i,efc?'
Great  Britain,
and  Inter­
mediate
Education 
(Wales.) 

,

; 

, 

7.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  77,100, be 
  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
' L 
° 
necessary,to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending 
on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for  Grants  in 
Aid  of  the  Expenses  of  certain  Universities  and 
Colleges  in  Great  Britain,  and of  the  Expenses 
under  the  Welsh  Intermediate  Education  Act, 
1889. 

.  ,  

. „ 

The said Resolutions, being read a second  time, 

were  agreed  to. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 
after Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning  ; 

Tuesday,  \Qth June,  1903  : 

Supply

[22nd  April]

^Postponed

Resolution.]

The  Order of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon 
  ^ e  27th  day of  May  last, was reported  from the 
  Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution was 

then  postponed; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into further  consideration  this  day. 

Railways
(Electrical
Power) Bill,

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
' 
. 
" 
g j jj  . 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  "Wednes­
day  next,  resolve itself into  the said  Committee. 

Employment
of Children

1  1

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
} n t  0  consideration  the Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Marine  Store
Dealers
(Ireland)  Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Marine  Store  Dealers 

Committee  on 

(

/ r e W ) B i

l

l

 ; 

,

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the  Bishopric  of Bristol  Bill 
[Lords']  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical
BUUioriTf8  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis­

1  ^ °r

eioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The Order of the  day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  12th  day  of  May  last,  That  the 
Church  Discipline  (No.   2)  Bill  be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Local 
Authorities' 
Officers' 
Super­
annuation 
Bill. 

0 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Authorities' 
Officers' Superannuation  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Prevention  of

Rivers'and'"

Streams  Bill,

Xhe  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
  of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

j  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-   Super­
tion  (Ireland?)  Bill;  
!  Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
^his day. 

. 

( 7 r X n d )V 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  British  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  £^Meat 
Protection  Bill;  
0  10n 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Elementary 

Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education  Education 
(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill;  
I  Ordered,  That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  Bill. 
' 
Upon  Wednesday  next. 

_ 

' 

Deaf  Children) 

And  then  the  House, having  continued  to  

Sit till two  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Tuesday morning,  adjourned  till.  

this  day.  


[No.  72.] 

Tuesday,  16th June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 

from one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof, the  Standing  Orders  inquired into 
not previously  inquired into,  and which are appli­
cable thereto,  have  been  complied  with,  viz.  :— 

[Lords]

Exeter  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time.  


The  London  and  North  Western  Railway  London  and 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and N o r th   Western 

Bill 
committed. 

\ 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to  Saint  Luke's 
take  into  consideration  the  Saint  Luke's  Church  Church  and 
and  Parish  Quoad Sacra, Edinburgh, Order  Con- 
firmation Bill  [Lords]. 

Edinburgh, 

Quoad 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time  Order 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Education  Board  Provisional  Orders  Education 

Confirmation  (East  Ham,  &c.)  Bill  [Lords]  w a s,  Board 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time ;  and 
committed. 

Confirmation 
(East  Ham, 
&c.)  Bill 
[Lords.]

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders p; er anci 
(No.   2)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  Harbour 
second  time :  and committed. 

_ 
The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders pier  ancl 

(No.   3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  Harbour  

second  time:  and committed. 

Provisional 
Orders 

(No.  2)  Bill.  


Provisional 
Oraers 

(No.  3)  Bill.  


The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders   pier  and  

(No.   4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  Harbour  

second  time ;  and  committed. 

Orders°nal 
(No.   4)  Bill. 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  Pier  and  

(No.   5)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a ^ !  "  

„ orders°Da  

second  time ;  and  committed. 
T he  (No.  5)  Bill. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
­










NB/78.]  A  EDW.  Y I I. 

16th  June. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 

Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill.  


Public 
Petitions, 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  of  London  Bill  : — M r.  Baldwin,  M r.  Laurence 
Hardy,  Sir  A lexander  Henderson,  M r.  Mellor, 
and  M r.  Russell  Rea. 

(No.   6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a
second  time  ;  and  committed.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  


Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

Table. 


read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Sixth 
Beport. 
South  Africa.  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Minutes  of  Pro­
ceedings  of  the  South  African  Customs  Union 
Conference  held  at  Bloemfontein,  March  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon 

the  Table. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-
Prosecution  of 
Offences Acts,  sented to His Majesty, that  He  will be  graciously 
1879  and  1884. pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before this House, a Return showing the  working 
of  the  Regulations  made  in  1886  for  carrying 
out  the  Prosecution  of  Offences Acts,  1879  and 
1884,  with  Statistics  setting  forth  the  Number, 
Cost,  and  Results of  the  Proceedings  instituted 
by  the  Director  in  accordance  with  those  Regu­
lations  from  the  1st day  of  January  1902 to  the 
31st  day of  December  1902  (in  continuation  of 
Parliamentary  Paper, No.  145,  of  Session  1902). 
— ( M r.  Cochrane.) 

Mr.  George  Whiteley reported  from  the  Com­

Private" Bills 
(Group  F.)  mittee  on  Group  F  of  Private  Bills ;  That  the 
parties  petitioning  against  the  Local  Govern-
Local 
Government  ment 
(Ire/and)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3) 
(Ireland) 
[Dublin  Order]  Bill  had  stated that the  evidence 
Provisional 
Orders (No. 3) of  Robert  Thomas  Blackburn,  Secretary   of  the 
County  Dublin  County  Council,   of  No.  11, 
B111- 
Rutland  Square,  Dublin,  and  James  W.  Drury,
Local  Government  Board  Inspector,  was  essen­
tial  to  their  case;  and, it  having  been  proved 
that  their  attendance  could  not  be  procured 
without  the  intervention  of  the  House,  he  had 
been  instructed  to  move  that-  the  said  Robert 
Thomas  Blackburn  and  James  W.  Drury   do 
attend the  said Committee  To-morrow, at Eleven 
of  the  clock. 

Ordered,  That  Robert  Thomas  Blackburn  and 
James  W.  Drury  do  attend  the  Committee 
on  Group  F   of  Private  Bills  To-morrow,  at 
Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 

Message  had, been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  t he  Lords -
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Electric  Light-   Electric  

  6 )  B i l l,  w i t h o ut  a ny  Lighting  


i ng  P r o v i s i o n al  O r d e rs  ( N o.
j. 
• 
A m e n d m e n t. 

j  • 

Provisional 
Orders 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern-   Local 

(.No. 6)  Bill. 

ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   l )  ^!!!.  ®^™™ 611' 
without  any  Amendment. 

Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  1)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern-   Local 

ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Order  (No.   2)  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

Provisional 
Order 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Local  Govern-Local 

ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   4)  Bill,  ^rnment 
without  any  Amendment. 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   4)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Market  Dray- Market 
Drayton 
Gas  BiU. 

ton  Gas  Bill,  without  any  Amendment, 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Wellington 
« 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Wellington  (Salop) 
Gas  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

[Lords.] 
The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n  Union  of 
Act for  extending  the operation  of  and amending  ?®n®^oes  A c  t 
,  —  • 
the  Union  of  Benefices  Act,  1860,  and  for  1 1 1 ,5  Amendment 
disposal  of  unnecessary  Chapels  of  Ease:   to  Bill [Lords.]
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

(1860) 

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• 

-

-

-

-

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r

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n  Chatham  and 

A ct   to  authorise  the  Chatham and District  Light 
Railways  Company  to  construct  Tramways  and,^^*?]
Tramroads  and  other  works,  and  for  other  pur­
poses  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concur­
rence  of  this  House. 

1 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

The  Chatham  and  District  Light  Railways  Chatham and 
District  Light 
,,  Railways  Bill 
[Lords,]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Standing 
Orders.  . 

Kip's  Patents 
[Lords.'] 
Bill 

Alexandra 
Park and 
Palace. 

Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis 

reported  from  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  several 
Resolutions  ;  which  were  read,  as follow s 

1.  That,  in  the  case  of  Kip's  Patents  Bill 

[.Lords],  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dis­
pensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to 
proceed  with  their  Bill. 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Alexandra  Park 
and  Palace,  Petition  for  leave   to  deposit  a
Petition  for  a  Bill, the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to be  dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  per­
mitted  to  deposit  their  Petition  for  a  Bill. 

Sir  Charles  Dilke, 

supported  by  Mr.  John  Shops 

Bums,  M r.  Flower,  M r.  Lloyd-George, 
Kemp,  M r.  M'Crae,  Mr.  Melville,  M r.  Nannetti,  
Sir  Barrington  Simeon,  and  Mr,  Tennant,  pre­
sented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
Shops  :  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Friday  n e x t;  and   to  be 
printed. 

M r.  ^ 

Bill. 
246' 

BU1 

The  House, according   to Order,  resolved  itself

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

^ ^ 

BUI, 

3.  That, in  the  case  of  the  Hove,  Worthing,
Hove, 
Worthing,  and  and  District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  the  Stand-
District 
ing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that 
Tramways 
the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their 
Bill 
Bill. 

[Lords.] 

' 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Parliamentary 
Voters 
Registration  ^ 

Ordered,  That  the  adjourned  Debate   on  the 
Question  proposed  upon  the  28th  day   of  April 

T } ) a  t 

t h  g  p a rH a m eiitary  Voters  Registra­

tion  Bill  be  now  read  a second  time, be  resumed 
upon  Monday  next. 

Selection. 

Mr.  Wodehouse  reported  from  the  Committee 
of  Selection;  That  they  had  nominated  the 
following  Five  Members   to  serve  on  the  Joint 
Port  of 
London Bill.  Committee  of  Lords  and  Commons  on  the  Port 

VOL.   158. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.  1   (Advance  for  purchase   of 

holdings  where  whole  estate  sold). 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  1,1.  15, 
to leave  out  from  the  word  "  advance"   to  the 
end  of  Sub-section  (2),  in  order  to  insert  the 
words  "  provided  that  the  purchase  annuity 
"  payable  under  this A ct  will  be,  in  the  case  of 
"  the purchase of  a holding  subject  to  a judicial 
"  rent  fixed  or  agreed  to  since  the  passing:  of 
"  the Act  of  1896, not less  than  fifteen  per  cent. 
"  below  the  existing  rent, and,  in  the  case  of 
"  the  purchase  of  a holding  subject  to  a judicial 
"  rent  fixed  before  that  date,  or  of  a  holding 
"  which  is not  subject  to  a judicial  rent,  but  the 
"  tenancy  in  which  is  one  to  which,  in  the 
"  opinion  of  the  Land  Commission,  the  Land 
"  Purchase 

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IQth—flthJme. 

1 9 6 3V 

[ N O.  7 2; 

"  Purchase  Acts  apply,  not  less  than  twenty­
"  five  per  cent,  below  the  existing  rent"-—(Mr.' 
John Redmond),—instead  thereof. 

Question	  again  proposed,   T h at  the  words  pro­
posed   to	  be  left  out,   to  the  word  "  o r ,"   in  1.  18, 
stand  part   of  the  Clause: 

1 

And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  restimed  the  Chair;  and  the 

•  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
: Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

1 

Resolved,  That  t.hi3 House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening	  Sitting. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, resolved itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  N o.  1  (Advance 

f or  purchase   of 

holdings  where  whole  estate  sold). 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 15, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  advance  "   to  the 
end  of  Sub-section  (2),  in  order  to  insert  the 
words  "  provided  that  the  purchase  annuity 
"  payable  under  this  Act  will  be,   in  the  case of 
"  the  purchase  of a holding  subject  to  a judicial 
"  rent  fixed  or  agreed  to  since  the  passing  of 
"  the  Act   of  1896,  not  less  than  fifteen per  cent. 
"  below  the  existing  rent,  and, in  the  case  of 
"  the purchase  of  a holding  subject  to  a judicial 
"  rent  fixed  before  that  date,   or  of  a  holding 
"  which  is not  subject  to  a judicial  rent,  but  the 
"  tenancy  in  which  is  one  to  which,  in  the 
"  opinion  of  the  Land  Commission,  the  Land 
"  Purchase  Acts  apply,  not  less  than  twenty­
"  five  per  cent,  below  the  existing  r e n t — ( M r. 
John  Redmond)  — instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 
left  out, to  the  word  " o r ,"   in  1.  18,  stand  part  of 
the  Clause; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Lt  „• 
„  •  l V 
Tellers for  the!  
leas, 

(Sir  Alexander 
ffoodf 

| Mr.  Anstruther: 

AclandA

U l 7. 
J 

Noes, 

Tellers  f or  the f Sir  Thomas  Esmonde, 

^  .  •  n 
J   Uo' 
t. Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  18, 
to  leave  out  from  "  1896 "   to  the  word  "  if,"  in 
L 21.—(Mr.  T.  W.Russell.)

}Mr.  Wood: 

' J 

: 

; 

, 

: 
: . 

•	 

relating	  to  - the  occupation  and  ownership  of 
Land  in  Ireland,  it is  expedient— 

(a)   to	  authorise  the  creation  of  Capital 
Stock  for raising  money  required  for  the 
Irish  Land  Purchase Fund  and  the  Land 
Purchase  Aid  Fund,  and   to  authorise  the 
National  Debt  Commissioners  to  borrow 
and  lend  money  for  the  purposes  afore­
said,  and  to  charge  on  the  Consolidated 
Fund  the  payment  of  the  dividends  on  • 
Such  Stock  so  far  as  not  paid  out  of  the 
income  of  the  Irish  Land Purchase  Fund, 
and  to  authorise  the  payment,  out  of 
money  to  be  provided by  Parliament,  of 
Sums  sufficient to  pay  the  dividends  and 
the  Land 
sinking  fund  required 
Purchase  Aid  F u n d; 

for 

(b)   to  authorise  the  payment,  out  of  money  

to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  the 
salaries  of  the  Estates  Commissioners, 
the  Public  Trustee,  and  of  officers  and  

persons  employed by them,  and of  certain  

expenses  of  the  Land  Commission  ;  and  

(c)  to	  authorise  the  payment,  out  of  the  

Consolidated  Fund,  of  superannuation 
allowances  to  certain  Land  Commis­
sioners. 


The  said Resolution, being read  a second  time, 

•was agreed  to. 

The  Order   o f  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 
Second  Reading   of  the  Electric  Lighting  Lighting 
  (London) 
( London)  Bill  [Lords']  ;  	

° 

a

'

Bill 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-   improvements 
ments  (Funds)  Bill;  
(Funds)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent Office 

Second  Reading  of  the Patent  Office  Extension   Extension 
Bill;  

E m-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ;  , 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  lVleans ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  diy, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marine  Store 

Question,  That  the  words  "  or  i f  "  stand  part 

of  the  Clause,—-put,  and  negatived. 

Committee 
(Ireland)  Bill  ; 

on 

the  Marine  Store  Dealers 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Chair­
man  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit 
again,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

! 

; 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

asrain resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 

after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Wednesday  morn­
ing  ; 

Wednesday,  17th  June,  1903  : 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood 

reported  from 
the  Committee  on  Irish  Land  [Advances,  &c.] 
a  Resolution  ;  which  was  read,  as followeth  : 

That,  for  carrying  out  the  provisions  of  any 
-4ct  of  the  present  Session  to  amend  the  Law 

irish  Land 
[Advances, 

Resolved, That this House  will, upon  Thursday 

next, resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  B i l  l  Bristol 
[Lords] 

_ 

Bdl  [ i^ 

; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis- Commissioner 
sioners  Biil \_Lords]  ; 

m\[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a-second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming outdoor 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Relief 
upon  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  June,  That  (Pensioners) 
the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pensioners)  Bill   be  now  J'  ' 
read  the  third  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Friday  next, 

The 







•No. 72.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

16&—17th  June. 

Military 
Lands  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  Military  Lands  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Local 
Government  Second  Beading  of  the  Local  Government  A ct 
Act  (1888) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

(1888)  Amendment  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  24th  day  of  this  instant 
June. 

Railways 
(Private 
Sidings)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  8th  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Rail­
ways (Private Sidings) Bill   be now read a second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be  further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Trade  Maxks 
(Cotton 
Wares)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Trade  Marks  (Cotton 
Wares)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Guinea  Postal 
Orders  Bill. 

The  Guinea  Postal Orders  Bill  was, according 
to  Order, read  a  second  time  ;  and  committed 
to  a Committee of  the whole House,  for Tuesday 
next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Municipal 
Corporations  Second  Reading   of  the  Municipal  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill. 

(Audit)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Super-
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill.  tion^(Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish Meat 
Protection  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  four  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  78.] 

Wednesday,  17th June,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

W i n c h e s t e r^  m  H  E  House  proceeded   to take into  considera­
Bill.eran

  X 
tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to 
the  Winchester  Water  and  Gas  Bill;  and  the 
same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

as

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Wirral 
Railway  Bill 
[.Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take into  considera' 
[Lords],  as 

tion  the  Wirral  Railway  Bill 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be read the third  time. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read  ;  and  ordered to lie  upon  the  Table. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Sixth  

Report, 


VOL.   158.  


Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas 

presented,—  y g g ^ ^  f 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated   j879  a nd  188 |
the  16th  day  of  this instant  June,  for  a  Return 
209. 
relative  to  the  Prosecution  of  Offences  Acts, 
1879  and  1884. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Return  do  lie upon the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Viscount  Qranbome  presented,   by  His  Ma-Trade   Reports 

jesty's  Command,-—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  j^es")1 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  2996  to 
3000. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-East   Africa 
sented  to His Majesty, that He will  be graciously  (Concessions.) 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there   be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return  showing  the  Names 
of  the  Firms  or  Individuals  to  whom  Conces­
sions  have  been  granted  in  East  Africa  or 
Uganda;  the  exact  nature  and  terms  of  those 
Concessions,  and  the  exact  localities  and  areas 
of  their  operation.—(Mr.  Malcolm.) 

Ordered,  That  there  be laid before  this House,  Imports and 

a  Return  showing  the  Imports  and  Exports   of  Exports, 
the  United  Kingdom  with  Foreign  Countries, 
self-governing Colonies,  India,  and  other  British 
Possessions  separately,  for  the  periods  1881-5, 
188(5-90,  and  for  each  year  since.—(Mr.  Lam­
bert.) 

Ordered, That  there be  laid before  this House,  Public 

a  Return  of  Net  Public  Income  and  Net  Public  E" 0 0™^^. 
Expenditure  under  certain  specified  heads,  as 
represented  by  Receipts  into  and  Issues  out   of 
the  Exchequer  from   1 8 8 0 - 81   to  1 9 0 2 - 3,   inclu­
sive  (in  continuation  - of  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  323, of  Session  1902).—(Sir  Henry  Fowler.) 

Mr.  George  Whiteley  reported  from  the  Com-   Metropolitan 

mittee  on  the  Metropolitan  Police  Provisional Provisional 
Order  Bill;  That  they had  considered the  Order   order  Bill, 
therein  contained  ;  that  the  said  Order  ought to  [Provisional 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him /Jm^d/j"1" 
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time  


To-morrow. 


Mr.Halsey 

reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection. 

Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the  fol­
lowing  Member  from  the  Joint  Committee   of 
Lords  and  Commons  on  the  Port   of  London  Port  of 
Bill  :—Sir  Alexander  Henderson  ;  and  had  ap-   London  Bill, 
pointed  in  substitution  :  Sir  Charles  Renshaw. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


The  Union   of  Benefices  Act  (1860)  Amend-Union  of 
ment  Bill  [ Lords]  was  read  the  first  time ;  and  ®e8^e®ces  A c  t 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday   Amendment 
next;  and  to  be  printed. 
Bill [Lords.3 
Bill  247. 

, •! 

Sir  Henry  Campbell-Bannerman,  Member  for   Adjournment, 

the  Stirling  Burghs,  rose  in  his place  and  asked 
leave  to  move  the  Adjournment  of  the  House, 
for  the  purpose   of  discussing  a  definite  matter 
of  urgent  public importance, viz., "  the misunder-  Speeches of 
standing  created  in  the  mind  of  the Government  Ministers, 
of  the  Colony  of  New  South  Wales  by  the 
speeches  of  the  Prime  Minister  and the Colonial 
Secretary,  and  the  necessity  of  making  it  clear 
to*  the  Government  of  New  South  Wales  that 
these  speeches are isolated expressions of  opinion 
to  which  the  Cabinet  is in  no  way  committed  " ; 
and  the  pleasure  of  the  House  having  been 
n  H  4 
signified  ; 

 


11th—18th  June. 

1903. 

[Ko.T3. 

signified : —  The  Motion  stood  over,  under 
Standing  Order  No.  10,  until  the  Evening 
Sitting,  this  day. 

Post Office 
Sites  Bill 

M r.  Austen  Chamberlain,  Sir  Thomas  Fir  hank, 
and  Mr.  Hose  were  nominated  Members   of  the 
Select  Committee  on  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bil 1. 
— ( S ir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Public-Offices
(Dublin)  Bill.

  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot,  Mr.  Boland,  and  Mr. 
  Charles  Allen  were  nominated  Members  of  the 
Select Committee  on the  Public  Offices (Dublin) 
Bill.—(Sir  Alexander 

Acland-Hood,) 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved itself 

into  a  Committee  on the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

'

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.  1   (Advance  for  purchase   of 

holdings  where  whole  estate  sold). 
Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p,  1,  1. 23, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  ten," in  order to  insert 
the	  word  " f i f t e e n " — ( M r.  John  Redmond),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  word  "  t e n"  stand 

part  of  the  Clause; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for  thef^W-Alexander  Acland. 

Y E AS  

' 

HOOD, 

) 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

217. 

Tellers  for  thej Sir  Thomas  Esmonde, 

,  ^ 

Noes, 

I Captain  Donelan: 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  1,  1. 24, 
to leave out  the word "  thirty,"  in order  to  insert 
the  word  " f o r t y"  —  (Mr.  John  Redmond),—
instead  thereof. 

j" ' 

Question  put,  That  the  word  "  thirty  "  stand 

part of  the  Clause; 

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The  Committee  divided. 
.] 
.lelleK^for  the)   H o t )d,	 

£ 

(Sir  Alexander 

AclandA

214. 

•  |M r.  Anstruther 

: 

Tellers for  the/Sir	   Thomas Esmonde, 


Noes, 

L Captain  Donelan: 

J 

J 

And,  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of 
the  clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make 
his Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  Evening, 

again resolve  itself into  the  eaid  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 
A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  this  House   do  now  adjourn—(Sir 
Henri/  Campbell-Bannerman); 
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,  
'  
I  he  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \ ,  „„ 

j .  • j 

Adjournment

(under
Standing
Order No.  10.)
Speeches of
Ministers.

Yeas, 

( M r.  William  M'Arthur:) 
AclandA

ii,  (Sir  Alexander 

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Tellers  for  the I	 

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[Mr.  Anstruther: 
So  it passed  in the  Negative.  


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Irish  Land
Bill.

The  House, according  to Order,  resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  No.  1  (Advance  for  purchase   of 

holdings  where  whole  estate  sold). 
Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 28, 
to  leave out  the word  " twenty," in order to insert 
the  words  "twenty-five"—(Mr.  John  Red­
mond),—instead 

thereof. 

Question  proposed, That  the  word  "  twenty  " 

stand  part of  the  Clause : 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Chair­
man  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit 
again—(Mr.  John  Redmond),—put,  and  agreed 
to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill  ; 
and that he was  directed  to  move, That  the  Com­
mittee  may have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 

Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill;	 

S t ^ B i l l. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The	  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Police 
Second Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)   (SaPei;-. 
-j-,»11 
Bdl  ; 

Billt 

\ 

r 

° 

J  animation) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  StreetsStreets  v , u -
B i l l; 

' 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

* 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill  ; 

BlU-

_ 

_ 

° 

° 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

• 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking  ^° ndon. 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill,   B i^ c a  l on 
as  amended  in  the  Committee ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  South  African 
Second  Reading   of the  South African  Loan  and {ya r ca0undtribu. 
War  Contribution  Bill  ;  

tion  Bill. 

a n

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  ^ ^ P  1 ? ™ 1 
Grant  Bill; 

G r a nt  B dL 

_  

° 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill;  £°™ntion 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct   (Ireland) 
Repeal  Bill;  

Act  Repeal 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
after Twelve  of  the  clock  on Thursday  morning; 

Thursday,  18/A  June,  1903  : 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Finance  Bill. 

Committee  on  the  Finance  Bill; 

• 
Resolved,  That  this  House will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on the  Railways  (Electrical  Power")  (Electrical 
T»:II	  - 
B i l l; 

Power)  Bill, 

Resolved, 

	
 


 
 
 


 
 
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241 


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  a  Select  Committee   be  ap-House  of 
pointed  to  inquire  into  the  Ventilation  of  the  Commons 
House. 

(Ventilation.) 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Patent  Office  Extension 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Military Lands
Bill 

  The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Military  Liands  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
C L A U S E,  N O.   1 ,  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  NO.   2,  agreed  to. 
Bill,  as amended,  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Rill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Thursday  the  25th  day  of  this  instant  June. 

The  Order  o.f the day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  12th  day  of May  last, That  the  Church 
Discipline  (No.   2)  Bill  be  committed  to  a  Select 
Committee  ; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and Irish  Meat 
Protection  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  lime 

this  day. 

Resolved, That the  Contract with  the Canadian 
Pacific  Railway  Company,  dated  the  12th  day 
of  October'  1901,  for  the  conveyance  of  His 
Majesty's  Mails,  Troops,  and  Stores  between 
(or  Quebec)  and  Hong  Kong, 
Halifax 
for  the 
period  from  the  7th  day  of  April  1901  to  the 
6th  day  of  April  1906,  printed  in  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  21,  of  Session  1902, be  approved.— 
(Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain.) 

Church 
Discipline 
(No.   2)  Bill. 

Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill. 

Elementary 
Education 
(Blind  and 
Deaf 
Children) 
Bill. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

Post Office 
(Halifax  (or 
Quebec)  and 
Hong  Kong 
Mail 
Contract.) 

Poor 
Prisoners' 
Defence Bill. 

Ordered,  That M r.  Arkwright  and  M r.  Nussey
be  added to  the  Select  Committee  on  the  Poor 
Prisoners' Defence  Bill.—(Sir Alexander  Acland-
Hood.) 

, 

VOL.  158. 

Mr.  Dillon,  Dr.  Farquharson,  Sir  Michael 
Tuhe, 

Foster,  M r.  Goddard,  Sir  John  Batty 
Mr.  Abel  Henry  Smith,  and  M r.  Victor  Caven­
dish  were  accordingly  nominated  Members   of  

the  Committee.  


Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  Power   to 

send  for  persons, papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Three  be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee,—(Sir  Alexander 

Acland-Hood.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued 

to  sit  till  five  minutes  after  Twelve   of  

the clock on  Thursday  morning, adjourned 

till  this  day.  


[No.  74.] 

Thursday, \%th  June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P  K  A Y E R S. 

TH E  House proceeded  to  take  into considera-  Midland 

tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords to  Railway  Bill, 

the  Midland  Railway  B i l l;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  South  Shields 

tion  the  South  Shields  Corporation  Bill,  as  Corporation 
amended  in the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Ordered,  That  so much  of  Standing  Order  91  Standing 

as  fixes  Five  as  the  Quorum  of  the  Select 0 r d e r s­
Committee  on  Standing  Orders  be  read  and 
suspended. 

Ordered,  That,  for  the  remainder   of  the 

Session,  Three  be  the  Quorum  of  the  Com­
mittee.—(Mr.  Halsey.) 

Ordered,  That  in  the  case  of  the  Alexandra  Alexandra 
  | ^ a nd  


Park  and  Palace,  Petition  for  Bill,
Order  70 be  suspended,  and  that the  Examiners  [petition  lor 
have  leave  to  sit  and  proceed  To-morrow.—   Bill.] 
( M r.  Caldwell.) 

  S t a n d i ng

The  Metropolitan  Police  Provisional  Order   Metropolitan 

Bill  was,  according to Order, read the  third  time, £olic.°. 

.. 

-I 
and  passed. 

° 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill" to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

, 
Provisional 
0rder  Bill. 

The  Clerk  at  the Table  informed  the  House  The Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman of 
Ways  and  Means. 

a nd 

The  House  was moved, That  the  Report  from   Hove, 

the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect,  of  the  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways 
Tramways  Bill  [L o r d s]   might be  read ;  and  the  Bill [Lord*.]
same  being  read; 

a nd 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time. 

— ( M r.  Caldwell.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented, and   Public 

read  ;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Sixth 
Beport. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,  East  India 

pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of Parlia- 
ment,—Return  of  all  Loans  raised  in  India, m  JJ  a",

sed 

i x 

chargeable 

N o ' 2 1 ° * 









t&lh  June.  	

;3:903. 

'[N.6,-74. 

chargeable  on the Revenues of  India,  outstanding 
at  the  commencement  of  the  Half-year  ending 
on  the  31st  March  1903,  with  the  Bates   of 
Interest and  Total  Amount  payable thereon, and 
the  Date   of  the  Termination  of  each  Loan,  the 
Debt  incurred  during the Half-year, the  Moneys 
raised  thereby  during  the  Half-year,  the  Loans 
paid  off or  discharged  during  the  Half-year,  and 
the  Loans  outstanding  at. the  close  of  the  Half-
year  ;  stating,  so  far  as  the  public  convenience 
•will  allow,  the  Purpose  or  Service  for  which 
moneys  have  been  raised  during  the  Half-year. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Criminal 
Prosecutions 
, 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by 
.  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  of 
(Departmental the  Departmental  Committee  appointed   by  the 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Department 
Committee,)
to  inquire  into  the  Allowances   to  Prosecutors 
and  Witnesses  in  Criminal  Prosecutions;  with 
Evidence  and  Appendices. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Trustee 

Banks,  1902. 

No.  211. 

Superannua­
tion  Act,  1884: 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  11th  day  of  this  instant  June, 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Trustee  Savings Banks, 
1902. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Treasury  Minute  under  the  Superannuation 
Act,  1884, dated  12th June  1903,  declaring  that 
Frank  Parham,  Royal  Laboratory,  War  Office, 
was  appointed  without a Civil  Service  Certificate 
through  inadvertence  on  the  part  of  the  Head 
of  his  Department. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers   do  bye upon  the 

Table  ;  and that the  said Return  be  printed. 

East  India 
(India  Office, 
Retirement 
at  65.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre­
sented  to  His Majesty, that  He  will be graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be 
laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return   of  Copy  of  Minute 
by  the  Secretary  of  State  for  India,  stating  the 
circumstances  under  which  a  member  of  his 
permanent  establishment  has  been  retained  in 
the  Service  after  he has  attained  the  A ge   of  65. 
—(Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Military 
Lands 
Committee  on  the  Military  Lands  Provisional 
Provisional 
Orders  Bill.  Orders  Bill;  That  they  had  considered  the  said 
[Provisional  Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought   to  be  con-
Orders  con­
firmed ;  and that they had  directed  him to  report 
firmed.] 
the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  t;o the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow, 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Local 
Government  Committee on the Local  Government  Provisional 
Provisional 
Order  (No.  18)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered 
Order 
the  said  Order;  that  the  said  Order  ought   to  be 
(No.  18)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
confirmed:  and  that  they  had  directed  him  to 
Order  con­
report  the  Bill, with  Amendments,  to  the  House. 
firmed.] 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  7 )  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Orders  con­
: 
firmed.] 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional 
Orders  (No.   7)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered 
the  said  Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought   to 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,  to  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  T o­

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Hamilton 

Committee  on  the  Hamilton  Burgh  Provisional  p"0r®^;0nal 
Order  Bill;  That  they  had  considered  the  said   order8Bill. 
Order  ;  that  the  said  Order  ought  to  be  con-  [Provisional 
firmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him   to O^™0™1­
report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the
House. 

m

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

	from  the  Broughty 
Committee  on  the  Broughty  Ferry  ^^ 
Gas  Pro-
Gaa 
Provisional 
visional  Order  Bill;  That  they  had  considered   Order  Bill, 
the  said  Order;  that  the  said  Order  ought   to  [Provisional 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  flamed0?11" 
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to  the 
House. 

- 
•*

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   ulster  and 
Committee  on  the  Ulster  and  Oonnaught Light   Connaught 
Railways  Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the   Railways  Bill 
allegations  contained  in.  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee,  and found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

• 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Belfast  Water 
Committee  on  the  Belfast  Water  Bill  [Lords] ;  Bm [Lords.-]
That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  con­
tained  in  the  Preamble  of  the Bill,  and  verbally 
amended  the  same,  and  found  the  same,  as 
amended, to be  true  ;  and had  gone  through  the 
Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Shepshed 

Committee  on  the  Shepshed Urban  District  Gas  Q ^ ™  District 
Bill  [Lords];  That they had  examined the allega-
tions  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the same,  and  found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

[£or<fo.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

r 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Scunthorpe 
Committee  on  the  Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Urban  District 
Water  Bill  '[Lords'];  That  they  had  examined 
the  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the  same, and  found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
2fent  t 0 'he 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

.	 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  South-   Southampton 
ampton  Harbour  Bill  [Lords'],  with   A m e n d -j ^   W  Bill 
ments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
mont to the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Votes" 

 
 
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243 


Liquor Traffic 
Local  Veto 
(Wales)  Bill.  upon  the  1st  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Liquor  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

the  passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  as  amended, to  be  true;  and.  had  gone  through 

The  Order  for  resuming,  To-morrow, 

Traffic  Local  Veto  (Wales)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time,  was  read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Tuesday  the  28th  day   of  July  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-

Table  :  and  be  printed. 

' 

1

™®nt to t he 
Votes. 

Sir  Edward  Strachey  reported  from  the  Com-   Bailway  Bills 

mittee  on  Group No.  10 of  Railway  Bills  ;  That,  <g»»P 
for  the  convenience   of  parties,  the  Committee 
Sale of 
Intoxicating  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  had  adjourned  till  Monday  next,   at  half-past 
Liquors  on 
Sunday  Bill.  	 upon  the  3rd  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Sale  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

for  resuming,  To-morrow,  the 

The  Order 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

of  Intoxicating  Liquors  on  Sunday  Bill  be  now 
read  a  second  time,  was  read,  and  discharged. 

Table. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 	
Provisional 	
Orders 
(No.  3)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Order 
relating  to 
County "of 
Dublin  not, 
confirmed; 	
remaining 
Orders 
confirmed.] 

[Title 
amended.] 

Shops  (Early 
C M .  ™	 
Bill  248 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Tuesday  the  28th  day  of  July  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 

from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  the  Lords. 

Mr.  George  Whiteley  reported  from  the  Com- one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­

Local 
mittee  on  the  Local  Government  (Ireland) 
Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill;  That  they  had  ment Provisional  Order  (Housing  of  the  Work- Provisional 
considered  the  Orders  therein  contained;  that 
the  Provisional  Order  relating  to  the  County  of 
Dublin  and  the  Urban  Districts  of  Blackrock, 
Dalkey,  Killiney  and  Ballybrack, 
Kingstown, 
Pembroke,  Rathmines  and  Raihgnr  ought  not   to  ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.   1)  Bill,  without 
be  confirmed;  that  the  other  Orders  ought   to  any  Amendment. 
be  confirmed ;  and  that  they  had  directed  him 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,   to  the 
House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

ing  Classes)  Bill, without  any  Amendment. 

Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill. 

Order 
(Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes)  Bill. 

Mr.  George  Whiteley  further  reported  from  	
the  Committee;  That  they  had  amended  the 
Title,  as  followeth  :  A  Bill  to  confirm  certain 
Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local  Government 
Board  for	  Ireland  relating  to  the  County  of 
Wexford,  the  Urban  District  of  Wexford,  and 
the  Town  of  Keady. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  	

Table. 	

ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.   2)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment.  	

Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment.  	

Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n Polling 

Districts 
Act   to  make  further  provision  with  respect   to 
(County 
the  arrangement  of  Polling  Districts  for  the  Councils) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Election  of	  County  Councillors  ;  to  which  the Bill 

[Lords.]

into  consideration  T o- Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An Polling 

The  Shops  (Early  Closing)  Bill  [Lords]  was 

Arrangements 
(Parliamen­
in  Parliamentary tary Boroughs) 
r e a ( j   t) ] e  first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  Boroughs;	  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con- Bill  [Lords.] 
second  time  upon  Wednesday  next;  and   to  be  currence  of  this  House. 
printed. 

Act   to  amend  the  Law  relating   to  the  arrange-
ment  of  Polling  Districts 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An  Carmarthen­
Act  for  incorporating  and  conferring  Powers   on Power  Bill 

shire  Electric 

Workmen's 
^ g g - t t e a.   A o  t 
Amendment	 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Workmen's  Compensation  the  Carmarthenshire Electric  Power  Company  ;  [Lords.]

(1897)  Amendment  Bill  be  read  a second  to  which  the  Lords  desire the concurrence  of this 

time  upon  Wednesday  the  1st  day  of  July  next.  House. 

Croydon  and 
District 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 

, 

r. 

j  i 

i  ., 

The  Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power  Bill   Oarmarthen-
shire  Electric 
Power Bill 
[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

r- T 
[lords]  was  read  the  first  time.	 

Sir  Edward  Strachey  reported  from  the  Com-
mittee  on  the  Croydon  and  District  Electric 
Tramways  Bill;  That,   in  pursuance  of  the 
Resolution  of  the  House  of  the  10th  day  of  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 
March  last,  the  Committee had  struck  out  of  the 
Bill  the  powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  6, 
7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13,  13A,  13P>,  14,  15,  and  16. 
Sir  Edward  Strachey  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble of the Bill, 
and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  con-
sistent with the provisions of the Bill  as passed by 
the  Committee,  and found  the same,  as amended,  printed. 
to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Russell,  Mr.  Patrick  O'Brien,  and  Mr.  Field,  (ireian.l)  Bill, 
presented  a Bill  to provide  for the  establishment 
of  Day  Industrial  Schools  in  Ireland:  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Wednesday  the  1st day  of  July  next;  and  to  be 

The Select Committee on the  Aged  Pensioners  Aged 

Mr.  Harrington,  supported  by  Mr.  T.  W.

249. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Bill  was nominated  of  Sir  Alexander  Hargreaves  P«nsiolier3 

Yide  Supple-
ment  to  the  Table;  and  be  printed. 
Votes. 

Harrow  Boad 
Sir  Edward  Strachey  reported  from  the  Com-
and  Padding-	  niittee  on  the  Harrow  Road  and  Paddington 
ton  Tramways

B i  n ;  That,  in  pursuance  of  a  Reso­

a  y 

m 

w 

r 

T

S

a

Brown,  Mr.  Channing,  Mr.  Crean,  Mr.  Flower,
Mr.  Goulding,  Mr.  John  Hutton,  Mr.  Lloyd­
• George,  Mr.  Grant  Lawson,  Mr.  O'Shee,  Mr. 
Pemberton,  Colonel  Pilkington,  Sir  Robert  Reid,
Mr.  Remnant,  Mr.  Shackleton,  and  Mr.  Skewes­
Cox.

lution  of  the  House  of  the  10th day  of  March 
last,  the  Committee  had  struck  out of  the  Bill 
the  powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos. 1 and  2.  send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  Power  to 

Ordered,  That  Five  be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Sir  Edward  Strachey  further  reported  from 

the  Committee  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  Committee.—(Sir  Alexander 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
The  House, accordin 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as  into  the  Committee  of 

Acland-Hood.) 

VOL.  158. 

to Order,  resolved itself  Supply 

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lSth—19th  June. 

1 9 0 3. 

[ N o,  7 4, 

(In  the  Committee.)  

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Friday,  19th  June,  1903  : 
And  it  being  Midnight,  the Chairman  left  the 

Chair  to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Class  I V. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That a 
Sum  not  exceeding   £ .  808,828,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during the  year ending  on the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for Public  Education  in Scotland, 
and  for  Science  and  Art   in  Scotland,  including 
a  Grant  in  A i d: 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  matter 
to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was  directed  to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave   to 
sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee, 

Evening  Sitting. 

ftndWaterioo  "  T h  c  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Third  Reading   of  the Baker  Street  and  Waterloo 
Railway 
Railway  (Transfer)  Bill; 
(Transfer) 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bili   be  now  read  the 
third  time  ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  words 
"  Bill be " to the  end of the Question,  and adding 
the  words  "re-committed   to  the  former  Com­
"  mittee "—(Mr.  Claude Hay),—instead  thereof. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
left  out  stand  part   of  the 

proposed  to  be 
Question; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the [Sir  Frederick  Banbury,  1 
| Mr.  Purvis: 

Yeas, 

Tellers  fcr  the I Mr.  Claude Hay, 

J  ° 
\ 

Nces, 

I Mr.  Dillon: 

' 

J 

So  it was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire their  concurrence. 

Supply 
'bay ] a l l o t t ed  into  the  Committee of  Supply. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 

Class  I V. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £.808,828,   be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray the Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of March  1904,  for Public Education  in  Scotland, 
and  for  Science  and  Art   in  Scotland,  including 
a  Grant  in  Aid  : 

"Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed, That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £.  808,728,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Crombie) :— 
Debate  arising; 

Closure 
claimed,  but 
withholds  his 
assent. 

Mr.  Caldwell rose  in  his  place,  and  claimed 
to  move,  "  That  the  Question be now  p u t ";  but 
t h  e  Chairman  withheld  his  assent,  and  declined 
then to  put that  Question:—Debate  resumed. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  matter 
to  them  referred  ;  and  that  he  was  directed  to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave   to 
sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Supply 

into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon C{2e2°dtAPri1^ 
the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was  reported  from  the  [Postponed 
Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution  was  Resolution.] 
then  postponed; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into  further  consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ;  

Means, 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

the  Electric  Lighting 

_  Biu" ZOTW] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-
ments  (Funds)  Bill  ; 

Bil'8 
' ' 

m ,  J  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved itself   Marine  store 

into  a  Committee  on the  Marine  Store  Dealers  ^ l e r 8 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

(Ireland)  Bdl. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,   NO.  1, agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  NO.  2   (General  dealers  to-  furnish  a 

description  of  their  premises  and  keep  books). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 14,  after  the 
word  "  article,"  to  insert  the  words  "  Provided 
"  that  where  articles  of  the  same  kind,  value, 
and  description  are  on  any  particular  occasion 
"  bought  or  sold  in  a  lot  or  parcel  it  will  be 
"  sufficient to  describe  such  lot  or parcel  without 
"  describing  each  of  the  several  articles  com­
"  prising  same."—f Mr.  Mac  Veagh.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted: 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Chair­
man  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit 
again—(Mr.  Caldwell),—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That the  Committee 
had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill;  and  that  he 
was  directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bishopric  of 

Second  Reading   of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords]  ;

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

r

  S ' , 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
8 

Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis­
sioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

i  I  or 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The 

 
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18$—19$  June. 

245 


Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private Bill 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,   in  the  case  of  the  Petition  orders not 
for  the  following  Bill,  the  Standing  Orders  have   complied 
not  been  complied  with,  viz.  :— 

with.) 

Alexandra  Park  and  Palace. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Workmen's

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ainendment

(Seamen)
Bl11­

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (188o) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

School Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill, 

Second  Reading  of  the  Workmen's  Compensa­
tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon the  1st day of April last,  That the  Crofters' 
Holdings  (Scotland)  A ct  (1886)  Amendment 
Bill  be  now  read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of the  day  being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland) Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time  ; 

Ordered,  That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Super­
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  eight  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this  day. 

[No.  75.] 

Friday,  1 M  June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one  of  the Examiners of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously 
inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :-

Wiiiesden  Urban  District  Council  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Private  Bills 
[.Lords]
(Standing 
Orders  not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  T a b l e , — - R e p o rt  Private Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for [standing 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  Orders  not 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders
  ^ 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are with.) 
applicable  thereto,  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

^ 

Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and  Im­

provements  Bill 

[Lords], 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Harrogate 
a s  Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

tion  the  Harrogate  Water  Bill  
amended  in  the  Committee. 

[Lords],  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- Rickmans­
tion  the  Rickmansworth  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  as ^orth °as 
[Lords.J
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Bill 

J 

L 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Broughtg  Ferry  Gas  Provisional  Order  Broughty 

Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  
j 
.* 
i 
time,  and  passed. 

? a s . 
Provisional 
order  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Hamilton  Burgh  Provisional  Order  Bill   Hamilton 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, Surgh. 

, 
'  .Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

i 

-| 
and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Military  Lands  Provisional  Orders  Bill   Military 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  L a n ds 
and  passed. 

. 

SX'sBm. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Saint  Luke's  Church  and  Parish  Quoad,  Saint  Luke's 
Sacra,  Edinburgh,  Order  Confirmation  Bill   Church  and 
[Lords]  was read the  third  time,  and  passed. 

sacr?  ^ u o ad 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Edinburgh, 

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House Order 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment.  Bill 

Confirmation 
[Lords.] 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Electric 
take  into  consideration  the  Electric  Lighting   Lighting 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  Bill,  as  amended  in  ^ S  
-
the  Committee. 

(No.   7)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Local 

consideration 

into 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders 
as amended in  the  Committee. 

the  Local  Government   Government 
(No.   3)  Bill,  ^rovSal 

Orders 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con-  ( N o- 3) -BAL 

sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Didcot,  Newbury,  and  Southampton  Railway 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  Local 

Bill  [ £ « • & ]. 

Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 

Limited,  Bill  [Lords]. 
Fife  Electric  Power  Biil 
Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire  Tramways 

[Lords], 

take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government   Government 
Provisional  Order  (No.  18)  Bill,   as  amended  i n Order 
the  Committee. 

  P r o v i s i o i i al 

(No.  18)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bill 

[Lords}.

Liverpool  University  Bill 
Barry  Railway  Bill 
Taff  Vale  Railway  Bill 

[Lords]. 

[Lords].


Ordered, That  the Bills  be  read  a second  time. 

V O L.   158. 

for  leave  to  bring  in  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Alex­
andra Park  and  Palace  (Public  Purposes)  Act, 
1900,  and  to  confer  powers  On  the  Alexandra 
Park 
I  I  3 

[Lords].


A  Petition  of  the  Alexandra  Park  Trustees,  Alexandra 

 
 
 


Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Sixth 
Eeport. 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896, 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act; 
1896. 

Light  Rail­
ways  Act, 
1896. 

, 

19 th  June. 

1903.  [No. 75. 

Park  Trustees  to  make  charges  for  admission 
on  Bank  Holidays,  was  presented,  and  read; 
and referred to the  Select Committee on Standing 
Orders. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered   to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question  

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  

third  time;  


An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to  

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  words  

" B i ll   be  "  to  the  end  of  the  Question,  in  order  

to  add  the  words  "  re-committed  to  a  Select  

"  Committee."—(Sir  John  Gorst.)  


Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Order  made  by  the 
Light  Railway  Commissioners  under  the  Light 
Railways  Act,  1896, and modified  and  confirmed 
by  the  Board  of  Trade,  authorising  the  con­
struction  of  Light  Railways  in  the  County  of 
Kent,  in  the  County  Borough   of  Canterbury,
and  in  the  Rural  Districts  of  Bridge  and  of 
Blean,  and  in  the  Urban  District   of  Heme  Bay
(Canterbury  and  Heme  Bay  Light  Railway 
Order,  1903). 

Copy   of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and  modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising  the  County  Council   of 
Middlesex  to  take  Lands  for  widening  Roads  on 
"which  Light  Railways  will   be  laid 
in  the 
Parishes  of  Edgware,  Finchley,  Friern  Barnet, 
Hendon,  Kingsbury,  Little  Stanmore, Southgate, 
Tottenham,  Willesden,  and  Wood  Green,  in  the 
County of  Middlesex ( County  of Middlesex  Light 
Railways  (Lands)  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and  modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising  the  construction   of  Light 
Railways between  Stockton Heath and  Northwich, 
and  elsewhere  in  the  County  of  Chester  (  War­
rington  and  Northwich  Light  Railways  Order, 
1903). 

Copy   of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and  confirmed  by  the  Board  of  Trade, 
authorising  the  compulsory  purchase  of  Lands 
for the  purposes of  the Colne and  Trawden  Light 
Railways  Order,  1901,  and  for  other  purposes 
(  Colne  and  Trawd.en  Light  Railways  (Acquisi­
tion  of  Lands  Amendment)  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway 
Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, 
1896,  and  modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising  the  construction  of  Light 
Railways  in  the  County Borough  of  Warrington,
and'  in  the  Parishes  of  Stockton  Heath  and 
Latchford  Without,  in  the  County  of  Chester 
( Warrington  Corporation  Light  Railways  Order, 
1903). 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words  

left  out  stand  part  of  the 

to  be 

proposed 
Question  ;  


The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t;  

The  Noes   to  the  Left.  


Tellers  for  t h e f  S ir  

Houlds-]


Yeas 
5 

w o r t h >  

] 
[Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone:} 

f 1 4 9 ­

Tellers  for  t h e J f ! r -

/ o i H  G o r s t>

Noes,  

1 S l l D   F ™ u at 
Fowell: 
[ 

Sharp  I  87. 

So it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put;  ­
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third  

time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the day  being read,  for resuming   Outdoor 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Relief 
upon  the  12th  day   of  this  instant  June,  That  ^ ™ i o n e r s) 
the  Outdoor  Relief  (Pensioners)  Bill   be  now 
read  the  third  time  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And the Question  being  put:—It  was  resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

The  Bill  w as accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  County  Courts 

into  consideration 

take 
Jurisdiction  Extension  Bill,  as  amended  in  the ^j^1181011 
Standing  Committee. 

the  County  Courts   Jurisdiction 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be made  to 
the Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  13, by  leaving  out the words 
"  one hundred "  and inserting the word  "  sixty  " 
— (Sir  Frederick  Banbury),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

"  one  hundred ''  stand  part  of  the  B i l l; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Sir  Albert  Rollit, 

)  197. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Yeas, 

\Mr.  Brynmor  Jones: 

T a b l e ., 

Africa 
(No.  6,  1903.) 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Report   by  His 
Majesty's  Commissioner  on  the  East  Africa 
Protectorate. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Wellington] 
College. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Donglas  presented,   by 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  of 
the  Governors  of  Wellington  College  for  the 
year  ended  the  31st  December  1902,  with 
Accounts. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Tellers  for  the f Sir  Frederick  Banbury,  )  

i  Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen:  J  


Noes, 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

Then  Amendments  were  made  to the  Bill.  

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being  

proposed,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time—(Sir  Albert  Rollit)  :  —  And  a  Debate 
arising  thereupon  ; 

And  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Five   of  the 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  upon 

Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Pistols  Bill, 

into  consideration  the  Pistols  Bill,  as  amended 
in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

Trade  Marks 
Bill. 

Elementary 
Education 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Trade  Marks  Bill   be  read 

sideration  upon  Friday  next. , 

a  second  time  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Third  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
Amendment  Bill; 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Discipline 
Bill. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Church 

The 







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247 


Rating  of 
Machinery 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Eating  of  Machinery  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Sale  of 
Intoxicating  Committee	  on  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors 
Liquors  on 
Saturdays 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

on  Saturdays  (Ireland)  Bill  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Licensing  Law  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(£°™Pensa-  Committee  on  the  Licensing  Law  (Compensa­
Non-Renewal)  tion  for  Non-Renewal)  Bill; 
Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read,  for  resuming 
Church 
Discipline 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
(No.  2 )  Bill.  upon  the  12th  day  of  May  last,  That  the 
Church  Discipline  (No.   2)  Bill be  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Medical  


Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  (No.  2)  Bill; 

(1886)  Act  (1886)  

'  Amendment 
x 
(No.  2 )  BiU. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Small 
Second  Reading  of  the  Small  Dwellings (Acqiii-   Dwellings 
sition)  Bill;  

. 

^Acquisition) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Friday  the  3rd  day  of  July  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the. Shops 


Second  Reading  of  the  Shops  (No.   2)  Bill;  

_ 

(No.  2)  Bill. 


Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Police  (Super-

Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)   ™nuation) 
Bill; 

• 

; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Elementary 

till  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Licences 
Renewal  and  Second  Reading  of  the  Licences  Renewal  and 
Transfer  Bill.  Transfer  Bill  j 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  3rd  day  of  July  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for resuming 
Town  Tenants 
(Ireland)  Bill.  	 the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Tramways 
(Hours  of 
Labour)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Tramways  (Hours   of 
Labour)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  the  10th  day   of  July  next. 

Labourers 
(Ireland)  Acts  Second  Reading-  of 
Amendment 	
Atnpnnmftnr 
Bill. 


. 

. 

.

0

A c ts  A m e n d m e nt  J o i l l; 

- r > 'u 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland) 

the  Labourers 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland)  Bill.  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

Second  Reading  of 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Colonial 
Marriages 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Colonial  Marriages  Bill  ; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Merchandise 
Marks  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Merchandise  Marks 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Criminal, 
Aliens  Bill. 

• The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading of  the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

V O L.  158. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill; 

£> eaf 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Children)  Bill, 

upon  Friday  next. 

Sir  Arthur  Hayter  reported  from  the  Com-   Public 
mittee  of  Public  Accounts;  That  they  had ^counts 
made  further  Progress  in  the  matters to  them (Third  66 
referred,  and  directed  him  to  make  a  Report  Report.) 
thereof  to  the  House. 

No. 212. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message  from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  tlie Lords, 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  Statute  Law 

Act  for  further  promoting  the  Revision   of  the 
Statute  Law   by  repealing  Enactments  which Bin°[ZorJs ] 
have  ceased  to  be  in  force  or  have  become 
unnecessary;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  A n  Gas  Orders 

Act   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
by  the  Board  of  Trade under  the Gas  and Water  
Works  Facilities  Act,  1870,  relating   to Cobharn 
Gas,  Conisbrough  Gas,  Hailsham  Gas,  Saint 
Ives  (Hunts)  Gas,  and  Woking  District  Gas; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of 
this  House. 

1 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  Gas  Orders 

Act   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
by  the  Board of  Trade under the Gas and Water  [z 0rds,] ' 
Works  Facilities  Act,  1870, relating   to  Brading
Harbour  District  Gas,  Crossgates,  Halton,  and 
Seacroft  Gas,  Heme  Bay  Gas,  Pembroke  Docks 
and  Town  Gas,  and  Biddings  District  Gas;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  A n  Derby  Gas 
A ct  for  consolidating  the  Capital  of  the  Derby  Bil1  [Lords.]
Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  ;  for  enabling 
that  Company  to  raise  additional  Capital,  and 
for  other  purposes  ;   to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  Manchester 

A ct   to  incorporate  the  Manchester  Southern Southern 
Tramways  Company, and to  empower  that Com-  (Lancashire) 
pany  to  make and  maintain Tramways  and  other  Bill [Lords],
Works  in the  County  Palatine  of  Lancaster  and 
in  the  County of  Chester, and for other purposes ;  Tramways* 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  (Cheshire) 
this  House.

-J3111 
(now  Man­
chester 
Southern 
Tramways 
The  Bin [Lords].) 

I  I  4	 

 


248 

Derby  Gas 
Bill [Lords,] 

The  Derby  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the 

first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Manchester 
Southern 
Tramwaj s 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Manchester  Southern  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions for Private  Bills. 

Gas  Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.   1)  BiU 
[Lords.  ] 

Bill 250. 

The  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Bill 

[Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Gas  Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.  2)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Bill  2 5 1. 

The  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Bill 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  twenty-seven  minutes  before  Six 
of  the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders not 
previously 
inquired  into 
not  complied 
with.) 

[ N o.  7 6 .]  


Monday,  22nd  June,  1903.  

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock.  


P R A TE  K S. 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway  Bill 

[Lords], 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second 

time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bills,, originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  not  been  complied 
with,  viz.:— 

Maryport  Harbour  Bill 
Chatham and  District  Light  Railways  Bill 

[Lords]. 

[Lords]. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Private  Bill 
Petitions 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders  not 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one   of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Petition 
for  the  following  Bill,  originating   in  the  Lords, 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied 
with,  viz.:— 

North  Metropolitan  Electric  Power  Supplv 

Bill 

[Lords].

Ordered, That  the  Report   be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
(Standing-
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the  following 
Bill, referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  the 
Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto 
have  been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

22nd—23rd 

June. 
The  Harrow  and  Slanmore  Gas  Bill  [Lords]   Harrow and 
was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  St™1?lore,G?,s 
i
Amendments. 

1903. 

[No. 77. 

[Lords.]
J 

Bill 

, 

' 

t

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;   to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  South  Shields Corporation  Bill  was  read   South  Shields 

the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Corporation 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk do  carry  the  Bill   to  Bl11' 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Western  Valleys  (Monmouthshire) Sewer-   western 
age  Board  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and   Valleys  (Mon­
passed. 

S S g* 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Board  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Wirral  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read   Wirral 

the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

Railway  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  l U r d s ' ] 

the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Exeter  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]   was read  Exeter 

a  second  time;  and  committed. 

' 

"* tio,n .. 
Bill [Lords.]

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders   Electric 

(No.   7)  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the 
, i  •  i  , • 
-i 
third  time,  and  passed. 

i 

.1 rovi8ionai 
Orders 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  7)  Bill, 

the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Order   Local 

(No.  18") Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  Government 
o r d e r ^ 1 
third  time,  and  passed. 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  (No. 18) Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

A  Petition  of  the  Castleblaney,  Keady,  and  Castleblaney, 

A rmagh  Railway  Company,  praying  that  pro-   Keady,  and 
vision  may  be  made  in  the  Castleblaney,  Keady,  Railway 
and  Armagh  Railway  (Extension   of  Time)  Bill   (Extension  of 
authorising  the  Great  Northern  Railway  Com- T l m e)  Bil1­
pany  (Ireland)   to  subscribe  further  Sums  for 
the  construction  and  completion  of  the  aforesaid 
Company's  Railways,  was presented,  and  read  ; 
and referred  to  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes   of  Evidence  taken  Humber 
before  the  Committee  on  the  North  Eastern  Commercial 
Railway  Bili, 1897,  be referred  to  the Committee  DockBiifn<1 
on the  Humber  Commercial  Railway  and  Dock 
Bill of  this  Session.—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Civil  List 
directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—Copy  Pensions, 
of  List   of  all  Pensions  granted  during  the  year 
ended  31st  March  1903,  and  charged  upon  the 
Civil  List. 

213. 

Copy  of  Treasury  Minute  under  the  Super-   Superannua­
annuation  A c t,  1887,  dated  16th  June  1903,   tion  Act,  1887. 
granting  a  Retired  Allowance   to Henry  Upton,
Sorter,  Post  Office,  London. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do lie  upon  the 
Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative   to  Civil 
List  Pensions  be  printed. 

Drainage  and  Improvement  of  Lands 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  presented,   by  Factory  and 

(Ireland)  Provisional  Order  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow, 

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  to  Workshop 
the  Secretary   of  State  for  the  Home  Depart- ^ u S  " 
ment,  by  Chester  Jones,  Esquire,  Barristet-at-Unhealthy 
L a w,  Industries.) 

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249 


Law,  on  the  Draft  Regulations  (October  1902) 
proposed  to  be  made  for  Factories  and  Work­
shops  in  which  the  process  of  File-cutting  by 
hand  is  carried  on. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented, 
Factory  and 
Workshop 
pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parlia-
Acts  (Dan­
gerous arid  ment.—Copy  of  Regulations,  dated  19th  June 
1903,  made  by  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the 
Unhealthy 
Industries.)  Home  Department  in  pursuance  of  Section  79 
of  the  Factory  and  Workshop  Act,  1901, for  the 
process  of  File-cutting  by  hand. 

Copy  of  Order,  dated  18th  June  1903,  made 
Factory  and 
Workshop 
by the  Secretary of  State  for  the  Home  Depart-
Acts  (Special 
Exception—  ment  in pursuance  of  Section  49  of  the  Factory 
and  Workshop  Act,  1901,  with  regard   to  the 
Overtime, 
Ohris-tmas 
Overtime  employment  of  Women  in the  making 
Card-making.)  of  Christmas  and  New  Year  Cards. 

Ordered,  That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Imports  and 
Exports. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to an 

Order,  dated  the  17th  day  of  this  instant  June,  


No. 214.  for  a  Return  relative   to  Imports  and  Exports.  


Ordered, That the  said  Return do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Dogs  Regula 
tion 
Act'1865 

No  215 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant   to  the 
directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,  — 
Account  of  the  Receipts and Expenditure  under 
the  Dogs  Regulation  (Ireland)  Act,  1865,  for 
the  year  ending  31st  December  1902. 

Fines,  &c. 
(Ireland.) 

An  Abstract   of  the  Accounts   of  all  Fines 
a n c[  other  penal  Sums  accounted  for  under  the 
No. 216.  Acts  14  &  15  Vic. c.  90, and  21  & 22  Vic. c. 100, 

for  the  year  ending  31st  December  1901. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Trade Reports 
fAnnual 
enes.) 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3001   to 
3005. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Charitable 
The  following  Paper  was laid  upon  the  Table 
a o i X n ? t S   b y  t he  G l e rk   o f  t he   House,—Further  Return  to 
dated  the  2nd  day of  August  1894, 
for  a Return  relative   to  Charitable  Endowments 
( London). 

No°217

a n

Public 
Records 

Documents0)	 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-
tions of  an  Act   of Parliament, was also laid  upon 

t h  e

T a b le

  hY  t he  C l e rk   o f  t he   House,—Copy  of 
additional  Rule  under  the  Public  Record  Office 
Acts,  1877  and  1898, for  the  disposal   of  certain 
Documents. 

0 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Law, &c. 

Mr. Stuart-Wortleg  reported from the Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Marriage  with  Legal  Procedure,  to  whom  the  Marriage  with  a 
Wife'seslster  Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill  was referred;  That 
they  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Bin. 
Amendments  thereunto. 

No. 218. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

No.  218. 

Ordered,  That the Minutes  of  the  Proceedings 

Bill  252. 

of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing Committee, be  taken into  consideration 
upon  Friday  next;  and  be  printed. 

Public 
Accounts, 	

Ordered,  That  a Message  be sent  to the  Lords 
to  request  that  their  Lordships  will  be  pleased 
to  give  leave  to  Sir  Henry  Graham,  K.C.B.,  the 
Clerk  of  the  Parliaments,  to  attend  to  be 
examined  as a Witness  before  the  Committee   of 
Public  Accounts.—(Sir  Arthur  Hayter.) 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the   Police  and 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the  Sanitary^ 
case  of  the  Erith  Tramways  and  Improvement  jj ritb 
Bill, they had examined the allegations contained   Tramways  and 
in  the  Preamble   of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the   improvement 
same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  pro-
visions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee, 
and found  the  same,  as amended, to  be  true; and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-

Table ;  and be  printed. 

r 

5?ent t 0  t he 
Votes. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message  from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  t he  Lords -
one of their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the Electric Light-   Electric 

ing  Provisional  Orders  (No.   4)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

Orders 

(No.   4)  Bill. 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Coal  Mines  Coal  Mines 
(Certificates)  Bill,  with  an  Amendment;  to  (Certificates) 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n  Musical 

Act   to  amend  the  Law  relating   to  Musical 
Copyright;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con-
currence  of  this  House. 

1 

K 

" r 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n  Justices of  the 

Act   to  amend  the  Law  relating   to  Justices  of  ??aCjB1i11 
the Peace  with respect   to  Residence, to  qualifi-
cation  of  Solicitors,  and  to  the  removal  of  ex-
officio Justices;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

" 

r

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n  Water  Orders 
Act   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  S0,^1™^0? 
by  the  Board  of  Trade  under the Gas and Water   B lU  LLords-± 
Works  Facilities  Act,  1870, relating  to  Bolsover 
and District Water, Goring  and  Streatley  District 
Water,  Leatherhead  and  District  Water,  Lud­
gershall  Water, and  Mid  Kent  Water  ;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n  Bournemouth 

A ct   to  authorise  the  Bournemouth  Gas  and  ^ ^ 
1  ^  °r 
Water  Company  to  acquire  additional  Lands;  
to  construct  Works,  and  for  other  purposes  ;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  Bristol 
Act   to  empower  the  Lord  Mayor,  Aldermen,  ^ P 0 ™ ^" 
and  Burgesses  of  the  City of  Bristol  to construct 
additional  Dock  Railways  and  Works,  and  for 
other  purposes;   to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

o r 

1

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n  Salford 

. 

1 

' 

Act   to  enable  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Bur-
gesses  of  the  Borough  of  Salford  to  construct  an 
additional  Tramway;  and to  adapt  and  use  por­
tions of  Tramways  outside  the  Borough  ;  and   to 
make  Street  Improvements;   to  provide 
for 
transfer  to  the  Corporation  of  certain  powers 
of  Electric  Lighting;  and   to  raise  additional 
Moneys   by  mortgage  and  by  the  creation  and 
issue  of  Stock,  and for  other  purposes;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

was read  the  first  time. 

The  Bournemouth Gas  and Water Bill  [Lords]   Bournemouth 
BniTx^Tfr 
w 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  1 

- 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Bristol  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was read  Biistoi 

the first time. 

Corporation 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

C 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Salford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was   Salford 

read  the first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the B f ll 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

K  K 

The 

Corporation 
lLord< 

 
 
 
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22nd—23rd June. 

1903.  [No. 76. 


The  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords] 

was  read  the  first  time. 

"  pence," in  order to insert  the  words  "  following 
"  rate,  namely  :— 

Water  Orders 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 
Bill  253. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Private  Bills ;  and 

Examiners  of  Petitions 
be  printed. 

Finance  Bill. 

The  House,  according  to Order,  resolved itself 

into, a  Committee  on  the  Finance  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
Clause  No.  1   be  postponed —  (Mr.  Laurence 
Hardy):—Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1 (Duty  on  grain,  &c. to  cease). 
Amendment  proposed, in  p.  2,  1. 11, to  leave 
out  the  words  "  twenty-five,"in  order  to  insert 
the  word  " f i f t e e n " — ( M r.  Philip  Foster),—
instead  thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  "  twenty-five" 

stand  part of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Question  put,  That  the  Clause  stand  part   of 

the  Bill; 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  „ 
„ 
Tellers  for  th e<) 
Yeas, 

H o  < 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

m  .. 
, 
Tellers  for  thej 
N o -, 

,, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
fSir  Henry  Seton-Karr,  1

Ifilloughby  de  I  32. 

Y ^ e s ^ r^  

" " 

j 

I 416. 
\ 

CLAUSE,  NO.  2  ( D u ty   on  t e a ). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  28,  to  leave 
out  the words  "  continue  to,"  in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  cease,  and  the  duty  of  four  pence 
"  the  pound  on  tea  shall " — ( M r.  Channing),-—
instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the words  "  continue 

"  to "  stand  part  of  the  Clause : 

And  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
, 
Report  to. the  Houses 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

Finance  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Finance  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  2  ( D u ty   on  tea). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 28, to  leave 
out  the  words  "  continue  to,"  in  order  to  insert 
the words  "  cease,  and  the-  duty  of  four  pence 
"  the  pound  on  tea  shall"—(Mr.  Channing),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  words  "  continue   to  " 

"  In  respect  of  incomes  exceeding  seven 
"  hundred  pounds  a  year,  eleven  pence; 

"  In  respect  of 

incomes  exceeding  six 
"  hundred  pounds  and  not  exceeding 
"  seven  hundred  pounds  a  year,  ten 
" p e n c e; 


"  In 

respect  of 

incomes  exceeding  five 
"  hundred  pounds  and  not  exceeding  six 
"  hundred  pounds  a year,  nine pence ; 

" I  n 

respect  of 

incomes  exceeding  four 
"  hundred pounds  and  not  exceeding  five 
"  hundred  pounds  a  year,  seven  pence 
"  halfpenny; 
"  In  respect  of 

incomes  exceeding  three 
"  hundred  pounds  and not  exceeding  four 
"  hundred  pounds  a year,  six  pence ; 
"  In  respect  of  incomes  exceeding 

two 
"  hundred pounds and not exceeding  three 
"  hundred  pounds  a year,  four  pence  ; 

"  In  respect  of 

incomes  exceeding  one 
"  hundred  and  sixty  pounds  ana  not 
"  exceeding  two  hundred  pounds  a  year, 
"  three  pence  " 

—(Mr.  Herbert  Lewis),—instead  thereof.  


Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed  

to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause: — 

Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn.  


Clause  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  NO. 6 (Amount of  permanent  annual  


charge  for  National  Debt). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 27,  to  leave 
(1).  — ( S ir  Henry  Campbell-

out  Subsection 
Bannerman.) 
:  Question  proposed,  That  Subsection  (1)  stand 
part of  the  Clause  : 

Tuesday,  23rd  June,  1903  : 

Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Question  put,  That  the  Clause  stand  part   of 

the  Bill; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for 
Yeas 
leas, 

thel^„ Al°xander 
H o o d >

] 
[Mr.  Anstruther;  


Acland-

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  M'Kenna, 

Noes, 

iMr.  Buchanan : 


1 5 4. 

3 6. 


CLAUSE,  NO.   7,  agreed  to.  

Motion  made, and  Question,  That  the  Chair­
man  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit 
again—(Mr.  Joseph  Walton),—-put,  and  agreed 
to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, this  day,  again 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

stand  part  of  the  Clause  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for   th
Yeas 
* e a 8> 

J 
i
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Alexander

H o o d > 

^

  Acland­

Tellers for  the/Mr.  Levy, 

Noes, 

|.Mr. Broadhurst: 

j
\ 
J 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.  3  and  N o.   4,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  5  (Income  tax  for  1903-1904). 
Amendment  proposed,  in p.  3,1.  11, after  the 
word  "  shall," to  insert  the  words  "  as regards  all 
"  profits  derived  from  investments  other  than  in 
"  the  United  Kingdom   of  Great  Britain  and 
"  Ireland  or in  any  other  part of  His  Majesty's 
«  Dominions."—(Mr.  David  Maclver.)

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  3, Is.  11 
and  12,  to  leave  out  the  words  "  rate  of  eleven 

1 5 4. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 
Second  Beading   of  the  Congested  Districts  Districts^ 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  B i l l; 

f lo   2) Bill. 

_ 

9 2. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Beading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Streets  Bill. 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   London 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill,   Education 
as  amended  in  the  Committee; 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

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251 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African 
Co0natnributi^ar  S f « n  d  Reading  of  the  SouthAfrican  Loan  and 
Bill. 

W ar  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Ireland 
Grant°Bment

ran 

l  .  

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 

  S e c o nd

G r a n t  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Bankers 
KerpealBmCt

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct 

  S e c o nd

Repeal  Bill; 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Patent  Office  Extension 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Irish  Land 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  Irish  Land  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
[22nd  April] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon 
[Postponed 
the  27th  day  of  May  last, was reported  from  the 
Resolution.]  Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution 

was  then  postponed; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into further  consideration  this  day. 

Electric 
Lighting 
BmSfel 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

Second  Reading   of 
(London)  m\ 

[Lords]-, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Metropolitan 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Improvements  g e c o nd  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(Funds)  Bill.  m e n t  s  (Funds)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Marine  Store 
Dealers 
,T  , 
(Ireland)  BUI. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Marine  Store  Dealers 

( J r e & n d ) B i U; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Bishopric of 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords,] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords]  : 

YOL.  158. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-  Commissioners 
sioners  Bill  [Lords']  ; 

Bm  !>"**•] 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation   Legalisation 
B i l l;  

B i l1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 
g - jj  .  

'  Power)  Bill. 

v 

J 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Police 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)  initiation) 
Bill;  

Bill.' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing of  the Working   the  Working 
.  ""  S e p ^ e nt 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  lhat  the  Bill  be read  a second time  of  Loans)  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Authorities'  o ^ 0 ^ ' 0 3  ' 
Officers'  Superannuation  B i l l;  
Superannua-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  tion  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Streams  Bill. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the day  being read, for resuming   Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Xot®r®  .. 
upon  the 28th  day of April  last,  That  the  Parlia­
mentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

ra  I on 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read,  for  resuming   Railways  

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed f,?!'.ivat®  

upon  the  8th  day of  May  last,  That  the  Rail-  
ways  (Private  Sidings) Bill  be now read  a  second  

time; 


ngB) BlU" 


Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Trade  Marks 

Second  Reading  of  the  Trade  Marks  (Cotton (Cotton 
Wares)  Bill; 

_  

_ 

Wares)  BiU. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Municipal 
Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill;
(Audit)  Bill. 

F

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

:  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Union  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Union  of  Benefices  A ct   Benefices 
(1860)  Amendment  Bill

i l f f i nt 
] 
Ordered,  1 hat the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill  [Lords.] 

 M 

; 

. 

upon  Monday  next. 
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22nd—23rd June. 

1903.  [No. 77. 


Poor  Law

Super­
annuation
(Ireland)  Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
, . 

/  r 

7 
  t l 0n   (Ireland)  B i l l; 

J\  T?-II 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Trade  Marks 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Trade  Marks  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  the  13th  day  of  July  next. 

Town  Tenants  The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming 
(Ireland) Bill.   tj, e  a c  l j o u r n e ( j  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be  further adjourned 

till this  day. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Medical 

Act  (1886)  

Amendment 

(No.  2)  Bill.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Medical  Act  (1886) 
Amendment  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Ancient 

Lights. 


Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  Easements  of 
L i g h t:  And  that  Mr.  Fletcher  Moulton,  Mr. 
Haldane,  Mr.  Robsan,  Mr.  Henry  David  Greene, 
and  Mr.  Herbert  Robertson do prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

Ancient 

Lights  Bill.  

Bill  254. 

Mr. Fletcher  Moulton  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  Easements  of 
L i g h t:  And  the  same  was  read  the first time .: 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Thursday  n e x t;  and   to  be  printed. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit till  a quarter  of  an  hour  before  One  of 
the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  77.] 
Tuesday,  23rd  June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords']
(Standing 
Orders not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

MR .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,   in the  case  of  the  following 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Carmarthenshire  Electric 

Power  Bill 

\_Lords~\. 

Manchester 
[.Lords].

Southern 

Tramways  Bill 

Derby  Gas  Bill  [Lords].
Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways  Bill 

[ Z o r d s ]. 

Ordered, That  the Bills  be  read  a second time. 

The  Harrogate  Water  Bill  [ Lords]  was  read   Harrogate 
-[x^® 1 11 

the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The Rickmansworth  Gas Bill  [Lords]  was read   Rickmans­
the third  time,  and  passed, with  Amendments.  B^fr^rls 1 
"J 

L 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Belfast  Water 
tion  the  Belfast  Water  Bill  [Lords],  as amended  B m   ^  ^ 
in the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to take  into  considera-  Harrow  Road 
tion  the  Harrow  Road  and  Paddington  Tram- ^n Tramwfys 
ways  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Shepshed 
tion  the  Shepshed  Urban  District  Gas  Bill  g ^ B ^ M s t r l ot 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Hove,  Worthing,  and  Dis­
trict  Tramways  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Drainage  and  Improvement   of  Lands 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Order  Bill  was,  according 
to  Order,  read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  North  British  Railway  (General  Powers) 
Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according 
to  Order,  read  a  second  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Thursday  next. 

[Lords.] 

Hove, 
Worthing, 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill 
Drainage and 
Improvement 
of  Lands 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 
North  British 
Railway 
(General 
Powers) 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Sir  William  Anson presented, by  His  Majesty's  Board  of 
Command,—Copy  of  Statement  of  Schemes  for Education 
the formation of Education Committees, approved  Committees.) 
during  the  month  of  May  1903 by  the  Board  of 
Education,  under  Section  17  of  the  Education 
A ct   of  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-   Polling 
suant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,  ^tricts ^ 
—Copy   of  Order  made  by  the  County  Council  Middlesex.) 
of  the  County  of  Middlesex,  altering  certain 
Polling  Districts  in  the  Hornsey  Parliamentary 
Division. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Finance 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,— Finance  Accounts. 
Accounts  of  the  United  Kingdom   of  Great  No. 
Britain  and  Ireland 
for  the 
1902-3,  ended  31st  March  1903. 

financial  year 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton presented,—   East  India 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  S e m ^ n t lt 
the  18th  day  of  this  instant  June,  for  a Return 65.) 
relative  to  East  India  (India  Office,  Retirement 
at  65). 

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Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Table. 

Trade Reports

(Annual
Series.) 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3006 
to  3008. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Orders  con­
firmed.] 

Mr.  George  Whiteley  reported  from  the  Com­
(Ireland) 
mittee  on  the  Local  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   5)  Bill;  That  they  had 
considered  the  Orders  therein  contained;  that 
the  said  Orders  ought  to be  confirmed;  and  that 
they  had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with 
Amendments,  to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  To­
morrow. 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Law,  &c. 

Trade,  &c. 

Marine 
Insurance 
BiU  [Lords.] 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 

Selection;  That  they  had discharged  the  follow­
ing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee   on 
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Proce­
dure :—Mr.  Charles  Seely  ;  and  had  appointed 
in  substitution  :  Sir  Charles  Dilke. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee ;  That  they  had  added  to  the  Standing 
Committee on Traae  (including  Agriculture  and 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures  the  fol­
lowing  Fifteen  Members in respect of the Marine 
Insurance  Bill  [Lords]  :—  Sir  William  Allan, 
Sir  William  Arrol,  Mr.  Caldwell,  Sir  Francis 
Evans,  Sir  J. Fortescue Flannery,  Sir Christopher
Furness,  Mr. Alban  Gibbs, Mr. Hain,  Mr.  Helder, 
Mr.  Brynmor  Jones,  Mr.  David  Maclver,  Mr. 
Maconochie,  Sir  Charles  Palmer,  Sir  Robert 
Ropner,  and  Mr.  Charles  Wilson-

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Standing 
Orders. 

Alexandra 
Park  and 
Palace. 

Rochester 
Corporation 
Tramways  and 
Improvements 
BiU 

[Lords.] 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders  several  Resolutions  ; 
which  were  read,  as follow : 

1.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Alexandra  Park 
and  Palace,  Petition  for  Bill,  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with  ;  that  the 
parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill. 
2.  That,  in  the case of  the  Rochester  Corpora­
tion  Tramways and Improvements  Bill 
[Lords],
the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed 
with;  that  the  parties   be  permitted  to  proceed 
with  their  Bill. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Alexandra 
Park  and 
Palace  BiU. 

The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Petition  for  leave   to  bring  in  the 
Alexandra  Park  and Palace  Bill  might  be  read; 
and the  same being  read  ; 

Ordered,  That  leave   be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  amend  the  Alexandra  Park  and  Palace 
(Public  Purposes)  Act,  1900,  and   to  confer 
powers  on  the  Alexandra  Park  Trustees  to make 
charges  for  admission  on  Bank  Holidays  :  And 
that  Sir  George  Bartley  and  Captain  Balfour  do 
prepare,  and  bring  it  in.—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  17)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Orders  con­
firmed.] 

Colonel  Welby  reported  from  the  Committee 
on  the  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  17)  B i l l;  That  they  had  considered  the 
Orders  therein  contained  ;  that  the  said  Orders 
ought to  be confirmed; and that they had directed 
him  to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,   to  the 
House. 

VO L.   1.58. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  T o­

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Pier  and 
Committee  on the Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional Harbour 
Orders  (No.   2)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered  o X s ^  1 
the  said  Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to  (No.  2)  Bill. 
be  confirmed  ;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  [Provisional 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,   to  the firmed.] 
House. 

-  Orders con-

-

-

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  t he 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  T o­
morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Pier and 
Committee  on  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional Harbour 
Orders  ( N o. 3)  B i l l;  That  they  had  considered   Orders 
the  said  Orders  ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought to  (No.   3)  Bill, 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  [ j ^ * 1 
to  report  the  Bill,  with.  Amendments,  to  the  firmed.]
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  To­
morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Pier  and 

Committee  on  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  p^°" 0 r n al 
Orders  ( N o  .   4 )  Bill;  That  they  bad  considered   orders 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to  (No.   4)  Bill, 
be  confirmed  ;  and  that  they  had  directed  him t^'™™10"'11 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,  to  the 
House. 

firmed.]

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  T o­

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Pier and 

Committee  on  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional 
Orders  (No.   6)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered orders 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to (No.fi) Bin. 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  5^epjSg0nal 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,   to  the  firmed.] 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Pier  and 
Committee  on  the Pier  and Harbour  Provisional   Harbour 
Orders  (No.  1)  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had  £ ™  , n al 
considered the  said Orders  ;  that  the  said  Orders  (No.  i)  Bill 
ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  
directed  him to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amend- ^delfcon-1 
ment, to  the  House 

[Lords.]

firmed.]

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Hastings 

Committee  on" the  Hastings  Tramways  (Exten-   Tramways 
sions)  Bill  [Lords]  •,  That  they  had  examined  g ? j f | ^  8 ]
the  allegations  contained  in the  Preamble of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as  amended, to  be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

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77. 


Tynemouth 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.'] 

Vide  Supple-
Votes.*0 ^

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the Tynemouth and District  Tram­
ways  Bill  [Lords];  That,   in  pursuance  o£  a 
Resolution  of  the  House   of  the  17th  day  of 
March  last,  the  Committee  had  struck out  of  the 
Bill  the  powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  1, 
1 A,  1B, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, and  7. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from 
the  Committee  j  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the  same, and found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered3  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

tion  of  marriage) —  (Mr.  Joseph  Walton)  — 
brought  up,  and  read  the  first  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Clause be  read  a second  time  :—Motion  and 
Clause,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Schedules,  No.  1 and  No,   2, agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
directed  him  to  report  the 
same,  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow, 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  British 
[Lords'], 

G as  L i S h t  Company  (Norwich)  Bill 

British
OomLanht
(Norwich) Bill with  Amendments. 
[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Musical 
Copyright 
Bill 

[Lords.] 
Bill 255. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

The  Musical  Copyright  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 
the  first  time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time upon  Thursday  n e x t;  and  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

Gas  Light  and 
Coke Company 
Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Gas  Light  and 
Coke  Company  Bill,  with  an  Amendment;  to 
which  the  Lords-desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

' 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   4)  Bill. 

Commercial 
Gas  Bill. 

Great  Eastern 
Railway  Bill. 

Staffordshire 
and  Worces­
tershire  Canal 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.   4)  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Commercial 
Gas  Bill, with  Amendments;   to  which the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Great  Eastern 
Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Staffordshire  and 
Worcestershire  Canal  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  4)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Provisional 
Orders  (No.  4)  Bill  be  taken  into  consideration 
To-morrow. 

Canal Traffic 
Bill. 

Bill 256. 

Sir  William  Holland,  supported   by  Sir  John 
Brunner,  Mr.  Crombie,  Mr.  Emmott,  Mr.  Field, 
Mr.  Charles  Hobhouse, Sir  Alfred  Hickman,  Mr. 
Parkes,  Mr. Joseph Walton,  Mr.  Whitley, and Mr. 
Wolff,  presented  a  Bill  to  provide  for  the  better 
regulation  of  Canal  Traffic:  And  the  same  was 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Thursday 
the  2nd  day  of  July  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

Finance  Bill. 

The House, according   to Order,  resolved itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Finance  Bill 

(In  the  Committee.) 

A  Clause  (Reduction  of  coal  duty)—(Mr. 
Joseph  Walton)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first 
time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Clause  be  read  a second  time  j 
The  Committee  divided. 
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[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Another  Clause  (Exemption  from  estate  duty 
of policies of  life assurance assigned  in  considera­

J 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Employment 

Children 

1  ' 

into  consideration  the  Employment   of
in  the  Standing

take 
Children  Bill,  as  amended 
Committee. 

A  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to  the  Bill 

(Saving  for  industrial  and  other  schools)  : 

"  Nothing  in this  Act   or  in  any  bye-law made 
"  thereunder  shall  apply  to  the  exercise  of 
"  manual  labour  by  any  child  under  order   of 
"  detention  in  a  certified  industrial  or  reforma­
"  tory  school,  or  by  any  child  while  receiving 
"  instruction  in  manual  labour  in  any  school."—• 
(Mr.  Secretary  Aherx-Douglas.) 

A nd the  said  Clause  was brought  up, and  read 

the  first  and  second  time. 

A n  Amendment was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Clause,  in  1. 2,  by  inserting,  after  the  word 
"labour,"  the  words  "during  a  portion   of  the 
"  school  hours."—(Mr.  Tennant.)

And  the  Question being put, That those  words 

'.be there  inserted; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right  j 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers for  the/ Mr.  Tennant,

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(Sir  Alexander
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209. 

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So  it  passed  in the  Negative. 
And  it  being  after  half-past  Seven   of  the 
clock,  further  consideration   of  the  Bill,  as 
amended,  stood  adjourned  till  this  evening. 

Evening  Sittiny. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Employment 

into  consideration 

take 
Children  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  1 " 
Committee. 

the  Employment   of  ° ^ h i l d r en 

A.  Clause  (Saving  for  industrial  and  other 
schools)—(Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas)—was 
twice  read  ;  and made  part  of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  was  offered   to  be  added  to 
the  Bill  (Incorporation  and  amendment   of  s.  3 
of  57  &  58  Vic.  c.  4 1 ): 

"  Section  three  of  the  Prevention   of  Cruelty 
"  to  Children  Act,  1894  (which  regulates  the 
"  employment  of  children  in  public  entertain­
"  ments),  shall  have  effect  as  if  re-enacted  in 
"  this A c t  :  Provided  as follows   :— 

"  (1)  A  licence  under  that section  shall  not  

"  be  granted  to  any  child  under  the  age  

"  of  nine  years j  and  


se (2)  Any  inspector  or other  officer charged 

66 with  the  execution  of  this  A ct  shall  

"  have  and  may  exercise  all  the  powers  

of  an  inspector  of  factories  and  work­
"  shops  under  that  section,  and  that 
"  section  shall  apply  accordingly." 

—(Mr.	  Secretary  Akers-Douglas.) 

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought up, and read 

the  first  time. 

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And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the said  Clause  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Eight; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

fSir  Alexander  A eland-1 

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So it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
A n  Amendment  was proposed  to be  made  to 
the  Clause,  in  1.  5,  by  leaving  out  the  word 
"  nine "  and inserting  the  word  "  twelve  "—(Mr. 
Broadhurst),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  nine "  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was, with  leave of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment was proposed  to  be  made 
to  the  Clause, in  1. 5, by  leaving  out  the  word 
"  nine "  and  inserting  the  word  "  ten  —(Mr. 
Broadhurst),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  nine "  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—It  passed  in 
the  Negative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
" t e n  "  be  there  inserted:—It  was  resolved  in 
the  Affirmative. 

Then  the  Clause,  as amended,  was  made  part 

of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  (Limitation  of  time)—(Sir 
twice  read  ;  and 

Francis  Sharp  Powell)—was 
made part of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added 
to  the  Bill  (Delegation   of  power  to  make  bye-
law).—(Sir  Edward  Strachey.)

And  the  said  Clause was brought  up, and  read 

the first time. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  said  Clause   be  now  read a 
second  time  ; 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right  ;  

The  Noes   to  the  Left.  

Tellers  for the ("Sir Edward  Strachey, 

Noes, 
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[Mr.  Anstruther: 

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So it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Bill,  in  p.  1,1.  5,  by  leaving  out  the  word 
"  any "  and  inserting  the  word  "  every " —(  Mr. 
Tennant),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 

word  "any  "  stand  part   of the  Bill; 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  further  consideration  of  the  Bill,  as 
amended,  be  now  adjourned—(Mr.  Galloway)  : 
— It  was  resolved   in  the  Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
further 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken 
consideration  To-morrow. 

into 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
the  clock  on  Wednesday 

after  Twelve  of 
morning  ; 

Wednesday,  24th  June,  1903 : 

Congested 
(Scotland) 
(Ko. 2) Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland) (No.   2)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Metropolitan 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
streets  Bill.  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets 

B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent  Office 

Second  Reading  of  the  Patent  Office Extension  ^tension 
Bill;  

BlU" 

= 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ;

Means-

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Supply 

into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon   [22nd April] 
the  2?th  day   of  May  last, was reported  from the  [Postponed 
Committee  of  Supply, and which Resolution  was  Resolution.] 
then  postponed  ; 

Ordered, That the said Resolution be taken into 

further  consideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 

Second  Reading  of
(London)  Bill  [Lords] ; 

^
the  Electric  Lighting

^
BiU 
[ZmZs.]  * 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-   improvements 
ments  (Funds)  B i l l;  

(Funds)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, resolved itself   Marine  store 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Marine  Store  Dealers Dealers 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO. 2  (General  dealers  to  furnish  a 

description  of  their  premises  and keep  books). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  14, after  the 
word  "  article,"  to  insert  the  words  "  Provided 
"  that  where  articles  of  the  same  kind,  value, 
"  and description  are on  any  particular  occasion 
"  bought  or  sold  in  a  lot  or  parcel  it  will  be 
"  sufficient to  describe  such lot  or  parcel without 
"  describing  each  of  the  several  articles  com­
"  prising  same."—(Mr.  Mac  Veagh.) 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words 

be  there  inserted  : 

Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.  3  and  N o.   4,  amended,  and 

agreed  to. 

CLAUSES,  NO.  5  t o  N o.  11,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  12,  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   13  and  N o.  14,  agreed  to. 
Bill,  as amended, to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Lord  Advocate  reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee, be  taken  into  consideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric of 
Second  Reading   of the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill B™tol  B m 
rLords']  ;

  "'-1

or

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  C o m m i s - S f x ^ & i™ 
sioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

V O L.   158. 

this  day. 

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1903.  [No. 77.  


Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate  be  further adjourned 

this  day. 

till this  day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Jury  Acts 

Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts 
Amendment  Bill  ; 

(Ireland)

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Police  (Super­

annuation)
B'11­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Medical 

Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  Act 
Amendment  (No.   2)  Bill; 

(1886)  ^^dment 
( S )  ™ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Guinea  Postal

Orders  Bill,

The  House,  according   to  Order, resolved itself 
into  a  Committee  on the  Guinea  Postal  Orders 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.   1,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   2,  disagreed  to. 
A  Clause  added. 
Bill,  as  amended,  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Lord  Advocate  reported,  That,  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  this  day. 

Local 
Government 
Act  (1888) 
Amendment 
(London) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Government  A ct 
(1888)  Amendment  (London)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  3rd  day   of  August  next. 

Light
Locomotives
(Registration)  (Registration)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  Light  Locomotives 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Cruelty  to

Animals  Bill,

The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming 
  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd day of  March last, That the  Cruelty 
to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Workmen's

Compensation

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading   of  the  Workmen's  Compensa­

Amendment

(Seamen)  Bill.

t i on  A ct

  ( 1 8 9 7 )  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Municipal 
Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

I'oor  Law 
Super­
annuation
(Ireland) Bill,

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
j . 

TV-11 

/ T 

7\ 

7 
  tion  (Ireland)  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this day. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Town  Tenants

(Ireland)  Bill

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for resuming 
^  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendment  made by  the  Coal Mines 
Lords  to  the  Coal  Mines  (Certificates)  Bill   be Certificates) 
now  taken  into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
the  said  Amendment  into  consideration;  and 
the  same  was twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made   by  their 
Lordships. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  fourteen  minutes  after  Twelve 
of  the  clock  on  Wednesday  morning, 
adjourned  till  this  day.  


[ N o. 

7 8 .] 

Wednesday,  2 4  t  h  June, 

1 9 0 3. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P E  A  T E E S. 

TH

E  House  proceeded  to  take  into  con-   Southampton 
sideration  the  Southampton  Harbour  Bill  ? ^ o u r B iU 

[Lords.]

[Lords'],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Ulster  and 
tion  the  Ulster  and  Connaught  Light  Railways ^rlhKtaught 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Railways  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Barry  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a   Barry 

second  time;  and  committed. 

f x ^ 7 ]  B U  1 

The  Didcot,  Newbury,  and  Southampton Rail-

. a nd 
way  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second  time ;  and Southampton 
committed. 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Fife  Electrical  Power  Bill  [Lords]  was  £ & J1®(*rical 

read  a second  time ;  and  committed.

[Lords.] 

The  Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire  Tram­
ways  Bill  [Lords]  was read  a  second  time  ;  and 
committed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Scottish  American  Mort­
gage  Company,  Limited,  Bill  [Lords]   be  read  a 
second  time  To-morrow. 

The  Wiiiesden  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com­
mitted. 

[Lords.] 

Nottingham­
shire and 
Derbyshire 
Tramways 
Bill 
Scottish 
American 
Mortgage 
Company, 
Limited, 
Bill 
Wiiiesden 
Urban  District 
Council  Bill 
[Lords.] 

[Lords.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  ^ ^ r n r a e . l t 
take into consideration  the  Amendments made by  p r 0vi  i'oaai 
the  Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Provisional   Orders 
Orders  (No.   4)  Bill;  and  the  same  were  twice  ( N o-
read,  and  agreed  to. 
Ordered, 

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257 


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative   to  East  East  India 
India  (India  Office,  Retirement  at  65),  which   ( I n < * i a  Office, 
was  presented  upon  the  23rd  day   of  this instant  ®ge*irement  a t 
220. 
June,  be  printed. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  1)  Bill 
[Lords.'] 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   1)  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according   to  Order, 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,—Return   to  Army 

an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  the  25th  day   Promotions, 
of  May  last,  for  Returns  relative   to  Army  No. 221. 
Promotions. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do lie upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Local 

Government 

(Ireland) 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   5)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   5)  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Local 

Government 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.  17)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  17)  Bill,   as amended  in 
the  Committee, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Pier  and  

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.  2)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Pier  and  Harbour 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   2)  Bill,  as  amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Pier  and  

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.  3)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Pier  and  Harbour 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   3) Bill,  as  amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Pier and 

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   4)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Pier  and  Harbour 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   4)  Bill,  as  amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Pier and  

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   6)  Bill.  


The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Pier  and  Harbour 
Provisional  Orders  (No.   6)  Bill,  as  amended  in 
the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Local 

Government 

(Ireland) 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   3)  Bill.  


consideration 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into 
the  Local  Government 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   b e  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Alexandra 

Park and 

Palace  Bill.  


A  Bill  to  amend  the  Alexandra  Park  and 
Palace  (Public  Purposes)  Act,  1900,  and   to 
confer  powers  on  the  Alexandra  Park  Trustees 
to  make charges for admission on Bank Holidays, 
was read  the  first  time ;  and ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time. 

Rochester 

Corporation 

Tramways 

and  Improve­
ments  Bill  

[Lords.] 

The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Eeport  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways 
and  Improvements  Bill  [Lords']  might  be  read ; 
and  the  same  being  read; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

VO L.   158. 

Ordered,  That there  be  laid before this House,   Irish  Land 

a  Return  showing  Particulars  with  respect  to  Bil1­
Advances  for  purchase   of  Holdings  and  Repay-  No, 222. 
ments  to  Land  Commission  under  Clauses  1 and 
40  of  the  Irish  Land  Bill.—(Mr.  Wyndham.) 

Mr.  Wyndham accordingly  presented  the  said 

Return. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid before this House,   Councils  of 
a  Return  showing  the  Total  Indebtedness  of  the  Boroughs in 
Councils  of  Boroughs,  other  than  Metropolitan Wafes1(ln-Qd 
Boroughs,  in  England  and  Wales  on  the  31st  debtedness.) 
day  of  March  1903, in  the  following  form   :— 

Outstanding 
Loans other  than 
by means  of 
Overdrafts on 
Bankers. 

Amount  of 

Overdrafts 

(1) 

(2) 

(if  any) 

on  Bankers. 

(3) 

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Value  of 
Borough on 
the  1st  day 
of April 1903. 

(9) 

(10) 

& 

C3 

O " 
PH 

—(Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis.) 

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid  before  this  House,  Trade  between 

u ° i t ed 

a  Return  showing  (a)  Statistics  for  the  vears  
1890-1902  of  (1)  Trade  between  Germany  and   canfda™'nd 
Canada,  (2)  Trade  between  Germany  and  the   Germany. 
United  Kingdom,  (3) Trade  between the  United 
Kingdom  and  Canada ;  (b)  Import  Duties levied 
(1)  in  Germany  on  the  principal  Imports  from 
Canada and the United  Kingdom,  ( 2)  in  Canada 
on  the  principal  Imports  from  the  United  King­
dom  and  Germany,  and  (3)  in  the  United  King­
dom  on  the  principal  Imports  from  Germany
and  Canada.—(Mr.  Loder.) 

Mr,  George  Whiteley 

reported 

from 

the  Local 

Committee  on  the  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Government 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  7)  Bill;  That  they  had  Provisional 
considered  the  Orders  therein  contained  ;  that  Orders 
the  said  Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  (No.  7) BiU. 
[Provisional 
that  they  had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  Orders con-
without  Amendment,  to  the  House. 

(Ireland) 

firmed.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the third  time 

To-morrow. 

Sir  Charles  Ealrymple 

reported  from  the   Public 

Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions  ;  That 
they  had  examined  the  Petitions  presented  upon  import) 
the  25th,  26th,  27th, and 28th  days  of  May  last, 
and the  8th,  9th,  10th,  11th,  12th,  15th,  16th, 
1 7 t h, 
L  L  

258 

1903. 

[No.  78. 

• 17th,  18th,  and  19th  days	  of  this instant  June, 
and  had  directed  him  to  make  a  Report  thereof 
to  the  House. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause :— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

o n 

t he

Mr.  George  Whiteley  reported  from  the  Com­
Local 
ProvSal11  m^m
  Local  Government  Provisional 
Orders  (No.   8)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered 
Orders 
(No.   8)  Bill, 
the  Orders  therein  contained;  that  the  said 
0-deraScon^  Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they 
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  without 
firmed.] 
Amendment,  to  the  House. 

Workmen's 
Trams. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Select  Committee   on  Workmen's  Trains 
w a  s  nominated  of  Mr.  Bigwood,  Mr. Bonar  Law, 
Colonel  Bowles,  Mr.  Harris,  Mr.  Levy,  Colonel 
Lockwood,  Mr.  Lough,  Mr.  Nannetti,  Captain 
Norton,  Mr.,  Peel,  Mr.  Matthew  Ridley,  Mr. 
Harry  Samuel,  Mr.  Sheehan,  Mr.  Ore,  and,  Sir 
Thomas  Wrightson. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  Power   to 

send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Five   be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Irish  Land 
Bl11, 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  2,  1. 38, 
after  the  word  "  made,"'  to  insert  the  words 
"  to  the  legal  personal  representative  of  the 
"  deceased  person, if  any,  or,  if  none,  then."— 
(Mr.  Herbert  Robertson.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted 

Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  2, ].  39, 

at  end, to  insert  the  words— 

"  (e)  A  labourer  as defined in the  Labourers  

(Ireland)  Acts, 1883 to  1896, as amended 

" 
" b  y  this  Act, and  residing upon  or within 

"  three  miles  of  the  estate."  


— ( M r.  O'Shee.) 

Q u e s t i on  proposed,  T h at  those  Words   be  there 

inserted  : — A m e n d m e n t,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p.  2,1.  39, 

at  end,  to  insert  the  words— 

i "  (e)  A  person  who,   in  the  opinion  of  the  

"  Land  Commission,  would  be  a  suitable 

"  occupier  of  such  holding."  


— (Mr.  Hugh  Law.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—:Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  39, 

at  end, to  insert  the  words— 

"  (e)  A  caretaker   of  a holding  on the estate, 

"  or  a person who is in occupation of  such  

"  holding  as tenant  at  will,  or  tenant  at  

"  sufferance."  


C L A U S E,  NO.  1  ( A d v a n c es 

f or  p u r c h a se   o f 

—(Mr.  William  O'Brien.)

holdings  where  whole  estate  sold). 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  1,  1. 28, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  twenty,"   in  order'  to 
insert  the  words  "  twenty-five"—(Mr.  John 
Redmond),—instead  thereof. > 

Question,  That  the 1  word  " t w e n t y"  stand 

part of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 21, 

at  end, to  insert  the  words— 

j

"  (4)  Notwithstanding  any  provisions   to  the 
"  contrary  contained  in  the  Purchase  of  Land 
"  Amendment  Act,  1888,  an  advance  may  be 
"  sanctioned  under  the  provisions  of  the  Land 
"  Purchase  Acts  exceeding  the  sum   of  three 
"  thousand  pounds  or  five  thousand  pounds,  as 
"  the  case  may  be,  to  one  purchaser  where,  in 
"  the  opinion  of  the  Land  Commission,  it  is 
"  expedient  to  make  any  such  larger  advance 
"  for  the  purpose   of  carrying  out  the  sale  of  a 
"  large  farm  which, in  the  opinion  of  the  Land 
"  Commission,  has  been  for  five  years  before 
"  the  passing  of  this Act  mainly  used for  tillage 
"  or  dairying  purposes."—(Mr.  Leamy.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment'made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  22, 
to  leave out  Subsection  (4).—(Sir John Colomb.) 
Question  proposed,  That  Subsection  (4)  stand 
part  of  the  C l a u s e A m e n d m e n t,   by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made.  

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  No.  2  (Advances  for  purchase   of 
other  portions  of  estate  where  whole  estate 
sold). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 30, to  leave 
ten,"  in  order  to  insert  the  word 

out  the  word 
" f i f t y " — ( M r.  Tully),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  ten  " 
stand part of the Clause:—Amendment,  by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 34, 
to  leave  out  the  words from  the  word  "  apply  " 
to  the  word  Provided," in  1. 35.—(Mr.  Dillon.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 40, 
to  leave  out  Subsection  (2).—(Sir  John Colomb.) 
Question proposed, That the words "  Advances 
"  under  this  section "  stand  part of  the  Clause  : 
—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 40, 
after  the  word  "  section,"  to  insert  the  words 
in 
"  to  persons  other  than  those  mentioned 
"  subsection  one  (d)  hereof."—(Mr.  William 
O'Brien.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  : 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Finance  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  Finance  Bill, 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself  Irish  Land 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill.

Bil1­

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  2 

f or  p u r c h a se   o f 
( A d v a n c es 
other  portions  of  estate  where  whole  estate 
sold). 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  2,1.  40, 
after  the  word  "  section,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  to  persons  other  than  those  mentioned 
in 
"  subsection  one  (d)  hereof."—(Mr.  William 
O'Brien.) 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words 
leave, 
inserted  : —  Amendment,  by 

be  there 
withdrawn. 

Clause 

 


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30th June.—July. 

259 


Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  3 

estates). 

(Advances  to  owners  of 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ;

Means-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 13,  after  the 
word  "  owner,"  to  insert  the  words  "  who  for 
"  five  years  prior  to  the  passing  of  this  A ct 
"  has  been  resident  for  more  than  six  months 
in  Ireland:'  —  (Mr.  T.  P. 
"  of  each  year 
O'Connor.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  3,  1.  13, 
to  leave  out from  the  word  "  has "  to  the  third 
word  "  the," ill  1.  15, in  order  to  insert  the words 
"  agreed  to  sell  the  estate  under  the  Lands 
"  Purchase  Acts  to  the  Land  Commission  or 
"  otherwise "—(Mr.  Butcher),—instead  thereof. 
Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :— 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 17,; 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  occupation,"  in  order  to 
insert  the  words  " o wn  use"—(Mr.  Tulbj),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  occupa­

"  tion "  stand part of  the Clause 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Amendment, 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,1.  17, 
after  the  word  "estate,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  provided  that  no  part  of  said  last-mentioned 
"  land  has,  during  the  five  years  prior  to  the 
"  passing  of  this  Act,  been  let for  the  purposes 
"  of  pasture,  or  upon  any  agreement  for  agist­
"  ment  or  temporary  depasturage  of  same."— 
(Mr.  T.  P.  O'Connor.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 19, 
at  end, to  insert  the words  "  or  any  other  person 
"  interested  in  the  land,  and  the  land  so  resold 
"  shall  be  subject  to  the  same  uses  and  trusts. 
"  other  than  uses  and  trusts  in  favour  of  mort­
"  gagees  and  chargees  and  owners  of  superior 
"  and  intervening  interests,  as  the  land  was 
"  subject  to  at  the  date  of  the  sale to  the  Land 
"  Commission."—(Mr.  Herbert  Robertson.) 

Question  proposed, That  those  words   be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  hy  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 20, 

to  leave  out  Subsection  (2).—(Mr.  Ashton.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  Where 
"  any land is so resold "  stand part of the Clause  : 
—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  N O.   4 . 
To  report  Progress,  and  ask 

leave  to  sit 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   London 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill,  as Education 
amended  in the  Committee  ; 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South  African 
the  South  African
  Loan  and  War 
Contribution 
Bill. 

Second  Reading  of 
and  War  Contribution  B i l l: 

L o a n

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the" Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  B i l l;  

'  Grant  Bill. 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill;  Convention 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct  (.Ir.fclTa,n<1^ 
A ct  fiepea 
T> 
Repeal  .Bill; 
Bill. 

I  T>*N 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Tb-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment   of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

BiU" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Street's  Bill. 
Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Patent  Office  Extension  Bill  was,  ac-   Patent Office 

cording  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  ®^ e n s i on 
committed  to  a  Select  Committee  of  Five 
Members,  Three  to  be  nominated  by  the  House 
and  Two  by  the  Committee  of  Selection. 

Ordered,  That  all  Petitions  against  the  Bill 
presented  Five  clear  days  before  the  meeting   of 
the  Committee  be  referred  to  the  Committee  ; 
that  the  Petitioners  praying  to  be  heard  by 
themselves,  their  Counsel,  or  Agents  be  heard 
against  the  Bill,  and  Counsel  heard  in  support 
of  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Committee  have  Power   to 

send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records. 

Ordered,  That  Three  be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
ments  (Funds)  Bill  ; 

_ 

* 

( i u n d s ) B l l l. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Supply. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

To-morrow. 

Committee  of  Supply 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
[22nd  April] 
Eeport. 
[Postponed 
Resolution.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon 
the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was reported from  the 
Committee  of  Supply,  and  which Resolution was 
then  postponed  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into further  consideration  upon  Friday  next. 

V  O L.  1 5 8. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Marine  store 
Bil, 

into  consideration  the  Marine  Store  Dealers  
(Ireland)  Bili,  as amended  in  the  Committee  ;  
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

c '  1 

sideration  To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  j 3™^  j"11 
Bill  [Lords] ;  

W 

L I  2 

Ordered. 

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1903. 

[No. 78. 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

To-morrow. 

till  this  day. 

Ecclesiastical 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Commissioners  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
BiU [lords.] 

s i o n e rs   Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee	  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Police  (Super- 
animation) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Police  (Superannuation) 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Thursday  morning; 

Thursday,  25th June,  1903 : 

Guinea  Postal 
Orders  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into consideration  the  Guinea Postal  Orders 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Shops  (Early 
Closing)  Bill  Second  Reading   of  the  Shops  (Early  Closing) 
[Lords.] 

Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Shops 
(No.   2)  Bill.  Second  Reading  of the  Shops  (No.   2)  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  two  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day.  


[No.  79.] 

Thursday,  25th June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  t°he  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from one of  the  Examiners of  Petitions  for \a"rd.y 

Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  orders'not 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are   with ) 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Poole  and  District  Electric  Traction  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  u p on  the  T a b l e , —B e p o rt   Private  Bills 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  ^itiraai 01 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  Petition  provision)
for  additional  Provision  (No.  2)  in  the  following  (Standing 
Bill,  the  Standing  Orders  have  been  complied   0rder® 
with,  viz.  :— 
2 ) '° 

• 

Castleblaney, Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway 

(Extension  of  Time)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  it  be  an  Instruction  to  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill,  that  they  have  power  to 
make  provision  therein  accordingly. 

The  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company,  Scottish 
Limited,  Bill  [Lords]  was, according   to  Order, American 
Mortgage 
read  a second  time  ;  and  committed.  	
Company, 
Limited,  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Third  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   5)  Bill; 

the  Local  Government  Government 

(Ireland) 
Provisional 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  Orders 

The Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  resuming 
Cruelty to 
Animals  Bill.  	 the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day   of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting).  	

(No.   6)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Third  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  B i l l; 

the  Local  Government   Government 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  Orders 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting).  

(No.  7)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Municipal 
Corporations  Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill. 

(Audit)  B i l l; 
.  Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 
this  day. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders Local 

(No.   8)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  Government 
third  time,  and passed. 

£ X f  n a  l 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  8) Bill, 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Poor  Law 
Super-
annuation 
(Ireland) 

Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this  day. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  17)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  the  Government 
Orders°nal 
third  time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  17)  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection	  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders pi OT and 
(No.  2)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  Harbour 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   te  (No.  2)  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Town  Tenants 
The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming 
(Ireland)  Bill.  t j i e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day   of  May  last,  That  the 
Town  Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders   Pier  and 
(No.  3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  Harbour 
third  time,  and  passed. 

K f "  ^ 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  3)  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The 



25th June. 

261 

of  the  Patent  Office, and  for  purposes  connected 
therewith—(Mr.  A rthur  Elliot)  ; 

No. 79.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  4)  Bill. 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  4)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   6)  BiU. 

The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   6)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded 
North  British 
to  take  into  consideration  the  North  British 
Railway 
Powera^Ordei'  K a i l w a  y  (General  Powers)  Order  Confirmation 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords] ; 
BiU [Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Barnsley 
Corporation 
(Water)  BiU. 

The  Order  made  upon  the  2nd  day  of  March 
last,  That  the  Barnsley  Corporation  (Water) 
Bill  be  committed,  was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn.—(Mr. 

Caldwell.) 

The  Chairman 
The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
of Ways and  of  the unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
Means. 

W a yg  a nd  M e a n a-

read;  and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table.  


Several  Public  Petitions   W e re  presented,  and  


Public 
Petitions. 
Vide Votes and  ^ 
Seventh 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich  presented,   by  His  

Army 
(Commission  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report   of  the  

on Dysentery.)  C o m m i s s i o  n   o n  the  nature,  pathology,  causation,  


read  ;  and  referred  to  a  Select  Committee.  


Petition  was  also  presented,  and 

Railways.

No.  223.

Railways 
Construction 
Facilities 
Act,  1864. 

No.  224. 

Electric 
Lighting  Acts, 
1882 to  1890 
(Proceedings.) 
No. 225. 

Public 
Records 
(Office of 
Land  Revenue 
Records  and 
Enrolments.) 

and  prevention  of  Dysentery,  and  its  relation­
ship to Enteric Fever, appointed  by the  Secretary 
of  State for  War,  August  1900. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon 

the  Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,— 
Copy  of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  on 
Applications  made  during  the  year  1902  under 
the  Railway  Companies'  Powers  Act,  1864 ;  and 
of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Board  of  Trade  with 
respect  thereto. 

Copy  of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  on  an 
Application  made  during  the  year  1902  under 
the  Railways Construction Facilities  Act,  1864  ; 
and  of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Board   of  Trade 
with  respect  thereto. 

Copy  of  Report   by  the  Board  of  Trade 
respecting  the  Applications  to  and  Proceedings 
of  the  Board  . of  Trade  under  the  Electric 
Lighting  Acts,  1882   to  1890,  during  the  past 
year. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and   be  printed. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc­
tions of  an A ct   of  Parliament,  was laid  upon  the 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of 
Schedule  containing  a  list  and  particulars  of 
Classes of  Documents  which  have  been  removed 
from the  Office   of  Land  Revenue  Records  and 
Enrolments,  and deposited  in' the  Public  Record 
Office, but  which  are  not  considered   of  sufficient 
public  value  to justify their preservation  therein. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been  informed   of  the 
subject-matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it  to 
the  consideration  of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes of  Evidence  taken  House  of 
before  the  Select  Committee  appointed  in  the Commons 
iast  Session  of  Parliament  to  inquire  into  the   (  ^ J ™  0 
Ventilation of the House be referred to the  Select 
Committee  on House of Commons  (Ventilation); 
and be  printed. —(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  reported  from  the   Post  Office 

Select  Committee  on  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill;   Sitea  B m -
That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  of  the 
Bill,  and  found  the  same   to  be  true,  and  had 
taken  evidence  thereof  which  they had  directed 
him  to  report  to  the  House;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 226. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the Minutes of  the  Proceedings  No. 226. 

of  the  Select  Committee  be printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended 

in  the  Bill 257. 

Select  Committee,  be  re-committed  to  a  Com­
mittee  of  the  whole  House,  far  Monday  n e x t; 
and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the  Police  and 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  ;  That,  in  the  Sanitary 
Committee. 
case  of  the  Gateshead  Corporation  Bill,  they  Gateshead 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the  Corporation 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same BiU. 
so  as to  make it  consistent  with  the  provisions  of 
the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the Vide Supple­
t0  t he 

Table  ;  and be  printed.

r 

.  Votes. 

Sir  Edward  Strachey  reported  from the  Com-   Strabane  and 

mittee  on  the  Strabane  and Letterkenny  Railway  S 6 " ^' 
Bill;  That  they  had  agreed   to  the  following 
Report:— 

That,  in  pursuance  of  a  Resolution  of  the  


House  of  the  12th  day  of  May  last,  the  Com­
mittee  had  struck  out  of  Clause  21  all  reference  

to  the  Great  Northern  Railway  Company 
{Ireland). 

Sir  Edward  Strachey  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations contained in the Preamble  of  the  Bill, 
and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  con­
sistent with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed 
by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as 
amended,  to  be true ;  and  had  gone  through  the 
Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

Table;  and be  printed. 

r 

The  Statute  Law  Revision  (Scotland)  Bill   Statute Law 

[.Lords]  was  read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to  ®evi®,ion,. 
be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and   Bill 
to be  printed. 

[Lords.] 
Bill  258. 

The  House, accordin 

to  Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  upply.  

K a U  ° t t C  d 

Patent Office
Extension
[Expenses.]

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will, 
To-morrow,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to 
c o n s i d er   of  authorising  the  payment,  out  of 
moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  all 
Expenses 
incurred   by  the  Commissioners  of 
Works  under  any  A ct   of  the  present  Session  for 
the  acquisition  of  Land for the further Extension 

VOL.   158. 

(In  the  Committee.)  

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  

Class  I I. 


Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a  

Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  96,499,  be  granted  to  

L  L  3 
His 



 
 
 
 
 
 




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1903. 

[No..79. 

i

His-Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary   to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the year  ending  on  the  31st day 
of : March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Office of  His Majesty's  Secretary   of  State 
for  the  Home  Department  and  Subordinate 
Offices  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  Item  A 
(Salaries,  Wages,  and 
Allowances)   be  reduced  by  £ .  100, in  respect  of 
the  Salary  of  the  Secretary  of  State—(Sir 
Charles Dilke)  :—Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Original  Question  again  proposed  : 

wA.pd it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Sbeaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  matter 
to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was  directed  to 
move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave   to 
sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening; 

.

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply
HL«h  allotted

. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

. 

. n t0  t he  C o m m i t t ee

  o f 

S u p p l y . 

(In  the  Committee.)  


Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  II.  


Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  96,499,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the 31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
ofthe  Office  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary   of  State 
for  the  Home  Department  and  Subordinate 
Offices: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  Item  A  (Salaries)   be  reduced  by  £ .  100,  in 
respect  of  the  Salary  o f t he  Secretary   of  State 
—(Captain  Norton)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the [Captain  Norton, 
1  21. 
\Mr.  Claude Hay: 
;f 
fSir  Alexander  Acland-1 

Yeas, 
_ 

,, 

, 

i  110. 

Tellers for  the. 
J N o e& 

H o o d>  

directed to  move,  That  the Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 
Second  Reading   of  the  Congested  Districts  Districts^ 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  B i l l; 

( M  m 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 
the  Electric  Lighting  Lighting 

Second  Reading   of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords'] ; 

°  (London)  Bill 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading  o f t he  Bankers  (Ireland)  Act(MandLASt 
Repeal  B i l l;  

Repeal  Bill. 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as  amended  in the  Standing  Committee ; 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Streets  Bill. 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-  Improvements 
ments  (Funds)  Bill;  

(Funds)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking  Marine  Store 

into  consideration  the  Marine  Store  Dealers  ^j®™ 
(Ireland)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee ;  

r e 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

{ M r.  Anstruther: 

J 

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 
Motion  made,  aud  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.9,157,   be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary   to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Local  Government  Board  for  Scotland 
(8  & 9  Vic.  c.  83;   52  & 53  Vic.  c.  5 0;   57  & 58 
Vic.  c.  5 8;   60  &  61  Vic.  c.  38;  and  various 
other  Statutes)  : 

Friday,  26th June,  1903 : 

And   it  being  Midnight, the  Chairman  left  the 

Chair to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

'

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the matter to  them  referred ;  and  that he  was 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill B™1^1 ? i U 
. 
[Lords]  ; 

_ 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-   Commissioners 
sioners  Bill  [Lords] 

.  Bill  [Zowfe.] 

; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill  ; 

Bm" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  the   Railways 
Committee  on the  Railways-(Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 

;  Power)  Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The 



 
 
 
 
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25tk-—2(yth June. 


Police  (Super­
annuation)
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)
Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 

Second  Reading- of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua- S u P e r " 
7 
. 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill;  

annuation
(Ireland): 

f,  i ? -n  

/  r 

1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

this  day. 

Military 
Lands  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Military  Lands  Bill, 
as  amended  in  the  Committee  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Hall-marking 
of  Foreign 
Plate 
(No.   2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  7th  day  of  July  next. 

Small 
Holdings  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Small  Holdings  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  8th  day   of  July  next. 

Lands 
Valuation 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Lands  Valuation 

Second  Reading  of 
( Scotland)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  the  9th  day  of  July  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the day being  read, for resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  1st  day  of  April  last,  That  the 
(1886)
Crofters'  Holdings 
Amendment  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

(Scotland)  A ct 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

School Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

Parliamentary
Voters 
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being read, for  resuming
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Musical 
Copyright 
Bill 

[Lords.'] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Musical  Copyright 

Second  Reading   of 
Bill  [Lords']  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

thits day. 

Light 
Locomotives 
(Registration) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Light  Locomotives 

Second  Reading  of 
(Registration)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of the day  being  read,  for  resuming 
Cruelty  to
Animals  Bill.  , the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March 
last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Municipal 
Corporations  Second  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations
(Audit)  Bill. 

(Audit)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

VO L.   158. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British and 
Meat 

Second  Reading  of  the  British  anA Irish  Meat 
Protection  Bill; 

jjiu. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of the day being read, for resuming   Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

, 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

•• 

. 

And  then  the  House, having  continued   to  

sit till  three  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


[No.  80.] 

Friday,  2Qth June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve   of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 

[Lords]

Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the following  ^ ^ n o  t 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   inquired  into 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :—  


Bristol  Corporation  Bill 

[Lords].


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time.  


Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  [Lords]
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   inquired  into 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are
applicable  thereto,  have  not  been complied  with, 
viz.  : — 

16 

Salford  Corporation  Bill 

[Lords], 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of 
the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the  following
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred,  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
which  are  applicable  thereto  have been  complied 
with,  viz.  :— 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second 

time  upon  Monday  next. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- Commercial 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  Ga3  Bill; 
Commercial  Gas  Bill;  and  the  same  were  twice 
read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-Gas Light and 
tion  the  Amendment  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  ° ? k e  Company 
Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company  Bill;  and  the   BlU" 
same  was twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

L  L  4 

Ordered, 

264 

22nd—23rd 

June. 

1903.  [No.  76. 

Great  Eastern 
Raiiway  Bill.  

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Great  Eastern  Bailway  Bill;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

And  the Main Question being  put; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the  | Sir  Albert  Rollit, 

Yeas, 

\ Sir James  Woodhouse: 

Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Galloway, 
(Mr.  Churchill: 

Noes, 

|160. 
i 
\ 
j

10. 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Guinea  Postal Orders  Bill was,  according   Guinea  Postal 

to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Orders  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Military  Lands  Bill  was,  according   to  Military Lands 

Order, read  the  third time,  and passed. 

Bill° 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

New  Title,  as followeth  : 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Incest  Bill, 

Belfast Water 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Belfast  Water  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the 

third  time, and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of their  Lordships. 

Harrow  Road 
ton Tramwa's
Bill. 
[New  Title.]  

The  Harrow  Road  and  Padding ton  Tramways 
  r e a  d  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  a 

w as

An  A ct   to  empower  the  Harrow  Road  and 
Paddington  Tramways  Company  to  work  their 
Tramways by  mechanical  power  ;  to  lease  their 
Undertaking  to 
the  Metropolitan  Electric 
Tramways,  Limited,  and  for  other  purposes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Shepshed  _ 
CJrfoan  District  w a  s 
Gas Bill 
[Lords.-] 

r e a c j 
. 
, 
Amendments. 

The Shepshed Urban  District  Gas Bill  [Lords]
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
s
,

5 

r

-

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

Croydon  and 
District 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion the  Croydon and District Electric  Tramways 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to take into  considera-
Scunthorpe 
Urban  District tion  the  Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water  Bill 
Water  BUI 
[Lords.] 

[Lords],  as amended in the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Liverpool 
University 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Tafi Yale 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Liverpool  University  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read  a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Taff  Vale  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read a second time ;  and committed. 

Public 
Petitions. . 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 
County Courts 
Extension111 
Bill. 

The Order of  the  day being read,  for resuming 
t h  e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  19th  day  of  this  instant  June,  That 
the  County  Courts  Jurisdiction  Extension  Bill 
be  now  read  the  third  time  ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  all  the  words  after 
the  words  "  Bill  be,"  and  adding  the  words 
"  re-committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
"  House  in respect of  a new  Clause (Increase  of 
"  courts)."—(Mr.  Galloway.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Question :—The  said  proposed  Amendment  was, 
with  leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

VO L.   158. 

into  consideration  the  Incest  Bill,  as 

take 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 6,  by  leaving  out  the  words 
"  of  or  above  the  age  of  thirteen  years."—(Mr. 
Talbot.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Bill:—The  said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with 
leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed   to  be 
made to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,1.  7, by  inserting,  after 
the  word  "  sister,"  the  words  "  or  who,  being 
"  married,  has  committed  incestuous  adultery 
"  within  the  meaning  of  section  twenty-seven 
"  of  the  Matrimonial  Causes  Act,  1857."—(Sir 
William  Tomlinson.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  :—The  said  proposed 
Amendment  ^  was,  with  leave  of  the  House, 
withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  10,  by  leaving  out 
the  words  "  and  not  exceeding  seven  years."— 
(Mr.  Talbot.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed.  That  the  

words  proposed  to be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  

Bill:—It  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  


Another Amendment was  proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in p.  1,  1. 25, by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  brother,"  the  words  "  stepgrandfather, 
"  stepfather, or  stepson."—(Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs.) 
And  the Question being put, That  those words 
be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  passed  in  the 
Negative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed   to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  2,  1. 9,  by  leaving  out 
Clause  5.—(Mr.  Talbot.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Bill:—The  said proposed  Amendment was, with 
leave  ofthe  House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  2,  1.  12, by  leaving  out 
Clause  6.—(Mr.  Gretton.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  parr  of  the 
Bill:—The  said proposed  Amendment  was, with 
leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The 



 
 




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2Qth June. 

265 


Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration the  Innkeepers'  Liability 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 

A  Clause  was offered  to  be  added  to  the  Bill 

(Exemption).—(Sir.  Galloway.)

And  the  said Clause was brought  up, and  read 

the  first  time. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Church  


Committee  on the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  

Discipline 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday  


next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Eating of 
Machinery 

Committee  on  the  Rating  of  Machinery  B i l l;  

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  said  Clause   be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 
the  10th  day  of  July  next, resolve  itself  into  the 
said  Committee. 

\ 130. 
J 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Galloway, 

Yeas, 
Teller''  for  the 
Noes1" 
1 N 0 6 S' 

i  Gurdon, 
[Mr.  Gretton  : 
So  it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Clause 

t Mr.  Vicary  Gibbs : 

\ 
J 
William  Brampton |

(Right   of  appeal)—(Mr. 
Galloway)—was  twice  read;  and  made  part  of 
the  Bill. 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  5,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  shall,"  the  words  "  from  opening  until 
"  closing  time."—(Mr.  Galloway.') 

And  the  Question being put, That  those words 

be  there  inserted; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Galloway, 

Yeas, 

. 

„ 
m  „ 
Tellers  for  theJ 
Hoes, 

1 
(Mr.  Groves: 
/ 
["Sir  William  Brampton]

G u r d o n>  

|Mr.  Corrie  Grant: 

(  140. 
J 

So  it  passed in  the  Negative. 
Then  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 24,  by  leaving  out 
the  words  "  Scotland  or."—(Mr.  Galloway.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Bill  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
t 
e 
1 ellers  tor  the 

ii 

•y 

n  o 
,
tor  ocotland, 
< 
[Mr.  Caldwell: 
Tellers  for the/Mr.  Galloway, 

e a s  ' 

ii.  fMr.  Solicitor  General) 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Groves: 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

j

140. 

52. 

Addenbrooke's

Hospital  BUI.

Pistols  Bill.

And it  being  after half-past Five   of  the  clock, 
further  consideration  of  the  Bill,  as amended  in 
the  Standing  Committee,  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered,  That the  further  consideration   of  the 

Bill  be  resumed  upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
f a ] ! e  into  consideration  Addenbrooke's  Hospital 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
into  consideration  the  Pistols  Bill,  as 

take 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 

A  Clause  (Sale  of  pistols  to  insane  or  intoxi­
cated  persons)—(Lord  Hugh  Cecil)—was  twice 
read  ;  and made  part of  the  Bill. 

Then  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

VOL.   158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sale  of 

Committee  on  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors   intoxicating 
on  Saturdays  (Ireland)  Bill • 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday   (Ireland)  Bill, 

75. 

the  24th  day  of  July  next,  resolve itself into  the 
said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing  Law 
Committee  on  the Licensing Law  (Compensation   (Compensation 
^ a i  )  Bill. 
for  Non-Renewal)  B i l l; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Tuesday 
the  7 th  day  of  July  next,  resolve  itself  into  the 
said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Church  

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Discipline  

upon  the  12th day of  May last, That  the  Church   ( N o-  2 )  BlU<  

Discipline  (No,  2)  Bill  be  committed  to  a  Select  

Committee  ;  


Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

73. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Town  Councils 

Second Reading of the Town Councils (Scotland)   (Scotland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Market 
Second  Reading   of  the  Market  Gardeners' Sarden„ersL 
Compensation  Bill; 

Compensation 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Labourers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Labourers  (Ireland) Acts   (Ireland)  Acts 
Amendment  Bill; 

Amendment 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government 
(Ireland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Colonial 
Second  Reading  of  the  Colonial  Marriages  Marriages 
B i l l;  

BU1­

8 

° 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Merchandise 

Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks M a r ks 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a. second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Criminal 
A l i e us  B ia 

Second  Reading   of  the  Criminal  Aliens  Bill;

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Elementary 

Second  Reading  of  the  Elementary  Education 
(Blind  and  Deaf  Children)  Bill;  

Deaf  Children) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time BiU. 

upon  Friday  next,. 

M  M 

The 

 
 


 
Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Medical 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

Supply 
[22 nd April] 

Report. 
' [Postponed 
Resolution.] 

.Patent  Office 

Extension 
[Expenses.] 

Ways  and 
Means.  * 

Parliamentary 
Voters 

Registration 

Bill. 

" 
Musical
Copyright 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

266 

2Qth June. 

1903.  [No. 80. 


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Colonel  Welby  reported  from  the  Committee   Private  Bills 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)  on  Group  G  of  Private  Bills ;  That  the  parties   (Group  G.) 
opposing 
Amendment  Bill; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Order  (No.  15) Bill  had  stated  that the  evidence   Government 
of  Joseph James  Hornby,  of  Knbwsley,  Present,  orderi0nal 
Lancashire,  Land  Agent,  was  essential  to  their  (No.  15) Bill, 

the  Local  Government  Provisional   Local 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  case;  and, 

t e en   proved  that  his 
Second  Beading   of  the"  Medical  Act  (1886)  attendance  could  not  be  procured  without  the 
intervention of the House, lie had been instructed 
Amendment  (No.  2)  Bill  ; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  to  move  that  the  said  Joseph  James  Hornby  do 
attend  the  said  Committee  on  Wednesday  next, 
at  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

upon  Monday  next. 

it  having 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 

Ordered,  That  Joseph James  Hornby  do  attend  

into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon  the  Committee  on  Group  G  of  Private  Bills  on 
the  27th  day  of  May  last, was  reported  from  Wednesday  next,  at  Eleven  of  the  clock. 
the  Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution 
was then  postponed; 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the Po;iee and 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That  the 

• 

into'consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

parties opposing the  PrinUni-onSea  Sea Defences Frinton-
Bill  had  stated  that  the  evidence  of  Francis  on-Sea 

Defences 

on 

Committee 
[Expenses]  ; 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  William  Anderson,  of  Thistle  Cottage,  Old Road, 
Patent  Office  Extension  Frinton-on-Sea  ;  A.  Beresford  Pike,  of  2,  York 
Gate,  Regent's  Park,  London  ;  and  Arthur 
Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  Blackford,  of  61,  Chancery  Lane,  London,  was 
essential to their case ;  and, it having been  proved 
that  their  attendance  could  not  be  procured  

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  without  the  intervention  of  the  House,  he  had  

been  instructed  to  move  that  the  said  Francis  

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  William Anderson,  A.  Beresford  Pike,  and  Arthur  

Blackford  do  attend  the  said  Committee  on 
Tuesday  next,  at  half-past- Eleven  of  the  clock.  

Ordered,  That  Francis  William  Anderson,

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  A.  Beresford  Pike,  and  Arthur  Blackford  do 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the  attend  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  on  

Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now  Tuesday  next,  at  half-past  Eleven   of 
the 
read  a  second  time  ;  


The  Order  of  the  (1 ay being  read, for  resuming 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

clock. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
[.Lords]  ; 

, 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  House  of 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  ;  That,  in  the 
case  of  the  Sheffield Corporation  Bill,  they  had  Sheffield 
agreed  to  the  following  Report: — 

Police and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 

Corporation 
Bill. 

That,  with  reference   to  the  Resolution  of  the 
the  10t,h  March,  that  Tramways 
Nos.  2  and  2A  be  struck  out  of  the  Bill,  the 
Committee  had  omitted  all  powers  authorising 
the  construction  of  any  new  tramways. 

British  and 
Irish  Heat 
Protection 
-Bill. 

Selection 
(Standing 

Committees.)  

Law,  &c. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Poor  Law 
Super-' 
arinuation 
(Ireland)  Bill.  tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

upon  Monday  next, 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone further  reported  from 
the  Committee  ;  That  they  had  examined  the 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
.  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
as amended, to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
Protection  Bill; 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 
Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the  follow-
j D g  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee  on  Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  

Law, and Courts of Justice, and Legal  Procedure:  one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  :  

—Mr.  Lees  Knowles;  and  had  appointed  in 
substitution  :  Mr.  Samuel Roberts. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern-
 Local 
Government 
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  6)Bill,  without  Provisional 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message from 

the  Lords. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  any  Amendment. 

Table. 

Government 
Colonel  Welby  reported  from  the  Committee  ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  Bill,  without  Provisional 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

Private  Bills 
(Group  G.) 

on  Group  G  of  Private  Bills,  That  the  parties  any  Amendment. 
promoting  the  Local  Government  Provisional 
Local 
Government  Order  (No.  15)  Bill had  stated  that the  evidence 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  15)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

of  James  Alfred  Crowther,  Borough  Engineer,  ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  11)  Bill,  without 
Southampton, was  essential  to  their  case  ;  and,  any  Amendment. 
it  having  been  proved  that his  attendance  could 
not  be procured  without  the  intervention  of  the 
House,  he  had  been  instructed  to  move  that  the  ment  Provisional  Order  (Gas)  Bill,  without  any  Government 
said  James  Alfred  Crowther  do  attend  the  said  Amendment, 
Provisional 
Order 
Committee  on  Monday  next,  at  Eleven  of  the 
(Gas)  Bill. 
clock. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern- Local 

Government 
Provisional 
Orders 

(No.  11)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  James  Alfred  Crowther  do  ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   6)  Bill, Government 

attend  the  Committee  on  Group  G  of  Private  without  any  Amendment. 
Bills  on  Monday  next,  at  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
The (No.  6)  Bill. 

Orders 
(No. 6)  Bill. 

Orders 
(No.  7)  Bill. 





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267 


Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No,  8)  Bill. 

Naval  Works 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Ipswich  Gas 
Bill. 

Harrow  and 
Stanmore  Gas 
Bill  [XonZs.] 

Wirral 
Kailway  Bill 
[Lords.'] 

Bictmans­
worth  Gas 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Harrogate 
"Water  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.  2)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Mid  Yorkshire 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Public 
Accounts. 

The  Lords  have agreed  to  the  Local  Govern­
ment (Ireland) Provisional  Orders  (No.   8)  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Naval  Works 
Provisional  Order Bill, without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Ipswich  Gas 
Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made by  this House  to  the Harrow  and Stanmore 
Gas  Bill  [Lords], without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Wirral  Railway  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Rickmansioorlh 
Gas  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Harrogate  Water 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n 
A ct   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
by  the Board of  Trade  under the Tramways  Act, 
1870,  relating  to  Barrow-in-Furness  Tramways, 
Horsforth  Urban  District  Council  Tramways, 
Keighley  Corporation  Tramways,  and  Rams-
bottom  Urban  District  Council  Tramways  ;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  Concurrence of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
A ct   to  incorporate  the  Mid  Yorkshire Tramways 
Company,  and  to  empower  that  Company  to 
make  and maintain  Tramways  and  Other  Works, 
and  for  other  purposes  ;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  give  leave   to  the  Clerk  of  the 
Parliaments  to  attend  to  be  examined  as  a 
witness  before  the  Select  Committee  appointed 
by  this  House  on  Public  Accounts. 

Mid  Yorkshire 
Tramwavs 
Bill 

[Lords,] 

The  Mid.  Yorkshire  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords]

was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.  2)  Bill 
[Lords.]

Bin  259. 

Local 
Authorities 
in  Scotland 
(Technical 
Education.) 

The  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2) 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 
be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before  this House, 
a  Return  showing  the  extent  to  which  and  the 
manner  in  which  Local  Authorities  in  Scotland 
have  allocated and  applied Funds to the purposes 
of  Technical  Education  during  the  year  ending 
the  15th  day  of  May  1903,  under  the  following 
Acts  :—Local  Taxation  (Customs  and  Excise) 
Act,  1890;  Education  and  Local  Taxation 
(Scotland)  Act,  1892;  Technical 
Account 
Schools  (Scotland)  Act,  1887;  Technical  In­
struction  Amendment  (Scotland)  Act,  1892  ; 
and  Public  Libraries  Acts.—(The  Lord  Advo­
cate.) 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  9) BiU. 
[Provisional 
Orders  con­
firmed.] 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Committee on the Local  Government  Provisional 
Orders  (No.   9)  Bill  ;  That  they  had  considered 
the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought to 
be  confirmed  ;  and that  they  had  directed  him 
to  report the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Orders  (No.   5)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered   Orders 
the  said  Orders  ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to 
5.).BiU­
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him order^con^ 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,   to  the  firmed.], 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Education 

(East  Ham,  &c.)  Bill  Orders 


Committee  on  the  Education  Board  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation 
[Lords]  ;  That  they  had  considered  the  said  Confirmation 
Orders;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to  be &c.) BiU 
confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  to  [Lords.] 
report  the  Bill,  with  an  Amendment,  to  the  [Provisional 
Orders  con-
House. 
firmed.]

(East  Ham, 

Board 
Provisional 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Baker   Baker  Street 
(Extension  of  g ^ *  t e r l o ° 
(Extension  of 

Street  and  Waterloo  Railway 
Time)  Bill,  with  Amendments.  

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Time)  Bill. 

Table  ;  and   be  printed. 

™ n t MT 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  London  ^^y™ 1 

and  North  Western  Railway  Bill 
without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

[Lords.] 
the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
votes.'0  ^ 

m 
[Lords],  RailwayeSte™ 
BiU 

The  Deputv  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Torquay 

[ Lords]  ;  That  they  had  examined  the   [L o r d s .] 

Committee  on" the  Torquay  Corporation  Water 
Bill 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  had  verbally  amended  the  same,  and 
found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and 
had gone through the Bill, and made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered.  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Sheffield and 

Committee  on  the  Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire 
Navigation Bill [Lords];  That they  had examined  Navigation 
the  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill 
Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the  same,  and  found 
the  same,  as amended,  to be  true  ;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  King's   King's  College, 

College,  London,  Bill  [Lords],  without  Amend- j^jw-™'  , 
ment. 

L 

S-J 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Saint   Saint  Philip's 

Philip's  Chapel  (.Regent  Street)  Bill 
without  Amendment. 

[Lords],

stTeet) Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  [Lords.]

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  ten  minutes  before  Six   of  the  

clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


Pier and 
Harbour 
Provisional 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

the 
Committee on  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional 

from 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

M  M  2 

268 

23rd—mil 

June. 

1903.  [No. 77. 


[No.  81.] 

The  Alexandra  Park  and  Palace  Bill  w as  Alexandra 
Park and 
Palace  Bill. 

read  a second  time  :  and  committed. 

Monday,  29th  June,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

The  Bournemouth Corporation  Tramways  Bill   Bournemouth 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com- tramways11 
mitted. 
[Lords.] 

.  Bill 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

P E A Y B E S. 

R .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—-Report 
from one  ofthe  Examiners   of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Bournemouth Gas  and  Water  Bill 

[Lords]. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time. 

Provisional 
Order  Bills 
[Lords]
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,   in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
which  are  applicable  thereto  have  been  complied 
with,  viz.:— 

Gas  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.   1)  Bill 

[Lords].

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Southampton 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Ulster  and 
Connaughfc 
Light 
Railways  Bill. 
[New  Title.] 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Southampton
Harbour  Bill  [Lords]  be  now  read  the  third 
time  ; 

Mr.  Halsey,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted 
the  House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the  Bill, 
gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House  may  do 
therein  as they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time, and 

passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Ulster  and  Connaught  Light  Railways 
Bill  was read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  a 
New  Title,  as followeth  : 

An  Act  to  change  the  Name  of  the  Newry,
Keady,  and  Tynan  Light  Railway  Company;   to 
extend  the  time  for  the  compulsory  purchase   of 
Lands  for,  and  for  the  completion  of,  the  Rail­
ways  authorised  by  the  Newry,  Keady,  and 
Tynan  Light  Railway  Act,  1900,  and  for  other 
purposes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power  Bill   Carmarthen­

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time  ;  and  com­
mitted. 

[Lords.] 

The  Derby  Gas  Bill 

[Lords]  was  read  a  Derby  Gas 

second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Bill 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Hastings  Harbour  District   Hastings 
Railway  Bill  fLords']   be  read  a  second  time  Harbour 
  next  District 
upon  Thursday  the  9th  day  of  July
Railway  Bill 
(Evening  Sitting). 
[Ijords.] 

The  Manchester  Southern  Tramways  Bill  Manchester 

p o m­
[Lords]  was  read  si  second  time;  and  C Om
mitted. 

S o u t b e rn 
  Tramways 

The  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and 
Improvements  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second 
time;  and  committed. 

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders 
(No.  9)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

BiU 

[Lords.] 

[Lords.] 

Rochester 
Corporation 
Tramways  and 
Improvements 
Bill 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  9)  Bill. 

The  North  British  Railway  (General  Powers)   North  British 

Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  ^ ^ g  ^ 
to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 
Powers) 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Order 

the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House  Bill 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

[Lords.]

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Education 
take  into  consideration  the  Education  Board  p ^ ^  ^ 
Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (East  Ham,   orders 
&c.)  Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee.  Confirmation 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  ( E a st? n
' 
&c.)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

„ 
' 
lo-morrow. 

a m

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Pier  and 

take  into  consideration  the  Pier  and  Harbour 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  5)  Bill,  as  amended  in orders 
the  Committee. 

(No.  5)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Local 

take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government   Government 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill,  as provisional 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Orders 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  

s)BiI1­

To-morrow. 

British  Gas

Light

(Norwich)

Bill  [Lords.']

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  British  Gas  Light  Company  (Norwich) 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Bill  Gas  Orders 
[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  (No.^Bm11 
time  ;  and  committed. 

[Lords.] 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

Erith
iramways a,nd t j o n   t] i e  Erith  Tramways  and  Improvement  Bill, 
BOi.rOV

a s  amended  in the  Committee.  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  


Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  —- Return 

Hastings 
Tramways 
(Extensions) 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Hastings  Tramways  (Extensions)  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Tynemouth 
and  District 
Tramwa.ys

Bill  [Lords.]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Tynemouth and  District  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Order,  dated  the  10th  day  of  March  last,  for   -Districts 
Returns  relative  to  Urban  Districts  (Ireland). 

^ - gL 

Ordered,  That  the  said Return  do  lie upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  pursuant  to  Merchant 
the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,  —S e a m e n 's 
Account  o f t he  Receipt  and  Expenditure  under 
the  Seamen's  Fund  Winding-up  Act, 
from  
1st  January  to  31st  December  1902. 

9 ' 

Ordered, 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 
to  an  Urban 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table i  and be printed. 

Trade  Eeporis  Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
(Annual 
enes.) 

jesty's  Command, —  Copies   of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3009   to 
3015. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon the 

Table. 

Savings  Banks  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
several  Acts  of  Parliament,— 
SociJtiesndly  directions 
Account  for the year ended  31st December  1902, 
No.  230.  showing  the  Interest  accrued  in  respect  of  the 
Securities  standing  in  the  Names  of  the  Com­
missioners  for  the  Reduction   of  the  National 
Debt  to  the  credit  of  the  Post  Office  Savings 
Banks  Fund,  the  Interest  paid  and  credited   to 
Depositors  in  pursuance  of  the  Acts  relating - to 
Post  Office  Savings  Banks,  and  the  Expenses 
incurred  in  the  execution  of  those  Acts. 

Account  for  the  year  ended  20th  November 
1902, showing  the  Interest  accrued  in  respect  of 
the  Securities  standing  in  the  Names  of  the 
Commissioners for the  Reduction  of  the  National 
Debt  to  the  credit  of  the  Fund  for  the  Banks 
for  Savings,  and  the  Interest  paid  and  credited 
to  Trustees  of  Savings  Banks. 

Account  for  the  year  ended  20th  November 
1902,  showing  the  Interest  accrued  in  respect 
of  the  Securities  standing  in  the  Names  of  the 
Commissioners for the Reduction   of  the  National 
Debt  to  the  credit  of  the  Fund  for  Friendly 
Societies,  and  the  Interest  paid  and  credited  to 
the  Trustees  of  Friendly  Societies. 

Superannua- 
Copy  of  Treasury  Minute,  dated  22nd  June 
tion Act, 1884. 1Q03,  under  the  Superannuation  Act,  1884, 
declaring  that  Paul  Powell,  Royal  Carriage 
Department,  War  Office, was  appointed  without 
a  Civil  Service  Certificate  through  inadvertence 
on  the  part of  the  Head  of  his  Department. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that  the  Paper  relative  to  Savings 
Banks  and  Friendly  Societies  be  printed. 

Lunacy. 

No. 231. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-
tions  of an  Act  of  Parliament,  was laid  upon  the 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—-Copy  of  the 
Fifty-seventh  Report   of  the  Commissioners  in 
Lunacy  to  the  Lord  Chancellor. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before  this House, 
showing  aggregate  Naval  Expenditure 

Naval 
aiTdMetcantile  a 
  seagoing  Force  ;  aggregate  Revenue;  aggre­
o n
Marine
gate  Tonnage  of  Mercantile  Marine;  annual 
(Great 
Britain,  &c.)  Clearances of  Shipping  in  the  Foreign  Trade  ; 
annual  Clearances  of  Shipping  in  the  Coasting 
Trade  ;  annual  Yalue  of 
Imports  by  Sea, 
including  Bullion  and  Specie  ;  and  annual 
Value  of  Exports  by  Sea, including  Bullion  and 
Specie,  of  various  Countries,  exclusive  of  China 
and  South  American  Republics,  but  including 
British  self-governing  Colonies,  for  the  year 
1902  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  373,   of  Session  1902).—(Sir  John  Colomb.) 

Mr.  Bond  reported  the  Pontypridd  Urban 
Pontypridd 
Urban  District  District  Council  Bill  [Lords'],  with  Amend-
Oouncil  Bill 
[Lords.-] 
Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the  Table;  and be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  


ments. 

• 

. 

L 

Message from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That a 
the  Lords.  Message  had  been  brought  from the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Grangemouth Grangemouth 
°a«on 

Water  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Lanarkshire  Lanarkshire 

. 

v . . ,, 

Electricity  and  Refuse  Destruction  Order  Con- E^ctricity 
and  Refuse 
j 
„ 
nrmation  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 
Destruction 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

, 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Forth  Naviga-  Forth 
tion  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without  any   Navigation 
Amendment. 

Confirmation 
Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Caledonian Caledonian 

Railway  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

Confirmation 

BiU. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Edinburgh  Edinburgh 
Corporation  (Markets,  Slaughter  Houses,  &c.)   Corporation 
Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without  any  Amend-  j^ghter 
ment. 

Houses, &c.) 
Order 
Confirmation 
BUI. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Gorleston  and  Gorleston  and 

Southtown Gas  Bill,  without  any  Amendment.  

J 

Southtown 

Gas  BiU. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern-   Local 

ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (Housing   of Government 
the  Working  Classes)  Bill, with an Amendment;  Provisional 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  Orders 
this  House. 

• (?°"srinf.of 
the  Working 
Classes)  Bill.. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  New Hunstan- New 

ton  Improvement  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  Hunstanton 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  ^ I ; 0 , e m e n  t 
House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Belfast  Water 
[Lords.] 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Belfast  Water  Bill   Bill 
[Lords'],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Shepshed 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Shepshed  Urban  Urban  District 
District  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend- j^o?^)1] 
ment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  Gas and  Water 

A ct   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  Orders 
by the  Board  of  Trade under  the  Gas  and Water   sm 
Works  Facilities Act, 1870, relating  to  Aldershot 
Gas  and  Water,  Amersham,  Beaconsfield,  and 
District  Water,  Saint  David's  Water  and  Gas, 
Saint Neot's  Water, and  Wexford  Gas ;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  Kip's  Patents 
Act  for  rendering  valid  certain  Letters  Patent   Bl11 iLords-J 
granted  to  William Phillips  Thompson in  respect 
of  Inventions  communicated  to  him  from  abroad 
by  Frederic  Ellsworth Kip  (1)  for  improvements 
in  Stop-motions  for  Looms,  Warping  Machines, 
and  the  like  ;  and  (2)  for  improvements   in 
electrical  Stop-motions  for  Warps;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An  Birmingham 

Act  to  enable  the City  of Birmingham Tramways  District 
Company, Limited, to construct  additional  Tram- BiiT[z»r,L ] 
ways,  and  for  other  purposes;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n  Bradford 
A ct   to  confer  powers  on  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,   Corporation 
and  Citizens  of  the  City  of  Bradford  w i t h B m  t ^ 'J 
respect  to  Tramways,  Waterworks,  and  Gas 
Supply  ;  to  enable  the  Corporation  and  Urban 
District  Council   of  Shipley  to  exchange  portions 
of  their  respective  Gas  Undertakings;  and  to 
make  further  provision  with  respect   to  Rating 
and  various  matters  of  local  administration  and 
management;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Finance  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Finance  Bill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendment  made   by  the  Local 

without  any  Amendment. 

VO L.   158. 

Lords  to  the  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Pro- ^ 1 c ™ e nt 
visional  p h o n al 

H  m  3 

 


270 	

29 th June, 

1903.  [No. 81, 


visional Orders (Housing of the Working  Classes) 
Bill  be  taken  into  consideration  To-morrow. 

Question, That the words proposed  to be left out 

stand  part of  the  Clause,:—put,  and  negatived. 

Orders 
(Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes)  Bill. 

Kip's  Patents 
Bill [Lords.] 

Kip's  Patents  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first 

time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Birmingham
Tramwa  s Bill  [ 

The  Birmingham  District  Tramways  Bill 

read  the  first  time. 

1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Bradford 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Bradford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills, 

Gas and Water  The  Gas  and  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill 
Confirmation 
Bill [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Bill  260  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills  ;  and 

was  read  the  first  time. 

be  printed. 

Hexham  Gas 
Bill 

Sir  Francis  Evans  reported  from  the  Com-
[Lords.]  mittee  on  the  Hexham  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  -,  That 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  verbally  amended 
the  same,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended, to be 
true ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  No.  4  (Advances   to  trustees). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1.  28,  after  the 
word  "purchase,"   to  insert  the  words  "  by  any 
*	  county  or  district  council,  or."—(Mr.  Tally.)

Question, That,  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 30, 
after the word "  Act,"   to insert the words " for the 
"  purpose  of  providing  allotments  of  land  for 
"  labourers  as defined by the Labourers (Ireland) 
"  Acts,  1883  to  1896,  as  amended  by  this  Act, 
«  or."—(Mr.  O'Shee.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted: 

Amendment  proposed  to the  proposed  Amend­
ment,  to  leave  out  the  words  "  foregoing  provi­
"  sions  of  this  A ct  in  respect  of  advances,"  in 
order  to  insert  the  words  "  prices  which  tenants 
"  on  the  estate  are  willing  to  give  for  their 
"  holdings"—(Mr.  Dillon),—instead 

thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be  left  out  stand part  of  the  proposed  Amend­
ment  :—Amendment  to  the  proposed  Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Proposed  Amendment  amended,  and  agreed 

to. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p. 4,  1.  14, 
after the word  "  thereof," to  insert the  words "  or 
"  in  addition  thereto."—(  Sir  John  Colomb.)  '• 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1.  18, 

at  the  end,  to  insert  the  words— 

"  (4)  Where  the  Estates  Commissioners  pur­
"  chase  an  estate  under  the  provisions  of  this 
"  Act,  or  where  the  landlord  is  selling  his  estate 
"  to  the  tenants or  former  tenants thereof  under 
"  the  Land  Purchase  Acts,  and  there  are  upon 
"  such  estate  tenants  iiI  occupation  of  holdings 
"  from  which  other  tenants  were  evicted  within 
"  twenty-five years before the passing of  this Act, 
"  it shall  be  lawful  for the  said  Estates  Commis­
"  sioners  to arrange  for  the surrender  to them  or 
"  to  the  landlord,  as  the  case  may  be,   of  such 
"  holdings by  the  tenants  in  occupation  thereof, 
"  on  such  terms  as  may  be  agreed  upon, 
"  including  the  transfer of  such tenants to  other 
"  holdings or the payment of  such sums of  money 
"  as  compensation  for  such  surrenders  as  they 
"  may  think  fit,  not  exceeding  in  any  one  case 
"  twice the  amount of  the annual rent payable  by 
"  each  such tenant.  And, upon such surrender as 
"  aforesaid being  made, it  shall be  lawful for  the 
"  said Estates Commissioners to reinstate in their 
"  holdings  the  former tenants thereof, and  there­
"  upon  such  former  tenants  so  reinstated  shall 
"  have  the same rights  under the  Land  Purchase 
"  Acts  as  they  would  have  had  if  they, bad 
"  never  been  evicted  from  such  holdings."--­
(Mr.  William  O'Brien.) 

inserted :—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 5  (Purchase  of  estates by  Land 

Commission). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 36,  after  the 
word  " makes,"  to  insert  the  words  "  or  not  less 
"  than  two-thirds  of  the  tenants  of  an  estate 
"  make."—(Mr.  Mansfield.)
'  Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 
—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 38, 
after  the  third  word  "  the,"  to  insert  the  word 
«  compulsory."—(Mr.  Tally.)

Question,  That  the  word  "  compulsory  "   be 

<  there inserted,—put,  and  negatived; 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 40, 
after  the  word  "  inquiry,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  as to  prices  which  tenants  are prepared  to  pay 
"  for  their  holdings,  and  such  other  matters  as 
"  they  deem  necessary."—(Mr.  Dillon.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 40, 
to  leave out from the word  "  estate  "  to the end of 
the  subsection,  in  orderto insert  the words  "  and 
"  in  estimating the  price shall  have  regard to  the 
"  foregoing  provisions  of  this  Act  in  respect  of 
"  advances"—(Mr. Wyndham),—instead  thereof. 

inserted  : 

And  it  being half  an hour  after  SeVen  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported.  That 
the  Committee  had made  Progress  in  the  Bill-; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  miove.  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  Irish  Land 

into  a  Committee  on  tbe  Irish  Land  Bill.  

Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO. 5  (Purchase  of  estates  by  Land 

Commission), 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,1.18, 

at  the  end,  to  insert  the  words — 

"  (4)  Where  the  Estates  Commissioners  pur­
"  chase  an  estate  under  the  provisions  of  this 
"  Act,  or  where  the  landlord  is  selling  his  estate 
"  to  the  tenants  or  former tenants  thereof  under 
"  the  Land  Purchase  Acts,  and  there  are  upon 
"such 

 
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30th June.—July. 273 


"  such  estate  tenants  in  occupation  of  hold­
"  ings  from  which  other  tenants  were  evicted 
"  within  twenty-five  years  before  the  passing  of 
"  this  Act,  it shall be lawful  for  the said. Estates; 
"  Commissioners  to ai-range  for  the  surrender  to; 
"  them  or  to  the  landlord,  as  the  case  may  be,; 
"  of  such  holdings  by  the  tenants  in  occupation; 
"  thereof,  on such  terms as may  be  agreed  upon,: 
"  including  the  transfer  of  such  tenants  to other 
"  holdings or the payment of  such sums of  money 
"  as  compensation  for  such  surrenders  as  they 
"  may  think  fit,  not  exceeding  in  any  one  case 
"  twice  the  amount  of  the  annual  rent  payable 
"  by  each  such  tenant.  And, • upon  such  sur­
"  render  as  aforesaid  being  made,  it  shall  be 
"  lawful  for  the  said  Estates  Commissioners  to 
"  reinstate  in  their  holdings  the  former  tenants 
"  thereof,  and  thereupon  such  former  tenants 
"  so reinstated  shall  have  the  same rights  under 
"  the  Land  Purchase  Acts  as  they  would  have 
"  had if  they  had  never  been  evicted  from  such 
"  holdings."—(Mr.  William  O'Brien.) 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those words  be 
there  inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withH 
drawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,1.  19, 

to  leave  out  Subsection  (4).—(Mr.  Billon.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the words   to  the  end 
of  1. 22  stand  part of  the  Clause  :—Amendment, 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  4,1.  22, 
after the word " opinion," to insert the words "  that 
"  the  price  which  they  propose  to  offer  for  the 
"  estate is  a reasonable  one and."—-(Mr.  Dillon.) 
Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,  1. 23, 
at the  end, to  insert  the  words "  And  the  Lord 
"  Lieutenant  shall, where it  is necessary  for  the 
"  preservation  of  the  peace,  dispense  with  the 
"  conditions  as  to  voluntary  sale, and  direct  the 
'  provisions  of  the  Lands  Clauses  Act  as  shall 
"  apply  to  the  purchase  of  an  estate  by  the 
Land Commission and the resale  to  the  tenants 
"  where  it  can  be  effected  without  prospect  of 
"  loss."—(Mr.  TallII.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p. 4,  1. 34,. 
to  leave out  the  words  "  an estate,"  in  order  to 
insert  the  words  "any  estate  in  the  province  of 
"  Connaught,  and  counties  of  Donegal,  Clare, 
"  Kerry,  and  Cork"-—(Mr.  Tully),— 
instead 
thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  "  an  estate "  stand 

part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1. 34, 
after  the  word  "  estate,"  to insert  the  words  "  or 
"  part  of  an  estate  situate  in  a  congested  dis­
"  tricts  county  and."—(Mr;  Murphy.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1. 34, 
to  leave  out  from  the  second  word  "  estate "  to 
the  second  word. "  of,"  in  ).  35, in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  whether  situated  in  a  congested 
"  districts  county  or  not,  a substantial  part "— 
(Mr.  Dillon),—-instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  not  less 
"  t h a n s t a nd  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment, 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,  1.  35, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  half,"  in order  to  insert 
the words  "  one-fourth  "—(Mr.  Tully),—instead 
thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  h a l f" 
stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,  by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

. V  O L.  1 5 8. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,  1. 36, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  or of  mountain  or  bog 
"  land."—(Sir  John Colomb.) 

Question  proposed, That  the Words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause  :— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn.  , 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  6  (Sales  in  Court  of  Land 

. 

Judge). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  5,  1.  2,  after 
"  1858,"  to  insert  the  words  "  and  to  which  the 
"  provisions  of  section  forty   of  the  Act  of  1896 
"  apply."—(Mr.  Butcher.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment proposed, in  p.  5,  1. 3, to 
leave  out  the  word "  may,"  in  order  to insert  the 
word  " s h a l l " — ( M r.  Dillon),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  may "  1 
the  Clause:—Amendment,  by 

stand  part  of 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  5,  1. 24, 
to  leave  out  from the  word "  shall"   to  the  first 
word  "  as,"  in  1. 2 5 — ( M r.  Dillon.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause :— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.  7  and  N o.   8,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 9, amended,  and  agreed  to.  ' 
CLAUSE,  NO.  10,  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  N o.  1 1. 
To  report  Progress, and  ask  leave  to  sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  fot  the   Ireland 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  Bill 5 

Grant  Bill. 

v

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Police 

Second  Reading   of  the  Police  (Superannuation)   (Superannua-
B i l[  .

'  tion)  Bill. 

v

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

,  Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from  the  Supply 
Committee  of  Supply  of  the  25th  day  of  this  L2r:HLJuue] 
instant  June  a  Resolution  which  was  read,  as 
followeth: 

Report. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  96,499,  be  Home  Office, 

Class  II. 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending 
on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries 
and  Expenses  of  the  Office  of  His  Majesty's 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Department 
and  Subordinate  Offices. 

The  said Resolution, being read a second  time,  • 

was  agreed  to. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   aUpply 

into  consideration  the  .Resolution  which,  upon   [ 2 2 n f >  April] 
the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was  reported  from  fp^f 1' 
the  Committee  of Supply,  and  which  Resolution  R e S S  j 
was  then  postponed; 

,

m m  4 

Ordered, 

 
 
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1903.  [No. 81. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further  


into  further  consideration  To-morrow. 

consideration  this  day.  


Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets Streets  Bil1­
B i l l; 

Ordered,  Ttiat  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Ways  and 
Means, 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the London  Education  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  W ednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African 
Contribution^  S e c o n  d  Beading  of  the  South African  Loan  and 
BiU,  1 

1  War  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill  ; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Post Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  House,  according  to Order,  resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Post  Office  Sites 
(re-committed)  BilL 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  NO.  1  to  N o.  16,  agreed  to.  

Schedule  agreed  to.  

Preamble  agreed  to.  

Bill  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
same,  without 
to  report  the 
directed  him 
Amendment. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning  ; 

Tuesday,  30th  June,  1903 : 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland'* 
BiU [Lords.] ( Scotland)  Bill  [Lords] ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Electric 
Lighting 
(London) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

of 

Second  Reading  
(London)  Bill  [.Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

•  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bankers 
(Ireland)  Act  Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  Act 
Repeal  BiU.  Repeal  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order   of 

the  day  being  read, 

for 
taking  into  consideration  the  Employment  of 
Children  Bill,  as  amended 
in  the  Standing 
Committee; 

The  Order  of  the  d ay   being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-  improvements 
ments  (Funds)  B i l l;  

(Funds)BiU. 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  Marine  Store  

take  into consideration the Marine  Store  Dealers  ^ i } ®  ^  B.j,  

(Ireland)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee.
  ' 
And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

e an 

1

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  Bristol  Bill 
{Lords]; 

"Lords^ 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis- Commissioners 

T5-11  r  r 
J  -I 
sioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Bill 

[Lords.l

J 

L 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill; 

B m ' 

_ 

.  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 
- g Qj  .  

J  Power)  Bill. 

J 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent Office 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
penses]  ; 
_ 

• 

[ E x-   Extension 

[Expenses.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Innkeepers' 
into  consideration  the  Innkeepers' Liability  Bill,   Liability  Bill, 
as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Church 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  B i l l;  

Discipline  Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 

Second  Reading of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)'  B i l l; 

,  (Repayment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  of  Loans)  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Streams  Bill. 

upon  Monday  next. 

..— I 

•  .The 

 


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»  —* 

Railways 
(Private 
Sidings)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  8th  day  Of May last. That the  Railways 
(Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time  j 

Ordered, That the Debate be  further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  the  7th  day   of  July  next. 

Trade  Marks 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Cotton 
Wares)  Bili.  Second  Reading   of  the  Trade  Marks  (Cotton 

Wares)  Bill j 

, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  7th  day  of  July  next. 

Onion  of 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Act  O860) 
Amendment 
Bill [Lords.] 

Second  Reading  of  the  Union  of  Benefices  A ct 
(1860)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  the  7th  day  of July  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Light 
Locomotives  Second  Reading  of  the  Light  Locomotives 
(Registration) 
Bill. 

, „ 
(.Registration)  Bill; 

.  w - .  i 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  the  13th  day  of  July  next. 

Cruelty  to 
The  Order  ofthe  day being read, for  resuming 
Animals  Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

V 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Town  Tenants 
The  Order   of  the  day  being read, for resuming 
(Ireland)  BUI.  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,'  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered,  That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Town  Councils  The  Town  Councils 
(Scotland) 
Law &c. 

(Scotland)  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
committed  to1  the  Standing  Committee  on  Law, 
and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure. 

Labourers 
Amendment0'8
-gill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland) 

  Reading  of  the  Labourers 

  S e c o nd

Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Local 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Government  Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Government 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

B i lI   . 

/ r e W  ) 

^ 

(

Ordered, That ; the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment  Amendment  Bill; 
Bill.  • 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Parliamentary 
Registration  
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  resuming 
t ' l e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Friday  next. 

Musical 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Copyright  Bill  Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
[Lords!

  ^  ^ 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

VOL.   158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Seperannua- SuPer" 

, 
tion  (Ireland) Bill;  

JX  TPTI 

annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British and 

Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  p^J^®®* 
Protection  Bill; 
'  Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 
this  day. 

then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  eight minutes  after Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Tuesday  morning, adjourned  till 
this  day. 

8 2 . ]' 

Tuesday,  3 0  t  h  June, 

1 9 0 3. 

THE  House  met  at Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

M R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one  of the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 

Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following krdmnft 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   inquired  into 
not  previously  inquired 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  — 

into,  and  which  are  wjt-h) 

complied 

[Lords]

Mid  Yorkshire  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords], 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private BiDs 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following  orders not 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   iuciuire<l 
. 
not  previously 
applicable  thereto,  have  not  been complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

-
.  
inquired  into,  and  which  are  with.) 

P. 

i 

, 

, 

, 

not  complied 

North  Western  Electricity  and  Power-Gas  


Bill 

[Lords].


Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the  


Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders.  


The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Ipswich  Gas 

tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the  Bl11, 
Ipswich Gas Bill;  and the  same were  twice  read, 
and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  King's  College,  London,  Bill  [Lords]  was   King's  College, 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

London,  Bin 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  lLords-~] 

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

The  Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water  Bill  Scunthorpe 
[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, ^ter   D l s t r i ct 
with  Amendments. 

sr Bill 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and- acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Poole  and  District  Electric  Traction  Bill   Poole and 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com- Electric 
mitted. 
Traction 

The  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways  Hove, 

Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  Worthing,  and 
second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Tramways 

N  ST' 

T he  Bill 

[Lords.] 

Bill 

[Lords.] 

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22nd—23rd 

June. 

1903. 

[No. 77. 


Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes)  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take 
into  consideration  the  Amendment  made 
by  the Lords  to  the  Local  Government (Ireland) 
Provisional  Orders  (Housing   of  the  Working 
Classes)  Bill;  and  the  same  was  twice  read,  and 
agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Copy  of  Colonial  Report,  No.  388  (Wei-hai-   Colonial 

Wei,  Annual  Report  for  1902). 

_  ' 

flnnual) 

Ordered,  That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid before  this House,  Condition  of 

a  Return  for  the  United  Kingdom  for  each  of  T r a de  a nd 
the  years  1801,  1811,  1821,  1831,  1841,  1851,  Peop,e­
1861,  1871,  1881,  1891,  1901,  and  1902,  in  the 
following  form  :— 
O 

13.  14.  15. 

Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(East  Ham, 
&c.)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Education  Board  Provisional  Orders 
Confirmation  (East  Ham,&c.)  Bill  [Lords]  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 

with  an  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  an  Amendment; 
to  which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

fier  and  

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.  5)  Bill.  


The  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Local 

Government 

(Ireland) 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   3)  Bill.  


The  Local  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Orders  (No.   3)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order, 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Gas  Orders  

Confirmation 

(No.  1)  Bill  

[Lords.] 

The  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Bill 
[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Inebriates' 
Reformatories 
(Regulations.) 

Woods, 
Forests,  and 
Land 
Revenues. 

No.  232. 

Public  Works 
Loan  Board. 
No.  233. 

Isle of  Man. 
No. 234. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-  Douglas  presented,  pur­
suant to  the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament, 
—Copy  of  Regulations  made,  with  the  approval 
of  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Depart­
ment,  for  the  management  and  discipline  of  the 
Church  Army  (Newdigate  Farm) Home,  Surrey. 
Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  the  Eighty-first  Report  of  the  Commissioners 
of  His  Majesty's  Woods,  Forests,  and  Land 
Revenues,  dated  30th  .June  1903. 

Copy  of  Twenty-eighth  Annual  Report   of 
the  Public  Works'  Loan  Board,  1902-3,  with 
Appendices. 

Account  of  Revenue  and  Expenditure  in 
respect  of  the  Duties  of  the  Customs  of  the 
Isle  of  Man,  and  Accounts  of  the  Accumulated 
Fund,  and of  Passenger Tax  and  Harbour  Dues, 
for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903  ;  together 
with  the  Report of  the Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  thereon. 

Ordered, That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Post Office 
(Money 
Orders.) 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an A ct  of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  the  Postal  Order  (Inland)  Regulations,  1903, 
dated  the  20th  June  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

South Africa. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Papers  relating 
to  the  Inter-Colonial  Council,  South  Africa,
Order  in  Council,  1903. 

e.s 

31. 

35.  36. 

EH 
M  EH 

A  1801 

B  1811  

0 1821  


D  1831  


E  1841  


F  1851  


G  1861  


H  1871  


I  1881 

J  1891 

K  1901  


L  1902  


X 

A  1801 
B 1811 

C  1821 

D  1831 

E  1841 

F  1851 

G  1861 

H  1871 

I  1881 

J  1891 

K  1901 

L  1902 

—(Mr.  Gibson  Bowles.) 

A  Message  was  delivered  by  Thomas  Dacres  Royal  Assent. 

Butler, Esquire, Yeoman Usher  of the Black  Rod: 
Mr. 



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Mr.	  Speaker, 

The  Lords  authorised   by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commission,  for  declaring  His  Royal 
Assent  to  several  Acts  agreed  upon   by  both 
Houses,  desire  the  immediate  attendance  of  this 
Honourable  House  in  the  House  of  Peers,  to 
hear  the  Commission  read. 

Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker,  with  the  House, 
went  up  to  the  House  of  Peers  :—And  being 
returned  ; 

Mr.  Speaker  reported, That  the  House,  at  the 
desire  of  the  Lords  authorised  by  virtue  of 
Hi s  Majesty's  Commission,  had  been  at  the 
House  of  Peers,  where  a  Commission  under  the 
Great^  Seal  was  read,  giving,  declaring,  and 
notifying  the  Royal  Assent   to  the  several  Acts 
therein  mentioned ;  and  that  the  Lords  thereby
authorised  had  declared  the  Royal  Assent   to  the 
said  Acts,  as follow  : 

].  Finance  Act,  1903. 
2. Naval  Forces  Act,  1903. 
3.  Berwickshire  County  Town  Act,  1903. 
4. 	 Coal  Mines  Regulation  Act 

(1887)

Amendment  A c t,  1903. 

5. 	 Land  Drainage  Provisional  Order  Con­

firmation  Act,  1903. 

6.	  Electric  Lighting  Order  Confirmation 

(No.   1)  Act,  1903. 

7.	  Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.   2)  Act,  1903. 

8.	  Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.  3)  Act,  1903. 

9.	  Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.^4)  Act,  1903. 

10.	  Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.   6)  Act,  1903. 

11.	  Lanarkshire  and  Ayrshire  Railway  Order 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

12.	  Dundee  Royal  Lunatic  Asylum  Order 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

13.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­
visional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  1)
Act,  1903. 

14.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­

visional  Order  Confirmation  (No.   2)
Act,  1903. 

15.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­
visional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   4)
Act,  1903. 

16.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­

visional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   6)
Act,  1903. 

17.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­

visional  Orders  Confirmation 
Act,  1903. 

(No.   8) 

18.  Local	  Government  Board's  Provisional 
of 

Orders  Confirmation 
Working  Classes)  Act,  1903. 

(Housing 

19.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Act,  1903. 
20.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Act,  1903. 
21.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   3)  Act,  1903. 
22.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.  4)  Act,  1903. 
23.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   6)  Act,  1903. 
24.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   7)  Act,  1903. 
25.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
O r d e rs   Confirmation  (No.  11) Act,  1903. 
26.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 

Orders  Confirmation  (Gas)  Act,  1903. 

27.	  Saint  Luke's  Church  and  Parish  Quoad 
Sacra,  Edinburgh,  Order  Confirmation 
Act,  1903. 

28.	  Naval  Works  Provisional  Order  Con­

firmation  A c t.  1903.  


V O L.   158.  


29. 	 Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation  


(No.  1)  Act,  1903.  


30. 	 Grangemouth  Water  Order  Confirmation  


Act,  1903.  

31. 	 Lanarkshire 

Electricity 

and  Refuse 
Destruction  Order  Confirmation  Act, 
1903. 


32. 	 Forth  Navigation  Order  Confirmation 


Act,  1903.  


33. 	 Caledonian Railway  Order  Confirmation  


Act,  1903.  


34. 	 Edinburgh  Corporation  (Markets,  Slaugh­

ter  Houses,  8tc.)  Order  Confirmation 
Act,  1903.  


35. 	 North  British  Railway  (General  Powers)


Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903.  


36. 	 Western  Trust,  Limited,  Act,  1903. 
37. 	 Great  Western  Railway  (Pension  Fund)


Act,  1903.  


38. 	 Iveagh  Trust  Act,  1903. 
39. 	 Queensland Investment  and  Land  Mort­

gage  Company's  Act,  1903.  


40. 	 Great  Northern  and  City  Railway  Act,  


1903. 


41. 	 Maidstone  Gas  Act,  1903. 
42. 	 Stoke  Newinyton  Borough  Council  Act,  


1903. 


43. 	 North  Middlesex  Gas  Act,  1903. 
44. 	 Plymouth  and  Stonehouse Gas  Act,  1903. 
45. 	 Faversham  Gas  Act,  1903. 
46. 	 North's  Navigation  Collieries 

(1889), 

Limited,  Act,  1903.  


47. 	 Life  Association  of  Scotland Act,  1903. 
48. 	 Pelican  and  British  Empire  Life  Office  


Act,  1903.  


49. 	 Lima  Railways  Company,  Limited,  Act,  


1903. 


50. 	 Exeter  Railway  Act,  1903.  


51. 

52. 

All  Saints,  Poplar  (Rate  Abolition),  Act,


1903. 

London Hydraulic  Power  Company's  Act,

1903. 

Sutton District  Waterworks  Act,  1903.

53.  Bridgwater  Gas  Act,  1903. 
54. 	 East  Ardsley  Gas  Act,  1903. 
55. 	 Burgess  Hill  and  Saint  John's  Common
56. 	 Gas  Act,  1903. 
57. 	 Scarborough  Gas  Act,  1903. 
58. 	 Sittingbourne  District  Gas  A c t,  1903. 
59. 	 South  Wales Mineral  Railway  Act,  1903. 
60. Cleveland  and  Durham  County  Electric 

Power  Act,  1903.  


61. 	 India  Rubber,  Gutta  Percha,  and  Tele­

graph  Works  Company  (Limited)  Act,  

1903. 


62. Milford  Docks  Act,  1903. 
63. 	 Market  Drayton  Gas  Act,,  1903. 
6 4. 	 Wellington  (Salop)  Gas  Act,  1903. 
6 5. 	 Knott  End  Railway  (Extension   of  Time)


Act,  1903.  


66. 	 Winchester  Water  and  Gas  Act,  1903. 
67. 	 Midland  Railway  Act,  1903. 

Staffordshire	  and  Worcestershire  Canal 

Act,  1903. 

69. 	 Harrow  and  Stanmore Gas  Act,  1903. 
70. 	 Wirral  Railway  Act,  1903. 
71. 	 Rickmansworth  Gas  Act,  1903. 
72. 	 Harrogate  Water  Act,  1903. 
7 3. 	 Gorleston  and  Southtown Gas  Act.  1903. 
74. 	 Belfast  Water  Act,  1903. 
75. 	 Shepshed  Urban  District  Council  Gas 

A c t,  1903.  


76. 	 Gas Light  and Coke Company's Act,  1903. 
77. 	 Commercial  Gas  Act,  1903. 
78. 	 Great  Eastern  Railway  Act,  1903. 

Mr.  Bond  reported  the  South  Lancashire   South 

Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amendments.  

Lancashire 

Ordered,  That  the
Ordered,
Table ;  and be  printed. 

.Report  do  lie  upon  the  BiU^SS?.]
Vide  isuuple­
jaent  to "the  ­

N  X 

Ordered,  Votes. 













 
Aged 
Pensioners 
Bill. 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 
Law,  &c. 

Town 
Councils 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Standing 
Orders. 

Chatham and 
District  Light 
.Railways  Bill 
[Lords.-] 

Maryport 
Harbour  Bil] 
[Lords.] 

Salford 
Corporation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Jewish 
Colonisation 
Association 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Salford 
Corporation 
Bill [Lords.] 

© 0 3. 

[No. 82. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  and  Minutes  of 
Evidence of the Select  Committee on the  Cottage 
Homes  Bill,   of  Session  1899, and the Report and 
Minutes  of  Evidence  of  the  Select  Committee 
on  Aged  Deserving  Poor,   in  the  same  Session, 
be  referred to the Select  Committee  on  the  Aged 
Pensioners  Bill.—(Mr.  Grant  Lawson.) 

Mr.  Hahey  reported  from  the  Committee   of 
Selection;  That  they  had  added  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  justice,  and 
Legal  Procedure the following  Fifteen  Members 
in  respect  of  the  Town  Councils  (Scotland)  Bill: 
— Sir  William Arrol,  Mr.  Asher,  Mr.  Buchanan, 
Mr.  Caldwell,  Mr.  Crombie,  Colonel  Denny,
Mr.  Charles  Douglas,  Mr.  James  M'Killop,
Mr.  Maxwell,  Sir  John  Stir ling-Maxwell,  Mr. 
Nicol,  Mr.  Pirie,  Mr.  Solicitor  General 
for 
Scotland,  Mr.  Cathcart  Wason,  and  Mr.  Wylie. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

in  the 
existing  Tramways  of  that  Company 
Urban  District  of  Gosport  and  Alverstoke  for 
working by  electrical or other  mechanical  power, 
and  for  other  purposes;   to  which  the  Lords 
[desire the  concurrence  of  this  House, 
j  The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An  Manchester 
A ct   to  confer  further  powers  upon  the  Lord 
Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Citizens   of  the  City  of 
Manchester  with  reference  to  Tramways  and 
Streets,  and  otherwise  for  the  better  Local 
Government  and  Improvement  of  the  City  ;  to 
extend  the  City  ;  and  to  make  further  provision 
with  reference  to  the  borrowing  powers  of  the 
Corporation,  and  for  other  purposes;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

1  ^   o r 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  West 
A ct   to  repeal  Section  17  of  the  West  Bromwich  Bromwich 
Corporation  Act,  1900,  and  Section  4  Of  the 
; West Bromwich  Improvement  Amendment  Act, 
11865,  and  to  enact  other  provisions  in  lieu 
thereof,  and  for  other  purposes;   to  which  the 
Lord®  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders  several  Resolutions  ; 
which  were  read,  as follow  : 

1.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Chatham  and 
[Lords],  the 
District  Light  Railways  Bill 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with; 
that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with 
their  Bill. 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Maryport  Harbour 
Bill  [Lords],  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be 
dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  permitted 
that 
to  proceed  with 
Clauses  62  and  63  be  struck  out  of  the  Bill  ; 
that  the  Committee  on  the  Bill  do  report  how 
far  such  Order  has been  complied  with. 

their  Bill,  provided 

3.  That,  in the case of the  Salford  Corporatidn 
Bill  [Lords],  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be 
dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to 
proceed  with  their  Bill. 

4.  That, in the case  of  the  Jewish  Colonisation 
Association  Bill  [Lords],  Petition for  dispensing 
with  Standing  Order  129  in  the  case  of  the 
Petition  of  Israel  Zangwill  against  the  Bill, 
the  said  Standing  Order  ought  not 
to  be 
dispensed  with. 

The  first  three  Resolutions,  being  read  a 

second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table.  •• 

. 

' 

' 

' 

.. 

The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Salford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]
might  be  read ;  and  the  same  being  read; 

Ordered., That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time. 

—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Chatham  and 
District  Light 
Bailways  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  was moved,  That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Chatham  and  District  Light 
Railways  Bill  [Lords],  might   be  read  ;  and  the 
same  being  read  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

—(Mr.  Caldwell:) 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Lochnell 

Estate  Bill  

[Lords.] 

Gosport, 
Fareham,  and 
Cosham 
Tramways 
Bill 
(now  Gosport 
and  Fareham 
Tramways 
Bill.) 

[Lords] 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled.   An 
Act   to vest  the Estate of  Lochnell, in  the  County 
of  Argyll,  in  Trustees  for  certain  purposes,  with 
power  of  sale  and  other  powers;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 

Act  to  authorise  the  Portsmouth  Street  Tram­
ways  Company  to  construct  new  Tramways  in 
the  Urban  Districts  of  Gosjwrt  and  Alverstoke, 
and of  Fareham,  in  the  County  of  Southampton ; 
to  work  such  new  Tramways;  and to' adapt  the 

The  Lochnell  Estate  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  Lochnell 

first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

^ 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways  Bill  Gosport  and. 

[Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 

. : . : .. 

Fareham 
Tramwa  s 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Bill  [Lords.] 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  Manchester  Corporation  Bill  [^Lords] was  Manchester 
Corporation 
J 

read  the  first  time. 
:  Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

[ 

:  The  West  Bromwich  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]   West 
was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  Bill 

Coloration 
[Lords.]

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

:  The  Justices  of  the  Peace  Bill  [_Lords] was  Justices  of  the 
read  the  first  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and   to  be 
printed. 

Bill  261. 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself   I r? s h  Land 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill.

BlU"

• (In  the  Committee.)  . 

;  CLAUSE,  NO.  11  (Provisions  with  respect  to  

improvements). 

i  Amendment  proposed,  in p. 7,1. 20,  at the  end,  

to  add  the  words—  


"  (3)  The  powers  conferred  upon  the  Land 
"  Commission  by  stibsection  one  of  this  section 
"  shall  extend  to  the  repair  and  rebuilding  of 
"  houses and outoffices upon holdings surrendered 
"  to  them  under  the  provisions  of  this  Act,   or 
"  the  Estates  Commissioners  may,  if  they  think 
"  fit,  instead  of  exercising  the  said  powers, 
"  make  an  advance  to  any  such  former  tenant 
"  when  reinstated  in  his holding  for  the  purpose 
"  of  repairing  or  rebuilding  upon  his  holding, 
"  and  for  the  restocking  of  the  same,  of  such 
"  sum  of  money  as  they  may  deem  necessary. 
"  For 
the  purposes   of  this  subsection  the 
"  expression  c former  tenant'  shall,  in  case  said 
"  former  tenant  shall  have  died,  include  his 
i"  heir  or  personal  representative,  or,  if  no 
representative  shall  have  been  raised  to  him,  

"  such  person  as  may  be  nominated,  by  the 
"  Estates  Commissioners  as  his  personal  repre­
"  sentative. 

" ( 4  )  Such  sums  of  money  as may  from  time 
to  time  be  required  for  the  purposes'  of  sub-
i"  section  three  of  this section  shall  be  advanced 
!"  by  the  Land  Commission  on  the  demand  of 
te  the 

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No.82.]  3  Edw.  YXL 

' 

'30  to June.	 

"	  the  Estates  Commissioners  out  of  the  reserve; 
"  fund. 

277 
"Provided  that  when  the  person  in  such 
"  exclusive  occupation  shall  have  been  paying 
" ( 5  )  In  ease  any  landlord  shall  sell  directly,;  "  a higher  proportionate  rent  than  that  paid  by 
6<  under  the  provisions  of  the  Land  Purchase  "  the  owner  of  the  intervening  interest,  to  the 
"  Acts,  to  former  tenants  of  holdings  upon  his  "  owner of  the  estate  such  higher  rent  shall be 
st  estate,  or  shall  reinstate  former  tenants  in;  "  assumed  to  be  the  rent  in  respect  of  which 
"  their  holdings  as  tenants  thereof,  the  powers!  "  an  advance  may'be  made  in  estimating  the 
"  conferred  by  this  section  shall  apply  in  the!  "  price  of  the  estate  under  the  provisions  of 
"  same  manner  as  if  the  estate  were  vested!  "  section  five."—-(Mr.  Butcher) 
"  in  the  Land  Commission."—(Mr.  William: 
I 
O'Brien.) 
Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Amendments  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  12  (Provision  with  respect  to 

sporting  rights,  minerals,  &c,). 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  7,1.  25, 
to  leave  out  Subsection  (2),  in  order  to  insert 
the  words— 

"  The  words  5 mining  rights '  shall  mean  all 
"  rights  of  mining,  and  taking  minerals,  and  of 
"  digging  and  searching  for  minerals,  and  of 
"  opening  quarries,  or  beds  of  stone,  limestone, 
"  sand,  marl,  gravel,  or  clay,  and 
taking 
"  materials  therefrom,  and  of  raising  timber 
"  from  under  the  ground,  and  all  orights  to  and 
"  in  respect  of  mining  rents  and  royalties  ;  and 
"  the  words  ' water  rights '  shall  mean  all  rights 
"  of  or  to  water  power. 

. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  8,1.  30, 
to  leave  out the words "  foregoing  provisions  of," 
in  order  to  insert  the  words  "  Land  Law  Acts 
"  a n d " — ( M r.  Timothy  M.  Healy),  —  instead 
thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause  : — 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  8,  1. 35, 
(5).-—(Mr.  Edward 

to  leave  out  Subsection 
Mitchell.)

Question,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be  left 
out stand part of  the  Clause,—put, and agreed  to. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  14  (Purchase  agreement  and 

vesting  order). 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  9,  1.  19, 
after  the  word  "notices,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  on  all  incumbrancers  and  such  other  persons." 
! 
—(Mr.  Sharpe.)
"  (2)  On  a  sale  under  the  Land  Purchase i 
"  Acts  of  an  estate,  whether  to  the  Land  ; 
"  Commission  or  otherwise,  the  owner  of  the  ; 
es  estate,  or  any  other  person  or  corporation  ! 
entitled to  any  mining  rights  or  water  rights, 
"  shall,  in  the  absence  of  express  agreement  to 
"  the  contrary  by  such  owner,  person,  or  j 
corporation,  be  entitled  to,  and  shall  retain  j 
"	  and  exercise  or  dispose  of  as  he  or  they  shall  • 
  think  fit,  all  such  mining  rights  and  water 
"
"  rights. 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

" ( 3  )  On  any  such  sale  as  aforesaid,  not­
"  withstanding  that  any  mining  rights  and 
"  water  rights  are  retained  by  or  reserved  to 
"  the  owner  of  the  estate,  such  sale  shall  be 
"  deemed  to  be  a  sale of  an  estate  within  the 
"  meaning  of  the  Land  Purchase  Acts,  and 
"  advances  shall  be  made  accordingly. 

"  (4)  The  Land  Commission  may  purchase 
"  from  the  owner  of  an  estate,  or  from  any 
"  person  or  corporation,  at  such  price  as  may 
"  be  agreed  on,  any  mining  rights  or  water 
"  rights,  and  such  sale  shall  be  deemed  to  be  a 
"  sale  within  the  meaning  of  the  Land  Pur­
"  chase  Acts,  and  advances  shall  be  made 
"  accordingly. 

< c(5)  Where  any  mining  rights   or  water 
"  rights  become  vested  in the  Land  Commission 
"  such  rights,  or  any  of  them,  shall  be  disposed 
"  of  by them  in  manner  hereafter to  be  provided 
"  by  Parliament  " —  (Mr.  Butcher),  —  instead 
thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out,  to  the  word  "  Commission,"  in 
1. 26,  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment, 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   13 

(Sub-tenancies  and 

sub­

divided  holdings). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  8,  1. 7,  after  the 
word  "  Board,"  to  insert  the  words  "  or  being 
"  otherwise  sold  under  the  provisions'  of  the 
"  Land  Purchase  Acts,  as  amended  by  this 
"  Act."—(Mr.  Clancy.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  8,  1.  8, 
after  the  word  "  holding,"  to  insert  the  words — 

VO L.   158. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  Irish  Land 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  BilL  

B'"­

(In  the  Committee.) 
CLAUSE,  NO.  15  (Persons  whom  Land  Com­

mission  may  deal  with  as  owners). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  9,  1. 30,  after  the 
word  "  person,"  to  insert  the  words  "  not  being 
"  a  mortgagee  and not  being a tenant  for  life,   or 
"  a person  having  the  powers  of  a tenant for  life 
"  who is  a bankrupt,  or  whose  estate  or  interest 
"  in  the  land has been  assigned  or  parted  with." 
-	  (Mr.  Butcher.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  9,  1. 31, 
after  the  word  "  Act,"  to  insert  the  words  "  is 
"  registered  under  the  Local  Registration   of 
"  Title  (Ireland) Act,  1891,   as amended  by  this 
"  Act,  as  owner  of  an  estate  sufficient  to  con­
"  stitute  him  a  person  having  power  to  sell 
"  under  the  Land  Purchase  Acts,  or."—(Mr. 
Butcher.) 

Question  proposed,  That those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  9,  1. 39, 

at  the  end,  to  insert  the. words— 

'' Provided  that  an  owner  who  has not  for  six 
"  years  immediately  preceding  been  in  receipt 
"  of  any  portion  of  the  rents  or  profits of  the 
"  land  (other  than  the  demesne,  and  whether  or 
" n ot 

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"  not  he  be  under  an  occupation  rent  for  such 
"  demesne)  shall not, without  the  consent  of  his' 
"  incumbrancers,  be  at  liberty  to  sell  any  land 
"  under 
the  Land  Purchase  Acts."—(Mr. 
Sharpe.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

"  sary  for  the  landlord  prior  to  sale  to  dispose 
"  of  the  whole  or  as much  as may  be  necessary 
"  of  the  bog  to  the  Land  Commission  for  the 
"  use of  the  tenants,  at  such  price  as  in  case  of 
"  dispute  may  be  considered  fair  by  a  Land 
"  Commission  inspector."—(Dr.  Thompson.) 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by leave,  withdrawn. 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words be  there 

Clause,  as  amended, agreed  to. 
CLAUSE, NO. 16 (Rents and profits recoverable 

by  Land  Commission). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 10,1.  10, at the end, 

to  insert  the  words— 

" ( 2  )  The  value  of  such  arrears  of  rent, if  not 
"  agreed  upon  between  the  vendor  and  the 
"  Land  Commission,  shall  be 
fixed  by  the 
"  Judicial  Commissioner,  and  shall  be  paid  by 
"  the  Land  Commission  to  the  vendor  over  and 
"  above  the  purchase  money  of  the 
lands. 
''  Payment  of  the  value  of  such  arrears of  rent 
<e  shall  be  made  immediately  on  the  completion 
"  of  the  purchase  agreement  to  the  person  who 
"  would  have  been entitled  to receive  the same." 
—(Mr.  Butcher.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p. 11,1.  35, 
at  the  end,  to 
insert  the  words  "  But  such 
"  regulations  shall  not  interfere  with  the  right 
"  or  practice  of  making  mud  turf  where  the 
"  same  now exists."—(Mr.  Farrell.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 20 (Power  of  Land  Commission 
to  determine  disputes  between  proprietors  of 
holdings). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  12,  1. 3,  after  the 
word  " may,"  to  insert  the  words  "  with  the 
"  consent  of  all  the  proprietors  and  tenants 
"  affected  thereby."—(Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill.) 
Question  proposed,  That  those words  be  there 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  10, Is.  14 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

and  15, to  leave  out  the  words  "  Land  Commis­
"  sion,"  in  order  to  insert  the  words  "  <1 udicial 
"  Commissioner  "  —  (Mr.  Butcher),  —  instead 
thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  "  Land  Commis­
"  sion"  stand  part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and 
agreed  to. 

. 
Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  17  (Restriction  on  fair-rent 

proceedings  in  certain  cases). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  10,  1. 33, to  leave 
out  from  the  word  "  holdings "  to  the  end of  the 
Clause,  in  order  to  add  the  words— 

"  The  Estates  Commissioners  may,  if,  having 
"  regard  to  the  circumstances  of  the  case,  they 
"  think  it  expedient,  order  that,  the  remaining 
"  tenants,  or  any  of  them,  shall  be  deemed  to 
"  have  accepted  the offers made  to  them, and  the 
"  Land  Purchase  Acts  shall  apply  accordingly. 

"  Provided  that  the  Commissioners,  before 
"  making  such order,  shall consider any  objection 
"  thereto,  or  modification  therein,  made  or 
"  suggested  by  such  tenants,  and  may  alter  or 
"  modify the  terms at which  such  tenants,  or any 
"  of  them,  shall be  deemed  to have  purchased  as 
"  may  be  considered  equitable  "—(Mr.  T.  W. 
Russell),—instead  thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
out stand part ofthe Clause,—put, and negatived. 
Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added. 

Amendment  amended,  by  leaving  out  from 
the  word  "  accordingly"   to  the  end  of  the 
Amendment. 

Amendment,  as amended, added  to  the  Clause. 
Another  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  18, amended,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  19  (Regulations  as  to  turbary 

on  holdings). 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  11,  1. 30, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  may,"  in  order  to  insert 
the  word  "  shall"  —  (Mr.  Edward  Mitchell),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  " m a y  " 
the  Clause:—Amendment,  by 

stand  part  of 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  11,  1. 31, 
after the word  "  aforesaid,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  and  on  any  estate  purchased  by  the  Land 
"  Commission  when  the  only  bog  available  is  in 
"  possession  of  the  landlord. 

It  shall  be  neces­

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  12,1.  3, 
after the word "  fit,"  to  insert  the words "  for  the 
"  carrying  out  of  such  purchase."—(Mr.  Ser­
jeant  Hemphill.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  21  (Certain  powers  and  duties 
of  Land  Commission  to  be  exercised  by  Estates 
Commissioners). 

Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  12,  1. 14, 

to  leave  out  the  words  "  one  of."—(Mr.  Dillon.)
Question  proposed,  That  the  words  " o ne   of  " 

stand  part  of  the  Clause  : 

To  report  Progress,  and  ask leave  to sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  Bill  ; 

Grant  Bill. 

1 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Police  (Super-

Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)   annnation) 
Bill  j 

BlU-

" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Supply 

into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon  [22nd  April] 
the  27th  day  of  May  last, was reported  from  the rpostponed 
Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution   Resolution,] 
was  then  postponed  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into  further  consideration  To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The 

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30th 

June.—July. 

279 


Post Office 
Sites Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading   of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Church  


Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  B i l l;  

Discipline 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

upon  Friday  next. 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland) 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision 
(Scotland)  Bill 

[Lords']; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Workmen's 
Second  Reading   of  the  Workmen's  Compensa-  Compensation 
tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill; 

ImendmPnt 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  (Seamen)  Bill, 

To-morrow. 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Electric 
Lighting 
(London) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Bankers 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland)  Act   g e c o n c  ]  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct 
Repeal  BilL 

R e p e al

 B  m 

° 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

And 

to  sit 
the  House  having  continued  
till  after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Wednesday 
morning; 

Wednesday,  ls<  July,  1903  : 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Thursday  next. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day being read, for resuming   Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March 
last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Musical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill   Copyright 
THU  r r . j, 
BUI 
[Lords]  ; 

r j 

&  

a 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-  j ^ ^ i o  n 
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

_  

( ? r X n d ) B i I l. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Streets 
Bill  ; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat   l rish  Meat  

Protection 

Protection  B i l l; 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Metropolitan 
Improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(Funds)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

j  \   i v  n 

/in 

. 

ments  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords. J 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords]  x 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
B in 

[Lords.] 

sioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having continued   to  

sit till  two  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned  

till  this  day.  


[No.  83.]  


Wednesday, 

July,  1903.  


THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

TH  E  House  proceeded  to  take 

Railway  Bill  [Lords]. 

sideration  the  London  and  North  W e s t e rn  North Western 

into  con-   London  and 

# 

# 

J f j / "  1 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read the  third  time. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Strabane  and 
tion  the  Strabane  and  Letterkenny  Railway j^iiwa^BiU 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

y  1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Patent  Office 
Extension 
[Expenses.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  [ E x­
penses]  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

VOL.  158.  . 

The  Bristol  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was   Bristol 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Bill  [Lords,  j 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

read ;  and ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 
Mr. Arthur  Elliot  presented,  by  His  Majesty's   National 
Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Director  to ?jarg®^d N 
the  Board  of  Governors  and  Guardians  of  the 
National  Gallery  of  Ireland,  for  the  year  1902. 
N  N  4 

Mr. 







Post Office 
Savings 
Banks. 

No.  235. 

Treaty  Series 
(No.  9,1903.) 

Naval  Works 
[Consolidated 
Fund.] 

Boards, of 
Guardians 
(Persons  in 
receipt  of 
Belief,") 

280 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,;— 
Account  of  all  Deposits  received and paid  under 
the  authority  of  the  Act  24  Vic.  c.  14,  during 
the  year  ended  31st  December  1902;  and 
Account   of  the  Sums  received  and  paid  by  the 
National  Debt  Commissioners  on  account  of 
the  Fund  for  the  Post  Office  Savings  Bank  per 
Act  24  Vic.  c.  14,  from  1st  January  1902  to 
31st  December  1902,  inclusive. 

Ordered,  That  the said Papers  do  lie  upOn  the 
Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative   to  Post 
Office  Savings  Banks  be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Convention  between 
.and  the  Netherlands, 
the  United  Kingdom 
regulating  the  Allowances  to  Witnesses  in 
Fishery  cases.  Signed  at The Hague,  26th  April 
1902.  Ratifications  exchanged  at  The  Hague,
22nd  May  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will, 

upon  Friday  next,  resolve  itself  into  a  Com­
mittee  to  consider  of  making  further  provision 
for  the  construction  of  Works  in  the  United 
Kingdom  and  elsewhere  for  the  purposes  of  the 
Royal  Navy,  and   of  authorising  the  payment, 
out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  such  Sums  as 
may  be  necessary  for  those  purposes —  (Mr. 
Pretgman)  ; 

Sir  Savile  Crossley,  by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand,  acquainted the  House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed  of  the  subject-matter  of 
this  Motion,  recommends  it to  the  consideration , 
of  the  House". 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday; 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered,  That there be  laid before this  House, 
a  Return, showing,  in  respect  of  each  Union  and : 
Parish  under  a separate  Board  of  Guardians  in 
England  and  Wales,  the  Number  of  Persons  of 
each  sex  in  receipt  from  Boards   of  Guardians 
(a)   of  indoor  Relief  or  ( b)   of  outdoor  Relief  on 
the  1st: day  of  September  1903, who  were  over 
60  years  of  age,  distinguishing  those  who  were 
over  60  and  under  65,  65  and  under  70,  70 and 
under  75,  75  and  under  80,  and  80  years  of  age 
and  upwards;  Lunatics  in  Asylums,  licensed 
Houses,  and  registered  Hospitals,  Vagrants, 
and  Persons  who  were  only  in  receipt  of  Relief 
constructively  by  reason  of  Relief  being  given 
to  Wives  or  Children,  not  being  included  (in 
continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  36,   of 
Session  1891) ;  and  showing  in  regard  to  (a)  the 
Number  of  those  who,  in  the  opinion  of  the 
Medical  Officer  of  the  Workhouse,  could  not 
satisfactorily  take  care  of  themselves,  owing  to 
mental  or  physical  infirmity.—(Mr.  Burt.) 

Maryport 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  was  moved, That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect' of  the  Maryport  Harbour  Bill  [Lords']
might be  read;  and  the  same  being  read  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time. 

Public  Offices

(Dublin)  Bill.

  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  reported  from  the  Select 
  Committee on  the  Public  Offices (Dublin)  B i l l; 
That  they  had  examined  the  allegations  of  the 
Bill,  and  found  the  same  to  be  true,  and  had 
taken  evidence  thereon,  which  they had  directed 
him  to  report  to  the  House;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him  to  report 
the  same, without  Amendment. 

No. 236.

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

-. ,1903. 

[No. 88. 

Ordered,  That the  Minutes  of  the Proceedings  No. 236. 

of  the  Selebt  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  re-committed  to  a 
Committee  of  the  Whole  Hous'e, for  To-mbrrow. 

Sir  Robert  Gunter  reported  from  the   Com-Electric 

mittee  on  the  Electric.  Lighting   ' Provisional  p^yi^^'i -. 
Orders  (No.   5)  B i l l;  That  they  had  considered  orders 
the  Orders  therein  contained ;  that,  the  said  (No.  5)  Bill. 
Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed  ;  and  tliat  they 
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with  firmed.] 
Amendments,  to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the

, 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case  ofthe  Kingston-upoh-ffull  Corporation  Bill', 
they had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the same 
so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions 
of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and 
found  the  same,  as  amended, to  b»  true  ;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Kingston-
upon-Hull 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Vide Supple­
ment tc  the 
Votes. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and Sanitary Committee;  That, in the case 
of  the  Aston  Manor  Improvement  Bill 
[Lords],
they had examined  the allegations ofthe  Bill, and 
found the  same  to  be  true ;  and had gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Beport   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed, 

Police and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Aston  Manor 
Improvement 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Vide  Supple­
ment  tc  the 
Votes. 

Mr.  Heywood  • Johnstone  reported  from ' the Police and 

Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,   in  the 
case  of  the  Nantwich  Urban  District  Council 
Bill  [Lords],  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
of  the  Bill,  and  found  the  same  to  be  true  ; 
and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Sanitary. 
Committee. 
Nantwich 
Urban  Dis­
trict  Council 
Bill [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do 
; 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

lie  upon  the 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Local  Government  Act   Local 

(1888)  Amendment  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  ^ ( m s  f 
To-morrow. 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Municipal  Corporations   Municipal 
(Audit)  Bill   be  read a second time upon Tuesday  ^ud°it)BiUS 
next.

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1 

on  Trade 

Ordered,  That  it  be  an  Instruction  to  the 
(including 

Standing  Committee 
Agriculture  and  Fishing),  Shipping, .and  Manu­
factures,  that  they  have  power   to  consolidate 
the  Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill 
and  the  Licensing Acts  Consolidation  (Scotland) 
Bill  into  one  Bill.—(The  Lord  Advocate.) 

Standing 
Committee  on 
Trade,  &c. 
Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts  Amend­
ment  Bill. 
Licensing 
Acts Con­
solidation 
(Scotland)  .' 
Bill. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself  Irish  Land 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill.  

Bin­

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  No.  21  (Certain  powers  and  duties 
of  Land  Commission   to  be  exercised  by  Estates 
Commissioners). 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  12,  1. 14, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  one  of."—(Mr.  Dillon.) 
Question,  That  the  words  " o ne  o f"  stand 

part of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  12,  Is. 
32  and  33,  to  leave  out  the  words  "shall   be 
"  under 

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281 

"  under the control  of  the Lord  Lieutenant."— 
(Mr.  Butcher.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
the  Clause:— 

to  be  left  out  stand  part  of 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  12,1. 34, 
at  end, to insert  the words  "and  such  regulations 
"  shall  be  deemed  to  be  statutory  rules  within 
"  the  meaning  of  the  Rules  Publication  Act, 
"  1893."—(Mr.  Butcher.)

Question proposed, That those words be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  by leave, withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  12,  Is. 
36  and  37,  to  leave  out  the  words  "  Judicial 
"  Commissioner,"  in  order  to  insert  the  words 
"  said  Commissioners"  —  (Mr.  Cullinan),  — 
instead  thereof. 

Question, That the words proposed  to  be  left 
out  stand  part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and  nega­
tived. 

Question,  That  the  words  "  said  Commis­
"  sioners"  be  there  inserted,—put,  and  nega­
tived. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  12,1,  39, 
after the  word  "  of,"   to  insert  the  words "  land 
"  clerks  of  ten  years'  service  and."—(Colonel 
M'Calmont.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p.  13,1.  2, 
after  the  word  "  Commissioners,"   to  insert  the 
words  "  or by  any  other  vendor."—(Marquess   of 
Hamilton.') 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  13,1.  3, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  and  completed."— 
(Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill.) 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to be  left 
out stand part of  the Clause,—put, and agreed  to. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  13,  1. 3, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "agents,  solicitors,   or 
"  other  persons,"  in  order  to  insert  the  words 
"  land  agent  or  solicitor  nominated  by  the 
"  landlord  and"—(Sir  John  Rolleston),— instead 
thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
out stand part of  the Clause,—put, and agreed  to. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  13,1.  8, 
at  end, to  insert  the  words  "  On  the  sale  of  any 
"  estate  under  the Land Purchase Acts,  whether 
"  to  or  by  the  Land  Commission  or  otherwise, 
"  one-fourth  of  the  percentage  or  fixed  price 
"  allowed  to  an  agent  for  the  negotiation  and 
"  completion  of  the  sale  shall  be  paid  to  the 
"  land  clerk  employed  in  the  office  of  such 
"  estate;  and if  there  be  more  than  one  land 
"  clerk  employed  in  the  office of  the  estate,  the 
"  said  amount  shall  be  distributed  to  the  land 
"  clerks  in proportion  to  their  number of  years' 
"  service  as  land clerks  in Ireland  respectively." 
—(Mr.  Sloan.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  13,1.  9, 
after  the  word  "  Commissioners,"  to  insert  the 
words  "  and  the  President  of  the  Incorporated 
"  Law  Society  of  Ireland  for  the  time  being."— 
(Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  13,1.  10, 
after  the  words  " L o r  d  Lieutenant,"  to  insert 
the  words  "appoint  two  examiners   of  title  in 
"  each province  and."—(Dr.  Thompson.)

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived.  


V O L,  1 6 8.  


Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  13,1.  19, 
at  end,  to  insert  the  words  "  All  such  rules  shall 
"  be  made  by  a majority,  of  whom  the  J udicial 
"  Commissioner  shall  be  one  ;  and  such  rules 
"  shall  be  deemed  to  be  statutory  rules  within 
the  meaning  of  the  Rules  Publication  Act, 

"  1893."—(Mr.  Butcher.) 

Question  proposed, That  those  words   be  there 

inserted :—Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  22  (Distribution  of  purchase 

money). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  14,1.  1, to  leave 

out  Subsection  (3).—(Mr.  Butcher.)

Question,  That  Subsection  (3)  stand  part   of 

the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  14,1.  8, 
after  the  word  "  him,"   to  insert  the  words  "  or 
"  in  respect  of  any  premium  or  any  policy  of 
"  insurance  charged  on  the  lands  sold."—(Sir 
Lewis  M'lver.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—piit, and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  14,1.  22, 
after  the  word  "  thereof,"  to  insert  the  words— 
"  Provided  that  any  person  making  any  claim 
"  against  the  purchase  money,  or  the  income 
"  thereof,  may  apply  to  the  Judicial  Commis­
"  sioner  to  have  the  said  purchase  money  paid 
"  into  the  High  Court   to  be distributed  thereby; 
"  and  the Judicial Commissioner, if  satisfied  that 
"  the  said  claim  is  bona  fide,  and  that  a  dispute 
"  exists  as  to  the  title  to,  or  distribution  of  or 
"  payment  of,  the  said  purchase  money,  or  any 
"  part  thereof,  or  of  the  income  thereof,  shall 
"  make  an  order  for  the  payment   of  the  said 
purchase  money,  or  any  part  thereof  as  to 
"  which  a dispute  exists, and the  income  thereof, 
"  into  the  High  Court,   to  be  distributed  among 
"  and paid  to  the  parties  entitled  thereto  in  the 
"  same  manner  as if  it  were  the  proceeds  of  the 
"  sale of lands ordered to be sold  by the  Chancery 
"  Division of  the  High  Court  under  its  ordinary 
"jurisdiction."—(Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill.)

Question,  That  those  words be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  14,  1. 23, 
after  the  word  "  estate,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  where  the  purchase  money  thereof  is sufficient 
"  to  discharge  all  claims  affecting  same,  and."— 
(Sir  Lewis  M'lver.)

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   23  (Closing  d a y ). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  15,  1. 24,  to  leave 
out  the  words  "  twelve  months,"  in  order  to 
insert  the  words  "  two  years "—(Mr.  Sharpe),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  twelve 
"  months "  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  24,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   25 

(Raising   of  new  two  and 

three-quarters  per  cent,  stock). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  16,  Is.  II  and 

12,  to  leave  out  the  words  " t wo  and  three­
"  quarters,"  in  order  to  insert the word  "three  " 
—(Mr.  Lambert),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left out stand  part of  the  Clause:—Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   26  to  N o.  32,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 33,  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   34  to  N o.  39,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 40  (Payment  to  Land  Commis­

sion  in  respect  of  advances). 

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A n  Amendment  made. 

And   it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  "Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill  j 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 
: 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

Irish Laud 
Bil1* 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a Committee  on the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO. 40,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  41,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  42  (Land  Purchase Aid  Fund). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  22,  1. 9, to  leave 

out  Subsection  (1).—(Mr.  Ashton.)

Question,  That  the words  of Subsection  (1)  as 
far  as the  word  £; twelve,"  in  1.  14,  stand  part  of 
the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

An  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E  ,  No.  4 3  (Allocation  of  fund). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  22,  1. 22, to  leave 
out Subsection (1), in  order  to insert the  words— 
"  (1)   In the  case of every  estate  sold the Land 
"  Commission  shall, by  means  of  advances  made 
"  to  them by  the  National  .Debt  Commissioners 
"  out  of  the  said  fund,  receive  a sum  equal  to  a 
"  percentage  on  the  purchase  money  of  such 
"  estate  according  to  the  scale  set  forth  in  the 
"  First  Schedule  to  this  Act,  and  shall  apply 
"  such  sum  as follows:  namely, they  shall  in  the 
"  first  place  pay  thereout  the  expenses  properly 
incidental  to  the 
"  incurred  by  the  owner 
"  redemption  of 
intervening 
"  interests,  the  investigation  of  titles,  the  dis­
"  tribution  of  the  purchase  money,  and  other 
"  like  matters,  and  shall  pay  and  apply  the 
u  balance  by  way  of  addition  and  accretion  to 
"  the  purchase  m o n e y " — ( M r. 
Butcher),—
instead  thereof. 

superior  and 

Question,  That  the  words  "  For  the  purpose 
"  of  aiding  the  sale  of  estates  under  this  Act  " 
stand part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  22, 
1. 23, to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  Act  "   to  the 
first  word  "  the,"  in  1. 26, in  order  to  insert  the 
words  "preventing  improvident  purchases   by 
"  tenants " — ( M r.  John  Redmond),—instead 
thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  "making  contribu­
"  tions"  stand  part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and 
negatived. 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

•—put, and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  22,1.  29, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  estate "  to  end  of 
1. 30, in	  order  to  insert  the  words  "  agreed  to 
be  sold  within  five  years  after  the  commence­
"  ment of  this  Act  a bonus  of  fifteen  per  centum 
"  of  the  amount  of  the  purchase  money  of  said 
."  estate,  such  bonus  to  be  paid  upon  the  com­
"  pletion  of  the  sale "—(Mr.  John  Redmond),— 
instead  thereof. 

and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

ran 

i  . 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   London 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill, Education 
as amended  in the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the   South African 
Second  Reading  of  the  South  African  Loan  and  L o an  a nd  W ar 
Contribution 
War  Contribution  Bill; 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  B i l l;   Convention 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Pjlice  (Super-

Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)   annuation) 
Bill; 

B uL 

_ 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Supply 

into  consideration  the  Resolution  which,  upon  [22nd April] 
the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was  reported  from  the  [postponed 
Committee  of  Supply,  and  which  Resolution  Resolution.] 
was  then  p o s t p o n e d• 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Resolution  be  taken 

into  further  consideration  To-m.0rrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means;  

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow,  ; 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Statute  Law 

Second  R eading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision   Revision 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords] 

^ [ 3 ,] 

-, 

Ordered.  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 

Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill; 

^ f ^ l i. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 
' 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bankers 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct   i 1 1 ' 6 ^ ^^ 
Repeal  Bill;

e p ea

1 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  -Bill   be  now  read  a 
second time :—And  a  Debate  arising  thereupon; 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  sold" 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Debate  stood 

. stand  part of  the  Clause  : 

adjourned. 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Chair-; 
man  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit 
again  —  (Mr.  Timothy  M. 
and 
-
agreed  to, 

llealy)—put, 

Thursday,  2nd July,  1903  : 
Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  upon 

Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair 3  and  the 
.Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Strejts  Bill. 
B i l l; 

: Ordered, 

 
 
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Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Metropolitan 
Improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(Funds)  Bill. 

ments  (Funds)  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords.] 

.  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
[.Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day* being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
Bill 

[Lords.]  sioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill.  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
[Expenses.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
penses] ; 

[Ex­

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill.  into  consideration  the  Innkeepers'Liability  Bill, 

as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 
consideration  upon  Wednesday  the  15th  day  of 
this  instant  July. 

Church 
Discipline 
Bill. 

, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  .day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Day  Industrial  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Schools 
Second  Reading   of  the  Day  Industrial  Schools 
(Ireland)  Bill.  ( I r e l a n d)

  B  m 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Local 
Government  Second  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Bill.   ( I r d a n d)  B iU   . 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the day  being read, for resuming 
Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Friday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Super- 
( w  S S  m  l  tion  (/retarf)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British  ar.d 
Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  p ^ .  1 ^ ^ 
Protection  Bill;  

Bi]ji 

1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  two  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned  

till  this  day.  


[No.  84.] 
Thursday,  2nd  July,  1 9 0 3 ..  

! 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

T

H  E  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the House   THE Chairman 
ofthe  unavoidable  absence   of  the  Chairman  °L Ways   a M 

Means. 

of  Ways  and  Means. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- New 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the'Lords  to  the  Hunstanton 
New  Hunstanton  Improvement  Bill;  and  the
same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

v

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  British  Gas  Light  Company  (Norwich)   British  Gas 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
with  Amendments. 

(Norwich) 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Bill 

[Lords.] 

the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Erith  Tramways  and  Improvement  Bill   Eritb 

was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  a   Tramways  and 
AT 
New  title,  as iolloweth: 

Improvement 

m*ji 

Bill. 

n  n  

,, 

1 

' 

An  A ct   to  authorise  the  Urban  District  [New  Title.]  


Council  of  Erith,  in  the  County  of  Kent,  to  

construct  and  work  Tramways  ;  to  carry  out 
further 
Street  Improvements;  and  to  make 
provision  in  regard  to  the  supply  of  Electricity  ;  

and 
Improvement,  Health,  Local 
Government,  and  Finance  of  the  District,  and  

for  other  purposes.  


the 

for 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to  


the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence.  


The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded   to  Electric  

take  into  consideration  the  Electric  Lighting   Lighting  

Provisional  Orders  (No.   5)  Bill,  as  amended  in  G ^ O N B L '  

(No. 5) Bill. 

the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  


To-morrow. 


Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  a n  d  Public  

Petitions 


read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Sir  William  Anson  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Merchant 
directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—  Shipping 
Copy  of  Order  in  Council  of  the  25th  June A c t'  18!H' 
1903,  under  the  Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894, 
authorising  the  Corporation  of  Trinity  House 
to  appoint  Sub-Commissioners  for  the  Examina­
tion  of  Pilots  for  certain  Ports   in  the  County 
of  Cumberland. 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council  of  the  25th  June  Foreign 

1903,  under 
1890,  entitled  the  Swaziland  Order  in  Council,  Aoli>1800' 
1903. 

the  Foreign  Jurisdiction  Act,   Jurisdiction 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

o  o  2 

Mr. 









284 	

1st—2 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  pursuant   to 
Merchant 
Shipping 
the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,— Copy 
(Mercantile 
Marine  Fund)  	 of  Draft  Order  in  Council  altering  the  Scale 
set  out  in  the  Second  Schedule  to  the  Merchant 
Act,  1898.  	
Shipping  (Mercantile  Marine  Fund)  Act,  1898, 
for  the  purpose   of  the  levying   of  Light  Dues 
in  pursuance  of  the  Act. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mint. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,  —  Copy  of  Thirty-third  Annual 
Report   of  the  Deputy  Master  and  Comptroller 
of  the  Mint,  1902. 

1903. 

nd July. 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed, That Item  I.  (Royal  Reserve  of  Merchant 
Cruisers) be  reduced by  £ .  28,000—(Mr.  Gibson 
Bowles)  :—Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
2.  £.°3,206,100  for  Naval  Armaments. 
3.   £ . 69,400  for  Scientific  Services. 
4.   £ .  116,100 for  Educational  Services. 
5.  £.297,500  for  the  Royal  Naval  Reserve, 
the  Royal  Fleet  Reserve  (including  Seamen 
Pensioner  Reserve),  and  the Reserve   of  Retired 
Officers. 

6.  £.409,500 
Effective  Services. 

for 

various  Miscellaneous 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

7.   £ .  306,400  for  the  Admiralty  Office. 

[No. 83. 


Table. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,— 
East  India 
  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
Increase^01"
the  15th  day  of  May  last, for  a  Return  relative 
British 
Soldiers' Pay.) to  East  India  (Liability  for  Increase   in  British 

  R e t u rn  

t o   a n

Preferential 
Trade. 

Soldiers'  Pay). 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  there  be 

laid  before  this 
House,  a Return  showing,  with  regard   to  those 
Countries  where  we  do  not  enjoy  de  jure  or 
de  facto  most-favoured-nation  treatment,  the 
Character  and  Amount   of  the  Advantages 
granted  to  other  Countries  ;  showing  also  the 
Amount  of  British  Trade  with  such  Countries 
for  the  Five  years  preceding  and the  Five  years 
succeeding  the  date  when  the  differentiation 
in  each  case.—(Sir  Edgar 
came  into 
Vincent.) 

force 

Shops  (Early 
Closing)  Bill  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Wednesday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Shops  (Early  Closing) 
fLords']  be  read  a  second  time  upon 

Shops (No. 2)  Ordered,  That  the  Shops  (No.   2)  Bill  be 
BiU- 

read  a  second  time  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Musical 
Copyright 
Bill [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 

[.Lords]  be  read  a second  time  To-morrow. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and 
Sanitary 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  ;  That,  in  the 
Committee. 
case  of  the	  Frinton-on-Sea  Sea  Defences  Bill 
Frinton­
[.Lords], 
they  had  examined  the  allegations 
on-Sea 
Sea  Defences  	 contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
[Lords.]  verbally  amended  the  same,  and  found  the  same, 
Bill 
as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report,  do  lie  upon  the 

Sir  Edward  Strachey  reported 

from  the 
Humber 
Commercial  Committee  on  Group  No.  10 of  Railway  Bills; 
Railwav  and  That  the  parties  promoting  the  Humber  Com-
Dock  Bill. 
[Parties  do  mercial  Railway  and  Dock  Bill  had  stated   to 
not  proceed.]  the  Committee  that  it  was  not  their  intention 

to  proceed  with  the  same. 

Vide  Supple-
ment to  the  Table  ;  and be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered, That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Supply 
[16th allotted  into  the  Committee  of  Supply.  

Day.] 


The House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself  


(In  the  Committee.) 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

1.  Motion  made, and Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not exceeding  £ .  9,571,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Expense   of  the 
Coniract  Work  for  Shipbuilding,  Repairs,  &c., 
which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during 
the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1904: 

Civil  Services  and= Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 

Class  I I. 

8.  £.13,869  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Office  of  His 
Majesty's  Woods,  Forests,  and  Land  Revenues. 
9.   £ .  15,312  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 

Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Charity  Com­
mission  for  England  and  Wales. 

Class  I I I. 

10.  £ .  116,635  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Office  of  the 
Inspectors  of  Reformatories,  and  the  Expenses 
of  the  maintenance  of  Juvenile  Offenders  in 
Reformatory,  Industrial,  and  Day  Industrial 
Schools,  and  under  the  Youthful  Offenders  Act, 
in  Great  Britain. 

11.  £.21,521  to  complete  the  Sum
maintenance  of  Criminal  Lunatics
Broadmoor  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum. 

  for
in

  the 
the 

Class  V I I. 
12.  £.27,000  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  other  Expenses  of  Temporary 
Commissions, Committees, and Special  Inquiries. 
13.  £ .  14,261  to  complete  the  Sum  for  certain 

Miscellaneous  Expenses. 

14.  £.19,359  for  making  good  certain  Sums 
written  off  from the  Assets   of  the  Local  Loans 
Fund. 

15.  £.30,000  for  a  Grant   in  Aid   of  the 
Expenses  of the Royal  Commission for  the  Saint 
Louis  Exhibition,  1904. 

Class  II. 

16.  £ .  9  to complete  the  Sum for  meeting  the 
deficiency  of  Income  from  Fees,  &c.  for  the 
requirements  of  the  Board  of  Trade  under 
the  Bankruptcy  Acts,  1883  and  1890, and  under 
the  Companies  (Winding-up)  Act,  1890. 

17.  £.10,061  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Office  of  the 
Commissioners  in  Lunacy  in  England.
the  Sum 

for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Mint,  including 
the  Expenses  of  Coinage. 

18.   £ .  16  to  complete 

19.   £ .  7,493  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  National  Debt 
Office. 

20.   £ .  14,158  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Public  Record 
Office,  and  of  the  Office  of  Land  Revenue 
Records  and  Inrolments. 

Resolutions  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, 

 
 
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Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com- To-morrow. 
mittee. 

Supply 
[22nd  April] 
Beport. 
[Postponed 
Resolution.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  further .consideration  the  Resolution  which, 
upon  the  27th  day  of  May  last,  was  reported 
from  the  Committee   of  Supply,  and  which 
Resolution  was  then  postponed  ;  and  the  same 
being  again  read,  as followeth : 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.139,395,   be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries 
and  Expenses  of  the  Office of  the  Committee  of 
Privy  Council 
for  Trade  and  Subordinate 
Departments,  including  a  Grant  in  Aid  ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
thereunto,  by  leaving  out  "  £ .  139,395 "  and 
inserting  " £  .  139,295 "—(Sir  Edward  Strachey), 
-—instead  thereof. 

And 

the  Question 

being 

put, 

That 

" £ . 1 3 9 , 3 9 5"  stand  part  of  the  said  Resolu­
tion  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
„  „ 
Tellers  for  the  I  H o n ( ^ 

. 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-\ 

X eas, 

A n s t r u t / l er   . 

1180. 
J 

Tellers  for  the | Sir  Edward  Strachey,  \ 

Noes, 

I Mr.  Channing: 

J 

70. 

So  it was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Ways and 
Means. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into the said  Committee, 

Electric 
Lighting 
(London) 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords'] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Employment 
o£  Children 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment   of  Children 
Bill,  as  amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  further 

consideration  To-morrow. 

Public Offices 
(Dublin)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Dublin) 

Committee  on  the  Public  Offices 
(re-committed)  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Police  (Super­
annuation) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bin  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Congested  Districts 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Metropolitan
fFundI^BmtS
(  un  s)  i

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

  Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
m e n tg   ( F u n d s )  B i l l; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords] 

; 

Bishopric of 

Bristol  BiU  

[.Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com­
missioners  Bill 

[Lords]; 

Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
B i l l; 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
penses]  ; 

[ E x­

Patent Office 
Extension 
[Expenses.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and the  Question  being  Adjournment, 

put,  That  this  House   do  now  adjourn—(Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood) 
:—It  was  resolved  in 
the  Affirmative. 

And  accordingly  the  House,  having  con­

tinued to  sit till ten  minutes  before  Seven  

of  the  clock,  adjourned  till  To-morrow.  


[No.  85.] 

Friday,  3rd July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

' R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from one of  the Examiners of  Petitions  for 

Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  following  orders  not 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders  j , ^ ? ^  0 
not  previously  inquired 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

into,  and  which  are with!) 

Birmingham  District 

Tramways  Bill 

[J^ords]. 


Kip's  Patents  Bill 
Bradford  Corporation  Bill 

[Lords]. 

[Lords]. 

Ordered,  That  the Bills be  read  a  second  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Baker  street 
tion  the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway a nd   Waterloo 
(Extension  of  Time)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  f  ^ S i on   of 
Committee. 

Time)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the third  time. 

•  1 

The  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders   Electric 
(No.   5 )  Bill  was, according  to  Order,  read  the  Lighting 
third  time,  and  passed. 

o X - f  ^ 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  (No.  5)  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Mr. 

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N
£frd July. 

[No. 85, 

Intermediate 
Education 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Wyndham,  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Rule  made   by  the 
Intermediate  Education 
Board  for  Ireland,  determining  the  Number   of 
Centre  Superintendents  to  be  appointed  for  the 
Examinations,  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Africa 

(No.  7,  1903)  

(East  Africa,  

Concessions,) 


Viscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,  in  pursuance  of  the  Address 
of  the  17th  day  of June  last—(Mr.  Malcolm),—
Copy  of  Return  of  Concessions  in  the  East 
Africa  and  Uganda Protectorates. 

; 

Ordered, That  the said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Malta. 


Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,   by  His 

Majesty's  Command*-—Copy  of  further  Corre­
spondence  relating  to  the  Political  Condition 
of  Malta  (in  continuation  of  [C.  715],  1901). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Railways 

(Continuous 

Brakes.) 


Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Return  by  Railway 
Companies  of  the  United  Kingdom  on  the  use 
of  Continuous Brakes,  for  the  six months  ending 
the  31st  December  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Iron  and  

Steel,  1901;  


Ordered, That  there  be laid  before  this  House, 

a  Copy   of  Statistical  Tables  showing  the  pro­
duction  and  consumption  of  Iron  Ore  a.nd  Pig 
Iron,  and  the  production   of  Steel, in  the  United 
Kingdom  and  the  principal  Foreign  Countries, 
in  each  year  from  1890  to  1901,  so  far  as 
the  particulars  can  be  stated,—(Mr.  Gerald 
Balfour.) 

Naval  Worlds  

[Consolidated 

Fund.] 


The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 
into a Committee on Naval Works  [Consolidated 
Fund]. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Resolved,  That  it  is  expedient  to  make  further 
provision  for  the  construction   of  Works  in  the 
United Kingdom  and elsewhere  for  the  purposes 
of  the  Royal  Navy,  and   to  authorise  the  issue 
out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  of  such  Sums, 
not  exceeding   £ . 7,996,000,  as  may  be  required 
for  those  purposes,  and   to  make  provision  for 
raising,  in  the manner  provided  by  Section  Five 
of  the  Naval  Works  Act,  1895,  the  Sums  so' 
issued by  Terminable Annuities  for  a period  not 
exceeding  Thirty  years  from  the  date   of  the 
borrowing.—(Mr.  Pretyman.) 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

<  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded 

to  take  into  further  consideration  the  Employ­
ment of Children Bill, as amended in the  Standing 
Committee. 

The  Proceedings  on  the Amendment proposed, 
upon  the  23rd  day  of  June  last, to  be  made  to 
: the Bill, in p. 1,1.  5, to leave out  the word  "  any  " 
and insert  the  word  "  every "—(Mr.  Tennant),—
instead thereof,  were  resumed. 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  "any  "stand  part   of  the  Bill:—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  an  Amendment  was  made  to  the  Bill. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill: 

1903; 
Another Amendment was  proposed   to be  made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  2, by  leaving  out  Is.  10  to  12,. 
and  inserting  the  words  "  (2)  The  local  autho­
"  rity,  in  making  bye-laws  under  this  section, 
"  shall  have  special  regard  to  the  desirability 
"  of  preventing  the  employment  of  girls  under 
"  sixteen  in  places  or  under  conditions  preju­
"  dicial  to  morality"—(Mr.  Secretary  Akers-
Douglas),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Bill:— 
It  passed  in the  Negative. 

And  the Question  being proposed,  That  those 

words  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill  ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  said  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill,   by 
leaving  out  the  words 
"  ditions  prejudicial  to  morality,"  and  inserting 
the  words  "  streets  or  public  places  "—(Mr. 
Tennant),—instead  thereof. 

places  or  under  con­

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  places  or  under  conditions  prejudicial  to 
"  morality "  stand  part  of  the  said  proposed 
Amendment  to  the  Bill  :—It  passed   in  the 
Negative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  streets  or  public  places "  be  there  inserted  in 
the  said  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill  :—It 
was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That the  words 
"  (2)  The  local  authority,   in  making  bye-laws 
"  under  this  section,  shall  have  special  regard 
"  to  the  desirability  of  preventing  the  employ­
"  ment  of  girls  under  sixteen  in  streets  or 
"  public  places"  —  (Mr.  Secretary  Akers­
Douglas)—be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Sir  Alexander  AclandA

Tellers  for  the  f k 
Yeas, 

it  J 
H o o c l ' 

[Mr.  Anstruther  : 
Tellers  for  the f Sir  John  Gorst, 

Noes, 

\Mr .Tennant: 

1178. 

J 

V 
f 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another  Amendment was  proposed  to  be made 

to  the  Bill,  in  p.  2,  1. 34,  bv  leaving  out  Sub­
section  (7)   of  Clause  3,—(Mr.  Secretary  Alters-
Douglas.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
of  the  subsection  to  the  word  "  shall,"  in  1. 35, 
stand  part  of  the  B i l l : — It  passed   in  the 
Negative. 

Another Amendment was proposed   to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p. 3,  1. 23,  by  inserting,  at  the 
end  of  Subsection  (1),  the  words  "  Provided 
"  that it  is  proved  that  such  person  was  aware 
the  age  of  such  child."—(Sir  Edward 
"  of 
Strachey.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill  :.—The  sqid 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave   of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment was  proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1. 25,  by  leaving  out  from 
the  word  "sixteen  "   to  the  word  " h e ,"   in  1. 27, 
and inserting  the  words  "  causes  or  knowingly 
"  permits  a  child  to  be  so  employed":—-(Mr.' 
Jesse  Collings),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
said  proposed  Amendment  was, 
B i l l : — T he 
with  leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

; 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 

to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1. 34,  by  leaving  out  Sub­
section  (4)   of  Clause  5.—(Mr.  Jesse  Collings.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the. 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out,  to  the  word 
"provided," 

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3 rd July. 

287 


"  provided,"  in  1. 40,  stand  part  of  the  B i l l :— 
The  said  proposed  Amendment,  was,  with  leave 
of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made 
to  the  Bill, in  p.  4,1.  17, by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "place,"  the  words  " n ot  being  a private 
"  dwelling-house."—(Mr.  Jesse  Collings.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words be  there  inserted  ; 
The  House divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Jesse  Callings, 

\Mr.  Powell-Williams: 

1 
I 
Alexander  Acland-"\ 

1 5. 

Yeas, 

Noes 
' 

Tellers  for  t h e !  S l l „ 

, 
H o o d >

I
LMr.  Anstruther 

)252. 

So it passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  4,  1.  26, by  inserting,  at  the 
end  thereof,  the  words  "  Proceedings  may  be 
"  brought  by  or  in  the  name of  any  officer  of 
"  the  corporation  or  county  council,  or  by  an 
"  officer of  the  school  attendance  committee,  or 
"  by  a constable."—(Mr.  Tennant.)

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upcn  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  f or   the  Congested 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill  ; 

the  Congested  Districts 

(No. 2) Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bili   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 
Second  Reading  of the Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  PgJ^J 111 
[Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Ecclesiastical 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis­
sioners  Bill  [Lords]; 

; •  1 

r 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill; 

. 8 : 6.

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave   of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

0 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 
'  Power)  Bill. 
g j j j  . 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made   to  the 

next, resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Bill. 

And   it  being  half  an hour  after  Five   of  the 
further  consideration   of  the  Bill,  as 
in  the  Standing  Committee,  stood 

clock, 
amended 
adjourned. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the . 
further  i 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken 
consideration  upon  Monday  nest. 

into 

Public  Offices 
The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 
(Dublin)  Bill.   [ n t  0  a  Committee  on  the  Public  Offices (Dublin) 

(re-committed)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.   1,  agreed  to. 

:  C L A U S E,  N O.   2 . 

To report Progress, and  ask  leave  to  sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  |  and  Mr. 
Grant  Lawson  reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill;  and  that   he 
was  directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may; 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Police  (Super- 
animation)  
Biu. 

The  Order   of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the 
g e c o n (  j  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
B i n. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Electric 
Lighting 
(London) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the, 
the  Electric  Lighting 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Metropolitan 
Streets Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Streets 
B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Metropolitan 
Improvements   g e c o n d  Beading  of  the  Metropolitan  Imp rove­
(Funds)  Bui.  m e n t  8  (Funds)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

-

V O L.   1 5 8. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, 

for  the   Patent Office 


Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  PEx-   Extension  

penses]; 

[Expenses.] 

. 

Resolved,  That  this House  will,  upon  Monday  


next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Post  office 

Third  Reading  o f t he  Post  Office  Sites  Bill;


Sites  BiU-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licences 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licences  Renewal  and   Renewal  and 
Transfer  Bill. 
Transfer  B i l l;  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Friday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Merchandise 

Second  Reading  of  the  Merchandise  Marks  M a r ks  BiU -
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Criminal 

Second  Reading  of the  Criminal  Aliens  B i l l;


A l i e ns  BiU -

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Friday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Labourers: 

Second  Reading  of 
A ct  Amendment  Bill;  

the  Labourers  (Ireland)  (Ireland)  Act 

'Amendment 

Orderea,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

. _ 

upon  Monday  next. 

,',••• -= . 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming   Parliamentary 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed Voters 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the  g?if; stration 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time; 

\ 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government Government 
(Ireland)  Bill; 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a SecOnd  time  


Upon Tuesday  next.  


0  0  4 

The 

 


 
 


288 

1st—2nd July. 

1903.

  [No.  83.  


Cruelty, to 
Animals  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read,  for resuming 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Bill  to  amend  the  Infant  Life  Protection  Act, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the  1897  :  And  that  Mr.  Spear,  Mr.  Duke,  Mr. 
Schwann, Mr.  Hogg, and Mr. Melville  do prepare, 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
and  bring it  in. 
time; 

Infant  Life 
Protection 
Act  (1897) 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Musical 
Copyright 
BUI 

[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
[Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon the  1 st day of  April last, That  the  Crofters' 
Holdings  (Scotland)  A ct 
Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

(1886)  Amendment 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Town  Tenants 
The  Order  of  the day  being  read,  for resuming 
(Ireland) Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the 
Town  Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Local 
Government  Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  A ct 
Act  (1888) 
Amendment 
BilL 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

(1888)  Amendment  B i l l; 

upon  Tuesday  the  4th  day   of  August  next. 

Day  Industrial  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Schools 
Second  Reading  of  the  Day  Industrial  Schools 
(Ireland)  Bill.  ( / r e W ) B i l l ;°

3

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a. second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor Law 
(Super- 
(Ire?and)Bill.  tion  (Ireland)  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

0 

Poor Law 
(Dissolution  of 
School• 
Districts and 
Adjustments.) 

Poor  Law 
(Dissolution  of 
School 
Districts  and 
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

Bill 262. 

Ordered,  That  leave be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill to  give  power   to  dissolve  School  Districts 
formed  under  the  Acts  relating   to  the  Relief  of 
the  Poor,  and  for  facilitating  adjustments   or 
alterations  of  areas  or  authorities  under  those 
Acts:  And  that  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  and  Mr. 
Long  do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  give  power  to  dissolve  School  Districts 
formed  under  the  Acts  relating   to  the  Relief  of 
the  Poor,  and  for  facilitating  adjustments   or 
alterations  of  areas  or  authorities  under  those 
A c t s:  And  the  same  was read  the  first  time; 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Tuesday  n e x t;  and   to be  printed. 

Mr.  Spear  accordingly  presented  a  Bill   to 
amend  the  Infant  Life  Protection  Act,  1897 : 
And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Thursday 
next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Infant  Life 
Protection 
Act  (1897) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

B i ll  2 6 3. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Local 

Committee  on the Local  Government Provisional  p " ^ ; ™ !  ^ 
Orders  (No.  13)  Bill;  That  they  had  considered orders' 
the  said  Orders;  that the  said  Orders  ought  to  (No.  13)  Bill, 
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him  Q ^ ^ j , ^  1 
to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amendments,   to  the  firmcd.]
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,
Committee,  be  taken  into
Monday  next. 

  as  amended  in  the 
  consideration  upon 

  reported 

The  Deputy  Chairman

from  the  Drainage  and 
Committee  on  the  Drainage  and  Improvement  Improvement 
of  Lands 
of  Lands  (Ireland) Provisional  Order  Bill;  That j (Ireland) 
they  had  considered  the  said  Order;  that  the: Provisional 
said  Order  ought  to  be  confirmed  ;  and  that  Order  BiU. 
they  had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with j 
Amendments,  to  the  House. 

[Provisional 
Order  con-
firmed.]

° 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  London,   London, 

Brighton,  and South Coast  Railway Bill  [Lords'], 
with  Amendments. 

_ 

Railway  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  [Lords.]

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

' 

1 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes, 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the   Cardiff 

the  Preamble  of 

Committee  on  the  Cardiff  Railway  Bill  [ Lords] ; 
That they had examined the allegations  contained 
the  Bill,  and  verbally 
in 
amended  the  same,  and  also  the  Title  of  the  [Title 
Bill,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  amended.] 
true ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

gS™11 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  He  upon  the Vide Supple-
™ent  t o  t hc 
Votes, 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

r 

The  Deputy  Chairman reported from  the Com-   Didcot, 

mittee  on  the  Dideot,  Newbury, and  Southampton fe'!uUry'  ,and 
Railway  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had  examined KaUwayBM 
the  allegations  contained  in  the -Preamble of  the 
Bill, and  amended  the  same, and found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through   yotes­
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

^ f u f  " 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Exeter 

Corporation  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
Committee  on  the  Scottish  American  Mortgage 
Company,  Limited,  Bill  [Lords]-,  That  they 
had examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the 
same,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be 
true;  and had gone through the Bill, and directed 
him to  report  the  same, with  Amendments. 

[Lords.] 

Exeter 
Corporation 
BiU 
Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 
Scottish 
American 
Mortgage 
Company, 
Limited, 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The 

No. 85 ]  3  EDW.  VII.  	

3rd—6th July. 

289 

Port  Talbot 
Railway  and 
Docks  Bill 
[Lords.] 
Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Port 
Talbot  Railway and  Docks Bill  [Lords'],  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Jewish

Colonisation

B m r S]

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Jewish 
  Colonisation  Association  Bill  [Lords'1,  without 
  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do 

lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords have agreed   to the County  Councils 

(Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill,  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Education 

(Borrowing)  Bill,  without any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Contracts 

(India  Office) Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
(Poor  Law)  Bill, 

ment  Provisional  Orders 
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  12)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Nelson  Cor­
poration  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  Houae. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the Ham-pton  Court 

' 

[No.  86.] 

Monday,  6th  July,  1903.  

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   PrivateBiUs 

from one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for  

Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following Srders nft 
Bills, originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders inquired into 
not  previously 
inquired  into,  and  which 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

complied 
" 
are with.) 

[Lords]

West  Bromwich  Corporation  Bill 
Lochnell  Estate  Bill 

[Lords].

[Lords],

Ordered,  That  the  Bills   be  read  a  second 

time. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  
Private  Bills,  That,  in the case  of  the  following 
ffifnft 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   inquired  into 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  not  been  complied with, 
viz.:  — 

[Lords]

Bangor  Corporation  Bill 
Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords],

[Lords].

South  Eastern  and  London,  Chatham, and 

Dover  Railways  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Manchester  Corporation  Bill 

[Lords],

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Fishguard  and 
Rosslare  Railways  and  Harbours  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which, the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Charing  Cross, 
Euston,  and  Hampstead  Railway  Bill,  with 
Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made by this House to the Southampton Harbour 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Scunthorpe  Urban 
[Lords],  without  any 
District  Water  Bill 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  empower  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  Borough  of  Bangor  to  make  a 
for  Bangor  College;   to 
gift  of  a  new  site 
provide  Recreation  Grounds;   to  acquire  the 
Penrhyn  Hall,  and for  other  purposes;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the concurrence   of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
A ct  for  incorporating  and  conferring  powers 
on  the  Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric 
Power  Company  ;   to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table, —  Report  Provisional 
from  one   of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Order  BiUs 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following  (Standing 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on Orders 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders  applicable 
which  are  applicable  thereto  have  been  complied 
with, viz.  :— 

thereto 
complied 
with.) 

[Lords]

GHS  and  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill 

[Lords]. 

Ordered,  That the  Bills  be  read  a second  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Hastings  Tramways  (Extensions)  Bill   Hastings 
[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  Tramways  v
(Extensions) 
Bill 
with  Amendments.	 
[Lords.]

•  11  * 

1 

j 

.	 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered, That the London  and  North  Western   London and 

Railway  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  the  third  time 
m 
To-morrow.	 

J	 

L 

Western, 

Radway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Strabane  and  Letterkenny  Railway  Bill   Strabane  and 
Railway  Bill 

was read  the  third  time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

The  Bangor  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

r e a (  J  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for Private  Bills. 

Shropshire and  The  Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric 
Worcestershire Power  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 
POWCTBM 
[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Ordered,  That  the  Aston  Manor  Improvement   Aston  Manor 
Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee,  be  ^ P ™ ^ ™^ 
taken  into  consideration  To-morrow.  

1 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Gateshead 
tion  the  Gateshead  Corporation  Bill,  as  amended  Corporation 
in  the  Committee.

BiU*

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  twenty-three  minutes  before  Six 
of  the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
be  suspended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  now  read  the 
third  time.— (Mr.  Caldwell.) 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

P  V	 

The 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

County 
Councils 
(Bills  m 
Parliament) 
Bill. 

Education 
(Borrowing) 
BUI. 

Contracts 
(India  Office) 
Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
fPoor  Law) 
Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  12)  Bill. 

Nelson 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Hampton 
Court  Gas 
BUI. 

Fishguard  and 
Eosslare 
Railways  and 
Harbours  Bill. 

Charing  Cross, 
Euston,  and 
Hampstead 
Railway  Bill. 

Southampton 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Scunthorpe 
Urban  District 
Water  BiU 
[Lords.] 

Bangor 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Shropshire  and 
Worcestershire 
Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 	

Bangor 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

 
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6 th July. 

1903. 

[No. 86.  


The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Local 

and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Hexham  Gas 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Hexham  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended 
in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

Kingston-
upon-Hull 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Kingston-upoii-Hull  Corporation  Bill, 
as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the third time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
2>Tantwich
Drban  District tion  the  Nantwich  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
Council  Bill 
[Lords.] 

[Lords],  as amended  in the  Committee. _

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Sheffield and 
Yorkshire

JSTavigation

Bill  [Lords.]

Sheffield 
Corporation 
Bill. 

[New  Title.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire  Naviga­
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Sheffield  Corporation  Bill,  as  amended 
in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
be  suspended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  now  read  the 
third  time.—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and passed,  with  a  New  Title,  as followeth  : 

the 

An  A ct   to  confer  further  powers  on  the  Lord 
Mayor,  Aldermen,  and  Citizens   of  the  City  of 
Sheffield  with  respect  to  their  Water  Under­
taking  and  their  Electrical  Undertaking;   to 
execution  of  various  Street 
authorise 
Wideniugs  and  other  Works  in  the  City  ;  to 
consolidate into one Township  certain  Townships 
in  the  City  ;  to  make  further  and  better  pro­
vision  for  the  Improvement,  Health,  and  Good 
Government  of  the  City, and  for  other  purposes. 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Torquay 
Corporation 
Water  Bill 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Torquay  Corporation  Water  Bill 
[Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Bournemouth
Bm [i»rLa.]eT  w a  s  r e a  d

The  Bournemouth Gas and Water  Bill  [Lords] 
  8econd  time  ;  and  committed. 
a

The  Chatham  and  District  Light  Railways 
Chatham  and 
District  Light  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second  time  :  and 
? z t ^  S B  m  committed.  J 

Maryport 
Harbour 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Maryport  Harbour  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

a  second  time ;  and  committed. 

Mid  Yorkshire  The  Mid  Yorkshire  Tramways  Bill 
BiH^Z^lf ]  w a  s  rea<^  a  second  time;  and  committed. 

[Lords] 

The  Salford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Castleblaney, Keady,  and Armagh  Railway 
(Extension  of  Time)  Bill  was,  according   to 
Order, read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

Salford 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Castleblaney, 
Keady,  and 
Armagh 
Bail way 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 

Drainage  and 
Improvement  take 
of  Lands 
(Ireland) 
Provisional  Order  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 
Order  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to 
the  Drainage  and 
(Ireland)  Provisional 

Improvement  of  Lands 

into  consideration 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

take  into  consideration  the  Local  Government  p"^™^!^ 
Provisional  Orders  (No.  13)  Bill,   as  amended  in orders 
the  Committee. 

(No. 13) Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Local  Government  (Ireland) Provisional   Local 

Orders  (No.   5)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order, 
read  the,third  time,  and passed. 

Provisional 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  Orders 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  

5-) Bil1' 

The  L°cal  Government  (Ireland)  Provisional   Local 

Orders  (No.   7)  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  Government 
read  the  third  time, and  passed. 

Provisional 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  Orders 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  

7)  Bil1, 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Beport. 

Ordered,  That  the  Return  relative   to  East  Bast  India 
India  (Liability  for  Increase   in  British  Soldiers'  ^ ^ s e l n^ 
Pay),  which  was  presented  upon  the  2nd  day   of  British 
this  instant  July,  be  printed.

Soldiers'  Pay.) 
No.  237. 

Sir  William  Anson presepted,by  His  Majesty's 

Command,—- Copy  of  Regulations  for  the  In­
struction  and  Training  of  Pupil  Teachers  and 
Students  in  Training  Colleges. 

Copy  of  Minute  of  the  Board  of  Education, 
dated  6th  July  1903, withdrawing  Article  102 
and  Articles  111  to  129, 
inclusive,  of  the 
Provisional  Code  of  1903. 

Copy  of  Regulations  for  Secondary  Schools, 

from  lst  August  1903   to  3lst  July  1904. 

Copy  of  Regulations  for  Evening  Schools, 
Technical  Institutions,  and  Schools   of  Art  and 
Art  Classes,  from  lst  August  1903   to  31st  July 
1904. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers   do  lie  upon  the 

Board  of 
Education. 

Board  of 
Education. 

Board of 
Education. 

Board  of 
Education. 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant   to  the  Super-

directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—Copy  annuation  Act, 
of  Treasury  Minute,  dated  22nd  June  1903,   1887­
under the  Superannuation  Act,  1887,  granting   to 
Mr.  M.  J.  0 ' Callaghan, late Clerk  of  the  Second 
Division  in  the  Department  of  Public  Works, 
Ireland,  a  Retired  Allowance  under  the  Act. 

Copy  of  Regulation,  dated  lst  July  1903,   Friendly 
made  by  the  Treasury  under  the  Friendly  Societies. 
Societies  A c t,  1896. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers   do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  His  Majesty's  Intermediate 

Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Intermediate  S ^ ® " 0 ? 
Education  Board  for  Ireland,  for  the  year  1902.

r c  n

Ordered,  That the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  pursuant   to  the  Metropolitan 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of  Water ®.tock 
' 
Order  made  by  the  Local  Government  Board  S 
prescribing  Regulations  with  respect  to  the 
creation, 
transfer,  dealing  with,  and 
redemption  of  any  Metropolitan  Water  Stock 
which  the  Metropolitan  Water  Board  create 
under  the  Metropolis  Water  Act,  1902. 

issue, 

Ordered,  That  the  said Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,   by  His  Army. 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Letter 
from 
General  Officer  Commanding  the  Forces   in 
South  Africa,  transmitting  the  Proceedings   of  a 
Board 

 
 
 
 
 
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6th July. 

291 


Board  of  Officers  assembled  to  report  upon 
certain  Supplies of  Meat  and  Vegetable  Rations 
at Pretoria  considered  to  be  unfit for  issue. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  also  presented,— 

Ordered,  That the Medical  A ct  (1886) Amend-   Medical  

ment  (No.   2)  Bill  be  read  a second  time  upon -fct (1886) 

Amendment 
(No.2)Bill. 

„ „ „ ,  . 
Friday  next. 

Army 

t!j  o o f  '  Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  the 
JNo. zsa. 
3 1 gt  d ay   o f  M a r ch   j a 8 t)  f or   R e t u r ns   relative  to 
Army  Expenditure. 

Garrison 
Regiments. 

No. 239. 

Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  30th  day   of  April  last, for  a Return  relative 
to  Royal  Garrison  Regiments. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  that the  said  Returns   be  printed. 

The  Prevention   of  Cruelty  to  Children  Prevention  of 

(Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  c ^  1 ^ 0 
time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  (Amendment) 
To-morrow  ;  and  to  be  printed. 

Bill  [Lords.] 
Bill  264. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow,   Church 
resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline 
Discipline  Bill. 

Bill. 

Iron and Steel,  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  3rd  day  of  this  instant  July, 
1901. 
for  a  Return  relative  to  Iron  and  Steel,  1901. 

No. 240. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Tramways and  Ordered, That  there be  laid  before this  House, 
a  Return  of  Street  and  Road  Tramways  and 
Raflwa 
Light  Railways  authorised   by  A ct   or  Order, 
(Street  and 
showing  the  Amount   of  Capital  authorised, paid 
Road.) 
up,  and  expended  ;  the  Length  of  Line  autho­
rised,  and  the  Length  open  for  the  public 
conveyance  of  Passengers,  down  to  the  30th  day 
of  June  1903 ;  the  Gross  Receipts,  "Working 
Expenditure,  and  Net  Receipts  ;  the  Number   of 
Passengers  conveyed,  and  the  Number  of  Miles 
run  by  Cars,  during  the  year  ended  the  30th 
day of  June  1903 ;  together  with  the  Number 
of  Horses,  Engines,  and  Cars  at  that  date  (in 
continuation  and  extension  of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  307,  of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Gerald 
Balfour.) 

Gov rnment 
f o o n S o 8

Probation  of 
First 
Offenders. 

  a11

Ordered,  That  there be  laid before  this  House, 
  Contracts  made  in  the  United 
a
  R e t u rn   o f
Kingdom  for  Manufactured  Articles   by  the 
several  Government  Departments  in  the  year 
ending  the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  either  with 
Contractors  outside the United  Kingdom  or  with 
Contractors  or  Agents  who  obtain  the  Articles 
from  Abroad  (in  continuation   of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  304,   of  Session  1901).—(Sir  Howard 
Vincent.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-
sented  to  His Majesty, that  He will  be graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return   of  the  Number  of 
Cases  within  the  Metropolitan  Police  District, 
the  West  Riding   of  Yorkshire,  Lancashire, 
Staffordshire,  Warwickshire,  and  Durham, 
in 
which  Persons  convicted   of  First  Offences  have, 
by  reason  of  their  youth  or  the  trivial  nature  of 
the  Offence,  been  released  under  recognizances 
on  probation of  good  conduct  in  the  years  1900, 
1901,  and  1902,  under  the  Probation   of  First 
Offenders  Act,  1887;  and   of  the  Number  of 
Cases  in  which  such  Persons  have  been  called 
upon  to  appear  to  receive  Judgment,  or  are 
known  to  have  been  subsequently  convicted  of  a 
fresh  Offence  (in  continuation   of  Parliamentary 
Paper,  No.  348,   of  Session 1900).—(Sir  Howard 
Vincent.) 

Durham 
(Barnard 
Castle 
Division) 
Writ. 

Ordered,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  issue  his  War­
rant to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown, to  make  out  a 
New Writ  for  the  electing   of  a Member  to  serve 
in  this  present  Parliament  for  the  County   of 
Durham  (Barnard  Castle  Division),  in  the  room 
of  Sir  Joseph  Whitwell  Pease,  Baronet, deceased. 
—(Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone.) 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  t he  L o r d s -
one of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Lanarkshire  Lanarkshire 
Dumbar-

and  Dumbartonshire  Railway  Bill,  without  any  
Amendment. 

Railway  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to the  West  Cumber-  West 

land Electric  Tramways Bill, with Amendments; 
to  which  the Lords desire  the  concurrence   of  this  Tramways 
House. 

Bill. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An  Bishoprics'of 
Act   to  provide  for  the  constitution   of  Bishoprics  Southwarkand 
of  Soutkwark  and  Birmingham,  and  for  matters  Biif^Zorl™ 
incidental  thereto  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  Scottish 

Act   to  confer  powers  on  the  Scottish  Ontario 
and  Manitoba  Land  Company,  Limited,  for  the   Land 
repayment  and  reduction  of  their  Capital,  and  Company  Bill 
for  other  purposes;   to  which  the  Lords  desire  \-Lordg-l 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  Pentillie 

Act  to  enable  Money  to  be  raised  or  secured  ?j-tat| 
upon  the  Pentillie  Estate,  in  the  County  of 1­
Cornwall, devised by the will of Augustus  Coryton, 
Esquire,  deceased  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

  o r 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An  South  Western 

Act   to  empower  the  South  Western  and  Isle 
Wight  Junction  Railway  Company to  construct a  junction 
Railway  and  a Pier;   to  raise  additional  Capital;  Railway 
to  enter  into  working  Agreements  with  the B lU   lLorjds-] 
London  and  South  Western  Railway  Company, 
and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

of 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An  Bury  and 
A ct   to  empower  the  Bury  and  District  Joint  ^toBoard^ 
Water  Board   to  construct  additional  Water­
works ;  to  repeal  and  amend  enactments  relating 
to  the  Water  Undertaking  of  the  Board,  and  for 
other  purposes:  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  L a n  d  Scottish 
Company  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time.  Manitoba 0'* 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the  Land 

Examiners  of  Petitions for  Private  Bills.  

Company 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The Pentillie  Estate  Bill  [Lords]  w;as read the  Pentillie 

first time. 

Estate  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

The  South  Western  and 

Isle 

of  Wight   Southwestern 

Junction  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the first Wight?6 °f 
time. 

'  Junction 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the  Railway  Bill 

Examiners of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.

1   o r

  s  -l 

The  Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board   Bury  and 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the.Bill 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Water^'oarf 
[Lords.] 

Colonial 
Marriages 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Colonial  Marriages  Bill   be 

read  a second  time  upon  Friday  next. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

Mr.  Cripps,  supported   by  Sir  John  Gorst  and  Municipal 
Mr.  Bousfield,  presented  a  Bill   to  amend  the  Corporations-
Municipal  Corporations  Act,  1882  :  And  the 
jjjjj  265, 
same 
p  p  2 





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same  was ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  next:  and  to  be  printed. 

1st—2 nd July. 

1903.  [No.83. 


Irish Land 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

. 

(In  the  Committee.") 

CLAUSE,  NO. 43  (Allocation  of  fund). 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 22,1.  29, 
to  leave out from  the  word  "  estate "  to  end  of 
1. 30,  in  order  to  insert  the  words  "  agreed  to 
"  be  sold  within  five  years  after  the  commence­
"  ment  of  this  Act  a  bonus   of 
fifteen  per 
"  centum  of  the  amount of  the  purchase,  money 
"  of  said  estate,  such  bonus  to  be  paid  upon  the 
"  completion of the sale "—( Mr. John Redmond),
—instead  thereof. 

Question  again  proposed,  That 

the  word 
"  sold "  stand  part of  the Clause  :—Amendment, 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p. 22,1.  42, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  where "   to  the  end 
of  the  line.—(Mr.  Tully.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be  left out stand part  of  the  Clause:—Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 22,1.41, 

to  leave  out  Subsection  (4).—(Mr.  Skarpe.)

Question proposed,  That  the words proposed to 

be  left out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amend­
ment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  N o,  44,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE^  NO. 45  ( As   to stamp  duty).  

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  23,1.11,  at  end,  

to  add  the  words  " No  stamp  duty  or  fee  fund 
"  shall  be  charged  on  any  searches directed  by 
the  Land  Commission! or  Land  Judge  in  the 
Registry  of  Deeds,  Registry  of  Titles,  or 
"  Registry  of  Judgments."—(Mr.  Serjeant 
Hemphill.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p. 23,1.  11, 
at  end,  to  add  the  words  "and  stamp  duty  shall 
be  payable  on  any  conveyance  or  transfer  of 
land  purchased  under  the  Land  Purchase 
"  Acts,  or  Part  II.   of  this  Act,  only  in respect 
"  of  the  amount  or  value  of  the  consideration 
"  for  such  conveyance  Or  transfer,  and  exclu­

give  of  the  redemption  value  of  the  annuity 
payable  to  the  Land  Commission,"—(Mr. 

O'Shee.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added:—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  N O.  4 6,  a g r e ed  t o. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 47  (Public  Trustee). 
Amendment  proposed, in p.  24,1.  38, after  the 
word  "  Commission,"  to  insert  the  words  "  and 
"  the  President 
for  the  time  being   of  the 
"  Incorporated  Law  Society   of  Ireland,  and." 
(Mr.  Serjeant  Hemphill.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be there 

inserted:—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  24,1.  43, 
after  the word "  sale,"  to  insert the  words  "  such 
rules  shall be  made  by  a  majority, of  whom 
"  the  Judicial  Commissioner  shall  be  one."— 
{Sir  John  Colomb.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those words   be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  N O.   4 8  ( A m e n d m e nt   o f   5 1  &   5 2 
Vic.  c.  49,  s.  2,  with  respect  to  limitation  of 
advances  in  certain  cases). 
Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  25,1.  19, 
(2),—(Mr.  Herbert 

to  leave  out  Subsection 
Robertson.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out,  as  far  as  the  word  "  made,"  in 
1. 21,  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment, 
by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No. 49  (Restrictions  on  subdivision 

and  incumbrance  of  holding). 

Amendment  proposed,  in p.  25,  1. 39, to  leave 

out  paragraph (c).—(Colonel  Nolan.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :— 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  26,  1. 2, 
to  leave  out  from the  word  "  may  "  to  the  word 
"  nominate,"  in  1. 8.—(Sir  John  Colomb.) 

Question  proposed, That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :— 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  26,  1. 9, 
in  the 

to 
leave  out  the  words  "interested  
"  holding."—(Mr.  Timothy  M.  Healy.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  26,1.  13, 
to  leave  out  Subsection  (2).—(Mr.  Seymour
Ormsby-  Gore.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause:— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  26,  1. 22, 
after  the  word  "  registered,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  within  one  month."—(Mr.  O'Shee.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  26,  1. 22, 
at  end,  to  insert  the  words  "  (4)   No  writ of  fieri 
"  facias  or  other  process  of  a  court  shall  be 
"  executed  by  seizure  or  sale of  the  estate  or 
"  interest  of  any  proprietor  of  a  holding,  not 
"  exceeding  twenty  pounds  in  rateable  "value, 
"  upon  which  he  actually  resides ;  nor  shall  any 
"  judgment  be  registered  as a mortgage  against 
"  same, nor  shall  any  such  writ  or judgment,  or 
"  judgment  mortgage,  be  registered  as a  burden 
"  affecting  same  under  the  provisions  of  the 
"  Local  Registration   of  Title  (Ireland)  Act, 
"  1891."—(Mr.  Hugh  Law.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those words  be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in p.  26,  1. 25, 
at  end, to  add,  as a  new  subsection,  the  words 
"  (5)  This  section  shall  not  apply   to  any  lands 
"  resold or sold under section three  of  this  Act." 
— ( T he  Marquess   of  Hamilton.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 50, amended, and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 51  (Maps  and information to  be 

furnished to  Land  Commission). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  27,  1. 9,  at  end, 
to  insert,  as a  new  subsection,  the  words  "  (4) 
fee  prescribed   by  the  Lord  Lieutenant 
"  A 
"  shall  be  payable  by  the  Land  Commission  in 
"  each  case to  any official giving  the  information 
"  required by subsections  two  and  three."—(Mr. 
Timothy  M.  Healy.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave, withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  52  (Liability  for  interest   on 
purchase  money  in  case  of  proceedings  before 
Land  Judge). 

Amendment proposed, in  p. 27, Is. 41 and 42, to 
leave out the words " not more than one year's,"  in 
order 

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"  the  landlord  a  sum  not  exceeding  one  year's 
"  purchase."—(Dr.  Thompson.)

No. 86.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

order  to  insert  the  word  "  no "—(Mr.  Dillon),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause:— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   53  ''Amendment   o f  59  &  60 
Vic.  c.  47,  s. 40,  with respect to  report  of  Land 
Commission  and certain  court  lettings). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  28,  1. 4,  to  leave 

out  Subsection  (1).—(Mr.  Dillon.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause:— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  28,  1. 7, 
after the  word  "  reconsideration,"   to  insert  t he 
words  "  on  any  question other  than that of  price." 
—(Mr.  Timothy  i\l.  Healy,) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  5 4,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  55  (Apportionment  of  quit  and 

Crown  rents). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  29,  1. 28, to  leave 
out  the  word  "  may,"   in  order to  insert  the  word 
"  shall " — ( M r.  Butcher),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  m a y" 
stand part of the Clause  :—Amendment, by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment proposed,  in p.  29,  1. 35, 
at  end,  to  add  the  words  "  (81  In  all  cases  in 
"  which  the  Commissioners  of  Woods,  Forests, 
"  and  Land  Revenues  are  parties  to  any  pro­
"  ceedings  in  the  High  Court  or  the  Land 
"  Commission,  the  court  or  judge  shall  have 
"  power  to  award  costs  to  or  against  said 
"  Commissioners." —(Mr.  Butcher.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

added  : 

And  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  House,  according to  Order,  resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  55  (Apportionment  of  quit  and 

Crown rents). 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in p.  29,1.  35, 
at  end,  to  add  the  words  " ( 8  )  In  all  cases  in 
"  which  the  Commissioners  of  Woods,  Forests, 
"  and  Land  Revenues  are  parties   to  any  pro­
"  ceedings  in  the  High  Court   or  the  Land 
"  Commission,  the  court  or  judge  shall  have 
"  power  to  award  costs  to  or  against  said 
"  Commissioners."—(Mr.  Butcher.) 

Question  again  proposed,  That  those  words 

be  there  added :—Amendment,   by  leave,  with­
drawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  56  ( As   to  superior  interest 

where  security  sufficient.) 

Amendment  proposed, in  p.  30,1.  6, at  end, to 
add  the  words  " ( 3)  The  trustees   of  any  estate 
sold  under  this  Act   or  the  Public  Trustee 
"• may,  after liquidation   of  all  liabilities,  on  the 
"  application  of  the  landlord  or  his  representa­
"  tives,  advance  out of  the  purchase  money  to 

V  O L  .  158. 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  57,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  N o.   58  ( A m e n d m e nt   o f  50  & 51  Vic. 

c.  33,  s.  16 (3),  as to  fixing  redemption  price). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  30,  1. 28, to  leave 
out  the  words  "  Land  Commission,"   in  order  to 
insert  the  words  "  Judicial  Commissioner   " — 
(Mr.  Butcher),—instead  thereof. 

Question, That the words " Land  Commission  " 

stand  part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in p.  30,1.  29, 
at end,  to  add  the  words  "  and  in  no  case  shall 
"  the  redemption  price  of  the  superior  interest 
"  to  which  any holding  is subject  (including  the 
"  cost  of  proving  the  title  to  such  superior 
"  interest)  exceed  the  amount  of  the  purchase 
"  money  advanced  in  respect  of  such  holding, 
"  exclusive  of  any  percentage  payable  to  the 
"  vendor  under  section  forty-three  of  this  A c t ." 
—(Mr.  Lonsdale.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   59  to  N o.  63,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  64, amended,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  65  (Advances  to  Congested 

Districts  Board). 

Amendment  proposed,  in p.  32,  1. 22, to  leave 
out  the  word  " seven," in order  to insert the word 
"  two "—(Mr. William O'Brien),—instead  thereof. 
Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  seven" 

stand  part  of  the  Clause  : 

Tuesday,  7 th  July,  1903  : 

And  it  being  Midnight, the  Chairman  left  the 

Chair  to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  the  

Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That  

the  Committee  had made  Progress  in  the  B i l l;  

and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again.  


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

Grant  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Metropolitan  Streets  Bill  was, according   Metropolitan 
to  Order, read  a second  time ;  and  committed  to  Streets  Bill, 
a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   J n 8 t i c es   0fthe 

Second  Reading   of  the  J ustices  of  the  Peace  Peace  Bill 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

{Lord*.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   L o n d on 
into consideration  the  London  Education  Bill,   as  Education 
amended  in the  Committee  ; 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   south  African 
Second  Reading  of  the  South  African  Loan   Loan  and  War 
and  War  Contribution  Bill;  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Contribution 
1  ' 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill   •  Convention 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bil1' 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The 



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Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Statute  Law  Revision 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords']  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 

this  day. 

Bankers 
(Ireland) 
Act  Repeal 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  1st  day  of  this  instant  July,  That  the 
Bankers  (Ireland)  A ct  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report. 

The Order ofthe  day being  read,  for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  J u l y; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Supply, 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Second  Reading   of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

the  Electric  Lighting 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

BiU^Ws.J 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
ments  (Funds)  Bill ;  
# 

_ 

(Funds)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That, the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  (No.  2)  Bill; 

the  Congested  Districts  Districts 

© q f f i i. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill g JM   ®m 
[Lords]; 

''  ^ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ways and 
Means. 

Naval  Works 
[Consolidated 
Fund.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

this  day. 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Pretyman  reported  from  the  Committee 

on  Naval  Works  [Consolidated  Fund]  a  Reso­
lution ;  which  was read,  as folio weth : 

That  it is  expedient  to  make  further provision 
for  the  construction   of  Works  in  the  United 
Kingdom  and  elsewhere  for the  purposes   of  the 
Royal  Navy,  and   to  authorise  the  issue  out  of 
the  Consolidated  Fund   of  such  Sums,  not 
exceeding  .£. 7,996,000,  as  may  be  required  for 
those  purposes,  and  to  make  provision  for 
raising,  in  the  manner  provided  by  Section  Five 
of  the  Naval  Works  Act,  1895,  the  Sums   so 
issued by Terminable  Annuities  for  a period  not 
exceeding  Thirty  years  from  the  date   of  the 
borrowing. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 

Second  Reading   of 
missioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

the  Ecclesiastical  C o m - ^ ™ ^  u e r s  > 

1 

or 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)  ^ c M c a  ^ 
B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee, 

The  said  Resolution,  being  read  a  second 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent office-

If aval  Works 
Bill. 

Bill  2 6 6. 

time,  was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  a Bill  be  brought  in  upon  the 
said  Resolution:  And  that  Mr.  Pretyman,  Mr. 
Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer,  and  Mr,  A rnold-
Forster  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Pretyman  accordingly  presented  a Bill   to 
make  further  provision  for  the  construction   of 
Works  in  the  United  Kingdom  and  elsewhere 
for  the  purposes   of  the  Royal  N a v y:  And  the 
same was read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time  upon  Friday  next;  and   to 
be  printed. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Public Offices 
(Dublin)  Bill. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the  Public  Offices  (Dublin)
(re-committed)  B i l l;  and,  after  some  time  spent 
therein,  Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and 
the  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported, 
That  the  Committee  had  made  Progress   in  the 
Bill;  and  that   he  was  directed  to  move,  That 
the  Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
pensesj;  

-i 

[ E x-   Extension 

[Expenses.] 
J 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Post Office 

Third Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  B i l l;

Sites  B i lL 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading   of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution  ^?l1^tionJo£ 
Rivers  and 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 
Streams  Bill, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Labourers 

Second  Reading   of  the  Labourers 
Acts  Amendment  Bill;  

(Ireland) 

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Friday  next. 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  resuming   Cruelty to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals Bin, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

Police  (Super­
annuation) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Musical 

Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill   Copyright  Bill 
[Lords]; 

Ordered, 

 
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',k-

•Town  Tenants 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of the day being  read, for  resuming 
adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be  further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Pontypridd 
tion  the  Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council  ™an  Mstriet 
Bill  [Lord*],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  South 
tion  the  South  Lancashire  Tramways  Bill  Lancashire 
[Lords],  as amended  in the  Committee. 

BiU™SwL.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London  and 

Day  Industrial  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
;,Schools 
Second  Reading   of  the  Day  Industrial  Schools 
(Ireland)  Bill.   ( I r e l a n d )  B i ll  

. 

Third  Reading  of 
Western  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  ;  

the  London  and  North  saUwaJm?" 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

this  day. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to Aston Manor 

Poor Law 
Super- 
anuuation 
.^Ireland)  BiU.  t i on  (Ireland)  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
. . 

o -n 

,  T 

, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day . 

British  and
Irish  Meat
Protection
3BUL

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
t , 
. 
P r o t e c t i on   13 i l l; 


d -h 

, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  seventeen  minutes  after  Twelve   of 
the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

TPrivate Bills 

[Lords]
(Standing 
••Orders not 
previously 
inquired  into 
•complied 

With.) 


Hampton 
Court  Gag 
iBill. 

[No.  87.] 

Tuesday,  1th July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one of  the Examiners  of Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  following 
Bill, originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric 

Power  Bill  [Lords']-.

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made   by  the  Lords  to  the 
Hampton  Covrt  Gas  B i l l;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Baker  Street

and Waterloo

(Extension  of

The  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway 
  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill  was  read  the  third 
  time,  and  passed. _ 

Time)  Bill.

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

Jewish
Colonisation
Association
BUI  [Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Jewish  Colonisation  Aeso­
ciation  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  the  third  time 
rp 
to-morrow. 

m n m iw

take  into  consideration  the  Aston  Manor  Im­
provement  Bill 
Committee. 

" 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

[Lords],  as  amended  in  the  1 

•or 

Ordered, That,  in  the  case of  the  Castleblaney,  Castleblaney, 

(Extension   of  Keady,  and 

Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway 
Time)  Bill,  Standing  Orders  211,  236,  and  237  g X f  y 
be  suspended,  and  that 
Selection  have  leave  to  appoint  the  Committee  T i m e)  Bill, 
on  the  Bill  to  sit  and  proceed  forthwith.—(Mr. 
Caldwell.) 

the  Committee  of  (Extension  of 

Ordered,  That,  in  the  case  of  the  Kingston-  Kingston-
upon-Hull  Corporation  Bill,  Standing Order  243   upon-Hull 
be  suspended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  now  read  B;5' o ra  10n 
the third  time.—(Mr.  Caldwell.)

The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Drainage  and  Improvement  of  Lands  Drainage  and 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Order  Bill  was, according Improvement 
to  Order,  read  the  third  time, and  passed. 

(Ireland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  Provisional 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence.  

0 r d er  Biil -

The  Local  Government  Provisional  Orders   Local 

(No.  13)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read  the  Government 
Provisional 
%  . 
, 
third  time,  and passed. 
Orders 

,   , .  ' 

° 

, 

' 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  (No.  13)  Bill, 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Gas  and Water 

Second  Reading  of  the  Gas  and  Water  Orders  c^firmation 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords] 
Bill  [Lords.] 

; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next  (Evening  Sifting). 

The  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  Water  Orders 
was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  B u i ^ z ^n 
and  committed. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Publi.e 

Petitions. 

read;  and  ordered to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Eeport. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,   by  Ankyiosto-

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Reports  by  miasis-
Mr.  J.  R.  Muhaney,  His  Majesty's  Consul 
General  at Dusseldorf,  and  Dr.  F.  Ph.  Koenig,
the  British  Vice  Consul,  on  the  Outbreak  of 
in  the  Westphalian  Colliery 
Ankylostomiasis 
District  in  Germany. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Frinton­

on-Sea
•Bm r X o rS

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Frinton- on-Sea  Sea  Defences  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in the  Committee. _ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  the third  time. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  pursuant  to  Gas and 

the  directions  of  an A ct   of  Parliament,—-Copy 
of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade,  in compliance  1870 
with  Section  4  of  the  Gas  and  Water  Works 
Facilities 
p  p  4 

241. 

­
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
296 

6 th July. 

1903.  [No. 86. 


Facilities  Act,  1870,  as  to  dispensing  with  the 
consent  of  the  Borden  Parish  Council  in  the 
case  of  the  Mid  Kent  "Water  Provisional  Order. 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Yiscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma­

Trade  Reports 
& e ! l a n e 0 U S j e s t y ' s  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Series.) 
Consular  Reports, Miscellaneous  Series,  No. 593. 
Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  3016   to  3019. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Trade  Reports 
(Annual 
Series.) 

Carmarthen­

P o w e r B m 1 10
[Lords.]
Vide  Supple, 
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Fife  Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment  to  tne 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Carmar­
thenshire  Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords],  with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Fife 
Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amendments. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  15)  Bill. 
[Provisional 
Order  not 
confirmed.] 

Colonel  Welby  reported  from  the  Committee 
on  the  Local  Government  Provisional  Order 
(No.  15)  B i l l;  That'they  had  considered  the 
Order  therein  contained;  that  the  said  Order 
ought  not  to be  confirmed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

National 

Expenditure. 

No. 242. 

Sir James  Fergusson  reported  from  the  Select 
Committee  on National Expenditure  ;  That they 
had  considered  the  matters  to  them  referred, 
and  directed  him  to  make  a  Report  thereof   to 
the  House,  together  with  the  Minutes   of  any 
Evidence  taken  before  them,  and  an  Appendix. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Trade, 4cc. 

Licensing  Acts 
(Scotland) 
Consolidation 
and  Amend­
ment  Bill 
(iconsolidated 
from  Licensing 
(Scotland) 
Acts  Amend­
ment  Bill  and 
Licensing Acts 
Consolidation 
(Scotland) 
Bill.) 

No.  243. 

No.  243. 

Bill 267. 

Standing 

Committees 

(Chairmen's 

Panel.) 


Law,  &c. 

Sir  James  Fergusson 

reported 
on  Trade 

from  the 
(including 

Standing  Committee 
Agriculture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manu­
the  Licensing  (Scotland) 
factures,  to  whom 
Acts  Amendment  Bill  and  the  Licensing  Acts 
(Scotland)  Bill  were  referred  ; 
Consolidation 
That  they had  amended the Licensing (Scotland) 
Acts  Amendment  Bill,  and,  pursuant   to  the 
Instruction  of  the  House,  had  consolidated  the 
two  Bills  into  one  Bill,   to  consolidate,  with 
Amendments,  the  Laws  relating   to  Licensing 
in  Scotland ;  and  had  agreed  to  report  the  same 
to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the Minutes  of  the  Proceedings 

of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  (in  the 
Standing  Committee), be taken into  consideration 
upon  Thursday  next;  and  be  printed. 

from 

reported 

Sir  James  Fergusson 

the 
Chairmen's  Panel;  That  they  had  appointed 
Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis   to  act  as  Chairman  of 
the  Standing  Committee  for  the  consideration 
of  Bills  relating  to  Law,  and  Courts   of  Justice, 
and  Legal  Procedure,  at  the  conclusion  of  the 
consideration  of  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
Bill  [Lords],  in  the  place of  Mr. Stuart-  Wortley. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

• 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders  several  Resolutions; 
which  were  read,  as follow  : 

l .  That,  in  the  case  of  the  North  Western 
Electricity  and  Power-Gas  Bill  [Lords], 
the 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with; 

Standing 

Orders. 


North Western
answer-
Gas  Bill 
'
[Lords.] 

that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  wit& 
their  Bill. 

2.  That,  in  the  case  of  the  North  Metro-   North 

politan  Electric  Power  Supply  Bill  [Lords],  the   Metropolitan 
Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed  with  ;  powefsupply 
that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed  with  Bill 
their  Bill. 
3.  That, 

the  Taff  Vale  Tafi  Vale 

in  the  case  of 

[Lords.J

Railway  Bill  [Lords],  Petition  for  dispensing   Railway  Bill 
with  Standing  Order  129  in  the  case  of  the  t L o r a s'l 
Petition  of  the  Urban  District  Council  of 
Mountain  Ash  against the Bill, the  said  Standing 
Order  ought  not  to  be  dispensed  with. 

The  first  two  Resolutions, being  read a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

  o m nu  e

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Selection 
they  had  discharged  the £f tan<^?s 

Selection;  That 
following  Members  from  the  Standing  Com­
mittee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and   Trade,  &c. 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures  :—Mr. 
Black,  Colonel  Denny,  Mr.  ' Charles  Douglas,
Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  Sir  Charles  Cayzer,  Mr. 
Round,  Mr.  Eugene  Wason,  Earl   of  Dalkeith, 
and  Mr.  Samuel  Young;  and  had  appointed  in 
substitution:  Mr.  Burt,  Mr.  Dillon,  Colonel 
Long,  Sir  William  Mather,  Mr.  Fellowes,  Mr. 
Lonsdale,  Mr.  Channing,  Mr.  Garfit,  and  Mr. 
O'Malley. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Military  Lands 

Provisional  Orders  Bill,  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

Military  Lands-
Provisional 
Orders  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  

the  Electric 
Lighting  Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  Bill,  with 
an, Amendment,  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

to 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Cheshire  Lines 
Committee  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of this  House. 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the Merthyr  Tydfil
Urban  District  Council Bill, with  Amendments  ; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of 
this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Grindleford, 
Baslow,  and  Bakewell  Railway  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   7)  Bill. 

Cheshire  Lines-
Committee 
Bill. 

Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban. 
District 
Council  Bill. 

Grindleford, 
Baslow,  and 
Bakewell 
Railway  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to the  Highland  and 

Invergarry  and  Fort  Augustus  Railway  Com­
panies  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendment 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Education  Board 
Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (East  Ham, 
&c.)  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  British  Gas  Light 
Company  (Norwich)  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

Highland  and 
Invergarry 
and Fort  < 
Augustus 
Railway  Com» 
panies  Bill. 
Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Orders 
Confirmation. 
(East  Ham, 
&e.)  Bill 
[Lords.] 
British  Gas 
Light 
Company 
(Norwich) 
Bill 

[Lords.} 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendment  made   by  the  Electric 
Lords  to  the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional   Lighting 
Orders  (No.   7)  Bill  be  taken  into  consideration^™ 0™ 1' 
To-morrow. 
(No.  7)  Bill. 

„  The  Bishoprics  of  Southwark and  Birmingham  Bishoprics of 
Bill  [Lords]  was  read the first time;  and ordered  | o u l h w a^ k a n d' 

, J 

, L  

m 
to be  read  a  second  time  1 o-morrow ;  and to  be  Bill  [
printed. 

Birmmanam 
Lords, j
Bill  268, 

,   , . 

.i

. 

j

The 

 
 
 
 
 
No. 87.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

7 th July. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  House, according to  Order, resolved itself 

into a Committee  on the  Irish Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
CLAUSE,  NO.  65  (Advances  to  Congested 

Districts  Board). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  32,  1. 22,  to  leave 
out  the  word  "seven,"  in  order  to  insert  the 
word  " t w o " — ( M r.  William  O'Brien),—instead 
thereof. 

297 
"  ment  of  small  holdings  under  the  powers 
"  conferred  upon  them  by  section  forty-four  of 
"  the  Act   of  1896  and  this  section  in  such 
"  proportions  as  they  may  determine.  And  in 
"  case  the  sum  of  twenty  thousand  pounds  a 
"  year  referred  to  in  section  thirty-five  of  this 
"  Act  is  paid  to  the  Board,  such  sum  shall  be 
"  applied  by  them  to  the  like  purposes  only."— 
(Mr.  O'Malley.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

Question,  That  the word "  seven "  stand  part 

added:—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

of  the  Clause,—put,  and  negatived. 

Question,  That  the  word  "  t w o"   be  there 

inserted,—put,  and  negatived. 

Word  " f i v e"  there  inserted.—(Mr.  Wynd-

ham.) 

Another  Amendment proposed, in  p.  32,  1. 33, 
at  end,  to  add  the  words  "  (4)  The  county 
"  councils  of  the  congested  districts  shall  have 
"  the  power  to  nominate  two  representatives  to 
"  sit  on  the  Congested Districts Board for three 
"  years,  who  shall  possess  the  same  rights  and 
"  privileges  as  the other members of  the  Board." 
—(Dr.  Thompson.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  66,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  67  (Limit  as  to untenanted  land 

vested  in  Board). 

Amendment  proposed, in  p. 33,1.  5,  at  end,  to 
add  the  words  " A l  l  untenanted  lands  which 
"  become  vested  in  the  Board  shall be  offered 
"  by  them  for  sale  within  two  years  after  they 
"  shall  have  become  so  vested  in  parcels  to 
"  tenants  or  proprietors  of  holdings  not  exceed­
"  ing  ten  acres  in  area  and  five  pounds  in 
"  rateable  value  each  on  estates  adjacent  to  or 
"  in  the  neighbourhood  of  the  said  land?, or  in 
"  case  there  shall  be  no  such  tenants  or  pro­
"  prietors,  then  to  any  persons  to  whom  the 
"  Board  may 
land  under  the 
lawfully  sell 
"  provisions  of  the  Congested  Districts  Board 
"  (Ireland)  Acts."— (Dr.  Ambrose.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  68  (Sales  by  Congested  Dis­

tricts  Board  to  certain  tenants). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  33,  1. 10, to  leave 
out  the word  "  ten,"  in  order  to  insert  the  word 
"twenty"—(Mr.  Tully)—  instead  thereof. 
Question  proposed,  That  the  word 

" t e n  " 
stand part of the Clause:—Amendment, by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed, in p.  33,1.  15, 

at  end, to  add  the  words— 

"  (3)  When  the  Congested Districts Board,  in 
"  exercise  of  any  power  vested  in  them  under 
"  section forty-four of  the  A ct   of  1896, or  other­
"  wise,  sell  any  parcels  of  land  to  tenants  of 
"  small  holdings  or  others,  the  cost  of  any 
"  improvements  other  than  the  cost  of  the 
"  building or rebuilding of  houses carried  out  by 
"  the  Board  upon  any  such  parcel  of  land 
"  previous  to  such  sale  shall  not  be  included  in 
"  the  estimate  of  the  price  to  be  paid  for  the 
"  same,  and  shall  not  be  payable  by  the 
"  purchaser  thereof,  nor  shall  any  money  be 
"  payable  by  way  of fine by  any  such  purchaser 
"  to  the  Board upon  such  sale. 

"  (4)  The  Congested  Districts  Board  shall 
"  each  year,  out  of  the  income  provided  for 
"  them  by  the  Congested  Districts  Board 
" 
(Ireland)  Acts,  set  apart  the  sum  of  forty 
"  thousand  pounds  for  the purposes  of  migration 
"  and  settlement, as mentionedin  section thirty­
"  seven  and  section  thirty-nine,  subsection  one 
"  (a\   of  the  A ct   of  1891, and  for  the  enlarge-

V O L.  158. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  33,  1.  15, 

at  end, to  insert the  words— 

"  (3)   No  advance  shall  be  made  under  any  of 
"  the  Land  Purchase  Acts for the  purchase   of  a 
"  holding  situated  within  a  congested  districts 
"  county  in  any  of  the  following  cases  :— 

"  (a)  Where the tenant does not reside  upon 
"  the  holding  or  within  one  mile  thereof; 
"  ( b)  Where  the  holding comprises  pasture 
"  land  more  than  fifty  acres  in  extent, 
"  which,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Congested 
"  Districts  Board, 
is  suitable  lor  the 
"  enlargement  of  existing  holdings, or for 
"  auy of  the purposes  mentioned  in  sub­
"  section  one  (a)  of  section  thirty-nine  of 
"  the  A ct   of  1891." 

—(Mr.  John  O'Donnell.) 

\ 
Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   69  to  N o.  71,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  72 

(Purchase  of 

land  by 

Board). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  34,  1. 11,  at  end, 
to insert  the  words  "  (2)  Where  any  agricultural 
or  pastoral  land  is  for  sale  in  a  congested 
districts  county,  and  the  vendor  is  a  person 
who  may  be  dealt  with  as  the  owner  of  the 
land  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of 
Part   I.  of 
this  A ct   or  otherwise,  the 
Congested  Districts  Board  shall  be  entitled 
to  a  right  of  pre-emption  of  said  land.  No 
person  shall  sell  any  such  land  to  any  person 
or  persons  other  than  the  said  Board,  or  enter 
into  any  agreement 
for  the  sale  thereof 
without  first  serving  within  the  prescribed 
time  and  in  the  prescribed  manner  upon  the 
said  Board  notice  of  his  intention  to  do  so. 
On  receiving  such  notice  the  said  Board  shall, 
in  case  they  determine  to  purchase  the  said 
lands  for  all  or  any  of  the  purposes  of  the 
Congested  Districts  Board  (Ireland)  Acts, 
serve  upon  the  vendor  thereof  within  the 
prescribed  time  and  in  the  prescribed  manner 
a  notice  of  their  intention  to  purchase  the 
same.  The  said  Board  thereupon  shall  be 
entitled  to  purchase  the  said  land  for  such 
sum  as  may  be  agreed  upon,  or, in  the  event 
of  disagreement,  may  be  ascertained  by  the 
Land  Commission  Court  to  be  the  true  value 
thereupon  be 
thereof,  and  the  sale  shall 
completed  in  the  same manner  in  all  respects 
as if  it  were  a purchase  by  agreement  by  the 
said  Board  within  the  provisions  of  section 
seventy-two  of  this  Act.  For  the  purposes 
of  this  subsection,  the  true  value  of  said  land 
shall be  ascertained  by  the  Land  Commission 
in  the  same  manner  as  if  it  were  a  tenancy 
being sold  to  the landlord  under the  provisions 
of  the  Act   of  1881,  subject  to  such  variations 
as the  Land  Commission  may  by  rules  direct. 
If  the  vendor  fails  to  give  the  said  Board  the 
aforesaid  notice  of  his  intention  to  sell  and 
proceed  with  the  sale  of  the  land  to  any  other 
person  or  persons,  the  Land  Commission  may, 
if  they  think  fit,  upon  application  made  to 
them  within  the  prescribed  time  and  in  the 
prescribed  manner  by  the  said  Board,  or  by 
"  the 

Q Q 

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1th—  8th  July. 

1903. 

[NO. 87. 


"  the  county  council  of  the  county  in  which  the 
In 
"  land  is  situate,  declare the  sale to be void. 
"  case  the  said  Board,  having  received 
the 
"  notice  of  the  vendor's  intention  to  sell,  shall 
"  fail  to  serve  the  said  notice  of  their  intention 
" , to  buy,  then  they  shall   be  deemed  to  have 
"  waived  all  right  of  pre-emption  under  this 
"  section,  and  the  vendor  shall  thereupon  be 
"  entitled  to  sell  the  land  as if  this  section  had 
"  not  passed."—(Mr.  Conor  O'Kelly.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  34,  1.  17, 
at  end,  to  add.  the  words  "  (3)   In  any  case  in 
"  which  the  Congested  Districts  Board,  or  the 
"  county  council  having  jurisdiction  in  a  county 
"  comprising  a congested  districts  county,  shall 
"  be  satisfied  that  a  letting  of 
land  for  the 
"  purpose  of  pasture,  or  an  agreement  for  the 
"  agistment  or  temporary  depasturage  of  land 
"  within  said  congested  districts county, has been 
"  made  since  the  passing  of  the  Act   of  1891 
"  with  a  view  to  defeating  the  purposes  of 
"  Part  II.   of  that  Act,  it  shall  be  lawful  for 
"  said  Board  or  said  county  council  to  apply  to 
"  the  Land  Commission  Court  to  have  said 
iS  letting  or  agreement  set  aside,  and  for  this 
purpose  notice  of  such  application  shall  be 
"  served  within  the  prescribed  time  and  in  the 
"  prescribed  manner  upon  the  parties  to  said 
"  letting  or  agreement,  and  the  said  Land 
"  Commission  Court,  after  giving  all  the  fore­
"  going  parties  an  opportunity  of  being  heard, 
"  and  having  considered  all  the  circumstances  of 
"  the  case, may,  if  satisfied  that  said  letting  or 
"  agreement  as  aforesaid  has  been  so  made, 
make  an  order  declaring  same  to  be  void  as 
"  from  the  date of  such  order  upon  such  terms 
as  to  costs  or  otherwise  as to  said  Court  shall 
the  Congested 
thereupon 
seem 
"  Districts  Board  shall  have  all  such  powers   of 
"  purchasing  the  lands  comprised  in  such  order, 
"  freed  anil  discharged  from  said  letting  or 
"  agreement,  as  are  conferred  upon  them  by 
"  the  Congested  Districts Board  (Ireland)  Acts, 
"  as  amended  by  this  Act,  for  the  purchase   of 
"  lands  whether  compulsorily  or  by  agreement." 
—(Mr.  William  O'Brien.) 

just,  and 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   73   t o  N o.  7 5,  a g r e ed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  76  ( As   t o  L a nd  C o m m i s s i o n e r s ). 
Amendment  proposed,  in p.  35,  1.  3, to  leave 

out  Subsection  (1).—(Mr.  Dillon.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  : 

And  it being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that,  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, this  evening, 

a g a in  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

Evening  Sitting. 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  35,  1. 20, 
to  leave  out  Subsection  (4).  —  (Mr.  T.  W. 
Russell.)

Question,  That  the  words  "  The  Honourable 
"  Gerald  Fitzgerald"  stand  part  of  the  Clause, 
—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in p.  35,  1. 20, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  one,"  in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  and  Mr.  Murrough  O'Brien,  two  " 
—(Mr.  Dillon),—instead  thereof. 

Question,  That  the  word  " o n e  "  stand  part  of 

the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 
Other  Amendments  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.   77   t o  N o.  8 1,  a g r e ed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  82  (Extension  of  Acts   to  agri­

cultural  workers). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  37,  1. 15,  to  leave 
out the  words  "  (other  than  a domestic  or  menial 
"  servant)."—(Mr.  Tully.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  : 

Wednesday, 8th  July,  1903: 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left the 

Chair  to  make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the  . 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  ' 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

<   G r a nt  Blli " 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution  
of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  B i l l;  

°f 
Districts and 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time  Adjustments) 

this  day. 

BiU-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill. 

Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Bill  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Justices of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace  
_  _ 
Bill  [Lords] 

, 

o 

- 

p f l ce   B m 

[Lords.  ] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   statute  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision  f^ 1!,10".}-, 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

BilT[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The Order  of  the day  being read, for resuming   Bankers 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  1st  day  of  this  instant  July,  That  the 
Bankers  (Ireland) A ct  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Ordered, That the  Debate  be further adjourned 

(In  the  Committee). 

till  Monday  next. 

CLAUSE,  NO.   76  ( As   to  L a nd  C o m m i s s i o n e r s ). 
Amendment  proposed,  in.  p.  35,1.  3, to  leave 

out  Subsection  (1).—(Mr.  Dillon.)

Question,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be 
left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause,—put;  and 
agreed  to.  . 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  ^ J  1 ^ 1 ^ 
the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The 

No. 87.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

7 th—8th  July.  


Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the patent Office 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  [ E x-   Extension 
penses]  ; 

[Expenses.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee of  Ways  and  Means; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  post office 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill;  

Sites  Bm. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

rDubl°m^iBiU 
1 

T h  e  House,  according  to  Order,  resolved 
1  '  itself  into  a  Committee  on  the  Public  Offices 

(Dublin)  (re-committed)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  NO.  2   to  N o.  10,  agreed  to.  

Preamble  agreed  to.  

Bill to be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
directed  him  to 
report  the  same,  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the third 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Police  (Super- 
annuation) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Electric 
Lighting 
(London) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

Second  Reading   of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords] ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Metropolitan 
( E E S)  Bin! 8  S e c o n (  1  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

ments  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Congested  Districts 
( Scotland) (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bishopric  of 
Brijtol  Bill 
[Lords,] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol
Bill 

[Lords']; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the church 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  

Discipline 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, Blll> 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Hall-marking 

Second  Reading  of  the  Hall-marking of  Foreign  of  Foreign 
(n£s) Bill 
Plate  (No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for resuming Railways 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  (Private 
upon the 8th day  of  May last, That  the  Railways  Sidings)  Bill. 
(Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, 

f o  r 

t h  e  Trade  Marks 

Second  Reading  of  the  Trade  Marks  (Cotton  (Cotton 
Wares)  B i l l; 

Wares)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the union  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Union of  Benefices  Act   Benefices 
(1860)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords}   ; 

Imendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  BiU 

[Lords.] 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Workmen's 
Second  Reading   of  the  Workmen's  Compensa-  Compensation 
tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill; 

l^ndmlnt 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  (Seamen)  BilL 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Municipal 
Second  Reading   of  the  Municipal  C o r p o r a t i o ns  Corporations 
(Audit)  Bill;
(Audit)  Bill. 

V

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading  of 
(Ireland)  Bill  ; 

the  Local  Government  Government 

_ 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

this  day. 

Ecclesiastical 
Bm [L^-dTf  Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com­

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

missioners  Bill  [Lords] ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill.  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

VOL.   158. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  Cruelty  to 
to  Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]  ;  _  _ 

( l a m e n t) 
Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  BiU  [Lords.] 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming   cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered,  That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Friday  next. 

The Order of  the  day  being  read, for  resuming   Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

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The 

 
300 	

'th-8th  July. 

1903.  [No. 8a 


Day  Industrial  The  Day  Industrial  Schools  (Ireland)  Bill 
(Ireland)  Bill  was>  a c c o r d i ng   t o  Order,  read  a  second  time  ; 
and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
House,  for  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Poor  Law 
SuPar- 
Second Reading of the  Poor  Law  Superannuation 
® 
,  T 
annuation. 
(Ireland1!  Bill.	  (Ire tana)  Bill | 

, 

r 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat  	
Protection 	
Bill. 	

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  	
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


this  day. 

Kip's  Patents  Bill  [ Lords]  was  read  a second  Kip's  Patents 
B m  {.Lord>-'] 

time  ;  and  committed.  

The  Jewish  Colonisation  Association  Bill   Jewish 
[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  Colonisation 
Association 
, 
j 
time,  and  passed.
BiU 

° 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Electric 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendment  made Lighting 
  Pro- Pro visional 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Electric  Lighting
visional  Orders  (No.   7)  B i l l;  and  the  same  was  (No.   7)  Bill, 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to.  


Orders 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Gas  Orders 
Confirmation 	
(No.  1)  Bill 
[Lords.~\ 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before this House, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
the  Proposals  contained 
in  the  Provisional 
Orders included  in  the  Gas Orders  Confirmation  the  Select	  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in  Electricity 
(No.   1)  Bill  [Lords].—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report  from   North  Western 

respect  of  the  North  Western  Electricity  and  ^ 
Power-Gas  Bill  [Lords]  might  be  read;  and  

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid before this  House,  the  same  being  read; 

Gas  Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.  2)  Bill  	 a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
the  Proposals  contained 
in  the  Provisional 
[ Lords.  ]  	
Orders  included  in the  Gas  Orders  Confirmation 
(No.   2)  Bill  [Lords].—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma- Customs 

a	

Bill 

[Lords.] 

Gas and "Water  Ordered, That  there  be  laid before this House, 
  C°PJr  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
Confirmation
the  Proposals  contained 
in  the  Provisional 
Orders  included  in  the  Gas  and  Water  Orders  	
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords].—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Translation  of  the Tariff 
proposed  New  General  Customs  Tariff 
Austria-Hungary,  with  comparison,  as  far  as 
possible,  of  the  Rates   of  Customs  Duty  con-
Ordered,  That  there  be laid  before this  House,  tained  in  the  proposed  Tariff with  the  Rates  at 
into  Austria-

Water  Orders 
BUUZmM   Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 

force  on 

Imports 

present 

in 

(Austria­
for  Hungary.) 

in  the  Provisional  Hungary  from  the  United  Kingdom. 

a	
the  Proposals  contained 
Orders  included  in  the  Water  Orders  Confirma-
tion  Bill  [Lords],—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.)  	

.  And  then	  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  eight  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  88.]  	

Wednesday,  8th  July,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S  . 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  Gas Orders 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  7th  day  of  this  instant 
July,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the  Gas  Orders 
Confirmation  (No.  1)  Bill 

[Lords],

Confirmation 
(No.  1)  Bill 
[Lords.]

N o.  2 4 4. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  7th  day  of  this Gas  Orders 
instant  J uly,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the  Gas Confirmation 
(No.   2)  Bill 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

[Lords]. 

N o.  2 4 5. 

Return  to  an  Order, dated  the  7th day  of  this Gas and Water 

instant July,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the  Gas 
and  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]. 

[Lords.]
No.  246. 
Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  7th  day  of  this Water  Orders 
instant  July,  for  a Return  relative   to  the  Water  Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
[Lords]. 
N o.  2 4 7. 

Ordered,  That  the said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Orders 
Confirmation 
Bill 

Bill 

Charing  Cross,  TGL  I I  E  House  proceeded  to  take 
Euston,  and 
Hampstead 
Railway  Bill. 

_L  sideration  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Charing  Cross,  Euston,  and  Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Returns  be  printed. 
Hampstead	  Railway  Bill;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to.  	

Ordered,  That  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill  Musical 

into  con- Orders  Confirmation  Bill 

[Lords]  be  read  a second  time  To-morrow. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
[Lords.] 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
Sir  Robert  Gunter  reported  the  Mersey  Docks   Mersey  Docks 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their  and  Harbour  Board  Bill  [Lords],  w i th  Amend-  and  Harbour 
Lordships. 

ments. 

_ 

Copyright 
Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Table. 

Fishguard 
and  Rosslare  Lords  to  the  Fishguard  and  Rosslare  Railways 
Railways  and  	
and  Harbours  Bill  be  taken  into  consideration 
Harbours  Bill,  	
To-morrow. 	

Port  Talbot 
Raiiway  and  
Docks  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
t ; o n  the  Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks  Bill 
r r 
[Lords]. 

J  n 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Birmingham 
District,	 
Tramways 
Bill

[Lords.]  mitted . 	

The  Birmingham  District  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com-

Ordered, That the Old Age Pensions ( Friendly  Aged 

Societies)  Bill  of  Session  1898,  the  Old  Age 
Provident  Pensions  Bill  of  Session  1900,  the 
Old A ge  Pensions (No.  3) Bill, Old A ge  Pensions 
(No.   4)  Bill,  and  Old  Age  Pensions  (No.   5) 
Bill  of  Session  1901,  and  the  Old  Age  Pensions 
Bill,  Aged  Pensioners  (No.   2)  Bill,  and  Cottage 
Homes  Bill of  the present  Session,  be referred  to 
the  Select  Committee  on  the  Aged  Pensioners 
Bill.—(Mr.	  Grant  Lawson.) 

Pensioners 
Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday   Licensing  Law 

next,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   on  the 

Bradford 

The  Bradford  Corporation  Bill 

[ Lords]  was  Licensing  Law 

(Compensation 

for  Non-   Non-Renewal) 

Biu'rzorrfs ]

r e a t*  a

  s e c ° nd  time  ;  and  committed. 

Renewal)  Bill. 

Bill. 

The 

	
 
	
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8th July. 

301 


The  House, according  to Order,  resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO. 82  (Extension  of  Acts  to  agri­

cultural  workers). 

Amendment  proposed,  in p.  37,1.  15, to  leave 
out  the  words  "  (other than  a domestic  or menial 
"  servant)."—(Mr. 'J'ully.)

Question  again  proposed,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause. 
—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p. 37,1.  16, 
to  leave  out  from  the word "  district"   to  the  end 
of  the  Clause.—(Mr.  O'Shee.)

Question,  That  the  words  "  whose  wages  do 
"  not  e x c e e d s t a nd  part   of  the  Clause,—put, 
and  agreed  to. 

Clause  agreed  to.  

CLAUSES,  NO.   83  and  N o.  84,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  NO.  85,  amended,  and  agreed  to.  

CLAUSES,  NO.   86  to  N o.  89,  agreed  to.  

Two  Clauses  added.  

Another  Clause  (Trinity  College,  Dublin)—

(Mr.  Wyndham)—brought  up,  and read  the first 
time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Clause  be  read  a second  time ; 
The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers for the f ®  ^  Alexander  AclandA 
H o o d  >  

Y e as 

1  
[Mr,  Anstruther: 

' 

R 1 9 ' " 

Tellers  for  the f Sir  Thomas  Esmonde, 

(Captain  Donelan: 

Noes, 
Clause  added. 
Three  other  Clauses  added. 
Another  Clause  (Scheme  under  Labourers 

J 
)
j 

Acts  to  be  framed by  Land ^Commission) — 

"  ( 1)  Where 

the  Land  Commission  have 
"  purchased  an  estate,  or  where  application  is 
"  made  to  the  Commission to  sanction  advances 
"  for  the  purchase  of  holdings  comprised  in  an 
"  estate, they  shall  make  inquiry  as  to  whether 
labourers  on 
"  accommodation 
"  the  estate,  and  if  of  opinion  that  such  accom­
"  modation  is needed  they  shall  frame  a  scheme 
"  providing  therefor. 

is  needed  for 

"  (2)  Every  such  scheme  shall   be  forwarded 
"  to  the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland 
"  and  the  council  of  the  rural  district  in  which 
"  the  land  comprised  in the  scheme  is  situate, 
"  and  shall  be  deemed  a  representation  made to 
"  the  council  under  the  Labourers  (Ireland) 
"  Acts,  1883  to  1896,  and  those  Acts  shall 
"  apply  accordingly  " 
— (Mr.  Wyndham)—brought  up,  and  read  the 
first  and  second  time. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Another  Clause  (Scheme  under  Labourers 

Acts  to  be  framed  by  Land  Commission). 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  1. 4,  after 
the  word  "  whether," to insert  the word  "  house." 
—(Mr.  O'Shee.) 

Question,  That  the  word  " h o u s e"   be  there 

inserted,—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  at  the  end  of 
the  Clause,  to  add  the  words  " ( 3  )  When  a 
"  council  of  a rural  district  approve  of  any  such 
"  scheme  the  Local  Government  Board  shall 
"  sanction  same  without  further 
inquiry."— 
(Mr.  Cullinan.)

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  added, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Clause  added. 
Another  Clause  added. 
Another  Clause  (Erection   of  new  cottages)— 
(Dr.  Thompson)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first 
time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Clause  be  read  a second  time  :—Motion  and 
Clause,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Another  Clause  added. 
Another  Clause 

(Definition   of  congested 
up, 

districts)—(Mr.  Conor  O Kelly)—brought 
and  read  the  first  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Clause  be  read  a second  time  :—Motion  and 
Clause,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Clause  (Mill  holdings)—(Mr.  Tully)

—brought  up,  and  read  the  first  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Clause 

be  read  a second  time,—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Clause  (Ulster  custom)—(Mr.  Lons­

dale)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Clause 

be  read  a  second  time,—put,  and  negatived. 

Two  other  Clauses  added. 
Another  Clause  ( Trinity  College  and  church 
Lonsdale)—brought

leases)-—(Mr. 
perpetuity 
up,  and  read  the  firot  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Clause 

be  read  a  second  time,—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Clause  (Compulsory  acquisition   of 
land)—(Mr.  Tully)  — brought  up,  and  read  the 
first  time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Clause  be  read  a  second  time  :—Motion 
and  Clause,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Clause  (Covenants  against  tillage)— 
(Mr.  Tully)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first 
time. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Clause  be  read  a  second  time:—Motion  and 
Clause,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Amendment proposed,  in  1. 1, to leave out from 
the  word  "  estate "  to  the  word  "  they,"  in  1. 3. 
—(Sir  John  Colomb.) 

Another  Clause  (Expenses   of  negotiation)— 
(Sir  John  Rolleston)—brought  up,  and  read  the 
first  time. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause:— 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Clause 

be  read  a second  time,—put,  and  negatived. 
First  Schedule,  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
Second  Schedule,  agreed  to. 
Bill,  as amended,  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill 269. 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next;  and  be  printed. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

consideration  upon  Friday  next. 

VOL.  158. 

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The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical 
CowmissioI,era  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com-
Bill  [Lords.J 

missioners  Bill  [Lords'] ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

upon  Friday  next. 

Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill.  

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 
  Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets 

a

; n t  o
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  o the  Police  (Super-

Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)  animation) 
Bill;  

BlU* 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

(In  the  Committee.) 

this  day. 

C t, A t J S E,  N o.
Question  proposed,  That  the  Clause  stand 

  1 . 

part  of  the  Bill  : 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 
the  Electric  Lighting  f^htmg 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

_  Bm[imZs.] 

Thursday,  9th July,  1903: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

And  it  being Midnight,  the  Chairman  left  the 

Chair  to' make  his  Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill  ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee, 

Bishoprics  of 
Southwark 
and  Birming­
ham  Bill 
[Lords.] 

. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics of Southwarh 
and Birmingham  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African
Loan  and War  Second  Reading   of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
Contribution 
Bill. 

War  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

u p on  Friday  n e x t. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Ireland 
Development' 
Grant  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Biif3 
(.  un s)  i . 

Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-
ments  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  ^ s t ol  Bill 
[Lords]; 

i^ords.] 

_ 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)   (Electrical 
'  Power)  Bill. 
g y j  .

v

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent Office 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  [Ex-   Extension 
Expenses. ]
L 

L 

1 

n 

penses]; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Post Office 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor  Law

(Dissolution
DistSand
Adjustments)
Bl11­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution 
  of  School  Districts and  Adjustments)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Justice  of  the
Peace BUI
[Zonfa.j

  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Justices   of  the  Peace 
. 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

statute  Law
Scotland)
Bill  [Lords.]

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision 
-, 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords] 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Supply. 
[2nd  JulyJ 
Report. 

The  Order   of  the  day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this instant  July; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  B i l l;

8 i t es  BUI-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  -the  day  being  read,  for  the   Church 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  B i l l;  

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Discipline 
1  ' 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  Day  industrial 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Day  Industrial  Schools  ^hools 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   1 . 
To  report  Progress, and  ask leave to sit  again. 

.  Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Sir 
William  Tomlinson  reported,  That  the  Com­
mittee  had made Progress  in  the  Bill;  and that 
he  was  directed  to  move, That  the  Committee 
may have leave  to  sit again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Supply. 

Thf:  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Small  Holdings  Bill;  

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into'the  said  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  this  instant 
July. 

Holdings  Bill. 
0 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Small 

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303 


No. 88.]  3 EDW.  VII. 
Shops  (Early 
[ K S  ? 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Shops  (Early  Closing) 
Bill 

[Lords]; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland; 
Amendment 
BiU 

Municipal 
aXttBill 8
' 
^ 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
„ 
Amendment  Bill; 

\ 

j 

, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Reading  of  the  Municipal  Corporations 

S e c o nd

(Audit)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  the  5th  day  of  August  next. 

Local 
Government  
(Ireland)  Bill.  ^jreiancfj  Bill  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
g e o o nd   Reading  of  the  Local  Government 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

0 

The  Hexham  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the   Hexham  Gas 
B m  [Lords.] 

third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments.  

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that'  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

The  Nautwich  Urban  District  Council  Bill   Nantwich 
[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  counci^Bill'0 
with  Amendments. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

' 

. upon  Friday  next. 

The  Sheffield and  South  Yorkshire  Navigation  Sheffield and 

Town  Tenants 
The  Order   of  the day  being  read, for  resuming 
(Ireland)  Bill,   tke  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be  further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Poor  Law 
Super- 
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill.  t l 0  n  (Ireland)  Bill; 

n  t  ? . ,,  

,  T 

, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

r 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  89.J 

Thursday,  9th  Jidy,  1903. 

Bill  [Lords]  was read the third time,  and  passed,  ®routh,. 

L . 

-4 

witii  A m e n d m e n t s. 

' 

1 

Yorkshire 
Navigation 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Bill 

[Lords.] 

the  Lords;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House  

hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to  

which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  

of  their  Lordships.  


The  Torquay  Corporation  Water  Bill  [Lords]   Torquay 
was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  ^toBm* 1 
Amendments. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments ;  to , 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House   The  Chairman 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  Ways and 
Ways  and  Means. 

Me^us. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public  


read  ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's   Irish  Land 
Command,—Copy  of  Report  by  the  Irish  Land  Commission. 
Commissioners  for  the period  from  the  lst  April 
1902  to  31st  March  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon the 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

THE  House  met  at Two   of  the  clock. 

Table. 

Nelson 
Corporation  

P R A T E R S. 

rri H  E  House  proceeded  to take into  considera-
t j o  n   t[, e  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to 
the  Nelson  Corporation  Bill  ;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

West 
The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
Cnmbeiiand  ^ion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Tramways  West  Cumberland  Electric  Tramways  Bill;  and 
Bill. 

the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an  Revenue  and 
Order,  dated  the  17th  day  of  March  last,  for  a  n^ 3 6^ 1 1 16 
Return  relative  to  Revenue  and  Expenditure  Scotland  'and 
(England,  Scotland, and  Ireland). 

Ireland.) 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return do lie  upon  the  No.  248. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Treaty  Series 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Commercial  Con-
vention  between  the  United  Kingdom  and 
Persia.  Signed  at  Tehran, 9th  February  1903. 
Ratifications  exchanged  at  Tehran,  27th  May 
1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

1 0' 1 9 0 3-) 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-   Inebriate 

Fishguard  and 
Rossiare 
HarWsmu  V

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
and  Rossiare 
t he   Fi^ffuard 
Railways  and  Harbours  Bill  ;  and  the  same 
%ere  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

  L o r da

t he

t o

. 

T1 

suant  to  the  directions  of  an A ct   of  Parliament, 
—Copy  ox  Regulations  made,  with  the  approval 
of  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Depart­
ment,  for  the  management  and  discipline  of  the 
certified  Inebriate  Reformatories  at  Lewes  and 
Chesterfield. 

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29  th June, 

1903.  [No.  81,  


Inebriate 
Reformatories 
(Regulations.) 

Fisheries 
(Scotland.) 

Copy  of  amended Regulations  made,  with  the 
approval  of  the Secretary of  State  for  the  Home 
Department,  for  the  management  and  discipline 
of  the  certified  Inebriate  Reformatories  at 
Br entry  and  Horfield. 

Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report   of  Inquiry 
as  to  Herring  Fishery  in  the  Firth  of  Clyde,
&c. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

0

Tramways  (Lancashire)  Bills,  which  Bills  were 
consolidated  into  the  present  Bill  in  the  House
of  Lords,  the  necessary  consents  of  the  local  and 
road  authorities  to  the  Tramways  specified  in 
the  said  Resolutions  were  proved  before  the 
Committee. 

Mr.  Ashton  further  reported 

from  the  Com­

mittee  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations 
of  the  Bill,  and found  the  same to  be  true  ;  and 
had gone through  the Bill, and made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Ashton  reported  from  the  Committee  on  Railway  Bills 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.   2)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  there be laid  before  this House, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of 
the Proposals contained in the Provisional  Orders 
included  in  the  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation 
(No.  2)  Bill  [Lords].—(Mr.  Bonar  Law.) 

Group  No.  12  of  Railway  Bills;  That  the  ( ^ "  P 
Committee  had  adjourned  till  Monday  next,  at 
Twelve  of  the  clock,  there  being  no  business 
ready. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Trade,  &c. 

Standing 
Orders. 

Manchester 
Corporation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Gosport  and 
Fareham 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Uangor 
Corporation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

South  Eastern 
and  London, 
Chatham,  and 
Dover 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Mancheater 
Coiporaiion 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee 
of  Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the 
following  Members  from  the  Standing  Com­
mittee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and 
Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures   :—  Mr. 
Cameron  Corbett,  Mr.  Farrell,  and  Mr.  William 
M'Killop;  and  had  appointed  in  substitution: 
Sir  William  Tomlinson,  Mr.  Kilbride,  and  Mr. 
Flavin. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr. Halsey reported from the Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders several  Resolutions  ;  which 
were  read,  as follow  : 

That  in  the case ofthe Manchester  Corporation 
Bill  [Lords]  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be 
dispensed  with ;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to , 
proceed  with  their  Bill. 

That  in  the  case of  the  Gosport  and  Fareham 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords] 
the  Standing  Orders 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  parties  be 
permitted  to  proceed  with  their  Bill. 

That  in  the  case  of  the  Bangor  Corporation 
Bill  [Lords]  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with;  that  the  parties   be  permitted 
to  proceed  with  their  Bill. 

That  in  the  case  of  the  South  Eastern  and 
London,  Chatham,  and  Dover  Railways  Bill 
[Lords]  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dis­
pensed  with  ;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to 
proceed  with  their  Bill,  provided  that  Clause  30 
and  the  Fourth  Schedule  be  struck  out  of  the 
B i l l;  that  the  Committee   on  the  Bill  do  report 
how  far  such  Order  has  been  complied  with. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Manchester  Corporation  Bill 
[Lords]  might  be  read;  and  the  same  being 
read; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time. 

—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Gosport  and 
Fareham 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in 
respect  of  the  Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways 
Bill  [L,ords] might  be  read  ;  and  the  same  being 
read  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time. 

—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Manchester 
Southern 
Tramways 
Rill 

[Lords.] 

Mr.  Ashton  reported 

from  the  Committee 
on  the  Manchester  Southern  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords]  ; That, in pursuance  of the Resolutions of 
the  House  of  the  17th of  March  last, in  the  cases 
respectively  of  the  Manchester  Southern  Tram­
ways  (Cheshire)  and  the  Manchester  Southern 

Table. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Guinea  Postal 

Orders  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Hamilton 
Burgh  Provisional  Order  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to the  Broughtg  Ferry 
Gas  Provisional  Order  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Guinea  Postal 
Orders  Bill. 

Hamilton 
Burgh 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Broughty 
Ferry  Gas 
Provisional 
Order  BiU. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  14)  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  14)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  10)  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  10)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act to make further provision  for  the  foundation 
of  a  Dean  and  Chapter  of  Newcastle,  and  for 
other  purposes  connected  therewith  ;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made 
by  the  Board of  Trade under the Tramways  Act, 
1870, relating to  Burton-upon-  Trent  Corporation 
Tramways,  Bury  Corporation Tramways,  Cardiff 
Corporation  Tramways  (Extension),  Hudders­
field  Corporation  Tramways,  Leeds  Corporation 
Tramways,  Newcastle-upon-Tyne  Corporation 
Tramways,  and  Portobello  and  Musselburgh
Tramways;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Newcastle 
Chapter 
(Amendment) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.   1)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  made  by  the 
Board  of  Education  under  the  Education  Acts, 
1870  to  1902,  to  enable  the  School  Board  for 
London  to  put  in  force the Lands  Clauses  Acts  ; 
to which  the  Lords  desire the concurrence   of  this 
House. 

Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Order 
Confirmation 
(London) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Local 

Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Provisional  p^™^®"' 
Orders  (No.  14) Bill   be  taken  into  consideration  orders 
To-morrow. 

(No.  H )  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Local 

Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Provisional  p"™™™^1}' 
Orders  (No.  10)  Bill   be  taken  into  consideration  orders°na 
To-morrow. 

(No. 10) Bin. 

The  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Tramways 

Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time.. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and  
be  printed. 

o 
The 

°rd|rs 

"siiT 

[Lords.]
Bill 270. 

NO. 89.]

3  EDW.  Y I I. 

9th—10th

July. 

3 05 

Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Order 
Confirmation 
(London) 
BiU [J.ords.]
B i ll  2 7 1. 

London School 
Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road Site) 
Bill. 

Bill 272. 

The  Education Board  Provisional  Order  Con­
firmation  (London)  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the 
first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 
Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills;  and 
be  printed. 

Sir  William  Anson  presented  a Bill  to  enable 
the  School  Board  lor  London  to  complete  the 
purchase  of  a  Site  for  a Pupil  Teachers'  Centre, 
situate  in  Hilldrop  Road,  in  the  Parish  of  Saint 
Mary,  Islington,  and  the  erection  of  Buildings 
thereon;  and  to  authorise  Expenditure  incurred 
and  to  be  incurred in connection therewith  :  And 
the  same  Avas  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
To-morrow  ;  and  to  be  printed. 

Marriage with 
Foreigners 
BiU. 

Bill 273. 

Mr.  Macdona,  supported  by  Mr.  Talbot,  Mr. 
Rothschild,  Sir  Joseph  Dimsdale,  Mr.  Churchill, 
Lord  Hugh  Cecil,  Captain  Norton,  Mr.  T.  P. 
O'Connor,  Mr.  Samuel Evans,  Dr.  Farquharson,
Mr.  Stuart  Samuel, and Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone, 
presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law  in  respect 
to  Marriages  between  British  Subjects  and 
Foreigners  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and  to 
be  printed. 

Supply 
f 16th allotted 
Day.l 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 
Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
E s t i m a t e s,  1 9 0 3 - 4. 
Class  I Y. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  5,249,806,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  of  the  various 
Establishments  connected  therewith,  including 
sundry  Grants  in  A i d: 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  acquainted  the  House,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the 
matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he  was 
directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this House  will,  this  Evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

London  and

B a U w a  W B m  n

[Lords.']

The  London  and  North  Western  Railway  Bill 
was>  according  to  Order,  read  the  third 

lLords1 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Hastings 
Harbour 
District 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Hastings  Harbour  Dis­
trict  Railway  Bill [Lords1; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Gas and Water
Orders 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
BiU 

  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Gas  and  Water  Orders 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  16th  day  of  this  instant 
July  (Evening  Sitting). 

Supply 
[16th  allotted 
Day.] 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 
Class  IV. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  5,249,806,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  of  the  various 
Establishments  connected  therewith,  including 
sundry  Grants  in  Aid  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  5J24 9,706, 
be  granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr.  Emmott)  : 
—Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

O r i g i n al  Q u e s t i on  a g a in  p r o p o s ed  : 
Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  5,249,606,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service.—(Mr.  Weir.)

The  Committee  proceeded   to  a Division,  and  Division 

the  Chairman  stated  that  he  thought  the  Noes £ 
had  i t;  and,  on  his decision  being  challenged,  it 
appeared  to him that the Division was  frivolously 
claimed,  and  he  accordingly  directed  the  Ayes 
to  stand  up in  their  places;  and  Three  Members 
having  stood  up, the  Chairman declared  that  the 
Noes  had  it. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Class  I I. 

,£, 9,985,  be  granted 

Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding 
to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course   of 
payment  during the  year  ending  on the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Office  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary  for 
Scotland and Subordinate  Office, Expenses  under 
the  Inebriates  Acts,  1879  to  1900, and  Expenses 
under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scot­
land)  Act,  1899,  including  a  Grant   in  Aid  of the 
Congested  Districts  (Scotland)  Fund  : 

Friday,  10th  July,  1903  : 

And  it being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left  the 

Chair  to make  his  Report  to the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred  ;  and  that he was 
directed  to move,  That  the Committee may  have 
leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the.  said  Com­
mittee. 

The  Order  of the day being read, for  receiving   Supply  

the  Report  from  the Committee   of  Supply of  the  [2nd July] 

2nd  day of  this  instant  July  ;

  '  


e p or

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this  


day. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Ways and  


Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means, 


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday  


next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Licensing  Acis 
into consideration  the  Licensing  Acts  (Scotland)  ^J^iij^tion 
Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill,  as  amended  anii  Amend-
in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 
mem  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

R  it 

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24th—25th  June. 

1903. 

[No. 78. 


Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill.  Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Bill  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

.Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Bishoprics  of 
Southwark 
and  Birming­
ham  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Bishoprics of Southwark
and  Birmingham  Bill  [Lords] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  ofthe  day  being read,  for  resuming   School  Board 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Electorate 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the ^ j  f 
> 
School  Board  Electorate  ( Scotland)  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be f urther adjourned 

this  day. 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Reading  of  the  PoOr  Law  (Dissolution 

Poor  Law 
ofDSchoolIOn
Districts  and  of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill; 
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

S e c o nd

this  dav. 

Justices of  the  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
fL^df\ l 
Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace 
Bill  [Lords']; 

'J 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Statute  Law 
'Scotland) 
BilT[ZmZ&] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Police  (Super- 
annuation) 
J ' "' 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  ofthe  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Electric 
Lighting 
B i u n [ i o r ^ .] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  E lee tr it;  Lighting 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon'Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   infant  Life 

Second  Reading  of  the  Infant  Life  Protection  ^ectkm 
A ct  (1897)  Amendment  Bill;  

Amendment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Tuesday  the  4th  day   of  August  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for,  the  Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  o f t he  Prevention   of  Cruelty  to  J ^ ® ^  0 
Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [L,ords];  

(Amendment) 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill  \_Lords.~\ 

upon  Monday  next. 

. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Musical 

Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
[Lords]; 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the (lay being  read, for  resuming  Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,. That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time  ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. • 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-   Super­

, , 

,
tion  (Ireland)  Bill;  

x

animation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Metropolitan 
fFundI?BeifitS  S c c o n  d  Reading'  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

. 

u a 

'  ments  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  Bill 
ILords.]  

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the'Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
{ L o r d ^ . 

_ 

-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Marriages 
the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Legalisation  Second  Readin cr  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
K  U 

The  Order  of 

B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat  Irish Meat 
Protection 
TV  • 
bjh. 
Protection  Join  ; 

TJ-II 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  three  minutes  after Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


Ordered;  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

,  [No.  90.], 

Railways 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
PoweO  BUl.  Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Friday,  lMi  July,  1903. 

' 

THE  House  met  at  Twel ve of  the  clock.  


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Patent  Office 
Extension 
[Expenses.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  TEx­
p e m e s J 

. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Post  Office 
Site.* Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post,  Office  Sites  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Crofters' 
Holdings 
A'tossG)  
Amendment  Crofters'  Holdings 
B.11. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  prooosed 
l st   day  of  April  last,  That  the 
u P ( m 
(1886) 
Amendment  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time ;  1 

(Scotland)  A ct 

t I ie 

P B A Y E R S. 

MR .  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,­

Private  Bills 
\_Ljords~\
from  one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for  (Standing 
! Mvate  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  following Orders not 
previously 
! Bills, Originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
inquired into 
the  FirstReading  thereof,  the  Standing  _ Orders complied 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  , are with.) 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 

Bury  and  District  .Joint  Water  Board  Bill 

[!.ords\ 

Scottish  t Hitariii  and  Manitoba  Land  Com-

, 

pany  Bill 

r.  ;

Ordered, That  ttie  Bills  be  read  a second  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Cheshire 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
"Cheshire  Lines  Committee  Bill;  and  the  , same BIJX™1 ;E 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

4 

„ 
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Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Highland  and 
Invergarry 
and  Fort 
Augustus 
Railway 
Companies 
Bill, 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Highland  and  Invergarry  and  Fort  Augustus
Railway  Companies  Bill;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Aston  Manor
Improvement
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Frinton. 
on-Sea 
Sea  Defences. 

Ordered,  That  the  Aston  Manor  Improvement 

B m 

[Lords]  

b e  r e ad  t he  t h i r d  t i me  u p on   Tuesday 

next. 

Mr.  James  Campbell,  by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand, acquainted the House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the 
Frinton-on-Sea  Sea  Defences  Bill,  gives  His 
Consent,  as  far  as  His  Majesty's  interest  is 
concerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as 
they  shall think  fit. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
Pontypridd
Urban  District  [Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
Councd  Bill
[Lords.]

with  Amendments. 

•, i  

» J 

i 

x

r

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  Avith  Amendments  ; 
to  which  t h is  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

Cardiff 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

tion  the  Cardiff  Railway  Bill 
amended  in the  Committee. 

[Lords], 

as 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  the  third  time. 

Scottish 
American 
Mortgage 
Company, 
Limited,  Bill 
[Lords.  ] 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  10)  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No. 14)  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 
Limited,  Bill 
in  the 
Committee. 

as  amended 

[Lords], 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Pro­
visional  Orders  (No.  10)  Bill;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Pro­
visional  Orders  (No.'  14)  Bill  ;  and  the  same 
were twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Kcport. 

Intermediate 
Education 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—-Copy  of 
Rules  made   by  the  Intermediate  Education 
Board  for  Ireland  for  the  Examination   in  Music 
in  Intermediate  Schools  in  Ireland,  dated  26th 
June  1903. 

VO L.   158. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,   East  India 
pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act  of:  Parlia- J^d7ticna"4 
ment,—Copy  of  Statement  exhibiting  the  Moral 
and  Material  Progress  and  Condition  of  India 
during  the  year  1901-2  and  the  Nine  preceding 
years.  Thirty-eighth  Number. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  tho  


Table;  and  be  printed.  


Mr.  Bonar  Law  presented,—Return  to  an  Tramways 
Order,  dated  the  9th  day   of  this  instant July, confirmation 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Tramways  Orders (No. 2) Bill 
Confirmation  (No.  2)  Bill  [Lords], 

[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the  No. 250. 


Table  ;  and  be  printed.  


Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma- Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3020   to 
3026. 

(Annual 
Series.) 

Copy  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, Trade  Reports 
(Miscellaneous 
Series.) 

Miscellaneous  Series,  No.  594. 

Copy  of  Correspondence  with  the  Govern- Commercial 

ments  of  Belgium  and  Germany  as  to  their Relations 
(Commercial, 
Commercial  Relations  with  Great  Britain  and  No.  5,  1903.) 
British  Colonies. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-  Public 
tion3 of an  Act   of  Parliament,  was  laid  upon the  Records 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  H o u s e , — C o py   of 
Second  Schedule  containing  a  List  and  Particu-General.) 
lars  of  Classes  of  Documents  which  have  been 
removed  from  the  Office  of  the  Comptroller  and 
Auditor  General,  and  deposited  in  the  Public 
Record  Office,  but  which  are  not  considered 
of  sufficient  public  value  to  justify  their  pre­
servation  therein. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  p r e  -  County  Couits 

sented  to His  Majesty, that  He  will be graciously  ^ ,; n t a% a nd 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
'  , 
before  this  House,  Returns  from  every  County 
in  England  and  Wales  of  the  Total 
Court 
Number  of  Plaints,  &c.  entered  in  each  Co jrc 
from  the  lst  day   of  January  to  the  31st  day  of 
December  1902, both  days inclusive,  distinguish­
ing  those  not  exceeding  £ .  20,  those  above  £ .  20 
and  not exceeding   £ . 50, and  those  by  agreement 
over   £ . 50 : 
And,  of  the  Sittings  of  the 
County  Courts  in  England  and  Wales  holden 
before  the  Judges   of  such  Courts, in  the  year 
1902  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper 
[C.  1405]).—(Mr.  Cochrane.) 

Ordered,  That  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for  London 
Private  Bills  do  examine  the  London  School  School  Board 
Board  (Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill  with  respect  to  ^ S i t e  ) 
compliance  with  the  Standing  Orders  relative  to  Bill. 
Private  Bills. —(Sir  William  Anson.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 

Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  Bill; 

Bin. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  That "  to  the  end  of  the  Question,  in  order  to 
add  the  words  "  this  House  declines to  sanction 
"  expenditure  on  new  works  for  the  total  cost  of 
"  which  an  estimate  is  not,  as has  hitheito  been 
"  the  practice, 
included  in  the  Bill"—(Mr. 
Buchanan),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That, the  words 
left  out  stand  part  of  the 

to  be 

proposed 
Question  ; 

K  R  2 • 

The 

 
 
 
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10 th July. 

1903.  [No. 90. 


The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  E i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
rn  „ 
f, 
Tellers  for  the ) 
leas, 

\Mr.  Anstrulher  ; 
Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Buchanan, 

,,  rSir  Alexander  Acland-' 
1 

H o o  ^ 

Noes, 

|_Mr. Eugene  Wason : 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

:  And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patent  Office 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
penses]  ; 

~  ~ 

— 

-

—~
[Ex-

  Extensio

Extension
n
[Expenses.]

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

164. 

next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

73. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Post  Office 
Cites  Bin. 

Third  Reading   of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill;  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

Ordered,  That  the  BiU  be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Monday  next. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Tuesday  next. 

Metropolitan

Streets Bill.

"  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for.  the 
Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Bill  ; 

Resolced,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical
Commissioners  gecond  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
Bill 

[Lords.] 

sioners  Bill  [Lords] ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  


South African 
Loan  and  War   g e C 0nd  Reading  of  the  South African  Loan  and

Contribution 
Bill 

War  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

London  School  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Board 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop
(.Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill; 
Road  Site)
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply
[2nd  July]
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  receiving
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bishoprics of
Southwarkand  Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics  of  Southwark 
Birmingham 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

B 1 ] l  [Lords'] ;

a n  d  Birmin;/ham 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Poor Law 
(Dissolution  of  g e c 0 n d  Reading  of  the  Poor. Law  (Dissolution 
Districts  and

of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace 
B m  

- L 

ords]  ;

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Police 
(Super­
annuation) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Marriages

Legalisation
BlU-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
g e c 0 n d  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
B i l l ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Adjustments)
•UiU-

Justices of the
Peace  Bill
[Lords.-] 

_

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Rating  of 
Committee  on  the  Rating  of  Machinery  Bill;   Machinery 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Tuesday  

1  ' 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licences 

Second  Reading  of  the  Licences  Renewal 
Transfer  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

Renewal  and
Transfer  Bill.

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for  resuming  Parliamentary

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Voters 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the  Hj£ lslrat,on 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Colonial 
Second  Reading  of  the  Colonial  Marriages  Bill;   Marriages 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  1  ' 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Medical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Medical  A ct  (1886)   Act  (1886) 
Amendment
a 
Amendment  (No.   2)  ±Jill; 

f>\  D -n 

2) BiU. 

/tvt 

_ 

1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  	being  read,  for  the   Labourers

Labourers  (Ireland)   (Ireland)  Acts

Second  Reading  of  the 
Acts  Amendment  Bill  ,	 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Amendment
u r n. 

_ 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Trade  Marks 

Second  Reading  of  the  Trade 
Wares)  B i l l; 

Marks  (Cotton  (Cotton

v 

Wares)  Bill.

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Union  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Union  of  Benefices  A ct   Benefices  Act 
(1860)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords];  
Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  BiU  be  read  a second  time  Bill  [Lords.] 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read,  for resuming   Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Jury  Acts 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland)   (Ireland) 
« 
Amendment  JDIII ; 

Amendment

Bill. 

T>-II 

_ 

I 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government   ®0Tfn™e"t,I 
(Ireland)  Bill;  
(Ireland)  Bill, 

• 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

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Musical 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

BUI f i l l s '  . 1	  Second  Eeading   o f  the'  Musical  Copyright  Bill 

[Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of the  day bein-^ read, for resuming 
Town  Tenants 
(Ireland)  Bill.  	 the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants (Ireland) Bill be now read a second  time; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Alexandra 
Park  and 
Palace  Bill. 

The  Deputy Chairman  reported the  Alexandra 

Park  and  Palace  Bill, without  A mendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Eeport  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  the third  time. 

from  the 
Castleblayney,  The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 
Keady,  and  Committee  on  the  Castleblayney,  Keady,  and 
Armagh 
Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill; 
Bail way 	
(Extension  of  That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Instruction  of  the 
Time)  BilL  House  of  25th  June,  the  Committee  had 
inserted  in  the  Bill  the  additional  provision 
referred  to  in  that  Instruction,  whereby  the 
Great  Northern  Railway Company  (Ireland) are 
authorised to  subscribe to and lend money for  the 
purposes  of the  undertaking  of  the  promoters. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained in the  Preamble of  the  Bill, 
and amended the same  so  as to  make it consistent 
with  the provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the 
Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended, to 
be  true ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Worthing 
Corporation  Committee  on  the  Worthing Corporation  (Tram­
(Tramways) 
Bill  [Lords.]  ways)  Bill  [Lords] ;  That  they  had  examined 
the  allegations  contained  in the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the  same, and  found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the  Table ;  and  be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Derby 

[Lords],  with  an  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  


Derby  Gas 
Bill- [Lords.'] Gas  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amendments.  

Vide  Supple-
ment  to  the  Table ;  and  be  printed.  

Votes. 

Dudley, 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Dudley,
Stourbridge, 

and  District  Stourbridge,  and  District  Tramways  Bill 
Tramways 	
Bill [Lords.]  Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 
Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the  Table ;  and  be printed. 

Votes. 

Nottingham-
shire  and 
Derbyshire 
Tramways 	
Bill [Lords.] 	 examined 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Nottinghamshire and  Derby-
shire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords];  That  they  had 
in  the 
the  allegations  contained 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same, 
and  found the  same, as amended, to be true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

Vide  Supple-
ment to  the  Table  ;  and be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Bournemouth 
Corporation  Committee  on  the  Bournemouth  Corporation 
Tramways 
BiU [Lords.] Tramways  Bill [Lords] ;  That they had examined 
the  allegations  contained  in  the Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the  same, and  found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

VOL.  158. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-

Table  ;  and be printed. 

•*•	 

™ent t0  t he 
Votes, 

,  The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the  Poole and 
Committee  on  the  Poole  and  District  Electric  District 
Traction Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had  examined 
the  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  Bill  [Lords.]
the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as to  make 
it  consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as amended,  to  be  true  ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  VideSupole-
Vote"0  th° 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the  Police  and 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the  committee 
case of the Birmingham Corporation  Bill [Lords],  Birmingham 
thev  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  Corporation 
the" Preamble  of  the_  Bill,  and  amended  the B m  lL»'ds.] 
same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  pro­
visions of the  Bill  as passed  by  the  Committee, 
and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true  ; 
and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by  the  Lords -
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments  Hastings 
made  by  this  House  to  the Hastings  Tramways  Tramways 
(Extensions)  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend­
ment.

L

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  An  Board  of 
Act  to  transfer  to  the  Board  of  Agriculture  ^Filheries 
powers  and  duties  relating  to  the  Industry  of  em [Lords.]
Fishing, and to  amend  the  Board  of  Agriculture 
Act,  1889;   to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  An  Brighton  


Act '  to  empower  the  Mayor,  Aldermen,  and 
Burgesses  of  the  County  Borough  of  Brighton 
to  construct  and  work  Tramways  and  Street  

Works,  and  for  other  purposes;  to  which  the  

Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House.  


^ZoSsl 
L 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  An  South 

Act  to  confer  further  powers  upon  the  South  Staffordshire 
Staffordshire  Tramways 
(Lessee)  Company, gjn [Lords.] 
Limited;  for  the  working   of  Tramways  by 
electrical power, and for other purposes;  to which 
the  Lords  desire the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Brighton  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was  Brighton 

read  the  first time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Bii7r°^«1 
'  L  "'  S'J 

The  South  Staffordshire  Tramways  Bill  South 

[Lords]  was read  the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Staffordshire 
Tramways 
BUI  [Lords.]

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  eighteen  minutes  before  Six  of 
the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


[No.  91.] 

Monday,	  13th  July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S, 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,- Report  Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  

for Private  Bills, That, in the case of the following  orders  mft  

Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously  

the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders  j . 3 ^  d  i n h  o 


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310 	

13 th July. 

1903. 

[No, .93. 


not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
•.— 
viz. 
, 
Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read a second  time 

Pentillie  Estate  Bill  [Lords]. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House  

hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to  

which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  

of  their  Lordships.  


Provisional 
Order  Bills 
[Lords']
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Beport 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  following 
Bill,  originating;  in  the  Lords,  and referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof, the  Standing  Orders 
which  are applicable  thereto  have  been  complied 
with, viz.  ;— 

The  House was  moved,  That  the  Report  from   Bangor 

the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders  in g^p0™'^"-, 
respect  of  the  Bangor  Corporation  Hill [Lords] 
might  be read ;  and the  same being  read  ;  


01 

1 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time.  


—(Mr.  Caldwell.)  


Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2) 

Several Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

Bill  [Lords]. 

read;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon the  Table. 

;  Petitions. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders  not  	
previously 
inquired  into 
not  complied 
with.) 	

Ordered,  T h at  the  Bill   be  read  a  Second  time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Beport 
from  one  of  the  Examiners  "of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and referred  on 
the First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  not  been  complied  with, 
viz.  :— 

South  Western  and  Isle of  Wight Junction 

Railway  Bill [Lords]-*

Ordered, That  the Report  be  referred  to  the 

Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take into  considera-
Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban 
tion the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the 
District 
Council  Bill.  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District  Council  Bill; 

and  the  same were  twice read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Port  Talbot 
Railway  and 
Docks  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks  Bill 

[Lords]  was  read  the third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed to the same,  without  Amendment. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
London, 
Brighton,  and  tion  the  London,  Brighton,  and  South  Coast 
South  Coast 
Railway  Bill  Railway  Bill 
the 
[Lords. ] 

[Lords],  as  amended 

in 

Committee. 

And  an Amendment  was  made to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill  be  read the  third  time. 

The  Lochnell  Estate  Bill  [Lords]  was read a 

second  time;  and  committed. 

The  North  Western  Electricity  and  Power-
Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second  time ;  and 
committed. 

Lochnell 
fzowfe^f11 

North 
Western 
Electricity 
and  Power 
Gas  Bill 
[lards.] 

Shropshire and  The  Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric 
Worcestershire  Power  Bill {Lords]  was  read  a  second  time; 
Power'Bill	 
[Lords.] 

and  committed. 

' 

West 
Bromwich 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

I'rinton-
on-Sea 
Sea  Defences 
Bill  [Lords.] 

[New  Title.] 

The  West  Bromwich Corporation  Bill  [Lords]

was read  a second  time;  and  committed. 

The Frinton-on-Sea  Sea  Defences  Bill  [Lords]
was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, 
	 and  passed,  with  Amendments ;  with  a  New 
Title,  as followeth  : 

An  Act  to  authorise  the  Council  for  the 
Urban  District  of  Frinton-on-Sea,  in the  County 
of  Essex, to  construct  and  maintain  Sea  Walls 
and  other  Works  at  Frinton-on-Sea,  and  to 
improve  and  regulate  the  Sea  Front  ofthe  said 
district,  and for  other  purposes. 

' 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Sir  William.  Anson presented, by  His  Majesty's  Board  of 
Command, — Copy  of  Statement  of  Schemes Education 
for  the  formation  of  Education  Committees,  committees.) 
approved  during  the  month  of  June  1903  by  the 
Board  of  Education,  under  Section  17  of  the 
Education  Act  of  1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Criminal  and 

Command, —  Copy  of  Criminal  and  Judicial  g"^®1^ 
Statistics  of  Ireland  for  the year  1902.  Part II.   (Ireland.) 
Civil  Statistics. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  pursuant  to Gas and 
the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—Copy  ^ - j ^  0  ^ 
of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade,  in  compliance 1870. 
with  Section  4  of  the  Gas  and  Water  Works  No. 251. 
Facilities  Act,  1870,  as  to  dispensing  with  the 
consent  of  the  Farnborough  Urban  District 
Council  in  the  case  of  the  Aldershot,  Gas  and 
Water  Provisional  Order. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper do lie upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Fel'.owes  presented,  pursuant to  the  direc-  Diseases of 
tions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament, — Copy  .oranf8^™andl696 
Order  under  the  Diseases  of  Animals  Acts, 
1894  and  1896,  dated  the  30th  June  1903, 
entitled  the  Foreign  Animals  Order  of  1903. 

Ordered. That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos,  3027  to 
3030. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do lie  upon  the 

e u e s ,} 

Table. 

The  following  Paper  was laid upon the  Table  Inquiry  into 

by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Further  Return  to 
an  Order,  dated  the  9th  day of  August  1901, for  wilts/j^ ° 
a  Return  relative  to  Inquiry  into  Charities  No. 252. 
(County  of  Wilts).

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Mr.  Mellor  reported  from  the  Select  Com-Port of 
mittee  appointed  to  join  with  a  Committee  o f L o n d on  Bil1 ­
the House  of  Lords on  the  Port  of London  Bill; 
That  they  had  considered  the  said  Bill,  and 
taken  evidence  thereon,  which  they  had  agreed 
to  report  to  the  House  ;  and had gone  through 
the  Hill, and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 288. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill  274. 

Joint  Committee,  be  re-committed  to  a  Com­
mittee  of  the whole  House, for Wednesday  next; 
and  be  printed. 
; 

Mr. 

No.-91.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

13 th July. 

311 

Law,  &c. 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis  reported  from  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law.  and  Courts  of 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure,  to  whom  the 
Prevention  of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords]  was 
referred;  That  they  had. gone  through  the  Bill, 
and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

N o.  2 5 3. 

Ordered,  That  the  Beport  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  arid be  printed. 

N o.  253. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes  of  the  Proceed­

Bill 275. 

ings  of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Standing Committee, be taken  into  consideration 
To-morrow  ;  and  be  printed. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  17)  Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Order 
(No.  18)  Bill. 
Wolverhamp­
ton  and 
Cannock 
Chase  Railway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 
Borough 
Funds  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer  of 
Powers)  Bill. 

Local 
Govercment 
Provisional 
Order 

(No.  16)  Bill. 

Hyde 
Corporation 
Bill. 
Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Broadstairs 
Gas  Bill. 

Nantwich 
Urban  District 
Council  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Sheffield  and 
South 
Yorkshire 
Navigation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Torquay 
Corporation 
Water  Bill 
[Lords.]  . 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth: 

The  Lords  have  agreed to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  17)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Order  (No.  18)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have agreed  to  the  Wolverhampton
and  Cannock Chase Railway (Extension of  Time) 
Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Borough 
Funds  Bill,  with  an Amendment;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  (Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill, with  Amend­
ments  ; 
concurrence  of this  House. 

the  Lords 

to  which 

desire 

the 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Order  (No.  16)  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords. desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Hyde  Cor­
poration  Bill,  with  Amendments;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of'this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Leigh  Cor­
poration  Bill,  with Amendments  ;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House... 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Broadstairs 
Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments;  to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Nantwich  Urban 
District  Council  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Sheffield  and  South 
Yorkshire  Navigation  Bill  [Lords],  without  auy 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendrrients 
made  bv  this  House  to  the  Torquay  Corporation 
Water  BiH'[Z<wrfs],  without  any  Amendment. 

Local
Government
Provisional
(No. 16)  Bill.

Poor 
Prisoners' 
Defence  Bill. 

Special 
Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  b y  the 
  Lords  to  the  Lociil  Government  Provisional 

0 ) . d er 

1(J)  B i ]]

  b e  t a k en  i n to   consideration 

  To-morrow. 

Mr.  Bousjield reported  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  the  Poor  Prisoners'  Defence  Bill; 
That  they  had  agreed  to  the  following  Special 
Report  : — 

1.  Y o Ur  Committee  have  taken  evidence 
upon  the  subject-matter  of  the  Bill  referred  to 
them,  the  following  witnesses  having  given 
evidence:— 

The  Solicitor  General  for  Scotland. 
Sir Harry  Poland, K.C. 
Viscount  Cranborne (Chairman  of  the  East 

Hertfordshire  Quarter  Sessions). 

Mr.  Thomas  O'Shaugnessy,  K.c.  (of  the 

Irish  Bar). 

VOL.  158. 

Mr.  H.  B.  Simpson  (Principal  Clerk  in 
the  Criminal  Department  of  the  Home 
Office). 

Mr.  H.  C.  Buszard,  K.C.  (Recorder  of 

Leicester). 

The  Hon.  Mr.  Justice  Grantham. 
The  Earl  of  Desart,  K.C.B.  (Director  of 

Public  Prosecutions). 

2.  Your  Committee  also received  a  communi­
cation  from  the  Hon.  Mr,  Justice  Channell, 
during  his absence  on  circuit,  which  is  printed 
with the  evidence. 

In  support  of  the  principle  of  the  Bill  in  its 

widest  application  it  was  urged— 

(1)  That  in  criminal  matters, where  the  pro­
secution  is  conducted  by  experienced  solicitors 
and  counsel,  it  is  contrary  to  the  ordinary 
requirements  of  justice  that  no  legal  advice 
should  be given  to  the  prisoner. 

(2)  That  a  prisoner  who  is  without  means 
ought to  be  in no worse  position  to  establish  his 
innocence  than a prisoner  who  is able to  pay  for 
legal  assistance,  and  that  the  assistance  of 
solicitor  and  counsel  is  of  great importance  for 
this purpose. 

(3)  That  although  it  is  the  business  of  the 
judge  to  see  that the  prisoner's  defence  is  fully 
developed,  and  with  that  object  in  view  to 
cross-examine  the  witnesses  for  the  prosecution, 
or to  re-examine  the  witnesses  for the  defence, 
including  the prisoner, if  he gives  evidence  and 
is  cross-examined,  yet  the  judge  is  not  in  a 
position  to  do  this  as  effectively  as  counsel 
properly 
instructed,  because  he  has  had  no 
opportunity  of communicating  with  the  prisoner 
and ascertaining  the  details of  his  defence, nor 
has he  usually  sufficient materials  for  the  cross-
examination  of  the witnesses for  the  prosecution. 
Furthermore,  that,  especially  in  the  case  of 
chairmen of  quarter  sessions who are not lawyers, 
the  difficulty of  their  task  is  greatly  increased 
iri  the  absence  of 
for  the 
defence. 

legal  assistance 

(4)  That  in  Scotland  the  widest  application 
in  successful 

of  these  principles  had  been 
operation  for  many  years. 

3.  Most  of  the  witnesses  agreed  as  to  the 
importance  of  these  considerations,  but  some 
objected  to  the  wide  application  which  is  given 
to  them in  Scotland on  the  grounds— 

(1)  That  cases  of  conviction  of  innocent  men 
are  very  rare,  and  that  substantial  justice  is 
done  under the present  system. 

(2)  That  the  number   of  cases  to  be  tried, 
especially  in  London,  is  so  great  that it  would 
be  impossible  to  dispose  of  them  in  the  time 
available if  a much  larger number were defended 
by  counsel,  without  a  large  increase  of  the 
present, judicial  machinery. 

(3)  That  nearly   40  per  cent,  of  prisoners 
tried  plead  guilty  under  the  present  system, and 
that it  would  not  be  worth  while to  tempt them 
with  the  offer  of  solicitor  and  counsel  to  try  for 
the. chance  of  an  acquittal.  The  last  considera­
tion  was thought  to  be  of  considerable  force  by 
your  Committee,  arid  they  recommend  that  the 
operation  of  the  Bill  should  be  limited  to  cases 
in  which,  having  regard  to  the  nature  of  the 
defence  raised  by  a  prisoner,  it  appears  to  be 
desirable  in  the  interests  of  justice  that  he 
should have  legal  aid. 

4.  As  to  the  stage  at  which  such  an  order 
should  be  made,  your  Committee  recommend 
that the committing justices should be empowered 
to  «ive  a certificate  for legal  aid for the  defence, 
as "they  now  do  in  certaiu  cases  where  they 
consider  the prosecution  ought to  have  legal  aid. 
The justices  would  have  to  make  some  inquiry 
^s 

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1903.  [No. 93. 


as  to  the  means  of  the  accused,  and  also  to 
consider  whether,  having  regard  to  the  nature 
of  the  defence, legal  aid was  desirable. 

5.  Your  Committee  also  recommend  that the 
judge  or chairman  at  the  trial  should  have  the 
same  power,  but  they  contemplate  that  this 
power  would  rarely  require  to  be  exercised  at 
the  trial,  as  the  matter  would  have  been 
previously  considered  by  the justices. 

6.  The  above  recommendations  substantially 
met with  the  approval  of  all  the  witnesses  who 
appeared  before  your  Committee. 

7.  Evidence  Was  given  to  the  effect that  it  is 
a  matter  of  great  importance  that  solicitor  as 
well  as  counsel  should  be  assigned  to  the 
prisoner, because the basis  of  an effective  defence 
generally  involves  preliminary  communication 
with  the  accused,  obtaining  of  evidence  for the 
defence,  and  inquiry 
into  the  case  for  the 
In  Scotland  the  Writers  to  the 
prosecution. 
Signet and Societies of Solicitors or local societies 
perform  the  duty of  appointing  "agents  for  the 
poor "  in the  various  districts  of  Scotland.  The 
Incorporated  Law  Society  were  communicated 
with,  but  they  did not  show  any  willingness  to 
assist  in the matter.  Your  Committee  came  to 
the  conclusion  that,  in  the  absence  of  such 
assistance, it would  be  impossible  to  secure  the 
voluntary  help of  sufficient solicitors  throughout 
the  country  to  work  the  provisions  of  the  Bill. 
Furthermore,  it  was  strongly  urged  by  several 
witnesses that the assistance of any but competent 
and  experienced  solicitors  and counsel was worse 
than useless, and that they should be remunerated 
at the  public  expense. 

8.  Having  regard  to  these  considerations, 
your  Committee  recommend  that  both  solicitors 
and  counsel  should  be  instructed  in  such  cases, 
and  should  be  paid  for  their  services.  The 
statute  30  &  31  Vic.  c.  35,  s.  3,  recites  that 
"  Complaint 
is  frequently  made  by  persons 
charged  with  indictable  offences,  upon  their 
trial, that they  are  unable by  reason  of  poverty 
to  call  witnesses  on  their  behalf,  and  that 
injustice  is  thereby  occasioned  to  them,  and.it 
is  expedient  to  remove,  as  far  as practicable,  all 
just  ground  for  such  complaint  ;"  and the  statute 
provides for  the  calling   of  such witnesses  before 
the  justices,  and  that  their  expenses  then  and 
subsequently  "  shall be  allowed  and  paid  as  part 
of  the expenses of  the prosecution,"  out of  public 
funds,  whether  such  prosecution  be  public  or 
private.  Your  Committee  recommend  that the 
expenses  of  the  defence, including  the  cost  of 
solicitor  and  counsel, the  cost  of  a  copy  of  the 
depositions,  and  the  expenses  of  any  further 
witnesses  required  for  the  defence, in  addition 
to  those  called  before  the  justices,  should  be 
allowed  and paid  in the  same  way. 

9.  It  was in  evidence  before  your  Committee 
that  in  Ireland  the  practice  already  exists  of 
assigning  both  solicitor  and  counsel  for  the 
defence  of  a poor  prisoner in  certain  cases, and 
of  paying  the  expenses  of  the  defence  out  of 
public  funds.  Having  regard  to  this,  and  to 
the  fact  that  neither  solicitors  nor  the  Bar  in 
Ireland  think  it  desirable  to  make  any  change 
in the existing  law, your  Committee  recommcnd 
that  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  should  not  be 
extended  to  Ireland. 

No	  254. 

Ordered, That the  Special  Report  do lie  upon 

the  table  ;  and be  printed. 

Licensing  Acts  The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to 
(Scotland) 
the  Licensing  Acts 
"Gn<rAmend-n  ( , a c o t l a n d )  Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill, 
ment  Hill.  

a s  amended  in the  Standing  Committee. 

into  consideration 

take 

A  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to  the  Bill 
(Forfeiture  of  excise  licences  in  certain  cases). 
—(The  Lord  Advocate.) 

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 
read  the  first  and  second  time,  and  amended; 
and made part  of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  (Police  to  report  offences)— 
(The  Lord  Advocate)—was  twice  read;  and 
made  part of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 
the  Bill (No  new grocers'  licences  to be  granted). 
—(Mr.  Crombie.) 

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 

read  the  first  time. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put, That  the  said  Clause  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers for  the j Mr. Crombie, 

Yeas, 

I  Sir  John Leng  : 

64. 

i 

Noes 
' 

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[Mr .Fellowes: 
So it  passed  in the  Negative. 
Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 
the  Bill  (Canvassing).— (Mr.  Munro  Ferguson.) 
And  the  said Clause  was brought  up, and read 

102. 

the first time. 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question, 
being  put,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

The  House  divided. 
The Yeas to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left, 

Tellers  for  the [ M r "  M u n ro  F e r 9 u s o n>  1 

Yeas  
' 

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(Mr.  Fellowes: 
So  it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 
the  Bill  (Penalty  on  person  found  on  premises 
during  closing  hours). —  (Sir  John  Stirling-
Maxwell.)

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 

read  the  first  time. 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now  read a 
second  time  :—It  passed  in  the  Negative. 

Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 
the  Bill  (Exemption  of  railway  stations).—(Mr. 
Galloway.)

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 

read the  first  time. 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now  read  a 
second time  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Galloway,  

Yeas, 

\Earl  of  Dalkeith: 

Tellers  for the J Mr.  Munro  Ferguson, 

Q 
J  148' 
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Noes, 

"(Sir  Charles Renshaw:  J 

So it  was  resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
The  said Clause was accordingly  read a second 

time;  and made part of  the  Bill. 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Bill,  in  p.  1,1.  10, by  leaving  out  the  word 
"  courts "  and  inserting  the  word  "  authorities  " 
—(Mr.  Crombie),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  courts "  stand  part of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Tellers 

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So  it  was resolved  in  the  .Affirmative, 
Another  Amendment was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  13,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  royal,"  the  word  "  or."—(Sir  Robert 
Reid.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  or "  be  there  inserted  in  the  B i l l; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the J Sir  Robert  Reid, 

"1  Q7 
(Earl   of  Dalkeith: 
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Yeas, 

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Noes, 

[Mr.  Fellowes: 
So it passed in  the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  14.  by  leaving  out  the 
Avord  "  seven "  and  inserting  the  word  "  four  " 
—(Mr.  Eugene  Wason),—instead  thereof. 

J 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  seven "  stand  part of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

m  n 
Tellers  for  the I  H o  <	 

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(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

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[Mr.  Fellowes: 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Eugene  Wason, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Black: 

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95. 

So it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,1.  14,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  thousand,"  the  words  "  and  for  each 
"  burgh  containing  a  population  under  seven 
"  thousand,  but  of  or  exceeding  four  thousand, 
"  the  magistrates  of  which  have  power  to  grant 
"  certificates  under  the  existing  Acts."—(The 
Lord  Advocate.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 

words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  said proposed  Amendment  to  the Bill,  in  1. 2, 
by  inserting,  after  the  word  "  containing,"  the 
words  "  at  the  date  of  the  passing  of  this  Act, 
"  as proved  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Secretary 
"  for  Scotland."— (Mr.  A slier.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  said  proposed 
Amendment  to  the  Bill:—The  Amendment   to 
the  said  proposed  Amendment  to  the.Bill  was, 
by  leave of the  House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed to be made 
to  the  said  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill, in 
1.  3,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  f o u r"  and 
inserting  the  word  "  two "—(Earl   of  Dalkeith),
—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  four "  stand  part of  the  said  proposed  Amend­
ment  to  the  Bill  :—It  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  and  for  each  burgh  containing  a  population 
"  under  seven  thousand,  but  of  or  exceeding 
"  four  thousand,  the  magistrates  of  which  have 
"  power to  grant  certificates  under  the  existing 
"  Acts  "  be  there  inserted,  in  p.  1,1.  14, of  the 
Bill;—It  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 15,  by  leaving  out  from 
the  words  "  consisting  o f"   to  the  word  "  Pro­
"  videdj"  in  L  18,/and.  inserting  the words   " a 

Y o  u  1 5 8, 

"	  committee  appointed  by  the  town  council 
"	  from  their  own  number  in  accordance  with 
"	  the  scale  contained  in  the  First  Schedule 
"	  annexed  hereto "—(Mr.  Charles  Douglas),—
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed to  be  left  out,  to  the  word  "  and,"  in 
I.  16,  stand  part of  the  B i l l : — It  was  resolved  

in  the  Affirmative.  


Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the  


Bill. 


Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p. 2.  1.  25,  by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  one-half  of."—(Mr.  Charles  Douglas.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

"	  one-half  o f"  stand  part   of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
m	  „ 
,, 
Tellers  for  the  
leas, 

H o ><	  

j. 

(Mr.  Fellowes: 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Charles  Douglas, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Black: 

2 l7 

86. 

J 

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So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another Amendment  was  proposed to be  made  

to  the  Bill,  in  p. 2,  1.  30,  by  leaving  out  the  

words  "  the  magistrates  of  which  have  power  

"  to  grant  certificates  under  the  existing  Acts."  

—(Mr.  Eugene  Wason.)  


And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Bill:—The  said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with 
leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed to be  made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  2,1.  41,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  magistrates,"  the words  "  or  councillors." 
— (Earl  of  Dalkeith.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Another Amendment  wa3  proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1. 3,  by  leaving  out  Clause 4. 
—(Mr,  Munro  Ferguson.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out, to  the  words  "  one-half," 
in  1. 5,  stand  part  of  the  B i l l; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

.. 

„ 
Tellers  for  the) 
leas, 

{Mr.  Fellowes: 

("Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

Tellers  for the/Mr.  Munro  Ferguson, 

Noes, 

I Mr.  Crombie: 

_ 

So it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  


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And  it  being  after  half-past  Seven  of  the 
clock,  further  consideration  of  the  Bill,  as 
amended,  stood  adjourned  till  this  evening. 

Evening  Siting. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Licensing  Acts 
take  into  further  consideration  the  Licensing  ^onfoiidation 
Acts  (Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment   and  Amend-
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 

ment  Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bili,  in p.  3,1. 5, by leaving  out  the  words 
"  one-half " and inserting the words "  two-thirds  " 
— (Mr.	   Groves),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  "  one-half"  stand  pArt  of  the  Bill:—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made   t o  the 

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13th July. 

•1903.  [No. 91. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill, in p. 4,1.  3, by  inserting, at the  end, 
the  words— 

"  (a)  The  court  of  appeal  from  a  county 
county  district 
court  or 

"  licensing 
"  licensing  court,  as  hereinbefore  pro­
"  vided, shall be modified by the  addition 
"  thereto  for  each  county  of  such  a 
"  number of representatives, being magis­
"  trates  from  the  burghs  under  seven 
"  thousand population within each county, 
"  as  the  Secretary  for  Scotland  shall 
"  determine,  by  order  under  his  hand, 
"  having  regard  to  the  relative  popula­
"  tion  of  the  burghs  and  county  respec­
"  tively.  Provided  that  the  number of 
"  magistrates  to  be  determined  as  afore­
"  said  shall  not  exceed  the  number  of 
"  justices  of  the  peace  for  the  county 
"  contained  in the  court  of  appeal. 

"  (b)  The  burgh  representatives   on  the 
"  court  of  appeal,  as  provided  in  the 
immediately preceding  subsection, shall 

"  be  elected  at a  meeting  of  the  magis­
"  trates  of  the  burghs  without  separate 
"  licensing  courts  within  each  county, 
"  to  be  convened  by  the  town  clerk  of 
"  the  county  town  of  each  county  on 
"  the  third  Tuesday  of  December  one 
"  thousand  nine  hundred  and  four,  and 
"  they  shall  hold  office  till  the  third 
"  Tuesday  of  December  one  thousand 
"  nine  hundred  and  five,  when  they  shall 
"  retire,  and  their  successors  shall  be 
"  elected  at a meeting  to be  convened  as 
"  aforesaid,  and  thereafter  such  retiral 
"  and  election  shall  take  place  every 
"  third  year  at  a  meeting  convened  as 
"  aforesaid  to  be  held  on  the  third 
"  Tuesday  of  December,  and  the  mem­
"  bers  so  elected  shall  act  for  three 
"  years." 

•—(Mr.  Charles  Douglas.) 

And the Question being  put, That  those words 

be  there  inserted  in the  Bill; 

The  House divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Charles Douglas, 

Yeas, 
„ 

\ 
\Mr.  Dalziel: 
J 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA 

55. 

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Noes, 

[Mr.  Fellowes: 

I  110. 
J 

So  it  passed  in the  Negative. 
Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment was proposed to be made 

to  the  Bill,  in  p.  6,  1. 10, by  leaving  out  Sub­
section  (11)  of  Clause  5.—(Earl  of  Dalkeith.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words proposed to be left out, to the word "  new," 
in  1.  12,  stand  part  of  the  Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  6,  1.  12,  by  leaving  out  the 
word  "new."—(Sir  John  Leng.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  new "  stand  part of the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
„,  „ 
Tellers  lor  the 
Y e a s ' 

.. 

. 

[Mr.  Fellowes: 
Tellers  for  the} Sir John Leng, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Dalziel: 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

124. 

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So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Another  Amendment was proposed to  be made 
to  the BiUj in  p.  6,1.  12,  by  inserting,  after the 

word  "  certificate,"  the  words  "  or  renewal."—; 
(Sir  John  Leng.) 

And  the  Question  being proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House, withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment was proposed to  be made 
to  the  Bill, in  p.  13,  1. 24,  by  inserting,  at  the 
end, the words '' For  the  purpose  of  preventing 
"  repeated  applications  for  new  certificates  a 
"  licensing  court  may,  at  any  general  half­
"  yearly  meeting, make regulations  determining 
"  the  time  which  must elapse  after  the  hearing 
"  and refusal of  one  application  for  a certificate 
"  before  another  application  may  be  made  in 
"  respect of  the  same  premises.  Provided  that 
"  the  court  may,  in  their  discretion,  for  good 
"  cause  shown, dispense  with  the  observance  of 
"  these  regulations  in  any  particular  case."— 
(Mr.  Hunter  Craig.) 

And  the Question  being put, That  those  words 

be  there inserted  in the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers for thej Mr.  Hunter  Craig, 

Yeas, 
n 

m  ,, 
., 
Tellers  for the J  R o o  d 

)
J 
(Mr.  Black: 
[Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

I  1 54 
J 

N o e s ' 

_ [Mr.  Fellowes : 
So it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  17,  1.  1,  by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  or proprietor  or  occupier  of  property  in 
"  the  neighbourhood  of  such  house."  — ( M r. 
Gretton.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  or "  stand  part  of  the  Bill:—It  was  resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in p.  22,  1. 17, by  inserting,  after the 
word  "Sunday,"  the  words  " o  r  when  in  any 
"  case  the  court  considers  that  the  premises 
"  should  be  closed during  the whole  of  Sunday." 
- ( M r.  Black.) 

And  the Question  being  put, That  those words 

be  there inserted  in  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers for  the fMr.  Black, 

1  
J 
Tellers  for  the J ^ r  *  Alexander  J eland A 

1 Mr.  Hunter  Craig : 

Yeas, 

7g

JX 
JNoe8> 

<  Hood, 
[Mr.  Fellowes: 
So it passed in the  Negative. 
Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

S 155. 
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Bill. 

Another  Amendment was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  23,  Is. 40  and  41, by  leaving 
out  the  words  "  and  on  such  other  occasions  as 
"  the  licensing  court  may deem fit and expedient 
"  for  special  reasons."-—-(Mr.  Groves.)

And  the  Question  being  put, That  the  words 
"and  on  such  other"  stand part  of  the  B i l l :— 
It  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was  proposed  to be made 
to the  Bill,  in  p.  23,  1. 40,  by  leaving  out  the 
word  "  occasions "  and inserting the words "  days 
"  not  being  more  than  four in  any  one  yeai  " 
—(The  Lord  Advocate),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  occasions "  stand part of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 

The 

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13th—Uth 

315 


The  Yeas  to  the  Right  j  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Dalziel,  


Yeas, 
j. 

\Mr.  Harmsworth: 
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Tellers  for  the I  H o o d>  

Noes,  

| M r- Fellowes; 

65. 

I  181. 
J 

So  it passed in the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  days  not  being  more than four in any one year  " 
be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  was  resolved 
in  the  Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  24,  1.  4,  by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  exciseable  liquors "  and  inserting  the 
words  "  wines and spirits"—(Mr.  Shaw-Stewart),
—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

"  exciseable  liquors "  stand  part  of  the  B i l l; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right ; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for the fMr.  Buchanan, 

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Eugene  Wason: 
Tellers  for  thefMr.  Shaw-Stewart, 

76. 

\ 
• 
1  159  


Noes, 

(.Sir  Charles Renshaw:  J 

"So it passed in  the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  wines  and  spirits"  be  there  inserted  in  the 
B i l l : — It  was  resolved   in  the  Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment was  proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  24,1.  19,  by  leaving  out  the 
information,  as  may  be 
words  "with  other 
"  considered  by 
them  necessary."  —  (Mr. 
Gretton.) 

And  the  Question   being  proposed,  That  the 
words proposed  to  be  left  Out  stand  part  of  the 
Bill:—The  said  proposed  Amendment  was, 
with leave  of the House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  25,  1.  2,  by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  to be  consumed  on  the  premises."—(Sir 
John  Leng.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  B i l l; 

The  House  proceeded   to  a  Division. 
Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  and  Mr.  Fellowes 
Division  (No 
Tellers for the  were  appointed  Tellers  for  the  Ayes  ;  but   no 
Member  being  willing  to  act  as  Teller 
for 
Noes.) 
the  Noes,  Mr.  Speaker  declared  that  the  Ayes 
had  it. 

Another  Amendment was  proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  25, Is.  28  and  29, by  leaving 
out  the  words  "  in  that  part  of  the  premises 
"  where  exciseable  liquor  is  sold  or  consumed." 
—(Sir  John  Leng.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the 
B i l l; 

And  it  being  Midnight,  consideration   of  the 
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee, 
stood  adjourned. 

Tuesday,  14th  July,  -1903 : 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken  into  further  con­
sideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill.  Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  London  Education  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 
,  VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read,  for  resuming Bankers 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  lst  day  of  this instant  July,  That  the 
Bankers  (Ireland) A ct  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts  j ^ y ^  n 
( Scotland)  (No.   2)  B i l l;  

^ 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

(No.  2)BilI. 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Irish  Land  


into  consideration  the  Irish  Land  Bill,  as BiU< 
amended in the  Committee  ;  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar  

Second  Reading  of the  Sugar  Convention  Bill;   Convention 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development  ^ | ° P ® e nt 
Grant  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the 9th  day  of  this  instant  July  ;

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

W 

ei>or

  ' 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ;  

Means. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Statute  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision  Jgevit8,iond-. 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]; 

[Urds.] 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 

Second  Reading  of 
(Loncfon)  Bill  [Lords]; 

the  Electric  Lighting  Jj^H' 11". 

_  BiU^Xm-^.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve- J I T ^ B ^  3 
(  un  s)  1 . 
men Is  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for   t h  e  Bishopric  of 
?U1 
i 

Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
_ 
[Lords]-, 

L 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power)  ^ w ^ B i ii 
Bill;  
1 

° w 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  dav, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Works  Bill;  

Bill. 

Resolced,  That this  House  will,  upon  Wednes­
day  next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 
The 
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[No. 91. 


Ecclesiastical 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Commissioners  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
Bill  [Lords.J 

. 
sioners  Jbsill [Lords |  ; 

-jj... 

r 

»

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved itself   Da7  Industrial 
into  a Committee  on the  Day  Industrial  Schools  (^eUnd)  Bil1 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

To  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave to  sit again. 

South  African 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Contribution^ Second  Reading  ofthe  South  African  Loan  and 
Bill.

War  Contribution  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

London  School 
Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Beport. 

The Order   of  the day  being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered„  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bishoprics of
Southwark and  Second  Reading   of  the  Bishoprics  of  Southwark 
Bill [Lords.'] and  Birmingham  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Poor  Law 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Dissolution  of  Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution 
Districts  and   o f  S c l l ° o 1  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill; 
Adjustments) 
Bill-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Justices  of  the
Peace  Bill
[Lords.] 

  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace 
Bill  [ Lords] ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Police  (Super­
annuation) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Patent  Office 
Extension 
[Expenses.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
penses]  ; 

[Ex­

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  ofthe  Post  Office  Sites  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Church 
Discipline 
Bill. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

To  report Progress, and  ask leave  to  sit  again. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
hail,  made  Progress  in  the  Bill;  and  that  he 
was  directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill;  and  that   he 
was directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Licensing  Law 

Committee  on  the  Licensing  Law  (Compensa-  ^° mfP®nsa" 
tion  for  Non-Renewal)  Bill;  

Non-Renewal) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday   Bill, 

the  27th  day  of  this  instant  July,  resolve  itself 
into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Pharmacy 

Second  Reading  of  the  Pharmacy  B i l l;

Bl11­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Saturday  the  1st day  of  August  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Light 

Second  Reading  of  the  Light  Locomotives  ^ ^ a t i o !  ) 
(Registration)  B i l l;  

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  B i l l;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Streams  Bill. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriage  with 

Second  Reading ofthe Marriage with Foreigners   Foreigners 
B i l l;  

L 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  g™®}^0 
Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]  

(Amendment) 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill  [Lords.] 

; 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law 

Second  Reading   of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill  ;  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  bp read  a  second  time 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   British  and  

Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat l«s h  Meat  

Protection 
T>-II 
-N 
Biu_ 
Protection  l i n l;  

I 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming,  Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further  adjourned 

till, this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Jury  Acts  


Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts 
Amendment  Bill;

(Ireland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

m en 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Musical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill  ^ f f j f  ^ 
[Lords]  ; 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
 


 
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Ordered, That  the  Bill  he read  a second  time 

this day. 

Town  Tenants 
The Order of the  day being  read, for resuming 
(Ireland)  Bill,  ^ e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd day  of  May  last,  That the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this day. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Mersey  Docks 
tion  the  Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour  Board  Bill  ^Harbour 
[Lords],  as amended in  the  Committee. 

[Lords.]

And  Amendments  were  made to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That the  BiU be  read the third  time. 

The  Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways  Bill  Gosport  and 

[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com- Tramways 
mitted. 

Bill  [Lords,] 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit till  seven  minutes  after  Twelve  of the 
clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  92.] 

Tuesday,  14ih  July,  1903. 

THE  House met at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

ME.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one of  the Examiners of  Petitions  for 
Private Bills,  That,  in the  case  of  the  following 
Bills,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders 
not previously inquired into, and which are applic­
able  thereto, have been  complied  with,  viz.:— 

Brighton  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]. 
South Staffordshire Tramways  Bill  [Lords'], 
Ordered,  That  the  Bills  be  read  a  second 

time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to the 
Grindleford, Baslow, and Bakewell Railway  Bill; 
and the same were twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered, That  the Alexandra Park  and Palace 

Bill be read  the  third time  To-morrow. 

The  Cardiff  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the  third time,  and  passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Croydon and  District  Electric  Tramways 
Bill was  read  the  third  time, and passed, with a 
New  Title,  as followeth : 

An  Act   to  authorise  the  British  Electric 
Traction Company, Limited,  to construct  further 
Tramways  in the  Counties  of  Surrey  and  Kent,
and for  other  purposes. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Private  Bills 
[Lords]
(Standing 
Orders  not 
previously 
inquired  into 
complied 
with.) 

Grindleford, 
Baslow,  and 
Bakewell 
Railway  Bill. 

Alexandra 
Park  and 
Palace  Bill. 

Cardifi 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Croydon  and 
District 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 
[New  Title.] 

The  Manchester Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was  Manchester 
Corporation 
Bill 

read a second  time;  and committed. 

[Lords.] 

The South  Eastern  and London,  Chatham, and  South  Eastern 
Dover  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  was read  a second  ohltbZ^and 
time ;  and  committed. 

Dover 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.]

Ordered, That, in  the case of the  Castleblaney,  Castleblaney, 

Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of  Keady,  and 
Time)  Bill,  Standing  Orders  84,  214,  215,  and 
239  be  suspended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  now  (Extension  of 
taken 
prints  shall  have  been  previously  deposited.— 
(Mr. Caldwell.)

into  consideration,  provided  amended  Time) Bill, 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded  to  take  the 

Bill  into  consideration. 

Ordered, That  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
be  suspended,  and that the  Bill  be  now read  the 
third time,—(Mr.  Caldwell.)

The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the third  time, 

and passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Aston  Manor 
Third  Reading  of  the  Aston  Manor  Improve- lJmPrr°Iein.en1t 
ment Bill  [Lords]; 
BUI  [ i ^ .] 

' 

Verbal  Amendments  were  made to  the  Bill. 
Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire the concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway  Bill   Hastings 
[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  p^™1" 
time ;  and committed. 
Railway 
BiU  [Lrrds.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  Local 

take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  Government 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Local  Government  Pro-  order^^ 
visional  Order  (No.  16)  Bill;  and the same were   (No.  16)  Bill, 
twice  read,  and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordshipd. 

The  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Tramways 

Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  ^>lvl®r3 

. ..  P 
second, time ;  ana  committed. 

S   , . 

J 

i 

Confirmation 
^ o  .  2)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Scottish 
American 
Mortgage 
Company, 
Limited,  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 
Limited,  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  third  time, 
and passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
Didcot
Newbury,  and  tion  the  Didcot,  Newbury,  and  Southampton
RaUw^Bilf  Kailway 
[.Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Com­
[.Lori?."]  1  mittee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time. 

V O L.   158. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were presented,  and  Public 

read;  and ordered  to lie upon the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His  Patriotic 

Majesty's  Command,  —  Copy  of  Forty-first  Fund-
Report  of  the  Royal  Commissioners  of  the 
Patriotic  Fund. 

Copy  of  Statement  of  the  Sum required to be  Army 

voted  in order  to  make good  Excesses  of  Army  LStateme"t  o f 
Expenditure  beyond  the  Grants  for  the  year ig^T-a!) 
ended  31st  March  1902. 

255, 

Ordered,  That  the  Paper  relative  to  the 
Patriotic  Fund  do lie upon the  Table;  and  that 
the  Paper  relative  to  Army  (Statement  of 
Excesses), 

s  s  3 

 
East India 
J t o SJ  
1903-4.) 

The  Chairman 
M e lT   a nd	  

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Law, &c. 	

318 	

30th  July. 
Excesses), 1901-2, be referred  to the  Committee  "  cation the  City  of  London shall  be  a  county, 
of  Supply;  and be  printed. 
"  and  the  mayor,  aldermen,  and  commons  of 
"  that  city  in  common  council  assembled  shall 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,  "  be  a county  council."-—(Mr.  Alban  Gibbs.) 

H is  M a i e s t y ' a  Command,—Copy  of  ex-

And  the Question  being  put, That those words 
planatory  Memorandum  of  the  Secretary  of  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill:—It  passed  in  the 
State for  India  on  the  Accounts  and  Estimates  Negative. 
for  East India,  1903-4. 

Another Amendment was proposed to  be made 
Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon the  to  the  Bill,  in p.  1,1.  8, by leaving  out  Clause 2. 

Table. 

—(Mr.  Lough.)

1903.  [No. 104. 

And  the  Question  being  put, That  the  words 
The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House  of  Clause  2,  to  the  word  " provided,"  in  1.  8,

o f  t he   unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of 
Selection;  That  they  had discharged  the  follow-
ing  Member  from  the  Standing  Committee  on 
Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Proce-
dure  :—Mr.  Samuel Roberts;  and had appointed 
in  substitution  :  Mr. Lees  Knowles. 

stand  part  ofthe  Bill; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
m  ,, 
Tellers for the I  H o o  ^	 

- 

...  . (Sir  Alexander  AclandA

U26. 

1  eas> 

[Mr.  Anstruther; 

|

Tellers for  the| Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \ 
\ Mr.  William M>Arthur:J 

Noes, 

... 

Table, 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

So  it was resolved  in the Affirmative. 
Then  an  Amendment  was made to  the  Bill. 
Another Amendment was proposed  to  be made 
Ordered, That  the  Housing  of  the  Working  to  the  Bill, in p.  1,  1. 8, by leaving  out  the words 

second  time  To-morrow. 

Housing  of 
the  Working  Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill  be  read  a  "  provided  schools."—( Mr.  Mansfield.)
Classes 
(Repayment 	
of  Loans) 
Bill. 
Message  from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
the  Lords.  Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 

"  provided "  stand  part of  the  Bill; 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

one  of their Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Pier  and 
Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.   6)  Bill,  with-
out  any  Amendment. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 

Orders 
(No.  6)  Bill. 

Metropolitan 
District 
Railway 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill.  concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Metropolitan 
District  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill,  with 
Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  Bill. 

Great 
Northern 	
Railway  BiU.  	

The Lords have  agreed  to  the Great  Northern 
Railway  Bill, with Amendments  ;  to  which  the 
Lords desire the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Midland  and 
Belfast  and  Northern  Counties  Railways  Bill, 
with  Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 

Midland  and 
Belfast  and  	
Northern 	
Counties 	
Railways  Bill,  	 the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
Hexham  Gas 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
	 made  by  this  House  to  the  Hexham  Gas  Bill 
[Lords'],  without  any Amendment. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to the  Left. 
m  „ 
,, 
Tellers  for the I  H o  < 

- 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

-teas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers for  the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \ ,  „„  

L6U' 

\Mr.  William M'Arthur:] 

Noes, 

So it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the  


U o 3. 
J

Another Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in p.  1,1,  8,  after  the  last  Amend-
ment, by leaving out the words  "  within  the  area 
"  of  each metropolitan  borough."—(Mr.  Bond.)
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

"  within the  area  of "  stand  part  of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left, 
m  11 

e  xi.  TSir  Alexander  AclandA

Yeas 
' 

I I o o d> 

) 
[Mr.  Anstruther:. 

2 3 9 ' 

J 
\ 128 

Naval  Works  Mr.  Pretyman presented  a  Bill  for  vesting  in 
the  Admiralty  certain  Lands  at  Portsmouth, 
(Portsmouth 
Barracks  Site)  with  the  Church  and Buildings  thereon, for  the 
Bill. 
purpose  of  or  in  connection  with  the  erection 
of  Barracks,  and  for  other  matters  incidental  Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed  to be  made  

thereto  :  And  the  same was  ordered  to be read 
a  second time  upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day  of  to  the  Bill,  in p.  1,1.  9, by leaving  out  the words 

this instant July ;  and to  be  printed.  • 

So it was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

(Sir  Frederick  Banbury:  j

"  or bodies."—(Mr.  Peel.)


Tellers for the/Mr.  Bond, 

Bill 276. 

Noes, 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  Words 
The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  "  or  bodies "  stand  part  of  the  Bill  :—It  was 

take  into  consideration  the  London  Education  resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Bill,  as amended in  the  Committee. 

Another Amendment was proposed  to be made 
An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  10,  by  leaving  out  the 
the  Bill, by  leaving  out  Clause  1.—(Mr.  Bryee.)  words  "whose  number,"  and inserting  the  words 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words  "  the number of  those managers  and the  manner 
of  Clause  1, to the  word  "  so,", in  1. 6, stand  part  "  in which  schools, in cases where it is  desirable, 
"  should be grouped under one body of  managers 
of  the  Bill; 
"  or placed  under  more than one body  of  mana-
"  gers "—(Mr.  Peel),—instead  thereof. 

• 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The Noes to the  Left. 
m  n 
Tellers for thej   R  q 

Yeas, 	

st  xi.  fSir  Alexander  Acland-
,
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 
Tellers for the (Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  1 
J 

\Mr.  John Sinclair: 

Noes, 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words "  whose  number "  stand part of  the  Bill; 

125. 

And it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  further  consideration  of  the  Bill,  as 

74.  amended,  stood  adjourned  till this  evening. 

So it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Another Amendment was proposed to  be made 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  London 

to  the  Bill, in p.  1,1." 7, by  inserting,  at the end,  to  take  into  further  consideration  the  London Education 
the words  "  apd  for  the purposes  of  such  appli- Education  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee. 

The 



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14th—15th  July. 

819 


The  Proceedings  upon  the  Amendment  pro­
posed  to  be  made  to  the  Bill  upon  the  14th 
day  of  this  instant  July,  in  p.  1,  1. 10, to  leave 
out  the  words  "  whose  number,"  and  insert  the 
words  "  the  number  of  those  managers  and  the 
"  manner in  which  schools, in  cases  where  it  is 
"  desirable, should be grouped under one  body of 
"  managers  or  placed  under more than  one  body 
"  of managers ' —(Mr.  Peel),—were  resumed. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"whose  number"  stand  part   of  the  Bill:—It 
passed  in the  Negative. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 

words  be there  inserted  in the  B i l l; 

The  Amendment  was  amended,  by  leaving 
out  the  words  "  or  placed  under  more  than  one 
"  body  of  managers." 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  the  number of  those  managers  and  the  manner 
"  in which  schools, in  cases where  it  is  desirable, 
"  should  be  grouped  under  one  body  of  mana­
"  gers "—(Mr.  Peel)—be  there  inserted   in  the 
Bill:—It  was  resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill, in  p.  1,  1. 10, by  inserting,  after the 
word  "  determined,"  the  words  "  after  consul ta­
"  tion  with."—(Dr.  Macnamara.) 

And the Question  being  put, That  those words 

be  there  inserted  in the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Eight  j 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the  f Dr.  Macnamara, 

Yeas, 

m  ii 
Tellers  for  the I 

r  ^ 

t Mr.  George  White  :
(Sir  Alexander  Acland-

And the  Question being  put, That those words 

be  there  inserted  in the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for t h e [  S i r ^  W e  
r 

A c l a n d

' \ 

^ 

Yeas,  

j M r  Anstruther: 

\ 

Tellers  for the I  L o rd 

E d m 0 nd  F U z ~  1  l f t .

Noes 
' 

I  m a u n c e > 
[Mr.  Henry  Hobhouse :  J 

)>  105, 

So it  was resolved in  the  Affirmative. 
Another Amendment was proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  12,  by  leaving  out  the 
word  "  shall "  and  inserting  the  word  "  may  " 
—(Mr.  Mansfield),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  shall"  stand  part of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
rp  nl 
,, 
Tellers^for the \  ^  ^ 

p 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-)

[   i 7 6 . 
)


' 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the fMr.  Mansfield, 

„„ 

Noes, 

\Mr.  George  White: 

J 

So  it was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

And  it  being  Midnight,  further  consideration 

of  the  Bill,  as  amended,  stood  adjourned. 

Wednesday, 15 tk  July,  1903  : 

86. 

Jf 

1 4 4. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  further  consideration 
this  day. 

' 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

So  it passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another Amendment  was proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill, in p.  1,1. 10, by leaving out the  words 
"  council  of  each  borough,"  and  inserting  the 
words "local  education  authority"—(Mr.Sydney 
Buxton),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

"  council  o f"  stand  part  of the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
„ 
„ 
Tellers  for the I 

/ / ( w /j  

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-1

I  158. 

leas, 

Anstruther: 

J 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  William M'Arthur,  1   1Q 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee; 

Bil1' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 

Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets  Bill;  

Streets  MiU-

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Prevention  of 

into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption  Corruption 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Standing  Com- BiU tLonh-~\ 
mittee; 

Noes, 

\ Mr.  Robert  Spencer: 

J 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed  to be  made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1.  12, by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  three-fourths "  and  inserting  the  words 
"  one - third "  —  (Dr.  Macnamara),  —  instead 
thereof. 

An^  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
the  B i l l : — It 

"three-fourths"  stand  part  of 
passed  in  the  Negative. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts  S s tlj c t 8 n 
(Scotland)  (No.  2)B 
l

°  
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

l 

°

N

i

( 

2 ) M i. 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
Grant  Bill  ; 

Grant  Bill. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

"  one-third "  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill; 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  thefDr.  Macnamara, 

, 

Yeas, 

I Mr.  George  White: 

J  l i  a 

Tellers  for the j 1 % ^ a n d er 

A c l a n d ^  m 

N o e s ' 

|M.r.  Anstruther: 

So  it passed  in the  Negative. 
Another Amendment was proposed to be made: 
to  the  Bill,  in p.  1,1.  12,  by  inserting,  after  the1 
last  Amendment,  the  words 
"two-thirds."— 
(Sir  William  Anson.) 

VOL.  158, 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of t9th  Jul y] 
the  9th day  of  this instant  July  ; 

Keport-

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

8 S  4 

Resolved, 

­


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1903. 

[No. 92. 


Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Rating  of 
Machinery 

Committee  on  the  Rating  of  Machinery  B i l l;  

Statute Law 
(Scotland) 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Statute  Law  Revision 
( Scotland)  Bill  [Lords']  ; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Tuesday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Chnrch 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  Bill  ;  

Discipline 

this  day. 

Electric 

T h  e  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

(London) 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

the  Electric  Lighting 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Metropolitan 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
?FPnd^Bil!tS  Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(.  un  s) 

( F u n d 8)   Bill; 

m e n ts  

i 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  BiU 
[Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric   of  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords] 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Railways 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Power)1 Bill  Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners  Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis­
[Lords]-, 
Bill[X«*.]  

si o ners  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

London  School  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(HiUdrop 
(Hilldrop Road  Site)  Bill; 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,   1 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Day 

Committee  on  the  Day 
(Ireland)  Bill  ; 

Industrial  

S c h o o ls 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

The Order  of  the day being read, for resuming   Railways 

the  8th  day.   of  May 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon 
Railways  (Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

last,  That  the   bKUngs-) 

Ordered,  That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Workmen's 
Second  Reading  of  the  Workmen's  Compensa-  ^ ^ " o  n 
tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  B i l l;  

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  (Seamen) 

upon  Tuesday  next.

lil11. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Labourers 

the  Labourers  (Ireland)  (Ireland)  Acts 

Second  Reading  of 
,  l r ll  
.
, 
A c ts  A m e n d m e nt  Joili  ;  

 . 

.

'  Amendment 

B m 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Trade  Marks 

Second  Reading  of  the  Trade  Marks  
Wares)  Bill; 

°  

( C o t t on   (Cotton 

. 

Wares)  BUI. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day   of  this  instant 
July. 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Union  of 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
e p o r  ' 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for  receiving 
tlio  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this instant  July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Union  of  Benefices  Act 
(1860)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords]  

Amendment 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  Bill  [Lords.] 

; 

upon  Wednesday  the  22nd  day   of  this  instant 
July. 

Bishoprics  of 
^d'sirmin 
ham  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics  of  Southwark 
and  Birmingham  Bill  [ Lords]  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Local 
the  Local

G o v e r n m e nt

Second  Reading   of 
(Ireland)  B i l l; 

  Government^ 
i  . 

<.  an ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Poor Law 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Dissolution  Second  Reading  o f t he  Poor  Law  (Dissolution 
Iiiiricteand  
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

o f  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill; 

this  day. 

Marriages 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Legalisation  Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
B m - 

Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Marriage  with 

Second  Reading of  the Marriage with  Foreigners Foreigners 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention   of  Cruelty 
to  Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]  

(Amendment) 
Ordered,  That  the  Bil]  be  read  a second  time  Bill  [Lords.] 

_ 

; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon Tuesday  next. 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor  Law  


Patent  Office 
Extension 
fExpenses.] 
L

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 

f E x­
L

-, 

pensesj; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for.  the 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua-   Super­
>\  T?-II 
I 
• 
t i on   (Ireland)  B i l l  ; 

/  T 

_ 

annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming   Cruelty to 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Question  proposed A n i m a ls  BlU ­
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals,  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered% 

 
 
 
F0. 92.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

14th—loth July. 	

821 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Table. 


Musical 
Copyright 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
\_Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,—Return   to an  Allotments 
Order,  dated  the  25th  day  of  May  last,  for  a  (Scotland.) 
Return  relative  to  Allotments  (Scotland). 

•  No. 257. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do lie  upon the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The Order of  the day being read, for  resuming 
Town  Tenants 
(Ireland;  Bill.  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the 
Town  Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Mr.  John  Edward  Ellis  reported  from  the  Law, &c. 

Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of 
Justice,  and  Legal  Procedure,  to  whom  the 
Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Bill  was referred;  That  Burgh  Police 
they  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  (Scotland) 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 258. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

ITaval Works 
Ordered, That  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Ban-aSrlite-)  P r i v a t  e  Bills  do  examine  the  Naval  Works 
Bn"a°  3  1 
(Portsmouth  Barracks  Site)  Bill  with  respect to 
compliance with  the  Standing  Orders  relative  to 
Private  Bills.—(Mr.  Pretyman.) 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  93.] 

Wednesday,  15th  July,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Alexandra 	 TH  E  Alexandra  Park  and  Palace  Bill  was, 

according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, 

Park  and 
Palace  Bill. 

and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Bury  and 
District  Joint  Bill 
Water  Board 
Bill 

[Lords.]  committed. 

The  Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and 

The  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land 
Scottish 
Ontario  and  Company  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second  time  ; 
Manitoba 
Land 
Company  Bill 
[Lords.] 
Public 
Petitions. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

and  committed. 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Vide  Seventh 
Beport. 
Horse 
Breeding 
(Royal 
Commission.) 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented, by His  Majesty's 
Command, — Copy  of  Ninth  Report  of  the 
Royal  Commission  on  Horse  Breeding,  with 
Appendices. 

• Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,—Return  to 
an  Order,  dated  the  31st  day  of  March  last, 
for  a  Return  relative  to  Imperial  Revenue 
(Collection  and  Expenditure)  (Great  Britain

Imperial 
Revenue 
(Collection 
and  Expen-
diture) 	
(Great  Britain  and  Ireland).
and  Ireland.) 
No. 256. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
Superannua-
tion  Act,  1887.  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Treasury  Minute  under  the  Superannuation 
Act,  1887,  dated  11th  July  1903,  granting 
to  Louis  Charles  Lepts,  Sorting  Clerk  aha 
Telegraphist,  Liverpool  Post  Office,  a  Retired 
Allowance  under the  Act. 

Table ;  and that the  said Return  be  printed. 

Public  Health  Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
Acts 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Amendment 
Regulations  made  by  the  Local  Government 
Act,  1890.  	
Board  for  Ireland  under  the  Public  Health 
Acts  Amendment Act, 1890, as to issue of  Stock 
by  Urban  Authorities. 

V O L.   158. 

of  the  Standing  Committee  be printed. 

Ordered, That  the Minutes of  the Proceedings 

258. 
> 
Onlered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill  277. 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken  into  considera­
tion  upon  Monday  next;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  Selection  


of  Selection;  That  they  had  discharged  the 
1  ''  

following Member from the  Standing  Committee 
on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and  Legal  Law, &c.  

Procedure:—Mr.  Huldane ;  and  bad  appointed  

in substitution  :  Mr.  Munro  Ferguson.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table, 

Sir James Fergusson reported  from the  Chair-  Standing 
men's  Panel;  That  they  had  appointed  Lord   Committee^ 
Edmond Fitzmaurice  to  act  as  Chairman  of  the pang™eQ 3 
Standing  Committee  for  the  consideration  of 
Bills  relating  to  Law,  and  Courts  of  J ustice, Law, &c. 
and  Legal  Procedure,  in the  place  of  Mr. John 
Edward  Ellis. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported,  from  the Police  and  


Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the Sanitary 

case  of  the  Sutton  Coldfield  Corporation  Bill, 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in Coldfield 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the Corporation-

same  so  as  to make  it  consistent  with  the  pro­
visions  of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the  Committee, 
and  found  the  same,  as amended, to  be true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Committee.. 
Sutton 

Bill. 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the Vide  Supple-
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

M-Y. Arthur  Elliot presented  a Bill  to  continue  Expiring 
various  Expiring  Laws:  And  the  same  was Laws  Con­
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday  * 
next ;  and to  be  printed. 

tinuance  BilL 
Bill 278. 

° 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being  Sittings  of 
House 

put,  That  the  Proceedings  on  consideration  of 
the  London Education  Bill,  as amended, if  under from the'011 
discussion  at  Twelve  o'clock  this  night,  be  not  Standing 
interrupted  under  the  Standing  Order  (Sittings  Order0 
of  the  House)—(Mr.  Balfour)-,

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Tellers for  theJ S ir

Yeas, 

  A l e x a n d er 

-j  Hood, 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

AclandA

Noes, 

\Mt.  Mansfield: 

So it was resolved  in  the Affirmative, 

1185. 

91. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  London 

to  take  into  further  consideration  the  London Educations
Education  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

'  Bill. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

T T 

Another 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Lough, 



	
322 

30th

July. 

1903. 

[No. 104. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,1.  15, by  leaving  out 
from  the  last  Amendment  to  the  end of  1. 16, 
and  inserting  the  Words  "  not  less  than  one­
"  third  of  the  managers  appointed  by  each 
"  appointing  authority  shall  be  women"—(Mr. 
Sydney Buxton),-—instead thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  "  due regard  shall  be  had "  stand  part  of 
the Bill:—The  said  proposed  Amendment  was, 
with  leave  of the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  after  the  last 
Amendment,  the  words  "  and  members  chosen 
from  the  existing  body  of  managers."—(Dr. 

Macnamara.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

So it  passed in  the  Negative. 
Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 27, by  leaving  out 
Clause  3.—(Captain  Jessel.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
of  Clause  3, to  the  word  proceedings,"  in  1. 28, 
stand  part of  the  Bill; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers for  the (Mr.  Lough, 

Yeas, 

I Mr.  Alfred  Hutton : 

Tellers  for  the (Captain  Jessel, 

Noes, 

\Mv.  Bull: 

So  it passed  in the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  2,  1. 10, by  leaving  out 
the word  ''four"  and inserting the word  "seven" 
—(Mr.  Mansfield),—instead  thereof. 

l i on 
J 
"1  91. 
J 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

And  the  Question  being  put, That the  word 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill, by  inserting, after  the  words 
last  inserted,  the  words  "  Provided  also  that 
"  until  new  groups  are  arranged  and  new 
managers  are  appointed  the  existing  groups 
of  schools  and the  existing  managers  shall  be 
continued."—(Mr.  Lough)
And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 17, by  leaving  out 
Subsection  (2)  of  Clause  2.—(Mr.  Lough.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
^proposed  to  be  left  out, to  the  word  "  be,"  in 
1. 23,  stand  part of the  Bill  ;  


The House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to the  Right;  

The  Noes  to the  Left. 

m  u 
Tellers  for  the I

 ^  ^ 

11  fSir  Alexander  Acland-)


I  2 QL 

' 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  thejMr.  Lough, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Trevelyan: 

J 
\  ^ 
J 

So it was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 
Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

©ill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 26, by  inserting,  at 
the  end,  the  words  "  Provided  that  the  site 
required  for  the  enlargement  of  a  public 
•** elementary  school  shall  not  be  deemed  to  be 
"  a  site  required  for  a  new public  elementary 
"  school  within  the  meaning  of  this  subsection 
"  and of  section  eight of  the  principal  Act."— 
(Mr.  Bryce.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House, withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill, by  inserting,  after the  words 
last  inserted, the  words  "  and of  section  eight 
"  of  the principal Act."—(Mr.  Bryce.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words be there inserted in the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for thel  Mr. Herbert  Gladstone,  "I  111. 

Yeas, 

Tellers for  thef  S i r  „  A^ander 

(Mr.  William M'Arthur:  )
^clandA 

Noes 
' 

1 
'
[Mr. Anstruther: 

° 

I 2 1 2 "

J 

"  four "  stand part  of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-1 

H o o d>  

„ 

,. 

„ 
lellers  for  the!  
leas, 

[Mr.  Amlruther: 
Tellers  for  the/ Mr. Mansfield, 
V M r.  Soames: 

Noes, 

l 2 2  L 

J 
\   m 
J 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p. 3, by  leaving  out  Is.  14 
and  15.—(Colonel  Legge.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
roposed to be  left out  stand part of  the  Bill:— 
t  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

f

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p. 3,  by  inserting,  at  the 
end  of  1.  15,  the  words  " T he  provisions  of 
"  section  five  and  subsection  two of  section  six 
"  of  the  principal  Act  shall  not  be  construed  so 
"  as  to  subject  any  endowed  elementary  school 
"  in  the  City  of  L.ondon not  applying  for  a 
"  Parliamentary  Grant,  or  for  aid  from  the 
"  local  education  authority,  to  the  control  or 
"  management of  the local education  authority." 
—(Sir  Joseph Dimsdale.) 

And  the Question  being  proposed, That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1.  20,  by  inserting, 
at  the  end, the  words  "  Any  scheme  made  or 
"  approved  under  section  seventeen  of  the 
"  principal  Act  shall  provide  for  the  repre­
"  sentation  of  the  mayor,  aldermen,  and 
"  commons  of  the  City  of  London, in  common 
"  council  assembled, by  at  least  two  members 
"  on  the  education  committee."—(Sir  Joseph
Dimsdale.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words  be there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  passed 
in the  Negative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill, in  p.  3,  1.  23,  by  inserting, 
at  the  end, the  words  "  but  the  Board of  Edu­
"  cation  may,  on the  application of  the  trustees 
"  of  the  endowment,  direct  that  any  money 
"  which  would  be  payable  under  the  said 
"  section  thirteen  to  the  county  council  shall 
"  be  applied  in  manner  provided  by  a  scheme 
"  made  by the  Board, if the  Board  consider  that 
"  it  is expedient to  make  such  a scheme, with a 
"  view  of  preserving  the benefits of  the  endow­

"  ment 

•No. 90.]  3 -EDW. V I I. 

] 0 t /i —1 3th  

July. 

323 

"  ment  to  the  locality  for which  those  benefits 
"  were  intended."—(Sir  William Anson.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed, That  those 

words  be there  inserted in  the  Bill; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  said proposed Amendment  to  the  Bill, in  1.2, 
by  inserting, after  the  word  "  endowment,"  the 
words  " o  r  of  the  local  education  authority." 
—(Mr.  Bryce.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words be  there  inserted in  the proposed  Amend­
ment  to  the  Bill: —  It  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill, 
in  1. 5, by  leaving  out  from the word  "  scheme  " 
to  the  end of  the  proposed  Amendment.—(Mr. 
Bryce.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

proposed  to  be  left out  stand  part  of  the  pro­
posed Amendment  to the Bill:—It  passed  in the 
Negative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed 

to  be 
made  to  the  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill, 
by  adding,  after  the  word  "scheme,"  in  1.  5,
the  words  "  in  any  such  scheme  due  regard 
"  shall  be  had  to  the  interests of  the  locality 
"  for which  the  benefits of  the  endowment  were 
"  intended."—(Sir  William Anson.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 

words  be there  added  to  the  proposed  Amend­
ment to  the  Bill; 

An  Amendment was  proposed  to  be  made  to 

the proposed Amendment to the proposed Amend­
ment  to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  after  the  word 
"  shall,"  the  word  "  primarily."—(Mr.  Cripps.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  primarily  "  be  there  inserted,  after  the  word 
"shall,"  in  the  proposed  Amendment  to  the 
proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill  :—It  was 
resolved  in  the Affirmative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  in  any  such  scheme  due regard  shall  primarily 
"  be  had  to  the  interests  of  the  locality  for 
"  which  the  benefits  of  the  endowment  were 
"  intended " be added, after the word "  scheme," 
in  1. 5 of the  proposed  Amendment,  as amended, 
to  the  Bill:—It  was  resolved  in  the  Affirma­
tive. 

And  the  Question  being put,  That  the  words 
"  but  the  Board  of  Education  may,  on  the 
"  application  of  the  trustees of  the  endowment, 
"  or  of  the  local  education  authority, direct  that 
"  any  money  which  would  be payable  under  the 
"  said  section  thirteen  to  the  county  council 
"  shall  be  applied  in  manner  provided  by  a 
"  scheme  made  by  the  Board,  if  the  Board 
"  consider  that  it  is  expedient  to  make  such  a 
"  scheme. 
In  any  such  scheme  due  regard 
"  shall primarily  be  had  to  the  interests  of  the 
"  locality  for  which  the  benefits of  the  endow­
"  ment  were  intended,"  be  there  inserted,  in 
p.  3, at  the  end  of  1. 23, of  the  Bill:—It  was 
resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  4,  1. 6,  by  inserting,  at 
the  end,  the words  "  (10)  There  shall  always  be 
"  at  least  six  women  upon  the  education  com­
"  mittee  of  the  local  education  authority."— 
(Dr.  Macnamara.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words be there inserted in the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for the J Dr.  Macnamara, 

Yeas, 

IMr.  Mansfield: 
Tellers  for the/ Mr.  Anstruther, 

Noes, 
VOL.  158. 

( Mr.  Fellowes: 

"I 
J 

)

93. 

176. 

So it  passed  in  the  Negative. 

And  it  being  after  half-past  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  further  consideration  of  the  Bill,  as 
amended,  stood  adjourned  till  this  evening. 

Evening Sitting. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to  London 

the  London Educatioa 

into  further  consideration 

take 
Education  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee.  Bil1­
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill, in  p.  4,  1.  6, by  inserting,  at 
the  end,  the  words  " ( 1 0)  The  education  com­
"  mittee of  the  local  education  authority  shall 
"  transact  all its ordinary  business  in  public."— 
(Dr.  Macnamara.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for the/Dr.  Macnamara,

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Herbert  Samuel:

Tellers  for the/Mr.  Anstruther,

I 
)  ,  ,,, 
/  100# 

_ Noes, 

_  (Mr.  Fellowes :
So it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  4,  1. 6, by  inserting,  at 
the  end, the words "  (10)  The  minutes  of  pro­
"  ceedings  of  the  education  committee  of  the 
"  local  education  authority  shall  be  open  to 
"  inspection  by  anv  ratepayer  in  London."— 
(Mr.  Yoxall.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  after  the  word& 
last  inserted,  the  words  " ( 1 1  )  The  local  edu­
"  cation  authority  shall  have  power  to  close 
"  any  public  elementary  school  which,  in  their 
"  opinion,  is  unnecessary  on  the  grounds  of 
"  economy,  or  in  the inefficiency of  the  teaching 
"  or of  the  premises."—(Mr.  Mansfield.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  after  the  words 
last  inserted,  the  words  " ( 1 1)   No  teacher  shall 
"  be  required,  as a condition  of  being  appointed 
"  or  continuing  a  teacher  in  any  school  or 
"  college  aided  or  maintained  by  the 
local 
"  education  authority,  to  belong  to  any  par­
"  ticular  religious  denomination,  or  to  attend 
from  attending  any  place  of 
"  or  abstain 
"  religious  worship  or  religious  observance, 
"  or Sunday  school."—(Mr  .Lough.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words  be there  inserted  in the  Bill; 

The  House  proceeded  to  a  Division. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 
clock  on  Thursday 

the 

after  Twelve  of 
morning; 

Thursday,  16th July,  1903 : 

The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers for the I Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  ] 
\Mr.  William  M(Arthur:/

Yeas, 

„„

Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Anstruther, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Fellowes: 
So  it passed in  the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  after  the  words 
last  inserted,  the  words  " ( 1 1  )  In  every  school 
"  for education  other  than  elementary  aided by 
" t he 
T  T  2 

\  17„ 
j

local  authority  the  authority  shall  be 

15tli—lQth July. 

324 
"  the 
"  represented  on  the  governing  body  in  such  sideration  upon  Friday  next. 
"  proportion  as  will,  as  nearly  as  may  be, 
"  correspond  to  the  proportion  which  the  aid 
"  given  bears  to  the  income  from  all  other  Second  Reading of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill ;   Convention 
"  sources."—(Mr.  Lloyd-George.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

1903. 

[No. 93. 


And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those  upon  Monday  next. 

words  be there  inserted  in the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the 1 Mr.  IAoyd-George, 
( Mr.  Samuel Evans: 

Yeas, 

Tellers  for  the J" Mr.  Anstruther, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Fellowes: 
So  it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
A n o t h er  A m e n d m e nt  was  proposed  

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Works  Bill;  

Bm-

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Friday 

^  gg  next, resolve  itself  into  the said  Committee. 
(
\  ^^ 
J 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South  African 
Second  Reading  of the  South African  Loan  and Loan and War 
War  Contribution  Bill;  

Contribution 

_ 

to  be 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,. for  the   Congested 

made   to  t he  B i l l,   b y  inserting,  after  the  words  upon  Monday  next. 
last  inserted,  the  w o r d s"  ( 1 1)   I f  at  any  t i me 
the 
"  a f t er  the  expiration   o f  one  y e ar  f r om 
"  commencement   of  this  A ct   it  is  represented  Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts  Districts 
"  to  the  B o a rd   of  E d u c a t i on  that  there   is  in  (Scotland)  ( N o,  2)  Bill; 
"  any  district   an  insufficient  a m o u nt   of  school 
"  accommodation  under  public  m a n a g e m e nt  f or  upon  Friday  next. 
"  a ny  grade   of  education,  and  the  B o a rd   of 
"  Education  are  satisfied  a f t er 
"  such  
"  shall  direct  the  deficiency   to  be  supplied   in  the  9th day  of  this  instant  J u l y; 
"  manner  provided   b y  section  sixteen   of 
"  principal  A c t . " — ( M r.  Though.) 

the  case,  the  B o a rd   of  Education  the  Report  from  the  Committee   o f 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving   Supply 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

S u p p ly   o f  C9th  July] 

inquiry 

epo  . 

that 

t he 

is 

J a ^ B i l l. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 

words  be  there  inserted  in the  Bill  ; 

day. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to  the  Right-; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  thej Mr.  Lough, 

Yeas, 

\ Mr.  Herbert  Lewis: 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Anstruther, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  supply. 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

65. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and 

1137  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 
J 

Noes, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

I Mr.  Fellowes: 
So  it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  after  the  words 
last  inserted,  the  words  " ( 1 1)  Notwithstanding  Second  Reading   of  the  Statute  Law  Revision   Revision 
"  anything  contained  in  section  eight  of  the  (Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 
"  principal  Act,   no  school  which  was  trans-
"  ferred  to  the  School  Board 
"  previous  to  the  passing  of  this  Act  shall  be 
"  so  re-transferred  under  that  section,  and 
"  under  section  twenty-four  of  the  Elementary  Second  Reading  of 
"  Education  Act   of  1870,  as to be  treated  under  (London)  KM  [Lords], 
"  this  A ct   or  the  principal  Act  as  a  non-
"  provided  school."—(Mr.  Soares.) 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 
the  Electric  Lighting   Lighting 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

for  London  upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   statute  Law 

g S .] 

_ 

. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Means. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there 
in  the  B i l l : — T he 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn.  


inserted 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next;  and  be  printed. 

Bill 279. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve- Improvements 
ments (Funds)  Bill;  

(Funds)Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


upon  Monday  next.  


^Employment 
of  Children  

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London  School 

j n t  0  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board  Board 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee ; 
K 

(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  B i l l;

)

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Metropolitan 
streets Bill.  Committee  on the  Metropolitan  Streets  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday  the  2nd  day  of  this instant  July  ; 

next,  resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

The Order  ofthe  day  being read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [2nd  Jnly] 
• 

R e  P o r t  -

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Port of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
London  Bill.  Committee on  the  Port  of  London  (re-committedf) 

B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday  of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  B i l l; 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  thep 00rLaw 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution   (Dissolution  of 
districts and 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Adjustments) 

upon  Monday  next. 

Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Licensing  Acts  (Scotland) 

Licensing 
Acts 
ComsoSktion  Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill,  as  amended  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
and  Amend- 
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marriages 

in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Bill;

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Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Musical 

upon  Monday  next. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill   Copyright  Bill 
• 
[Lords]; 

_ 

° 

Patent  Office 
Extension 
^Expenses.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
[Ex-

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
penses] ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this day. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming  Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed ( I r e l a n d) Blll« 
upon  the  22nd day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 

Third  Reading   of  the  Post  Office Sites  Bill; 

time; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

upon  Monday  next. 

till  this  day. 

Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill.   - n t  0 

f u ^ e j  . 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  taking 
Innkeepers' 
the 
in  the  Standing 

consideration 
Liability  Bill,  as  amended 
Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con-

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  B i l l; 

•Church 
Discipline 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  leave  be  given to bring in a Bill  Tuberculosis 

r 

i 

* 

n 

to  provide  for  payment  of  Compensation  to  the  ( A l i m a l s )
a  • 
owners  oi  carcases  ot  Animals  condemned  alter 
slaughter  and destroyed  by  order  of  a magistrate 
on  account  of  Tuberculosis  :  And  that  Mr. 
Ernest  Gray,  Sir  Joseph  Dimsdale,  Mr.  Field, 
Mr.  Batty  Langley,  Mr.  Charles M'Arthur,  Mr. 
Samuel  Roberts,  Sir  Albert  Rollit,  Mr;  William
Rutherford,  Mr.  Schwann,  and  Mr.  Tomkinson

t  e. 

Compensation, 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day,  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee, 

Day 
Industrial 
-Schools 
{Ireland)  Bill.  (Ireland) Bill  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Industrial  Schools 

Committee  on  the  Day 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Parliamentary 
"Voters 
Registration 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  28th  day  of  April  last,  That  the 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Thursday  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant 
J uly. 

Mr. Ernest  Gray  accordingly  presented  a Bill   Tuberculosis 

to  provide  for  the  payment  of  Compensation  to  (Animals) 
the  owners  of  carcases'of  Animals  condemned   B°™pensa  10n 
280. 
after  slaughter  aud  destroyed  by  order  of  a 
magistrate  on  account  of  Tuberculosis :  And  the 
same  was read the first time ;  and  ordered  to be 
read  a second  time  upon  Wednesday  next;  and 
to  be  printed. 

And  then the  House,  having  continued   to  sit 
till  ten  minutes  after  One  of  the  clock 
on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till 
this  day. 

[ N o.  9 4 .] 

Thursday,  16th July,  1903. 
THE  House  met at  Two  of  the  clock. 

Railways 
(Private 
Sidings)  Bill, 

Marriage 
with 
Foreigners 
Bill. 

Housing  of 
Classes r k i ng   ® e c o nd  R e a d i n  g  °f  the  Housing  of the  Working 
(Repayment  Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill; 
of  Loans) 
B m- 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Provisional 

Order  Bills 
from one of  the  Examiners of Petitions  for 
[Lords]
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of the  following  (Standing 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  Orders 

thereto 
The  Order of  the day  being  read, for  resuming  applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with,  with.) 
viz.:— 

the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders  applicable 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are  complied 

upon  Monday  next. 

P R A Y E R S. 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon 
the  8 th  day  of  May  last,  That  the 
Railways  (Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate  be  further adjourned  To-morrow. 

till  Tuesday  next. 

Education  Board  Provisional  Order  Con-

firmation (London)  Bill  [Lords].

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Marriage  with 

of 

Second  Reading 
Foreigners  Bill; 

Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  London  School 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in the  case of  the  following 
Bill,  referred,  pursuant  to  the  Order  of  the  Bill. 

Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  House  of  the  10th  day  of  July,  no  Standing  (No  Standing 

Poor  Law 
Super­
nuiiuauuu 
annuation 
(Ireland)1 Bill, tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the  Gas  Bul­

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Broadstairs 

Orders  are  applicable,  viz.:— 

London  School  Board  (Hilldrop Road  Site) 

Bill. 

Orders 
applicable.) 

this  day. 

this  day. 

Broadstairs  Gas  Bill;  and  the  same  were  twice 
read,  and  agreed  to. 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for  resuming 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
druelty   to 
Animals  Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House  

upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the  hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their  

Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a second  Lordships. 

time  ;  


Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Hyde 

till this  day. 
V O L.  1 5 8. 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  Corporation 

T  T  3 

Hyde  Bil1' 

326 

30th

July. 

1903.  [No. 104. 

Hyde  Corporation  Bill;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  following  Paper,  pursuant  to  the direc-  Caledonian 

tions of  an Act  of  Parliament,  was laid  upon  the 
Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy  of 
Ninety-eighth  Report  of  the  Commissioners  of 
the  Caledonian Canal. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  be  printed. 

• 
JNo' 

Leigh 
Corporation 
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Leigh  Corporation  Bill;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered, That  there be laid  before  this  House,  Trade 

a  Return  showing  the  Trade  of  the  various 
British  Colonies  and  Possessions,  inclusive  of  Kingdom.) 
Bullion  and  Specie,  with  the  United  Kingdom, 
other  British Possessions, and Foreign  Countries 
during  each  of  the  years  1890-1900,  in  the 
following  form :— 

a n  d 

Imports. 

Exports. 

London,
Brighton,  and
South  Coast 
(Ssxi-.+'k  r t s i n n t
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

South 
Lancashire 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

1 

1 

1 

• 

"I 

1  • 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  London, 
Brighton, and  South  Coast  Railway  Bill  [.Lords] 
be  now read  the third  time  ; 

Sir  William  Hart  Dyke,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That  His 
Majesty,  having  been  informed  of  the  purport 
of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His 
Majesty's  interest is concerned,  that  the  House 
may  do  therein  as they  shall think  fit. 

* 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time, and 

passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  South  Lancashire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords] 
was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Carmarthen­
shire  Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read the third  time. 

Power  BiUiC
[Lords.]

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Fife  Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords],  as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read the third  time. 

Factory  and 
Workshop 
Acts  (Special 
Exceptions— 
Meal  Hours, 
Iron  and  Steel 
Foundries  in 
Scotland.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - Douglas  presented, 

pursuant  to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Par­
liament,—Copy  of  Order, dated  4th  July  1903, 
made  by  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home 
Department  in  pursuance  of  Section  40 (4)  of 
the  Factory  and  Workshop Act,  1901, extending 
the  special  exceptions  as to  meal  hours to  male 
young  persons  employed  in  Iron  and  Steel 
Foundries  in  Scotland. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Criminal 
Law  and 
Procedure 
(Ireland) 
Act,  1887 
(Proclama­
tion.) 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—  Copy  of 
a  Proclamation  under  the  Criminal  Law  and 
Procedure  (Ireland)  Act,  1887,  dated  14th  July 
1903, 
several  Proclamations 
mentioned  in the  Schedule  thereto. 

revoking 

the 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Army 
(Physical 
Condition  of 
Becruits.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrich  presented,  by  His 
Majesty's  Command, — Copy  of  Memorandum 
by  the  Director General, Army  Medical  Service, 
on  the  physical  unfitness  of  men  offering  them­
selves  for enlistment  in the  Army. 

Ordered, That  the  3aid  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

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—(Mr.  Fuller.) 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented  Rifle  Ranges, 

to  His  Majesty,  that  He  will  be  graciously 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before this  House,  a  Return  of  the  Number  of 
Rifle  Ranges  in  the  United  Kingdom,  giving 
the  Situation,  Range,  and  Number  of  Targets 
available  on  each  Range; 
the  Number  of 
Government Ranges that have been closed  during 
the  last  year  and  the  Number  that  have  been 
opened  ;  and,  the  Number  and  Description  of 
Ranges  being  constructed.  —  (Mr.  Courtenay
Warner.) 

Ordered, That  there be laid before  this  House,  Tramways 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  stating  the  nature of ®r^rl3mati  K,
the  Proposals  contained 
i^Bill" 
Orders 
included 
Confirmation  (No.  1) Bill  [Lords],—  (Mr  .Bonar 
Law.) 

in  the  Provisional 
in  the  Tramways  Orders  [Lords.]

Mr. Ashton reported  the  Chatham and District  Chatham  and 
[Lords],  with  A m e n d -D i s t r i ct   Light 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.]

Light  Railways  Bill 
ments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
™ent  to  the 
Votes. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

1 

•

1  

' 

J 

J

Mr.  Ashton  reported  from  the  Committee  Rochester 
on  the  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and  Corporation 
Improvements  Bill 
examined 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  verbally  amended 
the  same, and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

the  allegations  contained 

[Lords];  That  they  had  J ^ Z m e r^ 

in  the  Bill  [Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple-
v o t e s ' 0  the 

Table ;  and be printed. 

Sir  Augustus  Godson  reported  from the  Com-  Private  Bills 

mittee  on  Group  H  of  Private  Bills;  That,  ( G r o uP H )
for the convenience of parties, they had adjourned 
till  Tuesday  next,  at  half-past  Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

.  Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the  Police  and 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the ^mtary^ 
case  of  the  Willesden Urban  District  Council  willesden 
Bill  [Lords],  thev had  examined  the  allegations  Urban  District 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended the same,  and found the  same,L  '"" 

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Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the

Votes.


the  Lords. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  4)  Bill. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
<No.  2)  Bill. 

Pier  and  , 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill. 
W o od  Green 
Urban  District 
•Council  Bill. 

Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo 
Railway 
•(Transfer) 
Bill  (changed 
to  Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo 
Railway  Bill.) 

Walker  and  

Wallsend 

Onion  Gas  

Bill.. 


as amended,  to  be  trae ;  and had gone  through 

•

  the Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

m  n 
i  u 
l a b l e;  and   be  printed. 

•  j. 

j

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks, as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Pier  and 
Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.  4)  Bill,  with 
an Amendment;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Pier  and 
Harbour  Provisional  Orders (No.   2)  Bill,  with 
Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Pier  and 
Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.  3)  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Wood  Green 
Urban  District  Council  Bill, with Amendments ; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Baker  Street 
and  Waterloo Railway  (Transfer)  Bill  (changed 
to Baker  Street and  Waterloo Railway  Bill), with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Walker  and 
Wallsend  Union  Gas  Bill,  with  Amendments; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

Midland  Great  

Western 

Railway  of  

Ireland  Bill.  


The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Midland 
Great  Western  Railway  of  Ireland  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence of  this  House. 

in the  matter to them  referred  ;  and  that he  was 
directed  to move,  That the  Committee  may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Gas and  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill  Gas and Water 

[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order, read  a second confirmation 
time ;  and  committed. 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved  itself  Supply 
iupply. 

into the  Committee  of  k 

[17th  allotted 
Day.] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £.331,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  for  the 
Salaries  and  Miscellaneous  Charges  of  the  War 
Office,  which  will  come  in  course  of  payment 
during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of 
March  1904: 

Friday,  llth  July,  1903 : 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left 

the  Chair to  make  his Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he 
was directed  to move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 
next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Pier  and  

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

<No.  4)  Bill.  


Ordered, That  the  Amendment  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional 
Orders  (No.  4)  Bill  be taken  into  consideration 
To-morrow. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving  Supply 
the  R e p o rt  from  the  Committee   of  S u p p ly   of t 9 th  J u l y] 
the  9th day  of this instant  July; 

eport' 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Pier  and  

Harbour 

Provisional 

Orders 

(No.   2)  Bill.  


Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional 
Orders  (No.  2)  Bill  be  taken  into  consideration 
To-morrow. 

Pier  and


Provisional


Orders'

{ N o.  3 )  Bill.


Ordered, That  the  Amendments  made by  the 
Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional 
Orders  (No. 3)  Bill  be taken  into  consideration 

  To-morrow. 

Supply

[17th  allotted


The  House, according  to Order, resolved itself 

  i n t  0  t h  e  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £.331,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  for  the 
Salaries  and  Miscellaneous  Charges of  the  War 
Office,  which  will  come  in  course  of  payment 
during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of 
March  1904: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question 
proposed, That Item  A  (Salaries) be  reduced  by 
£ .  100, in  respect  of  the  Salary  of  the  Secretary 
of  State  for  War—(Mr.  Pirie)  : 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House, That  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order of  the day being read,  for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [2nd July] 
the  2nd  day  of  this instant  J u l y; 

Eeport-

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t h  e  Wayg  and 

Committee of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Means. 

Resolved, That  this House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Innkeepers' 

into  consideration 
BiU,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee; 

the  Innkeepers'  Liability  L i a b l  l i ty  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Church 

Committee  on the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  

Discipline 

Resolved, That this House  will,  upon Monday  1  ' 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of the day  being read, for resuming  Crofters' 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  nroposed Holdings^ 
upon  the  1st  day  of  -April  last,  That  the  i ^ i s s e  ) 
(1886)   Amendment 
Crofters'  Holdings 
B'u-
Amendment  Bill  be now  read  a second  time;  

(Scotland)  Act 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  Order of the day being read, for  resuming  School  Board 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon the  18th day of  March last, That the School  Bill. 

I  I  4 

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m~k—11th July, 

1903. 

[No. 95„ 


Board  Electorate  (Scotland)  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into considera-  Metropolitan 

tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords to the ^iiway 
Metropolitan  District Railway  (Various  Powers) (Various 
Bill;  and  the same  were twice  read,  and  agreed  Powers)  Bill, 
to. 

Local 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Government 
(Ireland)  Bill.  Second  Beading  of  the  Local  Government 

(Ireland)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House  

hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their  

Lordships. 

' 

this day. 

Marriage 
with 
Foreigners 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Reading  of  the Marriage  with Foreigners 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Midland  and  Belfast  and  Northern  Counties counties 
Railways  Bill;  and  the  same  were  twice  read, Railways  Bill., 
and  agreed  to. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Midland  and 

upon Monday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Super-
annuation 
(Ireland)  Bill. , tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

• 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

The  Didcot,  Newbury,  and  Southampton  Rail-  Didcot, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming 
Cruelty  to 
Animals  Bill.  the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till this  day. 

Musical 
Copyright 
Bill  [Lords.'] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
[.Lords] ; 

• 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be.  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Town  Tenants 
The  Order of the day being  read, for  resuming 
(Ireland)  Bill.  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time: 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  Tuesday  next. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to 
sit  till  five  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till 
this day. 

[No.  95.]  

Friday,  11 th July,  1903.  


THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of the  clock,  


P  K AY  E E S. 

Provisional  MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report 

from one of the  Examiners  of  Petitions  for 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case of  the  following 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on 
the  First  Reading  thereof, the  Standing  Orders 
which  are applicable  thereto have  been  complied 
with,  viz.:— 

Order  Bills 
[Lords] 
(Standing 
Orders 
applicable 
thereto 
complied 
with.) 

Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  1) 

Bill  [Lords]. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
Great 
Northern 
tion  the Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Bailway  Bill.  Great  Northern  Railway  Bill;  and  the  same 

were  twice read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

way  Bill  [Lords']  was  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments. 

ta0^f 
Railway  B i l? 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  [Lords.]

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  . Mersey  Mersey  Docks-

Docks  and  Harbour  Board  Bill  [ Lords]  
now  read  the  third  time; 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That 
His  Majesty,  having  been  informed  of  the 
purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as far 
as His  Majesty's  interest  is concerned,  that  the 
House  may  do  therein  as they  shall  think  fit. 

b e   » n c}   Harbour 
Board  BiU 
[ Lords.]

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  Amendments.' 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Derby  Gas 
tion  the  Derby  Gas  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in Bil1 [Lords.J
the  Committee. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Dudley, 
tion  the  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District Stojirtmdge, 
and  District 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in  the Tramways 
Committee. 

[Lords.]

Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the third  time. 

The  House proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Poole  and 

tion  the  Poole  and  District  Electric  Traction  ®istvict 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Traction  Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third time,  [Lords.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  p i e r  and 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendment  made  Harbour 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Pro- o ^  l o n a  l 
visional  Orders  (No.  4)  Bill;  and  the  same  was  (No. 4)  Bill, 
twice read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  pierand 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  Harbour 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Pro­
visional  Orders  (No. 2)  Bill;  and  the  same  were  (No.   2)  Bill, 
twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House 
hath 



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2 1th  July. 

329 


Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill. 

Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Order 
Confirmation 
(London) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

National 
Education 
(Ireland.) 

hath  agreed  to the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House, according  to  Order, proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Pro­
visional  Orders  (No.  3)  Bill;  and the  same were 
twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  Education  Board  Provisional  Order 

Confirmation  (London)  Bill  [Lords]  was,  ac­
cording  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and 
committed. 

Mr.  Wyndham presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  the  Sixty-ninth  Report  of 
the  Commissioners  of  National  Education  in 
Ireland  (being  for  the  year  1902). 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Africa 
(No.  8,1903.) 

Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  on  Slavery 
and  Free  Labour  in  the  British  East  Africa 
Protectorate. 

Sugar 
Convention 
(Commercial, 
No.  6,1903.) 

Trade  Reports 
(Annual 
Series.) 
Treaty  Series 
(No.  11,  1903.) 

Copy  of  Findings of the  Permanent  Commis­
sion  established  under Article V I I.  of  the  Sugar 
Convention  of  5th  March  1902,  and  Report  of 
the British  Delegate. 

Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  3031 to  3033. 

Copy  of  the  Accession  of  Denmark  to  the 
International  Convention  of  9th  September 
1886,  establishing  an  International  Union  for 
the  Protection  of  Literary  and  Artistic  W orks ; 
and also  to  the  additional  Act  and  Declaration 
signed  at Paris  4th May  1896—lst  July  1903. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table. 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.  1)  BiU 
[Lords.]

No. 260. 

Mr.  Gerald Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order, dated  the  16th  day  of  this  instant  July, 
for  a Return  relative  to  the  Tramways  Orders 
Confirmation  (No.  1)  Bill 

[Lords],

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon 

the  Table;  and be  printed. 

Colonial 
Reports 
(Annual.) 

Trinidad. 

Trinidad. 

University  of 
Glasgow. 

No. 261. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,  by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Report  No.  389 
(Sierra  Leone, Annual  Report  for  1902). 

Copy  of  Papers  relating  to  the  recent  Dis­

turbances  at  Port  of  Spain,  Trinidad. 

Copy of  Report of the  Commission  of  Inquiry 
into  the  recent  Disturbances  at  Port  of  Spain,
Trinidad. 

Ordered, That  the said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The Lord Advocate  presented, pursuant  to the 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Abstract  of  Accounts  of  the  University  of 
Glasgow  for  the  year  ending  30th  September 
1902. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Public Records
(Supreme

  The  following  Paper,  pursuant  to  the  direc­
tions of  an  A ct  of  Parliament,  was  laid  upon 

Judicature.)

t he

  C l e rk

hJ  t he

  House,-Copy   of 
  ? f . 
t he  T a b le
Fourth  Schedule  containing  a  List  and  Par­
ticulars  of  Classes  of  Documents  existing  or 
accruing  in  the  Office of  His  Majesty's  Post­
master  General,  which  are  not  considered  of 
sufficient  public  value  to  justify  their  preserva­
tion  in the  Public  Record  Office. 

V O L.   158. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to  Irish  Land 

take into  consideration  the  Irish  Land  Bill,  as  B1U­
amended  in the  Committee. 

A  Clause  was  offered  to  be added  to  the  Bill 
(Compulsory acquisition of land).—(Mr. Timothy
31.  Healy.)

And  the  said Clause was brought  up,  and  read 

the first time. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now 
read  a  second  time:—The  said  Motion  and 
Clause  were  severally,  with leave  of  the  House, 
withdrawn. 

Another  Clause (Variable  head  rents)—(Mr. 
Timothy M.  Healy)—was  twice  read;  and  made 
part of the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  (Subdivided  holdings)—(Mr. 
Timothy M.  Healy)—was  twice  read;  and  made 
part of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 

the  Bill  (Abolition  of  landlord's  right  of  pre­
emption;.—(Mr.  T. W. Russell.) 

And  the said  Clause was brought  up, and read 

the first time. 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now 
read  a  second  time  :—The  said  Motion  and 
Clause  were  severally,  with  leave  of  the  House, 
withdrawn. 

Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 
the  Bill  ( Trinity  College  and  church  perpetuity 
leases).—(Mr.  Lonsdale.)

And the  said  Clause was brought  up, and read 

the first time. 

And  a  Motion  being  made, and the  Question 
being  put, That  the  said  Clause be  now  read  a 
second  time :—It  passed  in the  Negative. 

Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 

the  Bill  (Mill  farms).—(Mr.  Lonsdale.)

And  the  said Clause was brought  up, and read 

the first time. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and the  Question 
being put,  That  the  said  Clause be  now  read  a 
second  time:—It  passed  in  the  Negative. 

Then  an  Amendment  was made  to the  Bill, 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,  1. 25, by  leaving  out 
from the  beginning of  the  line to  the  end of  1. 3, 
in p.  2.—(Mr.  T.  W.  Russell.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out,  to  the  word 
"  may,"  in  1.  27,  stand  part of  the  Bill:—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of 
the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bili,  in  p.  3,  1.  34,  by  inserting, 
at the  end, the  words— 
"  (3)   In  entering 

into  agreements  for  the 
"  resale  of  any  land  to  the  vendor  of  an  estate 
"  the  Land  Commission  shall  have  regard  to 
"  the  amount  of  land  available  for  the  en­
"  largement  of  holdings,  where  they  consider 
"  such enlargement  necessary. 

" ( 4  )  Where  an  advance  is  made 

in  pur­
"  suance of  this  section  the  Judicial  Commis­
"  sioner  may, if  he  thinks  it  equitable,  on the 
"  application  of  any  person  who,  at  the date  of 
"  the sale of  the  land to the  Land  Commission, 
"  was  entitled  to  any  estate  in  remainder  or 
"  reversion  in  that land, order, upon  such  terms 
"  and  conditions  as  he  may  think  reasonable, 
"  that the land  so resold shall devolve  in  accord­
"  ance with  the  terms of  the  settlement  which 
"  at the date of  the sale to the Land  Commission 
"  affected it."—(Mr.  Wyndham.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 

words be  there inserted in  the  Bill; 

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330 

11th 
An  Amendment was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the said proposed Amendment  to the  Bill, in  1. 5, 
by  leaving  out the  words  "  an advance is made," 
and inserting  the words  "  any  land  is  resold  to 
"  the  vendor " —  (Colonel  Wyndham-Quia),—
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  an advance  is made"  stand part of the proposed 
Amendment  to  the  Bill:—It  passed  in  the 
Negative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  any  land  is  resold  to  the  vendor "  be  inserted 
in  the  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill:—It 
was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That 

the 

words— 

" ( 3  )  In  entering  into  agreements  for  the 
"  resale  of  any land  to  the  vendor  of  an  estate 
"  the  .Land  Commission  shall  have  regard  to 
"  the amount of  land  available  for  the  enlarge­
"  ment  of  holdings, where  they  consider  such 
"  enlargement  necessary. 

(4)  Where  any  land  is  resold to  the vendor 
"  in  pursuance of this section  the Judicial  Com­
"  missioner  may,  if  he  thinks  it  equitable, on 
"  the  application  of any  person who,  at the date 
"  of  the  sale of  the  land to the  Land  Commis­
"  sion, was  entitled  to  any  estate  in remainder 
"  or  reversion  in  that  land, order,  upon  such 
"  terms and conditions  as  he  may  think reason­
"  able, that  the  land  so  resold  shall devolve  in 
"  accordance  with  the  terms of  the  settlement 
"  which  at  the  date  of  the  sale  to  the  Land 
"  Commission  affected  i t"  be  inserted  in p.  3, 
1. 34,  of  the  Bill:—-It  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1.  39,  by  inserting, 
after the word  "  pasturage," the  words  " acquir­
"  ing foreshore  or  land  for  raising  sand, gravel, 
"  or  seaweed,  or for  the  construction  of  piers." 
—(Mr.  Timothy M.  Healy.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there inserted  in the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  9,  L  3,  by  inserting, 
after the word  "  agreement,"  the  words  " by  all 
"  persons interested."—(Sir  John  Colomb.) 

And  the  Question  being proposed,  That those 
words be there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  10,  1. 28,  by  inserting, 
after the word  "  Commission,"  the  words  "  that 
the estate has been registered  under the Local 
"  Registration  of  Title  (Ireland) Act,  1891, or." 
—(Mr.  Timothy M.  Healy.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words be  there  inserted  in  the Bill: —The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  12,  1.  21,  by  leaving 
out the words  "  or making."—(Mr.  Farrell.)

And  the  Question  being put,  That  the words 
proposed  to be left out  staDd part of  the  Bill:— 
It  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  15,  1. 17,  by  inserting, 
after  the  word  "  estate,"  the  words  " where 
"  the  purchase  money  thereof  is  sufficient  to 
"  discharge  all  claims  affecting  the  same  and." 
—(Sir  Lewis  M'lver.)

And  the Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be there inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  15,  1.  27,  by  leaving 
out  from  the  beginning  of  Subsection  (8)  ot 
Clause  24  to  the  word  "  all,"  in  1.  33.—(Mr. 
Serjeant Hemphill.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words proposed  to  be  left out stand  part of  the 
Bill:—The  said proposed  Amendment  was, with 
leave of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  16,  1. 31,  by  inserting, 
after  the  word  "  advances,"  the  words  "  Pro­
"  vided  that  this  subsection  shall  not apply  in 
"  any  case  where  the  Land  Commission  are 
"  satisfied  that  it  is  not  owing  to  any  act  or 
"  default  of  such  person  that  his  title  is  not 
"  established,  and  the  amount  of  his  claim 
"  invested  as aforesaid."—(Mr.  Butcher.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That those 
words be there inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  16,  1.  34,  by  leaving 
(3)  of  Clause  25. —  (Mr. 
out  Subsection 
Butcher.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words proposed  to be  left out stand  part  of  the 
Bill  :—The  said proposed Amendment  was, with 
leave of the  House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  17,  1.  1, by  leaving  out 
the  words 
"  ments  entered  into,"  and  inserting  the  word 
"  sanctioned  "—(Sir  Lewis  M'lver),—instead 
thereof. 

in  the  case  of  agree­

"  shall 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out stand  part of  the 
Bill:—The  said proposed  Amendment  was, with 
leave of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  20,  1.  35,  by  leaving 
out  Clause  38.—(Mr.  T.  W. Russell.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
of  Clause  38, to  the word  «  the," in  1. 36, stand 
part  of  the  Bill:—It  was  resolved 
in  the 
Affirmative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  "24,  1.  6,  by  inserting, 
at  the  end,  the  words  "  (3)  The  vendor  shall, 
"  out of  the  percentage  payable  to  him  under 
"  this  section,  pay  and  discharge  such  of  the 
"  costs of  and  incidental  to  the  sale  as would 
"  but  for  this  provision  be payable  out of  the 
"  purchase money  of  the  estate.  Provided  that 
"  the  amount of  the  costs  so  payable  shall not 
"  exceed  three  per  cent,  on  the  amount of  the 
"  purchase  money  of 
the  estate."  —  (Mr. 
Butcher.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words be there  inserted  in the  Bill:—It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Then 

No. 95.]  3  EDW.  Y I I.  

11th 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made   to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  24,  1.  17,  by  inserting, 
at  the  end,  the  words  "  nor  to  any  estate  as to 
"  which  an  absolute  order  for  sale  was  made  in 
"  the  Land  Judge's  Court  prior   to  the  first  day 
"  of  January  nineteen  hundred  and  one,  where 
"  such  order  after  the  passing  of  this  A ct  has 
' Estate'  for  the  purpose 
"  been  discharged. 
"  of  this  subsection  shall  include  any  portion  of 
"  an  estate."—(Mr.  Timothy M.  Healy.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  24,  1, 37, by  inserting, 
after  the  word  "  in,"  the  words— 

" ( a)  bonds,  debentures,   or  mortgages 
"  secured  upon  rates or taxes  levied  under 
"  the  authority  of  any  Act   of  Parliament 
"  or  Provisional  Order  by  any  municipal 
"  corporation  or  other  local  authority  in 
"  the  United  Kingdom  which  shall   be 
"  authorised  to  borrow  on  such  security  ; 
"  (b)  ground  rents  arising  out   of  here­
"  ditaments  in  the  United  Kingdom,  and 
"  not  exceeding  in  amount  one-fourth  part 
"  of  the  annual  value  at a rack  rent  of  the 
"  premises  out  of  which  such  ground  rents 
"  issue; 

"  (c)  debentures   or  mortgages  of  railway 

"  companies  in  the  United  Kingdom  in­
"  corporated  by  Act   of  Parliament; 

"  (d)  stocks   or  shares of  any  tramway  or 
"  light  railway 
is 
"  guaranteed  from  or  charged  upon  rates 
"  under  the  Tramways  (Ireland) Acts  ; 

interest  upon  which 

" ( e  )  bonds,  debentures,  or  mortgages 
"  secured  upon  any  investments  in  which 
"  trustees  are  authorised  by  this  or  any 
"  other  A ct   to  invest  trust  funds ; 

"  ( f)  debentures   or  fully  paid  shares  or 
"  stocks  of  any  railway  or  commercial  or 
"  industrial  company  in  the  United  King­
"  dom,  provided  that  the  sufficiency of  such 
"  investment  to  realise  the  sum  invested 
"  therein  upon  the  death of  the  tenant  for 
"  life  or  the  termination  of  the  trust  shall 
"  be  secured  to  the  satisfaction  of  the 
"  public  trustee  under  this  A c t;   or  ( g ) ." 

—(Mr.  Duke.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then other Amendments were made  to the Bill. 
Another  Amendment  was  proposed   to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  29,  1. 28, by  inserting, 
after  the  word  "  tenant,"  the  words  "  provided 
"  that  no  arrears  shall  be  recoverable where  the 
"  tenant  has paid  a  sum  equivalent  to  a  year's 
"  rent  within  the  year  immediately  preceding 
"  such  offer."—(Mr.  Timothy  M.  Healy.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed   to  be 
made  to  the  Bill, in  p.  29,  1. 39,  by  inserting, 
at  the  end,  the  words  "  Every  such  reference 
"  for  reconsideration  shall  contain  the  reasons 
"  thereof,  and  a  copy  of  such  reasons  shall  be 
"  forwarded  to  the  Treasury,  and  shall  forth­
"  with  be  published  in  the  '•Dublin  Gazette.' 
"  The  Land  Commission  shall  include  in  their 
"  annual  report  to  Parliament  an explanation  of 
"  any variation made by them in  a report  on such 
"  reconsideration."—(Mr.  Timothy M.  Healy.) 

VOL.  158. 

July. 
331 
I  And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave   of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  32,  1. 15,  by  inserting, 
after  the  word  "determined,"  the  words  " a f t er 
"  hearing  the  parties."  —  (Mr.  Timothy  M. 
Healy.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed 

to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  33,  1.  9,  by  inserting, 
after  the  word  " A c t s ,"  the  words  ''Provided 
"  that,  in  any  case  where  no  part  of  such 
"  guarantee  deposit  has  been  actually  applied, 
"  in  pursuance  of  the  Land  Purchase  Acts,  for 
"  five  years  after  the  date  that  the holding  in 
"  respect  of  which  the  same  was  retained  was 
"  vested  in  the  purchaser  thereof,  the  Land 
"  Commission  shall,  on  application,  pay  the 
"  same  to  the  person  entitled  thereto."—(Sir 
Lewis  M'lver.) 

And the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave   of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made   to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed   to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  37,1.  15, by  leaving  out 
Subsection  (3)   of  Clause  83. —  (Mr.  T.  W. 
Russell.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed to  be  left out  stand  part  of  the  Bill:— 
It  was  resolved  in  the Affirmative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed 

to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  37,  1. 35, by  inserting, 
at the  end,  the  words  "  having  not  less than  five 
"  years'  experience  under  the  Land  Commis­
"  sion."—(Mr.  Timothy  M.  Healy.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed   to  be 
made  to  the  Bill,  in  p.  38,  1.  5.  by  inserting, 
after the  word  "  assessor,"  the  words  "  who  shall 
"  be  appointed  by  the  Lord  Lieutenant  after 
"  consultation  with  the  Land  Commission."— 
(Mr.  T.  W.  Russell.) 

And  the Question  being  put, That those words 
be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  passed   in  the 
Negative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made   to  the 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time  Bill  281. 

upon  Tuesday  next;  and   be  printed. 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  Metropolitan 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Streets Streets 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   1. 
Question  again  proposed,  That  the  Clause 

stand part  of  the  Bill  : 

Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  N o.   2,  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the  

Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the  Committee  

had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him   to  

report  the  same,  without  Amendment.  


u  u  2 

Ordered, 

332 

lUh—15th

July. 

1903.  [No. 92. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Licensing 
Acts 
(Scotland) 
Consolidation 
and  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into consideration  the Licensing Acts (Scotland) 
Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill,  as  amended 
in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Tuesday  next. 

Naval  Works 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Works  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Tuesday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
( N o.  2 )  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Statute  Law 
Egvision 
(Scotland) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Statute  Law  Revision  (Scotland)  Bill 
[.Lords]  was,  according  to  Order, read  a  second 
time;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Tuesday  next. 

Innkeepers'
Liability  Bill.

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
j nt 0  consideration  the  Innkeepers'  Liability 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Day
Schools^1
(Ireland)  Bill.   {.Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Industrial  Schools 

Committee  on  the  Day 

^ 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Labourers 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland)  Acts   Second  Reading  of  the  Labourers  (Ireland) 
Amendment 

A c t  8  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

L o c al 
'Government  Second  Reading  of 
({Ireland)  Bill.   ( I r d a n d)

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

  B  m 

.  & 

•Cruelty  to 
Animals 
Jill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order of  the  day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day   of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Musical 
Copyright  Bill  Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
[Lords.]

r  W s

j 

; 

Birmingham 
District 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords,j 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Ashton  reported  from  the  Committee  on 
the Birmingham District Tramways Bill [  Lords];
That,  in  pursuance of  a Resolution of  the  House 
of  Commons  ofthe  21st  March  last, the  consents 
of  the  County  Councils   of  Warwickshire  and 
Worcestershire  to  the  Bill  were  proved  before 
the  Committee,  and  consequently  Tramways 
Nos.  1,  1A, 2,  3, 4, 5,  and  6 remain  in  the  Bill. 
Mr.  Ashton  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  ;  That  they had  examined  the  allegations 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the  same, and  found  the  same, 

as  amended, to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  v i de  Supple-
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

1 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  upon   London  school 

Monday  next,  the  London  School  Board  (Hill- Board 
drop Road  Site)  Bill  was read,  and  discharged, 

jjJ^ gj^) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

Ordered, That  the  Shops  (Early  Closing)  Bill   Shops  (Early 
B m 

[Lords]  be  read  a second  time  upon  Wednesday  
next.

r

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Gas  Orders 
from  the  Committee  on  the  Gas  Orders'  Con- S ^ s 1 1  ^ 1 1 
firmation  (No.   1)  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had 
considered  the said Orders ;  that the said  Orders  [Provisional 
ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  Onferecon­
directed  him to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amend­
ment, to  the  House. 

  r m 

1 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported  Gas  Orders 
from  the  Committee  on  the  Gas  Orders  C o n -C o n f i r m a t i on 
firmation  (No.   2)  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had  [Xords.] 1 
considered  the  said Orders ;  that  the said  Orders  [Provisional 
ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had ^ e rs  con-
directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amend­
ments, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  next. 

The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Water  Orders 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Water  Orders  Con­
firmation Bill  [Lords]  ;  That they  had considered   [Provisional 
the  said  Orders  ;  that  the  said  Orders  ought  to  Orders  con-
be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had  directed  him 
to  report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,   to  the 
House. 

firmed-] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Lochneii 

the  Lochnell  Estate  Bill 
r 
Amendment. 
'  Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
Table  ;  and  be printed.

[Lords],  without  f f  a t | B m 

[Lords. ] 

raent 

the 

to

Votes. 

The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
from  the  Committee  on  the  Chard  Corporation 
Gas  and  Electricity  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the 
Preamble  of  the Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so 
as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the  Bill  as 
amended  in the  Committee,  and found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto,  and 
had  amended  the  Title  of  the  Bill. 

Chard 
Corporation 
Gas  and 
Electricity 
Bill 
[Title 
amended.] 

[Lm-ds.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed, 

1 

' 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   Dewsbury, 
from  the  Committee  on  the  Dewshnry,  Batley,  Batley, and 
and  Birstal  Tramways  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  x^mways 
had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in  the  Bill  [Lords.]
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  verbally  amended  the 
same,  and  found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be 
true  ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered% 

 
 
 
 
No. 95.]  3  EDW.  VII. 

11th—20th July. 

333 


Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Mid  Yorkshire 
Tramways 
Bili [JLords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the  

Votes. 


Taff  Vale 
Railway  Bill 
'{Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
-ment to  the 
Votes. 

Maryport 

Harbour  Bill  

•J_Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
the  Mid  Yorkshire Tramways  Bill  [Lords], with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
the  Taff  Vale  Railway  Bill  [Lords'],  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
from  the  Committee  on  the  Maryport  Harbour 
Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended the same so  as  to make  it  con­
sistent  with  the  provisions  of  the Bill  as passed 
by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same,  as 
amended, to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the 
Bill, and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  An  Irvine  and 
Act   to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the ^ter°Board 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland) Act, order 
1899,  relating  to  Irvine  and  District  Water  Confirmation 
Board  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  con-Bl11  {Lords.]
currence  of this  House. 

The  Glasgow  Corporation 

(Police)  Order   Glasgow  


Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  Corporation  

time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  order
  > 
upon  Monday  the  27th  day  of this instant  July;  Confirmation 
and to be  printed. 

Bil1 

The  Irvine  and  District  Water  Board  Order  Irvine  and 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  ^atoBoard 
time:  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  Order 
upon  Monday  the  27th  day of  this instant July;  Confirmation 
and to be  printed. 

Bill 283. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  twenty-eight  minutes  before  Six  

of  the  clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


Barry  Railway
Bill  [Lords.]

  The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 

  the  Barry  Railway  Bill  [Lords],  with  Amend­

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

ments. 

m  
j t 
•  a  i 
l a b l e;  and  be printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Elementary 
Education  Amendment  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  9)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

[No.  96.] 
Monday,  2Oth July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

*  <r R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report Naval  Works  

i l  l 
from  one  of  the Examiners  of Petitions  for  (Portsmouth 

Barracks 
Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of the  following  Site)  Bill  

Bill,  referred,  pursuant  to  the  Order  of  the  (Standing 

House  of  the  14th  day  of  July,  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable 
Orders  which  are  applicable  thereto  have  not thereto  not 
been complied  with, viz.  :— 

Naval  Works  (Portsmouth  Barracks  Site)  


complied 
with.) 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Electric  Light­
ing  Provisional  Orders  (No.   5)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

Bill. 


Ordered, That  the  Report  be referred  to  the  


Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders.  


The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Wigan  Cor­
poration  Tramways  Bill,  with  Amendments; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Middlesbrough
Corporation  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the concurrence  of this  House. 
The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Pontypridd  Urban 
District  Council  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

Frinton­
o  i> Sea 
Sea  Defences 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Cardiff 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Aston  Manor 
Improvement 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Lunacy  Acts 
Amendment 
(London) 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Glasgow 
Corporation 
(Police) 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made by  this  House  to  the  Frinton-on-Sea  Sea 
Defences Bill  [Lords],  without any  Amendment. 
The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  bv  this  House  to  the  Cardiff Railway  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Aston  Manor 
Improvement  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An 
Act  to  authorise  the  London  County  Council 
to  provide receiving  Houses  for  the  reception  of 
persons  mentally  affected  or  alleged  to  be  of 
unsound  mind,  and  to  authorise  the  detention 
of  such  persons  in  such  Houses,  and  for  other 
purposes  connected  therewith;  to  which  the 
jLords desire  the concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,  An 
Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating  to  Glasgow  Corporation  Police; 

VOL.  158. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera- Baker  Street 
tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the  ^ ^ g ^  0 
Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  Bill;  and  81 w ay 
1  ' 
the  same  were twice  read,  and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Midland 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords to  the  Great  Western 
Midland  Great  Western  Railway  of  Ireland  irdandUBill. 
Bill;  and  the  same  were twice  read,  and  agreed 
to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Walker  and 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to the  Wallsend 
--  Union  Gas 
-
Walker  and  Wallsend Union  Gas  Bill;  and  the Bill. 
same were  twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

— 

- -

- 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered, That  the  Amendments  made by  the  Wood  Green 

Lords  to  the  Wood  Green  Urban  District  Gas  g ^ i l  f 
Bill  be  taken  into  consideration  upon  Monday 
next. 

u  u  3 

The 

V i de  Supple.
ment  totne
Votes.

Message from 
"the  Lords. 

Elementary 
Flducation 
.Amendment 
Bill. 

Local 
•Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
<No.  9)  Bill. 
Electric 
Lighting 
Provisional 
•Orriers 
(No.   5)  Bill. 

Wigan 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Bill. 

M iddl esbrough 
•Corporation 
Bill. 

Pontypridd 
Urban  District 
Council  Bill 
[Lords.] 

 
334 

20th July. 

1903.  [No  96,  


The  Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power  Bill 
Carmarthen-
shire  Electric  [.Lords]  was  read  the third time, and  passed,  with 
Power  Bill 
\_Lords.~]  Amendments. 

Fife  Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Saint  Philip's 
Chapel 
(Regent 
Street)  BiU 
[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships 

The  Fife  Electric  Power  Bill  [  Lords)  was 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed, with  Amend­
ments. 

1 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That the  Saint Philip  s 
Chapel  (Regent  Street)  Bill  [Lords]   be  now 
read  the  third  time  ; 

Sir  Charles Dilhe,  by  His Majesty's  Command, 
acquainted 
the  House,  That  His  Majesty, 
having  been  informed  of  the  purport  of  the 
Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as far  as  His  Majesty's 
interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House  may  do 
therein  as  they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Bournemouth 
Tram^yg11
Bill  [Lords.]  Bill  [Lords],  as amended in  the  Committee. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
  Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways 

tion 

the

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire  Tram­

Nottingham- 
r?ir>, an,d 
Tramways6  ways  Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third time. 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Sutton 
Coldfield 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
the  Sutton  Coldfield  Corporation  Bill 

tion 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  the  third  time. 

Bangor 
Corporation 
BiU [Lords.] 

Brighton 
Corporation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Pentillie 
Estate  Bill 
[Lords.] 

South 
Staffordshire 
Tramways 
BiU [Lords.] 

Gas  Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.   1)  BiU 
[Lords.] 

The  Bangor  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was 

read  a second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  Brighton  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was 

Table. 

read  a second  time ;  and  committed. 

The  Pentillie  Estate  Bill  [Lords]  was read  a 

second  time  ;  and  committed. 

The  South  Staffordshire  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  com-
mitted. 

The  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Bill 
[Lords]  was, according  to  Order,  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]
Water  Orders 
Confirmation  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded  to 

Gas Orders 
(Nofl5n BuT
[Lords.i 

t a ke 

i n t0
firmation 

The  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Tramways 

Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  Orders 
second  time  ;  and  committed. 

Confirmation 
(No.   1) BiU 
[Lords.] 
Ordered, That leave be given  to  bring  in  a  Bill  Scottish 
to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Episcopal 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  Widows  and 
1899, relating  to  the  Scottish  Episcopal  Clergy  Orphans' 
Widows  and  Orphans'  Fund:  And  that  the  Fund  Order 
Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor  General  for 
Scotland do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Clergy 

Confirmation. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a   Scottish 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Episcopal 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,   Widows and 
1 8 9 9,  relating  to  the  Scottish  Episcopal  Clergy   Orphans' 
Widows  and  Orphans'  Fund:  And  the  same F n nd   Order 
was  ordered  to  be  taken  into  consideration  upon Confirmation 
Friday  next. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read;  and  ordered to lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an  Trade 

Order,  dated  the  16th day  of  this  instant  July,  ^n°/t°e°,ies a n  d 
for  Returns  relative   to  Trade  (Colonies  and  Kingdom.) 
United  Kingdom). 

Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,   by  His  Somaliland 
Majesty's  Command,  —  Copy   of  Despatches  (Despatches.) 
relative  to  the  Operations   of  the  Somaliland 
Field  Force. 

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  also  presented,  pur-   Army 
suant  to  the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  (Militia). 
Parliament,  —  Copy  of  Further  Regulations 
relating  to  the  Militia. 

Copy  of  Further  Regulations  relating  to  the  Army  Reserve. 

Army  Reserve. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  William Anson  presented, by  His Majesty's  Board  of 
Command, —Copy   of  Syllabuses  and  Lists  of  Education. 
Apparatus  applicable  to  Schools  and  Classes 
other  than  Elementary  (from  1st  August  1903 
to  3 1 st  July  1 9 0 4 ). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Mr. Arthur  Elliot presented,  by  His  Majesty's   Government 
Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Principal  Laboratory-
Chemist  upon  the  Work  of  the  Government 
Laboratory  for  the  year  ended  31st March  1903, 
with  Appendices. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented, pursuant  to  County 
the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament, —  O ^ rs  and 
Account  of  Receipts  and  Payments  under  the  (i i ei and)  Act, 
County  Officers and  Courts  (Ireland) Act,  187  7, 1877. 
' 
during  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903. 

No. 263. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative   to  the 
County  Officers and  Courts  (Ireland) Act,  1877, 
be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Trade Reports 

jesty's  Command,—Copies  of  Diplomatic  and ( A n n u al 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3034
' 
and  3035. 

enes-­

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

  consideration  the  Gas  Orders  Con­

The  following  Paper,  pursuant   to  the  direc-  Supreme 

(No.   2)  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in 

the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

tions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,  was  laid  upon  Court  (Rules.) 
the  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Copy 
of  Rules of  the  Supreme  Court,  dated  14th  July 
1 9 0 3. 

Ordered, 

 
No. 101.] 3  EDW.  V I I. 

21th July. 

335 


Parochial 
Medical 
Officers 
(Scotland.) 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before this House, 
a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Parishes  in  the 
Counties of  Orkney, Shetland, Caithness,  Suther­
land, Ross  and  Cromarty, Inverness, and  Argyll,
in  which  the  Office  of  Resident  Parochial 
Medical  Officer has  been  vacant  within  the  last 
Seven  years,  stating  (a)  Name  of  Parish; 
(b)  Number  of  Times  a  vacancy  has  occurred; 
(c)  Length   of  Time  the  Office has been  vacant 
in  each  case.—(Mr.  Cathcart  Wason.) 

Licences 
Renewal  and 
Transfer  Bill.

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill. 

London, 
Brighton,  and 
South  Coast 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.'] 

Mersey  Docks 
and  Harbour 
Board  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Lanarkshire 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Licences  Renewal  and 
Transfer  Bill  be read  a second  time upon  Friday 

1 

J

,
next. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth: 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Pier  and 
Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.  5)  Bill,  with 
an Amendment;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  London,  Brighton, 
and  South  Coast  Railway  Bill  [Lords], without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Mersey  Docks  and 
Harbour  Board  Bill 
[Lords'],  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An 
Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating  to the  Lanarkshire  Tramways  ; to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

Lanarkshire
OrderWayS
Confirmation
Bill  [Lords.]
Bill 284.

The  Lanarkshire Tramways  Order  Confirma­
l i on  B i l1   l L o r d s\  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Tuesday 
  the  28th  day  of  this  instant  July;  and  to  be 
  printed. 

Pier  and 
Harbour 

Orders
(No.  5)  Bill.

Ordered,  That  the  Amendment  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional 
Orders  (No.  5)  Bill  be  taken  into  consideration 

  To-morrow. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

[18th  allotted 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  I Y. 

1.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding  £.617,101,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty, to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment during  the year  ending  on the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for the  Expenses  of  the  Com­
in  Ireland,
missioners  of  National  Education 
including  a  Grant  in  Aid  of  the  Teachers' 
Pension  Fund,  Ireland: 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question,  That 
a Sum, not  exceeding  £ . 617,001,  be  granted  for 
the  said  Service—(Mr.  Thomas  0,Donnell),—
put,  and  negatived. 

Original  Question  put, and agreed  to. 
2.   £ . 530  to  complete  the  Sum 

for  the 
Expenses  of  the  Office  of  the  Commissioners 
for  managing  certain  School  Endowments  in 
Ireland. 

3.   £ .  707 to complete the Sum for  the  Salaries 
and Expenses of the National  Gallery of  Ireland,
including  a  Grant  in  Aid  for  the  purchase  of 
Pictures. 

4.   £ . 2,300 to  complete  the  Sum for  a  Grant 
in  Aid   of  the  Expenses  of  the  Queen's Colleges 
in  Ireland. 

Resolutions  to be  reported. 

Class  II. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  106,499, be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray the  Charge  which  will  come in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31 st day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Department  of  Agriculture  and  other 
Industries and Technical Instruction  for  Ireland,
and  of  the Services administered  by that  Depart­
ment, including  sundry  Grants  in  Aid  : 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  W ays  and  Means reported,  That 
the  Committee  had come to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

Poor 
Prisoners' 
Defence  Bill. 

N o.  2 6 4. 

Mr.  Bousfield reported  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  the  Poor  Prisoners'  Defence  Bill; 
That  they  had  considered  the  said  Bill,  and 
taken  evidence  thereon,  which  they  had  agreed 
to  report  to  the  House  ;  and had gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

morrow. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Bill 285.

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Select  Committee,  be  re-committed  to  a  Com­
mittee  of  the  whole  House,  for  Friday  next; 
and  be  printed. 

Patriotic 
Fund. 

Mr.  Speaker 
puts  the 
Question 
(pursuant   to 
S.O. No.  11.) 

A  Motion  was  made, and the  Question  being 
proposed,  That leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a  Bili 
to reorganise  the  administration  of  the  Patriotic 
Fund—(Mr.  Pretyman)-,

And  the  Motion  being  opposed,  after a brief 
explanatory  statement  from  the  Member  who 
made  the  Motion  and  from  a  Member  who 
opposed  it,  Mr.  Speaker  put  the  Question  in 
pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  11. 

And 

the  Question  was  resolved 

in  the 

Affirmative. 

Ordered, That  Mr. Pretyman  and  Mr.  Arnold-

Patriotic Fund
B111­

Bill  286.

Forster  do  prepare,  and  bring in  the  Bill. 
  Mr.  Pretyman  accordingly  presented  a Bill  to 
reorganise  the  administration  of  the  Patriotic 
  Fund  :  And  the  same  was  read  the  first time; 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Monday  next;  and to  be  printed. 

VOL.  158. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that  the  Committee  had 
made  Progress  in  the  matter to  them  referred; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House,  according to Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

[18th  allotted. 
Day.] 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  III. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.  33,600,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge which  will  come in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending on  the 31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  Criminal  Prosecutions  and 
other Law  Charges  in  Ireland: 

u  u  4 

Whereupon 

 
 
 
 
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20th-21st  July. 

1903. 

[No. 96. 


Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question 
proposed,  That  Item  A  (Salaries)  be  reduced 
by   £ . 500,  in  respect  of  the  Salary  of  the 
Attorney  General  for  Ireland—( Mr.  Farrell)  : 

Tuesday,  21 st July,  1903 : 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman  left 

the  Chair  to make his Report  to the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred  ;  and  that  he 
was directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to sit  again. 

Resolved,  That this House  will, upon  Wednes­
day  next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said 
Committee. 

[2nd  July] 
Eeport. 

The  Order of the day  being read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  2nd day  of  this instant  July; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Eeport. 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  9th day  of  this instant  July; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and Means  ; 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Wednes­
day  next, resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Bankers 
(Ireland)  Act 
Eepeal  Bill. 

The  Order of the day being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  lst  day  of  this  instant July,  That  the 
Bankers  (Ireland)  Act  Repeal  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Justices  of  the 
Peace  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Police  (Super­
annuation) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Police  (Superannuation) 
B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Prevention  ot 
Corruption 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order of  the  day being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
Bill 
in  the  Standing 
Committee  ; 

[Lords],  as  amended 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Ireland 
Development 
Grant  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this day. 

Bishopric  of  

Bristol  BiU  

[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a second  time 

this  day. 

Eailways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com-  Commissioners 
missioners  Bill  [Lords] 

^  [Lords.] 

-, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bishoprics  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics of  Soathwark  South wark and 
and  Birmingham Bill  [Lords]; 

BilffiorJs!]

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Expiring  Laws 

Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-  Continuance 
tinuance  Bill;  


Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  d a y. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  London  


Third  Reading  of  the  London Education  Bill; 

^cation 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the third  time  


upon  Wednesday  next.  


The  Order  of  the  day being  read,  for  taking  Employment 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  ^Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee; 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bili  be  taken into  further 

consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Port  of 
Committee  on the  Port  of London (re-committed)  London  BiU-
Bill; 

Resolved, That this  House will, upon  Wednes­
day  next, resolve itself into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Sugar 
Second  Reading  of the  Sugar  Convention  Bill;   Convention 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time  1  ' 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  South  Alrioan 
Second  Reading of  the  South  African  Loan  and L o an  a nd  W ar 
War  Contribution  Bill;  
Contribution 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 
Second  Reading  of  the  Electric  Lighting  Lighting 
(London)  m 

[Lords]; 

Ordered, 1 hat  the  Dill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-  Improvements­
ments (Funds)  Bill;  
(Funds)Bill. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution   (Dissolution 
of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill; 
Districteand 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Adjustments)' 

this day. 

BiU-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Patent  Office 

Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  TEx- Extension 
penses] ; 

[Expenses.] 

t 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself into the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

Third  Reading  of the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill;  

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The 



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Burgh Police 

BUL^11^ 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland) 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Church 
Discipline 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Day 
. 
Schools™1 
(Ireland)  Bill.  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Industrial  Schools 

Committee  on  the  Day 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House   Military 

c  

l - 

will,  this  day,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  J^ or,£S,.,  ,  , 
[Consolidated 
, 
to  consider  of  making  further  provision  tor  Fun(j.] 
defraying  the  Expenses  of  certain  Military 
Works  and  other  Military  Services,  and   to 
authorise  the  issue  out  of the  Consolidated  Fund 
of  such  Sums  as  may  be  required  for  those 
purposes—(Lord  Stanley) ; 

•• 

£ 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer,  by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been  informed   of  the 
subject-matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it  to 
the  consideration  of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Prevention  of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Rivereand*  Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution 
streams Bill.   o f  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

British  and 
Irish  Meat 
Protection 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat 
Protection  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit till  five  minutes  after  Twelve   of  the  

clock  on  Tuesday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


[No.  97.] 

Tuesday,  21st  July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

upon  Monday  next. 

P R A Y E R S. 

The Order   of  the day being  read, for resuming 
Parliamentary 
Voters 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
Biif.1S 18   0 n  upon  the  28th  day   of  April  last,  That  the 
Parliamentary  Voters  Registration  Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That  the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Wednesday  next. 

Housing  of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Classes'*'118  Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
(Repayment  Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill  ; 
of  Loans) 
J*111, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Marriage with 
Foreigners 
B l lL 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Marriage  with 

of 

Second  Reading  
Foreigners  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Poor  Law 
Super- 
(IreCd) nBill.  tion  (Ireland!)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  tune 

this  day. 

Labourers 
(Ireland)  Acts  Second  Reading   of  the  Labourers 
Amendment  Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ireland) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Local 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Government  Second  Reading   of  the  Local  Government 
(Ireland)  Bill.  (Jreland)  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

r p H  E  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed the  House   The  Chairman 
I 
man of  Ways  and  Means. 

of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chair-  Ways  and 

Means. 

The  Derby  Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the   Derby  Gas  Bill 

third time,  and  passed, with  Amendments. 

[Lords.] 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships; 

The  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District  Tram-  Dudley, 
ways  Bill  \Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  Stourbridge, 
and  District 
passed,  w i th   an  A m e n d m e n t. 
Tramwavs 

- S  

. J 

j  

J 

j 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  Bill  [Lords.]

the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the same, with an Amendment;  to 
which this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Lochnell  Estate  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  Lochnell 

third  time,  and  passed. 

^tate ®iU 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  L 

",J 

the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  Poole  and  District  Electric  Traction  Bill   Poole and 

[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, Electric 
with  Amendments. 

Traction  Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  [Lords.]

the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Tafl  Vale 


tion  the  Taff  Vale Railwav  Bill  [Lords]. 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  L 

Railway  Bill  

-J 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  resuming 
Cruelty to 
Animals Bill,  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Pier  and 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendment  made  ^aAour^ 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Pro-  orders 0"3 
visional  Orders  (No.  5)  Bill;  and  the  same   (No.   5)  Bill, 
was twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That the Debate   be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

Musical 
Copyright 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill 
j - j ^] 

^  

. 

& 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

VOL.  158. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

• 

The  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2 )  Bill  Gas Orders 
[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  ( ^ ^ m i  f 
[Lords,]  ' 
time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

XX 

Ordered, 



' 

338 
'''  Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which'this  H ouse  doth  desire the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

• 

21 st July. 	

Boyal  Assent. 

A  Message  was  delivered  by  Thomas  Dacres 
Butler,  Esquire,  Yeoman  Usher  of  the  Black 
R o d: 

Mr.  Speaker, 

• 

The  Lords  authorised   by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commission,  for  declaring  His  Boyal 
Assent  to  several  Acts  agreed  upon  by  both 
Houses,  desire  the immediate  attendance  of this 
Honourable  House  in  the  House  of.  Peers,  to 
hear the  Commission  read. 

Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker,  with  the  House, 
And  being

went  up  to  the  House  of  Peers 
returned; 

Mr.  Speaker  reported,  That the  House, at the 
desire  of  the  Lords  authorised  by  virtue of  His 
Majesty's  Commission,  had  been  at  the  House 
of  Peers, where  a  Commission  under  the  Great 
Seal  was  read, giving,  declaring,  and  .notifying
the  Boyal  Assent  to  the  several  Acts  therein 
mentioned;  and  that  the  Lords  thereby  autho­
rised  had declared  the  Royal  Assent  to  the  said 
Acts,  as follow : 

1.	  County  Councils  (Bills  in  Parliament)

Act,  1903. 

2.	  Education 

(Provision 

of  Working

Balances)  Act,  1903. 

3.  Contracts  (India  Office) Act,  1903. 
4.  Post  Office (Money  Orders)  Act,  1903. 
o.	  Elementary  Education  Amendment  Act,

1903. 

6.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­

visional  Orders  Confirmation  (Housing 
of  Working  Classes)  Act,  1903. 

7.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (Poor  Law)  Act,
1903. 

:	  S.  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 

: 

Orders  Confirmation (No. 9) Act,  1903. 

9.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders Confirmation (No.  10) Act.  1903. 
10.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders Confirmation (No.  12) Act,  1903. 
11.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
:  Orders Confirmation (No.  14) Act,  1903. 
12.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Order  Confirmation  (No.  16)  Act,  1903. 
13.  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders Confirmation (No.  17) Act,  1903. 
14.	  Local'  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Order  Confirmation  (No.  18) Act,  1903. 
15.	  Military  Lands  Provisional  Orders  Con­

firmation Act,  1903. 

16.	  Education  Board  Provisional  Orders 
Confirmation (East Ham,&c.)  Act, 19Q3. 
17.  Hamilton Burgh  Order  Confirmation  Act, 

, 

r	 

. 

, . 

, 

- 1903. 

<	 

18.  Broughty  Ferry  Gas  Order  Confirmation 

Act,  1903. 

19.	  Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.  5)  Act,  1903. 

20.  Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation 

5 

' 

(No.  7)  Act,  1903. 

21.	  Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.  6)  Act,  1903. 

# 

22.  Southampton  Harbour  Act,  1903. 
23.	  King's College,  London,  Act,  1903. 

•  24.  Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water  Act, 

1903. 

..,.25.  Ipswich  Gas  Act,  19Q3. 

r 

26.  Lanarkshire  and  Dumbartonshire Railway 

:'f  '  '  '  " Act,  1903. 

!.•  ••  i  27.  New  Hunstanton Improvement  Act,  1903. 

[No. 97. 


(Norwich),  Actj  1903. 

29.	  Hastings  Tramways 

28.	  British  Gas  Light  Company,  Limited, 
' 
(Extensions)  Act,­
, 
30.	  Jewish  Colonisation  Association  Act,

1903V 

" 

; 

1903. 

31.	  Hampton Court Gas Act,  1903. 
32.	  Charing  Cross,  Euston,  and  Hampstead

Railway  Act,  1903. 

i 
33.	  Wolverhampton and  Cannock Chase  Rail­

way  (Extension  of Time)  Act,  1803. 

34.	  London and  North  Western  Railway  Act,

1903. 

35.	  Nantwich  Urban  District  Council  Act, 

. 

1903. 

' 

36.	  Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire  Navigation 

Act,  1903. 

37.  Torquay  Corporation  Water  Act,  1903. 
38.Nelson  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
39.  West Cumberland  Electric Tramways  Act,

' 

. 

7 

" ' 

1903. 

40.  Fishguard  and  liosslare  Railways  and 

Harbours  Act,  1903. 
41.  Hexham Gas  Act,  1903.
42.  Cheshire  Lines  Act,  1903. 
43.  Highland and Invergarry and Fort Augustus

< 

Railway  Companies  Act,  1903. 

44.  Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks  Act,

1903. 

45.  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District

Council 

Act,  1903. 

46.  Pontypridd  Urban  District  Council  Act,

1903. 

47.  Frinton-on-Sea Sea  Defences  Act,  1903. 
48.  Cardiff Railway  Act,  1903. 
49.  Aston Manor  Improvement  Act,  1903. 
50.  Grindleford,  Baslow,  and  Bakewell  Rail­

: 

way  Act,  1903. 

51.  London,  Brighton, and  South  Coast  Rail­

way  Act,  1903. 

52.  Mersey Docks  and  Harbour  Board  Act,

1903. 

53.  Broadstairs  Gas  Act,  1903. 
54.  Hyde  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
55.  Leigh  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
56.  Great  Northern  Railway  Act,  1903. 
57.  Metropolitan  District  Railway  Act,  1903. 
58.  Midland  Railway  (Belfast  and  Northern 
Counties  Railway  Purchase)  Act,  1903. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public 

read ;  and ordered  to lie  upon  tlie  Table. 

Petitions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Paper  relative  to  the  Inebriates  Act,

1 Vide  Seventh 
lleport. 

Inebriates  Act,  1898,  Prisons  (Scotland)  Act,  1898>  Priso,'s 
1877,  and  Secretary  for  Scotland  Acts,  18855  tto 
1889, which  was  presented  upon  the  8th  day  of  Secretary  for 
June  last, be printed. 

8  O  A c t)  1877,  and

^ l a n cL^n t s' 
1885  to  1889. 

'

r

.	 

N o.	   2 6 5. 

Sir	  William  Anson presented,  pursuant  to  the  Winter  Assizes 
1876  anci

directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copies  of
seven  Orders  in  Council  of  9tH  July  1903;
under the  Winter  Assizes  Act,  1876, relating  to 
the  ensuing  Winter  Assizes. 

.  • 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 
' " ' ' " • •• 

Table. 

" 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Queen's 
Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the President  of  College 
Queen's  College,  Cork, for  the  Session  1902-3,^Cork') 
with  Appendices. 

' 

Copy  of  Return,  under  Section  7 of the  Land  Land Law 
Law  (Ireland)  Act,  1887,   of  the  Number  of  ^ ^ ^ t Sn 
Eviction  Notices  filed  in  the  High  Court  of Notices,)
Justice  and  County  Courts  in  Ireland,during  1 
the  quarter  ended  on  the  30th June  1903, 
; 
I  Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie upon  the 
iTable. 
! 

-Mr. 

• 

. 

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21 st July. 


Railway 
Accidents. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Returns  of  Accidents  and 
Casualties,  as reported  to the Board of  Trade  byj 
the  several  Railway  Companies  in  the  United 
Kingdom,  during 
the  three  months  ending 
31st  March  1903 ;  together  with  Reports  of  the 
Inspecting Officers, Assistant Inspecting Officers, 
and  Sub-Inspectors  of  the  Railway  Department 
to  the  Board  of  Trade  upon  certain  Accidents 
which  were  inquired  into. 

N o.  2 6 6.  	

Sea  Fisheries  Mr.  Gerald,  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,— 
Act,  1868. 
.Copy  of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  of  their 
Proceedings  under  Part  III.  of the Sea Fisheries 
Act,  1868,  Orders  for  Fishery  Grants,  1902-3. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie upon the 
Table;  and  that  the  Paper  relative  to  the  Sea 
Fisheries  Act,  1868,  be  printed. 

Trade  Reports  Viscount  Cranborne presented,  by  His  Ma­
(Annual 
Series.) 

jesty's  Command, —  Copies  of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series, Nos. 3036 and 
3037. 

Consular 
Service 
(Miscel­
laneous, 
No.  3,  1903.) 

Copy  of  Report  of  the  Committee  appointed; 
to  inquire  into  the  constitution  of  the  Consular; 
Service,  2nd  July  1903. 

Ordered, That the  said Papers  do lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Metropolitan 
Water 
Companies. 

Ordered, That  there be laid  before this House, 
a  Return  of  the  Accounts,  as  they  are  respec-
tively  made  up,  of  the  Metropolitan  Water 
Companies,  and  of  the  Staines Reservoirs  Joint 
Committee,  to  the  30th  day  of  September  and 
the  31st day  of  December  1902  (in  continuation 
of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  286,  of  Session 
1902.—(Mr.  Grant  Lawson.) 

British 
Colonies 
(Duties  on 
Imports.) 

Ordered, That there be  laid before this House, 
a  Return  of  the Amounts  received  respectively 
by  British  Colonies  from  Duties  on  Imports  in 
the  years 1882,1892, and the  last year published, 
and  their  Population  at  those  periods.—(Mr.; 
Alfred  Davies.) 

Standing 
Orders. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Select  Com-
mittee  on  Standing  Orders  several  Resolutions  ; 
which  were  read,  a3 follow  : 

That  in  the  case  of  the  South  Western  and 
South  Western 
and  Isle  of 
Isle  of  Wight  Junction  Railway  Bill 
[lords']
Wight 
the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed 
Junction 
Railway  Bill  with;  that  the  parties  be  permitted  to  proceed 
[Lords.] 

with their  Bill. 

That  in  the  case of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports­

Naval  Works 
(Portsmouth  mouthbarracks  Site)  Bill  the  Standing  Orders 
Barracks 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with;  that  the  Bill  be 
Bite)  Bill. 
permitted  to  proceed. 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time, were  agreed  to. 

South  Western  The  House  was  moved,  That  the  Report 
and  Isle  of 
from  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders 
Wight  Junc­
in  respect  of  the  South  Western  and  Isle  of 
tion  Railway 
[Lords,]  Wight  Junction  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  might  be 
Bill 

read ;  and  the same  being  read ; 

Ordered, That  the  BiU  be  read a  second  time. 

[Lords.] 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Bristol 
Corporation  Committee  on  the  Bristol  Corporation  Bill 
Bill 
[Lords]  ;  That  they had examined  the  allegations 
contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the  same, and  found  the  same, 
as amended, to  be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Vide  Supple-
ment   to  the  Table;  and  be  printed. 
Votes. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Gosport  and 
Fareham 
BiiTfiorL.]  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Reso­

The Deputy  Chairman reported from the Com-
mittee  on  the  Gosport  and  Fareham Tramways 

lution of the  House  of  the 17th day of March  last, 
,  VOL.  158. 

V . 

the  consent of  the  Gosport and  Alverstoke  Urban 
District  Council,  who  are  the  local  and  road 
authority  of  the  district  through  which  it  is 
proposed  to  construct  Tramway  No.  1  and part. 
of  Tramway No.  2, and of  the Hampshire County 
Council,  who  are  the  road  authority  in  respect 
of  part of  Tramways  Nos.  2  and  4, and of  the 
Fareham Urban  District  Council,  who  are  the 
local  and  road  authority  in  respect  of  Tramway 
No.  3  and  Tramway  No.  4,  had  been  proved 
before the  Committee. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as  amended,  to  be true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made Amendments  thereunto. 

Table  ;  and be printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supnlc-
ment to the 
Votes. 
The Deputy  Chairman reported from the  C o m  -  Hove, 

mittee  on  the  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Worthing,  and 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That  the  powers   t o  Tramways 
construct  Tramways  Nos.   1 ,   2 ,   3 ,   4 ,  1 1,  1 2,  1 5,  Bill   [Lords,]
16;  17, and  18  had, in  pursuance  of  the  Reso­
lution  of  the  House  of  the  17th  day  of  March 
last, been struck  out of the  Bill during its passage 
through  the  House  of  Lords. 

The  Deputy  Chairman further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill, and  verbally  amended the  same, and found 
'and  had 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true; 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  vido  Supple-

. ' • ' ,-  ment  to  the  


Table ;  and  be  printed. 

° 

Votes. 


The Deputy  Chairman reported  from the Com-  South  Eastern 

mittee  on  the  South  Eastern  and  London,and 
Chatham,  and  Dover  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  ; 
and 
That,  in	  pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of  the  Railways  Bill 
House  of  the  9th  day  of  this  instant  July,  the  [Lords.]
Committee  had  struck  out of  the  Bill  Clause  30 
and  the  Fourth  Schedule. 

London, 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reporled  from  

the  Committee  ;  That  they  had  examined  the  

allegations  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same  

so  as to  make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions  

of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and 
found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  

had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Board  of  Agriculture  and Fisheries  Bill  Board   of 
rLords]  was read  the first time ;  and  ordered  to Apiculture 
and  Fisheries 
f-
be  read  a  second  time  lo-morrow;  and  to  be Bin  [Lords.]
l»«nted. 

Bill 290. 

rm 

,  ' 

, • 

i 

, 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message  from 

Message  had  been  brought from  the  Lords  by  the Lords. 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  agreed to  the  City  and  South City  and 
London  Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments;  to  South  London 
Railway  Bill. 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence of  this  

House. 


The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Romford  and Romford  and  


District  Tramways  Bill,  with  Amendments;  to District 

which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this Bill. 

House. 

• 

Tramways 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Neiocastle-upon-Newcastle-

Tyne  Electric  Supply  Bill,  with  Amendments;  upon-Tyne 

to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  Supply  Bill. 
this  House. 

Electric, 

T he  L o r J -?  h a ve 

-  

"  O	 

agreed  to  the  Woolwich  Woolwich 

' . W / . . . . V .U 

Borough  Council  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to  Borough 

& 

' 
X  X  	

' 
w h i ch 

Council  Bill. 





340 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  ihis 
House. 

21s t  juhj. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,  An 
Scottish 
Electric Power 
f° r  incorporating  and  conferring  powers  on 
Bill  [Lords']  the  Scottish Central  Electric  Power  Company; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

Scottish 

The  Scottish  Central  Electric  Power  Bill 

Electric  Power [Lords]  was read  the first time. 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of Petitions  for  Private  Bills. 

Parliamentary  Mr.  Keir  Hardie,  supported  by  Sir  William 
and Electoral  Allan,  Mr.  Shachleton,  Mr.  John Hope,  and  Dr. 
Eeform Bill. 
Macnamara, presented  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
Bill 287. 
relating  to Electoral  qualifications,  the  Registra­
tion  of  Voters,  Parliamentary  Elections,  and  to 
make  provision  for  the  payment  of  Election 
Expenses  and  of  Members  of  Parliament,  and 
the  duration  of  Parliament  :  And  the  same was 
ordered  to  be read  a  second time  upon  Thursday 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

Sir  William  Holland,  supported  by  Mr. 
Mortgage ot 
Premises  Bill.  Crombie  and  Mr.  Parhes,  presented  a  Bill  to 
Bill  2 8 8.  amend  the  Law  in  regard  to  the  mortgaging  of 
premises  containing  Trade  Machinery:  And 
the  same was  ordered  to be  read  a  second  time 
upon  Tuesday  next;  and to  be  printed. 

Bills of 
Exchange 
Bill. 

Bill  2 8 9. 

Sir  William  Holland,  supported  by  Mr. 
Crombie  and  Mr.  Parhes,  presented  a  Bill  to 
provide  for  the Registration  of dishonoured  Bills 
of  Exchange,  and  to  allow  summary  judgment 
thereon  :  And  the  same was  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time  upon  Tuesday  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  of  the Irish Land  Bill; 

And  a Motion  being  made, and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill be  now  read  the 
third  time; 

Mr.  Balfour,  by  His  Majesty's  Command, 
House 
that  Hise d 
acquainted  the  House,  That  His  Majesty, 
Majesty  places having  been  informed  of  the  purport of the  Bill, 
His  Interests  places  his interests  at the  disposal of  Parliament, 
at the disposal 
  Q u e s t i on  b e i ng  p ut
of  Parliament. 

A n  d 

t he

. 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  

,, 

c 
Tellers  for the I 

H o o ^ 

„ 

I e a s ' 

[Mr.  Anstruther 

Tellers  for the/  Mr.  Cremer, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Pirie: 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-'|

I 317. 

1  20. 

So it  was resolved  in the Affirmative. 
The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and passed. 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Military 

The House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself 

, 

| Consolidated 
Fund.] 

into  a Committee  on  Military  Works  rConsoli­
-.  -r^ 
n
dated  I  undJ. 

, 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
it  is  expedient  to  make  further  provision  for 
defraying  the  Expenses  of  certain  Military 
Works  and  other  Military  Services,  and  to 
authorise the  issue' out of  the Consolidated  Fund 
of  such  Sums,  not  exceeding  £ .  5,000,000,  as 
may  be  required  for  those  purposes  ;  and  to 
make  provision  for  raising  in  the  manner  pro­
vided  by  Section  Two  of  the  Military  Works 
Act,  1897,  the  Sums  so issued  by  Terminable 
Annuities for  a period  not exceeding  Thirty  years 

1903. 

[No. 97. 


from  the  date  of  borrowing.—(Mr.  Secretary 
Brodrich.) 

And  it  being half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make  his 
Report  to the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the Committee 
had made Progress in the matter to them referred; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may have leave  to sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening Sitting. 

The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved itself  Military 

into  a  Committee  on  Military  Works  [Consoli- Works 
dated  Fund]. 

[Consolidated 
Fund.] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  it 
is  expedient  to  make 
further  provision  for 
defraying  the  Expenses  of  certain  Military 
Works  and  other  Military  Services,  and  to 
authorise  the  issue  out  of the Consolidated  Fund 
of  such  Sums,  not  exceeding  £ .  5,000,000,  as 
may  be  required  for  those  purposes;  and  to 
make  provision  for  raising,  in  the  manner  pro­
vided  by  Section  Two  of  the  Military  Works 
Act,  1897, the  Sums  so  issued  by  Terminable 
Annuities for a period not exceeding Thirty  years 
from  the  date  of  borrowing.—(Mr.  Secretary 
Brodrich.) 

Amendment 

out 
"  £ . 5,000,000,"  in  order to insert  "  £.4,000,000  " 
—(Mr.  'Dalziel),—instead  thereof. 

proposed, 

leave 

to 

Question  put,  That 

" £ . 5 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0"  stand 

part  of  the  Question  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 

,, 

- 

Tellers for the 
X e a s ' 

fSir  Alexander  Acland-]

H o o d  > 

(Mr.  Anstruther; 

Tellers  for the (Mr.  Dalziel, 

Noes, 

t Mr.  Buchanan: 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolution  to  be  reported. 

118. 

68. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  the Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to  Licensing  Acts 

take  into  further  consideration  the  Licensing 
Acts  (Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment  an<i  Amend-
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 
ment  Bill. 

The  Proceedings on the Amendment  proposed 
to  be made  to  the  Bill,  in  p. 25, Is.  28  and  29, 
by  leaving  out  the  words  "  in  that  part  of  the 
"  premises  where  exciseable  liquor  i8  sold  or 
"  consumed "—(Sir  John Leng),—were  resumed. 
And  the  Question  being  put, That  the  words 

proposed  to  be  left out  stand  part of the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas to the  Right  ; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the/ Mr.  Anstruther, 

Yeas, 

IMr.  Fellowes: 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Caldwell,  


Noes, 

(Mr.  Black  : 

}  135. 

|  75. 

So it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another Amendment was  proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  25,  1. 30,  by  leaving  out  the 
words from the  word  "  Act  "   to  the  end  of  1. 34. 
—(Mr.  Caldwell.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 

The 

 


No. 97.]  3  EDW.  Y I I. 

21st—22 nd July. 

3 41 

The  Yeas to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 

Tellers  for  t h e f  ^ A l e x a n d er 

Acland-

Y e a Sj  

(Mr.  Fellowes:


Tellers for  the/ Mr.  Eugene  Wason,  

I Mr.  Hunter  Craig: 

Noes, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration this  day. 


153. 

85. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Expiring 
Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con- ^ ™ n c a n ce 
tinuance  Bill; 

Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

So it  was resolved  in  the Affirmative. 
Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

this  day. 

Bill. 

Another Amendment was  proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill, in  p. 29,  1. 5, by  inserting,  after  the 
word "  than,"  the word  "  half."—(Mr. Caldwell.)
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
" h a l f"   be there inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in p.  34, by  leaving  out  Clause  02.— 
(Mr.  Gretton.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
proposed  to  be  left  out,  to  the  word  "  or,"  in 
1. 3 of  the  Clause,  stand  part  of  the  Bill ; 


The  Housse  divided.  

The  Yeas to  the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the Left. 

Tellers  for  the j Sir  Charles Renshaw, 


Yeas, 

\Mr.  Crombie: 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Gretton, 

Noes, 

I Sir  Herbert  Maxwell: 
So  it was resolved  in the Affirmative. 
Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

149. 

\ 
f 

104. 

The Order  of  the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  ofj^^J™1^ 
the  2nd  day  of this instant  July  : 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Congested 

Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  D i s t r i c t  s  districts 
(Scotland)  (No.  2)  Bill; 

(N™ 2) BiU. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Statute  Law 

Committee  on  the  Statute  Law  Revision  (Scot- ?Be™jon,. 
(Scotland) 
J\  T>-11  r  r 
7 
Bi.]  pLords.]  

land)  Bill  [Lords] 

J  n 
;  

Resolved,  That this House will, upon Thursday 


next,  resolve  itself into the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  London  School 

Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board ^iiMrop 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site) Bill;  
Bead  Site) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second time  Bill, 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Bill. 

Another Amendment  was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill, in  p. 37, Is.  24  and  25,  by  leaving 
out  the  words 
"  and  not  under  the  care  or 
"  protection  of  some  suitable  person."—(Mr. 
Crombie.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

proposed  to be left  out  stand part  of  the  Bill; 

The  Housa  proceeded  to  a Division. 

And  the  House  having  continued  to  sit  till 
after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on  Wednesday 
morning  ; 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving  Supply  

the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply of ^e0tohrtJnlj/] 

the  20th  day  of  this instant  July  ;  


Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this  


day. 


The  Order of the day being  read, for  receiving  Supply  

the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [?th J.ulyl

the  9th day  of  this instant  J uly; 

'  Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Wednesday,  22nd July,  1903 : 

The Order of the day  being  read, for resuming  Bankers 

The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for theJ^^ander 

Yeas, 

\m.°Feilowes: 
Tellers for the/Mr.  Crombie, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Black: 

Acland- j 
J 
\ 
J 

152. 

72. 

So  it  was  resolved  in the  Affirmative.  


And  it  being  after  Midnight,  further  con­
sideration of the  Bill, as amended in the Standing 
Committee,  stood  adjourned. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
into  further 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken 
consideration  this  day. 

Employment 
of  Children 
BUI. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended in the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  this  day. 

Naval  Works 
BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  Naval  Works  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
Bill 
in  the  Standing 
Committee; 
l o  u  158. 

[Lords],  as  amended 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  1st day  of  this instant  July,  That  the  epea 
Bankers  (Ireland)  Act  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

1 ' 

till Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Justices  of  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace  Peace  Bill 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

_ 

_ 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Police  (Snper-

Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)  animation) 
Bill;  

BlJ1­

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ireland 

Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development  Development 
„ 
Grant  Bill; 

Grant  BiU. 

,  t  , . ,, 

°  

1 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bishopric of 
Second Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  Bristol  Bill 
[Lords];

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next 

x  x  3 

The 



2lst~2%nd  July. 

1003.  [No. 97. 


Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  BUI. 

The  Order  of  the:  day  beipg;-read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Eailways  (Electrical  Power) 
B i l l . 

Resolved, That  this House will,  upon Thursday ; 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The Order  of the  day  being  read, for reguming   Railways 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  
upon  the  8th  day of  May  last,  That  the  Rail-   1  m
ways  (Private  Sidings)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

B m 
1 

Ecclesiastical 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
C°u Fxonfc'T  S e c o n  d  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com­

till  Tuesday  next. 

1

' 

missioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Upon  Thursday  next. 

Bishoprics  of 
. The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Southwark and  Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics  of Southwarh 
B i l H  

d  Birmingham Bill  [Lords]  ; 

a n

Electrio 
Lighting 

Ordered,'That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  : ^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bili  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Metropolitan 
Improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-: 
(Funds)  B.U.   m e n ts 

( F u n d s)   Bill; 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for resuming  Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

'-.' 

; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superahnua- SuPer". 
tion  (Ireland,)^ Bill; 

_ 

^ " d ^ B i l l. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for  resuming  Cruelty  to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Allimal3  Biu ­
last,  That  the 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

this  day. 

till  this  day. 

Poor  Law 
The  Order  Of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Dissolution  of  Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution 
Districts  and  
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

o f  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  B i l l; 

this  day. 

Marriages 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
B,U- 

Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Patent  Office 
fExeens°es]  Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
[ E x-

Xpe 

' 

penses]; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill; 

Ordered,That  the  Bill  be read  the third  time 

this  day. 

Burgh  Police 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  talcing 
into  consideration  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Rating  of 
Machinery 
Bill. 

,  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on the  Rating  of  Machinery  Bill;  .

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Church 
Discipline 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  Church  Discipline  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Workmen's 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Compensation   g e c o n c l  Reading  of  the  Workmen's  Compensa-; 
Amendment 
(Seamen) 
Bil1­  

tion  Act  (1897)  Amendment  (Seamen)  Bill;   _  j 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 
: 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day.  being  read,  for  , the  Musical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill  Copyright 
[Lords]  ; 

BUU'/""v/',-] 

* 

' 

, 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to  

sit  till  ten  minutes  .after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  adjourned  

till  this  day.  


,[No.;98.] 

: 

Wednesdayi  22nd, July,  1903. 
The  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

fjk  R D  E  R  E  D,  That the Standing Committee standing 

on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and Legal  Committee  on 

Procedure  have  leave  to  sit  this  day  after   a L a w  ' & c  ' 
quarter-past  Two,  during  the  Sitting   of  the 
House.—(Lord  Edmond  Fitzmaurice.) 

; 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-Middlesbrough 

tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  Corporation 
Middlesbrough Corporation  Bill  ;  and  the  same  Bil1, 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Verbal  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Tyne-  Tynemouth 
mouth and  District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords]  ; and  a , n d  District 
the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, Biu^XoSs 1 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  

the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House  

hath agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to  

which  this  House doth  desire  the  concurrence  of  

their  Lordships.  


The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  Birmingham­
tion the  Birmingham  Corporation  Bill \ Lords],  ^ P ? ? " ™'  <

j 

j  • 

n 

-TJ. 

as amended  in the  Committee. 

L 

J5  m i  [Zords.l
J 
L 

Prevention  of 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
;  S e C 0nd  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty 
Cruelty to 
, 
Amendment)  to  Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]'; 
Bill  [ Lords."}  Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second- time 

' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 
The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-Chatham and 
tion  the  Chatham and  District  Light  Railways  District  Light 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  m  the  Committee. 

f / i r  ^   6 " '  , 

this  day. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 
The 

 
No. 98.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

22 lid  July. 

Ma 


Exeter 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Exeter  Corporation  Bi!l  [Lords],  as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Wiiiesden 
The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
t i o  n  District  tion  the  Wiiiesden  Urban  District  Council  Bill, 
_  • 
Council  Bill
[Lords.] 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third time. 

} ^  amended  in the  Committee.  _ 

Rothesay 
Corporation 
Order 
Confirmation. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating  to  the  Royal  Burgh   of  Rothesay:
And  that  the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor 
General  for  Scotland  do  prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

Rothesay 
Corporation 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  the  Royal  Burgh  of  Rothesay:
And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be  taken  into 
consideration  upon  Friday  next. 

Colonial 

Reports 

(Annual.) 


Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Colonial  Report 
No.  390  (British  Honduras,  Annual  Report  for 
1902). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Africa 

(No.  9,  1903.)  


Viscount  Cranborne 

presented,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Memorandum 
showing  position  of  the  Four  African  Protec­
torates  administered  by  the  Foreign  Office  in 
June  1903,  arranged  in  chronological  order  of 
date  of  administration. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Inquiry  into  

Charities 

(County  of  

Wilts.) 


No. 267. 

The  following  Paper  was  laid  upon  the  Table 
by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Further  Return  to 
an  Order,  dated  the  9th  day   of  August  1901, 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Inquiry  into  Charities 
(County  of  Wilts). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid-before this  House, 
British
Vessels Sold  to a Return  of  the  Number and Tonnage  of  Vessels 
sold  from  United  Kingdom  ownership  under  the 
British  Flag to Foreign ownership  under Foreign 
Flags  in  each  year  from  1875  to  1902, in  the 
following  form  :— 

Year. 

Number  of 
Steamships. 

Tonnage. 

Number  of 
Sailing Ships. 

Tonnage. 

1875 

1876 

1877 

1878 

1879 

1880 
1881 

1882 

1883 
188-1 
1885 
1886 
1887 
1888 
1889 

1890 

1891 

1892 

1893 

1894 

1895 

1896 

1897 

1898 

1899 

1900 

1901 

1902 


--(Mr.  Runciman.) 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

Ordered, That the Purchase1 of  Land  (England  Purchase  of 

and  Wales)  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  upon  ^ n d . 
- i„ 
, 
r 
,  
W e d n e s d ay  the  5 th  d ay   ot  A u g u st  n e x t. 

,  .  , 
• a (lipglana  aca 

Wales)  Bill. 

_  , 

• 

, 

. 

. 

. 

. 

' 

Lord  Edmonds Fitzmaurice  reported  from'  the Law, &c. 

Standing  Committee  on  Law,  and  Courts   of 
Justice  and  Legal  Procedure,   to  whom  the 
Town  Councils  (Scotland)  Bill  was  referred  ;   Town  Councils 
That  they  had gone  through  the  Bill,  and made ^Scotland) 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the

  No.  26S. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Minutes  ofthe Proceedings

  No. 268, 

of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the
Standing  Committee, be taken  into  consideration 
To-morrow  ;  and be  printed. 

  Bill  291. 

Sir  Frederick  Godson reported  from  the  Com-   Somerset  and 

mittee  on  t hS o m e r s et  and  District  Electric  gj®^* 
Power  B i l l;  That  they  had  examined  the allega-.  power  Bill 
tions  contained  in the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  [Lords.]
amended  the  same  so  as to  make  it  consistent 
with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed  by  the 
Committee,  and found  the  same,  as  amended,  to 
be  true;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  Three  additional  days  be  Business of 
(Mr.  g j H g  * 

allotted  to  the  Business  of  Supply. 
Balfour.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London 

Third  Reading   of  the  London  Education  Bill;  

Education 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question   Bl11' 

being  proposed,  That  the  Bill be  now  read  the 
third  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to  • 

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  three  months." 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now  "  stand part of  the  Question  j. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for  t h e J  S [ ^ x a n d ei

A c l a n d

Yeas, 

\  Hood, 
I Mr.  Anstruther.:  


' |

228. 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  1 
(Mr.  William M'Arthur:   J 

Noes, 

, „ 


So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Licensing  Acts 

take  into  further  consideration  the  Licensing  (Scotland) 
Acts  (Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment  ^ d  Ammd-'1 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 

m e n t  Bill.  * 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment was proposed  to  be made 
to  the  Bill, in p. 64,  1. 12, by inserting, at the erid, 
the  words-— 

" P a r t i. 

of 

" F o r ms  

to  all 
"  counties  and  districts,  and  to  all  burghs  not 
"  specified in  Part  II."—(Mr.  Gretton.) 

certificate  applicable 

' 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

X  X  4 

Another 

 




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22nd—23 rd July. 

1903.  [No. 98. 


Another  Amendment was proposed to  be made 
to the  Bill, in  p.  65,  1. 8, by leaving  out the  word 
"  fourteen 
and  inserting  the  word  "  sixteen  " 
—(Mr.  Black)—  instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  fourteen " stand  part of the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes to  the  Left. 
m  n 
Tellers  for  the]

  ^  ^	 

!• 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

leas, 

(M r_  Fellowes: 

Tellers  for the?Mr.  Black, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Eugene  Wason: 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another  Amendment was proposed to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  65,  1. 12,  by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  such  hour"  and  inserting  the  words 
"  eight  af  the clock "—(The  Lord  Advocate),— 
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put, That  the  words 

"  such  hour "  stand part of  the  Bill; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right  ; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the] Sir  James Fergusson, 

Yeas, 

)  jq^ 
j
.  (Sir  Alexander  AclandA

(Colonel  Denny: 

Tellers  for  theJ 
Noes,	 

Hood,	 
|Mr.  Fellowes: 
So it  passed in the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  proposed, That  those 

> 168. 
I

words  be there inserted  in the  Bill; 

And  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  further  consideration  of  the  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee,  stood 
adjourned  till  this  evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 

"  such  hour "  stand  part of  the  Bill  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Caldwell, 

)  ^ 
J 

N o e s ' 

Yeas, 	

Tellers for the J

(Mr.  Hunter  Craig: 
fSir  Alexander  AclandA  ' 
'  Hood, 
{Mr.  Fellowes:  

So  it  passed  in  the  Negative.  

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  eight  of  the  clock ''  be  there  inserted  in  the 
Bill; 

1132. 

L 200. 
J 
j  
f 

93 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to the  Right;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  

m 
Tellers  for the	 
Y e a s > 

„ 

[Mr.  Fellowes: 

Tellers  for  the j  Mr.  Caldwell, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Hunter  Craig : 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

i  141. 
\ 
\  72 
f 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the  


Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be now  read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time, and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. ' 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to Employment 

take into further consideration  the  Employment  of Children 
of  Children  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  1 " 
Committee. 

Another  Amendment was proposed to be  made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  5,  1. 11,  by  leaving  out  from 
the word " means "  to the end of  1. 17, and insert­
ing  the  words  "  the  council  of  any  municipal 
"  borough,  or  urban  district,  or  rural  district  " 
—(Mr.  Jesse  Collings),—instead  thereof. 

The  Proceedings  on the  Amendment  proposed 
to  be made to  the  Bill,  in  p.  65,  1.  12,  in  lieu of 
the  words  omitted  upon  the  22nd  day  of  this 
instant July,  to insert  the  words  "  eight  of  the 
"  clock "—(The Lord Advocate),—were resumed. 
And  the  Question being  again  proposed,  That 

those  words be there  inserted  in the  Bill; 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  said  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill,  by 
leaving out  the word  "  eight "  and  inserting  the 
word  "  nine "—(Sir  John  Stirling-Maxwell),—
instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
the  said  proposed 

"  eight"  stand  part  of 
Amendment  to  the  Bill; 
The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas to  the  Right;  

The  Noes to  the  Left. 

m  ii 
Tellers for the I   ^  ^	 

£ 

, i  I Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

(  1 Q8 
[Mr.  Fellowes: 
J 
fSir  John  Stirling- 1 

leas, 
r 

m  n 
Tellers  for  the!  M a x m t tf  

* 

I  8 6 . 

INoes, 

[Mr.  Cameron Corbett:  J 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  eight  of  the  clock "  be  there  inserted, in p.  65, 
1.  12,  of  the  Bill:—It  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment was proposed  to be made 
to the  Bill,  in  p.  66,  1.  18, by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  such  hour"  and  inserting  the  words 
"  eight of  the  clock "—(The  Lord  Advocate),— 
instead  thereof. 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the  Hood, 

Yeas,  

| M r . Fellowes: 

(Sir  Alexander  A eland-] 

190. 

Tellers  for  thef Mr.  Jesse  Collings, 

~\ 
(Sir  Edward  Strachey:  J" 

Noes, 

So  it was  resolved  in the Affirmative. 
Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

And  it  being  Midnight,  further  considera­
tion  of  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing 
Committee,  stood adjourned. 

Thursday, 23rd July,  1903: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
into  further 

Standing  Committee,  be  taken 
consideration  upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Naval Works 

Committee on the  Naval  Works  Bill;  

Bill. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  House, according  to Order, resolved  itself  Patent  Office 

into  a Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension  Extension 
[Expenses]. 

[Expenses.] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That it  is  expedient  to  authorise the 
payment,  out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by 
Parliament,  of  all  Expenses  incurred  by  the 
Commissioners  of  Works  under  any  Act   of 
the  present  Session  for  the  acquisition  of  Land 
for  the  further  Extension   of  the  Patent  Office, 
and 

'The  House, according  to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  further  consideration  the  Licensing 

Licensing  Acts
(Scotland)
OonsolMaUon  ^ots  (Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment  And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
ment  Bill,."  Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee. 

" in  the case  o f"  stand  part  of  the  Bill; 

 
 












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22nd—23rd  July. 

345 


and  for  purposes  connected  therewith.—(Mr. 
Arthur  Elliot.) 

Resolution  to be  reported 

Sir  Alexander  A eland-Hood reported  from the  Military 

Committee   o n  Military  Works 
Fund]  a  Resolution;  which  was  read,  as 
followeth: 

[ C o n s o l i d a t ed  Works 

1 a  & 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Expiring  Laws  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Continuance  Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-
BiU 

tinuance  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
BiU [Lords.]  Bill 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
in  the  Standing 

[Lords],   as  amended 

Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Friday  next. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Beport. 

The Order of the  day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  2nd day of this instant July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[20th  July] 
Beport. 

The Order  of the day  being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  20th  day  of this instant  July; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

That it is  expedient to  make further provision 
for  defraying  the Expenses  of  certain  Military 
Works  and  other  Military  Services,  and  to 
authorise  the  issue out of  the Consolidated  Fund 
of such  Sums, not  exceeding  £ . 5,000,000, as may 
be  required  for  those  purposes;  and  to  make 
provision  for  raising,  in the  manner provided  by 
Section  Two  of  the  Military  Works  Act,  1897, 
the  Sums so issued  by  Terminable  Annuities  for 
a period not exceeding  Thirty years from the date 
of  borrowing. 

The  said  Resolution, being read  a second time, 

was agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  a  Bill  be  brought  in  upon the  Military 
that  Mr.  Secretary   Works. 

said  Resolution:  And 
Brodrick,  Mr.  Chancellor  of the  Exchequer, and 
Lord  Stanley do  prepare,  and bring  it  in. 

Mr.  Secretary  ZJrorfrzcA accordingly  presented  Military 

a Bill  to  make  further  provision  for defraying 
the  Expenses  of  certain  Military  Works  and 
other  Military  Services  :  And  the  same  was 
read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time  upon  Friday  next;  and  to  be 
printed. 

®  '  ' 

1 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve- '"PT®™"' 8 
(Kunds)BUl. 

ments (Funds)  Bill; 

\ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

day. 

this  day. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Beport. 

The Order of the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  9th day  of this instant  July. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution   ( D i l u t i o  n  of 
of  School  Districts  and Adjustments)  Bill;  

Districts  and 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Adjustments) 

this day. 

BiU-

Naval Works 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Portsmouth  Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports-
Barracks  Site)   m o u th   Barracks  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Post  Office 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill;

Sites  Bil1­

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

this day. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  innkeepers* 
into consideration the Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill,  Liability  Bill, 
as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Port  of 
London  Bill.  Committee  on the  Port  of  London (re-committed) 

Bill; 

Resolved, That  this House  will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill; 
Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Burgh  Police 

into  consideration  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

BiU" 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Church 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  Bill; 

Resolced,  That this House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Discipline 
1  ' 

South  African 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Loan  and  War   Second  Reading  of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
Contribution  W a  f  Contributi<m  Bill  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Small 

Second  Reading  of the  Small  Holdings  B i l l;  

Holdings  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

upon Wednesday  the  5th  day of  August  next. 

Board  of 
Agriculture 
and  Fisheries  and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords]  ; 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  JBoard  of  Agriculture 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon Friday  next. 

VOL.  158. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Trade  Marks 

Second  Reading  of  the  Trade  Marks  (Cotton  CO°tt011 
Wares)  Bill;  

Wares)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order   be  discharged.  

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

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; 

[No. 99, 


Union  o£ 
Benefices^ 
Amendment 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Union  of  Benefices  Act 
(1860)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords']  ; 

Mr.  Fellowes  presented,   by  His  Majesty's   Ordnance 

Command, —  Copy  of  Report  of  the  Progress  Of Surve)'­
the  Ordnance  Survey  to  the  31st  March  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

upon  Monday  the  3rd  day  of  August  next. 

Table. 

Tuberculosis 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Compensation  S e c o n  d  Reading  of  the  Tuberculosis  (Animals) 
Bill. 

Compensation  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Shops  (Early 
[ K ]  B i  U 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
S e c o n  d  heading  of  the  Shops (Early  Closing) 
Bill [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,'Tha.t the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

tipon  Wednesday  next. 

Local 
Government  
( I r e l a u d ) B i a - ( / r C / a » r f ) B i l li 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Local  Government 

g  e c o n  d  Reading  of 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty  to 

Prevention  of 
ChUdren 0 
(Amendment)  Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Town  Tenants 
The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming 
(Ireland)  Bill.  th e  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May 
last,  That  the 
Town  Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's  Agrarian 

Command,—Copy  of  Return  of  the  Number  of 
Agrarian  Outrages  which  were  reported   to  the 
Inspector  General  of  the  Royal  Irish  Con­
stabulary  during  the  quarter  ended  30th  June 
1903. 

Ordered,  That the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Foreshores 

directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,—Copy  of 
Treasury  Minute,  dated  the  21st  July  1903, 
directing  the  application  of  moneys  received 
by  the  Board  of  Trade  in  the  year  ended 
31st  March  1903, in  respect  of  the  Rights  and 
Interests  of  the  Crown  in  the  Foreshores  of  the 
United  Kingdom. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  presented,  pur-Police Act, 

suant  to  the  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament, iSSO. 
—Copy   of  Correspondence  relative  to  the 
refusal  of  the  Certificate   of  the  Secretary  of 
State,  under  Section  17  (2)   of  the  Police  Act, 
1890,  to  the  River  Tyrte Police  Force  for  the 
year  ended  29th  September  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

, 

Table. 

Poor  Law 
Super-

1

Cruelty to
Animals  Bill,

^Ordered, That the Debate   be  further adjourned, 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  B i l l; 
  • Ordered^  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 
this  day. 

'  '

The  Order   of  the day being  read, for  resuming 
  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to Animals  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till this day. 

Musical
 fBin  ^  T

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Second  Reading   of  the, Musical  Copyright  Bill 

[Lords]; 

: 

• 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then  the  House,  having  continued   to 
sit  till  ten  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the 
clock  on  Thursday  morning,  adjourned 
till  this  day. 

[No.  99.] 
Thursday,  2Srd  July,  1903. 
THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

That  the  Bournemouth  Cor­

poration  Tramways  Bill  [Lords]   be  read 

f\RDERED, 
^ 
the  third  time  To-morrow. 

• 

Ordered,  That  the  Sutton  Coldfield  Corpora­

tion  Bill 
To-morrow. 

[Lords] 

be  read  the  third 

time 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented, by  His  West  Indies. 

Majesty's  Command,  —  Copy   of  Report  on 
Excise  Restrictions  in  force  in  the  West  Indies 
and  British  Guiana,  in  relation  to  a proposal  to 
sanction  the  payment  of  such  an  allowance  on 
export  of  Rum  as shall  compensate the  Distillers 
in  those  Colonies  for  additional  outlay  caused 
by  Excise  Restrictions;   by  J.  Steele,  Esquire, 
C . B. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That there be  laid  before  this  House, Exports 
a  Return  of  the  Total  Amount  and  Total  Value   (Woollen  and 
Of  our  Exports to  Foreign  Countries  of  Woollen  a n c i  cutlery.) 
Goods,  of  Cotton  Goods,  and   of  Cutlery, 
respectively,  in  1877,  1882,  1887,  1892,  1897, 
and  1902.—(Colonel  Denny.) 

Ordered, That  there be  laid before this House, Local 
a  Return  of  the  Amount  received   in  respect  Taxation 
of  each  Administrative  County  and  County  ^qI^ 6 5' 
in  England  and  Wales  tor  Local 
Borough 
Taxation  Licence  Duties  and  Penalties,  under 
the  Local  Government  Act,  1888,   in  the  year 
ended the  31st  day of  March  1903.—(Mr.  Grant 
Lawson.) 

Lord  Edmond  Fiizmaurice  reported  from  the   Trade,  &e. 

(including 

Standing  Committee  on  Trade 
Agriculture  and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manu­
factures, to  whom the  Sale  of  Butter  Bill  Was Sale of  Butter 
referred;  That  they  had  gone  through  the  Bill,   Bill  (changed 
and  made  Amendments  thereunto;  and  h a d ^ t S e  d 
amended  the  Title  of  the  Bill,  as followeth  : —  Butter  Bill.) 
A  Bill to amend the Law  with regard   to  the  Sale   [ T i t le 
Of  Butter. 

„ 
amended.] 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  No. 269. 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the Minutes of  the  Proceedings  No. 269. 

of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Kill 293. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Standing  Committee, be taken into  consideration 
upon  Monday  n e x t;  and  be  printed. 

Mr. 

Bournemouth 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Sutton 
Coldfield 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Seventh 
Report. 

 
 
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23rd July. 

347 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Manchester 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Selection 
(Standing 
Committees.) 

Trade,  &c. 

Law,  &c. 

Private  Bills 
(Group  H.) 

Municipal 

Trading. 


[Inquiry  not 
completed.] 

No. 270. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill. 

Great 
Southern  and 
Western 
Bailway  Bill, 
Scottish 
American 
Mortgage 
Company, 
Limited,  Bill 
[Lords.] 
South 

Lancashire 

Tramways 

. Rill 

[Lords.] 

Didcot, 
Newbury,  and1 
Southampton 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That  in  the 
case of the  Manchester Corporation  Bill  [Lords] 
they  had  agreed  to  the following  Beport :— 

That,  in  pursuance  of  the  Resolution  of  the 
House  of  the  9th. day of this instant July,  the 
Committee  had  allowed  the  Bill to  proceed, with: 
the  additional  provision  inserted  therein. 

Mr.  Heywood Johnstone  further reported  from; 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the 
Bill,  and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it 
consistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as 
passed  by  the  Committee,  and  found  the  same, 
as  amended, to  be true ;  i and had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Halsey  reported  from  the  Committee  of 

Selection ;  That  they had discharged the follow­
ing  Members  from  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Trade  (including  Agriculture  and  Fishing), 
Shipping,  and  Manufactures  : — Mr.  Lonsdale,
Mr.  O'Malley,  Mr.  Kilbride,  Mr.  Flavin,  and 
Mr.  0? Mara;  and had appointed in  substitution : 
Sir  Charles  Cayzer,  Mr.  Young,  Mr.  Farrell,
Mr.  William  M'Killop,  and  Mr.' Boland. 

Mr.  Halsey  further  reported  from  the  Com­
mittee of  Selection  ;  That  they  had  discharged 
the following  Member  from  the  Standing  Com­
mittee  on  Law,  and  Courts  of  Justice,  and 
Legal  Procedure  :—Mr.  Munro  Ferguson ;  and 
had  appointed  in  substitution :  Mr.  Haldane. 

Ordered,  That  the  Reports  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  Augustus  Godson reported  from  the  Com­
mittee  on  Group  H  of  Private  Bills ;  That,  for 
the  convenience  of  parties,  they  had  adjourned 
till  Tuesday  next,  at  half-past  Eleven  of  the 
clock. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

' 

. 

Mr.  Powell-Williams  reported  from  the  Select 
Committee  appointed  to  join  with  a  Committee 
of  the  House  of  Lords  on  Municipal  Trading; 
That  they  had  taken  some  evidence  on  the 
matters  to  them  referred,  and  directed  him  to 
make  a Report  thereof  to  the  House,  together 
with  the  Minutes  of  Evidence  taken  before 
them,  and  an Appendix  ; and  a  recommendation 
that  a  Committee  be  appointed  in  a  future 
Session  of  Parliament  to  continue  the  Inquiry. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords  by 
one of their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to the  Local  Govern­
ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.  5)  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have agreed to  the  Great  Southern 

and  Western  Railway  Bill, without  any  Amend­
ment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Scottish  American 
Mortgage  Company,  Limited,  Bill 
[Lords],
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  South  Lancashire 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Didcot,  Newbury, 

.VOL.  158. 

and  Southampton  Railway  Bill  [Lords],  without Railway  B il 
any  Amendment. 

[Lords.] 
The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill,  intituled,   An Glasgow 
Corporation 
Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the Tramways 

Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  Order 

1899,  relating  to  Glasgow  Corporation  Tram- Confirmation 
[Lords.]
ways ; to which the Lords desire  the  concurrence 
of  this  House. 

Bill 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   An Perth 

Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  Order 
1899,  relating  to Perth  Corporation  Tramways;  Confirmation 
[Lords.]
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 

Bill 

Corporation 
Tramways 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An Aberdeen 

Act  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  Order 
1899,  relating  to  Aberdeen  Corporation  Tram- Confirmation 
ways ; to which the  Lords desire  the  concurrence Bill 
[Lords.] 
of this  House. 

Corporation 
Tramways 

The  Glasgow  Corporation  Tramways  Order  Glasgow 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  ^mvra'r 
time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  Order 
upon  Friday  the  31st  day  of  this instant July  ;  Confirmation 
B m  t2*"**-] 
and  to be  printed.  
Bill 294. 
r 

The  Perth  Corporation  Tramways  Order  Perth 

Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  Corporation 
time ;  and ordered  to  be taken into  consideration Q™glr
ways 
upon  Monday  next. 

Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

The  Aberdeen  Corporation  Tramways  Order  Aberdeen 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  Corporation 
time ;  and ordered to be  taken  into  consideration  order"^ 
upon  Monday  next. 

Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Sir  Charles  Dalrymple  reported 

from  the  Public 

Select  Committee  on  Public  Petitions;  That 
they  had  examined  the  Petitions presented  upon  -Beport.) 
the  22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th,  26th, 29th,  and  30th 
days  of  June  last,  and  the  1st,  2nd, 3rd,  6th, 
7th, 8th,  9th,  10th,  13th,  14th,  15th,  20th,  21st, 
and  23rd  days  of  this  instant  July,  and  had 
directed  him  to  make  a  Report  thereof  to  the 
House. 

eTen­

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Runciman,  supported  by  Sir  Charles  Merchant 
Cayzer,  Sir  Robert  Ropner,  Mr.  Rea,  and  ®h!PPing. 
Colonel  Denny,  presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Amendment 
Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894, with  respect  to  Bili. 
Passenger  and  Emigrant  Ships, and with respect  Bill 295. 
to  Safety  :  And  the same was ordered  to be read 
a  second  time  upon  Monday  the  3rd  day  of 
August  next;  and to be  printed. 

A  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question  Housing  of 
being  proposed,  That  leave  be given  to  bring  in t he  Working 
a  Bill  to  amend  the La w relating to the Housing  (^f^3)
of  the  Working  Classes—(Mr.  Walter  Long); 

And  the  Motion  being  opposed,  after  a  brief 
explanatory  statement  from  the  Member  who 
made  the  Motion  and  from  a  Member  who 
opposed  it,  Mr.  Speaker  put  the  Question,  in 
pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  11. 

And  the  Question  being  put:—It was resolved 

in  the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That  Mr,  Walter Long, Mr.  Attorney 
General,  and  Mr.  Grant  Lawson  do  prepare, 
and  bring  in the  Bill. 

. 

Mr.  Walter Long  accordingly  presented  a Bill  Housing  of 
to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the  Housing  of  q® W°rkin2 
the Working  Classes  :  And  the  same  was  read 
2 )  Bill, 
the  first  time;  and  ordered  to be  read  a second  Bill  296. 
time  upon  Tuesday  next;  and to  be  printed. 

The House, according  to Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into the  Committee  of  Supply. 

Y  T  2 

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20th-21st  July. 

1903. 

[No. 96. 


(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 

Class  II. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 34,887,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Department  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary 
of  State  for  Foreign  Affairs : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
(Salaries,  Wages,  and 
posed,  That  Item  A 
Allowances)  be  reduced  by  £ .  100, in  respect  of 
the  Salary  of  the  Secretary  of  State for  Foreign 
Affairs—(Sir  Charles  Dilke)  : 

And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred  ;  and  that  he 
was  directed  to  move.  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order   of  the  day- being  read,  for  the Ways and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means';  

Means" 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 
Second  Eeading   of  the  Congested  Districts i^atricts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill; 

(Ka2)Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the statute Law 

Committee  on  the  Statute  Law  Revision  Revision 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]; 

giT[S.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday  


next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board  School  Board 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  B i l l; 

^ S e  ) 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  Bill, 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishopric  of  

Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol  Bill  Bristol  Bill  

[Lords]  ; 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 

Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Supply 
|mhallotted  i n t0   t h e  Committee  of  Supply. 

The  House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

(In  the  Committee.)  

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  II. 

Motion  made*  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 34,887, be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses 
of  the  Department  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary 
of  State  for  Foreign  Affairs : 

Friday,  2±th  July,  1903: 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman 
the  Chair to  make  his Report  to  the  House. 

left 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he 
was  directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 
next, again resolve itself  into the said  Committee. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report. 

The Order   of  the day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[20th  J u l y] 
Report, 

The  Order   of  the  day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  20th  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading   of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com-   Commissioners 
missioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

BU1 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  t h  e  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishoprics  of 
Second  Reading  of  t h  e  Bishoprics  of  Southwark  S^thwarkand 
and  Birmingham  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Billion?™]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Electric 
the  Electric  Lighting   Lighting 
(London) 
Bill 

Second  Eeading   of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

° 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

[Lords.]

this  day. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood 

reported 

from   Patent  Office 

xPen°e?,J 

the  Committee  on  Patent  Office  Extension 
[Expenses]  a  Resolution;  which  was  read,   as 
followeth: 

That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise the payment, 
out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of 
all  Expenses  incurred   by  the  Commissioners  of 
Works  under  any  A ct   of  the  present  Session 
for  the  acquisition  of  Land  for  the  further 
Extension  of the  Patent  Office, and  for  purposes 
connected  therewith. 

The  said  Resolution, being read  a  second  time,. 

was  agreed  to. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Expiring 

Second  Reading   of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con­
tmuance  i i i l l; 

-n.-ii 

° 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

Continuance, 
—Bill; 

day. 

this  day. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Report. 

The  Order   of  the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  9th  day  of  this instant  July  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve- Improvements 
(Funds)  Bill, 
i / x n i \  ! D Mi 
/
ments  (Funds)  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

day. 

this  day. 

The 



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349 


Poor  Law 
(Dissolution 
of  School 
Districts  and 
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill, 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution 
of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

~ 

* 

. 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order of the  day  being  read, for resuming  Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed   ( I r e l a n d  )  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  p 0 0 r  Law 

Second  Reading  of 
annuation (Ireland)  Bill; 

the  Poor  Law  Super-   Super­

_ 

(iXnjnVu. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

this  day. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Third  Reading  of  the  Post  Office  Sites  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time 

this  dav. 

Town  Councils
(Scotland) 
Bill 

  The  Order  Of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Town  Councils (Scotland)
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Innkeepers' 
Liability  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the Innkeepers' Liability  Bill, 
as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Tuesday  next. 

Burgh  Police 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland) 
Bill,  as amended in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming  cruelty   to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  Animals  Bill, 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
Cruelty  to Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time ; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Musical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Musical  Copyright  Bill  Copyright 
[Lords]  ; 

BiU 

' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

And  then the  House,  having  continued  to  

sit  till  five  minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  

clock  on  Friday  morning,  adjourned  till  

this  day.  


Jury  Acts 
(Ireland) 
Amendment 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
Amendment  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

[ N o.  1 0 0 .] 

Friday,  24th  July,  1903. 
THE  House  met at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

Crofters'  . 
Holdings 
(Scotland) 
Act  (1886) 
Amendment  Crofters'  Holdings 
Bill. 

The  Order of  the day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on, the  Question  proposed 
last,  That  the 
upon  the  1st  day  of  April 
(1886) 

Amendment  Bill  be  now  read  a second time  ; 

(Scotland)  Act 

Ordered, That the Debate be  Further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

School  Board 
Electorate 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

The Order of the day being  read, for  resuming 
the adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  18th  day  of  March  last,  That  the 
School  Board  Electorate  (Scotland) Bill  be  now 
read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the  Debate be further adjourned 

till  Thursday  next. 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes 
(Repayment 
of  Loans) 
Bill. 

Marriage 
with 
Foreigners 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  (Repayment  of  Loans)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second time 

upon  T u e s d ay  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of the Marriage with  Foreigners 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Labourers
(Ireland)  Acts  Second  Reading  of  the  Labourers  (Ireland) 
Amendment

A c t  g  Amendment  Bill; 

P R A Y E R S, 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report  Private  Bills 
from one of the Examiners of  Petitions  for  [Lords']

Private  Bills,  That,  in the case of  the following  ^ X  s  not 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof, the  Standing  Orders  inquired  into, 
not  previously  inquired 
into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
viz.:— 


Scottish  Central  Electric  Power  Bill 

[Lords].


Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second time. 


The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  City and 
tion the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the  South London 
City  and  South  London Railway  Bill;  and  the  R a l l w ay  BllL 
same were twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that this House  : 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships, 

The  House  proceeded  to take into  considera- Newcastle­

tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords to  the 
Newcastle-upon- Tyne  Electric  Supply  Bill;  and  supply  Bill, 
the  same were  twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath agreed  to the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  Romford  and 

upon  Monday  next. 

Parliamentary
and  Electoral
Reform  Bill. 

  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, •  for  the 
g e c o n c l  Reading  of  the  Parliamentary  and 
Electoral  Reform  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Y O L.  158. 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to the district 
Romford  and  District  Tramways  Bill;  and  the Biii™WayS 
same  were twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships, 

Y  Y  3 

The 

 
 


Wigan 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Bill. 

Woolwieh 
Borough 
Council  BilL 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to  Rothesay 

24th  July. 

3903. 

[No. 100. 

tion  the  Amendments  macle  by  the  Lords  to  the  take  into  consideration the  Rothesay  Corporation  Corporation 
Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Bill  ;  and  the  Crder  Confirmation  Bill. 
same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time  Bill, 

£ X n a « o  n 

_ 

_ 

upon  Monday  next.  * 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   ao  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House' 
hath  agreed to  the  Amendments  made   by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Woolwich ^Borough.  Council  Bill ;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Scottish 
take  into  consideration  the  Scottish  E p i s c o p al   Episcopal 
;Clergy  Widows  and  Orphans'  Fund  O r f  e 
Confirmation  Bill. 
"  Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 
upon  Monday  next. 

Orphans' 

Oder 
Confirmation 

a nd 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Taff  Yale 
Railway  Bill 
[ Lords. ] 

The  Taff  Vale  Railway  Bill 

[ Lords]  was 

read  the  third, time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Barry 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Barry  Railway Bjll  [ Lords],  as  amended 
in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the third  time. 

Birmingham
District
BiU^ZwvL.]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tibn  'the 'Birmingham District  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.: 

Dewsbury,

B t o S l '  a n  d
Tramways
Bill  [Lords.]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
t I on  t he   B>ewsburySBatley, ahd Birstal  Tramways 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered] That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Manchester 
Southern 

Bill^zXs.]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Manchester  Southern  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read  ;  and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report.  ' 

. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,  by  His  British  South 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Estimates  of the  Africa 
British  South  Africa  Company  for  1902-3  and   C o m p a n y­
1903-4  (in  continuation   of  [C.  1363],  1902); 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

'  ' 

j 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-Trade  Reports 

jesty's  Command, —  Copies   of  Diplomatic  and ( A rf n u^ 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3038   to  b e n e s- ) 
3041. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


,  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,   by  His, Ma-   Loss  of  Life 
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Return  showing  the  at Ses» 
Lives  Lost   by  Wreck,  Drowning,   or  other 
Accident,  in  British  Merchant  Ships, registered 
in  the  United  Kingdom  during  the  years  1891 
to  1902,  inclusive  (in  continuation  of  Parlia-
mentary  Paper  [ p.  1253]), 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Military 

Second  Reading  of the  M llitary  Works  Bill;  

w°*ksBil1­

Maryport
BmbrzLz
1  ^  '  "

Mid  Yorkshire

Tramways
Bill  [Lords.]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Maryport  Harbour  Bill '-''[Lords],-  as; 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read the  third  time. 

  The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-: 
tion  the  Mid  Yorkshire  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords],

  as amended in  the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made   to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill 'be'read  the  third  time. 

Worthing

Oorporation

Tramways  _
[Lords.] 
Bill 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Worthing  Corporation  Tramways  Bill 
[Lor(jLs],  as amended  in  the  Committ^fe. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Bournemouth
Corporation
Tramways
L-

The  Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords]  was,  according  tO Order,  read  the  third 
time,  and passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered, T h ai  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  toj 
the  Lords  ;  arid  acquaint  them,  th&t  this'  House' 
hath  agreed  tO the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
  a

  tile  Bill  be

  read

  now

being  proposed,  That
second  time  ; 

,

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to  

the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now,"  

and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the  

words  "upon  this  day  three  months.''—(Mr. 
Buchanan.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

"  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question  ;  


The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas  to  the  Right;  

The  Noes   to  the  Left.  


Tellers  for 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-]

Hood, 

Yeas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther.­

Tellers  for  thef  Mr.  Causton, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Robert  Spencer: 

j. 154. 

. ; , . , ,: 

| 
... 
/ ,  °  " 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
•time,  and  coittmitted  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Monday  next. 

? 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 

Committee  On the  Naval  Works  B i l l ;' 

>  Bttl 

Sutton 
Coldfield 
S M f e'
m\XLords.] 

The  Sutton Coldfield Corporation  Bill  [Lords]
was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said Committee.  

; 

  and  passed,  with  Amendments/ 

Ordered,  That  the  Clferk  db  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the  same,  with  Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  t)rder  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Employment, 
into  consideration  the  Employment'  of • Children  ot.jQfaiMreji ­
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

1  ' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

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"No.  94.]  3  EDW.  YII. 

Post  Office 
Sites  Bill. 

The  Post  Office  Sites  Bill  was,  according   to 

Order, read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
Bill  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  'will, upon  Monday 

IQth—llth 

351 

July. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  takiiig   Town 
into  consideration  the  Town  Councils. (Scotland)   Pg^timd)
Bill,  as amended in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  clay  being  read,  for  taking  Burgh  Police 

Expiring 
Laws 
Continuance 
Bill.  • 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-
tinuance  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply 
[20th  July] 
Report. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  20th  day   of  this  instant July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Report. 

The Order   of  the  day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  9th  day  of  this  instant  J u l y; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Ireland 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Development  Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

Q r a nt  B i „ 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next, 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
Bill  {Lords], 
in  the  Standing 
Committee; 

as  amended 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Tuesday  next. 

Naval  Works 
B ^ r a c k s t i t e)   S e c o nJ   R e a d i n g  of  the  Naval  Works 
mouth Barracks  Site)  Bill; 
BU™C  8 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Ports-

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

South  African 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Loan  and  War  Second  Reading of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
Contribution 
Bill. 

TTT  
,  • T  , •  T>MI 
War  Contribution  Bill; 

, , 

into  consideration  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  
Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

(Scotland) 
BiU-

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sale  of 
Committee,  on  the  Sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  intoxicating 
on  Saturdays  (Ireland)  Bill; 

; 

' 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon Thursday  (Ireland)  Bill, 

the  6th  day  of  August  next,  resolve  itself  into 
the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Rating  of 

Committee  on  the  Rating  of  Machinery  Bill;  

Machinery 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday   BiUl 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself  P°?r 

into a Committee  on the Poor  Prisoners'  Defence  p " ^ ^  8 ^ 
(re-committed)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,   No.  1 to  No.  7,  agreed  to. 
Schedule  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  Sir 
Frederick  Banbury  reported,  That  the  Com­
mittee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and . directed 
him  to  report  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  b e i n  g  read,  for  the   Licences 
Second  Reading  of  the  Licences  Renewal  and  Renewal  and 
Transfer BUI. 
Transfer  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being read, for resuming   Town  Tenants 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Bill, 
upon  the  22nd  day  of  May  last,  That  the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
>  • 
time  ; 
!  Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till  Monday  next. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Board  of 
Agriculture 
and  Fisheries 
Bill  \_Lords,~\and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords'] ; 

The  Order:  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the  Board  of  Agriculture 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Electric 
fLondon) 
Second  Reading  of 
Bil°n[z"'rf.<; (London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Electric  Lighting 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Poor Law 

Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  Superannua­
tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 
_

!

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

(irXndj'p.il!. 

upon  Monday  next. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for  resuming  Cruelty to 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  A u i m a ls  Bill> 
upon the 2nd day of  March  last, That the  Cruelty 
to  Animals  Bill   be  now  read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be further adjourned 


Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

till  Monday  next.  


upon  Monday  next. 

Metropolitan 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-
CFundO  Bill.  m e n t  s 

( F u n d s)   Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Musical 
Second  Reading  of  "the  Musical  Copyright  Oopyrigh,^ 
Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution 

(StaSStlon 
of  school 
Districts and   0 f  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill; 
Bui"Stm°n 

VOL.  158. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   on°tarioand 

the  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land  Com-Manitoba 
pany  Bill  [Xarrfy], with  Amendments.

Lan<i 

Y Y4 

Ordered, 

 
 
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24:th—21th  July. 

1903. 

[No. 100, 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do 

lie  upon  the 

The Lords  have  agreed   to  the London  County 

Table. 

Bournemouth 
E-u^r  v^at1cr the  Bournemouth  Gas  and  Water  Bill 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
[Lords],
J» 
L  

. 

, 

with  an  Amendment, 

ment  toPthe"  Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 
Votes.

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Pentillie 
Estate  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

West 
Bromwich 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Preston; 
Chorley,  and 
Horwich 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Brighton 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Drainage  and 
Improvement 
of  Lauds 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   3)  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
(Ireland) 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   7)  Bill. 
Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.  13) Bill. 
Blackheath 
and 
Greenwich 
District 
Electric 
Light  Bill. 

Watford  and 
Edgware 
Kailway  Bill. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
[Lords],  without 

the  Pentillie  Estate  Bill 
Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

That 

the  allegations  contained 

The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
from  the  Committee  on  the  West  Bromwich 
f Lords]; 
they  had 
Corporation  Bill 
in  the 
examined 
Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
therein  so  as  to  make  it  consistent  with  the 
provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Com­
mittee,  and  found the  same,  as  amended, to  be 
true ;  and had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made 
Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
the  Preston,  Chorley,  and  Horwich  Tramways 
Bill  [Lords],  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr,  Heywood  Johnstone  reported 

from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  ;  That 
the 
parties  promoting  the  Brighton  Corporation  Bill 
[Lords]  had  stated  that  the  evidence  of  John 
Jackson  Clark,  Goldstone  Farm,  Hove,  Sussex, 
was  essential  to  their  case;  and. it having  been 
proved  that  his  attendance  could  not   be  pro­
cured  without  the  intervention  of  the  House,  he 
had  been  instructed  to  move  that  the  said  John 
Jackson  Clark  do  attend  the  said  Committee  on 
Tuesday  next,  at  half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 
Ordered,  That  John Jackson  Clark  do  attend 
the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  on  Tuesday 
next,  at half-past  Eleven  of  the  clock. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Drainage  and 
Improvement  of  Lands  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Order  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   3)  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  (No.   7)  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.  13)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Blackheath  and 
Greenwich  District  Electric  Light  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Watford  and 
Edgware  Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

Council  (General  Powers)  Bill,  with  Amend­
ments ; to which the Lords desire the  concurrence 
of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the London  United 
Tramways  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

London 
County 
Council 
(General 
Powers)  Bill. 

London 
United 
Tramways 
Bill. 

The Lords  have agreed  to the London,  Tilbury, 
and  Southend  Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments  ; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of 
this  House. 
,  The Lords have agreed  to  the Great  Northern, 
Piccadilly,  and  Brompton  Railway 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Hurroio  Road 

and  Paddington  Tramways  Bill,  with  Amend­
ments;  to which the Lords desire the  concurrence 
of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Derby  Gas  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

London, 
Tilbury,  and 
Southend 
Railway  Bill. 

Great 
Northern, 
Piccadilly, and 
Bromptoa 
Railway 
(Various 
Powers)  Bill. 
Harrow  Road 
and 
Paddington 
Tramways 
Bill. 

Derby  Gas 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Dudley,  Stourbridge, 
and  District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without 
any  Amendment. 

Dudley, 
Stourbridge, 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Poole  and  District 
Electric  Traction  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Tynemouth  and 
District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

Poole  and 
District 
Electric 
Traction 
Bill 
Tynemouth 
and  District 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Parliamentary 

Question  proposed  upon  the  2 S th   day  of  April  i;g'®gt3ration 
last, That  the  Parliamentary  Voters Registration
ra  l on 
Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time,   be  resumed 
upon  Monday  next. 

And  then  the House, having  continued  to  sit  

till  a quarter of  an  hour  before Six   of  the  

clock,  adjourned  till  Monday  next.  


[No.  101.] 

Monday,  21th  July,  1903. 

TH E House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A T E R S. 

H  E  Birmingham  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  Birmingham 
was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 

T

Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the same, with  Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Chatham  and  District  Light  Railways   Chatham  and 

Bill  [Lords]  was read  the third  time, and  passed,  District 
with  Amendments 

RafwaysBill 

Ordered,  l h at  the  Llerk   do  carry  the  Bui  to  [Lords.]


the  L o r d s;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House  

hath  agreed to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to  

which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of  

their  Lordships.  


The  Exeter  Corporation  Bill  [T.ords] was  read   Exeter 

the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments. 

Corporation 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  BlU  ^ 

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House  

hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to  

which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of  

their  Lordships,  

The 

 


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21th July. 

353 


Wiiiesden 
Urban District 
Council  Bill 
[.Lords.] 

The  Wiiiesden  Urban  District  Council  Bill 
[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;   to 
which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Chard 
Corporation 
Gas  and 
Electricity 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Chard Corporation  Gas  and  Electricity 
Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Gosport  and 
Fareham 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time. 

Hove,

DisSfct S'  a rd  t i on 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords. ] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
t he  H o v e   >  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways 

Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

Rochester 
the  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and 
Tramwa^s  and 
improvements  Improvements  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  in  the 
Bill  [Lords.]  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

South  Eastern 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
  London,  Chatham, 
t i on 
a nd
and  Dover  Railways  Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in 

S o u t ^  E a s t e rn 

t he 

' 

Chatham  and
Dover 
Railways  Bill  the  Committee. 
[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

» 

tion  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed. 

South  Western  The  South  Western  and  Isle  of  Wight  Junc­
a n d i s i e of 
Junction 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 
Wood  Green 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
Urban  District Jnto  consideration  the  Amendments  made  by 
t he   Wood'Green  Urban  District 
council  BUI.

L o r d g  
t he 
t 0 
Council  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Amendments  be  taken 

into  consideration  upon. Thursday  next. 

Rothesay
o?to r a t i 0n
Confirmation
Bill.

The  Rothesay  Corporation  Order  Confirmation 
B i l  1  w a s  '  according  to  Order,  read  the  third 

  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Scottish 
Episcopal 
Clergy 
Widows  aud 
Orphans' 
Fnnd  Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Perth 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Aberdeen 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

G lasgow 
Corporation 
(Police) 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Scottish  Episcopal  Clergy  Widows  and 
Orphans'  Fund  Order  Confirmation  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Perth  Corporation 
Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords].

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration the  Aberdeen  Corporation 
Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Glasgow  Corporation 

(Police)  Order 
Confirmation  Bill 
[Lords]  was,  according  to 
Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  ordered  to  be 
taken  into  consideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Irvine  and 
District.  Water 
Board  Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Irvine  and  District  Water  Board  Order 
Confirmation  Bill 
[Lords]  was,  according   to 
Order,  read  a  second  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be 
taken  into  consideration  upon  Wednesday  next. 

Y o t.  158. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Wick  and' 

Bill  to  confirm  a Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland) Act,  ordei" 
1899, relating  to  Wick  and  Pulteney  Harbours  :  Confirmation. 
And  that  the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor 
General  for  Scotland  do  prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a  Wick  and 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Pulteney 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  order™* 
1899, relating  to  Wick  and  Pulteney  Harbours:  Confirmation 
And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be  taken 
consideration  upon  Wednesday  next;  and   to  be 
printed. 

into Bil1­

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and  read  ;  Public 

and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petition. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Donglas  presented,   by  Historical 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Calendar  of  Manuscripts 
the  Manuscripts  of  the  Marquess  of  Ormonde, commission)
K.P.,  preserved  at  Kilkenny  Castle,  New  Series, 
Vol.  II.  ;  and  Report   on  Manuscripts  in  the 
Welsh  Language,  Vol.  II.,  Part  II.,  Plas  Llan 
Stephan ;  Free  Library,  Cardiff. 

Mr. Secretary Akers-Douglas  also presented,—  County  Courts 

Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated   (Plaints  and 
^ 2 7  ] 
the  10th  day  of  this  instant  July,  for  Returns 
relative  to  County  Courts (Plaints and  Sittings). 
' 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by.  His  Majesty's   Evictions 
Command,—Copy  of  Return  of  the  Number  of  (Ireland.) 
Evictions  from  Agricultural  Holdings   in  Ireland 
which  have  come  to the  knowledge  of  the  Con­
stabulary,  and  also of  the  Number  of  Tenancies 
determined,  in  the  quarter  ended  30th  June 
1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Fellowes  presented,  pursuant  to  the  direc-  Royal  Botanic 

tions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Copy  of  Rules  ^ ?  e n 8 ' 
for  the  Royal  Botanic  Gardens,  Kew,   in  con­
nection  with  the  Regulations  prescribed  by  the 
Parks  Regulation  Act,  1872. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  17th  day  of  June  last,  for 
a  Return 
Income  and 
Expenditure. 

to  Public 

relative 

Public 
Income and 
Expenditure. 
No.  272. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant   to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,— 
Account  showing  the  Receipts  and  Payments  in 
respect  of  the  Land Registry  for  the  year  ended 
31st  March  1903. 

Land Registry. 

N o.  273. 

Account,prepared  in pursuance of  the Supreme 
Court  of  Judicature  Act,  1875,  showing  the 
Receipts  and  Expenditure  in  respect  of  the 
High  Court   of  Justice  and  Court  of  Appeal 
during  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903. 

High  Court  of 
Justice  and 
Court  of 
Appeal,  &c. 
No. 274. 

Copy  of  Order,  dated  4th  July  1903,  relating 
to  the  Classification  and  Salaries  of  the  Clerks 
in  the  Admiralty  Registry. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that  the Papers  relative  to  the  Land 
Registry  and  the  High  Court   of  Justice  and 
Court  of  Appeal,  &c.,  and  the  said  Return,  be 
printed. 

Supreme 
Court of 
Judicature 
(Probate, 
Divorce,  and 
Admiralty 
Division.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,   by  His  Colonial 
Majesty's "Command,—Copy  of  Colonial  Report, Reports 
No.  391  (Gambia,  Annual  Report  for  1902). 

(-Annual.) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

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1903. 

[No. 93. 


Royal 
University  of 
Ireland. 

N o.  2 7 3. 

Poor Relief 
(England  and 
Wales.) 

Merchant 
Shipping, 
1902. 

Borough 
Funds  Bill, 

Local 
Government 
(Transfer  of 
Powers)  Bill. 

Pensioners 
Bill. 

Special 
Report. 

The following Paper, pursuant to the directions 
of  an  Act   of  Parliament,  was  laid  upon  the 
Table  By  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—Account 
of  Receipts'''ahd  "Expenditure  of  the'  Royal 
University  of  li-elttnd i.6? 
year  ended  31st 
March  1903;  together  with  the  Report  of  the 
Comptroller  and Auditor  General  thereon. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before  this House, 
a  Copy  of  Statement of  the  Amount  expended 
by  Boards of  Guardians for  In-maintenance  and 
Outdoor  Relief  in  England  and  Wales  during 
the  half-year  ended  Lady Day 1903;  and similar 
Statement  for the  half-year  ending  Michaelmas 
1903.—(Mr.  Grant  Lawson.) 

Ordered, That there  be laid  before  this House, 
a  Copy  of  Tables  showing  the  Progress  of 
Merchant  Shipping  in  the  United  Kingdom 
and  the  principal  Maritime  Countries.—(Mr. 
Gerald  Balfour.) 

Ordered, That  the  Amendment  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Borough  Funds  Bill  be  now  taken 
into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded  to  take 
the  said  Amendment  into  consideration;  and 
the  same was twice  read,  and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

f 

Ordered, That  the Amendments  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Local  Government  (Transfer  of 
Powers)  Bill  be  now taken into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded  to  take 
the  said  Amendments  into  consideration;  and 
the  same were twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the Lords ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

, 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  reported  from  the  Select 
Committee  on  the  Aged  Pensioners  Bill;  That 
they  had  agreed 
following  Special 
to  the 
Report:— 

1.  In  view  of  the  very 

large  amount  of 
evidence  on  the  subject  of  old  age  pensions 
which  has  been  accumulated  by  previous  in­
quiries,  your  Committee  have  endeavoured,  as 
far  as  possible, to  confine  the  witnesses  called 
before  them to  matters  which  have  arisen  since 
1899, in  which  year  Mr.  Chaplin's  Committee 
made  their Report, 

:  . 

2.  Such  matters  appeared  to your  Committee 

to  include— 

(1)  The  further  experience	   gained  by  the 
continued operation of the old  age pension 
in  Denmark,  New  Zealand,  and 
laws 
Victoria. 

(2)  The	   views  expressed  at conferences  Of 
trades  unions, friendly  societies  and  co­
operative  societies  upon  the  proposals  of 
Mr.  Chaplin's Committee. 
(3)  The	   result  of  recent 

investigations 
made  in  certain  workhouses  as  to  the 
number  of  aged inmates who  could  leave 
such  workhouses  if  provided  with  pen­
sions. 

, 

( 4)  The  value of  the  estimate  made by  Sir 
E.  Hamilton's  Committee  in  1899,  as 
tested  by  the  census  of  1901, and  the 
extent  to  which  such  estimate  would  be 
affected  by  certain  variations  from  the 
s c h e me  upon  w h i ch  t h o se  estimates  w e re 

i 

••based/ 

'   - v 

/•• 

Upori -all these matters  your  Committee  have 
received  evidence,  to  which  they  desire  to  call 
the  attention  of  the  House. 

Much  additional  information  bn  the  third 
matter  mentioned  above  will  be  supplied  by  the 
Returns  moved for  this  Session as to  the  number 
and  physical  and  mental" condition-of  the  aged 
indoor  paupers;  Tour  Committee  have  re­
quested  "the  Local  Government '  Boards  for 
England,  Scotland, and  Ireland  to take  steps  to 
supplement  that 
information  by  inviting  the 
guardians  of  certain  typical  unions to  ascertain 
the, number  of  the  aged  inmates of  their  work­
houses, mentally and physically fit to  live outside 
an institution,  who have  friends with whom  they 
could  live  if  they  had  pensions.  The  result  of 
these  inquiries  will be  printed  in  the  Appendix 
to  this  Report. 

Tour  Committee  have  also  had  before  them, 
as  documents  to  be  considered,  the  Bills  on  this 
subject  and the  subject  of  cottage  homes,  intro­
duced  in  Parliament  since  the  Report  of  the 
Royal  Commission.  ,

3.  Tour  Committee  do  not  think  that  any 
useful purpose would be  served  by their attempt­
ing, at this late period  Of the Session, to undertake 
the work  more  properly  belonging  to  a  Commit­
tee  of  the  whole  House,  or  a Grand  Committee, 
of  going  line  by  line  through  the  Bill  referred 
to  them,  and discussing the  exact  wording  of  the 
Amendments  to  it  which appeared to  them  to  be 
necessary;  They  have  accordingly  agreed  to 
report  the  Bill,  without  Amendment,  to  the 
House.  They  desire,  however,  to  offer  the 
following  observations  on  the  main  features 
of  the  Bill,  based  on  the  evidence  which  they 
have  received,  or  which  has  been  referred  to 
them:— 

(1)  If,  Parliament  should  decide  to	  devote 
to  the  provision  of  old  age  pensions  the 
very  large  sum  which  would  be  required 
to  carry  out  the  provisions  of  the  Bill 
in its entirety, the Bill, if  modified as sug­
gested  below, appears  to your  Committee 
to  afford  a  satisfactory  basis 
for  the 
distribution  of that  sum. 

applicant 

the  merits  of 

its  constituents. 

(2)   It  does  not  appear  to  your  Committee 
that  it  would  be  fair  or  reasonable  to 
leave  to  an  elected  body  the  duty  of 
deciding  upon 
large 
In  the 
numbers  of 
colonies  in  which  State  old  age  pensions 
are  given,  the  duty  of  deciding  whether 
an 
the  conditions 
fulfils 
necessary  to  entitle  him  to  a  pension 
is  imposed  upon  stipendiary  magistrates 
or  commissioners  appointed  by 
the 
State.  Tour  Committee  consider  that 
any scheme adopted by  Parliament  should 
provide  that  the  qualification  . of  any 
person to receive a pension should be placed 
in  the  hands  of  special  commissioners 
for  suitable  areas. 
quired  for  a  pension  scheme  is  to  come 
out  of  general  taxation,  an  additional 
reason  exists  for declining  to  commit  the 
management  to  a  local  authority.  The 
temptation  to  relieve  the  rates  by  the 
grant  of  pensions  instead  of  poor  law 
relief  might  lead  to  grave  abuses.  To 
utilise  the  experience  of  poor  law  guar­
dians  in  allocating pensions  is one  thing; 
it  is  a  very  different  thing  to  leave  the 
whole  management  in  their hands.  The 
commissioners  should  consider, any  repre­
sentations made on behalf  of  the Treasury 
or the local  authorities. 

the  money  re­

If 

4.  Tour  Committee  think  that  any . person 
who  has  proved  before  the  commissioners  the 
possession  of the  qualifications  prescribed by  the 
Bill,  amended  as  they  suggest,  should,  whether 
a  pension  is  granted  Or  not,-  be  entitled  as  a 
"  qualified  pensioner "  to certain privileges;  e.g., 
-	  -the 

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30^

the retention  of his civil rights: even  if  he  should 
receive  poor  law  relief,  and  the right  to  outdoor 
relief  should  he  or  she  be compelled  by  desti­
tution  to  apply  for  assistance  to  the  guardians 
while in  such  a state of  health as not.  to  require
admission  into the  workhouse  infirmary. 

5.  The  qualifications of  pensioners  dealt  with 
in  Clause  6 of  the  Bill  should, in the  opinion  of 
your  Committee, be  amended  in  the  following 
particulars:— 

(1)  A	  fixed  and  long  period  should  be 
required  to  elapse  between  the  natural­
isation  of  an alien  and  his application  for 
a  pension. 

(2)  The	  disqualification  arising  from  the 
receipt  of  poor  law  relief  should  be  so 
defined  as  not  to  exclude  from  pensions 
aged  persons  who  are  in receipt  of  such 
relief  at  the time of  the  passing  of  the 
Act,  but  who  had not received  such  relief 
for  20 years before they  had  reached  the 
qualifying  age. 

A	  definition  of  the  "  circumstances  of  a 
wholly  exceptional  character"  under 
which  poor  relief  may  be  given  without 
invalidating  a  subsequent  claim  to  a 
pension  should  be  inserted  in  the  Bill. 
(3)  The	   transfer of  property  and  collusive 
arrangements  as to  wages for  the  purpose 
Of  reducing  the  income of  the  applicant 
to  a  weekly  sum  below  that  which  will 
disqualify  for a pension should  be  guarded 
against. 

(4)  Provision  should  be  made  against  the 
transfer  of  the  maintenance  of  aged  pa­
rents from well-to-do children to the  State, 
which is  stated  to have  in  some  instances 
occurred  in  New  Zealand and  Victoria. 
(5)   If	  any  part  of  the  pension  is  to  be 
charged  on  the  rates  of  a  union,  the 
pensioner  should  have  been  a resident  in 
that union  for  a considerable  period. 
6.  Your  Committee  desire  to  express  their 
opinion  that  the  provision  of  old  age  pensions 
for  the  deserving  poor  is  a  matter  which  might 
well  be  proceeded  with  step  by  step.  1 If  it  is 
not  considered  possible  to  provide  by  taxation 
the full  sum which  would be  required  each  year 
in increasing  amounts for the scheme of  pensions 
contemplated by  the Bill  referred  to  your  Com­
mittee, the  provision  of  a  considerably  smaller 
sum  would, in  the  opinion  of  your  Committee, 
meet  many of  the most  necessitous  cases.  This 
result  might  be  obtained  either  by  raising  the 
age  at which  a pension  might be  claimed, or  by 
reducing  the  amount  of  weekly  income  the 
possession  of  which  disqualifies for a pension. 

7.  There  is some  danger  that  those  who  are 
in a  position  to  save  money  may  be  discouraged 
from  saving by  the  reflection  that the  more  they 
have  the less they  will receive  in  the  form  of  a 
pension.  It  may  be  advisable  to  intrust  those 
who  have  the  distribution  of  pensions  with  a 
discretion  as  to  amount,  so  that  the  pension 
awarded  may  not  be  so  reduced  as  to  deprive 
applicants of  the  fruits  of  their  own  thrift. 
In 
no case, however, ought any pension to be granted 
where it  is not really  needed. 

8.  Your  Committee  are of opinion  that all the 
materials available, apart from actual experiment, 
for the purpose  of  enabling  Parliament  to  arrive 
at a decision upon  the subject of  old  age pensions 
have  been exhausted  in  the  numerous  inquiries 
that have  already  taken  place.  Nevertheless,  it 
must  be  admitted  that  there  is  still  much  un­
certainty  upon  several  points.  For  example, the 
number  of  those in  workhouses  over  a given  age 
who  could  be  properly  attended  to  outside  a 
workhouse ;  the  number  of  those  not .now  re­
ceiving  poor  law relief  who  require  and  deserve 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

in  crowded  communities 

July.  357 
pensions  ;  the  possibility  of  obtaining  reliable  

information 
if  an 
applicant's  antecedents  are  to be inquired  into; 

the  degree  to  which  a  pension  scheme  would  

transfer  the  cost  of  maintaining  the  aged  poor  

from  the  rates  to  the  taxes;  and  the  sums  

needed  for  the  various  schemes propounded,  are  

all  matters  of  considerable  doubt.  Certainty 
upon  these  and  other  features  of  importance 
cannot  be attained without  actual  experiment.  


9.  Your  Committee  are  of  opinion  that  the 
law  expenditure  will  be 

reduction  on  poor 
considerably  less  than  has  often  been  repre­
sented, inasmuch  as  the  proportion  of  the  aged 
poor  who  are  now, or  may  in  future  be, in  the 
workhouses, who  could  with  advantage  to  them­
selves  live  outside with  the  help  of  a  pension, 
will  probably  be found to  be very  small.  Many 
inmates  who  would  thus  be  compelled,  from 
infirmity  or  lack  of  friends  or  homes  outside, 
to  remain  in the workhouse, suffer great  hardship 
from  being  compulsorily  associated  with  other 
inmates  who  are  imbecile  or  otherwise  unde­
sirable.  Your  Committee  strongly  recommend 
that  the  welfare  and.  happiness  of  this  class  of 
indoor  paupers  should  be  provided  for  by  the 
extension  of  the  system of  cottage  homes. 

Mr.  Grant  Lawson  reported  from  the  Select 
Committee  on  the Aged  Pensioners  Bill;  That 
they  had  agreed  to  report  the  same,  without 
Amendment.

•.

Ordered,  That  the  Report  and  the  Special  No. 276. 

Report  do  lie  upon the  Table ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  Message  from 

Message  had been brought from the Lords by one the  Lords. 
of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 
The  Lords  have  agreed 

to  the  Neath, Neath, 

Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  Railway  Bill,  with Pontardawe, 
Amendments ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the and 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Brynaman 
Bailway  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Mullingar, Mullingar, 
Kells,  arid Drogheda  Railway  Bill,  with  Amend- Kells,  and 
Drogheda 
ments ;  to which the Lords desire the concurrence  Bailway  Bill. 
of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Great Western  Great  Western 

Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to which  the Railway  Bill. 
Lords  desire the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Lancashire and Lancashire 
Yorkshire  and London  and  North  Western  Rail-and  Yorkshire 
and  London 
ways  (Steam  Vessels)  Bill,  with  Amendments;  and  Nort h 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  Western 
this  House.  	
Railways 
(Steam 
Vessels)  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Canal  Traffic  Bill  be read Canal  Traffic 

a  second  time  To-morrow. 

Bill. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented  a  Bill   to  make  Revenue  Bill, 
certain  Amendments  of  the  Law  relating  to  Bill 297. 
Customs  and  Inland  Revenue,  and of  the  Law 
relating  to the  powers  and  duties of  the  National 
Debt Commissioners  :  And  the same was ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Thursday  next; 
and to be  printed. 

Mr,  Victor  Cavendish, Sir  Joseph  Lawrence,  l'atent  Office 

and  Mr.  Courtenay  Warner  were  nominated  Extension 
Members  ofthe  Select Committee  on the  Patent  1 
Office  Extension  Bill.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-
Hood.) 

The  South  African  Loan  and  War  Contribu-  South  African 
tion  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a second  L o a  n  and War 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  °™tribution 
whole  House, for  Wednesday  next. 

The House, according to  Order, resolved itself  Naval  Works 

into  a Committee  on the  Naval  Works  Bill.

Bil1, 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,   NO.  1 (Issue  of  money  for  works 

mentioned  in  Schedule). 

2 

Amendment 







 
356 

24:th—21th July. 

1903. 

[No. 100, 


Amendment  proposed, in  p.  1,  1. 15, to  leave 
out from  the  word  "  A c t"   to  the  end of  1. 19.— 
(Mr.  Buchanan.)

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be 

left  out  stand  part of  the  Clause  ; 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  3,  1. 19, 
to  leave  out  "£.791,400,"  in  order  to  insert 
"£.670,400  "—(Sir  John  Colomb),— instead 
thereof. 

Question, That  "  £ . 791,400 "  stand  part of  the 

The  Committee  divided. 
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, 
<v  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther, 
Tellers  for the (Mr.  Buchanan, 

Yeas, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Caldwell: 

Schedule,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Tuesday,  28 th July,  1903 : 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman 
the  Chair  to make his Report  to the  House. 

left 

173. 

67. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,   NO.  2,  agreed  to. 
Schedule. 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  to  leave  out 

Is. 20 and  21.—(Mr.  Buchanan.)

Question,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be  left 
out  stand  part  of  the  Schedule,—put,  and 
agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  to 

leave  out  1. 24.—(Mr.  Gibson  Bowles.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Schedule:— 
Amendment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  to 

leave  out  1. 35.—(Mr.  Buchanan.)

Question  put, That  the  words proposed  to  be 

left out  stand part of  the  Schedule ; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for the f S i r  E / '  e W e  r  ^ l a n d^ 
H o o d >

\
(Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers for the f Mr.  Buchanan, 

Yeas 
' 

Noes, 

(Sir  James Joicey: 

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1  ^ 
J 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill  ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may have  leave to  sit again. 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

again resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  taking  Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children ^ children 
Bill,  as amended  in the Standing  Committee  ; 

1 " 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into further 

consideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Expiring 

Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con- £aw® 
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tinuance  Bui; 

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0 

0 

1 

Contnuance 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Railways 

Committee  on  the Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

And  it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock, the  Chairman  left  the  Chair  to  make his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, this  evening, 

agaiu  resolve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

Naval  Works 
Bil,i 

The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved  itself 

into  a Committee  on the  Naval  Works  Bill. 

Evening  Sitting. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Schedule. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  to 

leave  out  1. 36.—(Mr.  Buchanan.)

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be 

left out  stand  part  of  the  Schedule ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  ii 
Tellers  for the I   ^  ^ 

* 

.u  (Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers for  the f Mr.  Broadhurst, 

Noes, 

I Mr.  Whitley: 

1,36. 

J 
1  60. 

J 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Patriotic 

Second  Reading  of  the  Patriotic  Fund  Bill;  

Fund  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this day. 

The  Order of  the day  being read, for resuming  Bankers 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed  (Ireland)  Act 
upon  the  lst  day  of this  instant July,  That  the B e p e al  Bil1' 
Bankers  (Ireland)  Act  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Justices  of  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace  p f a ce  BiU 
Bill  [Lords]; 

, 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  be ins;  read,  for  the  Police  (Super-

Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation)  ^nation) 
Bill;  

Bl  ' 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  3,1.  15, 
col.  5,  to  leave  out  "£.200,000,"  in  order  to 
insert  " £ .  130,000  "—(Mr.  Thomas  Shaw),—
instead  thereof. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Port  of 
Committee  on  the  Port  of  London (re-committed) London  Bm-
Bill; 

Question  put,  That  "  £ .  200,000 "  stand  part 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

of  the  Schedule  ; 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

The  Committee  divided. 
m  ii 
e 
xi 
Tellers  for  the 
1  e a s  ' 

^ 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for thefMr.  Caldwell, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Dewar: 

I  144. 
J 
1  
j 

5­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 
Second  Reading  of the  Sugar  Convention  Bill;  Convention 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time  Bl11' 

this  day. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  to  


leave  out  1. 18.—(Mr.  Buchanan.)

Question,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be  left 
out  stand  part  of  the  Schedule,—put,  and 
agreed  to. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read, for  taking  Sale of  But'.cr 

into  consideration  the  Sale  of  Butter  Bill,  as  Bil]­
amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

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357 


Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Congested 
Districts 
("Scotland) 
(No.  2 )  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Congested  Districts 

Sccond  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  (No.  2 )  Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

tliis  day. 

Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland) 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Statute  Law  Revision 

Committee  on 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the said  Committee. 

London 
School  Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(.Hilldrop Road  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the BiU be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Board of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Board  of  Agriculture  Agriculture 
and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords]; 

f]°br%\f 

^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Electric 
Second  Reading  of  the  Electric  Lighting  Lighting 
(London)  Bill  [Lords] L 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve- Jp^dl) Bilf8 
(  un s)  i  . 
ments (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a sccond  time 

this  day. 

The  Poor  Law  (Dissolution   of  S c h o ol   Dis-Poor   Law 
tricts  and  Adjustment?)  Bill  was,  according  to  ^ ^ f  0 1  1 
Order, read  a  second  time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Districts  and 
Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  this day. 
Adjustments) 
Bili. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read.  f o  r 

Third  Readme  of  the  Poor  Prisoners  T > p f « n ee  Prisoners'
Bill; 

t h  e  Poor 
.uetence  D e f e n ce  Bm_

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read the  third  time 

this  day. 

Bishopric  o£ 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol 
Bill  [Lords'] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Town  Councils 

into  consideration  the  Town  Councils  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill,  as amended in  the  Standing  Committee ; 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical
Commissioners  SCCOnd  Reading: of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
Bill  [Lords.]

j-jr^j 

BU1 

sioners 

. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Bishoprics  of 
Southwfark 
and  Birming­
ham  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics  of  Southwark 
and  Birmingham Bill  [Lords] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Military 
Works  BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the Military  Works  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking  Burgh  Police 

into  consideration  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  (Scotland) 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Day 

Committee  on 
(Ireland)  Bill; 

the  Day 

Industrial  Schools  Industrial 

Schools 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Resolved, That  this House  will, upon Thursday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Church 

Committee  on  the  Church  Discipline  Bill;  

Discipline 

Resolved, That  this House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Licensing Law 

Committee  on  the  Licensing Law (Compensation  (Compensa­
n v  r 
for  Non-Renewal)  Bill  ;  

tion  for  Non-
Renewal)  Bill. 

n  r»  ii 

-r> 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report. 

The  Order of  the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  2nd day  of  this instant  July; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Prevention  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Pollution  Pollution  of 
of  Rivers  and  Streams  Bill; 
Streams  lyiL 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply 
[20th  July] 
Report. 

The  Order of  the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  20th  day of  this  instant  July; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  British  and 
Second  Reading  of  the  British  and  Irish  Meat ifi8h  Meat 
^™ tectlon 
Protection  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

Ordered, That the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

day. 

upon  Monday  the  10th day  of  August  next. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Report. 

The Order of  the day being  read, for receiving 
the Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  9th day  of this  instant July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Naval Works
(Portsmouth
Barracks  Site)

The  Order  of  the  day .

  Second  Reading  of  the *Naval~Works 

 ^  ^  Barracks  Site)  Bill;  


being w  read,  for  the 
(Ports-

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Tuberculosis 

Second  Reading  of  the  Tuberculosis  (Animals)  (Animals) 
C o m p e n s a t i on  B i ll  ; 

Compensation 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

thisb day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Local 

Second  Reading  of  the  Local  Government  Government 
(Ireland)  Bill; 

(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day. 


YOL.  158.  


Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

z z3  

The 

 
The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Prevention  of  Cruelty 

Prevention  of 
Children0 
(Amendment)  to  Children  (Amendment)  Bill  [Lords]; 
Bill [Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

July. 

I t 0 3. 

[ N o.  1 0 1, 

And  it  being  after  Midnight,  and  objection  

being  taken  to  further  proceeding,  the  Debate  

stood  adjourned.  


Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be  resumed  this  


this day. 

day. 


Jury Acts
(Ireland)
Amendment

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Jury  Acts  (Ireland) 
A m e n d m e nt  B i l f . 

Ordered, That  the said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the Bill be  withdrawn. 

And  then  the  House,  having , continued  to 
sit till  a  quarter of  an hour after  Twelve 
of 
the  clock  on  Tuesday  morning, 
adjourned till this  day. 

Marriage with
Foreigners

  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading of the Marriage-with Foreigners 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this day. 

[ N o.  1 0 2 .] 

Tuesday,  28th July,  1903. 

THE  House met at  Two  of the  clock. 

Labourers

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read;  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Labourers  (Ireland) 

Bill/1  men

  Acts  Amendment  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second time 

this day. 

  The  Order of  the day being read, for resuming 
Town Tenants
(Ireland)  Bill. the  adjourned  Debate  on  the Question  proposed 
upon the  22nd  day  of  May  last, That the  Town 
Tenants  (Ireland)  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till this day. 

Poor Law 
animation 
(Ireiand)  Bill, tion  (Ireland)  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the Poor  Law  Superannua­

T

P R A T E R S. 
H E  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  Great 
tion  the Amendments  made by  the  Lords to ^.orth1e™> 

the  Great  Northern,  Piccadilly,  and  Brampton s^pton 

Railway  (Various  Powers)  Bill;  and  the  same Railway  

were twice read,  and agreed to. 
(Various 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the Lords ;  and  acquaint them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

ers)  B,!L 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-London 

tion the  Amendments  made by  the Lords  to the 
London  County  Council  (General  Powers) Bill; (General 
and the same were twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Powers) Bill. 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the Lords  ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

Cruelty to
Animals Bill,

The  Order of  the day being read, for resuming 
  the adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  2nd  day  of  March  last,  That , the 
Cruelty  to  Animals  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this day. 

Musical
[ S o '  8 "  1

The  Order   o f  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  S e c o nd   Reading  of  the Musical  Copyright  Bill 

[Lords] ; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read a second  time 

this  day. 

Parliamentary
Registration
^egis  ra ion

  The Order of the day being read, for  resuming 
adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
Up 0 n  ^he  2 8 th  day  of'Aprillast,  That  the  Par­
liamentary Voters  Registration  Bill  be now  read 
a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till "Wednesday next. 

Public
Bmldmgs
[Consolidated
Fund.]

A  Motion  being made, and the Question  being 
proposed,  That  this House  will, this day, resolve 
  itself  into  a  Committee  to  consider  of  making 
further  provision for defraying  the Expenses  of 
the  purchase  of  Land  and  Building?,  and  the 
construction  of  Buildings  and  Works,  in  con­
nection with certain Public  Departments, and of 
authorising  the  payment  out of  the  Consolidated 
Fund,  and  out  of  money?,  to  be  provided  by 
Parliament, of  such  Sums  as  may  be  necessary 
for those purposes-—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot)  :—And 
a  Debate  arising thereupon ; 

Sir  Savile Crossley, by  His  Majesty's  Com­
mand, acquainted  the House, That  His Majesty, 
having  been  informed of  the  subject-matter  of 
this Motion,  recommends  it to  the  consideration 
of  the  House. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  London, 
tion the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to the Southend™'1 
London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend Railway  Bill;  Railway 
and the  same were twice read,  and agreed  to. 

Bill. 

Orderedj That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera- Watford and 
tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords to  the Railway6Bill 
Watford  and  Edyware  Railway  Bill;  and  the 
same were twice  read,  and agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  Barry  Railway  Bil\  [Lords]  was  read  Barry 

the  third  time,  and passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the Clerk  do  carry the Bill  to
the Lords ;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same,  with Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Bl11 

  1 

1 

Ordered,  That 

the  Birmingham  District  Birmingham 

Tramways  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  the  third  time  j|!stir*ct 
upon  Thursday  next. 

—  * 

rIH,

B M ^ Z m L] 

The  Dewsbury, Batley,  and  Birstal  Tramways  Dewsbury, 
Bill  [Lords]  was read  the third time, and passed, Batley, and 
Tramways 
with  Amendments, 

Ordered, That the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to  Bill [Lords:]

the  Lords;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments ;  to 
which this House  doth  desire the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Manchester  Southern  Tramways  Bill Manchester 

[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, ®°"thern 
with  Amendments. 

BM^SL.J 

Ordered, 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IQth—llth 

July. 
compiled  under  the  direction  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  for  Ireland   by  desire  of  his 
Excellency  the  Lord  Lieutenant   of  Ireland. 

359 


"No.  94.]  3  EDW.  YII. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords,-  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Pentillie  Estate  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to the  same, without  Amendment, 

I'enUllie 
Estate  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Worthing 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Bili  [Lords.] 

The  Worthiny  Corporation  Tramways  Bill 
[Zorrfs]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Bristol 
Corporation 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

tion  the  Bristol  Corporation  Bill 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

[Lords],  as 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the third  time. 

West 
Bromwich 
Corporation 
Bil 1  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  ;  the  West  Bromwich  Corporation.  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Lanarkshire 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lanarkshire  Tramways  Order  Confirma­
tion  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according   to  Order,  read 
a  second  time  ;  and  ordered  to  be  taken  into 
consideration  To-morrow. 

Public 
Petition. 

Vide Supple­
ment to the 
Seventh 
Report. 

South Africa 
(Indian 
Coolies.) 

Churches 
(City of 
London.) 

N o.  2 7 7. 

Parishes 
(United, 
Divided,  &c.) 
No.  2 7 8. 

Deaths from 
Starvation,  or 
accelerated by 
Privation 
(London.) 

N o.  279. 

Parliamentary 
Boroughs, &c. 
(Diagrams.) 
No. 280. 
Probation  of 
First 
OfEenders. 

N o.  2 8 1. 

Trade  Reports
(Annnal
Series.) 

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and  read; 

and ordered  to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,   by  His 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Correspond­
ence  relating  to  a  proposal  to  employ  Indian 
Coolies  under  Indenture  on  Railways  in  the 
Transvaal  and  Orange  River  Colony. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers  - Douglas  presented,— 
Return   to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  23rd  day  of  February  last,  for  a  Return 
relative  to  Churches  (City   of  London).

Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  23rd  day  of  February  last,  for  Returns 
relative  to  Parishes  (United,  Divided,  &c.). 

Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  23rd  day   of  March  last,  for  a  Return 
relative  to  Deaths  from  Starvation,   or  accele­
rated  by  Privation  (London). 

Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  7th  day  of  May  last, for  a Return  relative 
to  Parliamentary  Boroughs,  &c.  (Diagrams). 

Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated 
the  6th  day  of  this  instant  July,  for  Returns 
relative  to  Probation  of  First  Offenders. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do  lie upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copies   of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3042   to 
3048. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Local 
Taxation 
(Ireland) 
Returns, 

Mr.  Wyndham presented,   by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Returns of  Local  Taxation 
in  Ireland  for  the  year  1 9 0 1 - 2,   collected  and 

V O L . 1 5 8, 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the  Tramways 

Committee  on  the  Tramways  Orders  Confirma- Orders 
tion  (No.   I)  Bill 

Confirmation 
That  they  had  (No.   1)  Bill 

[Lords]; 

considered the  said  Orders  ;  that the  said  Orders E Lords.]

ought  to  be  confirmed  ;  and  that  they  had  Provisional 
Orders  con-
directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amend­
firmed.] 
ments, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do 

lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  To­
morrow. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 

Committee  on  the  Tramways  Orders  Confirma­
tion  (No.   2)  Bill 
[Lords]-,  That  they  had 
considered  the said  Orders  ;  that the  said Orders 
ought  to  be  confirmed;  and  that  they  had 
directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with  Amend­
ments, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  To­
morrow. 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No. 2)  Bill 
[Lords.]
[Provisional 
Orders con­
firmed.] 

Vide Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   Salford 
Committee  on  the  Salford  Corporation  Bill  Corporation 
[Lords]  ;  That_ they  had  examined  the  allega-
f ^ S d '  ] 
tions  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  Title.] 
verbally  amended the  same,  and found the  same, 
as amended,  to  be  true;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made Amendments  thereunto;  and 
had  amended  the  Title  of  the  Bill. 

Table;  and-be  printed.  

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  vide  Supple-
ment to the 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the   South 

Committee  on  the  South  Staffordshire  Tram- Staffordshire 
ways  Bill  [Lords]  ;  That,  with  reference   to  the  BSUZSS..] 
Resolution  of  the  Standing  Orders  Committee 
of  the  17th  March  last,  the  Committee  found 
that  the  powers  to  construct  Tramways  Nos.  1, 
1A, and  1B  had  been  struck  out  of  the  Bill  in 
the  House  of  Lords. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  further  reported  from 
the  Committee;  That  they  had  examined  the 
allegations  of  the  Bill,  and  found  the  same  to 
be  true ;  and  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple-

Table ;  and  be  printed.

m e nt  to  t he 
Votes. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Hastings
Harbour  District  Railway  Bill  [Lords],  with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Liverpool  University  Bill 
[.LordsJ;  That  they  had  examined  the  allega­
tions  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill, 
and  amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  con­
sistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as passed 
found  the  same,  as 
by  the  Committee,  and 
amended,  to  be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto;  and 
had  amended  the  Title  of  thecBill. 

Ordered,  That,  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Hastings 
Harbour 
District 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.]
Vide Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 
Liverpool 
University 
Bill [Lords.]
[Amended 
Title.] 

Vide Supple­
ment to the 
Votes. 

The  Deputy Chairman  reported  Kip's  Patents   Kip s Patents 
Bill [Lords.]] 

Bill  [Lords],  without  Amendment  

Z 1  4 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
360 

28th July. 

1908. 

[No. 102. 


Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

they  had  gone 
Amendments  thereunto. 

through  the  Bill,  and  made 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  No.  282. 

Bangor 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Shropshire 
and  Worces­
tershire 
Electric 
Fower  Bill 
[Lords.]
Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 
Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Brighton 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Bath 
Corporation 
Water  Bill. 

East  Ham 
Improvement 
Bill. 

Dublin, 
Wicklow,  and 
Wexford 
Railway  Bill. 

Button 
Coldfield 
Corporation 
BiU  [Lords.] 

Carmarthen­
shire  Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Fife  Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Hastings 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Hastings 
Hariiour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Trade, &c. 

Sheep Scab 
BiU. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported 

from  the 
Committee  on  the  Bangor  Corporation  Bill 
[Lords];  That  they had  examined  the  allegations 
contained 
in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the  same, and found  the  same, 
as amended, to be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairrmm  reported  the  Shrop­
shire  and  Worcestershire  Electric  Power  Bill 
[Lords],  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  ;  That,  in  the 
[Lords],
case  of  the  Brighton  Corporation  Bill 
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and  amended  the  same 
so  as to  make  it  consistent  with  the  provisions 
of  the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee,  and 
found  the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amend­
ments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

M r.  Speaker  acquainted  the  H o u s e,  T h at  a 
M e s s a ge  had  been  b r o u g ht  from  the  Lords   b y 
one  of  their  Clerks,   as  f o l l o w e th  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Bath  Corpora­
tion  Water  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  East  Ham 
Improvement  Bill,  with Amendments  ;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Dublin, 
Wicklow,  and  Wexford  Railway  Bill,  with 
Amendments;  to  which  tne  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Sutton  Coldfield 
Corporation  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

The  Lords  disagree   to  one  of  the  Amend­
ments  to  the  Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power 
Bill  [Lords]; 
they 
assign  their  Reasons;  and  agree  to  the  rest  of 
the  Amendments  to  the  said  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

for  which  disagreement 

The Lords  disagree  to  one of  the Amendments 
to  the  Fife  Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords]; 
for 
which  disagreement  they  assign  their  Reasons  ; 
and  agree  to  the  rest  of  the  Amendments  to  the 
said  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  define  the  ranking  and  priority  of  the 
Mortgages  of  the  Hastings  Harbour  Commis­
sioners  already  issued  and  to  be  issued  under 
former  Acts  for  the  completion   of  the  Harbour 
Works;   to  extend  the  periods  limited  for  the 
purchase  of  Lands  for,  and for  the  completion 
of,  such  Works,  and for  other  purposes. 

The  Hastings  Harbour  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

the  first  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills, 

a 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes   of  the Proceedings  No.  282. 

of  the  Standing  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill  298. 

Standing  Committee, be  taken  into  consideration 
upon 0Thursday  next  ;  and  be  printed. 

Arthur  Henderson,  Esquire,  Member  for  the   New  Member 

County  of  Durham  (Barnard  Castle Division), sworn, 
was  sworn. 

Sir  Michael  Foster  reported  from  the  Select  House  of 

Committee  on House of  Commons (Ventilation);  
That  they  had  considered  the  matters  to  them 
referred,  and  directed  him  to  make  a  Report 
thereof  to 
together  with  the 
Minutes  of  the  Evidence  taken  before  them, 
and  an  Appendix. 

the  House; 

on 
'on-J 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 283. 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Sir  Augustus  Godson  reported  from  the  Com- North 

mittee  on  the  North  Western  Electricity  and 
Power-Gas Bill [fiords];  That they had examined   an(j p0We'r­
the  allegations  contained  in  the  Preamble  of  the Gas Bill 
Bill,  and  had made  an Amendment  therein,  and 
fouud  the  same, as amended,  to  be  true;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide Supple-
™entto  the 

Tabie  ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Sydney  Buxton,  supported  by  Sir  John  Wild  Birds 
Stir ling-Maxwell,  Sir  Robert  Reid,  Colonel  ^j°g ection 
Lockwood,  and  Sir  Edward  Grey,  presented  a  Amendment 
Bill  to  amend  the  Wild  Birds  Protection  A c t s:   Bill, 
And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  Bill 299. 
time  upon  Tuesday  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being  Business  of 
proposed, That, for  the  remainder  of  the  Session, 
Houee 
Government  Business  be  not  interrupted, except  Business.) 
at  half-past  Seven   of  the  clock  at  an  Afternoon 
Sitting,  under  the  provisions  of  any  Standing 
Order  regulating  the  Sittings   of  the  House,  and 
may be entered upon at any hour though  opposed; 
and  that  at  the  conclusion  of  Government  Busi­
ness  each  day  Mr. Speaker do  adjourn the  House 
without  Question  put—(Mr.  Balfour)  ; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  in  1.  2,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  Session,"  the  words  "  except  upon  such 
"  days  as may  be  set  apart  for  the  discussion   of 
"  Fiscal  Policy."—(Mr.  Dalziel.) 

And  the Question  being  put,  That those  words 

be  there  inserted  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Dalziel, 

Yeas, 

\ 
(Mr.  Courtenay  Warner :J 

Tellers  for  the j 8"H^exander 

Acland­

N o e s ' 

(Mr.  Anstruther. 

So  it passed  in  the  Negative.  

And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t;  

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t;  

The  Noes  to  the  Left.  


97. 

1 9 4. 

T e l l e r,  for  t h e f ^ f

"

 ^ 

' 

Sir James Fergusson  reported  from  the  Stand­
ing  Committee  on  Trade  (including  Agriculture 
and  Fishing),  Shipping,  and  Manufactures,  to 
whom  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill  was  referred  ;  That 

1  e a s  ' 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

j


Tellers  for  the C Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone, 1 

(Mr.  William M'Arthur   :J  


Noes, 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative.  


Ordered, 



NO.  99.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

23rd—24th July. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

the 

Ordered,  That,  for  the  remainder   of 
Session,  Government  Business  be  not  inter­
rupted,  except  at  half-past  Seven  of  the  clock 
at  an  Afternoon  Sitting,  under  the  provisions   of 
any  Standing  Order  regulating  the  Sittings   of 
the House,  and may be  entered  upon  at  any  hour 
though  opposed;  and  that  at  the  conclusion  of 
Government  Business  each  day  Mr.  Speaker   do 
adjourn  the  House  without  Question  put. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

A n  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  three  months." —  (Mr. 
Lough.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now "  stand part of the  Question  :—And 
a  Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And   it  being  half an  hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
evening. 

Evening  Silting. 

The  Order  of  the day  being read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  28th  day  of  this  instant  July,  was 
proposed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Sugar  Convention  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
t  O
time  ; 

Which  Amendment  was,  to leave  out  the  word 
"  now,"  and, at the  end  of  the  Question, to  add 
the  words  " u p on  this day  three  months"—(Mr. 
Lough);

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  "  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question   :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit 
till  after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Wednesday 
morning; 

Wednesday, 29th July,  1903  : 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Debate   be  now  adjourned 
—(Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen)  :—It  was resolved   in 
the  Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  resumed  this 

day. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Motor  Cars 
Bill  [Lords.'] 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  passed  a Bill, intituled,   A n 
A ct   to  amend  the  Locomotives  on  Highways 
Act,  1896;   to  which  the  Lords  desire  the 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

Public 
Buildings 
Expenses 
[Consolidated 
Fund.] 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  27th  day  of  this  instant  July,  That 
this  House  will,  this  day, resolve  itself  into  a 
Committee  to  consider  of  making  further  pro­
vision for  defraying the Expenses  of the purchase 
of  Land  and Buildings,  and  the  construction  of 
Buildings  and  Works,  in  connection with  certain 
Public  Departments  ;  and  of  authorising  the 
payment  out of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  and  out 
of  moneys to be provided  by Parliament, of  such 
Sums  as  may  be  necessary  for  those  purposes— 
(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot);

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed   :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  the  Question being put:—It  was resolved 

in the  Affirmative. 

VOL.  158. 

further  provision 

361 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 
resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  consider  of 
making 
for  defraying  the 
Expenses of the  purchase of  Land  and  Buildings, 
and  the  construction  of  Buildings  and  Works, 
e 
' 
o 
in connection  with  certain  Public  Departments  ; 
and  of  authorising  the  payment  out   of  the 
Consolidated  Fund,  and  out  of  moneys  to  be 
provided  by  Parliament,  of  such  Sums  as  may 
be  necessary  for  those  purposes. 

• 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Expiring 

Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  C o n - L a ws 
tinuance  Bill ; 

_ 

Continuance 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Patriotic  Fund  Bill  was,  according   to  Patriotic 

Order,  read  a  second  time ;  and committed   to  a 
Committee  of  the  whole  House,  for  this  day. 

Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  W O T KS 
(Portsmouth 
] ^ r a c ks  S i t e) 

Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports-  
mouth Barracks  Site)  Bill; 

_ 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Board  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Board  of  A g r i c u l t u re   Agriculture ^ 
and  Fisheries  Bill  [ Lords]  ; 
Rill  [ £ o r I ' ?] 

_ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Working 
—— 
- —  -
— - — 
Classes  (No.   2)  Bill: 

L/lasses 
(No.   2)  Bill. 

—

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ireland 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ireland  Development   ^ e l o P ™ e nt 
Grant  Bill; 

ran 

i. . 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Prevention  of 

into  consideration  the  Prevention   of  Corruption  ^nTT/wil 
[Lords.]
Bill 
Committee; 

[Lords'],  as  amended 

in  the  Standing 

Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  t h  e  Naval  Works 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Works  Bill 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

BiU. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Employment 

into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Railways 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power 1 (Electrical 
B i l l; 

' P o w e r)  Bill. 

_  

_ 

_ 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The Order  of  the  day  being read, for resuming   Bankers 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  lst  day  of  this  instant July,  That  the 
Bankers (Ireland)  Act  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time; 

Ordered, That  the Debate be  further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   justices of the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace  Peace BUI 
Bill  [Lords]; 

,  . 

, 

. 

3  A 

Ordered.

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  this 

this - d ay , 

r • V.. , 

day.  v . 

28th—29 th July. 

1903. 

[No. 102­

Police  (Super-
annuation) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a  second  time 

this day. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [20th July] 
the  20th  day  of this instant July  ; 

h e  p 

' 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  this 
. . .. 

day.,.' 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Port  of 
London  Bill,  Committee  on the  Port  of  London (re-committed)

Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself into  the said  Committee. 

The Order of the day being read, for  receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [9th July] 
the  9th day  of this instant July  ; 

Rep01t­

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

gale o{ Butter  The  Order of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Sale  of  Butter  Bill,  as 
Bill.
amended in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration this day. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into the said  Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and Means ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself  into  the said  Committee. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
{Scotland)  (No.  2)  Bill;  , 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read a second  time 

this day. 

Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland) 
Bill  | Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Statute  Law  Revision 

Committee  on 
(Scotland)  Bill  [Lords];

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself into  the said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Eisctr 

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]; 

° 
Ordered, That the  Bill be read  a  second time 

the  Electric  Lighting  Lighting 
(London) 
Bill 

° 

[Lords.]

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-  improvements 
ments  (Funds) Bill; 
(Funds)  Bill. 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Poor  Law 
Committee  on  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution  of (Dissolution 
School  Districts  and Adjustments)  Bill; 
Districts  and 
Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,  Adjustments) 

resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee.

Bil1­

,  Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of  

the  House  of  the 28th  day of this instant 

July,  Mr.  Speaker  adjourned  the  House  

without  Question  put,  it  being  then  

twenty-five  minutes  after  Twelve of  the  

clock  on  Wednesday  morning,  till  this  

day. 


London 
School  Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read a second  time 

this day. 

[ N o.  1 0 3 .] 

/-•-•'•Wednesday,  29th  July,  1903.  

THE  House met  at Two of  the  clock. 


P R A T E R S. 

Bishopric  of 
Bristol  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol Bill 
[Lords] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

this day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ecclesiastical
Commissioners s e c 0nd  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Commis-
BiU  [Lo-ds.]
i
j 
L 

-r>-ii  r r 

  sioners  Bill  [L,ords]  ; 

. 

J

Ordered, That the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Bishoprics  of 
South wark 
and  Birming­
ham  Bill 
[Lords.) 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the Bishoprics  of Southwark 
and Birmingham  Bill  [Lords];

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be read a  second time 

this day. 

T

H E  House  proceeded  to take into considera-  Harrow 
tion  the  Amendments made  by  the  Lords  R o ad  an,i 
to the Harrow  Road  and Paddington Tramways Tramways'1 
Bill;  aud the  same were  twice  read,  and agreed  Bill, 
to. 

• 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and acquaint them, that this  House 
hath  agreed to  the Amendments made  by  their 
LordshipS. 

The  House proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  London 
tion the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to the United 
London United  Tramways  Bill;  and  the  same Binmways 
were twice  read,  and agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill; 

The  House proceeded  to take  into  considera-  Bournemouth 
tion  the  Bournemouth  Gas  and  Water  Bill  Gas  Water 
[Lords],  as amended in the Committee. 

Bill  [Lord,.] 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read a second  time 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

this  day. 

Military 
Works  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the Military  Works  Bill  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve itself into the  said  Committee.. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report. 

The  Order of the; day being read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the 2nd day  of  this instant  July; 

The  House  proceeded  to take  into  cOnsidera-  Scottish 

tion  the  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land 
Company  Bill 
Committee. 

[Lords],  as  amended  in  the jjaDCi

a

Company  Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third time. i L o  ^ .  ] 

The  Scottish  Central  Electric  Power  Bill  Scottish 
\Lords]  was  read  a  second  time;  and  p o m  ­   C e c t r al 
mitted. 

^ 

Electric  Power 
Bill 

[Lords.]

The 

 
 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

upon  Friday  next. 

Table. 

No. 101.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

21th July. 
The  Perth  Corporation •  Tramways  Order  Ordered, That  the  said Papers do lie  upon  the 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according   to  Table ;  and  that  the  said  Estimates  be  referred 
Order, read  the  third  time, and passed. 

to the  Committee  of  Supply;  and be  printed. 

365

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House  Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  presented,  by  Charitable 
hath  agreed to  the  same, without  Amendment.  His  Majesty's Command,—Copy  of  F i f t y - e i g h th   Donations  and 

Perth 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
BiU [Lords.] 

Glasgow 
Corporation 
(Police) 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

Irvine  and  . 
District 
Water  Board 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bil!  [Lords.] 

Lanarkshire 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill 
[Lords.]
Wick  and 
Pulteney 
Harbours 
Order 
Confirmation 
BiU. 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.   1)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Aberdeen 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
[Lords.] 
Bill 

The  Aberdeen  Corporation  Tramways  Order 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according   to 
Order, read the  third  time, and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  House, according  to  Order, proceeded  to 
take into  consideration  the  Glasgow  Corporation 
(Police)  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords'],

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read the third  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Irvine  arid  District 
Water  Board  Order  Confirmation  Bill 

[Lords].

Ordered,  That  the  Lanarkshire  Tramways 
Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  be taken  into 
consideration  To-morrow. 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Wick  and  Pulteney
Harbours  Order  Confirmation  Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time 

upon  Friday  next. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Tramways  Orders 
Confirmation  (No.   1)  Bill  [Lords],  as amended 
in the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time 

To-morrow, 

Tramways 
Orders 
Confirmation 
(No.   2)  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Tramways  Orders 
Confirmation  (No.  2)  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended 
in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the third  time 

To-morrow. 

Army

Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick  presented,  by  His 

KifieUBanges.)  Majesty's  Command, —  Copy  of  -Statement 
showing  the allotment of  the  £ .  170,000 provided 
in the  Military  Works  Loan  (Head   3,  Subhead 
2)  for  the  purpose  of  assisting  Volunteers  in 
connection  with  Expenditure  on  Rifle  Ranges. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper  do  lie  unon  the 

Naval 
Expenditure 
and  Mercan­
tile  Marine 
(Great 
Britain,  &c.) 
No. 281. 

Civil  Ser7ices 
(Supple­
mentary  Esti­
mates, 
1903-4.) 

No. 285. 

Civil  Service 
Commission. 

Super­
annuation 
Act,  1887. 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  29th  day  of  June  last,  for  a 
Return  relative  to  Naval  Expenditure  and 
Mercantile  Marine  (Great  Britain,  &c.). 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented, by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Estimate  of 
the  further  Sums 
required  to  be  voted  for  the  Service  for the  year 
ending  31st March  1904. 

Copy  of  Forty-seventh  Report   of  His 
Majesty's  Civil  Service  Commissioners;  with 
an  Appendix. 

Mi*. Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions of  an  Act  of  Parliament,-—Copy 
of Treasury Minute, dated 10th July  1903, under 
the  Superannuation  Act,  1887,  granting  a 
Retired  Allowance  to  Alfred  Flood  Baker,  a 
Second  Division  Clerk  in  the  Savings  Bank 
Department  of the  General  Post  Office. 

V O L.   158. 

Annual  Report  of  the  Commissioners  of  Charit-
able  Donations  and  Bequests  for  Ireland. 

Ordered, That  the  said Paper do  lie  upon  the 

)

Table. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,—Return  to  an  Metropolitan 

Ordei%_ dated  the  21st day  of  this  instant_July, Water 
for  a Return  relative  to  the  Metropolitan  Water  0omPamesi­
Companies. 

No. 286. 

Ordered, That the said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be printed. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  pur-  Grenada, 

suant  to the directions of  an Act  of Parliament,— 
Copy  of  Regulations for  providing  Gratuities  to 
Prisoners  on  their  discharge  from  Prison  in 
Grenada. 

The  following  Papers,  pursuant to  the  direc-  Chamber  of 

tions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament,  were  iaid  London, 
upon  the  Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House,—  No. 287. 
Annual  Accounts  of  the  Chamberlain  of London 
for  the  year  ended  31st December  1902. 

Copy of  Return  to  the  Lord Chancellor of  the  Lunacy. 

Number  of  Visits  made  and  the  Number  of 
Patients  seen  by  the  several  Commissioners  in 
Lunacy  during  the  six  months  ending  on  the 
30th June  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  Paper  relative  to  the 

Chamber  of  London be  printed. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before  this House,  Public  Works 

a  Copy  of  Statement  of  Particulars  of  Loans  of  Loans  Bill, 
which  the  balances  outstanding  are  proposed  to 
be  remitted  or  written  off  (in  whole  Or  in  part) 
from  the  Assets  of  the  Local  Loans  Fund.— 
(Mr. Arthur  Elliot.) 

Ordered, That there be laid before  this House,  Canada 

f or  ( R e f e r e n t i al 

a  Return  of  the  yearly  Value  of  I m p o r ts 
Consumption  from  the United  K b igdom  and  the Q.00c[a for 
United  States  into  Canada since  the  Canadian  United 
Preferential  Tariff  for  British  Goods  came  into   Kingdom.) 
force,  and  of  the  different rebates  on  the  Duty 
allowed on Goods from the United Kingdom;  and 
the  yearly  Population  of  Canada  during  the 
period.—(Mr.  Alfred  Davies.) 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee;  That,  in  the 
case  of  the  Bradford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords],
they  had  examined  the  allegations  contained  in 
the  Preamble  of  the Bill,  and  amended  the same 
so  as to make it consistent with  the provisions  of 
the  Bill  as  passed  by  the  Committee, and found 
the  same,  as  amended,  to  be  true;  and  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments 
thereunto. 

Police  and 
Sanitary 
Committee. 
Bradford 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Votes. 

The  Motor  Cars  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  Motor  Cars 

first time ;  and ordered to  be  read  a second  time Bl1' 
u p on   Friday  next;  and  to be  printed. 

Bill 301. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented  a Bill  to grant  Public  Works 

money  for  the  purpose  of  certain  Local  Loans LoaI|s Blll­
out  of  the  Local  Loans  Fund,  and  for  other  Bill 300. 
purposes  relating  to  Local  Loans  :  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time 
To-morrow ;  and to be  printed. 

3  A  2 

The 

 
29/7*—30th  July. 

1903. 

[No. 10$: 


Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order o£ the  day being read, for resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  28th  day  of  this  instant  July,  was 
proposed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Sugar  Convention  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Which  Amendment  was,   to  leave  out  the 
word  "now,"  and,   at the  end  of  the  Question,  to 
add  the  words  "  upon  this  day  three  months  " — 
(Mr.  Lough)  ; 

And  the Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  " n o w  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  : — 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  it being  half  an hour  after  Seven  of  the 
till  this 

clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned 
evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order  of  the day  being  read,  for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  28th  day  of  this  instant  July,  was 
proposed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Sugar  Convention  Bill  be  now  read  a  second 
time; 

Which  Amendment  was,   to  leave  out  the 
word  "  now,"  and,  at the  end of  the  Question,  to 
add  the  words  "  upon  this  day  three  months  " — 
(Mr.  Lough)  % 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  word  "  now "  stand  part  of  the  Question   :— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
the  clock  on  Thursday 

after  Twelve   of 
morning; 

Thursday,  30th  July,  1903  : 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the [Mr.  Dalziel, 
I Mr.  Whitley: 

Yeas, 

) 
j 

34. 

Tellers  for  the  [ S i  r  Alexa,lder 

Acland-j 

Noes 
' 

H a o d >


1
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

120. 

J 

Original  Question  again  proposed  :  

Amendment 

out 
" £  .  1,790,000," in  order to insert " £.  1,290,000."  

— ( M r.  iScares.)  


proposed, 

leave 

to 

Question  put, T h a t"  £ .  1,790,000 "  stand  part  


of  the  Question  ;  


The  Committee  divided.  


Tellers  for  t h e f  S i r r / j f t " , n r f er  A c l a n d - ] 
j.
s<  Hood. 
Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

-tr
Yeai 

116. 

Tellers  for the J Mr.  Soares, 

j


Noes, 

I Mr.  Courtenay  Warner:) 

"  '  


Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  

Resolution  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the  

Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That the  Committee  

had  come  to  a  Resolution.  


Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South  African 
  Loan  and  War   L o an  a nd  W ar 
Contribution 

Committee  on  the  South  African
Contribution  B i l l;  

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Expiring  


Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con- !;aws  

T> *n 
• • 
tmuance  Hill;  

Cil] 

Continuance 

And  the  Question  being  p u t; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  L e f t. 
m  n 
r 
ii 
I d l e rs  for  the! 
1
I Mr  .Anstruther 
Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  i  , ,. 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-~\ 

„ 
, 
H o o d >

Y e as 

' 

[224. 

Noes, 

(Mr.  William  M'Arthur  :)

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House, for  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  Public  Buildings  Expenses 
[Consolidated  Fund], 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Public 
Buildings 
Expenses 
[Consolidated 
Fund.] 

to  make 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That   it 
is  expedient 
further  provision  for 
defraying  the  Expenses  of  the  purchase  of  Land 
and  Buildings,  and  the  construction of Buildings 
and  Works,  in  connection  with  certain  Public 
Departments  ;  and  to  authorise  the issue, out  of 
the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  any  Sums  not 
exceeding  in  the  whole   £ .  1,790,000  for  such 
purposes,  and  to  authorise  the  Treasury  to 
borrow,  for  the  purpose   of  providing  money  for 
Sums  to  be  issued  out  of  the Consolidated  Fund, 
or  for  the  repayment   of  Sums  so  issued,  by 
means  of  Terminable  Annuities  for  such  period 
not  exceeding  Thirty  years  from  the  dates   of 
borrowing,  such  Annuities  to  be  paid  out  of 
moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament  for  the 
Service  of  the  Commissioners  of  Works, and  if 
those  moneys  are 
the 
of 
Consolidated  Fund—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot)  : 

insufficient,  out 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and 
ask  leave  to  sit  again—(Mr.  Whitley)  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Patriotic 
F u nd  BiU -

Committee  on the  Patriotic  Fund  B i l l;  

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 
Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports-   (Portsmouth 
mouth Barracks  Site)  Bill, 

Barracks 

Site)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Board  of 
Second  Reading  of  the  Board  of  Agriculture Agriculture 
and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

and  Fisheries 
Bill 

[Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 
Second  Reading   of  the  Housing  of  the Working t he Working 
Classes  (No.   2)  B i l l;  
f S)   Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Ireland  Development  Grant  Bill  was,   Ireland 

according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and  Development 
committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,   G r a nt  BlU ­
for  Friday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Prevention  of 

into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption  Corruption 
T.-H 
Bill 
Committee  ; 

in  the  StandingBi!I   l L " r d ^

n  as  amended 

[Lords],

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 

Committee  on  the  Naval  Works  B i l l; 

Mi. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The 





 










No. 103.]  3 

Employment
of-Children

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  C o m - g ^  1 ^ ^  1 3 
missioners  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  further 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

consideration  upon  Friday  next. 

upon  Friday  next. 

Railways
(.Electrical
Power)  Bill.

Bankers 
(Ireland) 
Act  Repeal 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 
B m 

. 

. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The Order  of the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed 
upon  the  1st day  of  this  instant  July,  That  the 
Bankers  (Ireland) Act  Repeal  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

Justices  of  the
Peace  Kill
[Xo rds.] 

  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Justices  of  the  Peace 
Bill  [Lords'] ; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Bishoprics  of 
_ 

Second  Reading  of  the Bishoprics  of  Southwarh 
and  Birmingham Bill  [Lords]  : 

ham Bili 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time  [Lords.]

upon  Friday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Marriages 
Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Legalisation 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  a second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Military 

Committee  on  the  Military  Works  Bill;

W o r ks  3 m  ­

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Friday 

next, resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [2nd July] 
the  2nd  day of  this  instant  July; 

eport" 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Police  (Super­
annuation) 
Bill. 

The'Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Police  (Superannuation) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The Order  of  the  day being  read, for receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of  [20th  Jnl y] 
the 20th  day  of this instant  July  ; 

Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Port  of 
London  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on the  Port  of  London (re-committed) 
Bill.; 

Resolved, That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Sale of  Butter 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Sale  of  Butter  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the said Committee. 

Ways  and 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland) 
Bill 

[Lords.} 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Statute  Law  Revision 

Committee  on 
( Scotland) Bill  [ Lords] ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

London 
School  Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(.Hilldrop Road  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Bishopric  of  

Bristol  Bill  

[Lords,] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishopric  of  Bristol 
Bill  [Lords] ;• 

Ordered, That the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the Bill  be  withdrawn. 

VOL.  158. 

The Order  of the  day  being  read, for receiving  Supplv 

the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of 
the  9th  day  of  this  instant July  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

[9th  July] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Electric 
Lighting 
(London) 
Bill  [Lords.]

Second  Reading  of 
(London)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

the  Electric  Lighting 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the Metropolitan 

Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
ments  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Improvements 
(Funds)  Bill. 

The House,  according  to Order, resolved itself  Poor  Law 
into  a Committee  on  the  Poor  Law  (Dissolution  of  School 
of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Bill. 

(Dissolution 

Districts  and 
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   1. 
Question  proposed,  That  the  Clause  stand 

part  of  the  Bill  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question 
proposed,  That the Chairman  do report  Progress, 
and  ask  leave  to  sit  again—(Mr.  Dalziel):—
Motion,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause agreed  to.  

C L A U S E S,   NO.  2 to  No. 4,  agreed  to.  

Schedules  agreed  to.  

Bill  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the Bill,  and  directed  him  to 
report  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of  

the  House  of  the  28th day of  this  instant  

July,  Mr.  Speaker  adjourned  the  House  

without  Question  put, 
it  being  then 
twenty-five  minutes  before  Two  of  the  

clock  on  Thursday  morning,  till  this  

day. 


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30th  July. 

1903. 

[No. 104. 

[No.  104.] 

. 

Thursday,  30th  July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

. P R A Y E R S. 

Great  Western  IT1H E  House  proceeded   to take into  considera-
tion the Amendments made by the  Lords   to 
Railway  Bill.  J_ 
the  Great  Western  Railway  B i l l;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That the  Clerk   do  Carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Lancashire 
and  Yorkshire 
and  London 
and  North 
Western 
Railways 
(Steam 
Vessels)  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the 
Lancashire and  Yorkshire and  London  and  North 
Western  Railways  (Steam  Vessels)  Bill;  and 
the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to 
the  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  Railway 
B i l l;  and the  same  were  twice  read, and  agreed 
tO; 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  Chard  Corporation  Gas  and  Electricity 
Bill  [Lords] was read  the  third time,  and passed, 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways  Bill 
[Lords]  was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered,  That 

the  Hove,  Worthing,  and 
District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  the 
third  time  To-morrow 

The  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and 
Improvements  Bill  [Lords] was  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ; to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  the  South  Eastern  and  London, 
Chatham, and  Doner  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  be 
read  the  third  time  To-morrow. 

Neath, 
Pontardawe, 
and B  a
- 
-
Railway  Bill. 

Chard 
Corporation 
Gas  and 
Electricity 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Gosport  and 
Fareham 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Hove, 
Worthing,  and 
District 
Tramways 
Bill  [  Lords.] 

Rochester 
Corporation 
Tramways  and 
Improvements 
Bill  [Lords.-] 

South  Eastern 
and  London, 
Chatham,  and 
Dover 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.] 
Manchester 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Wood  Green 
into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  by  counci^m'04 
the  Lords   to  the  Wood  Green  Urban  District 
Council  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Amendments  be  taken  


into  consideration  upon  Monday  next.  


The  Birmingham  District  Tramways  Bill   Birmingham 

[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  District 
time,  and  passed, with  Amendments, 

Tramways 

Bill  [Lords.]


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House  

hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;   to  

which  this  House doth  desire  the  concurrence   of  

their  Lordships.  


The. Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1) Tramways 
Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the confirmation 
(jsr0. l)  Bill 
third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill   to  [Lords.]


the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House  

hath  agreed  to  the same, with  Amendments  ;  to  

which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of  

their  Lordships.  


The  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Tramways  

Bill  [Lords]  was, according   to  Order,  read  the  confirmation  

third  time,  and  passed, with  Amendments. 
(No.   2)  Bill  


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  [Lords.]

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to  Lanarkshire 

take  into  consideration  the  Lanarkshire  Tram-   Tramways 
ways  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]   ; 

Confirmation 

And  it  being  a  quarter  of  an  hour  after  Two   B i " 

of the clock, further consideration was  postponed, 
under  Standing Order No. 8, until  Tuesday  next, 
at  the  Evening  Sitting. 

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and  read;   Public 

and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petition. 

Vide  Supple­
ment to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 
Mr.  Secretary  Akei 's - Douglas  presented,  —-  Cotton 
Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty, dated  the   Factories. 
7 th  day  of  April  last,  for  a  Return  relative   to  No. 289. 
Cotton  Factories. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return   do  lie  upon 

the  Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return   to  an  Merchant 
Order,  dated  the  27th  day   of  this  instant  July,  Shipping, 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Merchant  Shipping, 1902" 
1902. 

Wo. 290. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant  Companies 
to  the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,  (Winding-up.) 
—Copy   of  Twelfth  General  Annual  Report   by 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  Section  29  of  the 
Companies  (Winding-up)  Act,  1890. 

N o -  291. 

Copy  of  Twentieth  General  Annual  Report   Bankruptcy, 
in  No.  292. 

by  the  Board  of  Trade  on  Bankruptcy, 
pursuance  of  Section  131  of  the  Bankruptcy 
Act,  1883. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

The  House  proceeded   to  fake  into  considera­
tion  the  Manchester  Corporation  Bill  [Lords],  as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Despatch  from  (British 
the  Governor  of  the  Transvaal  respecting  the  lndlans-) 
position  of  British  Indians in  that  Colony. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,  by  His  Transvaal 

Table. 

Somerset  and 
District 

Power'Biii
[Lords,]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Somerset' and  District  Electric  Power 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,   by  His  Ma-  Post Office, 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Forty-ninth  Report 
of  the  Postmaster  General  on  the  Post  Office. 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
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Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon the 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Table. 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  To­

Local 
Taxation 
Licences, 
1902-3. 	

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented, —  Return  to 

an  Order,	  dated  the  23rd  day  of  this  instant  Mr.  Bill  reported  from the  Committee  on  the Education 
July,  for  a  Return  relative  to  Local  Taxation  Education  Board  Provisional  Order  Confirma- Board 
[Lords'] ;  That  they  had  Order 


tion  (London)  Bill 

Provisional 

N o.  2 9 3.  Licences,  1902-3. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  27th  day  of  considered the  Order  therein  contained ;  that the Confirmation 


Poor  Relief 
(England  and  	 this  instant  July,  for  a Return  relative  to  Poor  said  Order  ought to  be confirmed ;  and  that they 
Wales.) 

(London) 

BiU [Lords.]
had  directed  him  to  report  the  Bill,  with  [Provisional 

Relief  (England and  Wales). 

N o.  2 9 4. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do  lie  upon the  Amendments,  to the  House. 

Table ;  and be  printed.  	

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Order  con­
firmed.]

Table  by  the  Clerk  of  the  House, —  Further  Committee,  be  taken 

The  following  Papers  were  laid  upon  the 

Inquiry  into 
Charities 
(Administra- Return  to	  an  Order,  dated  the  14th  day  of  morrow. 
tive  County  February  1900,'  for  a  Return 
of  Durham.) 
N o.  2 9 5. 

relative"   to 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

into  consideration  To­

Inquiry  into  Charities  (Administrative  County  Mr.  Bill  reported  from  the  Committee  on  the  Bury and 
of  Durham). 

Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board  Bill  ®is*rict''Ioi°t 
Wfttfir nOflTn 
Further  Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  8th  [Lords]  ;  That  they had examined  the  allegations BUI [Lords.]

day  of  August  1898,  for  a  Return  relative   to  contained 
Inquiry  into  Charities  (County  of  Lancaster). 
Ordered, That  the  said  Returns  be  printed. 

in  the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
verbally  amended  the  same, and  found the same, 
as amended, to be  true ;  and  had  gone  through 
the  Bill,  and made Amendments  thereunto. 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  Vide  Supple­
ment   to  the 
Votes. 

sented to His  Majesty, that He will  be  graciously  Table ;  and  be printed. 
pleased  to	  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return  of  the  Price  of  Mr.  Bonar  Law  reported  from  the  Select  Workmen's 
Sugar  in  the  Markets  of  Calcutta,  Bombay,  Committee  on  Workmen's  Trains;  That  they Trains, 
Madras,  Kurrachee,  and  Rangoon  on  the  30th  had taken  some  evidence  on  the matters to them completed1] " 
day  of  June  1899,  1900,  1901,  1902,  and  1903,  referred, and  directed  him  to  report  the  same to 
with  the  Duties  chargeable  on  each  of  these  the  House,  together  with  an  Appendix;  and 
with  a  recommendation  that  a  Committee  be 
dates.—(Colonel  Denny.) 
appointed  in  the  next  Session  of  Parliament  to 

r

Inquiry  into 
Charities 
(County  of 
Lancaster.) 

N o.  2 9 6. 

Sugar. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before this  House,  continue  the  Inquiry. 

Imperial 
Defence  and  a  Return  of  the  Total  Cost of  Imperial Defence, 
Consular 
Seryice. 	

including  India and  the  Crown  Colonies, and of  Table  ;  and be  printed. 
the  Total  Cost of  the  Diplomatic  and  Consular 
Service  to  Great  Britain  and 
Cathcart  Wason.)  	

Ireland.—(Mr.  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from the  Lords  by 
one of their  Clerks,  as followeth: 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the  No. 297. 

A  Motion  being  made, That  this House  will, 

Sugar 
The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Alexandra Alexandra 
[ExpenseTand To-morrow,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  Park  and  Palace  Bill,  without  any  Amend- Park  and 
Duties.] 

consider  of  authorising  the  payment,  out  of  ment. 
moneys to  be  provided  by  Parliament, of  certain 
The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the Baker  Street Baker  Street 
Expenses  of  the  Permanent  Commission,  in  and  Waterloo Railway  (Extension  of  Time)  Bill, 
and  Waterloo 
Railway 
pursuance  of  any  Act  of  the present  Session  to  with  Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire (Extension  of 
make  provision  for  giving  effect to  a  Convention  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 
signed  the  5th  day of  March  1902  in  relation 
to  Sugar, and of imposing  certain  Duties  in  pur- made  by  this  House  to  the  Gas  Orders  Con- Confirmation 
suance  of such  Act—(Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain)  ;  firmation  (No.   2)  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  (No.  2)  Bill 

Time)  Bill. 
The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments Gas  Orders 

Palace  Bill. 

from 

the  Lords. 

[Lords.]

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain, by  His  Majesty's  Amendment. 

Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That  His 
Majesty, having  been  informed  of  the  subject- made  by 
matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it  to  the 
consideration  of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this'  House  will,  To-morrow, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments Bournemouth 

this  House  to  the  Bournemouth  Corporation 

Corporation  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without Bill 
any  Amendment. 

Tramways 

[Lords.]

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments Chatham  and 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Chatham  and  District  Light 
Railways  Bill 
District  Light  Railways  Bill  [Lords],  without  [Lords,]

1902  Tabl6S' 

Ordered, That there be laid  before this  House,  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments Willesden 

a  Copy  of  Statistical  Tables  relating  to  the 
Production,  Consumption,  and  Imports  and  made  by  this  House  to  the  Willesden  Urban Urban  District 
Exports  of  Coal in the  British  Empire  and the  District  Council  Bill 
principal  Foreign  Countries  in  each year from  Amendment. 
1883  to  1902,  as  far  as the  particulars  can  be 
stated;  together  with  Statements  showing  the  Mr.  Joseph  Devlin,  supported  by  Mr.  Havi-  Belfast  (Petty 
Production  of  Lignite  and  Petroleum  in  the  land-Burke,  Mr.  MacVeagh,  Mr.,  Flynn,  and c^tVBill 
principal  producing  Countries  for  a  series  of  Mr.  Kilbride,  presented  a  Bill  for  the  better 
years  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  administration  of  Law  in  the  Petty  Sessions 
No.  328,  of  Session  1902). —  (Mr.  Gerald  Courts  of  Belfast,  Ireland:  And  the  same was 
Balfour.) 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time upon  Monday 
next;  and to be  printed. 

[Lords],  without  any  [Lords,]

Council  Bill 

[Lords.]  Orders  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords] :  That  they  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Charitable  Loan  Societies 

from  the  Committee  on  the  Gas  and  Water  Mr.  Attorney  General  for  Ireland  presented   Charitable 

Gas and Water  The  Chairman of  Ways  and  Means  reported 
Orders 
Confirmation 
"Bill 
[Provisional 	 had  considered  the  said  Orders ;  that  the  said  (Ireland)  Act,  1900:  And  the  same was ordered  (Ireland)  Bill, 
Orders  con­
Orders  ought  to  be  confirmed ;  and  that  they  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday  next;  Bill 303, 
firmed.] 
had  directed  him to report the Bill, with  Amend- and to be  printed. 
ments, to  the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Y O L.  1 5 8. 

Sir  Seymour  King,  supported  by  Mr.  Runci-  Pilotage  BilL 
man,  Sir  Penrose  Fit2 Gerald,  Major  Seely,  Bill 304. 

3  A  4 

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1903. 

[No.104. 

368 
Mr.  James  Reid,  Sir  John  Colomb',  Major 
Evans-Gordon,  General  Laurie,  and  Mr.  Joyce,
presented  a  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
Pilotage,  so  as  to  terminate  the  granting  of 
Pilotage  Certificates  to  Masters  or  Mates  of 
Vessels  not  registered  at  a  Port  in the  United 
Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland:  And 
the  same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time 
upon  Thursday  next;  and   to  be  printed. 

Supply 
[20th  allotted 
Day.] 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.)  


Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  II. 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  26,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for the  Salaries  and  Expenses   of 
the  Department  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary  of 
State 
for  the  Colonies,  including  a  Grant 
in  Aid   of  certain  Expenses  connected  with 
Emigration  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made, and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  26,400, 
be  granted  for  the  said  Service—(Sir  Brampton
Gurdon):—Debate  arising  ; 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain rose  in  his  place, 
and  claimed  to  move,  "  That  the  Question   be 
now  put." 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question  be  now 

p u t "; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

Tellers for the j  Hood, 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-1

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers for  the f Mr.  Joseph  Devlin, 

Noes, 

[ Mr.  Whitley:


Question  put  accordingly;  

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the [Sir  Brampton  Gurdon 

Yeas, 
m  ,, 
~ 
Tellers for  the I 

,, 

(Mr.  Markham:  

(Sir  Alexander  Acland•


/ / < w < /> 

I 183. 
J 

83. 


 76. 

183. 

J N o e s  ' 

[Mr. Anstruther: 
Whereupon  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain 
claimed,  "  That  the  Original  Question   be  now 
put." 

J 

Original 
Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

Original  Question  put  accordingly,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  26,500,  be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of 
the  Department  of  His  Majesty's  Secretary   of 
State 
including  a  Grant 
in  Aid  of  certain  Expenses  connected  with 
Emigration  ; 

for  the  Colonies, 

The  Committee  divided. 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

Tellers  for  thej U 
Yeas, 

;Hood, 

|Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the j Mr.  Markham, 

Noes, 

I 
\ Mr.  Thomas Bay ley .  J

Resolution  to be  reported. 

j 184. 

7 4. 

And   it  being  after  half-past  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  also 
acquainted  the  House,  that  he  was directed  to 
move,  That the  Committee  may  have  leave   to  sit 
again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

StandingOrder 29,relating to Private Business,  Standing 

was  read,  and  amended, in  paragraph  (D),  by  0rders­
inserting,  in  line  2,  after  the  words  "  Parish 
"  Council,"  the  words  "  with  the  chairman  of 
"  the  parish  meeting  and." 

Standing  Order  32  was read,  and  amended,  in 
line  5,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  21st,"  and 
inserting  the  word  "  17th." 

Standing  Order  33  was read, and  amended,  in 
line  1, by  leaving  out  the  word  "21st,"  and 
inserting  the  word  "  18th." 

Standing  Order  34  was read,  and  amended,  in 
line  1,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "21st,"  and 
inserting  the  word  "  18th." 

Standing  Order  62  was  read,  and  amended,  in 
line  2, by leaving  out  the  words " after  the  First 
"  Reading  thereof,"  and  inserting  the  words 
"  within  five  weeks  of  the  date  on  which  the 
"  Petition  for  the  same  was  endorsed  by  the 
"  Examiner." 

Standing  Order  63  was  read,  and  amended,  in 
lines  4  and  5, by  leaving  out  the  words  "  after 
"  the  First  Reading 
referred," 
and  inserting  the  words  "  within  five  weeks  of 
"  the  date  on  which  the  Petition  for  the  same 
"  was  endorsed  by  the  Examiner  be  referred 
"  again." 

thereof   be 

Standing  Order  66  was read,  and  amended,  in 
line  1, by  inserting,  after  the  word  "  (Bill)," the 
words  "  (originating  in  this  House  either  as)." 

In  line  9, by  leaving  out  the  words  "  before 
"  the  Second  Reading  in  this  House,"  and 
inserting  the  words  "  within  five  weeks  of  the 
"  date  on  which  the  Petition  for  the  same  was 
"  endorsed  by  the  Examiner." 

Standing  Order  67  was  read,  and  amended,  in 
line 4, by  leaving out  the words  "after  the  First 
"  Reading  thereof  be  referred,"  and  inserting 
the  words  "  within  five  weeks  of  the  date  on 
"  which  the  Petition  for the  same  was  endorsed 
"  by  the  Examiner  be  referred  again." 

Standing  Order  79  was read,  and  amended— 
In  line  1, after the word "  Means,"  by inserting 
the  words  "  or  the  Counsel  to  Mr.  Speaker," 
and  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  at  the  com­
"  mencement  of  each  Session," and inserting  the 
words  "  on  or  before- the  28th  day  of  January 
"  in  each  year." 

In  line  3, by inserting, after the word "  Lords,"  


the  words  "  or  with  his  Counsel."  


Standing  Order  84  was  read,  and  amended,  in 
line  7,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  33a  and  60a," 
and  inserting  the  words  "  34a,"  and  by  leaving 
out  the  word  "21st,"  and  inserting  the  word 
<E 18th." 

Standing  Order  87  was read,  and  repealed. 
New  Standing  Order  87 :— 
Ordered,  That  the  Chairman  of  Ways  and Keferees  on 
Means,  and  the  Deputy  Chairman,  with  not  less  Private  Bills 
than  seven  other  persons,  who  shall  be  Members 
of  this  House,  and  shall  be  appointed  by  Mr. 
Speaker  for  such  periods  as  he  shall  think  fit, 
shall  be  Referees  of  the  House  on  Private  Bills, 
and  shall  have  the  assistance  of  the  Counsel  to 
Mr.  Speaker;  such  Referees   to  form  one  or 
more  Courts,  three  at  least  to  be  required  to 
constitute  each  Court. 

Ordered, That  this Order  be  Standing  Order 

of  this  House. 

Standing  Order  92  was  read,  and  amended,  in. 
lines  3  and 4, by  leaving  out  the  words  "  (and 
"  after 



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Railway 
unopposed 
Bills. 

"  after the  Petition  for  the  Bill  shall  have  been 
"  duly  presented)." 

Standing  Order  98  was read,  and  amended,  in 
line  3, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  (seven),"  and 
inserting  the  word  "  (ten)." 

Standing  Order  104  was read,  and  repealed. 
Ordered,  That  the  General  Committee   on 
Railway  and  Canal  Bills  shall  refer  every
unopposed  Railway  or  Canal  Bill  to  the  Com­
mittee  on  Unopposed  Bills. 

Ordered, That  this  Order  be  a Standing  Order 

of  this  House. 

Standing  Order  107  was  read,  and  amended, 
in  line  2,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  not  later 
"  than  ten  clear  days  after  the  First  Reading
"  thereof,"  and  inserting  the  words  "  within  the 
"  time  appointed by  Standing  Order  129." 

Standing  Order  109  was read, and  amended, 
in  line  2,  by  leaving  out  the  words  from  the 
word  "  (them)"  to  the  end  of  the  Standing
Order, and  inserting  the  words  "  to  the  Com­
"  mittee  on  Unopposed  Bills,  which  shall  be 
"  composed  of 
five  Members,  namely,  the 
"  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  (who  when 
"  present  shall  be  ex-officio  Chairman  of  every
"  such  Committee),  the  Deputy  Chairman,  two 
"  Members  from  time  to  time  selected  by  the 
"  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  from  a  panel 
"  to be appointed  by  the  Committee of  Selection 
"  at  the  commencement  of  every  Session,  and 
"  Counsel  to  Mr.  Speaker,  and  Three  shall   be 
"  the  Quorum  thereof." 

Standing  Order  110  was read,  and  repealed. 
Standing  Order  129  was  read,  and  amended, 
in  line  6, by  leaving  out  the  words  " n ot  later 
"  than ten clear  days  after the  First  Reading  of 
"  such  Bill,"  and  inserting  the  words  " on   or 
"  before  the  12th  day  of  February,"  and  at 
the  end  of  the  Standing  Order,  by  adding  the 
words— 

"  Provided  that in  the  case  of— 

"  (a)  any  Bill  brought  from  the  House   of 

"  Lords;  and 

"  ( b)  any  Bill   as  to  which  compliance  with 
"  the  Standing  Order  as  to  the  time  for 
"  depositing  the  Bill  has been  dispensed 
"  with;  and 

"  (c)  any  Bill  promoted   by  the  London 
"  County  Council  and  introduced  under 
"  Standing  Order  194, 

"  a  Petition  against  the  Bill  may  be  deposited 
"  at  any  time  not  later  than  ten  clear  days  after 
"  the  First  Reading  of  the  Bill." 

Standing  Order  133« was read, and amended— 
In  line  1,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  Where 
"  a  chamber  of  commerce  or  agriculture,  or 
"  other  similar  body,  sufficiently  representing
"  a  particular  trade  or  business,"  and  inserting
the words "  Where  any body  of persons  corporate 
"  or  unincorporated  sufficiently  representing  a 
"  particular  trade, business,  or  interest." 

In  line  4,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  or 
"  business,"  and  inserting  the  words  "  business 
"  or  interest." 

Standing  Order  1346  was read,  and  amended, 
in line 3, by inserting, after the word  "  Borough," 
the  words  " o  r  being  a  Joint  Committee   of 
"  Councils of Administrative Counties or County
"  Boroughs." 

Standing  Order  135  was read, and  an  Amend­
ment  was  proposed  to  be  made  thereunto,  by
leaving  out, in  lines  1 and 2,  the  words  "  in  any
"  street,"  and  inserting  the  words  "  situate  in 
"  or  having  its  access  materially  dependent  on 
"  any  street  or  road." 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Standing  Order  :—The  said  proposed  Amend­
ment  was, with  leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 
.V  O L.   158. 

Standing  Order  137  was read,  and  repealed.  

New  Standing  Order  157«   :—  

Ordered,  That,  in  the  case of  any  Bill  relating  Generating  


to  the  generation  of  electricity  for  supply   to  stations,  

persons  or  bodies  other  than  the  Promoters,  the  

Bill  shall  not  be  reported  by  the  Committee!  

until  a Report  from  the  Board   of  Trade  on  the  

powers  sought  has  been  laid  before  the  Com­
mittee  ;  and the  Committee shall report  specially  

to  the  House  in  what  manner  the  recommenda­
tions or  observations  in  the  Report   of  the  Board  

of  Trade,  and  also  in  what  manner  the  Clauses  

of  the  Bill  relating  to  the  powers  sought,  have  

been  dealt  with  by  the  Committee.  


Ordered,  That  this  Order   be  a  Standing


Order  of  this  House.  


Standing  Order  193  was read, and  amended—  

In  line  2,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "first 
"  presented,  which  shall  have  been  duly,"  and 
inserting  the  words  "  which  shall  be." 

In  line  3,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "and 

"  endorsed  hy  one  of  the  Examiners." 

Standing  Order  ,193a was read,  and  amended,  . 

at  the  end,  by  leaving  out  the  words  " t he 
"  lst  day  of  June,"  and  inserting  the  word 
"  Whitsuntide." 

Standing  Order 1946 was read, and  amended— 
In  line  10, by  leaving  out  the  word  "21st," 

and  inserting  the  word  "  17th." 

In  line  17, by  leaving  out  the  words  " T h  e 

"  Petition  for  the  Bill  may   be  presented  forth­
"  with  and." 

In  line  18,  by 

inserting,  after  the  word 
"  shall,"  the  words  "  as soon  as  may  be  after 
"  the  deposit of  the  Petition." 

In  lines  18  and  19, by  leaving  out  the  words 
"  not later  than  the  second  sitting  day  after the 
"  presentation  of  the  Petition." 

Ordered,  That  all  Private  Bills  shall,  on  the  Deposit  of 
day  previous  to  the  day  fixed  for  their  being  ^ rivate BiI19­
laid  upon  the  Table   of  the  House,  be  deposited 
in  the  Private  Bill  Office, and  shall  be  laid  by 
one  of  the  Clerks  of  that  Office  on  the  Table  of 
the  House,  together  with  a list  of  such  Bills. 

Ordered, That  this  Order  be  a Standing  Order 

of  this  House. 

Ordered,  That  where  the  Examiner  has  en- Presentation 

rivate

dorsed  the  Petition for a  Private  Bill  "  Standing  gUfg
Orders complied with," the Bill shall  be presented 
by being  laid on the  Table  of  the House  not  later 
than  one  clear  day  after  such  endorsement, or  if 
when it  is endorsed  the  House  is not sitting,  then 
not later  than  one  clear day  after  the  first  sitting
thereof  subsequent  to  such  endorsement,  and  if 
the  House  is  not  sitting  on  the  latest  day  on 
which  the  Bill  ought  to  be  laid  on  the  Table of 
the  House,  then  the  Bill  shall   be  so laid  on  the 
first day  on  which the  House again  sits. 

Where  the Examiner  has reported  with respect 
to  any  Private  Bill  that  the  Standing  Orders 
have  not  been  complied  with,  and  the Report  has 
been  referred to  the Select  Committee  on  Stand­
ing  Orders,  and  the  Select  Committee   on 
Standing  Orders  have reported  that the  Standing
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  the  Bill 
shall  be  presented  by  being  laid  on  the  Table 
of  the  House  not  later  than  one  clear  day  after 
the  House  has  given  leave   to  the  parties  to 
proceed  with  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That this  Order  be a  Standing  Order 

of  this  House. 

Ordered,  That  a  Private  Bill  shall,  when laid  Bill deemed to 

on  the  Table  of  the  House,  be deemed  to  have 
been  read  a  first  time  and ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  or  referred  to  the  Examiners,  as 
the  case  may  be,  on  the  day  on  which  it  is  so 
laid,  and  shall  be  recorded  in  the Votes  as having  
•• 
been  so read.
Ordered, 

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Ordered,  That  this  Order  be  a Standing  Order 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

of  this  House. 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

N o.  298. 

Supply 
[20th  allotted 
Day.] 

Standing  Orders  195,  196,  and  197  were  read, 

and  repealed. 

Standing  Order  208a  was read,  and  amended, 
by adding, at the end, the words "  and may, if  they 
"  think fit, divide  the  Bill  into  two Bills, dealing 
"  with  the  opposed  and  unopposed  Orders  or 
"  Certificates  respectively,  and  report  the  same 
"  separately." 

Standing  Order  210  was  read,  and  amended, 
in line  2,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "  Not  later 
"  than  ten  clear  days  after the  First  Reading   of 
"  such  Bill,"  and  inserting  the  words  "  Within 
"  the  required  time." 

Standing  Order  230 was read, and  amended— 
In  line  3, by  leaving  out  the word  "  21st,"  and 

inserting  the word  "  17th." 

In line 11, by  leaving  out the  word  21st," and 

inserting  the  word  "  17th." 

The  Table   of  Fees  was read, and  amended— 
In  line  5,  by  leaving  out  the  words  " t he 

"  Petition  for." 

In line 12, by leaving  out the word  "  Petition," 
and  inserting  the  word  "  presentation."—(The 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,) 

Ordered,  That 
amended, be printed. 

the  Standing  Orders,  as 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates, and  Supplementary Estimate,  1903-4. 

Class   Y . 

Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a 
Sum,  not  exceeding  £.284,780,   be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  complete  the  Sum  necessary   to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904, for  the  Expenses   in  connection 
with  His  Majesty's  Embassies,  Missions,  and 
Consular  Establishments  Abroad,  and  other 
Expenditure  chargeable  to  the  Consular  Vote  : 

Friday,  ?Ast July,  1903  : 

And  it  being  Midnight,  the  Chairman left  the 

Chair to  make  his Report   to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  acquainted  the 
House,  That  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that  he 
was directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may 
have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved, That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Com­
mittee. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report, 

The  Order  of  the day being  read,  for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  this instant  J u l y; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Supply 
[20th  July] 
Report. 

The Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  20th  day  of  this instant  J u l y; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Report, 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  9th  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

Ways and, 
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Revenue  Bin. 

Second  Reading  of  the  Revenue  Bill;  

'' 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time ; 

- - , 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  " u p on  this  day  three  months." —  (Mr. 
Dalziel.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  ' ' n ow  "  stand part   of  the  Question  :—And 
a  Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  put,  That  the  Debate   be  now  adjourned 
—(Mr.  Caldwell)-.  — I  t  was  resolved  in  the 
Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate  be resumed  upon 

Tuesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Sheep  Scab 

into  consideration 
amended  in  the  Committee; 

the  Sheep  Scab  Bill 

as  B i l l. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the  Public  Works 

Secpnd  Reading  of  the  Public  Works  Loans   Loans  Bill. 
B i i iv 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed.  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  txipe; 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question, by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  three  months."—(Mr. 
Henry  Joseph  Wilson.) 

And 

the  Question  being  put,  That  the 
word  "  now  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :•—It 
was resolved  in the  Affirmative, 

i And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time :—?The Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  seeond 
time;  and  committed   to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  reported  from  the  Com- public 
mittee  on  Public  Buildings  Expenses  [Consoli-   Buildings 
dated  Fund]  a  Resolution  ;  which  was read,  as 
followeth ; 

Fund.] 

That  it is  expedient to  make further provision 
for  defraying  the  Expenses   of  the  purchase"  of 
Land  and  Buildings,  and  the  construction  of 
Buildings  and Works, in  connection  with  certain 
Public  Departments;  and to  authorise  the  issue 
out of  the  Consolidated  Fund   of  any  Srirns, not 
exceeding  in  the  whole  £.1,790,000,  for  such 
purposes,  and  to  authorise  the  Treasury  to 
borrow, for  the  purpose  of  providing  money  for 
Sums  to  be  issued  out of  the  Consolidated  Fund, 
or  for the repayment of  Sums so issued, by means' 
of  Terminable  Annuities  for  such  period  not 
exceeding  Thirty  years 
from  the  dates   of 
borrowing,  such  Annuities  to  be  paid  out  of 
moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament  for  the 
Service  of  the  Commissioners  of  Works,  and 
if  those  moneys  are  insudScient,  out  of  the 
Consolidated  Fund. 

The  said Resolution, being  read  a second  time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That a  Bill   be  brought  in  upon  the  Public-
said  Resolution  :  And  that  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot,   Buildings 
Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer,  and  Mr.  ;EsPenaes-
Victor  Cavendish do prepare,  and  bring it  in. 

•  Mr. 

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Public 
Buildings 
Expenses  Bill.  

Mr.  Victor  Cavendish accordingly  presented  a 
t o  make  further  provision  for  defraying  the 
Bill  305.  Expenses of the purchase of  Land  and  Buildings, 
and  the  construction  of  Buildings  and  Works,  in 
connection  with  certain  Public  Departments: 
And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon  Monday 
next;  and to  be  printed. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Expiring 
Continuance  Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-
Biu. 

tinuance  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Naval  Works 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
(Portsmouth  Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports-
Barracks  Site)

 ^  ^  Barracks  Site)  Bill  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Board  of 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

^Fisheries  S e c o n  ?  Reading  of  the  Board  of  Agriculture 
Bill  [Lords.]  and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Housing  of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ctol« r k i" g  Second  Reading   of the, Housing  of the  Working 
(No.  2)  Bill.  Classes  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Prevention  of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
iHuTio'rrfs-1  * n to  cons ideration  the  Prevention   of  Corruption 
in  the  Standing 

1  L  r  S-1  Bin 

as  amended 

[Lords], 
Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Bail ways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill.  Bill; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second	  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill: 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Statute  Law 
Revision 
(Scotland) 
Bill [Lords.]  ( Scotland)  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Statute  Law  Revision 

Committee  on 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

London 
(mndTO0^
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 

  S e C o nd

(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading   of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
BlU- 

B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Metropolitan 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Improvements  S e c 0 n d  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(Funds)  Bill. 

m e n t s ( F u n d s ) | i U; 

Ordered,'Vbv&  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

•	 

•Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  this  instant 
July,  Mr.  Speaker  adjourned  the  House 
without  Question  put,  it  being  then  ten 
minutes  after  One   of  the  clock  on  Friday 
morning, till  this  day. 

V O L.   158. 

[ N o. 

1 0 5 .] 

Friday,  31s* July,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

MR.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 

from  one  of  the  Examiners  of  Petitions 

for  Private  Bills,  That,   in  the  case  of  the  orders not 
following  Bill,  originating   in  the  Lords,  and  previously 
referred  on  the  First  Reading  thereof,  _ the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into,   with.) 
and  which  are  applicable  thereto,  have  been 
complied  with,  viz.:— 

Hastings	  Harbour  Bill 

[Lords], 

Ordered, That  the Bill   be read  a second  time. 

The House proceeded  to take into consideration  Carmarthen-
the  Reason assigned  bv  the Lords  for disagreeing  ^ ^  E1®.cJric 
to  one of  the  Amendments  made  by  this  House  [Xortfs.] 
to 
[Lords]  ;  and  the  same  was  again  read. 

the  Carmarthenshire  Electric  Power  Bill 

Resolved,  That  this  House  doth  not 

insist 
upon  the  Amendment  to  which  the  Lords  have 
disagreed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
doth  not  insist on  their  Amendment  to  the  Bill, 
to which  the  Lords  have  disagreed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Reason  assigned   by  the  Fife  Electric 

Lords  for  disagreeing   to  one of  the Amendments  
made by  this  House  to  the  Fife  Electric  Power
Bill  [Lords]  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Tuesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

? i U 

r

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Bath 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  ^P^1^1™ 
the  Bath  Corporation  Water  Bill  [Lords]  ;  and   [Zords.]
the  same were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Dublin, 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  ^ex^rad'and 
the  Dublin,  Wicklow,  and  Wexford  Railway Ranway  gni. 
B i l l;  and the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed 
to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made   by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  East  Ham 
Lords  to  the  East  Ham  Improvement  Bill   be  Improvement 
taken 
(Evening  Sitting). 

into  consideration  upon  Tuesday  next 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Bristol   Bristol 
Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  be  now read  the  third Corporation 
time ; 

Ml [Lords.] 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted 
the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been  informed   of 
the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,   as 
far  as  His  Majesty's  interest  is  concerned,  that 
the  House  may  do  therein  as  they  shall  think 
fit. 

Then  the  Bill  Was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  Amendments. 

* 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

3  B  2	 

Kip's 

372 

31s£ July. 

1903.  [No. 105. 


Kip's  Patents 
Bill  [Lords,]  third  time,  and  passed. 

Kip's  Patents  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Gas and Water 

take  into  consideration  the  Gas  and  Water  ^| rrsraation 
Orders  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords],  as  amended  B i ll  [L^ds.] 
in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

M  iryport 
1 tarbour  Bill 
[Lords.] 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Maryport
Harbour  Bill  [Lords]   be  now  read  the  third 
time; 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,  by  His 
the  House, 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been 
informed   of 
the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,   as 
far  as  His  Majesty's  interest  is concerned,  that 
the  House  may  do  therein  as  they  shall  think 
fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Nottingham­
shire  and 
Derbyshire 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire  Tram­
ways  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

West 
Bromwich 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  West  Bromwich Corporation  Bill  [ Lords] 
was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways 
Hove,
iMstriS^'and  B i  U  \ . L o r d s ]  was, according  to  Order,  read  the 
District 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

third  time,  and  passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

South  Eastern
and  London,
Chatham,  and
Dover

  The  South  Eastern  and London,  Chatham, and 
j)oveT  Railways  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  to 
•, 

,  •  V 

, • 

J, 

-1 

, 

. 

, 

Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 

Railways  Bill
[Lords.]

  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Glasgow 
Corporation 
(Police) 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Third  Reading   of  the  Glasgow  Corporation 
(Police)  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Tuesday  next  (Evening  Sitting). 

Irvine  and 
District 
Water  Board 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Irvine  and  District  Water  Board  Order 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  to 
Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

* 

The  Wick  and  Pulteney  Harbours  Order 
Confirmation  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to Education 

take  into  consideration  the  Education  Board   Board 
Provisional  Order  Confirmation  (London)  Bill  *£°™ ional 
[Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Confirmation 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  (London) 

upon  Monday  next. 

BU1  i L o r d ^ 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Glasgow 
Second  Reading  of  the  Glasgow  Corporation  Corporation 
Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

o r ™^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

upon  Tuesday  next  (Evening  Sitting).  

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and  read  ;  Public 

and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petition. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 
Sir  William  Anson presented, by His Majesty's   Board  of 
Command,—Copy  of  General  Reports  of  His  Education 
Majesty's  Inspectors  on  Elementary  Schools  and  Beports.) 
Training  Colleges  for  the  year  1902. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr. GeraldBalfour  presented, by His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Directory  of  Industrial 
Associations in  the  United  Kingdom  in  1903. 

Directory  of 
Industrial 
Associations. 

Copy  of  Papers  showing  the  action  taken  by 
the  Board  of  Trade  with  regard   to  certain 
recommendations  made  by  the  Select  Committee 
of  the  House  of  Lords  on  Light  Load  Line. 

Copy  of  Return  as  to  the  Capital,  Traffic 
Receipts,  and  Working  Expenditure,  &c.  of  the 
Railway  Companies  of  the  United  Kingdom,  for 
the  year  1902  ;  with  a  General  Report  thereon, 
and  Summary  Tables  for  a  series   of  years. 

Light  Load 
Line,  1903. 

Railway 
Returns, 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  22nd  day   of 
this  instant  July, for  a Return  relative   to  British 
Vessels  sold to  Foreigners. 

British  Vessels 
Sold  to 
Foreigners. 

No. 306. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  21st  day  of British 

this  instant July, for  a Return  relative   to  British 
Colonies  (Duties  on  Imports). 

Imports.) 

Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the

j^o. 299. 

Table;  and that  the  said  Returns  be  printed. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 

Command,—Copy  of  the  Report   of  the  Presi­
dent  of  Queen's  College,  Belfast,  for  the  year 
1902-3. 

Qfleen's 
College 
(Belfast.) 

Copy of  Thirty-ninth  Detailed  Annual  Report 
of  the  Registrar  General  of  Marriages,  Births, 
and  Deaths in  Ireland,  1902. 
Copy   of  Report  of 

the  Department  of 
Agriculture  and  Technical 
for 
Instruction 
Ireland  on  the  Sea  and  Inland  Fisheries  of 
Ireland  lor  1902.  Part  I.,  General  Report. 

Marriages, 
Births,  and 
Deaths 
(Ireland.) • 

Fisheries 
(Ireland.) 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Local 
directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—The  Taxation 
Annual  Local  Taxation  Returns  for  England
for  the  year  1901-2.  

N  o   g ^ 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented,   East  India 
by  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  (Railways.) 
on  the  Administration  and  Working  of  Indian 
Railways,  by  Thomas  Robertson,  C . V . O .,  Special 
Commissioner  for  Indian  Railways. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Table. 

Mr. 

Wick  and 
Pulteney 
Harbours 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

 
 
 
No. 105.]  3  EDW.  YII. 

31s2 July. 

Navy 
(Health.) 

No.  301. 

Kaval Prize

°" e y'

'

Mr. Arnold-Forster  presented, by His Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Statistical  Report  of  the 
Health  o f t he  Navy  for  the  year  1902. 

Mr. Arnold-Forster  also  presented, pursuant to 
the directions of  an Act  of  Parliament,—Account 
showing  the  Receipt  and  Expenditure   of  Naval 
Prize,  Bounty,  Salvage,  and  other  Moneys 
between  the  1st April  1902  and  the  31st  March 
1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the 

Table ;  and be  printed. 

Taxes  and 
Imposts. 

No. 303. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return   to  an 
Order,  dated  the  12th  day  of  May  last,  for 
Returns relative  to  Taxes  and  Imposts. 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Public  Works

rEeinission  of

Debt.]

resolve 
to  consider  of  authorising 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will, 
u P o n  Monday  next, 
into  a 
the 
Committee 
Remission  of  a  certain  Debt  due  to  the  Public 
"Works  Loan  Commissioners, in  pursuance of any 
Act   of  the  present  Session  relating  to  Local 
Loans—(Mr.  Chancellor   of the  Exchequer)  ; 

itself 

Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer,  by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been informed   of  the 
subject-matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it  to 
the  consideration  of  the  House. 

Besolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Ireland

GranIt°Bmmt

The  House, according  to Order,  resolved  itself 
i n to  a   Committee  on  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE, No.  1 (Ireland Development  Grant). 
Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 21, 
after  the  word  "development,"  to  insert  the 
words  "  arterial  drainage."—(Mr.  Delany.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 23, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  Treasury,"   in  order  to 
insert  the  words  "  Public  Accounts  Committee 
"  of  the  House  of  Commons"—(Mr.  Gibson 
Bowles),—instead  thereof. 

Question proposed, That the word  "  Treasury  " 
stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,  by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   2,  agreed  t o. 
Bill,  as amended,  to be  reported. 

Bill  306.

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  n e x t;  and  be  printed. 

Military 
Works  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Military  Works  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1  (Further  Grant  for  military 

works). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1.  10,  to  leave 
out the  words  from  the  word  "  A c t  "  to  the  end 
of  Subsection  (1).—(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 

left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  ; 

The  Committee  divided 
.a.  fSir  Ale 
mil 
r 
H o o ^ 
Tellers  for  the I 
leas, 

\Mx. Anstruther. 

[Sir  Alexander  Acland-'y

Tellers for  the f Mr.  Lough, 

Noes, 
VOL.  158. 

\Master  of  Elibank: 

1 0 9. 

3 9. 

, 
I 
J 

373 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  1,  1. 20, 
to  leave  out  the  words  from  the  word  "  A ct  "   to 
the  end  of  Subsection  (2).—(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  put, That  the  words  proposed  to  be 
left  out,  to  the  end  of  1.  22,  stand  part  of 
the  Clause; 

The  Committee  divided, 
,, 
m ,, 

n 
Yeas* 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-) 
>  Hood, 
I Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Lough,

Noes, 

(Mr.  Corrie  Grant: 

1118. 

• 

5 1. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1.  23, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  dates of  borrowing,"  in 
order to  insert  the  words  " passing  of  this  A ct  " 
— ( M r.  Buchanan),—instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 

left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  thei 
Yeas, 

Hood, 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Causton, 
(Mr.  Spencer:

Noes, 

-Alexander  Acland-]

142. 

63. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 27, 

to  leave  out  Subsection  (4).—(Mr.  Buchanan.)

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 

left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for 

/lexander 

Acland. 

Y " e as  
' 

•  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 
. 

Tellers  for  thej Mr.  Spencer, 

Noes, 

( Mr.  John  Sinclair : 

1 5 4. 


60. 

j

\ 
J 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  N o.   2,  agreed  to. 
Schedule. 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 9,  to  leave 

out  " £ . 5 9 4 , 0 0 0 . " - ( S ir  John  Colomb.) 

Question,  That  " £ . 5 9 4 , 0 0 0"  stand  part   of 

the  Schedule,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Schedule  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
report  the  same,  without 
directed  him 
Amendment. 

to 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself  Kaval  Works 

into  a Committee  on  the  Naval  Works  Bill.  

BiU­

(In  the  Committee.) 

Schedule  agreed  to, 
Bill, to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed 

the  Chair  ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
the  same,  without 
directed  him 
Amendment. 

to  report 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself  South  African 
into  a  Committee  on  the  South  African  Loan  contrition" 
and  War  Contribution  B i l l; 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  NO.  1  t o  N o.   3,  agreed  to.  

Bill  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
directed  him 
report  the  same,  without 
Amendment. 

to 

3  B  3 

Ordered, 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


1903. 

the  Expenses  of 

31s£ July. 
the  Permanent 
share  of 
Commission,  and  of  any  Expenses  in  connection 
with  the  attendance  of  Delegates  at  the  Com­
mission,  which  may  be  payable  under  any  Act 
of  the  present  Session  to  make  provision  for 
giving  effect to  a  Convention  signed  the  5th  day 
of  March  1902, in  relation  to  Sugar. 

[No. 105. 

374 

Employment 
lfinMldrerl 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
t a ^ e   * n to   further  consideration  the  Employment 
of  Children  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing 
Committee. 

Another Amendment  was proposed to  be  made 
to  the  Bill,  by  inserting,  in  p.  5,  1. 13,  after  the 
words  "  nineteen  hundred  and  one,"  the  words 
"  or  any  subsequent  census."—(Mr.  Courtenay
Warner.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another Amendment  was proposed   to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  5,1.  34,   by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "mean,"  the  words  " in  the  case   of  a 
"  school  board  with  a  population,  according  to 
"  the  census  of  nineteen  hundred  and  one,  of 
"  over  ten  thousand  the  school  board."—(Mr. 
Courtenay  Warner.) 

And  the Question  being  proposed, That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made   to  the 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed.  . 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Patriotic Fund  The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved itself 
Bill. 

into  a Committee  on  the  Patriotic  Fund  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1 

(Incorporation  of  Royal 

Patriotic  Fund). 

Motion  made,  and  Question,  That 

the 
Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to 
sit  again—(Mr.  Lough),—put,  and  negatived. 

Clause  agreed  to.  

C  l a u S I I  ,  No.  2 ; : amended,  arid  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  3  (Transfer  Of  administration  


' 

of  Patriotic  Fund  to  corporation). 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p.  1,  1. 22, 
after  the  word  "  that,"  to  insert  the  words  " t he 
"  legal  position  and  rights  of."—(Mr.  Hayes
Fisher.) 

Question  proposed, That  those  words   be  there 

inserted :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSES,  NO.  4  and  N o.  5,  agreed  to. 
Schedule. 
Motion  made,  and  Question,  That 

the 
Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to 
sit  again—(Mr.  Courtenay  Warner),—put,  and 
agreed  to. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  lie  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upOn Monday 
next, again  resolve itself into the said  Committee. 

Sugar 
Convention 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  Sugar  Convention 

[ E x­

feT*and 

P e n s es  a r - d I ) u t i e s ] ­

(In  the  Committee.) 

Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That   it  is 
expedient  to  authorise  the  payment,  out  of 
moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  a 

That  the  Duties  payable  under  Section  Two 
of  the  Finance  A c t,  1901,   or  any  Act  amending 
the  same,  shall  be  taken  on  the  delivery   of  any 
article  from  any  factory   or  refinery  which,  in 
pursuance  of  any  Act   of  the  present  Session,  is 
made  subject  to  the  supervision  of  the  Com­
missioners  of  Customs  or  Commissioners  of 
Inland  Revenue,  and  shall  be  the  same  as those 
payable  on  the  like  articles  on  importation— 
(Mr.  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer)  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
™ 
,, 
Tellers  for  the.  
leas, 

H o o d>  

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

Tellers  for  the j Mr.  Spencer, 

Noes, 

l Mr.  John  Sinclair: 

I  89. 

J 
1 
J 

29. 

Resolved,  That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise  the 
payment,  out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by 
Parliament,  of  a share  of  the  Expenses  of  the 
Permanent  Commission,  and  of  any  Expenses  in 
connection  with  the  attendance  of  Delegates  at 
the  Commission,  which  may  be  payable  under 
any  Act  of  the present  Session  to make  provision 
for  giving  effect   to  a  Convention  signed  the  5th 
day  of  March  1902, in  relation to  Sugar. 

That  the  Duties  payable  under  Section  Two 
of  the  Finance  Act,  1901,   or  any  A ct  amending 
the  same-, shall  be  taken  on  the  delivery  of  any 
article  from  any  factory  or  refinery  which,  in 
pursuance  of  any  Act   of  the  present  Session,  is 
made  subject  to  the  supervision  of  the  Com­
missioners  of  Customs  or  Commissioners  of 
Inland  Revenue,  and  shall  be  the  same  as  those 
payable  on  the  like  articles  on  importation. 

Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  a Resolution. 

; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Motor  Cars 

Second  Reading   of 
[Lords]  ; 

the  Motor  Cars  B i l l B m [Lords.]

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Tuesday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ecclesiastical 
Second  Reading  of  the  Ecclesiastical  Com-   Commissioners 
missioners  Bill  [Lords]  ;  

BlU 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bishoprics  o£­

Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics  of  Southwarh 
and  Birmingham.  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

jjam  Biu 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  [Lords.]

"" 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

The  Order of the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply of  [30th  July] 
the  30th  day  of  this  instant  July  ; 

Report. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The Order  of the  day  being  read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  [ 2 0 th  Ju] y] 
the  20th  day  of  this instant  July  ; 

Beport. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

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Supply 
[9th  July] 
Report. 

The  Order of the  day being  read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  9th  day  of  this instant July ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Sheep  Scab 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill,   as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

Expiring 
Laws 
Continuance 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-
tinuance  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bili  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Naval  Works 
(Portsmouth  Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports­
Ml!a°kS 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

mouth Barracks  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Board  of 
Agriculture 
and  Fisheries 
Bill  [Lords.]  and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords']  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Board  of  Agriculture 

Ordered, That the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.  2)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
London 
School  Board  Second  Reading   of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site)  

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill; 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  

the  London  London 
County  Council  (Tramways  and  Improvements) bounty 
Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the  Lords (Tramways 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

to 

and Improve­
ments)  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  London  London 
County  Council  (Money)  Bill,  with  Amend-   County 
ments;  to which the Lords desire the concurrence  (Money)  Bill, 
of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  South  Shields  South  Shields 

Corporation  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  Corporation 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Beckenham  Beckenham 
Urban  District  Council  Bill,  with Amendments;   Urban  District 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of
this  House. 

1  ' 

o u n ci

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Exeter 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Exeter  Corporation  ^ P ^ t j  ™ 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment.  
r  ^ 

1  L 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Barry 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Barry  Railway  Bill  Railway  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

[Lords.-]

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Dewsbury, 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Dewsbury,  Batley,  Batley,  and 
and  Birstal  Tramways Bill  [Lords],  without any xtlSways 
Amendment. 

Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Worthing 
made by  this House  to the  Worthing Corporation  Corporation 
Tramways Bill [Lords],  without any Amendment. Bififiwi?.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,  A n  Light 

Act   to  continue  and  amend  the  Light  Railways   Railways  Bill 
Act,  1896  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire  the   l L o r d ^ 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill,  intituled,   An  North 

A ct   to  empower  the  Urban  District  Council   of  Metropolitan 
Wiiiesden  to  sell  their  generating  station  at p^er'supply 
Wiiiesden  to  the  North  Metropolitan  Electric   Bill  [Lords.] 
Power  Supply  Company  ;   to  confer  further 
for  other 
powers  upon  that  Company,  and 
the 
purposes; 
concurrence  of  this  House. 

to  which  the  Lords  desire 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legalisation  Second  Reading  of  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill. 

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

The  North  Metropolitan  Electric  Power   North 

Supply  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time. 

Metropolitan 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  referred  to  the p ^  r  supply 

Examiners  of  Petitions  for  Private  Bills.  

Bill  [Lords.] 

upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Metropolitan 
improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(Funds)  Bill,  m e n ts 

( F u n d g )  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Public 
Accounts 
Committee 
(Fourth 
Report.) 

No. 304. 

Sir  Arthur  Hayter  reported  from  the  Com-
mittee of  Public Accounts  ;  That they had  made 
further  Progress  in the matters  to them referred, 
and  directed  him  to  make  a  Report  thereof   to 
the  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Public 
Accounts 
Committee 
(Fifth 
Report.) 

No. 305. 

Sir  Arthur  Hayter  reported  from  the  Com-
mittee  of  Public  Accounts;  That they had made 
further  Progress in  the matters to them referred, 
and  directed  him  to  make  a Report  thereof  to 
the  House; 
together  with  the  Minutes   of 
Evidence  taken  before  them,  and  an  Appendix. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Message from  Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
the  Lords.  Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 

Metropolitan 
Streets  Bill. 

one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Metropolitan 

Streets  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 
the  Local 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to 
Local 
Government  Government  Provisional  Orders  (No.   8)  Bill, 
Provisional  without  any  Amendment. 
Orders 

(No.   8)  Bill.  


Y O  U  158, 

Ordered,  That  Sir  Joseph Lawrence  and  Mr,   Patent Office 

Courtenay  Warner  be  discharged  from  further   Extension 
attendance  on  the  Select  Committee  on  the 
Patent  Office Extension  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  Sir  William  Rattigan  and  Mr. 
Luke  White  be  added  to  the  Committee.—(Sir 
Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of  

the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  this  instant  

July,  Mr.  Speaker  adjourned  the  House  

then 
without  Question  put, 
twenty  minutes  after  Seven  of  the  clock,  

till  Monday  next.  


it  being 

. 

[No.  106.] 

Monday,  3rd  August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

R.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—Report   Private  Bills 
from one of  the Examiners  of  Petitions  for  [£ords] 

Private  Bills,  That,  in  the  case  of  the following 
n?t 
Bill,  originating  in  the  Lords,  and  referred  on  previously 
the  First  Reading  thereof,  the  Standing  Orders   inquired  into 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are 
applicable  thereto,  have  been  complied  with, 
vis.  : — 

North  Metropolitan  Electric  Power  Supply  


Bill  rLords].  


Ordered,  That th^ Bill   be  read  a second  time.  

The 

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3rd August. 

1903.  [No. 106. 


The  Chairman 
MeansyS a na  

The  Clerk  at  the  Table  informed  the  House 
of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  the  Chairman  of 
Ways  and  Means. 

hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Bournemouth 
Gas and Water   w a  s 
Bill  [Lords.] 

t h e 
r e a ( j 
A m e n ( ] m e n t . 

The  Bournemouth Gas  and Water Bill  [Lords] 
t h i rd  t i m e,  a nd  p a s s e d,  w i th   a n 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  an  Amendment; 
to  which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence 
of  their  Lordships. 

Manchester 
Corporation  was  read 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Manchester  Corporation  Bill 

[Lords']
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 

Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Scottish 
Ontario  and 
Manitoba 
Land 
Company 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land 
Company  Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  third  time, 
and passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bili  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Brighton 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Brighton  Corporation  Bill  [Lords],  as 
amended  in the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Hastings
District1
Railway  Bin
[Lords.]

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway  Bill 
[Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating  to  Airdrie  and  Coatbridge  Tram­
ways :  And  that  the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr. 
Solicitor  General  for  Scotland  do  prepare,  and 
bring  it  in. 

Airdrie  and 
Coatbridge 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  Airdrie  and  Coatbridge  Tram­
ways  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to  be  taken 
into  consideration  To-morrow. 

Airdrie  and 
Coatbridge 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  Lerwick  Harbour:  And  that 
the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor  General 
for  Scotland  do  prepare,  and  bring  it  in. 

Lerwick 
Harbour 
Improvements 
Act  (1877) 
Amendment 
Order 
Confirmation. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  Lerwick  Harbour:  And  the 
same  was  ordered  to  be  taken  into  consideration 
To-morrow. 

Lerwick 
Harbour 
Improvements 
Act  (1877) 
Amendment 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and Public 

read;  and  ordered  to lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petitions. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid  before  this House,  Revenue  Bill, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  explanatory  of  the  No. 307. 
Revenue  Bill.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.)

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  accordingly  presented  the 

Liverpool
BUlTliffl!  l

1  ^  m

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­

said  Paper. 

Liverpool  University  Bill  [Lords],  as 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Preston, 
Chorley,  and 
Horwich 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion the  Preston,  Chorley, and Horwich  Tramways 
Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

And  an  Amendment  was  made to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

South

Staffordshire
BilKZmfel

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
  tion  the  South  Staffordshire  Tramways  Bill 

[Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
Wood  Green
Urban  District  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
  U r b an   District  Council 
Council  BiU. 

L o r dg   t 0  t he  W o od  G r e en

B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Amendments  be  taken 
into  consideration  To-morrow  (Evening  Sitting), 

The  Education  Board  Provisional  Order  Con-
firmation  (London)  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according 
to  Order, read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  


Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Order 
Confirmation  Amendments. 

(London) 

Bill  [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships.  , 

Gas and Water  The  Gas  and Water  Orders  Confirmation  Bill 
[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third 
Orders 
Confirmation 
time,  and passed,  with  Amendments. 
BiU [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill   to 
the-Lords  ;  and  acquaint them,  that this  House 

Mr. Gerald Balfour  presented, by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  an  Agreement,  dated 
30th  July  1903,  between  the  Admiralty,  the 
Board  of  Trade,  and  the  Postmaster  General, 
of  the  one  part, and  the  Cunard  Steamship  Com­
pany,  Limited,   of  the  other  part, with  Copy   of 
Treasury  Minute  thereon,  dated  31st  July  1903, 
and  Copies of  the  said  Company's  Memorandum 
and  Articles  of  Association, and  of  a draft Trust 
Deed  for  securing  Debenture  Stock. 

Cunard 
Steamship 
Company, 
Limited. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return 
to  an Order,  dated  the  29th  day of  July  last,  for 
a  Return  relative  to  Canada (Preferential  Tariff 
for  Goods  from  the  United  Kingdom). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon 
the  Table;  and  that  the  said  Return   be  printed. 

Canada 
(Preferential 
Tarjffi for 
Goods  from 
the  United 
Kingdom.) 

No. 310. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  by  His  Majesty's Local 

Command,—Copy  of  Supplement  to  the  Thirty- ® ^  n m e n  t 
first Annual  Report   of  the  Local  Government 
Board,  1901-2,  in  continuation  of  the  Report 
of  the  Medical  Officer  for  1901-2,   on  Lead 
Poisoning  and  Water  Supplies.  Vol.  I I. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  pursuant to  the  Greenwich 
directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,—Copy  of Gravers'1  ^ 
Statement  of  the  Estimated  Income  and  E x-   Foundation, 
penditure  of  Greenwich Hospital  and of  Trovers',  No.  311. 
Foundation  for  the  year  1903-4. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5th—(Uh  August 

'377 

|  be  read  a second  time  upon  Monday  next;  and 
' to  be  printed. 

No. 108.]  3  E D W.  Y I I. 

Public  Works 
Loans  Bill. 

No.  309. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  29 th  day  of  July  last,  for  a 
Return  relative  to  the  Public  Works  Loans  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

Patent  Office 
Extension 
Bill. 

Mr,  Victor  Cavendish reported  from  the  Select 
Committee  on 
the  Patent  Office  Extension 
Bill;  That  they  had  examined  the  allegations   of 
the  Bill,  and  found  the  same to be  true, and  had 
taken  evidence  thereon, which  they  had  directed 
him  to  report  to  the  House  ;  and  had  gone 
through  the  Bill,  and  made  Amendments  there­
unto. 

No. 308. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

No.  308. 

Ordered, That  the  Minutes  of  the Proceedings 

Bill  308. 

of  the  Select  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be  re-committed  to  a  Committee  of 
the whole House, for To-morrow;  and  be printed. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Public  Offices 
(Dublin)  Bill. 

Local 
Government 
Provisional 
Orders 
(No.   5)  Bill. 

Metropolitan 
Police 
Provisional 
Order  Bill. 

Castleblaney, 
Keady,  and 
Armagh 
Railway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 
Military 
Lands  Bill. 

Pistols  Bill. 

Ebbw  Vale 
Water  and 
Improvement 
BiU 
(now  Ebbw 
Vale  Improve­
ment  Bill.) 

Western 
Valleys 
(Monmouth­
shire) 
Sewerage 
Board  Bill. 

Stroud  and 
District 
Tramways 
BilJ. 

Erith 
Tramways  and 
Improvement 
Bill. 

Manchester 
Southern 
Tramways 
BUI [Lords.] 

Gosport  and 
Fareham 
Tramwavs 
BiU [Lords.] 

Light 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.] 

BUI 309. 

Liquor 
Sellers' 
Liability  BiU. 
Bill 310. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Public  Offices 

(Dublin)  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Provisional  Orders  (No.   5)  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Metropolitan 
Police  Provisional  Order  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Castleblaney, 
Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway  (Extension  of 
Time)  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Military  Lands 
Bill,  with  an  Amendment;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Pistols  Bill, 
with  Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Ebbw  Vale 
Water  and  Improvement  Bill  (now  Ebbw  Vale 
Improvement  Bill),  with  Amendments;   to  which 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to 

the  Western 
Valleys  (Monmouthshire)  Sewerage  Board  Bill, 
with  Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Stroud  and 
District  Tramways  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Erith  Tram­
ways  and  Improvement  Bill, with  Amendments; 
to  which  the Lords desire  the  concurrence   of this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made by  this  House  to  the  Manchester  Southern 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made by  this  House  to  the  Gosport  and Fareham 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

The  Light  Railways  Bill  [Lords] was  read 
the first time ;  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second 
time  To-morrow  ;  and  to  be  printed. 

Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  supported  by  Mr.  T.  W. 
Russell,  presented  a  Bill  to  provide  for  the 
payment of  Compensation  by  Sellers of  Liquor 
in  certain  cases :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 

VOL.   158. 

Ordered,  That  the  Civil  Service  Supple-   Business  of 

mentary  Estimates,  1903-4  (New  Services),   an(i 
Services 
Army  Excess  Vote,  1901-2,  may   be  consideredandExcess06" 
in  Committee  of  Supply at this Evening's Sitting  Vote) 
after  Midnight.—(Mr.  Balfour.)  

(Supply.) 

The  House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself  rgis'/'aiiott  l 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

Day.]**  °  6 

(In  the  Committee*) 
Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

1.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ . 6,895,000, be granted to 
Etis Majesty, to defray  the Charge for  Provisions, 
Forage,  and  other  Supplies,  including  South 
African  Compensation  Claims,  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904: 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  Item  A  (Cost   of  Provisions)  be  reduced 
by  £ .  100—(Colonel  Legge)  ; 
The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for the/Mr.  Fuller, 

,, 

Yeas, 
„ 
„ 
Tellers  for  the I 
JNoes, 

IMr.  Bell: 
(Sir  Alexander  Acland-

H o Q (L 

1 1 1 0, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

1 
i 

44. 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
2.   £ .  907,000  for  the  Pay,  Bounty,  &c.   of  

the  Militia  (to  a number  not  exceeding  183,381,  

including  50,000  Militia  Reserve).  


3.  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 

a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 480,000, be  granted  to  

His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  for  the  Pay  

and  Allowances  of  the  Imperial  Yeomanry, 
which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during  

the  year  ending  on  the  31st day of  March  1904  :  

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  pro­
posed,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  479,900,  

be  granted 
for  the  said  Service—(Colonel 
Legge):—Motion, 

by  leave,  withdrawn.  

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
4.   £ .  1,280,000  for  Capitation  Grants  and 
Miscellaneous  Charges  of  Volunteer  Corps, 
including  Pay,  &c.   of  the  Permanent  Staff.  


Resolutions  to  be  reported. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That  a  

Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  530,000,  be  granted  to  

His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge  for  the  Pay,  

the  Medical  Establishment,  and  for  

&c.  of 
Medicines,  &c.,  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  

day  of  March  1904  :  


And  it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  To­

morrow. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  the  Committee  had  made  Progress 
in  the  matter  to  them  referred;  and  that he  was 
directed  to move, That  the  Committee may  have 
leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself  Supply 

into  the  Committee  of  Supply. 

[21st  allotted 
Day.] 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

•1. £.530,000  for  the  Pay, &c.  of  the  Medical 

Establishment,  and for  Medicines,  &c. 

3  c 

2.  £.1,838,000 













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3rd—4:th August. 

1903. 

[No. 106. 

2.   £ .  1,838,000 for Transport  and  Remounts. 
3.  Motion  made,  and  Question proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding  £.1,822,000,   be  granted to 
His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge  for  Clothing 
Establishments  and  Services,  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day'of  March  1904 : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  1,821,900,  be 
granted  for  the  said  Service—(Mr,  Crooks):,
The  Committee  proceeded  to  a  Division. 

Tuesday,  4<A August,  1903 

Tellers  for  the ("Mr.  Crooks, 

Yeas, 
m  ii 
j? 
Tellers  for  the!  

\ Mr.  Skackleton: 
(Sir  Alexander  Acland-1

H o o ^ 

} 47. 

U i  8 . 

' 

(Mr.  Anstruther:-

J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 

' 

* 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
(Supplementary")  Estimates,  1903-4. 
Class  Y I I. 
for  a  Grant  

in  A id   of  the 
Expenses  incurred  in  connection  with  the  Visit 
of  the  President  of  the  French  Republic   in 
England  in  July  1903. 

4.  £.8,000 

5.  £.  123,334  for  the  Ireland  Development 

Grant  (Grant  in  Aid). 

Army  (Excesses),  1901-2. 

6.  Motion  made, and Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ . 1 0 0,   be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,  to  make  good  Excesses   of  Army 
Expenditure  beyond  the  Grants  for  the  year 
ending  on  the  31st  day  of  Match  1902  : 

Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  the  Sum  of   £ .  1  be  granted  for  the  said 
Service—(Mr,  Whitley) 

-, 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the j Mr.  Whitley, 

Yeas, 
m  ,, 
'r. 
Tellers  for  thej  
JNoes, 

\ 
J 
,,  | Sir  Alexander  Acland-\

'[Mr.  Lough: 

B o o d> 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to. 
Resolutions  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported, That the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  t he  Ways  and 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means; 

Means. 

Resolved,  That 

this  House  will,  this " day 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood 

reported'  from   Sugar 

the Committee  on  Sugar  Convention  [Expenses   Convention 
LExpenses 
and  Duties]  a  Resolution;  which  was  read,  as 
and  Duties.] 
followeth: 

. 

That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise  the  payment, 
out of  moneys  to  be  provided   by  Parliament,  of 
a  share  of  the  Expenses  of the  Permanent  Com­
mission, and  of  any  Expenses  in  connection  with 
the  attendance  of  Delegates  at  the  Commission, 
which  may  be  payable  under  any  A ct   of  the 
present  Session  to  make  provision  for  giving 
effect  to  a  Convention  signed  the  5th  day   of 
March  1902, in  relation to  Sugar. 

That  the  Duties  payable  under  Section  Two 
of  the  Finance  Act,  1901,  or  any  A ct  amending 
the  same, shall  be  taken  on  the  delivery  of  any 
article  from  any  factory   or  refinery  which,  in 
pursuance  of  any  A ct  of  the  present  Session,  is 
made  subject  to  the  supervision of  the  Commis­
sioners of  Customs  or  Commissioners  of  Inland 
Revenue, and  shall be the  same  as those  payable 
on  the like articles on  importation. 

The  said Resolution  being read  a  second  time; 
A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Committee  in  the  said  Resolution  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for  the] ^Alexander 

AclandA 

Y e as 

' 

)  

H o o d > 

\Mv. Anstruther: 

Tellers for  the?Mr.  Lough,  


Noes, 

(Mr.  Ure : 


So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative,  


>  1 Q 6 ' 
J 

} 28. 

25. 

The  Board   of  Agriculture  and  Fisheries  Bill   Board  of 

[Lords]  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second 
time;  and  committed   to a 
whole  House,  for  this  day 

j"^eries 
  Committee  of  the Bill [Lords.] 

"" 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Expiring  


Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  C o n - L a ws 
tinuance  Bill; 

Continuance 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

this  day. 

day. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

llesolced,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Supply 
[30th  July] 
Report, 

The  Order ofthe day being  read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the 30th  day  of  July  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar  


Committee  on  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill ;  

Convention 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,   1 " 


resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Port  of 

Committee  on  the  Port   of  London 
mitted)  Bill; 

(re-com-L(mclon 

Bil!' 

Resolved, That this  House  will, upon  Thursday  


next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  


Supply 
[20ih  JulyJ 
Report. 

The  Order   of  the day being read, for  receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  20thday  of  July  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Sale  of  Butter 

into  consideration  the  Sale  of  Butter  BUI,  a s  Bill. 
amended  in the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

Supply 
[9th  July] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  9th  day  of  July  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The Poor  Law (Dissolution   of  School Districts  Poor  Law 

and  Adjustments)  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  
read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

of 
. j3°st°ricts and 
Ordered,  That  tbe  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  Adjustments) 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Bill. 

Supply 
[2nd  July] 
Report. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day of  J uly  last; 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Charitable 

Second  Reading  of 
Societies  {Ireland)  B i l l; 

the  Charitable  L o a n 1  , 0 8 1  1  Societies 

,  

( I r e l a n d)  BilL 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day, 

. 
The 









No. 

,]  3  EDW.  YII. 

3rd—4tk August. 

379' 

Public  Works 
Loans BilL 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  (aken  into  con­

Committee  on  the  Public  Works  Loans  Bill; 

sideration  this  day. • 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Public 
Buildings 
Expenses 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Public  Buildings 

Second  Reading  of 
Expenses  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Thursday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Housing  of 
the  Working  Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

Classes  (No.   2)  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
Prevention  of 
into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
Corruption 
Bill [Lords.]  Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Standing  Com­

mittee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill.  Bill; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Public 
The  House,  according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
Works  Loans'   ; u t i0  u  Committee  on  Public  Works  Loans 
Remission  of  FD 
Debt,] 

[Remission  of  D e b t ], 

P T\  I

•  • 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved, That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise  the 
Remission  of  a  certain  Debt  due  to  the  Public 
Works  Loan  Commissioners   by  the  Port  Seton 
Harbour  Commissioners,  in  pursuance  of  any 
A ct   of  the  present  Session  relating  to  Local 
Loans.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.)
Resolution  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman reported,  That the  Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
Ireland 
Development  take  into  consideration  the Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

Grant  Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Military 
Works  Bill.  Third  Reading   of  the  Military  Works  Bill  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Naval  Works 
Bill. 

The  Naval  Works  Bill  was,  according   to 

Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
South  African 
Loan  and War  Third  Reading   of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
Contribution 
Bill 

War  Contribution  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill be  read  the third  time 

this  day. 

Patriotic 
Fund Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on the  Patriotic  Fund  B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Sheep  Scab 
Bill. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

V O L.  158. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Naval  Works 
Second  Reading  of  the  Naval  Works  (Ports-   (Portsmouth 
mouth Barracks  Site)  Bill; 

Barracks  Site) 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Congested 
the  Congested  Districts -Districts^ 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  B i l l;  

(No!  2)BilI. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London 

Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board   School  Board 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  B i l l; 

. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

this  day. 

The  Marriages  Legalisation  Bill  was, accord-   Marriages 
ing to  Order, read  a second  time;  and committed  Legalisation 
to  a  Committee  of  the whole House, for  this day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-   Improvements 
ments  (Funds)  B i l l; 
(Funds)  BUI, 

\  

* 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Ordered,  That there  be laid  before this House,   Civil  Servants 
a  Copy  of  Treasury  Minute, dated  the  30 th  day  ^ f ^ j  1 1  ^ 
of  July  1903,  stating  the  circumstances  under sixty-five6)0 
which  certain  Civil  Servants  have  been  retained 
in  the  Service  after  they  have  attained  the  A ge 
of  Sixty-five;  and of  the Return  therein  referred 
to.—(Mv.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

A  Motion  was  made, and  the  Question  being  Post Office 
proposed,  That  the  Contract,  dated the  8th  day  (Contractor 
of  November  1902,  with  the  Glasgow  and  South   Maii service 
Western  Railway  Company, the  Portpatrick  and  to and from 
Wigtownshire  Joint  Committee,  and  the  Belfast 
^ 
and  Northern  Counties  Railway  Company,  for   stranraer,  and 
an  accelerated  Mail  Service  to  and from  Ireland  Larne.) 
via  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Lame,  printed  in 
Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  56,  of  Session  1903, 
be  approved—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot)  :—And  a 
Debate  arising  thereupon; 

Ordered,  That  the  Debate   be  adjourned  till 

this  day. 

. 

j» 

• j 

.1, 

.  • 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this House  will,   Board of 
this  day,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to  Agriculture 
i. and  Fisheries 
consider  of  authorising  the  payment,  out  ox  [Salaries,  &e.] 
moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of  any 
Salaries  and  Expenses  which  may  become  pay­
able  under  any  A ct   of  the  present  Session  to 
transfer to  the  Board of  Agriculture  powers  and 
duties  relating  to  the  Industry  of  Fishing,  and 
to  amend  the  Board  of  Agriculture  Act,  1889— 
(Mr.  Fellowes)  ; 

. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That 
His  Majesty,  having  been 
the 
subject-matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it 
to the  consideration  of  the  House. 

informed  of 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Whereupon,  in pursuance  of  the  Order  of  

the  House  of  the  28th  day of  July  last,  

Mr. Speaker adjourned the House  without  

Question  put, it  being  then  five  minutes  

after  One   of  the  clock,  till  this  day.  


3  c  2 

380 

7 th  August. 

1903. 

[No. 110. 

Baker  Street 
anil  Waterloo 
Bailway 
(Extension  of 
Time)  Bill. 

Beckenhain 
Urban  District 
Council  Bill. 

[No.  107.] 
Tuesday,  4th  August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at T wo   of  the  clock. 

P E  AY  EES. 

T

H E  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made by  the Lords   to 

the  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  (Exten­
sion  of  Time)  Bill;  and  the  same  were  twice 
read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Bill;  and 
the same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Money)  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the 
London  County  Council  (Money)  Bill;  and  the 
same  Were  twice  read, and agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

London 
County 
Council 
(Tramways 
and  Improve­
ments)  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
London County Council (Tramways and Improve­
ments)  Bill;  and  the same  were  twice  read,  and 
agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Mullingar, 
Kells,  and 
Drogheda 
Bailway  Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Mullingar,  Kells,  and  Drogheda  Railway  Bill; 
and  the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Somerset  and 
District 
Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.'] 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Somerset and 
District  Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords]   be  now 
read the third  time  ; 

And  Notice  being  taken,  That  the  interest   of 
the  Prince  of  Wales,  as  Duke   of  Cornwall,  is 
concerned  therein  ; 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,   by  Command 
of  His  Royal  Highness,  acquainted  the  House, 
That  His Royal  Highness, having been  informed 
of  the  purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as 
far  as  His  Royal  Highness's  interest   is  con­
cerned,  that  the  House  may  do  therein  as  they 
shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Bradford 
Corporation 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Bradford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords],  as 
amended  in the  Committee. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-Bury and 
tion  the  Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board  Djs^Joint 
Bill  [Lords],   as  amended  in  the  Committee. 
Bill [Lords.] 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  North 

tion  the  North  Western  Electricity  and  Power-  ^ S i t y a n  d 
Ga3  Bill  [Lords],  as amended  in  the  Committee.  p0wer-Gas 

And  Amendments  were  made   to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time. 

Bill  [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Salford 
tion  the  Salford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords],   a s  Corporation 
amended  in  the  Committee. 
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Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Shropshire 
tion  the  Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric  and  Worces-
Power Bill [Lords],  as amended in the Committee.  Electric 

And  an  Amendment  w as  made  to  the  Bill. 
Power  Bill 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time.  [.Lords.) 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Airdrie  and 
take into consideration the Airdrie  and  Coatbridge  Coatbridge 
Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time  Confirmation  


To-morrow. 

BilL 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Lerwick 
take  into  consideration  the  Lerwick  Harbour   Harbour 
Improvements  Act  (1877)  Amendment  Order 
Confirmation  Bill. 

Amendment 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time Order 

rn 
lo-morrow. 

Confirmation 
BiUi 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and   Public 

read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 

Mr. Gerald Balfour  presented, by His Majesty's  Merchant 
Command,— Return of all  British  Ships  ordered  Shipping  Act, 
by  the  Board  of  Trade,  or  its  Officers, during  £e9ta4TdT'S 
the  period  from  1st  July  1902  to  30th  June 
1903, to  be  provisionally  detained  as  unsafe, by 
reason  of  the  defective  condition  of  their  Hulls, 
Equipments,  or  Machinery,  or  by  reason  of 
overloading  or  improper  loading,  in  pursuance 
of  the  provisions  of  57  & 58  Vic.  c.  60,  s.  459, 
giving  the  Names  of  the  Owners of  those  Ships 
which  have  been  dismantled,  broken  up,  or  con­
verted into  Hulks, &c.;  also  of  all Foreign  Ships 
ordered  to  be  provisionally  detained  during  the 
same  period  as  unsafe,  by  reason  of  overloading 
or  improper  loading,  in  pursuance  of  the  pro­
visions  of  57  &  58  Vic.  c.  60,  s.  462;  together 
with  Summaries showing respectively  the  Total 
Number  of  Ships  ordered  to  be  detained  as 
unsafe,  from  1st  July  1902   to  30th  June  1903, 
and  since  1st  October  1876,  distinguishing 
between  those  cases  in  which  the  Ships  were 
found  safe  or  unsafe. 

Copy  of  Abstracts  of  the  Returns  made  to  shipping  

the  Board  of  Trade  of  Shipping  Casualties  Casualties  

which  occurred  on  and  near  the  Coasts  or in ( 1 9 0 1 _ 20, 

Rivers  and  Harbours  of  the  United  Kingdom,  

from  the  1st  July  1901  to  the  30th  June  1902 ; 

also  of  the  Returns  made  to  the  Board  of 
Trade  during  the  year  1901-2   of  Shipping 
Casualties  which  occurred  to  British  Vessels 
elsewhere  than  ou  or  near  the  Coasts  or  in  

Rivers  and  Harbours  of  the  United  Kingdom, 
and  to  Foreign  Vessels  on  or  near  the  Coasts  

or  in  Rivers  and  Harbours   of  British  Posses­
sions  Abroad  ;  with  Charts  and  Appendices.  


Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  C o al   Tables 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  30th  day   of  July  l a s t,  1902. 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Coal  Tables,  1902. 

No.  312. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the  


Ordered, That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time. 

Table;  and  that  the  said  Return   be  printed,  


Mr. 


 










No. 107-]  3  EDW.  VII. 

4th August 	

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
Local 
Government  directions  of  an A ct   of  Parliament,—Copies  of 
Act,, 18.88. 
Orders  made by  the various  County  and  County 
  and  Wales  under 
Borough  Councils  in  England
Sections  57  and  59  of  the  Local  Government 
Act,  1888,  as  confirmed  by  the  Local  Govern­
ment  Board. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Inland 
Revenue. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Forty-sixth  Report   of  the 
Commissioners of His Majesty's Inland  Revenue, 
for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903. 
Civil  Servants  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,—Return  to 
(Retirement  an
  Order,  dated  the  3rd  day  of  this  instant 
at the  Age  of 
August,  for  a Return  relative   to  Civil  Servants 
Sixty-five.) 
(Retirement  at  the  Age   of  Sixty-five). 
No. 313. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

East  India 
(Railways.) 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented, 

by  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Admin­
in  India, 
istration  Report  on  the  Railways 
for  the  year  1902,   by  A.  Brereton,  Esquire, 
Secretary  to  the  Government  of  India,  Public 
Works  Department,  Railways. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Trade  Reports  Viscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma­
(Annual 
Series.) 

jesty's  Command,—Copies   of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Annual  Series,  Nos.  3049   to 
3051. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Navy 
(  Exceptions 
to  King's 
Regulations.) 	 to  the  King's  Regulations  as  to  Pay,  Non­

Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,   by  His  Ma­
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  List  of  Exceptions 

effective  Pay,  and  Allowances  sanctioned   by 
the  Lords  Commissioners  of  the  Admiralty, 
with  the  approval  of  the  Lords  Commissioners 
of  the  Treasury,  pursuant  to  the  Order  in 
Council  dated  19th  December  1881,  during  the 
year  1902-3. 

Pistols  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Pistols  Bill  be  now  taken  into 
consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take  the 
said  Amendments  into  consideration  ;  and  the 
same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Adjournment 
Ordered, That there be  laid  before  this  House, 
Motions  under  a   R e t u rn   0 f  Motions  for  Adjournment  under 
OrriVNo. 10.  Standing  Order No. 10, showing the Date of such 
Motion,  the  Name  of  the  Member  proposing, 
the  definite  Matter  of  urgent  public  importance, 
and  the  Result  of  any  Division  taken  thereon 
the  same  form  as, 
during  Session  1903  (in 
and  in  continuation  of,  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  391, of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Ordered,  That  there be  laid before this  House, 
Closure  of 
a  Return  respecting  application  of  Standing 
Debate 
OrdCTN^ 26.) Order  No.  26  (Closure of Debate) during Session 
1903,  under  the  following-  Heads   ;— 

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(in continuation of Parliamentary  Paper,  No. 392, 
of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Caldwell.)

Ordered, That there  be  laid  before  this  House,  Divisions of 
a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Divisions  of  t h e t he   House. 
House  in  Session  1903,  stating  the  Subject  of 
the  Division,  and  the  Number  of  Members  in 
the  Majority  and  Minority,  Tellers  included  ; 
also,  the  Aggregate  Number  in  the  House  on 
each  Division,  distinguishing  the  Divisions  on 
Public  Business  from  Private,  and  also  the 
Number  of  Divisions  before  and  after  Midnight 
(in 
of  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  0.238,  of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

continuation 

Ordered,  That  there be  laid  before this House,  Public  Bills, 

a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Public  Bills, 
distinguishing  Government  from  other  Bills, 
introduced  into  this  House,  or  brought  from  the 
House  of  Lords,  during  the  Session  of  1903 ; 
showing  the  Number  which  received  the  Royal 
Assent;  the  Number  which  were  passed   by  this 
House,  but  not  by  the  House  of  Lords  ;  the 
Number  passed  by  the  House  of  Lords,  but  not 
by  this  House  ;  and distinguishing  the  Stages  at 
which  such  Bills  as  did  not  receive  the  Royal 
Assent  were  dropped  or  postponed  and  rejected 
in  either  House  of  Parliament  (in  continuation 
of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  0.237,   of  Session 
1902).—(Mr.  Caldwell.)­

Ordered,  That  there  be  laid  before  this House,  Public  

a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Public  Petitions Petitions­
presented  and  printed  in  Session  1903  ;  with  the  

Total  Number   of  Signatures  in  that  year  (in  

continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  0.236,  

of  Session  1902).—(Mr.  Caldwell.)  


Ordered,  That  there  be  laid  before this  House,  Select 

a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Select  Committees  Committees, 
appointed  in  the  Session  of  1903,  including  the 
Standing  Committees and the  Court of Referees  ; 
the  Subjects  of  Inquiry;  the  Names   of  the 
Members  appointed  to  serve  on  each,  and  of 
the  Chairman  of  each  ;  the  Number  of  Days 
each  Committee  met,  and  the  Number  of  Days 
each  Member  attended;  the  Total  Expense   of 
the  Attendance  of  Witnesses  at  each  Select 
Committee,  and  the  Name  of  the  Member  who 
moved  for  such  Select  Committee;  also  the 
Total  Number   of  Members  who  served  on 
Select  Committees  (in  continuation  of  Parlia­
mentary  Paper,  No.  0.234,   of  Session  1902).— 
(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before  this House,  Sittings  of  

a  Return  of  the  Number  of  Days  on  which  the  the House. 

House  sat in  Session  1903,  stating  for  each  Day  

the  Date  of  the  Month  and  Day   of  the  Week,  

the  Hour  of  the  Meeting,  and  the  Hour   of 
Adjournment;  and  the  Total  Number   of  Hours  

in  the  Sittings  of  the  House,  and 
occupied 
the  Average  Time;   . and  showing  the  Number  

of  Hours  on  which  the  House  sat  each  Day,  

and1  the  Number  of  Hours  after  Midnight;  and  

the 
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1 9 0 3. 

[ N o.  1 0 7. 

the  Number  of  Entries  in  each  Day's  Votes 
and  Proceedings 
mentary  Paper,  No.  0.235,  of  Session  1902).— 
(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

(in  continuation  of  Parlia­

Business  of 
the  House 
(Days  occu­
piedby
(Jovernment
fctef'te

-

. 

_ _ 

. .. 

Ordered,  That there  be  laid  before  this  House, 
a Return  showing, with  reference to  Session 1903, 
, 
. 
( 1)   the  Number  ot  Sittings  at  which,  in  accord­
  ance  with  the  Standing  Orders,  Government 
Business  had  precedence;  (2)  the  Number   of 
Evening  Sittings  on  Tuesdays  and  Wednesdays, 
and  the  Number  of Sittings  on Fridays,  at which 
Private  Members  had  precedence  under  the 
Standing  Orders; 
(3)  the  Number   of  Sittings 
at  which  Government  Business  had  precedence 
under  a  Special  Order   of  the  House;  (4)  the 
Number  of  Saturday  Sittings;  (5)  the  Total 
Number  of  Sittings  at  which  Government 
Business  had precedence  ;  (6)  the Total  Number 
of  Days  on which  the, House  sat;  (7)  the  Total 
Number  of  Motions  for  Adjournment   of  the 
House  on  a Matter  of  urgent  public  importance; 
and  (8) the  Number   of  Days  on  which  Business 
of  Supply  was  considered  (in  continuation  of 
Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  393,  of  Session  1902), 
—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Private  Bills 
'and  Private 
Business. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid before  this  House, 
a  Return  ofthe  Number  of  Private Bills, Hybrid 
Bills,  and Bil Is for confirming  Provisional  Orders 
introduced  into  the  House  of  Commons  and 
brought  from  the  House   of  Lords,  and  of  Acts 
passed  in  the  Session  of  1903,  classed  accord­
the,  following  subjects : —  Railways  ; 
ing  to 
Tramways;  Tramroads  ;  Subways ;  Canals  and 
Navigations;  Roads  and  Bridges;  Water  ; 
Waterworks;  Gas ;  Gas  and  Water  ;  Lighting 
and  Improvement;  Police  and  Sanitary  Regula­
tions ;  Corporations,  &c.  (not  relating   to  Police 
and  Sanitary  Regulations,  or  to  Lighting  and 
Improvement  Schemes);  Ports,  Piers,  Har­
bours,  and  Docks;  Churches,  Chapels,  and 
Burying  Grounds;  Markets  and  Fairs;  Gaols 
and  other  County  Buildings; 
Inclosure  and 
Drainage;  Estate  ;  Divorce  ;  Naturalisation  ; 

Of  all  the 

of  1  Selection, 

the  Committee 

Hospitals,  and  Miscellaneous  : 
Private  Bills,  Hybrid  Bills,  and  Bills  for  con­
firming  Provisional  Orders which,  in the  Session 
of  1903, have  been  reported  on  by  Committees 
on  Opposed  Private  Bills,  or  by  Committees 
nominated  partly  by  the  House  and  partly 
together 
by 
with  the  Names  of  the  selected  Members  who 
served  on  each  Committee;  the  first  and  also 
the  last Day   of  the  Sitting  of  each  Committee; 
the  Number  of  Days  on  which  each  Committee 
sat;  the Number  of  Days on  which  each  selected 
the  Number   of  Days 
Member  has  served; 
occupied by  each  Bill  in  Committee  ;  the  Bills 
the  Preambles  of  which  were  reported  to  have 
been  proved;  the  Bills  the  Preambles   of  which 
were  reported  to  have  been  not  proved  ;  and, in 
the  case  of  Bills 
for  confirming  Provisional 
Orders, whether  the  Provisional  Orders  ought 

or  ought  not to  be confirmed  : 
Of  all Private 
Bills  and  Bills for confirming  Provisional  Orders 
which, in the  Session of  1903, have  been  referred 
by the Committee of  Selection, or by the  General 
Committee  on  Railway  and  Canal  Bills,  to  the 
Chairman ofthe  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means, 
together  with  the  Names of the  Members  who 
served  on  each  Committee;:  the  Number   of 
Days  on  which  each  Committee  sat;  and  the 
Number  of  Days  on  which  each  Member 
attended:——And,  of  the  Number  of  Private 
Bills,  Hybrid  Bills,  and  Bills  for  confirming 
Provisional  Orders  withdrawn or  not  proceeded 
with by  the  Parties,  those  Bills  being  specified 
which  have  been  referred  to  Committees  and 
dropped  during  the  Sittings   of  the  Com­

mittee  (in  continuation  of  Parliamentary  Paper,  

No.  0,233,  of  1902).—(Mr.  Caldwell.)  


Ordered,  That there  be  laid  before this House,   Technical 
a  Return  showing  the  extent  to  which,  and  the  Education 
manner  in  which,  Local  Authorities   in  England 
and  Wales  have  applied  Funds  to  the  purposes  Local 
of  Technical  Education  (including  Science,  Art,   Autll0ri,ie?-) 
Technical  and  Manual  Instruction)  during  the 
year  1902-3,  under  the  following  Acts  :—Local 
Taxation  (Customs  and  Excise)  Act,  1890; 
Technical  Instruction  Acts,  1899  and  1891; 
Welsh  Intermediate  Education  Act,  1899  ;  and 
Public  Libraries  and  Museums  Acts.—(Sir 
William  Anson.) 

y,ltKis iJV 

Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the   Police  and 
Police  and Sanitary  Committee  ;  That  they  had committee 
e" 
considered  the  Bills  referred  to  them,  and 
directed  him  to  make  a  Special  Report  to  the 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Special  Report   do  lie  upon  No. 314. 

the  Table;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Minutes of  the Proceedings  No.  314. 

of  the  Select  Committee  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Colonial  Marriages  Bill   be  Colonial  

Marriages 

read  a second  time  upon  Monday  next. 

Ordered, That the Medical A ct  (1886) Amend-   Medical  Act 

ment (No.   2)  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  upon f 1 8 8 8)
Monday  next. 

.  * 

, 

" T IL 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had  been, brought  from  the  Lords  b y  t he  Lords -
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Great  Central  Great  Central 
Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which  the  E a i l w ay Bill. 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Gateshead  Gateshead  

Corporation  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  Corporation  

the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of this  House.

B m"


The  Lords  have agreed  to the  South  Yorkshire  South  

Joint  Railways  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  Yorkshire  

which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  

House.

E a l l w a ys

  Bl11' 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  North  Eastern  North 
Railway  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which  the  ®aslern 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House.

w ay  m

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Sheffield Cor-  Sheffield 
poration  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Corporation 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of this  House. 

1  ' 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Cork  Harbour  Cork  Harbour 

Bill,  with  Amendments;  to  which  the  Lords   B i lL 
desire  the  concurrence,of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendment  Bournemouth 
a nd  W a t er 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Bournemouth  Gas
and  Water  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend- B 
ment. 

[  W s ,

 ] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Tramways 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Tramways  Orders Orders 
Confirmation  (No.   1)  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

[Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments Tramways 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Tramways  Orders  Orders 
Confirmation  (No.   2)  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

[Lords.]  ' 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Chard 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Cliard  Corporation  Corporation 
Gas  and  Electricity  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Etectricit 
Amendment. 

BilKio^.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Rochester 
made by  this  House to the  Rochester Corporation  Corporation 
Tramways  and  Improvements  Bill  [Lords],  rovem  n"'' 
B^Uf^vfe]   8 
without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments  Nottingham-

made by  this  House  to  the  Nottinghamshire and s h i re  a nd 
Derbyshire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any Tramways6 
Amendment. 

Bin [Lords.] 

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383 


West 
Bromwich 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  West  Bromwich 
Corporation  Bill  [Lords'],  without  any  Amend­
ment. 

Hove, 
Worthing,  and 
District 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Hove,  Worthing,  and 
District  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

South 
Eastern  and 
London, 
Chatham,  and 
Dover 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.] 
Scottish 
Ontario  and 
Manitoba 
Land 
Company 
BiU  [Lords.] 

County  and 
Borough 
CouncUs  and 
Metropolitan 
Borough 
Councils r 
(Qualification 
of  Women) 
BiU. 

Bill  311. 

Isle of  Man 
(Customs) 
Bill. 

Bill 307. 

Motor  Cars 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  South  Eastern  and 
London,  Chatham,  and  Dover  Railways  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Scottish  Ontario  and 
Manitoba  Land  Company  Bill  [Lords],  without 
any  Amendment. 

Mr.  Channing,  supported   by  Mr.  Bousfield, 
Mr.  Crooks, Mr.  Emmott,  Mr. Ernest  Gray,  Mr. 
Lough,  Mr.  MiKenna, 
and  Mr.  Yerburgh,
presented  a  Bill to  enable  Women  to  be  elected 
and  act 
Members  of  County  and  Borough 
Councils  and  Metropolitan  Borough  Councils  : 
And  the  same was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time  upon  Monday  next;  and  to  be  printed. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented  a  Bill   to  amend 
the  Law  with  respect   to  Customs  Duties  in  the 
Isle  of  Man:  And  the  same  was  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time  To-morrow;  and  to  be 
printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Motor Cars Bill  [Lords]  ; 
And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time  ; 

An Amendment  was proposed to be made to the 
Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now,"  and, 
at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the  words 
"  upon  this  day  three  months."—(Mr.  Soares.)

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  now  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—The 
said  proposed  Amendment  was, with leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 
Ordered,  That the  Bill   be  now  read  a second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  Fridav  next. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  on  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
BiU. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee  on the Patent  Office  Extension 
(re-committed)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  N o.  1  a nd  N o.

  2,  a g r e ed  t o. 

C L A U S E,  N O.
Question  put,  That  the  Clause  stand  part  of 

  3 . 

the  B i l l; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the [Sir  ^ / e W er  Acland-1 
H o o d >  

-
Tellers  for  thefMr.  Lloyd-George, 

) 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Yeas 

' 

r 1 8 7 ­
] 
1   73 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Courtenay  Warner:]


To  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave  to sit again. 


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made Progress  in  the  Bill  ; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

VO L.   158. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

o 

• 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded  to  Fife  Electric 

®lU 

take  into  consideration  the  Reason  assigned   by 
the  Lords  for  disagreeing   to  one  of  the  Amend­
ments  made by  this  House  to  the  Fife  Electric 
Power  Bill  [Lords]. 

Resolved, That  this  House  doth  not  insist  on 
the  Amendment  to  the  Bill  to  which  the  Lords 
have  disagreed.—(Mr.  Caldwell.) 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
doth  not  insist  on  the  Amendment  to  the  Bill 
to  which  the  Lords  have  disagreed. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   East  Ham 
into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Improvement 
Lords  to  the  East  Ham  Improvement  Bill  ; 

Ordered, That  the  said  Amendments  be  taken 

into  consideration  To-morrow. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded   to  Wood  Green 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  co^ci^Blil'^ 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Wood  Green  Urban  District 
Council  Bill. 

The  Lords'  Amendments,  as  far  as 

the 
Amendment  in  p.  26,1.  31, being  read  a  second 
time, were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  26,  1. 31,  after 
the  word   ( "  make  "),   to 
the  words 
( "  Nothing  in  this  section  shall  apply  to  milk 
in the  possession of  any railway  company until 
" 
"  its  arrival  at  the  station of  destination "),  the 
next  Amendment,  being  read  a second  time ; 

insert 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
put,  That  this  House  doth  disagree  with  the 
Lords  in  the  said  Amendment—(Mr.  Heywood 
Johnstone) :—It  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments, 

being  read  a second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to 
draw up  Reasons  to  be  assigned to  the  Lords for 
disagreeing  to  one  of  the  Amendments  made  by 
the  Lords  to  the  said  Bill,  to  which  this  House 
hath  disagreed., 

And  a  Committee  was  appointed  of 

the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,  Mr.  Heywood 
Johnstone,  Mr.  Whitley,  Mr.  Luke  White,  and 
Six Frederick  Banbury. 

Ordered,  That  Three  be  the  Quorum  of  the  

to  withdraw 
they 
Committee  :  And 
immediately.—(The  Chairman  of  Ways  and 
Means.) 


are  

Standing  Order  135,  relating   to  Private standing 

Business,  was  read,  and  amended,  in lines  1 and  Orders. 
2, by  inserting, after  the  words  "  in  any  street," 
the  words  "  or  road." 

And  by  adding,  at the  end, the  words  "  and  it 
"  shall  be  competent  to the Referees  on  Private 
"  Bills  to  admit  the  Petitioners,  being  the 
"  owners,  lessees,  or  occupiers  of  any  house, 
"  shop, or  warehouse  having its access materially 
"  dependent  on  such  street  or  road,  and  making 
"  the  aforesaid  allegations,  to  be  heard  against 
"  the  Bill,  if  they  think  fit."—(The  Chairman 
of  Ways  and  Means.) 

The  Glasgow  Corporation 

(Police)  Order   Glasgow 

Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according 
Order, read  the  third  time, and  passed. 

to  Corporation 

Order 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  Confirmation 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House   B i  u  [Lord*-] 
hath  agreed to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

The  House, according.to  Order,  proceeded   to Lanarkshire 

take  into  consideration  the  Lanarkshire  Tram- ^ ™ w a ys 
ways  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]. 

. Confirmation 

3  C 4 

Ordered, Bill [Lords.] 







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4th—5th August. 

1903. 

[No. 107. 


Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  Glasgow  Corporation  Tramways  Order 
Glasgow 
Corporation  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords']  was,  according   to 
Tramways 

Order 
Confirmation 
Bill  [Lords.]  sideration  To-morrow. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con-

Order,  read  a  second  time.  


Mr.  Heywood  Johnstone  reported  from  the 
Wood  Green 
U^ban District Committee  appointed  to  draw  up  Reasons  to  be 
assigned  to  the  Lords  for  disagreeing   to  one  of 
the  Amendments  made  by  their  Lordships  to 
the  Wood  Green  Urban  District  Council  Bill; 
That  they  had  drawn  up  Reasons  accordingly, 
which  they  had  directed  him  to  report  to  the 
House: 

The  Commons  disagree  to  the  Amendment 
made  by  the  Lords  in  p.  26,  1. 31,  because  it  is 
not  advisable  to  alter  a  Model  Clause  in  Bills, 
and  because a similar  Clause  has  been  allowed  in 
other  Bills  this  and  previous  Sessions. 

Committeehad gone through the Bill, and directed 
him  to  report  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The Order  of  the  day  being read, for  receiving   Public  Works 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   on  Public  pj^™.  i on   o { 
Works  Loans  [Remission   of  Debt]  ; 

Debt.] 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  this 

day. 

The  Order of the day being  read,  for  resuming   Revenue  Bill, 

the adjourned  Debate  on  the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  30th  day  of  July  last,  was proposed   to 
be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the  Revenue 
Bill  be  now read  a second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  said  Reasons,  being  read  a  second  time, 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Public  Works 

were  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  a  Message  be  sent  to  the  Lords 
to  communicate  the said Reasons (with  the Bill) : 
And  that the  Clerk   do  carry  the  said  Message. 

Committee  on  the  Public  Works  Loans  Bill  ;  

L o a ns  B m -

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1  (Powers  with  respect  to 

bounty-fed  sugar). 

Amendment  proposed,  to  leave  out  Sub­

section  (1).—(Mr.  Levy.)

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be 
left  out,  to  the  word  "  is,"  in  1. 15,  stand  part  of 
the  Clause  ; 

n 

.. 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

The  Committee  divided. 
,, 
„ 
Tellers  for  the 
leas, 

1154. 
J 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \ 
I Mr.  William  M'Arthur  :J 

| Mr.  Anstruther: 

Noes, 

Wednesday, 5th  August,  1903 : 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 15, 
after  the  word  "  bounty,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  as defined  in  the  Convention,  the provisions  of 
"  which  are  set  forth  in  the  Schedule  to  this 
"  Act."—(Mr.  Sydney  Buxton.) 

Question  put,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Lough, 

Yeas, 
m  1T 
j, 
leliers  tor  the)  

\ 
\ Mr.  Levy: 
J 
(Sir  Alexander  AclandA
,  
TT 
<  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 
To  report  Progress, and  ask leave  to sit again. 

^ 
iNoes, 

n o 
>  118. 

61. 

J 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Light 

Second  Reading  of  the  Light  Railways  Bill   Railways  Bill 
[Lords];

^  ^ 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Supply. 

Committee  of  Supply; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order of  the  day  being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  [ 3 0 th  J u  W 
the  30th  day  of  July  last;  

Eeport" 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Thursday  next. 

The Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of [ 2 0 th  J a l y] 
the  20th  day  of  July  last;  

EepOTtl 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  L'9th  July] 
the  9th  day  of  July  last;  

E e p o rt 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Thursday  next. 

The Order   of the day  being  read, for  receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee  of  Supply  of f 2 nd  July] 
the  2nd  day  of  J uly  last;  

KePort-

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Thursday  next. > 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  made  Progress  in the  B i l l; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day being read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of   [ 3 r  d  August, 
the  3rd  day   of  this  instant  August  (Afternoon  s/ttin°°]011 
Sitting)  ; 

Report. 

Ordered, That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Thursday  next. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
Bill. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a Committee  on  the  Patent Office  Extension 
(re-committed)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  N o.  4   to  No.  14,  agreed  to.  

Preamble  agreed  to.  

Bill  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair  ;  and  the 
Chairman of  Ways  and Means reported. That the 

The Order   of  the day being  read, for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  C3rd August, 
the  3rd  day  of  this  instant  August  (Evening  sitting^ 
Sitting); 
Report."1 

Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Thursday  next. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Ways  and  


Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ; 

Means. 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee, 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  \ day, 

j?^— -j 

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385 


Board  of 
Agriculture 
and  Fisheries 
Bill  [Lords.']  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords]; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Board  of  Agriculture  and 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

[  The  Order  of  the  dav  being  read,  for  the  Metropolitan 
Second  Reading   of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-^P^™?" 4® 
ments  (Funds)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time  


resolve itself into the said  Committee. 

this  day.  


Expiring 
Laws 
Continuance 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Beading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-
tinuance  B i l l: 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Charitable  * 
Loan 
Societies 
(Ireland)  Bill.  (Ireland)  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second Beading  of the Charitable  Loan  Societies 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Housing  of 
the  Working  Second Beading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
(No.   2)  Bill.  Classes (No.  2)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
Bill  [Lords.]  Bill  [Lords'],  as amended  in  the  Standing  Com­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Prevention   of  Corruption 

mittee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill.  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  Power) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Ireland 
Development  Third  Reading   of  the  Ireland  Development 
Grant  Bill. 

Grant  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  dav. 

Militarv 
Works  Bill.  Third  Reading  of  the  Military  Works  Bill ; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered,  That  the Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

' 

this  day. 

South  African  The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
ConUibution"  ™  r  d  Reading  of  the  South  African  Loan  and 
Bill. 

War  Contribution  B i l l; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Patriotic  Fund  The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Bin- 

Committee  on  the  Patriotic  Fund  Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Sheep  Scab 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Congested 
Districts 
(Scotland) 
(No.  2)  BiU-

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Lohdon 
School  Board  Second  Reading   of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill; 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Post office 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed accelerated"0'  

upon  the  3rd  day   of  this  instant  August,  That  Mail Service 

the  Contract,  dated  the  8th  day  of  November  to and  from  

1902,  with  the  Glasgow  and  South  Western  

Railway  Company,  the  Portpatrick  and  Wig-  stranraer  

townshire Joint  Committee,  and  the  Belfast  and  and  Lame.) 

Northern  Counties  Railway  Company,  for   an  

accelerated  Mail  Service   to  and  from  Ireland 
vid  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Lame,  printed  in  

Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  56,   of  Session  1903,  

be  approved.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot)  ;  


Ordered, That the Debate be further  adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Board  of 
Committee  on  Board  of  Agriculture  and ^«™iture^ 
Fisheries  [Salaries,  &e.];  
[Salaries?&?.] 

_ 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Thurs-   Navy  and 

day  next,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to 
consider  the  Savings  and  Deficiencies  upon 1901!^.1  ure' 
Navy  and  Army  Grants  for  1901-2,  and  the 
temporary  sanction  obtained  from  the  Treasury 
by  the  Navy  and  Army  Departments   to  the 
Expenditure  not  provided  for   in  the  Grants  for 
that  year. 

Ordered,  That  the  Appropriation  Accounts 
for  the  Navy  and  Army  Departments,  which 
were  presented  011  the  24th  and  23rd  days  of 
February  last, respectively,   be  referred  to  the 
Committee.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  this  House  will,   Motor  Cars 

this  day,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to 
consider  of  authorising  the  imposition  of  an 
Excise  Duty  on  persons  employed  as Drivers  of 
Motor  Cars,  in  pursuance  of  any  A ct   of  the 
present  Session  to  amend  the  Locomotives  on 
Highways  Act,  1896—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-
Hood);

Mr. Secretary Akers-Douglas,   by His  Majesty's 
Command,  acquainted 
the  House,  That  His 
Majesty,  having  been  informed   of  the  subject-
matter  of  this  Motion,  recommends  it  to  the 
consideration  of  the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Whereupon,  in pursuance  of  the  Order  of  

the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  July  last,  

Mr. Speaker adjourned the House  without  

Question put, it being then twenty minutes 

after  One  of  the  clock  on  Wednesday 
morning,  till  this  day.  


[No.  108.]  

Wednesday,  oth  August,  1903.  


THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

TH  E  House  proceeded  to  take into  considera-  South  Shields  


tion  the  Amendments  made  by the  Lords to Corporation  


the  South  Shields  Corporation  Bill  ;  and  the  

same were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Marriages 
Legal iEation  Committee  on  the  Marriages  Legalisation  Bill ; 
Bill. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this 

resolve itself into the said  Committee. 

VO L.   158. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to  

the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House  ,  

hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their.,  

Lordships. 


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1903.  [No. 108. 


Banfjor 
Corporation 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Bangor  Corporation  Bill  [Lords],   as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill  be read  the  third  time. 

Hastings 
Harbour  Bill  a  second  time ;  and  committed. 
[Lords.] 

The  Hastings  Harbour  Bill  [Lords]  was  read 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
East  Ham 
Improvement  take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
Bill. 
by  the  Lords  to  the  East  Ham  Improvement 
Bill. 

The  said  Lords'  Amendments,  as  far  as  the 
Amendment  in p. 2,  1. 13,  being  read  a  second 
time,  were  agreed  to. 

The l o r d s'  Amendment   in p.  13, to  leave  out 
Clause  14,  and  insert  Clause  14A,  the  next 
Amendment,  being  read  a  second  time,  was 
amended,  and  agreed  to. 

And 

the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments, 

being  read  a second  time, were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships,  with  an  Amendment; 
to  which 
Amendment  this  House  doth  desire  the  con­
currence  of  their  Lordships. 

Airdrie  and 
Coatbridge 
Tramways 

Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 


The  Airdrie  and  Coatbridge  Tramways  Order 
Confirmation  Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  read 
the third  time,  and  passed.  


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  


the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Lerwick  Harbour  Improvements  Act 
Lerwick 
(1877)  Amendment  Order  Confirmation  Bill 
Harbour 
Improvements  was, according  to  Order, read  the  third  time, and 
Act  (1877)  

Amendment 
Order 
Confirmation  the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 
Bill. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to  


passed. 


Lanarkshire 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  Lanarkshire  Tramways  Order  Confirma-
tion  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according  tq  Order,  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment, 

Glasgow 
Corporation 
Tramways 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill [Lords.]  To-morrow. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Glasgow  Corporation 
Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read the  third  time 

Land 
Registry. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  19th  day  of  May  last,  for 

No.  315.  Returns  relative  to  the  Land  Registry. 

Clergy  (West  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,— 
Indies.) 
Return  of  the  Amount  payable  on  the  5th 
January  1903,  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund, 
for  Ecclesiastical  purposes  in  the  West  Indies, 
and  of  the  appropriation  of  it  to  the  different 
Islands and Persons therein, with their respective 
Offices. 

Superannua- 
Copy  of  Return, for the year ended 31st March 
tion  Act,  1887.  1903 ,  0 f  the  Army  and Navy  Officers  permitted, 
No. 316.  under  Rule  2   of  the  Regulations  drawn  up 
under  Section  6  of  the  Superannuation  Act, 
1887,  to  hold  Civil  Employment   of  Profit  under 
Public  Departments. 

Ordered,  That  the said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and that  the  said  Return, and  the  Paper 
relative  to  the  Superannuation  Act,  1887,   be 
printed. 

Prison? 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  Of  Twenty-fifth  Report  o f  the 
General  Prisons  Board  (Ireland),  1902-3,  with 
an  Appendix* 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,—Return  to , an  Casualties  to 

Order,  dated  the  17th  day  of  March  last, for   Ships. 
Returns  relative to  Casualties  to  Ships. 

No. 317. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  He upon the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

The  following  Papers  were  laid  upon  the   Adjournment 
Table by  the  Clerk   of  the  House,—Return  to  ^ X n 8 „ u n d er 
an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day   of  this  instant  order  No.  10. 
August,  for  a  Return  relative   to  Adjournment 
Motions  under  Standing  Order  No.  10. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day	   of  Closure  of 

this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative   to  ®ebat® 
^  
Closure of  Debate  (Standing  Order  No.  26). 

26.) 

No. 319. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day  o f  Divisions  of 
this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative  tQ  the  House. 
Divisions  of  the  House. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day  o f  Public  Bills,  


this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative  to 

Public  Bills.  


Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day  o f  Public 
this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative  •j0  Petitions. 
Public  Petitions. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day  o f  Select 

this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative 
Select  Committees. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day 
this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative 
Sittings of  the  House. 

Committees. 

	o f  Sittings  of  the 
t  0  House. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day  o f  Business  of the 

this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative 
Business  of  the  House 
(Days  occupied 
Government  and by  Private  Members). 

, 

House  (Days 
occupied  by 
Government 
and by Private 
Members.) 

No. 320. 
Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  4th  day  o f  Private  Bills 
this.  instant  August,  for  Returns  relative  j o  and  Private 
Private  Bills  and  Private  Business. 

Business. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Returns  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  there  be laid  before  this House,  Transports 

a  Return  giving the  Names of  all the  Transports  (South 
hired  for  the  conveyance   of  Troops,  Stores,  and A £ r i c an  W ar  ^ 
Material  to  South  Africa 
in  1899,  1900,  1901, 
and  1902,  and  giving  in  a  tabular  form  the 
following  particulars:—(1)  Name   of  Vessel;  (2) 
Owner;  (3)  Broker,   if  any,  through  whom  the 
Vessel was chartered  ;  (4)  Tonnage  ;  (5)  Speed; 
(7)  Minimum 
(6)  Rate  per  Ton  per  month; 
Time  for  which  engaged;  (8)  Date   of  Agree­
ment;  (9)  Date   at which  Pay  commenced ;  (10) 
Date  at  which  Pay  ceased  ;  and  (11)  Total  Sum 
paid by Government  for  Hire and  other  charges. 
:—(Mr.  Buchanan.) 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  this   Franchise  and 

day,  the  Franchise  and  Removal  of  Women's  Bemoval  of 
DiSmties 
Disabilities  Bill  was read,  and  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 
Bill. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  this   Wages  Boards 

day,  the  Wages  Boards  Bill  was  read,  and Bil1­
discharged. 

Ordered,  That the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  this   Trade  Unions 
Tf d®  .„ 
.Disputes  liill, 

day, the  Trade  Unions  and  Trade  Disputes  Bill  
1	 
was read,  and  discharged. 

-i  1' 

* 

l 

i 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn* 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  t he  Lords -
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  London  Educa-  London 
tion  Bill,  with Amendments;   to which  the Lords  Education 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House, 

.	 

.:, 

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No. 108.]  3  E D W.  Y I I. 

5th—(Uh August 	

'387 

Bills  of 
Exchange 
Act(1882) 
Amendment 
Bill  [iorrfi.] 

The  Lords  have  passed  a  Bill, intituled,   A n 
Act  to amend  Section 82 of the Bills of  Exchange 
Act,  1882 ;  toa which  the  Lords  desire  the  con­
currence of  this  House. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had made  Progress  in  the  Bill; 
and  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the 
Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Bills  of 
Exchange 
Act  (1882) 
Amendment 
Bill  [Lords.] 
B i ll  3 1 3. 

London 
Education 
Bill. 

Bill  312. 

Small 
Holdings  Bill. 

The  Bills   of  Exchange  Act  (1882)  Amend­
ment Bill  [Lords]  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  To-morrow; 
and  to  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made   by  the 
Lords  to  the  London  Education  Bill   be  taken 
into  consideration  To-morrow  ;  and  be  printed. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House, according  to Order,  resolved  itself   Sugar 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill.  Convention 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1  (Powers  with  respect  to 

bounty-fed  sugar). 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  this 
day,  the  Small  Holdings  Bill  was  read,  and 
discharged. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p.  1,  1. 19, 
to  leave out  from  the  word  "  Kingdom  "   to  the 
end of  1. 21.—(Mr.  Ure.)

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  ; 

Purchase  of 
Land 
(England  and 
Wales)  BiU. 

The  Order  for  reading  a  second  time,  this 
day, the Purchase   of  Land  (England and  Wales)
Bill  was read,  and  discharged. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

upon  Wednesday  next. 

* 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, resolveid itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Sugar  Convention  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1 

(Powers  with  respect  to 

bounty-fed  sugar). 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in p.  1,1.  15, 

to leave  out the  word  "  foreign."—(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  put,  That the  word  " foreign  "  stand 

part  of  the  Clause ; 

, 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  „ 
,, 
~ 
Tellers  for  the  
I  eas, 

^  ^ 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Lough, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Whitley : 

1 4 7. 

\ 
J 

65. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  1,1.  15, 
after the  word  "  country,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  not  being  a  party   to  the  Convention."— 
(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  put,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Edmund Robertson,  1 
J 
(Mr.  Laugh: 

Yeas, 

68. 

Tellers  for  t ^  h „ A l J x a n d er 

at 
iNoes, 

1  Hood,	 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

A d a n d \ 

s 157. 
J 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  16, 
after  the  word  "sugars,"   to  insert  the  words 
" or  sugared  goods."—(Mr.  Lough.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Debate  arising  ; 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour 

rose  in  his  place,  and 
claimed  to  move,  "  That  the  Question   be  now 
put." 

Question  put,  "  That  the  Question   be  now 

p u t"  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
,. 

. 
Tellers  for  the  I  

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

l  m 

Question  put 
(pursuant  to 
S.O.  Closure 
of  Debate.) 

leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

J 
Tellers  for  the (Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  V 
\Mr.  William  M'Arthur:] 

Noes, 

' 

Question  put  accordingly  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the] Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  "I 
(Mr.  William  M iArthur.-/ 
(Sir  Alexander  Acland-]

90. 

88. 

H o o d>	  

Yeas, 
m  „ 
. 
Tellers  for  the)  
Noes, 

, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 
To report Progress,  and  ask  leave  to  sit again. 

I  156. 
J 

VOL.   158. 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  „ 
. 
Tellers  for the)  
Yeas, 

H o o  ^ 

„ 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-1 

Tellers  for  the j Mr.  Ure, 

Noes, 

( M r.  Lough: 

114. 

54. 

J 
\ 
j

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 21, 
after  the  word  "  Convention,"   to 
insert  the 
words  "  and  such order  shall be  in force until  the 
"  Permanent  Commission  reports 
that  such 
"  bounty  is  no  longer  granted  in  such  foreign 
"  country."—(Mr.  Edmund  Robertson.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 
.  Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  1,  1. 21, 
at  the  end,  to  insert  the  words  "  Provided  that 
"  any  prohibition  order issued  against  any  non­
"  signatory  state  found  to  be  giving  a  bounty 
"  after  the  Convention  comes  into  force  shall 
"  take  effect in  one  month from  the  date   of  the 
"  issue  of  such  order."—(Mr.  Kearley.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 
-put,  and  negatived. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 22, 

to  leave  out  Subsection  (2).—(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be 

left out  stand  part   of  the  Clause  ; 
,  The  Committee  divided. 

„ 

„ 
, 
Tellers for  thej|  .  H o o d  > 

» 

(Sir  Alexander  Acland-\

(.171. 

J 
V   76  

' 
f 

leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellersfor  thei Mr. Lough, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Runciman: 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  2,  

to  leave  out  the  words  "  whether  in  transit  or  

"  otherwise," 
insert  the  words  

"  except  sugar 
instead  thereof.  


in  transit "—(Mr.  Lough),—


in  order  to 

Question  put,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  


left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  ;  


The  Committee  proceeded  to  a  Division.  


Thursday,  6th  August,  1903 : 

« 

("Sir  Alexander  AclandA


m  ,, 
,, 
Tellers  for  the I  H o o ^	 

leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

I  168. 

J 

Tellers for  the f Mr.  Courtenay  Warner, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Whitley. 

ro. 


j" 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  rose  in  his  place,  arid 

claimed  to  move,  "  That  the  Question  ' That  the  

Clause  stand  part of  the  Bill'   be  now  put."  


Clause  stand  part of  the Bill'   be  now  put "  ; 

Question  put,  "  That the  Question,'  That  the   Question. That 
^ o f A e " "* 
Bin, put  6 
(pursuantto 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

The  Committee  divided. 
,, 
Tellers  for thej  Hood, 

I	  . m  „ 

leas, 

.1156. 
j 
Tellers  for  thef Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  \  

f 

(Mr.  William M'Arthur: 

[Mr.  Anstrother: 

Noes, 

65. 

of  Debate.) 

Question  put  accordingly,  That  the  Clause  


stand  part  of  the  Bill;  


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5th—6th August. 

1903. 

[No. 108. 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  ,, 
p. 
Tellers  for  the I 
1 eas, 

H o g d> 

("Sir  Alexander  AclandA

A n s t r u f a e r . 

J 

Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed 
him  to  report  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

154. 

Ordered^  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Tellers  for  thej Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone, 1  65. 

Noes, 

1 Mr.  William MlArthur;  J 

CLAUSE,  NO.  2  (Regulations  as  to  sugar 

refineries  and  factories). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 14, to  leave 
out  the  words  "in  the  United  Kingdom."—(Sir 
Charles  Dilke.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be left  out stand part of  the  Clause:—Amend­
ment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  40, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  fifty,"  in  order to  insert 
the  words  " f i ve  hundred"—(Mr.  Lough),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  fifty  "
stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,   by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Question  put,  That  the  Clause  stand  part  of 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Housing  of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
Classes  (No.   2)  Bill;  

( N T  ?  )  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  


this  day.  


The  Order  of  the  day being read,  for resuming   Revenue  Bill, 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  30th  day  of  July  last,  was  proposed   to 
be made to  the  Question,  That  the  Revenue  Bill 
be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned  


till  this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Expiring  


Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  Con-  *' aws  

, • 
tmuance  B i l l;  

xj-n 

Continuance 
Bill 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  


the  Bill; 

this day. 


(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

The  Committee  divided. 
,, 

„ 

, 
tellers for  the.] 
leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the)'Mr.  Levy, 

Noes, 

(_Mr. Mansfield ; 

L 144. 

J 

5 9. 

C L A U S E,  N O.   3 . 
Question  put,  That  the  Clause  stand  part  of 

the  Bill; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for  the  f S i  r  Alexander  AclandA
letters  tor  thej
  ^  ^ 
1  e a s  ' 

[Mr.  Anstruther; 

|  1 3R 
J 

Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Lough, 
\ Mr.  Robson: 

Noes, 

\ 
J 

' 

CLAUSE,  NO. 4  (Short  Title). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 11,  to  leave 
out  the  word  "  Convention,"  in  order  to  insert 
the  words  "  supply  limitation " — ( M r.  Broad-
hurst),—instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  word  "  Convention  " 

staud  part of  the  Clause ; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers for  the| S i*

Y P S » 
*eas, 

<  Hood, 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Broadhurst, 

Noes, 

IMr.  Fenwick: 

A c l a n d ~

.

) 
1.133. 
\ 
1 
J 

Question  put,  That  the  Clause  stand  part   of 

the  Bill; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  t h e
d

A

a

n

d

' 

] 

^ 

Y e a s, 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers  for the fMr.  Broadhurst, 

Noes, 
Preamble. 
Question  put,  That  this  be  the  Preamble  of 

IMr.  Ure; 

J 
1 
f 

, A 

the  Bill; 

The  Committee  divided. 

f 1 3 4

J 
]
f  

Tellers  for  t h e f  S i r „ ^ x a n d er 
K 
'
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Yeas 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  Ure, 

A c l a n d ' \  , 

Noes, 

0U' 
( M r.  Broadhurst: 
Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Chairman  do  report  the  Bill,  without  Amend­
ment, to  the  House  ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

rn  n 
j 
a 
Tellers  for  thej  

H q  < 

fSir  Alexander  AclandA


I  I 2 4 . 

X e a s  ' 

(Mr.  Anstruther: 

j

Tellers  for  thef Mr.  Lough,  

4l 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Courtenay  Warner .-J 

The  House, according  to  Order, resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Railways  (Electrical  v0wer^Biii 
' 
Power)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1  (Introduction  of  electrical 

power  under  Orders  of  Board  of  Trade). 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  to 

leave out  Is.  22  to  2 4 — ( M r.  Herbert  Lewis.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be left out stand pa,rt of  the Clause  :—Amend­
ment, by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE, No.  2, amended,  and  agreed to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   3,  disagreed  to. 
CLAUSE, NO. 4,  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   5,  a g r e ed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 6, amended,  and  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   7,  agreed  t o. 
Bill,  as amended, to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee, be  taken  into consideration  this  day. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, resolved itself  Patriotic 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Patriotic  Fund  Bill.  

Fund  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Schedule,  No.  1. 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1.  4,  to  leave 

out  paragraph  (1).—(Mr.  Lough.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  The 
"  corporation  shall  consist  of 
following 
"  persons,  namely,"  stand  part  of  the  Schedule  : 
—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

the 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  3,  1. 8, 
after  the  word  "members,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  (b)  The  lord  lieutenants   of  counties."—(Sir 
Arthur  Hayter.) 

' 

Question  put,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers for  the f Sir  Arthur  Haijter, 
\Mr.  Hayes  Fisher: 

Yeas, 

Tellers  for  the /"Mr.  Kearley, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Ellis  Griffiths: 

-i  . 
}   1UcL 

~> 
) 

2 9. 


Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  3,1.  15, 
after  the  word  "county,"   to  insert  the  words 
"and  municipal,"—(Mr.  Shachleton.)

Question,  That those  words   be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of Ways  and Means  reported, That  the 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Schedule,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 

Schedule, 

 






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389 


Schedule,  No.   2,  agreed to. 

Bill,  as amended,  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee, be  taken  into  consideration  this  day. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from the 
Committee  on  Public  Works  Loans  [Remission 
of  Debt]  a  Resolution;  which  was  read,   as 
followeth  : 

That it is  expedient to authorise the Remission 
of  a certain  Debt  due  to  the Public  Works  Loan 
Commissioners  by  the  Port  Seton  Harbour  Com­
missioners,  in  pursuance  of  any  A ct   of  the 
present  Session  relating  to  Local  Loans. 

The said  Resolution,  being read  a second time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Public  Works 
Loans 
[Remission  of 
Debt.] 	

Board  of 
The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Agriculture  Committee  on  Board  of  Agriculture  and 
^Salaries^&c,] Fisheries  [Salaries, &0-]  5 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee. 

Public  Works 
Loans  Bill. 

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Public  Works  Loans 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Charitable 

the  Charitable  Loan  g°®°,ties 

Second  Reading  of 
Societies  (Ireland)  Bill  ;  

(Ireland)  Bill, 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Prevention  of 

into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption  Corruption 
Bill 
Committee; 

[Lords],  as  amended 

the  Standing  B iU  tLords-1i 

in 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Ireland  Development  Grant  Bill  was,   Ireland 

according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Military 

Third  Reading   of  the  Military  Works  Bill;

W o r ks  B m -

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South African 
Third  Reading  of  the  South  African  Loan  and  £ o an   and  War 
War  Contribution  Bill;  

Contribution 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for taking   Sheep  Scab 

CLAUSES,  NO.  1  t o  N o.   4 ,  a g r e ed  t o.  

Schedule  agreed  to.  

Bill  to  be. reported. 


into  consideration 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee; 

the  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  as 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
directed him  to  report  the same,  without  Amend­
ment 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Board of 	
Agriculture  Committee  on  the  Board  of  Agriculture  and 
and  Fisheries  Fisheries  Bill 
[Lords];
Bill  [Lords.] 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself into the  said  Committee. 

Ecclesiastical 
Commissioners Second  Reading  of 
Biil  [Lords.]  missioned  Bill 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Ecclesiastical  Com-

[Lords]; 

Ordered,  That the  said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Bishoprics  of Southwark

Bishoprics  of 
Southwark 
and  Birming­ and  Birmingham  Bill  [Lords]  ; 
ham  Bill 
[Lords.] 	

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

Isle  of  Man 
(Customs) 
Bill. 

The Isle  of  Man  (Customs) Bill was, according 
to  Order,  read  a second  time  ;  and  committed  to 
a  Committee of  the  whole  House,  for  this  day. 

Light 
Eailwavs 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Light  Railways  Bill 
[Lords]  ; 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   congested 

Second  Reading  of 
(Scotland)  (No.   2)  Bill ; 

the  Congested  Districts  Districts 

_ 

J ^ B U l. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London 

Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board  f^1?1°^1r®oard 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  B i l l; 

Rold sTte) 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time  Bill, 

this  day. 

The  House,  according   to Order, resolved  itself  Marriages 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Marriages  Legalisation  legalisation 
Bill. 

Bl11' 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.	   1,  a m e n d e d,  and  a g r e ed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.   2,  a g r e ed  to. 
Preamble  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
Title  amended. 
Bill,  as amended,  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
Committee,  be taken into  consideration  this day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve-  improvements 
ments  (Funds)  Bill;  

(Funds)  Bili. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

upon  Monday  next. 

Supply. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Supply  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ways  and  	
Means. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  ; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

V O L.   158. 

The  Order  of the day being  read, for resuming   p o s t  office 
the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question  proposed  (Contract  for 
upon  the  3rd  day  of  this  instant  August,  That  S'ser'vfce 
the  Contract,  dated  the  8th  day  of  November  to'and from 
1902,  with  the  Glasgow  and  South  Western  Ireland  via 
Railway  Company, the Purtpntrick  and  IVigtoivn-
shire  Joint  Committee,  and  the  Belfast  and  Lame.) 
Northern  Counties  Railway  Company,  for   an 
accelerated  Mail  Service   to  and  from  Ireland 
via  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Lame,  printed  in 
Parliamentary 

3 D  3 

' 

and 

 
Bth—Qth  August. 

1903.  [No. 109. 


Parliamentary  Paper,  No,  56,  qf  Session  1903, 
be  approved.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot);

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed:— 
The  House  resumed  the  said  adjourned  Debate. 
And  the Question being p u t : — It  was resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

Motor  Oars 
[Excise 
Duty.] 

The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee on  Motor  Cars  [Excise  Duty]. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That  it  is  expedient  to  authorise 
the  imposition  of  an  Excise  Duty  on  persons 
employed  as  Drivers  of  Motor  Cars  of  the  same 
amount  as  is  payable  on  Male  Servants,  in 
pursuance  of  any  Act   of  the  present  Session  to 
amend  the  Locomotives  on  Highways Act, 1896. 
- ( M r.  Walter  Long.)

Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  Julv  last, 
Mr. Speaker ad journed the House  without 
Question  put,  it  being  then  ten  minutes 
after  Three   of  the  clock  on  Thursday 
morning, till  this  day. 

hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 

which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of  

their  Lordships.  


The  South  Staffordshire  Tramways  Bill  South 

[Lords']  was  read  the  third  time,  and 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;   to 
which  this  House doth  desire  the concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Staffordshire 
Tramways 
BiU [Lords.]

The  Glasgow  Corporation  Tramways  Order   Glasgow 
Confirmation  Bill  [Lords]  waS,  according  to  Corporation 
Order,  read  the  third  time,  and passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to  Confirmation 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House  B m  [Lords.] 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and  Public  


read ;  and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Petitions. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 
Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  His  Majesty's  Public  

Command,—Copy  of  the  Thirty-fifth  Report  f ® ® ^  .  

of  the  Deputy  Keeper   of  the  Public  Records  

and  Keeper  of  the  State  Papers  in  Ireland, 
1902. 


Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the  


Table. 


Gateshead 
Corporation 
Bill. 

Stroud  and 
District 
Tramways 
Bill. 

Brighton 
Corporation 
BiU [Lords.] 

[No.  109.] 

Thursday,  Qth  August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P  R  A  T  £ £ 8. 

T

H E  House proceeded  to  take  into  considera­
tion the  Amendments made  by  the  Lords  to 
the  Gateshead  Corporation  Bill;  and  the  same 
were  twice  readj  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords   to  the 
Stroud  and  District  Tramways  B i l l;  and  the 
same were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Brighton
Corporation  Bill  [Lords]   be  now  read  the  third 
time; 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted  the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been  informed  of  the 
purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as  far 
as  His  Majesty's  interest   is  concerned,  that  the 
House  may  do  therein  as they  shall think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to.the  same,  with Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

.Liverpool
University 
Bill  [Lords.]

The  Liverpool  University  Bill  [Lords]  was 

'

  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amend­

raents. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  :  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour 

presented,   by  His  International 

Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  an  Agreement,  ^reantile 
dated  lst  August  1903,  between  the  Admiralty   company  and 
and  the  Board  of  Trade  and  the  International   others 
Mercantile  Marine  Company  and  other  Com-   (Agreement.) 
panies. 

Copy  of  Genera]  Report   of  the  Board  of  Railway  • 
Trade  upon  the  Accidents  which  have  occurred  ( Q ^ ^  8 
on  the  Railways  of  the  United  Kingdom  during  Report.) 
the  year  1902. 

Copy  of  Seventeenth  Annual  Report   of  the Sea  Fisheries 
Inspectors  of  Sea  Fisheries  in  England  and  (England  and 
Wales,  f or  t he  y e ar  1 9 0 2.

* V a l es  > 

Copy  of  Forty-second  Annual  Report   of  the  Salmon  and 

Inspectors  of  Salmon  and  Freshwater  Fisheries 
for  England  and  Wales,  being  for  the  year   England  and 
" 
1 9 0 2. 

Wales.) 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Navigable 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Reports  from  His  Inland 
Majesty's  Representatives  on  Navigable  Water- (ComiMreial, 
ways  in  Austria-Hungary,  Belgium,  France,  No.  7,1903.)' 
Germany,  and  the  Netherlands. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  dolie  upon  the 

Table. 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before  this House,  Wholesale 
a  Copy   of  Report  on  Wholesale  and  Retail a nd   Betail 
Prices  in  the  United  Kingdom  in  1902,  with  Prices' 
Comparative  Statistical  Tables  for  a  series   of 
years.-—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before this House,   Trade 
a  Return  showing,  lor  1901,  the  Imports  from (British 
into  British 
the F°ie?gn 
Foreign  Countries 
self-governing  Colonies, and the following Crown  Countries.) 
Colonies :  Straits  Settlements,  Ceylon,  Mauritius, 
Jamaica,  Barbados,  and  Trinidad,  distinguishing 
(a)  Imports   of  Food  and  Drink,  Raw  Materials, 
and  Manufactured  Articles;  and  (b)  Principal 
Articles.—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

India, 

Mr.  Herbert  Samuel,  supported   by  Mr.  Bell,  Returning 
Mr.  Dillon,  Mr.  Charles  Douglas,  Sir   William, Officers* 
Holland,  Mr.  Jacoby,  Mr.  Lloyd-George,  Sir   BxP?°8e„s1®iU 
Bill  314. 

Albert 

 




 
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$th August 

Albert  Rollit,  Mr.  T.  W.  Russell,  Mr.  J.  W. 
Wilson,  and  Mr.  Whitley,  presented  a  Bill  to 
provide  for  the  payment  of  Returning  Officers' 
Expenses  out  of  the  Rates  :  And  the  same  was 
ordered to be read a second time upon Wednesday 
next;  and  to be  printed. 

Mr.  Jesse  Collings,  supported  by  Sir  John 
Agricultural 
Education  in  Kennaway,  Mr. Rothschild, Mr. Seymour  Ormsby-
Elementary 
Schools  Bill.  Gore,  Mr.  Flower,  Mr.  Spear,  Mr.  Morrell, 
Bill  315.  Colonel  Webb,  and  Sir  Fortescue  Flannery,
for  promoting  Agricultural 
presented  a  Bill 
Education 
in  Public 
and  Nature  Study 
Elementary  Schools :  And  the  same was ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time  upon  Tuesday  next  ; 
and to  be  printed. 

Business  of 
the  House 
(Supply.) 

Ordered,  That  on  this  day,  notwithstanding 
anything  in  Standing  Order  No.  15,  Business 
other  than  Business  of  Supply  may  be  taken 
before  Midnight,  and  Business  in  Committee  or 
Proceedings  on  Report  of  Supply  may  be  taken 
after  Midnight.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

Supply 
[Mnd allotted  i n to  t he   Committee of  Supply. 

The  House,  according  to Order, resolved  itself 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Civil  Services  and Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 

Class  I I. 

I.  £.116,499 

(including  a  Supplementary 
Sum of   £ .  10,000)  to  complete  the  Sum for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Department  of 
Agriculture  and  other  Industries  and  Technical 
Instruction  for  Ireland,  and   of  the  Services 
administered  by 
that  Department,  including 
sundry  Grants  in  Aid. 

2;  £.37,690   to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses of  the  Local  Government 
Board  in  Ireland. 

3.   £ .  10,314  to  complete  the  Sum  for  the 
Salaries  and  Expenses of  the  Offices of  the  Chief 
Secretary  in  Dublin  and  London,  and  of  the 
Inspectors  of  Lunatic  Asylums. 

And   it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Chairman  left  the  Chair   to  make  his 
Report  to  the  House. 

Resolutions to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  also  acquainted  the 
House,  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That 
the  Committee  may  have  leave  to  sit  again. 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  evening, 

again  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Evening  Sitting. 
The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 

Supply 
j£2nd  allotted  i n t  o  t h  e  Committee  of  Supply. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments 
Estimates,  1903-4. 

Class  I. 

1,  Motion  made, and  Question  proposed,  That 
a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ . 321,697, be  granted  to 
His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum  necessary  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for Rates  and Contributions  in 
Jieu of  Rates,  &c.  in  respect  of  Government 
Property,  and for  Rates   on  Houses  occupied   by 
Representatives  of  Foreign  Powers,  and  for 

VOL.  158. 

391 

the  Salaries  and  Expenses  of  the  Rating  of 
Government  Property  Department^  and 
for 
a  Contribution  towards  the  Expenses  of  the 
Metropolitan  Fire  Brigade  :  


Whereupon  Motion  made,  and  Question  put, 
That  Item  G  be  reduced  by  £ .  1,000,  in  respect 
of 
the  Metropolitan  Fire  Brigade  —  (Mr. 
Caldwell) ; 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for  the) Mr.  Caldwell,  

1 Mr.  Wallace: 

Yeas, 

Tellers  for  t h o f  S i r „ J j e * ® , Ar

J d a n d

Noes 
JNoes, 

1  H o o d > 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

Original  Question  put,  and  agreed  to.  


70. 

}

' \ 

r  179. 

}


And it being after Ten  of  the clock,  the Chair-   Chairman  (in 
man,  in  pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  ] 5  pursuance of 
15) 
  total  p„ t;  ^ 1  1 
put  severally  the  Questions,  That  the
amounts of the Votes outstanding in  each  Class of  Questions, 
the  Civil  Service  Estimates,  including  Supple­
mentary  Estimates,  and  the  total  amount of  the 
Votes  outstanding 
in  the  Estimates  for  the 
Army,  be  granted  for  the  Services  defined  in 
those  Classes  and  Estimates. ­

Class  I. 

2.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding 
£ .  133,342, be  granted to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the Charge  which will  come in course  of  payment 
during the year  ending on the  31st  day  of  March 
1904,  for  the  following  Services,  included   in 
Class  I.  of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services, 
viz.  :— 

13.  Public  Works  and  Buildings,  Ireland 
14.  Railways, 

Ireland 

- 
- 

106,128 
27,214 

£ .  138,342 

The  Committee  divided.  

m  11 
c 
Tellers  for  the! 
v 

„ 
. 
Hood, 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA


a s  ' 

[Mr.  Anstruther. 

Tellers  for  thej Mr.  Fenwick, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Mansfield: 

' 1 9 1. 
J

} 
 72. 

Class  I I. 
3.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding 
£.366,072,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty, to  defray 
the  Charge  which will  come  in course of  payment 
during  the  year  ending on the 31st  day  of  March 
1904,  for  the  following  Services,  included   in 
Class  I I.   of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services, 
viz.:— 

' 

-

1.  House  of  Lords  Offices 
2.  House  of  Commons  Offices  -
5.  Foreign  Office 
7.  Privy  Council  Office  -
-
9.  Mercantile  Marine  Services 
-
-

13.  Civil  Service  Commission 
14.  Exchequer  and  Audit 
15.  Friendly  Societies  Registry 
21.  Public  Works  Loan  Commission 
22.  Registrar  General's  Office  -
25.  Works  and  Public  Buildings  Office 
26.  Secret  Service 

-
* 
-
-

-

27.  Secretary  f or  Scotland's  Office 
-
28.  Fishery  Board 
29.  Lunacy  Commission 
-
30.  Registrar  General's  Office  -
-
31.  Local  Government  Board 

-
-

-

-
-

Ireland:— 

32.  Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 
35.  Charitable  Donations  and  Bequests 
37.  Public  Record  Office 
38.  Public  Works  Office  -
-
39.  Registrar  General's  Office  -
40.  Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey 

-

-

£. 
4,507 
16,820 
34,887 
5,130 
6 8 , 8 60 
25,393 
38,321 
4,581 
13 
22,942 
37,200 
25,000 

9,985 
10,837 
3,162 
3,145 
9,157 

2,817 
997 
3,348 
20,053 
6,894 
12,023 

£ . 3 6 6 , 0 72 

3  D  4 

The 

(In  the  Committee.) 

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1903. 

[No. 109. 


r  ^ 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  11 
Tellers  for  the I 
1	
Yeas 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 
5 
Tellers for the/ Mr.  Luke  White, 

„ 
, 
I l 0 0 d>

f Sir  Alexander  Acland-1 

1 9 1. 

70, 	

t
J 
1 
j 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Levy: 

Class  I I I. 

4.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding 
£ .  1,402,874,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  Expenditure   in  respect  of 
the  following  Services,  included  in  Class  I I I.   of 
the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.:— 

1.  Law  Charges	 
2.  Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses  -

Scotland :— 

10.  Law  Charges  and Courts  of  Law 
11.  Register  House,  Edinburgh 
-
12.  Crofters Commission  -	 
13.  Prisons

-

-

-

-

 -

- 

- 
- 

- 

38,984 
22,489 

52,405 
27,053 
2,790 
50,840 

Ireland:— 

14.  haw	  Charges  and  Criminal  Prosecu­

tions

 -

-

-

-

-

- 

33,600 

  . 

15.	  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature  and 
other Legal Departments in Ireland 
- 
- 
- 
- 

16.  Land  Commission
. 
17.  County  Court  Officers, &c. 
18.  Diibiin  Metropolitan  Police 
19.  Royal  Irish  Constabulary  -
20.  Prisons	 
21.  Reformatory and  Industrial  Schools 
22.  Dundrum  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum  - 

-
-
-

. 

57,805 
76,740 
66,527 
55,468 • 

792,002 
68,508 
54,099 
3,564 

£ .  1,402,874 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers for  thef 

^  ^  ^	

A c l a n d'~\

^ 

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Anstmther: 

Tellers  for  the I Mr. Layland-Barratt, 

} 
\  gg  


The  Committee  divided. 
m  ii 
, 
Tellers  for  the  I  H o o d>  

j, 

(Sir  Alexander  AclandA

l 1 9 5< 

leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the  f Mr.  Weir, 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Bryn  Roberts: 

J 
\
J 

66. 

Class  V I. 

7.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding 
£ .  393,521,  be  granted to  His Majesty,   to  defray 
the  Charge  which  will come  in course of  payment 
during  the year  ending  on  the  31st day of  March 
1904,  for  the  following  Services,  included   in 
Class  V I.   of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services, 
viz. 

1.	  Superannuation and Retired  Allowances 
(including  a Supplementary Sum  of 
£.4,000) 

2.  Merchant  Seamen's Fund  Pensions 
- 
3.	  Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other 
- 
-
4.  Hospitals  and Charities,  Ireland  -
- 
5.  Savings  Banks  and Friendly  Societies 

Allowances 

-

-

-

342,914 
1,000 

646 
342 

Deficiencies

-

-

-

- 

48.619 

£ .  393,521 

The  Committee  divided.  

rr< n 
Tellers  for  the] 

c 

ii.  (Sir  Alexander  Acland-1


' 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Priestley, 

Noes, 

\ Mr.  Partington: 

j

\ 
J 

Class  V I I. 

197. 

„ 7 

8.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding 
£ .  61,082,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the  Charge which will come in course of  payment 
during  the year  ending  on  the  31st day of  March 
1904,  for  the  following  Services,  included   in 
Class V I I.   of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services, 
viz.  :—	 

4.  Saint  Louis  Exhibition 
5.	  Repayments  to  the Civil  Contingencies  


- 

Noes, 

(Mr.  Toulmin: 

J 

Fund 

£. 
50,000 

11,082 

£.  61,082 

Class  I Y. 

5.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding 
£ . 854,228, be  granted  to  His Majesty,   to  defray 
the  Charge  which  will  come in course of  payment 
during  the year  ending  on the  31st day   of  March 
1904, for Expenditure in respect of  the following 
Services,  included  in  Class  IV. of  the  Estimates 
for  Civil  Services,  viz.:— 

6.	  Scientific  Investigation,  &c.  (United 
 -

Kingdom)

- 

-

-

-

8.  Public  Education  (Scotland) 
9.  National  Gallery  (Scotland) 

-
-

- 
- 

£. 

. 

45,000 
808,828 
400 

£ .  854,228 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for 
Yeas 
' 

1
J 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Courtenay  Warner,  \  

/ M r.  Lough: 

1	 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Noes, 

J 

Alexander  Acland. 

193. 

Class   V. 
6.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding 
£.1,236,998,  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to 
defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day 
of  March  1904,  for  the 
following  Services, 
included  in  Class  V.  of  the  Estimates  for  Civil 
Services,  viz.:— 

1.  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services 
- 
2.  British  Protectorates  in  Uganda 
- 
3.  Colonial  Services 
-
- 
- 
4.  Cyprus  (Grant  in Aid) 
5.  Telegraph  Subsidies  and Pacific  Cable 
- 
6.  Treasury  Chest  Fund 

-
-

-
-

-

-

£. 
284,780 
445,593 
361,525 
2,000 
40,100 
103,000 

£.1,236,998 

The  Committee  divided.  

Tellers  for 

Yeas 
' 

H o o d >	 

) 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Alexander  Acland-1 
I1
J 
1 
\ 

196. 

70. 

Tellers for  the (Mr.  Alfred  Hutton, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Nussey: 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

9.  Question  put,  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding 
£ .  783,000, be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray 
the  Charge  which will  come in course of  payment 
during the year  ending on the  31st  day   of  March 
1904,  for  Expenditure  on  the  following  Army 
Services,  including  Army  (Ordnance  Factories), 
viz.  :—	 

£. 

11.  Establishments  for  Military Education  134,500 
12.  Miscellaneous  Effective  Services 
62,000 
- 
13.  War  Office Salaries  and  Miscellaneous 

Charges 

Army  (Ordnance  Factories) 

-

66. 

331,500 
-  255,000 

£ .  783,000 
~ 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for  thej   8'a„  Alfxander 

Yeas
i e a S ' 

'	 
H o o d  
I Mr.  Anstruther: 

AclandA, 
' 
)


196. 


Tellers  for  thefMr.  Whitley  Thomson,  /  


Noes, 

(Mr.  Rigg: 

Resolutions  to be  reported.  


/


69. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come  to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message  from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  tlle Lords. 
one  of their  Clerks,  as followeth : 

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6 th  August  	

3 93 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the	  Rothesay 
Rothesay 
Corporation  Corporation  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without 
Order 

Confirmation  any  Amendment. 
Bill. 


The  Lords  have  agreed  

the  Scottish 
Scottish 
Episcopal 
Episcopal  Clergy  Widows  and  Orphans'  Fund 
Clergy 

Widows  and  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without  any  Amend-
Orphans'  Fund  ment. 
Order 
Confirmation 
BiU. 

to 

Kingston-
upon-Hull 
Corporation 
BUI. 	

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Kingston-upon-
Hull  Corporation  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

Grants  for  Navy  Services  exceeded  the 
Total  Estimated  Receipts   by  the  Net 
Sum  of  £.78,589  15s.  M.\  


( c)  That  the  resulting  Differences  between 
the  Exchequer  Grants  for  Navy  Services 
and  the  Net  Expenditure  are  as  follows, 
viz.  :—  


Total  Surpluses 
Total  Deficits 

- 
- 

£. 

s.  d. 
275,779  5  11 
181,594  8  7 

Net Surplus 

-  £.94,184  17  4 

Bill. 

to 

Dover 

Hainault 
Forest  Bill.  	

The  Lords  have  agreed  

the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

And  whereas the  Lords  Commissioners   of  His 
Majesty's  Treasury  have  temporarily  authorised 
the  Dover  the  application,  in  reduction  of  the  Net  Charge 
Corporation 	 Corporation  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  on  Exchequer  Grants  for  certain  Navy  Services, 
of  the  whole  of the  Sums  received  in  excess  of 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Hainault  the  Estimated  Appropriations  in  Aid,  in  respect 
Forest  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  the  ofthe  same  Services  ;  and  have  also  temporarily 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 
authorised  the  application  of  so much of  the  said 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Total  Surpluses  on  certain  Grants  for  Navy 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Education  Board  Services  as  is necessary  to  cover  the  said  Total 
Provisional  Order  Confirmation  (London)  Bill 
[.Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

Deficits  on  other  Grants for  Navy  Services  : 

1.  Resolved,  That  the application of  such  Sums 

Education 
Board 
Provisional 
Order 	
Confirmation 	
(London) 
Bill  [Lords.'] 

be  sanctioned. 

Schedule. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
Gas  and  Water 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Gas  and  Water 
Orders 
Confirmation  Orders  ConfirTVition  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  	
Bill  [Lords.] 

Amendment. 

Bristol 
Corporation 	
Bill  [Lords.] 

Maryport 
Harbour 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Bristol  Corporation 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment.  	

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Maryport  Harbour 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

Manchester 	
The  Lords	  have  agreed  to  the  Amendments 
Corporation 
BiU  [Lords.]  	 made by  this  House  to  the  Manchester  Corpora-

tion  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Somerset and  District 
Electric  Power  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

Somerset  and 
District 
Electric 
Pow er  Bill 
[Lords.] 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
Birmingham 
District 	
made  by  this  House to the  Birmingham  District  	
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.]  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend-

ment. 

Navy  and 
A r my 
Expenditure. 
1901-2. 

The  House, according   to Order, resolved  itself 
into a  Committee  on  iNavy  and  Army  Expendi-
ture,  1901-2. 

(In  the  Committee.)  	

Whereas it appears by the Navy  Appropriation  14  -

Account  for  the  year  ended  the  31st  day   of 
March 1902, and the Statement appended thereto, 
as follows,  viz.:— 

16  ­

Number 	

of 

Vote. 

Navy  Services, 
1901-1902. 

Votes. 

7  -
-
8

Sec.  1 
Sec, 2 
Sec. 3 
9  -
-
1 0 

Wages, &c. of Officers, 
Seamen,  and  Boys, 
Coast  Guard,  and 
Royal  Marines 

Victualling 
Clothing 
Navy 

and 
the 

lor 

Medical  Establish-
ments  and  Services 

Martial  Law  	
Educational  Services 
Scientific Services 
-
- Boyal Naval Reserves 
Re-
- Shipbuilding, 
pairs,  Maintenance, 
&o.: 

-

Personnel 
Materiel 
Contract  Work 
- Naval Armaments 
- Works, 

-
-
Buildings, 
and  Repairs, 
at 
Home and Abroad  -
Miscellaneous  Effec­

tive Services  -
Admiralty Office 
Half  Pay,  Reserved 

and Retired Pay 

Kaval  and  Marine 
Pensions,Gratuities, 
and  Compassionate 
Allowances 

Civil  Pensions  and 

Gratuities 

Gross  Expenditure. 

Appropriations  in Aid. 

Excesses of 
Actual over 
Estimated 
Gross 
Expenditure. 

Surpluses of 
Estimated 
over Actual 
Gross 
Expenditure. 

Deficiencies 
of  Actual  aB 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Receipts. 

Surpluses 
of  Actual as 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Receipts. 

1. 

2. 	

4. 

£.  s. d. 

£.  s.  d. 

39,328 13  8 

<1,168  18  10 

13,753  19  1 

503  10  2
38  4  6

3,247  1  5 
82 14  4

886  3  1 
70,164  7  1

87,440  -

22,052  7  3

5  9  9

3,749  7 

-

921  10  3 

742  5  10 

11,670  2 

-

5,831  15  5

48,773  16  10 

18,822  18- 6 
86,826  19  8 

77,974  15  9 
-
24,989  10 

36,800  10  11 

38,324  12  9 

35,940  - 0 
4,975  6  7 

44,329  6  10 

16,354  11  4 

824  12 

6,314  19  7 

3,704  13  11 

1,445  12  » 

12  8  11 

3,897  -  10 

as irrecoverable 

Amount  written  off 

(a)	  That the  Gross Expenditure  for  certain 
Navy  Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of 
such  Expenditure  by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£ .  205,224  2s.  6d.,  as  shown  in  Column 
No.  1 of  the  Schedule  hereto  appended, 
while  the  Gross  Expenditure  for  other 
Navy  Services  fell  short  of  the  Estimate 
of  such  Expenditure  by  a  Total  Sum  of  Whereas it appears by the Army Appropriation 
£ .  220,819  4s.  Id.,  as  shown  in  Column  Account  for  the  year  ended  the  31st  day   of 
No.  2  of  the  said  appended  Schedule,  so  March  1902, and the  Statement appended  thereto, 
that the  Gross Actual  Expenditure for the  as follows,  viz,:— 
whole  of  the  Navy  Services  fell  short   of 
the  Gross  Estimated  Expenditure   by  the 
Net  Sum of  £ .  15,595  1 s.  Id.; 

Surplus  surrendered to the  Exchequer  -

220,819  4  1 

-

Net Surplus,  £ . 15,595  1  7  Net Surplus, £.78,589  16  9

19,584  -  11  168,173  16  S 

-  £, 94,184   17  4 

(b)  That	   the  Receipts 

in  Aid   of  certain 
Grants  for Navy  Services fell  short   of  the 
Total  Estimated  Receipts  by  the  Sum  of 
£ .  89,584  0s.  11 d.,  as  shown  in  Column 
No.  3  of  the  said  appended  Schedule, 
while  the  Receipts  in  Aid   of  other  Navy 
Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of  such 
Receipts  by  a  Total  Sum  of   £ .  168,173 
16$. 8d.,  as  shown  in  Column  No.  4   of 
the  said  appended  Schedule,  so  that 
the  Total  Actual  Receipts   in  Aid  of  the 

VO L.   158.  	

(a)  That  the  Gross  Expenditure for  certain 
Army  Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of 
such  Expenditure  by  a  Total  Sum  of 
£ . 4,796,909  14s. 11«7., as  shown in  Column 
No.  1 of  the  Schedule  hereto  appended, 
while  the  Gross  Expenditure  for  other 
Army  Services  fell  short  of  the  Estimate 
of  such  Expenditure  by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£ .  2,923,978  7s. 2d.,  as  shown  in  Column 
No.  2 of  the  said  appended  Schedule,  so 
that  the  Gross  Actual  Expenditure  for 
the  whole  of the Army  Services  exceeded 
the  Gross  Estimated  Expenditure  by  the 
Net  Sum  of   £ .  1,872,931  7s,  9d.; 
3 s 

(b)  That 

	
	
 
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1 9 0 3. 

[ N o.   1 0 9. 

(b)  That	   the  Receipts  in  Aid   of  certain 
Army  Services  fell  short  of  the  Estimate 
of  such  Receipts  by  a  Total  Sum  of 
I   £ . 235,231  135.  ffl.,  as  shown  "in  Column 
No.  3  of  the  said  appended  Schedule, 
while  the  Receipts  in  Aid   of  other  Army 
Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of  such 
Receipts-by  a  Total  Sum   of  £.2,362,289 
3s.  8d.,  as  shown in  Column  No. 4  of  the 
said  appended  Schedule, so  that  the  Total 
Actual  Receipts  in  Aid  of  the  Grants 
for  Army  Services  exceeded  the  Total 
Estimated  Receipts   by  the  Net  Sum  of 
£ . 2,127,057  10s.  2d.; 

(c)  That  the  resulting  Differences	   between 
the  Exchequer  Grants  for Army  Services 
and  the  Net  Expenditure  are  as follows, 
viz.  — ' 

Total  Surpluses  - 

£. 

s.  d. 
3,773,058  9  4 

Total  Deficits 

3,518,932  6  11 

Net Surplus 

- 

£.254,126  2  5 

And  whereas   by  a  Vote  of  Parliament  during 
the  present  Session  (House   of  Commons  Paper, 
No. ^55,   of  1903)  a further  Sum  of   £ .  100  has 
been  granted  for  the  Expenditure   of  the  year 
1901-2,  and  the  appropriation  of  additional 
Receipts  in: Aid   of  such  Expenditure  has  been 
sanctioned to the  amount of  £ .  1,872,831  7s.  9d. : 
And  whereas  the  Lords  Commissioners  of  His 
Majesty's  Treasury  have  temporarily  authorised 
the  application  of  so  much  of  the  said  Total 
Surpluses  on  certain  Grants  for  Army  Services 
as  is  necessary  toj  cover  the  said  Total  Deficits 
on  other  Grants  for  Army  Services : 

2.  Resolved, That the application of  such Sums 

be  sanctioned. 

Schedule. 

Gross Expenditure. 

,  Appropriations in Aid. 

Army Services, 
1981-1902. 
Votes. 

Excesses of 
Actual over 
Estimated 
Gross 
Expenditure. 

Surpluses of 
; Estimated' 
over Actual 
.Gross 
Expenditure. 

1.  . 

.  _   2 . 

deficiencies 
oi Actual as 
compared 
with 
i Estimated 
Receipts. 

Surpluses 
. of-Actual as 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Receipts. 
4. 

Resolutions  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had come  to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received'  To-, 

morrow. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  resolved itself  Ways  and 

into  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means.  .

Means-

(In  the  Committee.) 

1.  Resolved,  That,  towards  making  good  the  

Supply  to  be  granted  to  His  Majesty  for  the  

Service  of  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  

March  1902,  the  Sum of  £.100  be  granted  out  

of 
the  Consolidated  Fund  of  the  United 
Kingdom. 


2.  Resolv,ed, That, towards  making  good  the  

Supply  to  be  granted  to  His  Majesty  for  the  

Service  of  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  

March 1904, the  Sum of  £ .  75,392,969 be granted 

out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund   of  the  United  

Kingdom.—(Mr. Arthur  Elliot.') 
. 
Resolutions  to be  reported. 

' 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair ;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,.  That 
the  Committee  had  come to  several  Resolutions. 
Ordered,  That  the  Report  be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Sugar 
Third  Reading  of the  Sugar  Convention  B i l lj/   Convention 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
third  time  ; 

Bill. 

And  th'ie  HOuse  having  continued  to  sit , till 

after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Friday  morning  ; 

Friday,  1th  August,  1903 : 

. 

A n  Amendment  was proposed  to  be made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  " n o w ," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words " u p o  n 
this  day  three  months."—(Mr. 
Lough.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

" n o w  "  stand  part  of  the  Question; 

£. 

s.  d. 

£.  s.  a. 

£.  «.  d. 

£.  s.  <1. 

Pay,  &c.  of  Army 
(General  Staff, Regi­
ments,  Reserve, and 
Departments)  -

Medioal 

Establish­

ments : Pay, &c. 

Militia:  Pay,  Bounty, 

Yeomanry 

; Cavalry: 

Pay and Allowances 

Volunteer  /  Corps: 
Pay and Allowances 

Transport  and  Re­

mounts 

-
Provisions,  Forage, 
and other Supplies  ­
Clothing  Establish­

ments  and  Services 
Warlike  and  other 
Stores:  Supply  and 
Repair 
Works, 

Buildings, 
and  Repairs:  Cost, 
including  Staff  for 
Engineer Services 

Establishments 

for 

Military Education  ­
Miscellaneous  Effec­

tive Services 

War  Offlce:  Salaries 
and  Miscellaneous 
Charges 

Non-effective  Charges 

for Officers, &c. 

Non-effective Charges 

for Men, &c. 

Superannuation, Com­
pensation, and  Com­
Allow­
passionate 
ances 

>89,068  5  6 

99,267  3  7 

227,385  3  1 

2,770  9  3 

1,066,248  1  8 

; 7,802  5  5 

2,285,301  19  3 

1,506,875  10,  -

.141,624  16  8 

24,276  14  2 

160,802  17  3 

1,275  12  7 

168,046  2  7 

1,168,151  11 

79,147  18  4 

1,HQ,777  16  11 

378,456  18  6 

6,188  4 

-

414,059,16  6 

41,394  3  9 

54,448  6  8 

24,676  10 

-	

81,166  9  4  	

'1,565  3  1 

33,895  11  6 

3,514  16  11 

425,727  14  9 

315  16  4 

23j207  5  8 

77,778  19  9 

Balances irrecoverable 

13,145  18"  9 

Add Excess Vote ­

i,796,909  14  11  2,923,978  7  2  235,231  13  6  2,1 
-

. 1 00 

3  8 

4,796,909  14  11  2,924,078  7 

235,231 13 

I 2,362,289  3  8 

Net Deficit, £.1,872,831  7  9  Net Surplus, £.2,127,057  10  2 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the] ^Alexander 

Yeas,  

[ M r-

AclandA  ^^^ ; 

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Herbert  Gladstone,  /  57. 


Anstruther: 


Noes, 

(Mr.  William  M lArthur: 

j

So  it  was resolved in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  put  ;  : 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time  :—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read;  for  the   Expiring 

Second  Reading  of  the  Expiring  Laws  C o n - L a ws 
tinuance  Bill;  

Continuance 

And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second  time; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  wOrd-'now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  three  months."—(Mr. 
MacVeagh.)	 

7 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
" n o w  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—-It  was 
resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Set  Surplus  -

-

-  £ . 2 5 4 , 8 26  2  6 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put; 

Ordered, 



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No.loa]  3-EDW.  Y IL 

Qth—7 th August. 

Railways 
(Electrical 
Power)  Bill. 

Bill  316.  


Patriotic 
Fund  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House,  for  this  day. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Railways  ( Electrical 
Power)  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 
And  an  Amendment  was made  to  the  Bill. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1.  29,  by  inserting,  after 
the  word  "  otherwise,"  the  words  "  Nothing  in 
"  this  A ct  shall  affect  any  powers  which  a 
"  railway  company  may  have  independent  of 
"  this  Act."—(Sir  Charles Renshaw.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  B i l l : — A nd  a 
Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  was 
proposed,  That  the  Debate  be  now  adjourned— 
(Mr.  Dalziel):—The 
said  Motion  was,  with 
leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  original  Question  being  again  pro­

posed ;-r-The  House  resumed  the  Debate. 

And  the  Question being p u t : — It  was resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

Ordered,  That  the Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

this  day  ;  and be  printed.  


The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-
tion  the  Patriotic  Fund  Bill,   as amended  in  the 
Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered, That  the Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Military 
Works  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Third  Reading  o f t he  Military  Works  Bill; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
Board  o£ 
an^Fisheries   * n t0  a  Committee  on Board  of  Agriculture  and 
[Balaries^&c!]  Fisheries  [Salaries,  &c.]. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

Resolved,  That  it is  expedient  to  authorise  the 
payment,  out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by 
Parliament,  of  any  Salaries  and  Expenses  which 
may  become  payable  under  any  A ct   of  the 
present  Session  to  transfer  to  the  Board  of 
Agriculture  powers  and  duties  relating   to  the 
Industry  of  Fishing,  and  to  amend  the  Board  of 
Agriculture  Act,  1889 — (Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

Resolution  to be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy Chairman  reported, That the  Committee 
had  come  to  a  Resolution. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  this 

day. 

The  Housing   of  the  Working  Classes  (No.   2) 
Housing  of 
the  Working  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second 
Classes 
time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
(No.   2)  Bill, 
whole  House, for  this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Port  of 
London  Bill.  Committee  on  the  Port  of  London (re-committed) 

B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House will,  upon  Monday 

next, resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Public 
Buildings 
Expenses  Bill.   E x p e n s es  Bill;  

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Public  Buildings 

Second  Reading 

of 

' ; 

The  Order  of  the day being  read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of ^3e0tQr^uly] 
the  30th  day  of  July  last;

  ' 

p or

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order   of the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  I2*™1 J uW 
the  20th  day  of  July  last;  

P 

' 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The  Order of  the  day being read, for  receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  
the  9th  day  of  July  last;

e po 

i u l y  l 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The. Order  of the  day being read, for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  2nd  day  of  July  last; 

epor . 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   be  received  upon 
: 

Monday  next. 

., 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for  receiving  Supply 
the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of  P^agust, 
the  3rd  day  of  this  instant  August  (Afternoon getting] 
Sitting); 
Beport. 

Ordered,  That  the-Report   be  received  upon 

Monday  next. 

The Order ofthe day  being  read, for receiving   Supply 

the  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Supply  of 
the  3rd  day  of  this  instant  August  (Evening  sittingf 
Sitting); 
Report. 

Ordered, That the Report  be received this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bills of 

Second  Reading  of  the  Bills  of  Exchange  A ct
(1882)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords]  ; 

  S  S 
Amendment 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time  Bill [Lords.] 

^ 

this  day. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   London 
into  consideration  the Amendments  made, by  the Education 
Lords to  the  London  Education  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Amendments  be  taken 

into  consideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Revenue  Bill, 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Question^proposed 
upon  the  30th  day  of  July  last,  That  the 
Revenue  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further adjourned 

till  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Public  Works 

Third  Reading   of  the  Public  Works  Loans  ^ ^  B U  L 
Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Board of 

Committee  on  the  Board  of  Agriculture  and  AgJiSlJur?

J-I 
T7,. 
fisheries  Bill  [Lords\  

and  Fisheries 
Bill  [Lords.]

T j -u   r r 

• 

_ 

_ 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   isle  of  Man  


Committee  on  the  Isle  of  Man  (Customs)  Bill;  

^ustoms) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day,  


resolve itself  into the Said  Committee.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   South  African 
Third  Reading   of  the  South  African  Loan  and  ^ J ^ t t o n" 
War  Contribution  Bill ; 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read the  third  time 

this  day. 

VOL.   158. 

this  day. 

3  E  2 

.  The 

 
 


3 96 

5th—6th August. 

1 9 0 3.  

[No. 108. 

Sheep  Scab 
BiU. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill,   as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

sideration  this  day. 

London 
School  Board 
<  Hilldrop 
1 toad  Site) 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Marriages  Legalisation 
Bill,  as amended  in the  Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Metropolitan
improvements
(Funds)  Bill.

Motor  Cars 
[Excise 
Duty.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

g e c o n ( j  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­

,  

,  P 

,  •  T ) . ,,

ments  ( i  unds)  Bill; 

r 

r 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a second  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from  the 
Committee  on  Motor  Cars  [Excise  Duty]  a 
Resolution  ;  which  was read,  as followeth  : 

That  it  is  expedient to authorise the  imposition 
of  an  Excise  Duty  on  persons  employed  as 
Drivers of  Motor  Cars  of  the  same  amount  as is 
payable  on  Male  Servants,  in  pursuance  of  any 
Act   of  the  present  Session  to  amend  the 
Locomotives  on  Highways  Act,  1896. 

The said Resolution,  being read  a second  time, 

was  agreed  to. 

Post  Office 
(Contract  for 
the  Convey­
ance  of  Mails 
between 
Glasgow. 
Greenock,'  and 
Campbel­
town.) 

Resolved, That  the Contract, dated  the 9th day 
the  Campbeltown  and 
of  March  1903,  with 
Glasgow  Steam  Packet  Joint  Stock  Company, 
Limited,  for  the  Conveyance   of  Mails  between 
Glasgow,  Greenock,  and  Campbeltown, printed  in 
Parliamentary  Paper,  No.  132,  of  Session  1903, 
be  approved.—(Mr.  Arthur  Elliot.) 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  July  last, 
Mr.  Speaker adjourned  the House  without 
Question  put,  it  being  then  ten  minutes 
on  Friday 
after  Two   of 
morning,  till  this  day. 

the  clock 

Cork  Harbour 
Bill. 

Ebbw  Vale 
Improvement 
Bill. 

[ N o.  1 1 0 .] 

Friday,  7th  August,  1903.  

THE  House  met  at  Twelve  of  the  clock.  


P R A Y E R S. 

H E  House  proceeded   to take into considera­
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords 
to  the  Cork  Harbour  B i l l;  and  the  same  were, 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Ebbw  Vale  Improvement  B i l l;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Eritli
i ^ ^ I ^ rt
Improvement 
™™™P
Bill. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera­
t i o n t l ie   Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the 
Erith  Tramways  and  Improvement  Bill;  and 
the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Great  Central 
tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the  E a i l w ay  Bl11-. 
Great  Central  Railway  B i l l;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded  to  take  into  considera-  North  Eastern 

tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  the
North  Eastern  Railway  B i l l;  and  the  same 
were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  H ouse 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Blil­

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Sheffield 
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  Corporation 
Sheffield Corporation  B i l l;  and  the  same  were  
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

1  ' 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  South 
tion  the  Amendments  made   by  the  Lords to  the  J^. s h i re 
South  Yorkshire  Joint  Railways  B i l l;  and  the  B a i i w a y S  Bill, 
same were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Western 
tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords   to  the  Valleys  (Mon-
Westem  Valleys 
Board  Bill;  and  the  same  were  twice  read,  and   Board  Bill, 
agreed  to. 

[Monmouthshire)  Sewerage   ge°^ragere) 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

. 

The  Bradford  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was   Bradford 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with   A m e n d - C o r p o r a t i on 
ments. 

Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

. The  Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board   Bury  and 
Bill  [Zorrfs] was  read the  third  time, and passed,   District  Joint 
w Rtsr  i) oara 
with  Amendments. 
Bill  [Lords.]

• , i 

i 

i 

i 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  the  North  Western  Electricity  North 
and  Power-Gas  Bill  [Lords]  be  read  the  third  Western 
time  upon  Monday  next. 

Electricity 
and  Power-
Gas  Bill 
[Lords.]
. A  verbal Amendment, was made to the  Preston, Preston, 

Chorley,  and  Horwich  Tramways  Bill 
and  the  Bill was  read  the  third  time, and  passed, 
with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath 

[Lords];  Chorley,  and 

Horwich 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.]

 
 
 
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hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Salford 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Salford 
B i i l T i S  ]  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  be  now  read  the  third 

Shropshire 
and  Worces-
fpr^hlro 
Eleoiric 
Power Bill 
[Lords.] 

Private  Bills. 

time  ; 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,   by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted 
the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been  informed   of  the 
purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,   as  far 
as  His  Majesty's  interest is  concerned,  that  the 
House  may  do  therein  as they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;   to 
which  this  House  dolh  desire  the concurrence  of 
their  Lordships. 

The  Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric 
p 0 W e r  Bill  [Lords]  was read  the  third  time,  and 

passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;   to 
which this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  220  and  246, 
relating  to  Private  Bills, be  suspended  for  the 
remainder  of  the  Session. 

That  as  regards  Private  Bills  to  be  returned 
by  the  House  of  Lords,  with Amendments,  such 
Amendments 
(if  unopposed)  be  considered 
forthwith. 

That  as  regards  Private  Bills   to  be  returned 
by  the  House  of  Lords,  with  Amendments,  such 
Amendments  (if  opposed)  shall   be  considered 
at  such  times  as  the  Chairman  of  Ways  and 
Means  may  determine. 

That  when  it  is  intended  to  propose  any 

Amendments  thereto,  a  copy   of  such  Amend­
ments  shall  be  deposited  in  the  Private  Bill 
Office, and  notice  given   on  the  day  on  which 
the  Bill  shall  have  been  returned  from  the 
Lords.—(The  Chairman   of  Ways  and  Means.) 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  211  and  236 
Hastings 
Harbour  Bill  be  suspended, and that the  Committee   of  Selec­
[L.ords.] 

tion  have  leave   to  appoint  the  Committee  on 
the  Bill,   to  sit  and  proceed  on  Tuesday  the 
11th  day  of  this instant  August.—(The  Chair­
man of  Ways  and  Means.) 

Wholesale 
and  Retail 
1>rl°,es" 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  6th  day  of  this instant  August, 
for  a  Return  relative   to  Wholesale  and  Retail 

o 2  L  Prices. 

Trade  (British  Return  to  an  Order,  dated the  6th  day   of  this 
ji"*""^ w Uh   i n s t a n t  August,  for  a  Return  relative   to  Trade 
Countries.) 

(British  Colonies  with  Foreign  Countries). 

No.  322. 

Ordered, That  the  said Returns do lie  upon  the 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Local 
Bo°ardDmCnt  Command,  —  Copy  of  Thirty-second  Annual 
Report  of  the  Local  Government Board, 1902-3. 
Ordered, That  the  said  Paper   do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Board  of 
Agriculture 

Mr.  Fellowes  presented,   by  His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Annual  Report  on  the 

operants')0"  Distribution  of  Grants  for  Agricultural  Educa­

tion  and  Research  in  the  year  1902-3,  with 
Statements  respecting  the  several  Colleges  and 
Institutions  aided;  the  Experiments  conducted; 
and the Expenditure  on Agricultural  Instruction 
by  County  Councils  in  1901-2. 

V O L . 1 5 8. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  presented,   by  Canada, 

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Address  to 
His  Majesty  on  Irish  Affairs  from  the  House 
of  Commons  of  Canada, and  the  Reply  thereto. 

Copy   of  Colonial  Report,  No.  392  (Saint   Colonial 
Reports 

Helena,  Annual  Report  for  1902).  

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the   ( A n n u a L) 

Table. 

Ordered,  That  the  several  Accounts  and  East  India 

Papers  which  have  been  presented  to the  House 
in  this  Session  of  Parliament  relating  to  the 
Revenues  of  India  be  referred  to  the  considera­
tion  of  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House.— 
(Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton.) 

Resolved, That  this House will, upon  Thursday 
next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.— 
(Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton.) 

Resolved,  That  an  humble  Address  be  pre-  Rand  Mines 

sented to  His Majesty, that  He will be graciously  £?ativ.® 
pleased  to  give  directions  that  there  be  laid 
before  this  House,  a  Return   of  the  Statistics  of 
Mortality,  Sickness,  and  Desertion  amongst  the 
Natives  employed  in  the  Rand  Mines  during 
the  period  October  1902  to  March  1903.—(Mr. 
Trevelyan.) 

o r ta   1 y'-) 

Ordered, That  there be  laid before  this House,   London 

a  Return  showing,  according  to  the  Accounts 
for  the  twelve  months  preceding  the  31st  day  ACMMI 
of  March  1903,  furnished to  the  Local  Govern-   (Accounts 
ment  Board  under  Section  1 (7)   of  the  London 
(Equalisation  of  Rates)  Act,  1894,— 

1  f7~. 
of the Act.) 

( 1)  The	   Amounts  paid  during  the  year  out  

of  the  Equalisation  Fund  under  the  Act  

to  the  Corporation  of  the  City   of  London  

and  each  of  the  Councils of  Metropolitan  

Boroughs  to  whom  payments  out  of  that  

Fund  were  made ; 


(2)	  The  Amount   of  the  Expenses  incurred  

during  the  year  by  each  of  these  Autho­
rities 
(a)  under  the  Public  Health 
(London)  Act,  1891  (including  Expenses  

of  Scavenging  Streets);  (b)   in respect of 

Lighting;  and  ( c)   in  respect  of  Streets  

(other than the  Expenses  of  Scavenging);  

and 


(3)  The  Amount  expended  during  the  year  

by  each  such  Authority  out   of  the  Sums  

received  by  them  under the  Act  


continuation 

(in 
of  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No. 301,  of Session 1902).—(Mr.  Grant  Lawson.) 

Ordered,  That  there  be laid before this  House,  Local 

a  Return  showing,  in  respect  of  the  financial 
year  ended  the  31st  day  of  March  1903,  the  19c0^>™  ' 
Distribution  of  the  proceeds  of  the  Local  Taxa­
tion  Licences,  Estate  Duty, and  Local  Taxation 
(Customs  and Excise)  Duties paid into the  Local 
Taxation  Account  in  pursuance of  the  provisions 
of  the  Local  Government  Act,  1888, the  Local 
Taxation  (Customs  and  Excise)  Act,  1890,  and 
the  Finance  Act,  1894  (in  continuation   of  Par­
liamentary  Paper,  No.  274,   of  Session  1902).— 
(Mr.  Grant  Lawson.) 

The  Order  made  upon  the  24th  day  of  April,  Duties  on 
in  the  last  Session  of  Parliament,  That  there  ^ i t i sh  Goods 
be  laid  before  this  House  a Return  relative   to o0untri«.) 
Duties  on  British  Goods  (Foreign  Countries), 
was read,  and  discharged. 

The  House,  according  to Order,  resolved itself  Motor  Cars 

into  a  Committee  on 
[Lords]. 

the  Motor  Cars  Bill BU1 

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7 th August. 

1903. 

[No. 110. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  NO.  1  ( R e c k l e ss  d r i v i n g ). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 5,  after  the 
word  "drives,"   to  insert  the  words  "  or  being 
"  an  owner  permits  when  present."—(Sir 
Frederick  Banbury.)

Question  proposed, That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—-Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.-l,  1., 5, 
after  the!  word  "drives,"   to  insert  the  Words 
" o  r  being  an  owner  permits."—(Sir  Frederick 
Banbury.)

Question  put,  That  those  words   be 

there 

inserted; 

Yeafe," 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the ( Sir  Frederick  Baiibury,  ( 
J 
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[m.  Wallace: 
[ Sir  Alexander  Acland- j  1
.  Hood, 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  6, 

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to  leave  out  the  words  "recklessly   or  negli­
"  gently  or."—(Mr.  Dalziel.) 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Clause  :— 
Amendment,  by  leave*  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 6, 
leave  out  the  words  " o  r  at  a  speed."— 

to 
(Mr.  Allhusen.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  the  Clause  :— 
Amendment,  by  leave, withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment proposed, in p.  1,1.  8,  to 
leave  out from  the  word  " highway  "   to the word 
•' that,"  in  1.  10.—(Mr.  Brigg.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out,  as  far  as  the  word  " o r ,"   in  1. 9, 
stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,  by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1.  10, 
after  the  word  "might,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  having  regard  to  the  provisions  of  section 
"  eight."—(Mr.  Dalziel.)

Question  proposed, That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,   by  leave,  withdrawn. 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  1,  1. 11, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  this  Act,"   in  order  to 
insert  the  words'  "  the  Highway  Act,  1835  " — 
(Mr.  Charles  Seely)instead 

thereof. 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to be  left 
out stand part of  the Clause,—put,  and agreed  to. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1.  11, 

at  the  end, to  insert the  words— 

"  (2)  A  person  shall  not  under  any  circum­
"  stances  drive  a motor  car  at  a speed  exceed­
"  ing  twenty-five  miles  an  hour,  and  if  any 
"  person  acts  in  contravention  of  this  provision 
"  he  shall  be  liable  on  summary  conviction 
"  in  respect  of  the  first  offence  to  a  fine  not 
"  exceeding  ten  pounds,  and  in  respect  of  the 
"  second  offence  to  a fine not  exceeding  twenty 
"  pounds,  and  in  respect   of  any  subsequent 
"  offence  to  a fine not  exceeding  fifty  pounds." 
—(Mr.  Walter  Long.) 

Question  proposed, That  those words  be  there 

inserted  : 

A n  Amendment made to the proposed  Amend­
ment, by  inserting,  after  the  word  "  car,"   in  1.1, 
the  words  " o  n  a  public  highway."—(Sir  Albert 
Rollit.) 

Another  Amendment  proposed   to  the  pro­
posed  Amendment,  as amended,  in  1. 2,  to, leave 
out  the  words "  twenty-five,"  in  order  to  insert 
the word  "  fifteen  " — ( M r.  Broadhurst),—instead 
thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  twenty­
"  five  "  stand  part  of  the  proposed  Amendment, 
as amended  :—Debate  arising  ; 

Mr.  Broadhurst  rose in  liis place,  and  claimed  ^ ^  ^  b ut 
•to  move,  "  That  the  Question  be  now  puV'-J-Otu^an*1 
but  the  Chairman  withheld  his  assent,   as  it  withholds 
appeared  to  him  that 
prepared  to  come  to  an  immediate  decision. 

the  Committee  was 

a Eeason! 

Question  put,  That  the  words  "  twenty-five  " 
stand  part  of  the  proposed  Amendment,  as 
amended  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 

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(Mr.  Guest: 
("Sir  Alexander  AclandA


42. 

Yeas, 

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(Mr.  Anstruther: 
Question  put,  That  the  word  "  fifteen"   be 

e s  ' 

there  inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for  the 
Yeas 
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I  Hurtland: 
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[Ur.  Anstruther: 
Question, That the word "  twenty "  be there in­
serted—(Mr.  Walter Long),—put,  and agreed  to. 
Another  Amendment  proposed   to  the  pro­
posed  Amendment,  as  amended,  in  1. 4,  to  leave 
out  the  word  "  ten,"  in  order  to  insert  the  word 
"  five  "—(Mr.  Charles Murray),—instead  thereof. 
Question  put,  That  the  word  " t e n  "  stand 
part of  the  proposed  Amendment,  as  amended  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
m  if 
,, 
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*eas, 

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Tellers  for  the / Mr.  Charles  Murray, 

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Noes, 

(Mr. Allhusen: 
Another  Amendment  proposed   to  the  pro­
posed  Amendment,  as  amended,  in  1.  5,  after 
the  word  "offence,"   to  insert  the  words "  pro­
"  vided  that  the  said  offence  has '  not  been 
"  committed  on  the  same  day."—  (Mr.  Louis 
Sinclair.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted:—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed   to  the  pro­
posed  Amendment,  as amended,  in  1. 6, to  leave 
out  the  words  "fine  not  exceeding  fifty  pounds," 
in  order to  insert  the words  "  term  of  imprison­
" m e nt  not  exceeding  one  month  " - - ( M r. 
William  Redmond),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to be  left out stand part of  the  proposed  Amend­
ment, as amended  :—Amendment to the proposed 
Amendment,  as  amended,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 
Another  Amendment  proposed  to  the  pro­
posed  Amendment,  as  amended,  at  the  end,  to 
add  the  words  "  provided  that proof   of  the  exact 
"  and  measured  rate  of  speed  be  produced.''— 
( M r. 

Dalziel.)

Question  put,  That  those  words  be  there 

added; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for thej Mr.  Dalziel, 

. 

Yeas, 

[ Mr.  Norman: 

) 
J 

45. 

Tellers  for  t h e /  A l e x a n d e r,  Acland-
1   , H o o d ^ 
(Mr.  Anstruther : 
Question,  That  those  words,  as  amended,  be 

Noes 
5 

•  140. 

j

there  inserted,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment,  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  12, 

to  leave  out  Subsection  (2).—(Mr.  Dalziel.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  "  A ny 
"  police  constable''  stand  part  of  the  Clause:— 
Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  ],  1. 12, 
after the  word  "constable,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  in  uniform."—(Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen.)

Question, 





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399 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  1,  I.  17, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  A c t"   to  the  end 
of  the  Clause.—(Major  Jameson.) 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
out,  as far  as  the  word  "  within,"  in  1. 19,  stand 
part  of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,  1. 22, 
after  the  word  " A c t , ''   to  insert  the  words  "and 
"  shall  be  liable  on  summary  conviction to a fine 
"  not  exceeding  ten  pounds."—(Mr.  Allhusen.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  1,  1. 22, 

at the  end, to  add  the  words— 

"  (4)   If  a driver  of  a  motor  car refuses  to stop 
"  the  movement   of  the  engine  when  the  motor 
"  car  is  stationary,  when  requested  to  do  so  by 
"  a  police  constable,  or  by  any  person  having 
"  charge  of  any  horse  or  mule,  he  shall  be 
"  guilty  of  an  offence  under  this  Act."—(Sir 
Frederick  Banbury.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there; 

added :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause,  as amended, agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 2  (Registration  of  motor  cars). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.'26,  after  the 
word  "number,"   to 
insert  the  words,  " n ot 
"  exceeding  in  size  seven  inches  in  length  by 
"  three  inches  in  width."—(Mr,  Scott:Montagu.) 
Question  proposed.  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  1,1.  30, 

at the  end, to  insert the  words— 

"  (3)   In any case in which the  number  herein­
"  before  referred  to  is  made  use  of  for  the 
"  purpose  of  a  prosecution,  the  prosecutor  or 
"  informant  shall  by  evidence  prove  that  all 
"  possible  means  had  been  taken  at  the  .time 
"  that  the  alleged  offence  was  committed  to 
"  notify to  the  person  so  prosecuted  that he was 
"  required  to  stop.  In  default  of  which,  any 
"  person  or  persons  instituting  a  prosecution  or 
"  laying  the  information  under  the  A ct  afore­
"  said shall pay any costs  and  expenses  incurred 
"  by  the  person  so  prosecuted."—(Mr.  Arthur 
Stanley.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 2,1.1,   to 
leave  out the  word  "five,"   in  order to  insert  the 
word "twenty  " — ( M r.  Brigg),—instead  thereof. 
Question  put,  That  the  word  "  five"  stand 

part  of  the  Clause  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  thef'Major  Jameson, 

.  m  n 

Yeas, 
j; 
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1 
(Mr.  Dalziel: 
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fSir  Alexander  Acland-1 

H o o d  > 

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I Mr.  Anstruther: 

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Word  "  twenty "  inserted. 
Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  2, 
after the word "  car," to  insert  the words "  except 
"  in  the  cases  of  persons-  or  firms  habitually 
"  dealing  in  motor  cars,  who  may  claim   to  pay 
"  an  annual  dealer's  registration  fee   of  one 
"  guinea. 

"  In  this  case  the  council  of  a  county  or 
"  county  borough  shall, for  a fee   of  one  shilling 
"  for  each  car,  register  temporarily   on  demand 
"  all  ears the property of  such  dealers  for  a term 
"  not  exceeding  thirty  days. 

"  Provided  that  such  registration  be  only 
limits  of 

"  effective  within  such  reasonable 

VOL.  158. 

"  distance  from  the  dealer's factory   or  shop  as 
"  the  council  may  decide  to  impose;  and  pro­
"  vided that such  ears shall  be distinctly .marked, 
"  in addition to  any  other  mark,  with  the  words 
" 

'  on  trial.'  "—(Mr.  Charles  Murray.) 
Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 5, 
insert  the  word 

after  the  word  "  way,"  to 
"  wilfully."—(Mr,  Louis  Sinclair.)

Question  proposed, That  the word  "  wilfully  " 
leave, 
inserted: —Amendment,   by 

there 

be 
withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE, No.  3  (Licensing   of  drivers). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1.  15,  after  the 
word  "  licensed,"  to  insert  the  words  "  after  an 
"  examination  conducted  by  experts  appointed 
"  by  the  Local  Government  Board."—(Mr. 
Scott  Montagu.) 

Question  proposed, That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1.  17, 
at  the  end,  to  insert  the  words  "   No  person 
"  shall  drive  a  motor  car  on  a  public  highway 
"  with  his 
face  so  concealed  as  not  to  be 
"  reasonably  identified."—(Mr.  William  Law­
rence.) 

. 

Question  proposed, That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,1.  22, 
after  the  word  "  borough,"  to  insert  the  words 
"  or:  in  the  British  dominions  beyond  the  seas, 
"  or  in  any  foreign  country,"—(Mr.  Charles 
Murray.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  2,1.  23, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  one  shilling,"  in  order 
the  words  "  five  shillings"—(Mr. 
to 
Walter  Long),—instead  thereof. 

insert 

Question  put,  That  the  words  " o ne  shilling" 

stand  part  of  the  Clause  ; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Charles  Murray,  ~( 
J 

I Mr.  Louis,Sinclair: 

Yeas, 

Tellers  for  t h e f  S i r „ ^  W e  r 

Noes, 

**°2nstruther: 

A c l a n d \ 
j 

23. 

8 9. 

Words  inserted. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in p.  2,1.  23, 
after  the  last  Amendment,   to  insert  the  words 
"  and  who  (if  he  has not  already held  a  licence) 
"  shows to  the  satisfaction of  the  council  that  he 
"  is  competent  to  drive  a  motor  car."—'(Mr. 
Walter  Long.) 

' 

Question  put,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the f Sir  Fortescue  Flannery,  T  ^^ 

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Thomas Bay ley: 

Tellers  for  thefSir  Frederick  Banbury, 

Noes, 

(Sir  Charles  Renshaw: 

J  ° 
f 
j

Other  Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p.  2,1.  33 ; 
after  the  word  "  constable,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  in  uniform."—(Major  Jameson.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed, in p.  2,1.33, at 
the end, to insert the words " but on declaring that 
"  his  licence  is  lost  he  may  claim,  on  payment 
"  of  one  shilling, a certified  copy   of  his licence/ ' 
Question  proposed,  That  those  words  b e there 

inserted  :—Amendment, by  leave, withdrawn. 

3  E  4 

Another 

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7th—8th August. 

1903. 

[No. 110. 

,  Another  Amendment  made. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  2,  1. 33, 
at  the  end, to insert  the  words  "  Any  person  who 
"  has  been  or  shall  be  convicted  of  an  offence 
"  of  which  drunkenness  forms  part  shall  be 
"  disqualified  for  obtaining  a licence for  a period 
"  of  one  year  from  the  date  of  such  conviction, 
"  and  any  licence  which  he  held  at  the  date 
"  of  such  conviction  shall  be  cancelled  by  such 
"  conviction."—(Mr.  Allhusen.) 

Question  put,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted; 

The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  thefMr.  Allhusen, 

Yeas, 
<• 

m  n 
Tellers  for  the  
-Noes, 

\  
IMr.  Burdett-Coutts: 
J 
[Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

R o  < 

| Mr.  Anstruther; 

I  79. 
J 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 30, 
at  the  end,  to  add  the  words  "  The  council   of  a 
"  county  or  county  borough  may  withhold,  for 
"  not  exceeding  two  years  from  the  commence­
"  ment  of  this  Act,  a licence   to  any  person  who 
"  has before  the commencement of  this Act  been 
"  three  or  more  times  convicted  of  offences  in 
"  respect of  a motor  car." 

Question,  That  those  words be  there  added,— 

put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  after  the  last 
Amendment,  to  add,  as  a  new  subsection,  the 
words— 

"  (4)  A  licence  shall  only   be  taken  away  or 
"  suspended,  or  a  person  disqualified 
for 
"  obtaining  a licence,  in consequence  of  a breach 
•"' of  section  one  of  this  Act."—(Mr.  Scott 
Montagu.) 

Question  proposed, That  those  words  be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  after  the  last 

Amendment,  to  add  the  words— 

"  (4)  Any  person  under  the  age   of  sixteen 
"  years  shall  be  disqualified  for  obtaining  a 
"  licence,  and  any  person  who  already  holds  a 
"  licence  shall  be  disqualified  for  obtaining 
"  another  licence  while  the  licence  so  held  by 
"  him  is  in force."—(Mr.  Walter  Long.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added  : 

Amendment  proposed  to  the  proposed  Amend­
ment,  in  1. 1, to  leave  out  the  word  "  sixteen," 
in  order  to  insert  the  word  "  seventeen  " — ( M r. 
Arthur  Morton),—instead  thereof. 

Question,  That  the  word  "  sixteen"  stand 
part  of  the  proposed  Amendment,—put,  and 
agreed  to. 

Words  added. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  4  (Forgery,  &c.  of  identifica­

tion  mark  or  licence). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 31, to  leave 
out  the  words  "  forges  or  fraudulently."—(Mr. 
Louis  Sinclair.) 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed  to  be  left 
stand  part  of  the  Clause,—  put,  and 

out 
agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment,  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 32, 
insert  the  words 

after  the  word 
"  knowingly  and."—(Mr.  Scott  Montagu.) 

"  or,"  to 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 
Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  5  (Duty  to  stop  in  case  of 

accident). 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,1.  36,  after  the 
word  "  occurs,"  to  insert  the  words  "  within  his 
"  view  or  to  his  knowledge."—(Mr.  Kenneth 
Balfour.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 36, 
to  leave  out  the  words  "  owing  to  the  presence 
"  of  the  motor  car  on  the  road."—(Mr.  Scott 
Montagu.) 

Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
the  Clause,  —  put,  and 

of 

out  stand  part 
agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,1.  37, 
to  leave  out  the  words  " if  required,"  in  order  to 
insert  the  word  "  shall"—(Mr.  Brigg),—instead 
thereof. 

5g

Question,  That  the  words  "  if 

required" 

stand  part of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,  1. 40, 
to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  be "  to  the  end  of 
the  Clause,  in  order  to  insert  the  words  "  guilty 
"  of  an offence  under this  A.ct "—(Sir  Frederick 
Banbury),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 
to  be  left  out,  as far  as  the  word  "  ten,"  in  1. 41, 
the  Clause  :—Amendment,   by 
stand  part  of 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  3,1.  41, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  ten, "  in  order  to  insert 
the  word  "  fifty"  —  (Mr.  Brigg),— 
instead 
thereof. 

Question proposed, That the word "  ten "  stand 
part  of  the  Clause  :— Amendment,  by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  6 
Government  Board). 

(Regulations 

by  Local 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1. 9, after  the 
word  " d a y ,"   to  insert  the  words  "whether  upon 
"  motor  cycle  or  upon  motor  cars."  —  (Mr, 
Toulmin.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

A n  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1.  15, 
at  the  end,  to  insert  the words  "  with  respect  to 
"  the  size  and  power  of  the  lights  to be  used  on 
"  motor  cars  and."—(Mr.  Shaw-Stewart.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Clause,  as  amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 7 (Rate  of  speed). 

Saturday,  8th August,  1903  : 

An  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,1.  30, 
after  the  word  "  situate,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  or  at  any time during which lights  are required 
"  to  be  carried."—(Mr.  Bill.)

Question  proposed,  That  those words  be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,  1. 31, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  ten,"  in  order  to  insert 
the  word  "twelve  " — ( M r.  Scott  Montagu),—
instead  thereof. 

Question  put,  That  the  word  "  t e n"  stand 

part  of  the  Clause  ;. 

The  Committee  divided. 

Tellers  for  t h e f  S i T H f ^ ' a n d sr

A c l a n d

' \ 

97. 

Yeas, 

|Mr.  Anstruther  .• 

j
"J 
(Mr.  Griffith-Boscawen  : / 

Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Scott  Montagu, 

Noes, 

26. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  proposed,  That 
the  Chairman  do  report  Progress,  and  ask  leave 
to  sit  again—(Mr.  Dalziel)  :—Motion,  by  leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another 

No. 110.]  3  EDW.  V I I. 

7th—8th August. 

401 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4, ].  34, 
to  leave  out  the  word  "  ten,"   in  order  to  insert 
the  word  "  five  "  —  (Major  Jameson), —  instead 
thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  t e n" 
stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,  by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed, in  p. 4,  1. 39; 
after  the  word  " p u b l i c ,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  and  conspicuous  notice  by  day  and  lighted  by 
"  night."—(Mr.  Louis  Sinclair.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 4,1.  41, 
to  leave  out 
"regulation" 
from  the  word 
to  the  end  of  the  line,  in  order  to  insert  the 
words  " N  o  prosecution  shall  be  made  in  the 
"  event  of  an offence being  committed  whereby, 
"  in  consequence  of  fog   or  insufficient  light, 
"  the  owner  shall  have  been  prevented  from 
"  conforming  with  this  regulation"  —  (Mr. 
Louis  Sinclair),—instead  thereof. 

Question, That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
the  Clause,  —  put,  and 

out  stand  part  of 
agreed  to. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  5,1.  2, 
inserted,  to  insert  the 

after  the  words 
words  "  or  motor  car."—(Mr.  Louis  Sinclair.) 

last 

Question,  That  those  words   be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Another  Amendment  made. 
Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  8 (Erection  of  danger  boards  by 

county  councils. 

Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 5,  1.  6, 
after  the  last Amendment,   to  insert  the  words 
"  may  prohibit  motor  cars  above  any  width 
"  which  they  consider  necessary  for  safety  from 
"  entering  any  narrow  road  within  their  areas, 
"  and may  cause  to  be put up  sign-posts to  give 
"  notice  to this  effect, and."—(Mr.  Wylie.)

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 5,1.  6, to 
leave  out the word "  shall,"  in order to  insert  the 
word  " may " — ( M r.  Brigg),—instead  thereof. 

Question  proposed,  That  the  word  "  shall" 
stand  part  of  the  Clause  :—Amendment,  by 
leave,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment  proposed,   in  p.  5,1.  8, 
after  the  word  "places,"   to  insert  the  words 
"  on  main  roads  where  the  surface  is  being 
"  remetalled  before  rolling,  and."—(Mr.  Scott 
Montagu.)

Question,  That  those  words   be  there  inserted, 

—put,  and  negatived. 

Clause,  as amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  9  ( P e n a l t i e s ). 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p. 5,  1. 10, after  the 
word  "  under," to  insert  the  words  "  section  one 
"  of  this  Act."—(Mr.  Scott  Montagu.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words   be  there 

inserted,—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Other  Amendments  made. 
Another  Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  o,  1. 16, 
at  the  end, to  add  the  words  "  provided  that 
"  a  person  driving  a  motor  cycle  shall  not 
"  be  liable to  penalties  exceeding  one-half   of 
"  the  penalties  under  this  Act."—(Mr.  Scott 
Montagu.)

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  added,— 

put, and  negatived. 

Clause/as  amended,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  10,  disagreed   to. 
CLAUSES,  N o.   11  to  N o.  13,  agreed  to. 

V O L.   158. 

CLAUSE,  NO.  14 
servants  of  the  Crown). 

( A p p l i c a t i on  

o f  A ct  

to 

Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  5,  1.  37,  at  the 
end,  to  add  the  words  "except   in  cases  in 
"  which  permission  to  exceed  the limit  provided 
"  under  this  A ct  has  been  given  under  the 
"  hand of  the  Secretary  of  State."—(Mr.  Scott 
Montagu.) 

Question,  That  those  words  be  there  added,— 

put,  and  negatived. 
Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  15,  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  16,  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E,  N O.   1 7  (Application  to  Ireland). 
Amendment  proposed, in  p. 6,1.39, at the  end, 

to  add  the  words— 

" ( 3)  The  Criminal  Evidence  Act,  1898, 
"  except  sections  five  and  seven,  shall, for  the 
"  purpose  of  this  Act,  be  deemed  to  be  in 
"  force."—(Major  Jameson.) 

Question  proposed,  That  those  words  be  there 

added  :—Amendment,  by  leave,  withdrawn. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
CLAUSE,  No.  18  (Interpretation,  commence­

ment,  and  short  title). 

Amendment  proposed, in  p.  7,1.  8,  to  leave 
out  the  word  "January,  "   in  order  to  insert  the 
word  " M a r c h " — ( M r.  Scott  Montagu),—instead 
thereof. 

Question,  That  the  word  "  January  "  stand 

part of  the  Clause,—put,  and  agreed  to. 

Clause  agreed  to. 
A  Clause  (Mode   of  summons)—(Mr.  Scott 
Montagu)—brought  up,  and read  the  first  time. 
Motion  made,  and  Question  put,  That  the 

Clause  be  read  a second  time  ; 
The  Committee  divided. 
Tellers  for  the J" Mr.  Scott  Montagu,

Yeas, 

(Mr.  Charles  Seely: 

Tellers  for   thJSv 
Noes, 

Alexander  AclandA 
f 
I 

\ ^ H o f \ 
(Mr.  Anstruther: 

„ 

8 9 ­

A  Clause  (Duration)  added. 
Another  Clause  (Exemptions)—(Mr.  Scott 

Montagu)—brought  up,  and  read  the  first  time. 
Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  the  Clause 

be  read  a  second  time,—put,  and  negatived. 

Bill,  as amended, to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Bill  317. 

Committee,  be  taken  into  consideration  upon 
Monday  n e x t;  and   be  printed. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood 

reported  from   Board of 

the  Committee  on  Board  of  Agriculture  and  Agriculture 
Fisheries  [Salaries,  &c.]  a  Resolution;  which  ^ l a r ^ f  e 
was read,  as followeth: 

That it  is expedient  to  authorise  the payment, 
out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament,  of 
any  Salaries  and  Expenses  which  may  become 
payable  under  any  A ct   of  the  present  Session 
to  transfer  to  the  Board  of  Agriculture  powers 
and  duties  relating  to  the  Industry  of  Fishing, 
and  to  amend  the  Board  of  Agriculture  Act, 
1889. 

The  said  Resolution,  being  read  a  second 

time,  was  agreed  to. 

The  Railways  (Electrical  Power)  Bill  was, Railways 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and (Electrical 
P o w e r> B i lL 
passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do; carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

3  F 

The 

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7 th—8th  August. 

1903.  [No. 110, 

Expiring 
Laws 	
Continuance 
BiU. 	

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Committee  on  the  Expiring  Laws  Continuance 
B i l l; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will, upon  Monday 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee.  	

outb  African 
Loan  and  W ar 
Contribution 
B i l l. 

The  South  African  Loan  and  War  Contribu-
tion  Bill  was,  according  to  Order,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to  	

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

N a vy  and 
A r my 	
Expenditure, 	
1901-2. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  reported  from  the	   Com-
mittee  on  Navy  and  Army  Expenditure,  1901-2, 	
several Resolutions;  which were  read,  as  follow: 

7	  -
8  -

Whereas it appears by the  Navy  Appropriation 	
Account for the year ended the 31st day  of  March 
1902, and  the  Statement  appended  thereto,  as 
follows,  viz.:— 

12	 

(a)  That  the  Gross Expenditure  for  certain 
Navy  Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of 
-
such  Expenditure  by	  a  Total  Sum   of  13  -
£ . 205,224  2s.  6<Z., as  shown  in  Column  14  ­
No.  1  of  the  Schedule  hereto  appended, 
while  the  Gross  Expenditure  for  other 
Navy  Services  fell  short  of  the  Estimate 
of  such  Expenditure   by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£.220,819  4s.  Id.,  as  shown  in  Column 
No.  2 of  the  said  appended  Schedule,  so 
that  the  Gross  Actual  Expenditure  for 
the whole of  the  Navy  Services fell  short 
of  the  Gross  Estimated  Expenditure   by 
the  Net  Sum  of  £.15,595  lp.  Id. ; 

Schedule. 

Gross  Expenditure. 

Appropriations  in  Aid. 

Number 

Navy Services, 	

of 	

Vote, 

1901-1902. 
-':  Votes.  ' • 

Eioessesof 
Aotual over 	
Estimated 
Gross 

Surpluses of 
Estimated 
over Actual 
Gross 

Expenditure.  Expenditure. 

1. 

2. 

Deficiencies 
of  Actual as 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Receipts. 
3. 

Snrpluses 
of  Actual  as 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Receipts. 
4. 

Wages, &o. of Officers, 
Seamen,  and  Boys,  

Coast  Guard,  and  

Royal Marines 

Victualling: 
Clothing 
Navy 

and 
for  the 

Medical  Establish-
ments and Services 

Martial Law 
Kdurational Services 
Scientific Services  -
- Royal Naval Reserves 
.  Shipbuilding,  Re­

pairs, Maintenance, 
&c.: 

Personnel  ­
Sec. 1 
-
-
Materiel 
Seo. 2 
Contract Wort  -
Sec. 3  Naval Armaments  -
Works,  Buildings, 
and  Repairs,  at 
Home  and  Abroad 
Miscellaneous  Effec-

10 

-
-

tive Services 
Admiralty Office 
Half  Pay,  Reserved 
and Retired Pay 
Naval  and  Marine 
Pensions,Gratuities, 

and  Compassionate  

Allowances 

Civil  Pensions  and 

£.  s.  a. 

£.  s.  a. 

£.	  s.  a.  £.  s.  a.

39,328  19  8 

6,168  16  10 

3,749  7 

-

-

921  10  3 

742  5  10  	

11,570  2 

-

6,831  15  5 

2  14  8

45,773  16  10 

18,822  18  5 
86,826  19  8 

13,763  19  1

503  10  2
38  4  «

3,247  1  5
82  14  4

886  3  1
70,164  7  1

77,974  15,  9  36,800  10  11 
24,989  10 

-

67,440 

-

38,324  12  » 

-

22,052  7  3

35,940  -
9 
4,975  6  7 

44,329  6  10 

5  9  9 

16,354  11  4 

824  12 

0,314  19  7 

Gratuities 

Amount;  wzitten  off 
as irrecoverable  -

3,704  13  11 

-

3,897  -  10 

1,445  12  9 

12  6  11 

205,224  2  6 

220,819  4  1 

89,684  -  11  168,173  16  8

Net Surplus,  £ . 15,595  1  7  Net Surplus, £ . 78,689  15  9
-­
^ 

-	 

v-

—

Surplus  surrendered to the Exchequer  -

-   £ .  94,184  17  4 

( b)  That  the  Receipts   in  Aid   of  certain 
Grants  for  Navy  Services fell short  of  the 
Total  Estimated  Receipts  by  the  Sum  of 
£.89,584  0s.  lid.,  as  shown  in  Column 
No.  3   of  the  said  appended  Schedule, 
while  the  Receipts  in A id   of  other  Navy 
Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of  such 
Receipts   by  a  Total  Sum   of  £.168,173 
16s.  8d.,  as  shown  in  Column  No.  4   of 
the  said  appended  Schedule,  so  that  the 
Total  Actual  Receipts   in  Aid   of  the 
Grants  for  Navy  Services  exceeded  the 
Total  Estimated  Receipts   by  the  Net 
Sum of  £ .  78,589  15s.  9d.; 

(c)  That  the  resulting  Differences  between  	
the  Exchequer  Grants  for  Navy  Services 
and the  Net  Expenditure  are  as  follows, 
viz.  :— 

£.	 

s.  d. 

Total  Surpluses 

2 7 5 , 7 79 

5   1 1 

Total  Deficits 

1 8 1 , 5 9  4 

8 

1 

Net Surplus 

£.  94,184  17  4 

And  whereas the  Lords  Commissioners   of  His 
Majesty's  Treasury  have  temporarily  authorised 
the  application,  in reduction  of  the  Net  Charge 
on  Exchequer  Grants for certain Navy  Services, 
of  the  whole  of  the  Sums  received  in  excess  of 
the  Estimated  Appropriations  in  Aid,  in  respect 
of  the  same  Services,  and  have  also  temporarily 
authorised  the  application  of  so  much of the  said 
Total  Surpluses  on  certain  Grants  for  Navy 
Services  as  is  necessary  to  Cover  the  said  Total 
Deficits  on  other  Grants  for  Navy  Services  : 

1.  That  the  application   of  such  Sums  be 

sanctioned. 

Whereas it appears by the Atmy  Appropriation 
Account far the year ended  the 31st day  of  March 
1902,  and  the  Statement  appended  thereto,  as 
follows,  viz.:—

(a)  That the Gross  Expenditure  for  certain 
Army  Services  exceeded  the  Estimate   of 
such  Expenditure   by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£.4,796,909  14s. l id.,  as shown in  Column 
No.  1  of  the  Schedule  hereto  appended, 
while  the  Gross  Expenditure  for  other 
Army  Services  fell  short  of  the  Estimate 
of  such  Expenditure   by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£ . 2,923,978  7s.  2d.,  as shown  in  Column 
No.  2  of  the  said  appended  Schedule,  so 
that  the  Gross  Actual  Expenditure  for 
the whole  of  the  Army  Services  exceeded 
the  Gross  Estimated  Expenditure   by  the 
Net  Sum  of  £ .  1,872,931  7s.  9d. ; 

( b)  That  the  Receipts   in  Aid   of  certain 
Army  Services  fell  short  of  the  Estimate 
of  such  Receipts   by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£ . 235,231  13s.  Qd., as  shown  in  Column 
No.  3   of  the  said  appended  Schedule, 
in  Aid   of  other 
while  the  Receipts  
Army  Services  exceeded  the  Estimate 
of  such  Receipts   by  a  Total  Sum   of 
£.2,362,289  3s.  8d.,  as  shown  in  Column 
No.  4  of  the  said appended  Schedule,  so 
that the  Total  Actual  Receipts   in  Aid   of 
the  Grants  for  Army  Services  exceeded 
the  Total  Estimated  Receipts   by  the  Net 
Sum of  £ . 2,127,057  10s.  2d.; 

( c)  That  the  resulting  Differences  between 
the  Exchequer  Grants  for  Army  Services 
and  the  Net  Expenditure  are  as follows, 
viz.:— 

£ . 

s.  d. 

Total  Surpluses  -  3,773,058  9  4
-  3,518,932  6  11 
Total  Deficits 
-  £.254,126  2  5

Net  Surplus 

And 

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th—8th August. 

'403 

And  whereas  by  a  Vote   of  Parliament  during 
the  present  Session  (House   of  Commons  Paper, 
No.  255,   of  1903)  a further  Sum  of  £ . 1 00  has 
been  granted  for  the  Expenditure   of  the  year 
1901-2,  and  the  appropriation  of  additional 
Receipts  in  Aid   of  such  Expenditure  has  been 
sanctioned to the Amount of  £.1,872,831  7s.  9d.  : 
And  whereas the Lords  Commissioners   of  His 
Majesty's  Treasury  have  temporarily  authorised 
the  application  of  so  much  of  the  said  Total 
Surpluses  on  certain  Grants  for  Army  Services 
as  is  necessary  to  cover  the  said  Total  Deficits 
on  other  Grants  for  Army  Services : 

2.  That  the  application   of  such  Sums  be 

sanctioned. 

Schedule. 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4.  ; 

1.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.530,000,   be  Medical  


granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  

for  the  Pay,  &c.  of  the  Medical  Establishment,  
and for  Medicines, &c., which will  come  in  course  

of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the 
31st  day  of  March  1904.  


eD  '  


2.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ . 1,838,000, be  Transport  and 

granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  Ihe  Charge  ®emounts. 
for  Transport  and Remounts,  which will  come   in 
course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

3.  That  a Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  1,822,000,  be  Clothing 
granted to  His Majesty,  to defray the  Charge for   Establish-
Clothing  Establishments  and  Services,  which  g^vic™ 
will  come  in  course  of  payment  during  the  year 
ending  on the  31st  day  of  March  1904. 

Army Services, 
1901-1903. 
Votes. 

Pay,  &c.  of  Army 
(General Staff, Regi­
ments, Reserve,  and 
Departments)  -

Medical 

Establish­

&c.  -

ments :  Pay, <fce. 
Militia:  Pay,  Bounty, 
-
Yeomanry  Cavalry: 
Pay  and  Allowances 
Volunteer  Corps: Pay 

-

and Allowances 
Transport  and  Re­

moants 

-
Provisions, Forage, and 

other Supplies  -

Clothing 

Establish­

Warlike  and 

ments  and  Services 
other 
Stores:  Supply  and 
-
Repair 

Works, Buildings,  and 
Repairs  :  Cost,  in­
cluding  Staff 
Engineer Services 

for 
-
for 
Military Education  -
Miscellaneous Effective 

Establishments 

Services 

-
War  Office  :  Salaries 
and  Miscellaneous 

Non-effective  Charges 

for Offloers, &c. 

Non-effective  Charges 

for Men, &c. 

Superannuation,  Com­
pensation, and  Com­
Allow­
passionate 
-
-
-
ances 
Balances irrecoverable 

Gross Expenditure. 

Appropriations in Aid. 

Excesses of 
Actual over 
Estimated 
Gross 

Surpluses of 
Estimated 
over Actual 
Gross 

Expenditure.  Expenditure. 

1. 

2. 

Deficiencies 
of Actual as 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Reoeipts. 
3. 

of Actual as 
compared 
with 
Estimated 
Receipts. 
4. 

£.  s. a. 

£. 

».  d. 

£.  s. a. 

1,068  5 .  6 

9,267  3  7 

227,385  3  1 

1,066,248  1  8 

7,802  5  5 

2,285,301  19  3 

1,506,875  16 

-

141,624  16  8 

24,276  14  2 

160,802  17  3 

2,770  9  3 

-

6 

0 

1,275  12  7 

168,046  2  7 

1,188,161  11  ­

79,147  18  4 

1,110,777  16  11 

378,466  18  6 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

(Supplementary)  Estimates,  1903-4.  


Class  V I I. 

,  

. J 

4 .  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  8 , 0 0 0,   be  Visit  of  the 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  President  of 
the  French 
B  r 
which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during Republic. 
the  year  ending   on the  31st day   of  March  1904, 
for  a  Grant  in  Aid  of  the  Expenses  incurred  in 
connection  with  the Visit of  the President  of  the 
French  Republic  in  England  in July  1903. 

a 

i 

, 

5 .  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.123,334,   be  Ireland 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  defray the  Charge  Development 
which  will  come  in course  of  payment  during  the
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for 
the  Ireland  Development  Grant  (Grant  in  Aid). 

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n t

Army  (Excesses),  1901-2. 

6.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  100,  be  

granted to  His  Majesty,  to make  good  Excesses  

of  Army  Expenditure  beyond  the  Grants,  for  

the year  ending  the  31st day   of  March  1902.  


6,188  4 

-

3,614  16  11 

time  ; 

33,895  11  6 

The  said  Resolutions  being  read  a  second 

425,727  14  9 

316  16  4

The  first  two  Resolutions  were  agreed  to. 
The  Third  Resolution  was  postponed. 
And  the  subsequent  Resolutions  were  agreed 

414,059  16  6 

23,207  5  8 

to. 


77,778  19  9 

Ordered,  That  the  postponed  Resolution   be  


taken  into consideration  upon  Monday  next-


41,391  8  9 

64,448  5  8 

24,676  10 

-

81,166  9 

i 

1,565  3  1 
13,145  18  9 

Add Excess Vote  -

4,796,909  14  11  2,923,978  7  2 

2,362,289  3  8 

100 

-

4,796,909  14 11  2,924,078  7  2  235,231  IS 

12,289 3  8 

Net Deficit, £. 1,872,831  7  9  Net Surplus £. 2,127,057  10  2 

Net Surplus 

£.  254,226  2  5 

The  said  Resolutions,  being  read  a  second 

time, were  agreed  to. 

Military 
Works  Bill.  Order, read  the  third time,  and  passed. 

The  Military  Works  Bill  was,  according   to 

Ordered,  That  the Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Housing  of 
the  Working  Committee  on  the  Housing  of  the  Working 
(No.  2)  Bill.  Classes  (No.  2)  B i l l; 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bills  of  

Second  Reading   of  the  Bills  of  Exchange  A ct  Exchange  

(1882)  A m e n d m e n p i lf  f X ^  ]  ;  


Ordered, 

I  hat  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  Bill  [Lords.]  


upon  M o n d ay  next.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   London  

into consideration  the Amendments  made  by  the  Education  

Lords  to  the  London Education  Bill;  

BU1­

Ordered,  That  the said  Amendments  be  taken 

into  consideration  upon  Monday  next. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being read, for resuming   Revenue  Bill, 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the Amendment  which, 
upon  the  30th  day  of  July  last,  was proposed   to 
be made  to  the  Question,  That  the  Revenue  Bill 
be now  read  a  second  time; 

Ordered, That the Debate  be further  adjourned 

till  Monday  next. 

The  Public  Works  Loans  Bill  was,  according   Public  Works 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  upon  Monday 

to  Order,  read the  third  time,  and passed. 

Loans  Bill. 

next,  resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

Public 
BniMings 
xpenses 

The  Public  Buildings  Expenses  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time;  and 
i  .  c o m m j ^  e ( j  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House, 

for  Monday  next. 

Supply 
[3rd  August, 
Evening 
Sitting] 
Beport. 

Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood  reported  from 
the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  3rd  day  of 
this  instant  August  (Evening  Sitting)  several 
Resolutions;  which  were  read,  as follow  r 

VO L.   158. 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved itself   Board of 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Board  of  Agriculture  Agriculture 
and Fisheries  Bill  [Lords].  

" g  f 

( In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  1   t o  N o.   3 ,  agreed  to. 
Schedule  agreed  to. 
Bill  to be  reported. 

3  1?  2 

Mr. 

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7th—8th—10th August 

1903. 

[No. 110.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Mr. 
Cochrane  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him   to 
report  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Isle  of  Man 
(Customs) 
Bill. 

The  House,  according  to  Order, resolved  itself 
into  a  Committee  on  the  Isle  of  Man  (Customs) 
Bill 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  NO.  1  t o  N o.   4 ,  agreed  t o. 
Schedules,  Nos.  1 and 2,  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  Mr. 
Cochrane  reported,  That  the  Committee  had 
gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him   to 
report  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

Sheep  Scab 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  as 
amended  in  the  Standing  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

upon  Monday  next. 

into  consideration 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take 
the  Burgh  Police 
(Scotland)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing 
Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was accordingly  read  the  third 
time, and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take 
into  consideration  the  Town  Councils 
(Scotland)  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Standing 
Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time, and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 

take  into  consideration  the  Marriages  Legalisa­
tion  Bill,  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire their  concurrence. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  South 
Western  and  Isle  of  Wight  Junction  Railway 
Bill  [Lords], without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  the  Scottish 
[Lords],  with 

Central  Electric  Power  Bill 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Wick  and 
Pulteney  Harbours  Order  Confirmation  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

Burgh  Police 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 

Town 
Councils 
(Scotland) 
©ill. 

Marriages 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

South 
Western  and 
Iste  of  Wight 
Junction 
Railway  Bill 
[Loi'ds.]
Vide  Supple­
ment to  th 3 
Votes. 

Scottish 
Central 
Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords,]
Vide  Supple­
ment  to the 
Votes. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Wick  and 
Pulteney 
Harbours 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Seaforth  and  Seaforth and 

Sefton Junction Railway  Bill, with  Amendments; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of Railway  Bill. 
this  House. 

Sefton 
Junction 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Coventry  Coventry 
Electric 
Tramways 

Electric  Tramways  Bill,  with  Amendments; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  Bill. 
this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Strabane  and  Strabane  and 
Letterkenny 
Railway  Bill 

Letterkenny  Railway Bill  (now Strabane,  Raphoe, 
and  Convoy  Railway  Bill),  with  Amendments  ;  (now  Strabane, 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  Raphoe,  and 
this  House. 

Convov 
Railway  Bill.) 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  East  Ham 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  East  Ham  Improvement 
Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

Improvement 
Bill. 

Resolved,  That  the  Statement   of  the  Esti-  Greenwich 
mated  Expenditure  of  Greenwich  Hospital  and H o s p i t a 1' 
of  Travers'  Foundation  for  the  year  1903-4   be 
approved.—(Mr.  Pretyman.) 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  at  the  rising  Adjournment, 

of  the  House  this  day,  adjourn till Monday  next. 
—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-Hood.) 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of  

the  House   of  the  28th  day  of  July  last,  

Mr.  Speaker adjourned the House  without  

Question  put,  it  being  then ten  minutes  

before  Three   of  the  clock  on  Saturday  

morning,  till  Monday  next.  


[ N o.  1 1 1 .] 

Monday,  10th  August,  1903. 

The  House  met  at Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

TH  E  House  proceeded to take  into considera-  Dover 

tion  the  Amendments  made by  the  Lords  to  Corporation 

the  Dover  Corporation  Bill;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera- Hainan!t  "  

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  Forest  Bill.  

Hainault  Forest  Bill;  and  the  same were  twice  

read,  and  agreed  to.  


Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Kingston­
tion the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  ^pon-Hull 
Kingston-upon-Hull  Corporation  B i l l;  and  the   BilL 
same  were twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Coventry 

take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made   r^lectric 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Coventry  Electric  Tram- Bjjimways 
ways  B i l l;  and  the  same  were  twice  read,  and 
agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

The 

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5th—(Uh 

August 

'405 


Seaforth  and 
Sefton 
Junction 
Railway  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Seaforth  and  Sefton 
Junction  Railway  Bill;  and  the  same  were 
twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Strabane,

Raphoe,  and

Railway  Bill,

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
Jnt0  consideration  the  Amendments  made   by 
  the  Lords  to  the  Strabane, Raphoe,  and  Convoy

Railway  Bill; 

Mr.  Secretary  Ahers-Douglas  presented,   by  Workmen's 
His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Statistics   o f  Compensation. 
Proceedings  under  the  Workmen's  Compensa­
tion  Acts,  1897  and  1900,  and  the  Employers' 
Liability  Act,  1880, during  the  year  1902. 

Copy   of  First  Report   of  the  Commissioners  Coal  Supplies 

appointed  to inquire  into  the  subject  of the  Coal  (Boyal 
Resources  of  the  United  Kingdom.  Vol.  1.,   CommiSinon-> 
Report.  Vol.  II.,  Minutes   of  Evidence  and 
Appendix.  Vol.  III.,  Supplement. 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas  also  presented,   Advertise­

—Return  to  an  Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated   ments 
the  9th  day  of  March  last,  for  Returns  relative  countries.) 
323 
to Advertisements  (Foreign  Countries).

Ordered, That  the  said  Amendments   be  taken 

into  consideration  To-morrow. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and that the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Bangor 
Corporation 
Bill  [Lords.] 

Hastings 
Harbour 
District 
Railway  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Bangor  Corporation  Bill  [Lords]  was 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amend­
ments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with Amendments;  to 
which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

A  Motion  being  made,  That  the  Hastings
Harbour  District  Railway  Bill  [Lords]  be  now 
read  the  third  time; 

The  Deputy  Chairman,   by  His  Majesty's 
Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That  His 
Majesty,  having  been  informed   of  the  purport 
of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  His 
Majesty's  interest is  concerned, that  the  House 
may  do  therein  as they  shall think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

passed, with  Amendments. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Mid  Yorkshire 
Tramways 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Mid  Yorkshire  Tramways  Bill  [Lords'] 
was  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

North 
Western 
Electricity 
aud  Power-
Gas  nm 
[Lords.] 

The  North  Western  Electricity  and  Power-
Gas  Bill  [Lords]  was,  according   to  Order,  read 
the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with Amendments  ;  to 
which this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Auchteraider 
Town  Council 
Order 
Confirmation. 

Auchlerarder 
Town  Council 
Or ler 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  leave   be  given  to  bring  in  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899,  relating  to  the  Burgh  of  Auchterarder: 
And  that  the  Lord  Advocate  and  Mr.  Solicitor 
General  for  Scotland  do  prepare,  and  bring 
it  in. 

The  Lord  Advocate  accordingly  presented  a 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating  to  the  Burgh  of  Auchterarder: 
And  the  same  was  read  the  first  time;  and 
ordered  to  be  taken 
morrow. 

into  consideration  T o­

Public 
Petitions. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 

Several  Public  Petitions  were  presented,  and 

read  ;  and  ordered to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

VO L.   158. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,   by  His  Ma-   Secondary 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  for  the  year 
1903,  by  Sir  Henry  Craik,  K.C.B.,  on  Secondary
Education  in  Scotland. 

a

The  Lord  Advocate  also  presented,  pursuant   Public  Health 

to  the  directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—  S^jgg'P 
Copy  of  Order  of  the  Local  Government  Board  
for  Scotland under  the Public  Health  (Scotland) 
Act,  1897, constituting  the  Local  Authority   of 
the  Burgh  of  Glasgow  the  Port  Local  Authority 
of  the  Port   of  Glasgow. 

0  ' 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,   by  His  Ma- Statistical 

Abstract 
jesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Statistical  Abstract  (United 
for  the  United  Kingdom   in  each  of  the  last  Kingdom.) 
fifteen  years,  from  1888  to  1902. 
Number.] 

[Fiftieth 

Copy  of  Statistical  Tables  relating  to  the Colonial 

Colonial  and  other  Possessions  of  the  United 
Kingdom.  Part  X X V I .  ,  for the year  1901. 

Statistics. 

Copy  of  Statistical  Abstract  for  the  several  Statistical 
Colonial  and  other  Possessions  of  the  United  (Colonies.) 
Kingdom  in  each  of  the  last  fifteen  years,  from 
1888  to  1902. 

[Fortieth  Number.] 

Abstract 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return Tramways 
and  Light 
to  an  Order,  dated  the  6th  day  of  July  last,  for 
Railways 
a	  Return  relative  to  Tramways  and  Light (Street  and 
Railways  (Street  and  Road). 

Road.) 

No.  324. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  13th  day  of  Harbour 
August  1901, for  a Return  from  the Authorities Authorities, 
JSio- <52°­
of  the  Harbours,  &c. of  the  United  Kingdom,—• 
(1)  Giving  a description  of  Works  executed  

within  the  last twenty  years,  distinguish- ;  

ing  piers,  docks,  dredging,  lighting  and  

buoying,  other  Works,  and  giving  the  

total  Cost  of  Works  under  each  head  ;  

(2)	  Giving  present  area  and  depth  of 
accommodation  in  Harbour  for  ships  and  

boats,  as  compared  with  area  and  depth  

twenty  years  since;  


(3)  Giving	   the  names  of  the  Engineers 
if  any  Engineers' 
employed, 
Reports  on  the  Harbour  Works  have  

been made,  and by  whom  and  when ; 


stating 

( 4)  Giving   an  account  of  the  present  state  

of  the  Works,  including  depth   of  water  

at low  water  on  the bar  or  entrance  ;  


(0)  Giving  the	   time  of  high  water  at  full  

and  change  of  the  moon,  also  the  rise  of  

the  tide  at  ordinary  springs  and  neaps 
above  low-water  mean  spring  tide  ;  


(6)  Giving	   a  statement of  the  Income  for  • 
the  last  twenty  years  arising  from  tolls, 
dues, and rates  ; 

( 7)  Stating,	   in  the  case  of  a  Fishery 
Harbour,  the  ordinary  draft   of  fishing

vessels  when  loaded  ;  


(8)  Giving  Copies   of  existing  Harbour 

Bye-laws  and  Regulations; 

3  F  3 

(9)  Giving 

 
 










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10th August. 

1903. 

[No. 1*1. 


( 9)	   Giving  the name  and  constitution of the 
Trustees,  Managers,  or  Owners  of  the 
Harbour  or  Harbour  Works; 

Wales:  A nd  the  same  was ordered   to  be read  a 
second  time  To-morrow  ;  and to  be  printed. 

(10)	  Stating  whether  the  Harbour  Autho­

Ordered,  That  on  this  day,  notwithstanding  Business  of 

rity  is  constituted  by  Statute  or  by 
the 
Provisional  Order,  and  quoting 
Statute  or  Provisional  Order  ; 

(11)  Giving  the	   limits of  the  Harbour  as 
defined by  Statute  or  Provisional  Order, 
distinguishing  (1)  conservancy  jurisdic­
In  cases  where 
tion  and (2)  rating  area.  
the limits  are  not  so  defined, stating  what 
are the  recognised  limits  and  quoting  the 
Authority  therefor. 

anything in Standing Order No.  15, Businessother  
than Business  of  Supply  may  be  taken  before 
Midnight, and  Proceedings  on Report  of  Supply 
may be  taken  after  Midnight.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

H" n se 
PP y--> 

Mr.  Chancellor  of  the  Exchequer  reported  Supp'y 

from the  Committee  of  Supply  of  the  6th  day  o f g  ™
  a l l o t t cd 
this  instant  August  (Evening  Sitting)  several  reth August, 
Resolutions;  which  were  read,  as follow  : 

« 

\  Sitting] 
Report. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do lie  upon the 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Returns  be  printed. 

Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  

Estimates,  1903-4.  


Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His 
Colonial 
Conference,  Majesty's  Command,—Copy  of  Correspondence 
1902. 
relating  to  the  proposed  publication   of  the 
Report  of 
the  Colonial 
Conference  in  London  in  1902. 

the  Proceedings  of 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  His  Majesty's 
Irish  Land 
(pS™eeSdtags) Command,—Copy  of  Return  of  the  Proceedings 
'  of  the  Irish  Land  Commission  under  the  Land 
Law  Acts,  the  Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts,  1883­
1891,  and  the  Land  Purchase  Acts,  during  the 
months of  March  and  April  1903. 

Servitude Acts 

Wyndham  also  presented,  pursuant  to 

(Conditional 
Licence.) 

directions  of  an Act   of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Licence  under  the  Penal  Servitude  Acts 
granted  by  His  Majesty   to  Michael  Council, 
a  Convict,  permitting  him  to  be  at  large,  to 
which  are  annexed  conditions  other  than  those 
contained  in  Schedule  A  of  the  Penal  Servitude 
Act,  1864. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers   do  lie  upon 

the  Table. 

Class  I. 
1.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £ .  321,697,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  complete  the  Sum 
necessary  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come 
in  course  of  payment  during  the  year  ending  on 
the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for  Rates  and 
Contributions  in  lieu  of  Rates,  &c.,  in  respect 
of  Government  Property,  and  for  Rates   on 
Houses  occupied   by  Representatives  of  Foreign 
Powers,  and  for  the  Salaries  and  Expenses   of 
the Rating  of  Government Property Department, 
and for  a Contribution  towards  the  Expenses   of 
the  Metropolitan  Fire  Brigade. 

Class   I . 

2.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  ,£. 133.342,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will  come  in course  of  payment  during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904, for 
the  following  Services,  included  in  Class  I.  of 
the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz. 

:— 

•'""' 

13.	  Public  Works  and  Buildings,  Ireland 
14.	  Railways,  Ireland
- 

-

-

-

£. 

-  106,128 
27,214 

£ . 1 3 3 , 3 42 

Class  II. 

• 

Trade  Reports  Viscount  Cranborne  presented,   by  His  Ma­
" - - j e s t y '  s 

C o m m a n d > — C o py   of  Diplomatic  and 
Consular  Reports,  Miscellaneous  Series,  No. 
595. 

e n 

3.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £.  366,072,   be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge 
Trade  Reports  Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  which  will  come  in  course of  payment  during  the 
Series*)1 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do lie  upon  the  the  following  Services,  included  in  Class  II.   of 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  3056  and  3057. 

Table. 

Penal 
Servitude 
Bill. 

N o.  3 2 6. 

Ordered, That  there be  laid  before this House, 
a  Copy  of  Memorandum  explanatory  of  the 
provisions  of  the  Penal  Servitude  Bill.—(Mr. 
{secretary  Akers-Douglas.) 

Mr.  Secretary  Akers- Douglas  accordingly 

presented  the  said  Paper.  	

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table;  and be  printed. 

County  of 
Ordered,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  issue  his 
Argyll  (Writ.)  Warrant  to  the  Clerk   of  the  Crown,  to  make 
out  a  New  Writ  for  the  electing   of  a  Member 
to  serve  in  this  present  Parliament  for  the 
County  of  Argyll,  in  the room  of  Donald  Ninian 
Nicol,  Esquire,  deceased.  —  (Sir  Alexander 
Acland-Hood.) 

Ordered, That  there be  laid before this House, 
Assessments 
a  Return  showing  the  Total Amounts   of  Assess-
(Counties, 
Cities,  and  ments  collected  by  County  Councils  and  by 
Burghs) 
Councils  of  Cities  and  Burghs  in  Scotland  for 
(Scotland.) 
the  year  ended  the  15th  day  of  May  1902,  with 
the  Total  Cost   of  Collection  and  the  Cost   of 
Collection  per  cent,   of  Assessments  in  each 
County,  City,  and  Burgh.—(Sir  John  Stirling-
Maxwell.) 

the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.:— 

1.  House   of  Lords  Offices  -
-
2.  House   of  Commons  Offices 
-
5.  Foreign  Office 
7.  Privy  Council  Office 
-
9.  Mercantile  Marine  Services  -

-
-

-

, 

-
-

-

13.  Civil  Service  Commission 
14.  Exchequer  and  Audit 
15.  Friendly  Societies  Registry 
21.  Public  W o r ks  Loan  Commission 
22.  Registrar  General's  Office 
25.  Works  and  Public  Buildings  Office 
26.  Secret  Service 
Scotland:— 

-

-

-

27.  Secretary  f or  Scotland's  Office 
28.  Fishery  Board 
29.  Lunacy  Commission 
30.	  Registrar  General's  Office 
31.  Local  Government  Board 

-

-

Ireland ••— 

32.  Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 
35.  Charitable  Donations  and  Bequests 
37.  Public  Record  Office 
38.  Public  W o r ks  Office 
39.  Registrar  General's  Office 
40.  Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey  -

-
-

-
-

-
-

' 

Class  I I I. 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
. - 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

4,507 
16,820 
34,887 
5,130 
6 8 , 8 60 
25,393 
3S,321 
4,581 
18 
22,942 
37,200 
25,000 

9,985 
10,837 
3,162 
3,145 
9,157 

2,817 
997 
3,348 
20,053 
6,894 
12,023 

£ .  366,072 

Penal 
Servitude 
BiU. 

B i ll  3 1 8. 

4.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  1,402,874, be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge 
Mr.  Secretary  Akers-Douglas,  supported   by  which  will  come  in  course of  payment during  the 
Mr.  Cochrane,  presented  a  Bill   to  amend  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for 
Law  relating  to  Penal  Servitude  in England and  Expenditure  in  respect  of  the following  Services, 
included 

­
in.]  3  E D W.   YII.  	

10 th  August. 

407 

included in  Class  I I I.   of  the  Estimates  for  Civil 
Services,  viz.  :— 

1.  Law  Charges 
-
2.	  Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses 

.. 

-

-

£. 

.  

-
-

- ;  38,984 
-  22,489 

Scotland:— 

10.  Law  Charges  and  Courts  of  Law  -
-
11.  Register  House,  Edinburgh 
-
12.  Crofters  Commission 
-
13.  Prisons  -

-
-
-

-
-

-

-
Ireland:— 

-  52,405 
-  27,053 
- 
2,790 
-  50,840 

14.  Law  Charges  and Criminal  Prosecutions  33,600 
15.  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature and  other 
Legal  Departments  in  Ireland 

-

- 

16.  Land  Commission-
17.  County  Court  Officers, &c. 
-
18.  Dublin  Metropolitan  Police  -
-
19.  Royal  Irish  Constabulary 
20.  Prisons­
-
21.  Reformatory  and Industrial  Schools 
22.  Dundrum,  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum 

-
-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-  57,805 
76,740 
-  66,527 
-  55,468 
-  792,002 
68,508 
-  54,099 
3,564 
- 

£.1,402,874 

Class  I V. 

5.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding   £ .  854,228,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course of  payment during  the 
year  ending  on the  31st day of  March  1904,  for 
Expenditure  in  respect of  the following  Services, 
included  in  Class  I V.  of  the  Estimates  for  Civil 
Services,  viz.:— 

£• 

6.	  Scientific  Investigation,  &c. 

Kingdom)

-

-

-

-

(United 
- 

8.  Public  Education  (Scotland) -
9.  National  Gallery  (Scotland)  -

-
-

45,000 
-  808,828 
400 
- 

£ .  854,228 

Class   V . 
6.  That a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ .  1,236,998,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course  of payment  during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  19Q4, for 
the  following  Services,  included   in  Class  V.  of 
the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.: 

£. 
-  284,780 
1.  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services -
-  445,593 
2.  British  Protectorates  in  Uganda 
-
-  361,525 
3.  Colonial  Services  -	
2,000 
- 
4.  Cypres  (Grant  in  Aid)  -
5.  Telegraph  Subsidies and Pacific  Cable  -  40,100 
-  103,000 
-
6.  Treasury  Chest  Fund 

£ .  1,236,998 

Class  V I. 
7.  That  a  Sum, not  exceeding  £ . 393,521,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will come  in  course of  payment  during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for 
the  following  Services,  included  in  Class  V I. 
of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.  :— 

£. 

-

1.	  Superannuation  and Retired Allowances 

(including  a  Supplementary  Sum  of  

-
£.4,000)­

-  342,914 
2.  Merchant  Seamen's  Fund  Pensions 
1,000 
- 
3.	  Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other 
- 
-
4.  Hospitals  and  Charities,  Ireland 
- 
5.	  Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies 
-

Deficiencies 

Allowances 

-  48,619 

646 
342 

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

£.393,-521  I 

Class  V I I. 
8.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  61,082,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty;   to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will  come  in  course  of  payment  during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  for 
  Class  V I I. 
the	  following  Services,  included   in
of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.:— 

4.  Saint  Louis  Exhibition  -
5.  Repayment  to  the  Civil  Contingencies 
-

Fund	 

-

-

-

-

-

-

£. 
-  50,000 

-  11,082 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 

9.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding   £ .  783,000,  be 
granted  to  His  Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge 
which  will come  in course  of  payment  during  the 
year  ending  on  the  31st day  of  March  1904,  for 
Expenditure  on  the  following  Army  Services, 
including  Army  (Ordnance  Factories),  viz.:— 

] 1.  Establishments  for Military Education -  134,500 
12.  Miscellaneous  Effective Services  -
-  62,000 
13.  War  Office,  Salaries  and  Miscellaneous 
-

Charges 

-
-
Army  (Ordnance  Factories)  -

-  381,500 
-  255,000 

-
-

-

£• 

The  said  Resolutions  being  read  a  second 

time; 

£.783,000 

The  first  five  Resolutions  were  postponed. 
A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
leaving  out 

to 
"   £ .  1,236,998  "  and inserting  " £  .  1,235,998 " 
(Sir  Charles  Dilke),—instead  thereof. 

the  Sixth  Resolution,   by 

And 

the  Question  being  proposed,  That 
"   £ .  1,236,998  "  stand  part of  the  Resolution :— 
The  said  proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave 
of the  House,  withdrawn. 

And  the  Resolution  was agreed  to. 
The  Seventh  and  Eighth  Resolutions  were 

postponed. 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
leaving  out 
" £ . 7 8 2 , 0 0 0 "— 

to  the  Ninth  Resolution,   by 
" £ . 7 8 3 , 0 0 0"  and 
(Mr.  Crooks),—instead  thereof. 

inserting 

And 

the  Question 

being 

put,  That 

"   £ .  783,000 "  stand part of  the Resolution  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Teas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left.  .. 

Tellers  for  t ^ i  v  Alexander  Acland-1 

Yeas 
' 

Hood-> 

) 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Crooks, 

Noes, 

"(Mr.  Shackleton: 

1146. 


"1  54. 

J 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 
A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Committee  in  the  First  Resolution:—And  a 
Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And   it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  further  consideration   of  the  postponed 
Resolutions  stood  adjourned  till this  evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House, according   to  Order, proceeded  to  Supply 
take  into  consideration  the  First,  Second,  Third,   C6th August, 
Fourth,  Fifth,  Seventh,  and  Eighth   of  the  f^togf 
Resolutions  which  were 
reported   Report, 
from  the  Committee   of  Supply;  and  which   [Postponed 
Resolutions  were  then  postponed. 

•
The  First  and  Second  Resolutions  were 

this  day 

^ 

agreed  to. 

the  Third  Resolution,   by 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
leaving  out 
"  £ .  365,972   " — 

to 
inserting 
" £ . 3 6 6 , 0 7 2" 
(Mr.  Weir),—instead  thereof. 

and 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That 
"  £ .  366,072 "  stand  part of  the said Resolution  : 
—And  a Debate  arising  thereupon; 

And  it  being Ten of  the clock, Mr. Speaker,  in  Mr. Speaker 

pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No. 15, put  forth-  Puts the 
with  the  Question  necessary  to  dispose  of  the  fo"ftwith 
Resolution  then under  consideration. 

(pursuant  to 

And  the  Question  being accordingly  put, That   standing 
"  £ . 366,072 "  stand  part of  the  said Resolution  ;  ° r d er  N o  ' 1 5  ) 

V O L.   158. 

£ . 6 1 , 0 82 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t;  

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1903. 

[No. 108. 


The  Noes   to  the  Left.  	
m  n 
1 ellers  xor the  
v 
I eas, 

/» 

f Sir  Alexander  Acland-1 
,	 
r r 
\  Hood,	 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

i «o 

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Weir, 

Noes, 

( Mr.  Hnrmsworth: 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Resolution  was  agreed  to. 

Class  V I I. 

The  outstanding  Resolutions 

reported 

in  Class  VII. 

>  158.  respect of  Class  V I I.   of  the  Civil  Services  Esti-
J 
\  
J 

mates  were  agreed  to. 

Navy  Estimates,  1903-4. 

5g

The  outstanding  Resolutions  reported 
respect  of  the  Navy  Estimates  were  agreed  to. 

in Navy 

Mr.  Speaker 
puts the 
Questions  on 
the  out-
standing 
Reports 
(pursuant  to 
Standing 
Order  No.  15.)  Army  Estimates.  	

Mr.  Speaker  then  proceeded,   in  pursuance  of 
Standing  Order  No.  15,  to  put  forthwith  the 
Questions,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Committee 
reported  in  respect  of  each  Class  of  the  Civil 
Services  Estimates,  the Navy  Estimates,  and  the 

in 

the  outstanding  Resolutions  respect  of  the  Army  Estimates  were  agreed  to.  Estimates, 

Army  Estimates,  1903-4. 
The  outstanding  Resolutions  reported  

in  Army 

1903-1. 

The  Chancellor   of  the  Exchequer  reported  Ways  and 

from  the  Committee   of  Ways  and  Means 
several  Resolutions;  which  were 
read,  as 
follow: 

Means 
[6th  August] 
Eeport. 

1.  That,  towards  making  good  the  Supply   to  Consolidated 

Civil  Services  Estimates,  1903-4.  	

Class  II. 

Class 11. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  this  House  be  granted  to  His  Majesty  for  the  Service   of 
the  year  ending on the  31st  day  of  March  1902, 
the  Sum  of   £ .  100  be  granted  out of  the  Con-
solidated  Fund  of  the  United  Kingdom. 

doth  agree  with  the  Committee 
standing  Resolutions  reported 
Class  II.   of  the  Civil  Services  Estimates; 

in  the  out-
in  respect  of 

Fund. 

The House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for 
-y 
I e a 8 \ 

thoi S\A{exa)ider  Acland-) 

<  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

162. 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Toulmin, 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Bell: 

So it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

} 60. 

Class  I I I. 

Class  IH. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That this  House 
doth  agree  with  the  Committee  in  the  out-
in  respect  of 
standing  Resolutions  reported 
Class  I I I.   of  the  Civil  Services  Estimates  ; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

c 
m  ii 
I ellers for the J 	
„ 
leas, 

fSir  Alexander
<.  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  thej Mr.  Cremer, 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Luke  White: 

So it  was  resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Class  I Y. 

AclandA

165. 

( 
J
'I 	
/ 

Class  IV. 

And  the  Question  being  put, That  this  House 
in  the  out-
in  respect  of 

doth  agree  with  the  Committee 
standing  Resolutions  reported 
Class  IV.   of  the  Civil  Services  Estimates; 

The  House  divided.  	
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
m  „ 
p 
Tellers  for  the I 
Yeas, 

H o o ^ 

\Uv.  Anstruther: 

fSir  Alexander  AclandA 

Tellers  for  t h e M r.  Priestley, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Whitley  Thomson:  J 

So  it  was resolved  in the  Affirmative. 

Class  V I. 

Class  VI. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  this  House 
. doth  agree  with  the  Committee  in  the  out­
standing  Resolutions  reported 
Class  V I.   of  the  Civil  Services  Estimates; 

in  respect  of 

2.  That,  towards  making  good  the  Supply   to 
be  granted  to  His  Majesty  for  the  Service   of 
the  year  ending  on  the  31st day  of  March  1904, 
the  Sum of   £ .  75,392,969  be  granted  out of  the 
Consolidated  Fund   of  the  United  Kingdom. 

The  said  Resolutions  being  read  a  second 

time; 

A  Motion  was made,  and  the  Question  being 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the 

put,  That 
Committee  in the  First  Resolution; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for t h e f  S V ?  W e  
r 
i

H o o d>  

Yeas 
' 

A c l a n d

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

' \
M 6 7 ­
J 
\ 
I M r.  Charles Hobhouse :  J 

' 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Ure, 

Noes, 

So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
A  Motion  was made, and  the  Question  being 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the 

put,  That 
Committee  in  the  Second  Resolution  ; 

59. 

The  House  divided.  

The  Yeas   to  the  Right;  

The  Noes to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for  t h e P V ^ " '^ 
I 
'	 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 
Tellers  for  the fMr.  Whittaker, 

Yeas 
' 

Noes, 

[Mr.  Pirie: 

163. 

f
J 
)
J  59. 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Ordered,  That  a  Bill   be  brought  in  upon  the  Consolidated 
that  the  Chairman  (Appropria •

said  Resolutions  :  And 
of  Ways  and  Means,  Mr.  Chancellor   of  the tion.) 
Exchequer,  and  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot   do  prepare, 
and  bring it  in. 

Fund 

168.  Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  accordingly  presented  a Bill  Consolidated 

J 
to  apply  certain  Sums  out  of  the  Consolidated 
)  59.  Fund  to  the  Service  of  the  years  ending  on  the tion)  Bill. 
Thirty-first  day  of  March  One  thousand  nine 
hundred  and  two  and  One  thousand  nine  hun­
dred  and  four, and  to  appropriate  the  Supplies 
granted  in this  Session  of  Parliament:  And  the 
same  was  read  the  first  time;  and  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time  To-morrow. 

Fund 
(Appropria-

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 
m  ii 
Tellers  for  the 
leas, 

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

r  m  fSir  Alexander  AclandA

Tellers  for  the/Mr.  Moss, 
[Mr.  Rigg: 

Noes, 

So it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

1169. 
J 
\  
J 

6Q 

The  House, according  to Order,  resolved  itself PobUc 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Public  Buildings ^ e n s  S Bill. 
Expenses  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  N o.  1  and  N o.   2,  agreed  to. 
Schedule  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  re 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy Chairman  reported,  That  the  Committee 
had 

	
	
	
	
	


NO.llL]  3  EDW.  'VII. 

10th—lltli  August 

had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him   to 
report  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  London 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  Edj'oatlon 
by  the  Lords  to  the  London  Education  Bill: 
and the  same  were  twice  read, and  agreed  to. 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Addenbrooke's 
Hospital  Bill. 

Poor  Law 
(•Dissolution 
of  School 
Districts  and 
Adjustments) 
Bill. 

Marine  Store 
Dealers 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Licensing 
Acts 
(Scotland) 
Consolidation 
and  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

County 
Courts 
Jurisdiction 
Extension 
Bill. 

Croydon  and 
District 
Electric 
Tramways 
Bill. 

Wood  Green 
Urban  District 
Council  Bill. 

Brighton 
Corporation 
Bill 

[Lords.] 

County  Courts

Extension11
BUienS1°n

B i ll  3 1 9.

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one of  their  Clerks,  as followeth : 
The  Lords  have  agreed  

to  Addenbrooke's 

Hospital  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Poor  Law 
(Dissolution  of  School  Districts  and  Adjust­
ments)  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Marine  Store 
Dealers  (Ireland)  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to 
which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence  of  this 
House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to the  Licensing  Acts 
(Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill, 
with  Amendments;   to  which  the  Lords  desire 
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  County  Courts 
Jurisdiction  Extension  Bill,  with  Amendments  ; 
to  which  the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of 
this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed  to  the  Croydon  and 

District  Electric  Tramways  Bill,  with  Amend­
ments ;  to which the  Lords desire the concurrence 
of  this  House. 

The  Lords   do  not  insist  on  their  Amendment 
to  the  Wood  Green  Urban  District  Council  Bill, 
to  which  this  House  hath  disagreed. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made by  this  House  to  the  Brighton  Corporation 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
' 

L o i   d s   t o  t he
sion  Bill be  taken into consideration To-morrow  ; 
a nd   b e  P a n t e d. 

  County  Courts  Jurisdiction  Exten­

Licensing 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made   by  the 

(Scotland) 
Consolidation 
and  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

B i ll  3 2 0. 

Expiring 
Laws 
Continuance 
Bill. 

Lords  to  the  Licensing  Acts  (Scotland)  Con­
solidation  and  Amendment  Bill  be  taken  into 
consideration  To-morrow  ;  and be  printed. 

The  House, according  to  Order,  resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee  on  the  Expiring  Laws  Con­
tinuance  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  N o.  1  and  N o.   2,  agreed  to. 
Schedule. 
Amendment  proposed,  in  p.  4,  to  leave  out 

Is.  25  and 26.—(Mr.  James  O'Connor.)

Question  proposed,  That  the  words  proposed 

to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the  Schedule  : 

Tuesday,  11 th August,  1903  : 

Question  p u t; 
The  Committee  divided. 
m  n 
c 
sellers  for  the 

xi.  fSir  Alexander  AclandA

I e a S ' 

| Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers for  the/Mr.  James  O'Connor, 

Noes, 

I Mr.  Mac Veagh • 

Schedule  agreed  to. 
Preamble  agreed  to. 
Bill  to be  reported. 

I  121. 
J 
1 
J  3 8. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and  directed  him  to 
report  the  same, without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

VOL.  158. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  Sheep  Scab Bill  was,  according   to  Order,  Sheep  Scab 

read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

BiU* 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the Bill   to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according  

to  Order,  resolved  Housing  of 

itself  into  a  Committee  on  the  Housing  of  the 
Working  Classes  (No.   2)  Bill. 

f o r k i ng 

(No.  2)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,  NO.  1   to  N o.   3,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSE,  No.  4,  amended,  and  agreed  to.  

CLAUSES,  NO.  5   to  N o.  11,  agreed  to.  

CLAUSES,  NO.   12  and  N o.  13,  disagreed  to.  

CLAUSES,  NO.   14  to  N o.  19,  agreed  to.  

Schedule  amended,  and  agreed  to.  

Bill,  as amended,  to  be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Deputy  Chairman  reported, That  the  Committee 
had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 
taken  into  consideration  this 

Committee,  be 
day. 

The  Order  of  the  day being  read, for resuming   Revenue  BiU. 

the  adjourned  Debate  on the Amendment which, 
upon  the  30th  day  of  July  last,  was  proposed 
to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the  Revenue 
Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time; 

Which  Amendment was,  to  leave  out  the  word  

"  now,"  and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  to  

add  the  words  "  upon  this  day  three  months"  

— ( Mr  .Dalziel)-,


And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That  

the  words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part   of  

the  Question:—The  House  resumed  the  said 
adjourned  Debate.  


And  the Question  being put:—It  was resolved 

in  the  Affirmative.  


And  the  Main  Question  being  put;  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  

time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a  second 

time  ;  and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  

whole  House,  for this  day.  


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Board of 
Third  Reading   of  the  Board  of  Agriculture  and  Agriculture 
and  Fisheries 
xn-  i. 
.i  n 
Bill  ^LordiS^ 
Fisheries  Bill  LLords] 

d ' ii  r  t 

• 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  re-committed  to  a 
Committee  of  the  whole  House  in  respect  of  

Clause   ].  


The  House  immediately  resolved  itself  into  


the  Committee.  


(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSE,  No.  1, amended,  and agreed  to.  

Bill,  as  amended, to be  reported.  


Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the  

Deputy  Chairman  reported,  That  they  had 
amended  the  Bill  in  respect  of  Clause  1.  


Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  

Committee,  be  now  taken  into  consideration   :—  

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take  the  

Bill  into  consideration.  


Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time:—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 

3  G 

Ordered, 

 
 




410 

10th—-llth August. 

1903. 

[No. 112. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Isle  of  Man 
(Customs)  

The  Isle of Man  (Customs) Bill was, according 

t 0  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords, and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Light 
Railways  Bill  Second  Beading  of  the  Light  Railways  Bill 
[fords.] 

[  Lords]; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Prevention  of 
Corruption 
Bill  [Lords.]  Bill 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read, for  taking 
into  consideration  the  Prevention   of  Corruption 
as  amended  in  the  Standing 

[Lords], 

Committee; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Port  of 
London  BiU.  Committee  on the  Port  of  London  (re-committed) 

Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  this  day, 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Ireland  Ireland 

Development  Grant  Bill,  without  any  Amend-  e ^ B i U  ^ 
ment. 1 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  Croydon  and 

tion  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Lords  to  the  ^jstrict 
Croydon  and  District  Electric  Tramways  Bill; Tramways 
and  the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

The  House  proceeded   to  take  into  considera-  South 

the  South  Western  and  Isle  of  Wight

tion 
Junction  Railway  Bill  [Lords]. 

Junction !gllt 
Ordered, That  Standing  Orders  223  aud  243  Railway  Bill 

be  suspended,  and that  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  [Lords.]
third  time.—(The  Chairman  of  Ways  and 
Means.) 

The  Deputy  Chairman,   by  His  Majesty's 
Command,  acquainted  the  House,  That  His 
M ajesty,  having  been  informed  of  the  purport 
of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as  far  as  H13 
Majesty's  interest  is  concerned,  that  the  House 
may  do  therein  as they  shall  think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  was  read  the  third  time,  and 

resolve  itself  into  the  said  Committee. 

passed. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
London 
School  Board  Second  Reading  of  the  London  School  Board 
(Hilldrop 
Road  Site) 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

(Hilldrop  Road  Site)  Bill  ; 

this  day. 

; 

Metropolitan 
Improvements  Second  Reading  of  the  Metropolitan  Improve­
(FnndOMl.  m e n tg  ( F u n d s)
 | i U  . 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

this  day. 

Bills  of 
Exchange 
Act  (1882) 
Amendment 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Bills  of  Exchange  A ct 
(1882)  Amendment  Bill  [Lords] ; 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  read  a second  time 

this  day. 

Motor  Cars 
Bill  [Lords.] 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking 
[Lords],

into  consideration  the  Motor  Cars  Bill 
as  amended  in  the  Committee  ; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  taken  into  con­

sideration  this  day. 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  July  last, 
Mr. Speaker  adjourned the  House without 
Question  put,  it  being  then  twenty-five 
minutes  after  One  of  the 
clock  on 
Tuesday  morning,  till  this  day. 

[No.  112.] 

Tuesday,  11th  August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Message from  MR .  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a  


Message  had  been brought  from  the  Lords  


the  Lords. 

by  one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  :  


Patriotic 
Fund  Bill. 

Sugar 
Convention 
Bill. 

Naval  Works 
Bill. 

Post Office 
Sites  Bin. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Patriotic  Fund  


Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Sugar  Con-

vention  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Naval  Works 

Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Post  Office 

Sites  Bill,  Without  any  Amendment, 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

Ordered,  That  in  the  case  of  the  Scottish  Scottish 
Central  Electric  Power  Bill  [Lords]  Standing   Central 
Orders  84,  214,  215,  and  239  be  suspended,  and 
that  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee,  be 
now  taken  into  consideration,  provided  amended 
prints  shall  have  been  previously  deposited. 

g ^ j  6  1 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 

the  Bill  into  consideration. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
be  suspended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  now  read 
the  third  time.—(The  Chairman   of  Ways  and 
Means.) 

The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third  time, 

and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bili  to 
the  Lords,  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed to  the  same,  with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  strabane, 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made  Raphoe.  and 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Strabane,  liaphoe,  and aaUwav 
Convoy  Railway  Bill. 

Railway  Bill. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  the  Title,  p.  1, 
1.  2,  leave  out   ( "  railways")  and  insert   ( "  a 
"  railway "),  the first Amendment,  being  read  a 
second  time; 

A  Motion  was  made,  and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  this  House  doth  agree  with  the 
Lords  in  the  said  Amendment:—And  a  Debate 
arising  thereupon: 

A  Message  was  delivered  by  Thomas Dacres  Royal  Assent. 

Butler,  Esquire,  Yeoman  Usher   of  the  Black 
R o d: 

Mr.  Speaker, 

The  Lords  authorised   by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commission,  for  declaring  His  Royal 
Assent  to  several  Acts  agreed  upon  by  both 
Houses,  desire  the  immediate  attendance  of  this 
Honourable  House  in  the  House  of  Peers,  to 
hear the  Commission  read. 

Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker,  with  the  House, 
went  up  to  the  House   of  Peers:—And  being 
returned; 

'Mr. 

No. 112.J  3  EDW.  YII. 

August 	

411 


Mr.  Speaker  reported, That  the  House,  at  the 
desire  of  the  Lords  authorised   by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commission,  had  been  at  the  House of 
Peers, where a Commission  under the Great  Seal 
was  read,  giving,  declaring,  and  notifying  the 
Royal  Assent  to  the  several  Acts  therein  men­
tioned;  and  that  the  Lords  thereby  authorised 
had  declared  the  Royal  Assent  to  the  said  Acts, 
as follow  : 

1.  Borough  Funds  Act,  1903. 
2.	  Local  Government  (Transfer   of  Powers) 

39.	  Post  Office  Sites  Act,  1903. 
40.	  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 

Limited,  Act,  1903. 

41.	  South  Lancashire  Tramways  Act,  1903. 
42.	  Didcot,  Neiobury,  and  Southampton  Rail­

way  Act,  1903. 

43.	  Great  Southern  and  Western  Railway 

Act,  1903. 

44.	  Saint  Philip  (Regent  Street)  Chapel  Act, 

1903. 

45.	  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  Act, 

Act,  1903. 

3.  Metropolitan  Streets  Act,  1903. 
4.  Public  Offices  Site  (Dublin)  Act,  1903. 
5.  Pistols  Act,  1903. 
6.	  Poor  Law  (Dissolution   of  School  Dis­
tricts  and  Adjustments)  Act,  1903. 
7.  Patriotic  Fund  Reorganisation  Act,  1903. 
8.  Sugar  Convention  Act,  1903. 
9.  Naval  Works  Act,  1903. 
10.	  Ireland  Development  Grant  Act,  1903. 
11.	  Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.   2)  Act,  1903. 

12.	  Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.   3)  Act,  1903. 

13.	  Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.  4)  Act,  1903. 

14.	  Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation 

(No.   5)  Act,  1903. 

15.	  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1)  Act, 

1903. 

16.	  Gas  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2)  Act, 

1903. 

17.	  Water  Orders  Confirmation  Act,  1903. 
18.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 

Orders Confirmation  (No. 5)  Act,  1903. 

19.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.   8)  A«t,  1903. 
20.	  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation (No.  13)  Act,  1903. 
21.	  Drainage  and  Improvement  of  Lands 
Supplemental  (Ireland)  Act,  1903. 
22.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­

visional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   3) 
A c t,  1903. 

23.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ire!and)  Pro­

visional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   5) 
Act,  1903. 

1903. 

46.	  Midland  Great  Western  Railway   of 

Ireland  Act,  1903. 

47.	  Walker  and  Wallsend  Union  Gas  Act, 

1903. 

48.	  Blackheath and Greenwich District  Electric 

Light  Company's  Act,  1903. 

49.	  Derby  Gas  Act,  1903. 
50.	  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District  Tram­

ways  A c t,  1903. 

51.	  Christchurch  and  Bournemouth  Tramways 

Act,  1903. 

52.	  Tynemouth  and  District  Tramways  Act, 

1903, 

53.	  Middlesbrough Corporation  Act,  1903. 
54.	  Taff  Vale Railway  Act,  1903. 
55.	  Sutton  Coldfield Corporation  Act,  1903. 
56.	  City  and  South  London  Railway  Act, 

1903. 

57.	  Newcastle-upon-Tyne 

Electric 

Supply 

Company's  Act,  1903. 

58.	  Romford  and  District  Tramways  Act, 

1903. 

59.	  Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Act,  1903r 
60.	  Woolwich  Borough  Council  Act,  1903. 
61.  Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways  Act, 

1903. 

62.	  Alexandra  Park  and  Palace  Act,  1903. 
63.	  Chatham  and  District  Light  Railways 

Company  Act,  1903. 

64.	  Wiiiesden  Urban  District  Council  Act, 

1903. 

65.	  Exeter  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
66.	  Barry  Railway  Act,  1903. 
67.	  Dewsbury,  Batley,  and  Birstal  Tramways 

Act,  1903. 

68.	  Worthing  Corporation  Tramways  Act, 

24.	  Local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Pro­

1903. 

visional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   7) 
Act,  1903. 

69.	  Great  Northern, Piccadilly,  and  Brompton

Railway  (Various  Powers)  Act,  1903. 

25.	  Perth  Corporation  Tramways  Order 

70.	  London  County  Council  (General  Powers) 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

Act,  1903. 

26.	  Aberdeen  Corporation  Tramways  Order 

71.	  London,  Tilbury,  and  Southend  Railway 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

Act,  1903. 

27.	  Metropolitan  Police  Provisional  Order 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

72.	  Watford  and  Edgware  Railway  Act,  1903. 
73.	  Harrow  Road  and  Paddinaton  Tramways 

28.	  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   1) 

A c t,  1903. 

Act,  1903. 

29.	  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.   2) 

Act,  1903. 

30.	  Irvine  and  District  Water  Board  Order 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

31.	  Rothesay  Corporation  Order  Confirmation 

Act,  1903. 

32.	  Scottish  Episcopal  Clergy  Widows  and 
Orphans' Fund  Order  Confirmation  Act, 
1903. 

33.	  Education  Board  Provisional  Order  Con­

firmation  (London)  Act,  1903. 

34.	  Gas  and  Water  Orders  Confirmation  A c t, 

1903. 

35.	  Glasgow  Corporation 

(Police)  Order 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

36.	  Lanarkshire  Tramways  Order  Confirma-' 

tion  Act,  1903. 

37.	  Wick  and  Pulteney  Harbours  Order  Con­

firmation  Act,  1903. 

74.  London  United  Tramways  Act,  1903. 
75.'  Birmingham  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
76.	  Manchester  Southern  Tramways  Act, 

1903. 

77.	  Castleblayney,  Keady,  and  Armagh  Rail­

way  Act,  1903. 

78.	  Gosport  and  Fareham  Tramways  Act, 

1903. 

79.	  Great  Western  Railway  Act,  1903. 
80.	  Lancashire  and  Yorkshire  and  London  and 
North  Western  Railway  Companies 
(Steam  Vessels)  Act,  1903. 

81.	  Neath,  Pontardawe,  and  Brynaman  Rail­

way  Act,  1903. 

82.	  Chard  Corporation  Gas  Act,  1903. 
83.	  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and 

Improvements  Act,  1903. 

84.	  Kip's  Patents  Act,  J903. 
85.	  Nottinghamshire and  Derbyshire Tramways 

38.	  Addenbrooke's Hospital  Scheme  Confirma­

Act,  1903. 

tion  Act,  1903.  


VOL.  158.  


86.	  West  Bromwich  Corporation  Act,  1903. 

3  G  2 

87.  Hove, 

4 12 	

11th  August. 

1903. 

[No. 112. 

87.	  Hove,  Worthing,  and  District  Tramways 

Act,  1903. 

Works  Facilities  Act,  1870,  during  the  Session 
of  1903. 

88.	  South  Eastern  and  London,  Chatham, and 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  Exports 

Dover  Railways  Act,  1903.  , 

89.	  Scottish  Ontario  and  Manitoba  Land 

Company,  Limited,  Act,  1903. 
90.  Bath  Corporation  Water  A c t,  1903. 
91.	  Dublin,  Wicklow,  and  Wexford  Railway 

Act,  1903. 

92.  Bournemouth Gas  and  Water  Act,  1903. 
93.	  Carmarthenshire Electric  Power  Company 

Act,  1903. 

94.  Bristol  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
95.  Maryport  Harbour  Act,  1903. 
96.  Manchester  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
97.	  Somerset and District  Electric  Power  Act, 

1903. 

98.	  Birmingham  District  Tramways  Act, 

1903. 

99.	  Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway 

(Extension  of  Time)  Act,  1903. 
100.	  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Act, 

1903. 

101.	  London  County  Council  (Money)  Act, 

1903. 

102.	  London  County  Council  (Tramways  and 

Improvements)  Act,  1903. 

103.	  Mullingar,  Kells,  and Drogheda  Railway 

Act,  1903. 

104.	  Fife  Electric  Power  Act,  1903. 
105.	  South  Shields Corporation  Act,  1903. 
106.	  East  Ham  Improvement  Act,  1903. 
107.	  Wood  Green  Urban  District  Council  Act, 

1903. 

108.	  Brighton  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
109.	  Lochnell  Estate  Act,  1903. 
110.	  Pentillie  Estate  Act,  1903. 

Strabane, 
Raphoe,  and 
Convoy 
Railway  Bill. 

It  being  after  a quarter-past Two of  the  clock, 
the  Proceedings  on  consideration  of  the  Lords' 
Amendments  to  the  Strabane,  Raphoe,  and 
Convoy  Railway  Bill  were  postponed,   by 
direction  of  the  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means, 
till  this  evening. 

Public 
Petition. 

Yide  Supple. 
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 

Tramway 
Orders. 

Railway 
Accidents. 

Railway 
Servants 
(Hours  of 
Labour.) 

Foreign 
Import 
Duties. 

Gas and Water

Orders.

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and  read  ; 

and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,   by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report   by  the 
Board  of  Trade  of  their  Proceedings  under  the 
Tramways  A c t,  1870.  during  the  Session   of 
1903. 

Copy  of  Returns of  Accidents  and  Casualties 
as reported  to the  Board  of  Trade by  the  several 
Railway  Companies  in  the  United  Kingdom 
during  the  six  months  ended  30th  June  1U03 ; 
together  with  Reports  of  the  Inspecting  Officers 
of  the  Railway  Department  to  the  Board  of 
Trade  upon  certain  Accidents  which  were 
inquired  into. 

Copy  of  Return,  in  pursuance  of  Section  4 
of  the  Regulation  of  Railways  Act,  1889,   of 
Railway  Servants  of  certain  classes  who  were 
on  one  or  more  occasions  during  the  month  of 
December  1902  on  duty  on  the  Railways  of  the 
United  Kingdom  for  more  than  Twelve  hours 
at  a  time  ;  or  who,  after  being  on  duty  more 
than  Twelve  hours  were  allowed   to  resume 
work  with  less  than  Nine  hours'  rest. 

Copy  of  Statement  of  the  Rates  of  Import 
Duties  levied  in  European  Countries,  in  the 
United  States,  in  Japan,  and  in  China,  upon 
the  Produce  and  Manufactures  of  the  United 
Kingdom. 
  Copy  of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  of 
their  Proceedings  under  the  Gas  and  Water 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  23rd  day   of  July  last, 
for  a Return  relative   to  Exports  (Woollen  and   and  Cutlery.) 
N 0.  327„ 
Cotton  Goods  and  Cutlery).  

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  24th  day  of  Trade  between 

June  last, for Returns  relative   to Trade  between Kingdom,** 
the  United  Kingdom,  Canada, and  Germany.  
Canada,  and 
Germany. 

N o.  3 2 8. 
Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  2nd  day   of  Preferential 

July  last, for  a  Return  relative   to  Preferential  Trade, 
Trade.' 

' 

No.  329. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  lst  day   of  May Gas 

last, for  a Return  relative   to  Gas  Undertakings  Hn0dcearjtakings 
(Local  Authorities).  
Authorities.) 
No.  330. 

Return  to  an  Order,dated  the  lst  day  of  May Gas 

last, for  a Return  relative  to  Gas  Undertakings.  Undertakings. 

No.  331. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,  pursuant  Gas 

to  the  directions  of  several  Acts  of  Parliament, Companies 
—Accounts  of  the Metropolitan  Gas  Companies, 
for the  year  1902. 

(Metropolis.) 
No.  3 3 2. 

Copy  of  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  Railway 
respecting  the  Proceedings  of  the  Board  of Servants 
(Hours  of 
Trade  under the  Railway  Regulation  Act,  1893, 
Labour.) 
56  &  57  Vic.  c.  29,  relating  to  the  Hours   of  No.  333. 
Labour  of  Railway  Servants  during  the  year 
ended  27th  July  1903. 

Copy  of  Report   by  the  Board  of  Trade  on  Weights  and 

their  Proceedings  and  Business  under  the  Measures. 
Weights  and  Measures  Acts. 

No.  334. 

Ordered, That  the said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Returns,  and  the 
Papers  relative  to  Gas  Companies  (Metropolis), 
(Hours   of  Labour),  and 
Railway  Servants 
Weights  and  Measures,  be  printed. 

Sir  William  Anson presented, by  His  Majesty's   Board of 
Command,—Copy  of  Report  for  the  year  1902  Elation, 
on  the  Museums,  Colleges,  and 
under 
Education.  ; 

Institutions 
the  Board  of 

the  administration  of 

Copy  of  General  Reports  on  Higher  Educa-   Board  of 

tion,  with  Appendices,  for  the  year  1902.  

Education. 

Copy  of  Return  showing  the  Number   of  Board  of 
Persons  on  the  Teachers'  Register  under  Regu-  •Educatl0n­
lation  52  ( a)   of  the  Teachers'  Registration 
Regulations,  1903. 

Copy  of  Statement  of  Schemes 

for  the   Board  of 

formation  of  Education  Committees,  approved  Education 
by  the  Board  of  Education  during  the  month  committees) 
of  July  191)3. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr.  Secretary  A Iters-Douglas  presented,   by  Alien 

His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  of  Immigration 
the  Commissioners  appointed  to  inquire  into  the  Commission.) 
subject  of  Alien  Immigration  ;  with  Minutes   of 
Evidence  and  Appendix.  Vol.  I.,  Report. 

Copy  of  Report  of 
to 

inquire 

the  Commissioners  Super-
the  subject  of 

appointed 
into 
Superannuation  >in  the  Civil  Service;  with  Service) 
Minutes  of  Evidence,  Appendices,  and  Index. 
(Royal 

(Civil 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie upon  the  Commission.) 

Table. 

Mr.  Wyndham  presented,  by  His  Majesty's   Criminal  and 

Command,—Copy  of  the  Criminal  and- Judicial  Judicial 
Statistics  of  Ireland  for  the  year  1902.  Part  I.,
Criminal  Statistics. 

  ^  ^ 

Mr.  Wyndham also  presented,  pursuant  to  the  Pawnbrokers' 

directions  of  several Acts  of  Parliament,—Copy  Returns 
of  Returns  from  the  City  Marshal   of  Dublin  of  ( I r e l a n d- ) 
Pawnbrokers'  Accounts 
31st  December  1902. 

for  the  year  ended 

Ordered9 

 
No. 112.]  3  E D W.   Y I I. 

11th August. 

413 

Ordered,  That the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the Irish  Land  Bill,  Irish  Land 

Table. 

Public "Works 
(Ireland.) 

Irish  Land 
Commission 
(Purchase  of 
Land 
(Ireland)  Act, 
1891.) 

No. 335. 

Mr.  A rthur  Elliot  presented,  by  His  Majesty's 
Command, —  Copy  of  Seventy-First  Annual 
the  Commissioners   of  Public 
Report 
Works  in  Ireland,  with  Appendices,  for  the 
year  ending  31st  March  1903. 

from 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  an  Act  of  Parliament,—Copy 
of  Return  by  the  Irish  Land  Commission  of 
Advances  under  the Purchase of  Land (Ireland) 
Act,  1891, during  the  year ended the 31st March 
1903,  as required  by  Section  33 of  the  Act. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers  do  lie upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that the  Paper  relative  to  the  Irish 
Land  Commission  (Purchase   of  Land)  (Ireland) 
Act,  1891,  be  printed. 

Russia 
(No.  1,  1903.) 

Trade  Reports 
(Annual 
Series.) 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Despatch  from  His 
Majesty's  Consul General  at  Odessa, forwarding 
a  Report  on  the  Riots  at  Kishiniev. 

Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports, 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  3052 to  3055. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon 

the  Table. 

East  India 
(Agricultural 
Banks.) 

Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton  presented, 
by  His  Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report 
of 
the  Committee  on  the  establishment  of 
Co-operative  Credit.  Societies  in  India. 

with  Amendments  ;  to  which  the  Lords  desire   Bl11­
the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Lords  have  agreed :  to  the  Employment  Employment 

of  Children  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;  to  which  of  Children 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Irish  Land 

Lords  to  the  Irish  Land  Bill  be  taken  intoBil1­
B 
consideration  To-morrow  ;  and be  printed. 

322, 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made   by  the  Employment 

Lords  to  the  Employment  of  Children  Bill  be  of  children 
QO„ 
taken  into  consideration  To-morrow;  and  be 
olll 0Z0.

.  ,  n 
printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Military 
Lords  to  the  Military  Lands  Bill   be  taken  into L a n d  s  BiU­
consideration  upon  Thursday  next  ;  and  be 
printed. 

324. 

The  Lord  Advocate  reported  from  the  Select   Irish 
Committee  on  the  Irish  Valuation  Acts  ;  That  Y^ uation 
Acts. 
they  had  agreed  to  report  the  Minutes
[Inquiry  not 
Evidence  taken  before  them  to  the  House,  with  completed.] 
a  recommendation that a Committee  be appointed 
in  the  next  Session  of  Parliament  to  continue 
the  Inquiry. 

  of 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the  No. 337. 

Table;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  the 

Lord  Hugh  Cecil  presented  a  Bill   to  repeal  Ecclesiastical 

Table. 

Charitable

Endowments
(London.) 

No. 336 

The  following  Paper  was laid  upon  the  Table 
  b y  t h  e  clerk  of  the  House--Further  Return   to 
an  Order,  dated  the  2nd  day   of  August  1894, 
for  a Return  relative   to  Charitable  Endowments 
{London). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Hastings 
Harbour  Bill 
\_Lords.~] 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Votes. 

Light  Load 
Line. 

The  Deputy  Chairman  reported  from  the 
the  Hastings  Harbour  Bill 

Committee  on 
[Lords];  That  they  had  examined  the  allega­
tions  contained  in the  Preamble  of  the  Bill,  and 
amended  the  same  so  as  to  make  it  consistent 
With  the  provisions  of  the  Bill  as  passed  by 
the Committee;  rind found  the same, as amended, 
to  be  true ;  anu  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
made  Amendments  thereunto. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table ;  and  be  printed. 

Ordered,  That a  Message  be  sent  to  the  Lords 
to  request  that  their  Lordships  will   be  pleased 
to  communicate  to  this  House  a  Copy   of  the 
Report  from  the  Select  Committee  appointed 
by  their  Lordships  on  the  Light  Load  Line, 
with  the Proceedings  of  the Committee,  Minutes 
of  Evidence,  &c.—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

Message  from 
the  Lords. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as  followeth : 

certain  Enactments,  and  otherwise  to  amend  the  SuitsBill. 
Law  relating  to  Ecclesiastical  Suits :  And  the  Bill  321. 
same  was  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time  upon 
Friday  next;  and  to  be  printed, 

The  Consolidated  Fund  (Appropriation)  Bill   Consolidated 
was,  according  to  Order,  read  a  second  time  ; p^jaHon^Bm" 
and  committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
House,  for  To-morrow. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to  Motor  Cars 
take  into  consideration  the  Motor  Cars  Bill   Bill  [Lords.] 
[Lords],  as  amended  in  the  Committee. 

A  Clause  was offered  to be  added  to  the  Bill 
(Suspension  of  licence  and  disqualification).— 
(Mr.  Walter  Long.)

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 

read  the  first  and  second  time. 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  said  proposed  Clause, by  adding, at  the  end 
thereof, the  words "  A  licence  shall not  be taken 
"  away  or  suspended,  or  a  person  disqualified 
"  from  obtaining  a  licence  under  this  Act, 
"  except  in  consequence  of  a conviction  for  an 
"  offence  under  section  one of  this  Act,   or  for 
"  drunkenness  whilst in  charge  of  a motor  car.'' 
—(Mr.  Scott  Montagu.) 

And 

the  Question  being  proposed,  That 

those  words  be  there  added  :—The  said  pro­
posed  Amendment  was, with leave of the  House, 
withdrawn. 

And  the  Clause,  as  amended,  was  made  part 

Marriage? 
Legalisation 
Bill. 

Airdrie  and 
Coatbridge 
Tramways 
Orders  Con­
firmation  Bill. 

Lerwick 
Harbour 
Improvements 
A c t ( 1 8 7 7) 
Amendment 
Order  Con­
firmation  Bill. 

Ulster  and 
Connaught 
Light 
Railways  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Marriages 

of  the  Bill. 

Legalisation  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Airdrie  and 
Coatbridge Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  Bill, 
without  any  Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed  to the Lerwick  Harbour 
Improvements  A ct  (1877)  Amendment  Order 
Confirmation  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Ulster  and 

Connaught Light Railways  Bill, with an Amend­
ment  ;  to  which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this  House. 
VOL.   158. 

Another  Clause  (Power   to  prohibit  motor 
cars  on  special  roads)—(Mr.  Walter  Long)  — 
was twice  read  ;  and  made  part of  the  Bill. 

Another  Clause  (Regulations  as  to  maximum 
weight of  cars)—(Mr.  Walter  Long)—was  twice 
read;  and  made  part  o f t he  Bill. 

Another  Clause was  offered to be  added  to the 
Bill  (Compensation  for  accidents  resulting   in 
child's  death).—(Mr.  Timothy  M.  Healy.)

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 

read  the  first  time. 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question  

being  put,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now  read  a  

second  time;  


The  House  divided. 

3  G  3 

The 

 
414 

11th August. 

1903. 

[No. 112, 

The  Yeas   to  the  E i g h t; 
The  Noes   to the  Left. 
Tellers  for  thefMr.  Timothy M.  Healy,\  
( Mr.  William  Redmond:  j 
(Sir  Alexander  AclandA 

Yeas, 

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So  it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
Another  Clause  was  offered  to  be  added  to 
(Cars  at  rest  upon  highways).  — 

the  Bill 
(Mr.  Timothy  M.  Healy.)

And  the  said  Clause  was  brought  up,  and 

.^cad the  first  time. 

Aud  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  said  Clause  be  now 
read  a  second  time:—The  said  Motion  and 
Clause  were  severally,  with  leave  of  the  House, 
withdrawn. 

Then  an  Amendment  was made  to  the  Bill. 
Another  Amendment was proposed  to be  made 
to  the  Bill, in  p.  1,1.  22,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word 
"  in  uniform 
"  on  duty."—(Mr.  Louis  Sinclair.) 

"  constable," 

the  words 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That 

those 
words  be  there .inserted  in  the  B i l l : — It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Another  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be 
made  to  the  Bill, in  p.  1,1. 23,   by  leaving  out 
the  words  "  who  commits,"  and  inserting  the 
words  "whom  he  sees  commit"—(Mr.  Louis 
Sinclair),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  "  who  commits "  stand  part  of  the B i l l: — 
The  said  proposed  Amendment  was, with  leave 
of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

And   it  being  half  an hour  after  Seven   of  the 
clock,  further  consideration   of  the  Bill,  as 
amended,  stood  adjourned  till this  evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to 
take  into  further  consideration  the  Amendments 
made by  the  Lords to  the  Strabane, Raphoe,  and 
Convoy Railway  Bill. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  the  Title,  p.  1, 
1.  2,  leave  out   ( "  railways")  and  insert   ( "  a 
"  railway " ),  the  first  Amendment,  being  again 
read ; 

And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
this  House  doth  agree  with  the  Lords   in  the 
said  Amendment; 

And  the  Question being put:—It  was resolved 

in  the Affirmative. 

The  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  being 

read  a second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

Strabane, 
llaphoe,  and 
Convoy 
Railway  Rill. 

North 
Metropolitan 
Electric 
Power  Supply 
BiU [Lords.] 

Ordered, That  in the  case of  the North  Metro­
politan  Electric  Power  Supply  Bill  [.Lords] 
Standing  Order  235  be  suspended,  and  that  the 
Bill be  now read  a second  time.—(Mr. Caldwell.) 
The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  a second  time ; 

and  committed. 

Auchterarder 
Town  Council 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Auchterarder  Town 
Council  Order  Confirmation  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Motor  Cars 
Bill [Lords.] 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  further  consideration  the  Motor  Cars 
Bill  [iWcZs],  as amended  in  the  Committee. 

Then  another  Amendment  was  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  1,1.  29,  by  inserting,  after  the 

word  " address,"  the words  " to  a police  constable 
"  in  uniform  on  duty."—(Mr. Louis  Sinclair.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill, in p. 3, by  leaving  out  the  words   of 
1. 2,  and  inserting  the words  "  liable  on  summary 
"  conviction  to a fine not exceeding five pounds  " 
(Mr.  Loins  Sinclair),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of  the 
Bill:—The  said proposed  Amendment  was,  with 
leave of  the  House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment was proposed   to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  3,  1.  16,  by  leaving  out 
the  word 
the  word 
"  sixteen,"  and 
"  seventeen  "—(Mr.  Morton),—instead 
thereof. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 

inserting 

"  sixteen  "  stand part  of  the  B i l l; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to  the  Right; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 
Tellers  for  the J Mr.  Scott  Montagu, 

Yeas, 

) 
\Mr.  Griffith-Roscawen:  / 
]
f 

^ 

Tellers  for  thefMr.  Morton, 

Noes, 

\Mr.  Llewellyn: 
So it  passed  in  the  Negative. 
And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  seventeen "  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill  :—It 
was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

Then  other Amendments  were made  to the Bill. 
Another  Amendment was proposed   to  be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p. 4,  1. 28, by  leaving  out  the 
words  "  provided  that,"  and inserting  the  words 
"  but  a person  shall  not under any  circumstances 
"  drive  a  motor  car  on  a  public  highway  at  a 
"  speed  exceeding  twenty  miles per  hour,  and  " 
—(Mr.  Walter  Long),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  provided  that"  stand  part   of  the  Bill:—It 
passed  in  the  Negative. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 

words be  there  inserted  in  the  B i l l; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  said  proposed  Amendment  to  the  Bill,   by 
leaving  out  the  word  "  and,"  and  inserting  the 
words  "  between  sunrise  and  one  hour  after 
"  sunset, or  at  a  speed  exceeding  twelve  miles 
"  an  hour  from  one  hour  after  sunset  until 
"  sunrise  on  the  following  d a y " — ( M r.  David 
Alfred  Thomas),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  the 
word  "  and"  stand  part   of  the  said  proposed 
Amendment  to  the  Bill:—The  said  proposed 
leave  of  the  House, 
Amendment  was,  with 
withdrawn. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"  but  a  person shall  not  under any  circumstances 
"  drive  a  motor  car  on  a  public  highway  at a 
"  speed  exceeding  twenty  miles  per  hour,  and  " 
be  there  inserted, in  p. 4,  1.  28,  of  the  Bill:— 
It  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

Auother  Amendment  was  proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in p. 4,1.38,   by  inserting,  at  the  end 
thereof,  the  words  "  Provided  always  that  the 
"  exact and measured  rate of  speed  is produced." 
—(Mr.  Dalziel.)

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  those 
words be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—It  passed 
in  the  Negative. 

Another  Amendment was proposed  to be made 
inserting,  at 
in  p.  4,  1.  38,  by 
to  the  Bill, 
the  end  thereof,  the  words  "Provided  always 
"  that  a  medical  man  driving  a  motor  car  or 
"  cycle  for  the  purpose   of  attending  a patient 
"  in 

No. 112.]  3  E D W.  Y I I. 

Xlth—12th  August. 

415 

"  in  urgent  need  of  his  assistance,  or  a  member 
"  of  a  fire  brigade  attending  a  fire,  shall  not  be 
"  liable  for  exceeding  the  speed  limit under  this 
"  A c t . " — ( M r.  Scott  Montagu.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave  of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Another  Amendment was proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in p.  4,1.  38,  by  inserting, at the  end 
thereof,  the  words  "the  fines  under  this  Act 
"  shall  not  be  accumulative  within  the  space  of 
"  twenty-four  hours."—(Mr.  Scott  Montagu.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave   of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Then  other  Amendments  were  made  to  the 

Bill. 

A nother  Amendment  was  proposed  to be made 
to  the  Bill,  in  p.  7,1.  31,  by  inserting,  after  the 
word  "  car,"  the  words  "  nor  shall it  include  a 
"  motor  cycle."—(Major  Jameson.) 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  in  the  Bill:—The  said 
proposed  Amendment  was,  with  leave   of  the 
House,  withdrawn. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  now read  the  third 
time :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

The  House,  according   to  Order, proceeded  to 
Housing  of 
the  Working 
into  consideration  the  Housing   of  the 
( N o * !)  B T.   Working  Classes  (No.   2)  Bill,  as  amended  in 

take 

the  Committee. 

And  Amendments  were  made  to  the  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Public 
Buildings 
Expenses  Bill.  p a s g e d<  

* 

The  Public  Buildings  Expenses  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 

Ordered,  That the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Expiring 
Laws 
Continuance 
Bill. 

The  Expiring  Laws  Continuance  Bill  was, 
according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and desire  their  concurrence. 

Revenue  Bill. 

The  House, according   to  Order,  resolved  itself 

into  a  Committee on  the  Revenue  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

C L A U S E,  N O.   1 ,  a g r e ed  t o. 

C L A U S E,  N O.

  2 ,  d i s a g r e ed  t o. 

C L A U S E S,  N O.  3   t o  N O.   5 ,  a g r e ed  t o. 
CLAUSE,  NO. 6, amended,  and  agreed  to. 
C L A U S E S,  N O.  7  a nd  N o.

  8 ,  a g r e ed  t o. 

C L A U S E,  N O.

  9 ,  d i s a g r e ed  t o. 

C L A U S E S,  N O.   1 0   t o  N o.  1 8,  a g r e ed  t o. 
CLAUSE,  NO.  19,  amended,  and  agreed  to.  

Schedule  agreed  to.  

Bill,  as amended,  to  be  reported.  


. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the 

Committee,  be  taken 
morrow. 

V O L.  1 5 8. 

into  consideration  T o­

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Penal  


Second  Reading  of  the  Penal  Servitude  Bill ;  

Servitude 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  a  second  time  


To-morrow. 


The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   Prevention  oi 

into  consideration  the  Prevention  of  Corruption 
Bill 
in  the  Standing
Committee; 

[Lords'],  as  amended 

Ordered, That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

L  tfr

  ^ 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  thep 0rtof 
Committee  on the Port  of  London  (re-committed)  London  Bill. 
Bill; 

Resolved,  That  this  House  will,  To-morrow,  


resolve  itself into  the  said  Committee.  


The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   London 

Committee  on  the  London  School  Board  (Hill-
drop Road  Site)  Bill;  
_ 

_ 

fg i°^ 0 B o a rd 
Road  Site) 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged.  Bill. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Metropolitan 
Committee  on  the  Metropolitan  Improvements  Improvements 
(Funds)  Bill; 
(Funds)  Bill. 

_  

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   Bills of 
Committee  on  the  Bills  of  Exchange  A ct  (1882)   Exchange 
Amendment  Bill  [Lords];  
1  mi 

n 
Ordered,  1  hat  the  said  U r d er   be  d i s c h a r g e d. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  withdrawn. 

t c t o ( 1? 8 2 )  ,
Amendment 
[Lords.]
Bill 

•-1  r-v  i 

- -1  

1 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  taking   Licensing  Acts 

into  consideration  the  Amendments  made   by  (Scotland) 
the  Lords_  to  the  Licensing  Acts  (Scotland) 
Consolidation  and  Amendment  B i l l;  

Amendment 

°°™ olWation 

Ordered, That  the  said  Amendments  be  taken  Bil1­

into  consideration  To-morrow. 

The Poor  Prisoners' Defence  Bill  was, accord-   Poor 

ing  to  Order,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed. 

Defence  Bill 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read, for  taking   County Courts 

into  consideration  the  Amendments  made   by  Jurisdiction 
the  Lords  to  the  County  Courts  Jurisdiction  g^ 61151011 
Extension  B i l l; 

And  a Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question 
being  proposed,  That  the  Lords'  Amendments 
be  now  taken  into  consideration—(Sir  Albert 
Rollit)  ; 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 
after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Wednesday 
morning  ; 

Wednesday,  12th  August,  1903 : 

An  Amendment  was proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  the  word  "  now," 
and,  at  the  end  of  the  Question,  adding  the 
words  "  upon  this  day  three  months."—(Lord 
Hugh  Cecil.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  word 
"  now  "  stand  part  of  the  Question  :—It  was 
resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 

And  the  Main  Question  being  put  ; 
Ordered,  That  the  Lords'  Amendments   be 
into  consideration: — The  House 

now  taken 
accordingly  proceeded  to  take  the  said  Amend­
ments  into  consideration. 

The  Lords'  Amendments,  as  far  as  the 
Amendment  in  p. 2, to  leave  out  Subsection  (2), 
being  read  a second time,  were  agreed  to. 

3  G  4 

The 



416 

11th—12th August 

1903. 

[No. 113. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in p.  2, to  leave  out 

Subsection  (2),  and  insert  Clause— 

("A..—(1)  Where  two   or  more  districts  are 
"  consolidated,  notwithstanding  anything 
in 
"  section  forty-five  of  the  County  Courts  Act, 
"  1888,  contained,  the  Lord  Chancellor,  with 
"  the  consent  of  the  Treasury,  may  make  such 
"  provision  for  the  duties  of  the  registrar  and 
"  otherwise  as  he  may  think 
fit"),  the  next 
Amendment,  being  read  a  second  time,  was 
amended,  and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments, 

being  read  a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships,  with  an  Amendment;  to  which  this 
House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of  their 
Lordships. 

Light 
Railways  Bill 
[Lords.] 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading   of  the  Light  Railways  Bill 
[Lords]  ;  


Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged,  

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn.  


Private 
.Legislation 
Procedure 
(Scotland) 
Act  J899. 

Ordered, That  there  be laid  before this  House, 
a  Return  of  all  the  Draft  Provisional  Orders 
under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scot­
land)  Act,  1899, which   in  the  Session  of  1903 
have  been  reported  on  by  the  Commissioners; 
together  with  the  Names  of  the  Commissioners  ; 
the first- and  also  the  last  Day   of  the  Sittings 
in  each  Group;  the  Number   of  Days  on  which 
each Body  of  Commissioners sat;  the Number  of 
Days  on  which  each  Commissioner  has  served; 
the  Number  of  Days  occupied  by  each  Draft 
Provisional  Order  before  Commissioners;  the 
Draft  Provisional  Orders  the  Preambles   of 
which  were  reported  to  have  been  proved,  and 
the  Draft  Provisional  Orders  the  Preambles   of 
which  were  reported  to  have  been  not  proved. 
—(The  Lord  Advocate.) 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  July  last, 
Mr.  Speaker adjourned the House  without 
Question  put, 
twenty 
it  being 
minutes  after  Twelve  of  the  clock  on 
Wednesday  morning,  till  this  day. 

then 

[ N o.  1 1 3 .] 

Wednesday,  12th  August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Two  of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Ulster  and 
Connaught 

TH E  House,  according  to  Order,  proceeded 

to  take  into  consideration  the  Amendment 
Railways  Bill,  made   b v  the  Lords  to  the  Ulster and  Connaught 
Light  Railways  B i l l;  and  the  same  was  twice 
read,  and  agreed  to. 

Hastings 
Harbour  Bill 
[Lords, j 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made  by  their 
Lordships, 

Ordered,  That  in  the  case  of  the  Hastings
Harbour  Bill  [Lords']  Standing  Orders  84,  214, 
215,  and  239  be  suspended, and  that  the  Bill  be 
now  taken  into  consideration,  provided  amended 
prints  shall have  been  previously  deposited. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
the  Bill,  as  amended  in  the  Committee,  into 
consideration. 

Ordered,  That  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
be  suspended,  and  that  the  Bill  be  now read  the 
third  time.—(The  Chairman  of  Ways  and 
Means.) 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,  by  His 
Majesty's  Command,  acquainted 
the  House, 
That  His  Majesty,  having  been  informed   of  the 
purport  of  the  Bill,  gives  His  Consent,  as far  as 
His  Majesty's  interest   is  concerned,  that  the 
House  may  do  therein  as they  shall think  fit. 

Then  the  Bill  Was accordingly  read  the  third 

time  and  passed,  with  Amendments. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same, with  Amendments  ;  to 
which  this  House  doth  desire  the  concurrence   of 
their  Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  in  the  case  of 

the  North  North 

Metropolitan Electric  Power  Supply Bill [Lords]   Metropolitan 
Electric  Po we] 
Standing  Orders  211,  223,  236,  237,  and  243 
_
Supply  Bill 
be  suspended.— (The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  [Lords.]
Means.) 

« oo  o o i ^ n oT  

> „ j 

The  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported   North 

the  North  Metropolitan  Electric  Power  Supply   Metropolitan 
Bill  [Lords],  without  Amendment. 

S u ^ B m  ^ 

Ordered, That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third  [Lords.]

time  :—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords,  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  same,  without  Amendment. 

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and  read;   Public 

and ordered  to  lie upon  the  Table. 

Petition. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Report. 
Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,—Return  to  an  London 
Order, dated  the  7th  day   of  this  instant  August,  f®S u^ a t i on 
for  Returns  relative  to  the  London  (Equalisation 
^g^ 
of  Rates)  Act,  1894  ( Accounts  under  Section  1   (Accounts 
( 7)   o f  t he  A c t ). 

Section  1  f7-) 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Return  do  lie  upon  0£ thereto 
333. 

the  Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

^ 

^ 

Mr.  Fellowes  presented,  by  His  Majesty's   Board oi 

of  Final  Report   of  the  Agriculture 

the Regulations) 

Command,—Copy 
Departmental  Committee  appointed  by 
Board  of  Agriculture  and  the  Department  of 
Agriculture  and  other  Industries  and  Technical 
Instruction  for  Ireland 
into  and 
report  upon  the  desirability  of  Regulations, 
under  Section  4 of  the  Sale  of  Food  and  Drugs 
Act,  1899, for  Butter;  with  Copy  of  the  Minute 
appointing  the  Committee. 

to  inquire 

Copy   of  Minutes  of  Evidence  to  the  Final  Board  of 
Report   of  the  Departmental  Committee  ap-  Agriculture 
pointed  by  the  Board  of  Agriculture  and  the Peculations.) 
Department  of  Agriculture  and  other  Industries 
and  Technical  Instruction  for  Ireland  to  inquire 
into  and  report  upon  the  desirability  of  Regula­
tions, under  Section  4  of  the  Sale  of  Food  and 
Drugs  Act,  1899, for  Butter ;  with  a  Digest   of 
the  Evidence,  Appendices,  and  Index. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Sir  William  Anson  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Board  of 
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  (1)  Grants  paid   to  Education. 
School  Boards  under  Section  97,  Elementary 
Education  Act,  1870; 
counts ;  (3)  List   of  Loans,  for  1902-3. 

(2)  School  Board  A c­

Copy  of  Lists  of  Secondary  Schools,  Science   Board  of 
and  Art  Schools  and  Classes,  and  Evening  Education. 
Schools  under  the  administration  of  the  Board 
of  Education,  1902-3. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

Mr. Arthur  Elliot  presented,  by  His  Majesty's   Customs. 

Command,—-Copy  of  Forty-seventh  Report   of 
the  Commissioners  of  His  Majesty's  Customs, 
for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903. 

Mr. 

No. 113.] 

Imperial 
Defence  and 
Consular 
Service. 

N o.  3 3 9. 

Condition  of 
Trade  and 
People. 

No. 340. 

Eoyal 
Commissions 
and  Select 
Committees 
(Cost.) 

No. 341. 
Government 
Departments 
(Contracts.) 
No.  342. 
Pacific  Cable 
Act,  1901. 

No. 343. 

Supreme 
Court  of 
Judicature. 
No. 344. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,—Return  to 
an  Order,  dated  the  30th  day  of  July  last,  for 
a  Return  relative  to  Imperial  Defence  and 
Consular  Service. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  30th  day   of 
June  last,  for  a  Return  relative   to  Condition 
of  Trade  and  People. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  27th  day  of 

May  last, for  a Return  relative   to  Royal  Com­
missions  and  Select  Committees  (Cost). 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  6th  day  of 
July  last, for  a  Return  relative   to  Government 
Departments  (Contracts). 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to 
the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,— 
Account  showing  the  Money  issued  from  the 
"Consolidated  Fund  under  the  provisions   of  the 
Pacific  Cable  Act,  1901,  and   of  the  Money  re­
ceived,  expended,  and  borrowed,  and  Securities 
•created  under  the  said  A ct  to  the  31st  March 
1903. 

Account  of  the  Receipts  and  Expenditure  of 
the Paymaster  General on behalf  of  the  Supreme 
Court  of  Judicature  in  respect  of  the  Funds  of 
Suitors  of  the  Court  in  the  year  ended  28th 
•February  1903 ;  also, Account  of  the  National 
Debt  Commissioners  for  the  same  period   in 
respect  of  Funds  held  by  them  on  behalf  of  the 
Supreme  Court   of  Judicature;  together  with 
the  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor 
General  thereon. 

Ordered, That  the  said Papers  do  lie  upon  the 
Table  ;  and  that the  Papers  relative  to  Imperial 
Defence  and  Consular  Service,  Condition  of 
Trade  and  People,  Royal  Commissions  and 
Select  Committees  (Cost),  Government  Depart­
ments  (Contracts),  Pacific  Cable  Act,  1901, 
and  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature  be  printed. 

Colonial 
Beports 
(Annual.) 

Rand  Mines 
(Native 
Mortality.) 

No.  345. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain presented,  by  His 
Majesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Colonial  Report, 
No.  393  (Hong  Kong,  Annual  Report  for  1902). 
Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain  also  presented,— 
Return  to  an Address  to  His  Majesty,  dated  the 
7th  day  of  this  instant  August,  for  a  Return 
relative  to  Rand  Mines  (Native  Mortality). 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  that  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

Naval  Savings

Banks,

No. 346.

Workmen's

Trains.

Cyprus.

  Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,  pursuant  to  the 
directions  of  an  Act   of  Parliament,—Account 
  of  Deposits  in  Naval  Savings  Banks,  and  the 
Payments  thereof, and of Interest  thereon;  of  all 
Investments  under  the  Naval  Savings  Banks 
Act,  1866, and  the  application   of  the  Interest 
or  Dividends  accruing  in  respect  thereof;  and 
of  the  proceeds  of  any  Sale  of  any  Stocks, 
Annuities,  or  Securities,  during  the  financial 
year  1901-2. 

Ordered, That the  said  Paper   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and be  printed. 

Ordered,  That  there be  laid before this  House, 
a  Return  showing  (1)  the  Number   of  Work-
men's  Trains  running  on  all  Railways  within 
the  Metropolitan  A r e a;  (2)  the  Distance  run 
and  the  Fares  charged  on  each  particular 
Train  (in  continuation   of  Parliamentary  Paper, 
No.  187, of  Session  1900).—(Mr.  Lough.) 

Ordered, That  there  be  laid  before this House, 
a  Return  ( 1)   of  all  Sums  paid  in  each  year, 
1900-1901,1901-2,  by direction of His  Majesty's 
Government,  out   of  moneys  arising  from  the 
Revenues  of  Cyprus, in discharge of  the  Interest 
upon  the  Turkish  Loan  guaranteed   by  this 
country  under  the  Statute  18  &  19  Vic.  c.  99  ; 

Y O L.   158. 

7 

and  (2)   of  all  Sums  voted  by  Parliament  during 
the  same  period  in  aid of  the  Administration  of 
Cyprus;  and  also  of  the  Surplus  remaining  in 
each  year  over  and  above  the  payments  made 
out  of  such  Revenues  on  account  of  the  said 
Turkish  Loan  and  laid  aside  by  way  of  Sinking 
Fund,  together  with  the  Interest  thereon  (in 
continuation  of  Parliamentary  Papers,  No.  42, 
of  Session  1899,  and  No.  4,  of  Session  1902).— 
(Mr.  Pierpoint.) 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message  from 

Message  had  been  brought from  the  Lords   by  t l lc   Lords, 
one of their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Railways Railways 
(Electrical  Power)  Bill,  without  any  Amend-(Electrical 
ment. 
Power)  Bill. 

_ 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  South  African  South  African 
Loan  and  War  Contribution  Bill,  without  any   L o a  n  a nd War 
Amendment. 

Contribution 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Military  Military 

Works  Bill,  without  any  Amendment.  

Works  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Public  Works   Public  Works 

Loans  Bill,  without  any  Amendment.  

Loans  BUI. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Isle  of  Man isle of Man 

(Customs)  Bill,  without  any  Amendment.  

(Customs) 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Burgh  Police   Burgh  Police 

(Scotland)  Bill,  with  Amendments;   to  which  (Scotland) 
the  Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House.  BiU" 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Town  Councils   Town 
( Scotland) Bill,  with Amendments;   to which  the  S?"11?'18^ 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of this  House.

a n 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Board  of 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Board  of  Agricul-  Agriculture 
ture  and  Fisheries  Bill  [Lords'],  without  any  3 ^  f i S ^ /f 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Motor  Cars 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Motor  Cars  Bill  Bill {.Lords.] 
[Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  South 

made  by  this  House  to  the  South  Staffordshire  Staffordshire 
.  , 
- ~ 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend-
ment. 

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***  . 

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The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Liverpool 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Liverpool  University  g^r^rJs  1 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment. 

" 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Bradford 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Bradford  Corpora-  Corporation 
tion  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment.  

o r 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Baryand 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Bury  and  District  ^te^Board' 
Joint  Water  Board  Bill  [Lords],  without  any 
[Lords.] 
Amendment. 

' 

1  

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Preston, 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Preston,  Chorley,  Chorley,  and 
and  Horwich  Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without Tramways 
any  Amendment. 

Bill [Lords.'' 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Salford 
made by  this  House  to  the  Salford  Corporation  Corporation 
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment.
Bl11  vLords-
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Shropshire 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Shropshire  a n d a nd   Worces-
Worcestershire  Electric  Power  Bill 
without  any  Amendment. 

Power  Bill 
[Lords.]
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Bangor 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Bangor  Corporation  Corporation 
BiU  lLords-}
Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amendment.  

[Lords],  E^ric 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Hastings 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Hastings  Harbour  Harbour 
District  Railway  Bill 
Amendment. 

[Lords],  without  any   Railway  Bill 

[Lords.]

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Mid  Yorkshire 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Mid  Yorkshire  Tramways 
Tramways  Bill  [Lords],  without  any  Amend- B lU 
ment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  North 
made  by  this  House  to  the  North  Western  Western 
Electricity  and  Power-Gas  Bill  [Lords],  without 
any  Amendment. 

GRS Bill 
T he  [Lords.] 

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12th August. 

1903. 

[No. 113. 


Scottish 
Central 
Electric 
Power  Bill 
[Lords.] 

Sheep  Scab 
Bill. 

Alkali,  &c. 
Works  BiU. 

Bill 325. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Scottish  Central 
Electric  Power  Bill 
[Lords],  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Sheep  Scab 
Bill,  with  an  Amendment;  to  which  the  Lords 
desire  the  concurrence  of  this  House. 

The  Yeas   to  the  R i g h t; 
The  Noes   to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for
Yeas, 

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Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the f Mr.  O'Boherty, 
IMr.  M< Govern: 

Noes, 

A d a n d \
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102. 

7 0. 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  supported  by  Mr.  Grant 
Lawson,  presented  a  Bill  to  consolidate  and 
amend  the  Alkali,  &c.  Works  Regulation  Acts, 
1881  and  1892  :  And  the  same  was  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time  To-morrow;  and  to  be 
printed. 

.  ® 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Irish  Land  Bill. 

The  Lords'  Amendments,   as  far  as  the 
Amendment  in  p. 3,  1. 40,  being  read  a  second 
time,  were  disagreed  to. 

And  a  consequential  Amendment  was  made 

to  the  Bill. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  3,  1. 40,  leave 
out  ( " t  o  the  vendor"),  the  next  Amendment, 
being  read  a  second  time,  was  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,   as 
far  as the  Amendment  in p.  7,  1. 16,  being  read 
a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

Then  the  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  7,  1. 16, 
leave  out  ( " t he  foregoing  provisions")  and 
insert  ("subsection  (1)   of  section  one"),  the 
next  Amendment,  being  read  a second  time, was 
disagreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as the  second Amendment  in  p.  8,  1. 6,  being 
read  a second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  8,  1. 6,  insert 

the  following  subsection   :— 

( "  (2)   In  default  of  any  agreement  between 
"  the  tenant  and  the  vendor,  all  sporting  rights 
"  shall  go  to  and  be  vested  in  the  Land  Corn­
"  mission,  and  the  Land  Commission  may  deal 
"  with  the  same,  subject  to  any  rules  which 
"  may  be  made  by  the  Lord  Lieutenant"),  the 
next  Amendment, being  read  a second  time, was 
amended,  and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as the  Amendment  in  p.  8,  1. 21,  being  read 
a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

And  a  consequential  Amendment  was  made 

to  the  Bill. 

The  Lords'Amendment   in  p. 8,  1.  21,  after 
( " c l a y " ),  insert  ("Provided  also,  that  where 
"  any  such  right  reserved  to  the  Land  Com­
"  mission  under  this  subsection  is  at  any  time 
"  hereafter let,  leased,  sold,  or  demised by  them, 
"  the  vendor  (or  the  person  who  would  have 
"  been  entitled  thereto if  the  lands  had  not  been 
"  sold)  shall  be  entitled  to  receive  twenty-five 
"  per  cent,  of  any rent, purchase  money, or other 
"  net  profit received  by  the  Land  Commission 
"  in  respect  of  same,  unless  the  Land  Commis­
"  sion  shall  have  purchased  from  the  person 
"  entitled 
interest 
"  therein;  and  the  Land  Commission  may 
"  purchase  such  interest  at  any  time  on  such 
"  terms as may be sanctioned by  the  Treasury  "), 
the  next  Amendment,  being  read  a  second 
time; 

to  such  percentage  his 

A n  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made 
to  the  said  Lords'  Amendment   to  the  Bill,  in 
1. 6,  by  leaving  out  the  words  "twenty-five  " 
and  inserting  the  word  " o n e " — ( M r,  Timothy 
M.  Healy),—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
"twenty-five"  stand  part   of  the  said  Lords' 
Amendment  to  the  B i l l; 
The  House  divided. 

So  it  was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
Another  Amendment  was proposed  to be made 
to  the  said  Lords'  Amendment   to  the  Bill,  in 
1.  8,  by  inserting,  after  the  word   ( "  same"), 
the  words 
the  year  1920").—(Mr. 
Ml  Govern.) 

("until 

And  the  Question  being  proposed,  That  those 
words  be  there  inserted  :—The  said  proposed 
Amendment  to  the  Lords'  Amendment   to  the 
Bill  was,  with  leave  of  the  House,  withdrawn. 
Then  the  Lords'  Amendment  was agreed  to. 
The  Lords'  Amendment  in  p.  8, Is. 22  and  23, 

leave, out  ( " disposed  of,  or " ),  the  next  Amend­
ment, being  read  a second  time, was  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  8,  1. 28,  after 
( "  thereby " ),  insert  the  following  subsection:— 
( "  (6)  A ny  person  authorised   by  or  in  pur­
"  suance  of  the  last  preceding  subsection  to 
"  enter  upon  land  for  the  purpose   of  exercising 
"  a sporting  right  shall  have  the  same  authority 
"  to  prosecute  for  trespass  in pursuit of game  or 
"  fish  as  if  he  were  the  owner  of  that  land  " ), 
the  next  Amendment,  being  read  a second  time, 
was amended,  and agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,   as 
far  as the  Amendment  in  p.  13,  1. 9, being  read 
a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  13,  1.  9,  leave 

out  from 
section,  and  insert— 

("mentioned")   to  end  of  the  sub­

( " Any  question   of  law  may,  if  the  Estates 

"  Commissioners  think  fit,  and  shall, on  the  ap­
"  plication  of  any  person  interested,  be  referred 
"  for  the  decision  of  a  Judicial  Commissioner, 
"  unless  the  Estates  Commissioners  certify  in 
"  writing  that  the  application  is  frivolous. 

"  (2)  A ny  person  aggrieved   by any  refusal  of 

"  the  Commissioners  so to  refer  any  such  ques­
"  tion  may,  in  the  manner  prescribed  by  rules 
"  of  court  and  within  the time prescribed  by  the 
"  Judicial  Commissioner,  apply  to  the  High 
"  Court,  or  any  judge  thereof,  for  an  order 
"  requiring  the  Commissioners  so  to  refer  the 
"  question,  and the  decision  of  the  High  Court 
"  or  judge  upon  any  such  application  shall  be 
"  final"),  the  next  Amendment,  being  read  a 
second  time,  was  amended,  and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,   as 
far  as the  Amendment  in  p.  16,  I. 30,  being  read 
a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

And  a  consequential  Amendment  was  made 

to  the  Bill. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,   as 
far  as the  Amendment  in  p.  17,  1. 13,  being read 
a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  17,  1. 13,  after 

("advances"),  jh'sert— 

( "  Provided  that  in  case  of  .the  sale  of  an 
"  estate  under  the  Land  Purchase  Acts  any 
"  charge  or  incumbrance  thereon  may  be  paid 
"  off', notwithstanding  any  direction,  proviso,  or 
"  covenant  contained 
in  any  deed  or  other 
"  instrument  to  the  contrary. 

"  Provided  that  this  subsection  shall not apply 
"  in  any  case  where  the  Land  Commission  are 
"  satisfied  that  it  is  not  owing  to  any  act  or 
"  default  of  such  person  that  his  title  is  not 
"  established  and  the  amount  of  his  claim 
"  invested  as aforesaid " ),  the next  Amendment, 
being  read  a  second  time,  was  amended,  and 
agreed  to. 

Then 

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in  p.  31,  after 

No. 113.]  3-Ebw.  VII. 

12th August 

Special  Entry. 

Special  Entry. 

Then  the subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as the  Amendment in p.  17,  1. 39,  being  read 
a  second  time, were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment  in  p.  17,  1. 39,  after 
( "  equal"),  insert("half-yearly  o r " ),  the  next 
Amendment,  being  read  a  second  time,  was 
agreed  to. 

t h at 

t he   object   of  the  said 
[It  appearing  
Amendment  w as  
t o  m a ke   the  time  for  the 
payment  of  dividends  consistent  with  that  for 
the  payment of  interest  on purchase  money.] 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as the  Amendment  in p.  21,  1. 3,  being  read 
a  second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  21,1.  3,  leave 
out  ( "  eight  " )  and  insert  ( " s e v e n " ),  the  next 
Amendment,  being  read  a  second  time,  was 
agreed  to. 

[It  appearing  that  the  object   of  the  said 
Amendment  was  to  make  the  Bill  consistent 
with  provisions  made   by  the  Commons  by  the 
Irish  Development  Grant.] 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as the  Amendment  in p.  25,  1. 32, being  read 
a  second time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment  in  p.  25,1.  32,  after 

( "  in "),  insert— 

( "  (a)  Bonds,  debentures,   or  mortgages 
"  secured  upon  rates  or  taxes 
levied 
"  under  the  authority  of  any  A ct   of 
"  Parliament  or  Provisional  Order   by 
"  any  municipal  corporation  or  other 
"  local  authority  in  the  United  Kingdom 
"  which  shall be  authorised  to  borrow  on 
"  such  security  ; 

"  (b)  Ground  rents  arising  out   of  heredita­

"  ments in  the  United  Kingdom,  and  not 
"  exceeding  in  amount  one-fourth  part 
"  of  the  annual  value  at  a  rackrent  of 
"  the premises  out  of  which  such  ground 
"  rents  issue ; 

' 

"  ( c)  Debentures   or  mortgages  of  railway 
in  the  United  Kingdom 

"  companies 
"  incorporated  by  A ct   of  Parliament; 
"  (d)  Stocks  or  shares  of  any  tramway  or 
"  light  railway  interest  upon  which   is 
"  guaranteed 
charged  upon 
from  or 
"  under  the  Tramways  (Ireland) Acts  ; 
"  (e)  Bonds,  debentures,   or  mortgages 
"  secured  upon  any  investments  in  which 
"  trustees  are  authorised  by  this  or  any 
"  other  Act   to  investment  funds  ; 

"  ( f  )  Debentures  or  fully-paid  shares  or 

"  stocks of any  railway. 

"  Provided  that  the  sufficiency   of  any  such 
"  investments  to realise the sum invested  therein 
"  upon  the  death  of  the  tenant  for  life   or  the 
"  termination  of  the  trust  shall  be  secured  to 
"  the  satisfaction  of  the  public  trustees  under 
u  this  Act  "),  the  next  Amendment,  being  read 
a second  time, was  amended,  and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as the  Amendment  in p.  27,1.  11,  being  read 
a second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  27,1.  11, after 
( "  require " ),  insert  the  following  subsection   :— 
( " ( 1 4  )  The  powers  conferred   on  the  Land 
"  Commission  by  the  foregoing  provisions  of 
"  this  section  may  be  exercised  by  the  Land 
"  Judge  in  any  case where  the  purchase  money 
"  of  land  sold  under  the  Land  Purchase  Acts   is 
"  or  has  been  distributed  by  him,  and  those 
"  provisions  shall  apply  accordingly  with  the 
"  substitution  of  the  Land  Judge  for  the  Land 
"  Commission  "),  the  next  Amendment,  being 
read  a second  time, was  amended,  and  agreed  to. 
Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as  the  Amendment  in  p.  31,  being  read  a 
second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

V  O L.   1 5 8. 

The  Lords'  Amendment  
Clause  58,  insert  Clause  B.:-— 

"  B . —  ( 1)   Where  in  the  course  of  proceedings  Power  to 

22  V i c­

"  for  the  sale  under  the  Landed  Estates  Court   ^  y 
"  (Ireland)  Act,  1858,   or  the  Land  Purchase  onandin 
"  Acts,  of  an estate  it  appears  that  the  owner  certain cases, 
"  or  any  tenants  of  holdings  on  the  estate  are
"  in  occupation  of  portions  of  an  adjoining 
"  estate,  and  that  the  owner  or  any  tenants  of 
"  holdings  on  the  adjoining  estate  are 
in 
"  occupation  of  portions  of  the  iirst-mentioned 
"  estate,  whether  such  exchange  of  occupation 
"  is  the  result  of  an agreement  or  is  occasioned 
"  by  the  alteration  of  the  course  of  a  stream, 
"  or  otherwise,  the  Land  Judge   or  the  Judicial 
"  Commissioner,  as the  case  may  be, may,  if  he 
"  thinks  it  expedient,  with  the  consent  of  the 
"  owners  of  the  respective  estates,  make  an 
"  order  ratifying  the  exchange,  and  the  order 
"  or  a  map  or  plan  annexed  thereto  shall 
"  show  the  lands  given  and  taken  in  exchange 
"  respectively. 

"  (2)  The  land taken upon  any such  exchange 
"  shall be  deemed to be  held  by the same  tenure, 
"  and  shall,  without  any  conveyance  or  other 
"  assurance  in  relation  thereto,  go  and  enure 
"  to  and upon  the  same  uses  and  trusts,  and  be 
"  subject  to  the  same  rents,  conditions,  charges, 
"  and  incumbrances,  as  the  land  given  upon 
"  such  exchange  would  have  stood  limited  upon 
"  and  be  subject  to  if  the  order  had  not  been 
"  made  *,  and  the land given  upon such  exchange 
"  shall  be  deemed to  be  held by the same tenure, 
"  and  shall,  without  any  conveyance  or  other 
"  assurance  in  relation  thereto,  go  and  enure 
"  to  and  upon  the  same  uses  and  trusts,  and  be 
"  subject  to  the  same rents,  conditions,  charges, 
"  and  incumbrances,  as  the  land  taken  upon 
"  such  exchange  would  have  stood  limited  upon 
"  and  been  subject  to  if  the  order  had  not  been 
"  made." 

"  (3)  All  rights  and  remedies  for  recovery   of 
"  rents payable  in  respect  of  either  portions  of 
"  the  lands  so  exchanged  shall  be  exerciseable 
"  in  respect  of,  and  may  be  pursued  against, 
"  the  lands given  or  taken  upon  such  exchange, 
"  as  the  case  may  be, in  the  same  manner  as 
"  they  might  theretofore  have  been  exercised 
"  or  pursued  against  the  lands  originally  liable 
"  thereto "),  the  next  Amendment,  being  read 
a  second  time,  was  amended,  and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,   as 
far  as  the  Amendment  in  p.  36,  1.  18,  were 
agreed  to. 

And  a  consequential  Amendment  was  made 

to  the  Bill. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  36,  1. 18,  after 

("less  "),  insert  the  following  subsection   :—  • 

"  (2)  Subsection  (4)   of  section  three  of  this 
"  A ct  shall  apply   in  the  case  of  any  land  in 
"  respect  of  which  an  advance 
is  made  in 
"  pursuance  of  this  section "),  the  next  Amend­
ment, being  read  a  second  time,  was  amended, 
and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,  as 
far  as  the  Amendment  in  p.  38,  1.  36,  were 
agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in p.  38,  1. 36,  leave 

out  ( " a n y ")  and  insert  ("subject   to  the  pro­
"  v'isionsof this A ct any "), the next Amendment, 
being  read  a  second  time,  was disagreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  38,1.  38,  leave 
for  a 
the  next  Amendment,  being 

out   ( "  appeal")  and 
"  re-hearing"), 
read  a second  time, was  agreed  to. 

( "  apply 

insert  

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  39,  1.  5, after 
( "  assessor"), 
shall  hear  the 
"  evidence  and  inspect  the  holding,  and  report 
"  thereon 

insert   ( "  who 

'  3  H  2 

 
5

"  thereon  to  the  Judicial  Commissioner  "),  the 
next  Amendment,  being  read  a second  time,  was 
amended,  and  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  39,  Is.  6 to  8, 
leave  out  Subsection  (3),  the  next  Amendment, 
being  read  a second  time,  was  agreed  to. 

insert,  

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  39,  1. 9, after 
( "  appeal") 
( "  or  on  any  re-hearing 
"  (except  in  cases where  the  valuation  does  not 
"  exceed  twenty  pounds)"),  the  next  Amend­
"  ment, being  read  a  second  time,  was  amended, 
and  agreed  to. 

The  Lords'  Amendment   in  p.  39,  1.  10, after 
( "  which  "),  insert  ("could  have  been  but "),  the 
next  Amendment, being  read  a second  time,  was 
agreed  to. 

The  Lords 5 Amendment  in  p. 39,1s. 12  and  15, 
after   ( "  Commissioner  "),  insert   ( "  who  hears 
"  the appeal"), the next  Amendment, being read 
a  second  time,  was  amended,  and  agreed  to. 

Then  the  subsequent  Lords'  Amendments,, 

being  read  a second  time,  were  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  a  Committee  be  appointed  to 
draw  up  Reasons  to  be  assigned  to  the  Lords 
for  disagreeing  to  certain  of  the  Amendments 
made  by  the  Lords  to  the  Bill;   to  which  this 
House  hath  disagreed. 

And  a  Committee  was  appointed   of  Mr. 
Attorney  General  for  Ireland,  Mr.  Serjeant 
Hemphill,  Mr.  John Redmond,  Colonel  Saunder­
son, and  Mr.  Wyndham. 

1 9 0 3.  

[No; 113. 

Ordered,  That  a  Message   be  sent  to  the 
Lords  to  communicate  the  said  Reasons  (with 
the  Bill,  Amendments,  and  the  consequential 
Amendments  made  to  the  Bill)  :  And  that  the 
Clerk  do  carry  the  said  Message. 

A  Motion  was  made, and  the  Question  being 
proposed,  That  the  Agreement  dated  the  30th 
day  of  July  1903,  entered  into  between  His 
Majesty's  Government  and  the  Cunard  Steam­
ship  Company,  Limited,  printed  in  Command 
Paper,  No.  1703,  and  the  Agreement  dated 
the  1st  day  of  August  1903,  entered 
into 
between  His  Majesty's  Government  and  the 
International  Mercantile  Marine  Company  and 
others,  printed  in  Command  Paper,  No.  1704, 
be  approved—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour)  j

Canard 
Steamship 
Company  and 
International 
Mercantile 
Marine 
Company 
(Agreements.) 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to  be  made  to 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word 
"  T h a t"   to  the  end  of 
the  Question,  and 
adding  the  words  "this  House  regrets  that  an 
the  Cunard 
"  arrangement  was  made  with 
"  Steamship  Company  without  first  ascertaining 
"  by  public  competition  the  terms  upon  which 
"  the  Government  requirements  might  have 
"  been  met by  other  companies " — ( M r.  Lough),
—instead  thereof. 

And  the  Question  being  proposed.  That 
the  words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part 
the  Question  : —  And  a  Debate  arising 
of 
thereupon  ; 

Ordered.  That  Three   be  the  Quorum  of  the 

Committee  :  And  they  are  to  withdraw  imme­
diately.—(Mr.  Wyndham.) 

And 

it  being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of 
the  clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

1 

Consolidated 
Fund  (Appro-
priation)  Bill. 

The  House, according   to  Order, resolved  itself 
i n t 0  a  Committee  on  the  Consolidated  Fund 
( A p p r o p r i a t i o n)  Bill. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

CLAUSES,. No.  1 to  No.  8,  agreed  to. 
Schedules  agreed  to. 
Bill  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  gone  through  the  Bill,  and 
directed  him  to  report 
the  same,  without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That  the  Bill  be  read  the  third  time 

To-morrow. 

Mr.  Wyndham reported  from  the  Committee 
appointed  to  draw  up  Reasons  to  be  assigned 
to  the  Lords  for  disagreeing   to  certain  of  the 
Amendments  made  by  their  Lordships  to  the 
Irish  Land  Bill;  That  they  had  drawn   up 
Reasons  accordingly,  which  they  had  directed 
him  to  report  to  the  House  ;  and  the  same  were 
read,  as  follow : 

The  Commons  disagree  to  the  Amendment 
made  by  the  Lords  in  p.  2,  1.  10,  for  the 
following  Reason  :— 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 	

it 

Because 

is  unnecessary,  and  could  be 
satisfied  by  a  statement  that  the  sale  did  not 
come  within  the  zones. 

The  Commons  disagree  to  the  Amendment 
made  by  the  Lords  in  p.  7,  1.  16,  for  the 
following  Reason  :— 

Because  it  is  inadvisable  to  provide  for  the 
retention  of  guarantee  deposits  in  the  case  of 
the  sale of  estates. 

The  Commons  disagree  to  the  Amendment 
made  by  the  Lords  in  p.  38,  L  36,  for  the 
following  Reason  :— 

Because  it  is  consequential  on  the  Amend­

ment  made  by 
Clause  87. 

the  Lords,  to 

leave  out 

The  said  Reasons,  being  read  a  second  time, 

were  agreed  to. 

Cunard 
Steamship 
Company  and 
International 
Mercantile 
Marine 
Company 
(Agreements.) 

The  Order of the day being  read, for  resuming 
the  adjourned  Debate  on the  Amendment  which, 
upon  the  12th  day  of  this  instant  August,  was 
proposed  to  be  made  to  the  Question,  That  the 
Agreement  dated  the  30th  day  of  July  1903, 
entered into between  His  Majesty's  Government 
and  the  Cunard  Steamship  Company,  Limited, 
printed  in  Command  Paper,  No.  1703,  and  the 
Agreement  dated  the  1st day  of  August  1903, 
entered  into between  His  Majesty's  Government 
and  the  International  Mercantile  Marine  Com­
pany  and  others,  printed  in  Command  Paper, 
No.  1704, be  approved—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour)  ; 
Which  Amendment  was,  to  leave out from  the 
word  "  T h a t"   to  the  end  of  the  Question,  in 
order  to  add  the  words "  this House  regrets  that 
"  an  arrangement  was  made  with  the  Cunard 
"  Steamship  Company  without  first  ascertaining 
"  by  public  competition  the  terms  upon  which 
"  the  Government  requirements  might  have 
"  been  met  by  other  companies "—(Mr.  Lough)", 
And  the  Question  being  again  proposed,  That 
the  words  proposed  to be  left  out  stand  part  Of 
the  Question  :—The  House  resumed  the  said 
adjourned  Debate. 

And  the  Question  being  p u t; 
The  House  divided. 
The  Teas   to  the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for  t h e {  S 5 r „ J J W er

y 
l e a 8 ' 

<  Hood, 
[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Tellers  for  the I M r '  L o u9 h> 

A d a n d

' \  

n o 
92. 

J 

]
|  I8. 

So  it was  resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main  Question  being  p u t; 
Resolved,  That  the  Agreement  dated  the  30th 
day  of  July  1903,  entered  into  between  His 
Majesty's  Government  and the  Cunard  Steatti­
ship  Company,  Limited,  printed  in  Command 
Paper,  No.  1703,  and the  Agreement  dated  the 
1st  day  of  August  1903,  entered  into  between 
His  Majesty's  Government and the  International 
Mercantile 

 
No. 113.]  3 

12th—13th  August 

Mercantile  Marine  Company  and others, printed 
in  Command  Paper,  No.  1704,  be  approved. 

hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Port  of 
London  Bill. 

Revenue  Bill. 

Employment 
of  Children 
Bill. 

Ordered,  That  further  proceedings  on  the 
Port   of  London  Bill  be  suspended  till  the  next 
Session of  Parliament. 

Ordered,  That  on  any  day  in  that  Session  a 
M otion  may  be  made,  after notice, by  a  Minister 
of  the  Crown, to be  decided without  Amendment 
or  Debate,  that  proceedings  on that  Bill  may  be 
resumed;  and  if  that  Motion  is  decided  in  the 
affirmative, the  said  Bill,  as reported  from  the 
Joint  Committee,  shall  stand  committed  to  a 
Committee  of  the  whole  House  in  like  manner 
as if  the  previous  proceedings  on  the  Bill  or  in 
relation  thereto  had  taken  place  in  that  Session, 
after due  compliance  with  all  Standing  Orders. 

Ordered, That this  Order be a  Standing  Order 

of  the  House.—(Mr.  Balfour.) 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded   to 
take  into  consideration  the  Revenue  Bill,   as 
amended  in  the  Committee. 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third 
time s—The  Bill  was  accordingly  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 

the  Lords  ;  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Employment  of  Children 
Bill  |  and  the  same  were  twice  read,  and 
agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Licensing 
Acts 
(Scotland) 
Consolidation 
and  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take into  consideration  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Licensing  Acts  (Scotland) 
Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill  ;  and  the 
same were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

And  a  consequential  Amendment  was  made 

to  the  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships,  and  hath  made  a  consequential 
Amendment  to  the  Bill;   to  which  this  House 
doth  desire  the  concurrence  of  their  Lordships. 

Penal 
Servitude 
Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading   of  the  Penal  Servitude  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill  be  read  a  second  time 

To-morrow. 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day  of  July  last, 
Mr. Speaker  adjourned the House without 
then  twenty 
Question  put, 
minutes  before  Twelve   of 
the  clock, 
till  To-morrow. 

it  being 

Sheep  Scab 
Bill. 

[No.  114.] 
Thursday,  13th August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  T wo   of  the  clock. 

P E A T E K S. 

That  the  Amendment  made 
by  the  Lords   to  the  Sheep  Scab  Bill   be 

QRDERED, 
^ 
now  taken  into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
the  said  Amendment  into  consideration  ;  and 
the  same  was  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
. . . , ¥ O L.  1 5 8. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made   by  the  Town 
Lords  to  the  Town  Councils  (Scotland)  Bill   be Councils 
now  taken  into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
the  said  Amendments  into  consideration  ;  and 
the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered, That  the  Amendments  made  by  the  Burgh  Police 

Lords  to  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Bill   be  (Scotland) 
now  taken  into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
the  said  Amendments  into  consideration;  and 
the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

A  Public  Petition  was  presented,  and read ;   Public 

and  ordered  to  lie  upon  the  Table.  

Petition. 

Vide  Supple­
ment  to  the 
Seventh 
Beport. 
Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Board of 
jesty's  Command, —  Copy   of  Ninth  Annual  ^ M t o e n t )' 
Abstract   of  Labour  Statistics   of  the  United
Kingdom,  1901-2. 

p

Copies of  Reports  from  the  Canadian Govern-   "Options" 
„ 

ment,  and  from  His  Majesty's  Representatives  *n™t 
Abroad,  on  Legislative  Measures  respecting  i n y 1^ 6 8 
Gambling  in  "  Option "  and  "  Future "  Con-   Stuffs 
tracts  as regards  Food  Stuffs. 

(Legislation.) 

Copy   of  Order  made  bv  the  Light  Railway   Light 

Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act,   •&jf(jiways A o t' 
1896,  and modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  amending  the  West  Manchester  Light 
Railways  Order,  1899,  and  authorising 
the 
construction  of  additional  Light  Railways   in 
the  Parish  and  Urban  District   of  Stretford,  and 
County  of  Lancaster  (West  Manchester  Light 
Railways  (Extensions  and  Amendment)  Order, 
1903)., 

Copy  of  Order  made  by  the  Light  Railway   Light 

Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act,  ]^ Sgwaya  A c t' 
1896,  and modified  and  confirmed by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising the  construction   of  Light 
in  the  Parishes  of  Wotton  Saint 
Railways 
Mary 
(Without),  Barnwood,  Hucclecote,  and 
Brockworth,  in  the  County of  Gloucester  (County 
and  Brockworth)
of  Gloucester 
Light  Railways  Order,  1903). 

(Gloucester 

Copy  of  Order  made   by  the  Light  Railway   Light 

Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act,  ?,fil ways •ict' 
1896, and modified  and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  authorising  the  construction  of  Light 
Railways  in  the  City  of  Gloucester  (Gloucester
Corporation  Light  Railways  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Order  made by  the  Light  Railway   Light 

Commissioners  under  the  Light  Railways  Act, ^!i w a ya  Act> 
1896,  and modified and  confirmed  by  the  Board 
of  Trade,  amending  the  Callington  Light  Rail­
way  Order,  1900  {Callington  Light  Railway 
(Extension  of  Time)  Order,  1903). 

Copy  of  Memoranda,  Statistical  Tables,  and  British  and 
Charts  prepared  in  the  Board  of  Trade  w i th  ^ e i gn  Trade 
reference  to  various  matters  bearing  on  British  aD 
11 us  ry' 
and  Foreign  Trade  and  Industrial  Conditions. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return  Workmen's 

to  an  Order,  dated  the  12th  day  of  this instant Trains. 
August,  for  a  Return  relative   to  Workmen's 
Trains. 

347. 

3  II  3 

Ordered, 

Lunacy 
(Ireland.) 

Board  of 
Education, 

Merchant 
Shipping  Act, 
1894. 

Merchant 
Shipping  Act, 
1894,  and 
Merchant 
Shipping 
(Mercantile 
Marine  Fund) 
Act,  1898. 

Dockyard 
Ports 
Regulation 
Act,  1865. 

Foreign 
jurisdiction 
Act,  18?0i,  .... 

Private 
Legislation 
Procedure 
(Scotland) 
Act,  1899. 

N o.  3 4 8. 

Parochial 
Medical 
Officers 
(Scotland). 

N o.  3 4 9. 

Assessments 
(C'  unties, 
Cities,  and 
Burghs 
(Scotland.) 

No.  350. 

Local 
Taxation 
(Scotland.) 

N o.  3 5 1. 

Ordered, That  the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the 

Ordered,  That  the  said Return  do  lie upon  the 

Table;  and  that  the  said  Return  be  printed. 

T a b l e a n  d  be  printed. 

tWi  August.  	

1903..  [No. 114.  


Mr.  Wyndham  presented,   by  His  Majesty's 

Viscount  Cranborne  presented,  by  His  Ma-   Africa 

Command,—Copy  of  Fifty-second  Report,  with  jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Despatch  from  His 
Appendices, of Inspectors  of  Lunatics  (Ireland),  Majesty's  Minister  at  Brussels  respecting,  the 
for  the  year  1902. 
Commission  for  the  Protection  of  the  Natives 
Inde-
instituted  by  the  Government  of  the 
pendent  Congo  State  under  the  Decree  
of 
18th  September  1896. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

1°, 

Sir  William Anson  presented, by His  Majesty's 
Command,—Copy  of  Report  of  the  Board  of 
Education  for  the  year  1902-3. 

Copies  of  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports,  Trade  Reports 

Annual  Series,  Nos.  3058   to  3065. 

'	 

(Annual 
.  series.) 

Sir  William Anson  also presented,  pursuant  to 

Copy  of  Correspondence  respecting  the  appli-   French  Law 

the  directions  of  several  Acts   of  Parliament,—  cation  of  the  French  Law  of  Association  to  of  Association 
Copy  of  two  Orders  in  Council,  of  10th  August  Institutions  of  British  origin. 
1903,  under  the  Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894, 
(a)  varying  the  Dues  payable   in  respect  of  the  Table. 
Basses  and  Minicoy  Lights;  and  (b)  confirming 
three  Merchant  Shipping  Ordinances  enacted  Mr.  Arnold-Forster  presented,—-Return  to  an  Transports 
by  the  Governor  and  Legislative  Council   of  Order,  dated  the  5th  day  of  this instant August,  
Hong  Kong. 
(South 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon the No.  4, 1903.) 

for  a  Return  relative   to  Transport 

laneous" 

r . 

Copy  of  Order  in  Council, of  10th  August  African  War). 

_  

N o ' 3 5 4 " 

Ordered, That  the  said Return  do  lie  upon  the 

1903,  under  the  Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894, 
and  the  Merchant  Shipping  (Mercantile  Marine  Table  ;  and be  printed. 
Fund)  Act,  1898,  altering  the  Scale   of  Light 
Dues  set  out  in  the  Second  Schedule  to  the 
Ordered,  That there be laid  before this  House,  Joint  Stock 
Merchant  Shipping  (Mercantile  Marine  Fund)  a  Return—(I.)   Of  the  Companies  registered  Companies, 
Act,  1898. 

during  the  year  ended the  31st  day  of  December 
Copy   of  Order  in  Council,  dated  10th  August  1902  which  filed  a  Prospectus,  and  to  which 
1903,  under  the  Dockyard  Ports  Regulation  Certificates  to  commence  business  have  been  

Act,  1865,  making  Rules  and  Regulations  for  granted,  stating—  

the  Dockyard  Port   of  Queenstown. 

Copy  of 

two  Orders 

in  Council,  of  10th: 
August  1903,  under  the  Foreign  Jurisdiction 
Act,  1890,  entitled  the  Niger  Navigation  Order; 
in  Council,  1903, and  the  Niger  Transit  Order 
in  Council,  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon  the 

Table. 

The  Lord  Advocate  presented,—Return   to 
an  Order,  dated  the  11th  day  of  this  instant 
August,  for  a  Return  relative   to  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899. 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  20th  day   of 
July  last,  for  a  Return  relative   to  Parochial 
Medical  Officers  (Scotland). 

Return  to  an  Order,  dated  the  10th  day   of 
this  instant  August,  for  a  Return  relative   to 
Assessments 
(Counties,  Cities,  and  Burghs 
(Scotland)  ). 

The  Lord  Advocate  also  presented,  pursuant 
to  the  directions  of  an  A ct   of  Parliament,— 
Copy  of  the  Annual  Local  Taxation  Returns 
for  Scotland, for  the  year  1901-2. 

Ori/ered.  That the  said  Papers do  lie  upon  the  


Table;  and  be  printed. 

(1)  the  Date  of  Registration  ;  

(2)  the  Date   of  the  Prospectus  ; 
(3)  the  Amount   of  the  nominal  Capital;  

(4)  the  Amount   of  each  Share  ;  

(5)  the  Amount  issued   or  to  be  issued  


, 

j 
'' 

otherwise  than  for  Cash ; 


(6)  the  Amount  offered  for  subscription  


in  Cash;  

(7)  the  Amount underwritten  ; 
(8)  the  Commission  for  underwriting  ; 
(9)  the minimum  Subscription  required  ; 
(10)  the Amount allotted before commencing 

business; 

(11)  the	  Amounts  per  Share  payable  on 

application  and  allotment; 

(12)  the  Total  Directors'  Share  qualifica-

tion, if  any;  and 

(13)  the Date of the Certificate to  commence 

business  : 

(II.)   Of  the  Companies  registered  during  the 
year  1902  which  filed  a Prospectus,  but   to which 
Certificates to  commence  business  have  not  been 
granted,  stating  the  particulars  specified  in  (I.) 
so far  as they  are  applicable  : 

(III.)   Of  the Companies registered during  the 
year  1902  which  filed  a  Declaration  that  the 
Company  " does  not  issue  any  invitation  to  the 
public  to  subscribe for  its shares  " : 

(I Y.)   Of  the Companies registered  during  the  

year  1902  which  have  not  filed  a  Prospectus   or  

a  Declaration  that  the  Company  "  does not  issue  

any  invitation  to  the  public  to  subscribe  for  its 
Shares,"  and  stating  the  particulars  specified in 
( I .)  so  far as they  are  applicable: 

yprus. 

N o.  3 5 2, 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,—Return  to  an 
Order,  dated  the  12th  day  of  this  instant 
August,  for  a Return  relative   to  Cyprus. 

Court  o£ 
Probate 
Division 
(High  Court 
of  Justice) 
(Ireland.) 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  also  presented,  pursuant  to  

( V .)   Of  the  Companies  which  were  dissolved  

the directions  of  an Act   of  Parliament,—Annual 
Account  of  Receipts  and  Disbursements  of  the  or  struck off the  Register  during  the  year  1902  :  

(VI.)   Of  the  Total  Number   of  Companies 
Court  of  Probate  Division   of  the  High  Court 
for  the  year  ended  dissolved  during  the  year  1902  (1)   by  Order  of  

of  Justice 
Court;  (2)  after  voluntary  Liquidation;  and  

31st  December  1902. 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do lie upon  the  (3)  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  Section  7  of  

Table  ;  and  that  the  Return  relative  to  Cyprus  the  Companies  Act,  1880,  and  Section  26 of  the  

be  printed. 

Companies  Act,  1900:  


in  Ireland, 

Local 
Taxation 
Accounts, 
1902-3. 

N o.  3 5 3. 

( V I I .)   Of  the  Total  Number  and  nominal 
Mr.  Walter  Long  presented,—Return  to  an  paid-up  and  considered  as paid-up Capital  of  the 
Order,  dated  the  7th  day of  this  instant  August,  Companies  registered  during  the  year  1902  in 
for a Return  relative to Local  Taxation  Account,  London,  Edinburgh,  and  Dublin  respectively, 
from  Un-
1902-3, 	
limited, 

distinguishing  Limited  Companies 





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Ydth—llth  August. 

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limited, and  Companies registered  with a nominal 
Capital  from  Companies registered  without  such 
Capital  : 

( V I I I .)   Of  the  Total  Number  and  paid-up 
Capital,  including  the  Amounts  considered  as 
paid  on  vendors'  and  other  Shares,  of  all  Com­
panies  having  a  share  Capital  which  were  on  the 
Register  on  the  30th  day  of  April  1903,  except 
sucb  Companies  as were  in  course  of  liquidation 
or removal from the Register under the provisions 
of  Section  7 of  the  Companies  A c t,  i880,  and 
Section  26  of  the  Companies  Act,  1900: 

( I X .)   Of 

the  Total  Number  and  nominal 
Capital  of  the  Companies  registered  in  England, 
Scotland, and  Ireland  respectively  in  every  year 
since  the  commencement  of  the  Companies  Act, 
1862,  to  1902, inclusive  : 

( X .)   Of  the  Fees  and  Capital  Duty  paid   in 
respect  of  Registered  Companies  during  the 
year  1902.—(Mr.  Gerald  Balfour.) 

Ordered,  That  there  be 

laid  before  this 
House,  a  Return  showing  (1)  the  Names   of 
permanent  Officials  of  the  Department  on  the 
lst  day  of  May  1903;  (2)  Description   of  Office; 
(3)  Salary  and  Travelling  Expenses;  (4)  Date 
of  Appointment  and  previous  Employment; 
And,  similar  Return 
(5)  Tenure   of  Office : 
of  Officials  employed   by  the  various  County 
Councils  in  Ireland  in  carrying  out  the  pro­
visions  of 
Instruction  (Ireland) Act.—(Mr.  M'Govern.) 

the  Agriculture  and  Technical 

Department  of
Agriculture 
and  Technical 
Instruction 
(Ireland.) 

Marine  Store 
Dealers 
(Ireland)  Bill. 

Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
Lords  to  the  Marine  Store  Dealers  (Ireland) 
Bill  be  now  taken  into  consideration. 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take 
the  said  Amendments  into  consideration  ;  and 
the  same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered, That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them, that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made by  their 
Lordships. 

Message from 
the  Lords. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a 
Message  had been  brought  from  the  Lords   by 
one  of  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

Revenue  Bill. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Revenue  Bill, 

without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments 
made  by  this  House  to  the  Amendments  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Irish  Land  Bill,  and  have 
agreed  to  the  consequential  Amendments  made 
by  this  House  to  the  Bill,  without  any  Amend­
ment,  and  do  not  insist  on  their  Amendments  to 
the said  Bill to which  this  House  hath  disagreed. 
The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  consequential 
Amendment  made  by  this  House 
the 
Licensing  Acts  (Scotland)  Consolidation  and 
Amendment  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

to 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Public  Build­

ings  Expenses  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Expiring  Laws 

Continuance  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Housing  of  the 
Working  Classes  (No.   2)  Bill,  without  any 
Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Patent  Office 

Extension  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Auchterarder 
Town  Council  Order  Confirmation  Bill,  without 
any  Amendment. 

Irish  Land 
Bill. 

Licensing Acts 
(Scotland) 
Consolidation 
and  Amend­
ment  Bill. 

Public 
Buildings 
Expenses  Bill. 

Expiring Laws 
Continuance 
Bill. 

Housing  of 
the  Working 
Classes 
(No.  2)  Bill. 

Patent Office 
Extension 
Bill. 

Auchterarder 
Town  Council 
Order 
Confirmation 
Bill. 

Poor 
Prisoners' 
Defence  BilL 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendment  County  Courts 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Amendments  made  J^isdictuin 
by  the  Lords  to  the  County  Courts  Jurisdiction 
Extension  Bill,  without  any  Amendment. 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Amendments  Hastings 

made  by  this  House  to  the  Hastings  Harbour  
Bill  [Lords], without  any  Amendment. 

' 

B m 

The  Lords  communicate  Copy   of  Report  Light  Load 

from  the  Select  Committee  appointed   by  their Line. 
Lordships  in  the  present  Session  of  Parliament, 
together  with  the  Minutes   of  Evidence,  Pro­
ceedings  of  the  Committee,  &c.,  as  desired  by 
this  House. 

Colonel  Lockwood  reported  from  the  Select   House of 
Committee  on  the  Kitchen  and  Refreshment  P^itSenand 
Rooms  (House   of  Commons);  That  they  had   Refreshment 
considered  the  matters  to  them  referred,  and  Rooms.) 
directed  him  to  make  a  Report  thereof  to  the  No. 355. 
House. 

Ordered,  That  the  Report   do  lie  upon  the 

Table  ;  and  be  printed. 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the   East  India 

Committee  on  East  India  Revenue  Accounts;  

Revenue 
And  a  Motion  being  made,  and  the  Question   Aoooullts­

being  proposed,  That Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave 
the  Chair—(Secretary  Lord  George  Hamilton)  ; 

An  Amendment  was  proposed  to be  made  to  Duties on 
the  Question,  by  leaving  out  from  the  word   Manufactured 
"  That "  to  the  end  of  the  Question,  in  order  to  w ^ t ed  into 
add  the  words  "  this  House  is  of  opinion  that,  India. 
"  in  view  of  the  satisfactory  Indian  Budgets 
"  in  the  current  and  recent  years,  the  duties 
"  imposed  in  1894-5  on  manufactured  goods 
"  imported  into  India  should  be  abolished.— 
(Mr.  Shackleton.) 

And  the  Question  being  put,  That  the  words 
the 

proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part  of 
Question; 

The  House  divided. 
The  Yeas  to the  Right; 
The  Noes  to  the  Left. 

Tellers  for t h e f  S i r „   A ] e * a n d er 

Yeas, 

\ - - H o o d >

[Mr.  Anstruther: 

Acland•

1  9 8. 

(


Tellers  for the J Mr.  Shackleton,  


Noes, 

(Mr.  Herbert  Whiteley: 
So  it  was resolved  in  the  Affirmative. 
And  the  Main Question being again proposed  : 

30. 

— A nd  a  Debate  arising  thereupon  ; 

And  it being  half  an  hour  after  Seven  of  the 
clock,  the  Debate  stood  adjourned  till  this 
evening. 

Evening  Sitting. 

The  Order   of  the day being  read, for resuming   East  India 

the  adjourned  Debate  on  the  Main  Question Revenue 
proposed  this  day,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now
coounts­
leave the Chair  (for Committee  on the East  India 
Revenue  Accounts); 

And  the  Main Question being again  proposed: 
the  said  adjourned 

—  The  House  resumed 
Debate. 

And  the  House  having  continued   to  sit  till 

after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Friday  morning; 

Friday,  14th August,  1903 : 

And the Question being  p u t : — It  was resolved 

in  the  Affirmative. 

Ordered, That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave  the 

Chair. 

The  House  accordingly  resolved  itself  into 

the  Committee. 

(In  the  Committee.) 

The  Lords  have agreed   to  the Poor  Prisoners' 
Defence  Bill,  with  Amendments  ;   to  which  the 
Lords  desire  the  concurrence   of  this  House. 

Vol..  1-58. 

Resolved,  That  it  appears  from  the  Accounts 
presented  to  Parliament  that  in  1901-2  the 
Revenue  of  India  amounted  to   £ .  76,344,525, 
3  H  4 
t he 

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13th—14th August 

1 9 0 3.  

[No. 115. 

the  Expenditure  charged  against  Revenue   to 
£ .  71,394,282,  and  the  Capital  Expenditure  not 
charged to Revenue to  £ .  4,071,152.—(Secretary 
Lord  George  Hamilton.) 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  also  presented,—Return   joint  Stock 
to  an  Order,  dated  the  13th  day  of  this  instant  Companies. 
August,  for  Returns  relative   to  Joint  Stock  No. 357. 
Companies. 

Resolution  to  be  reported. 

Mr.  Speaker  resumed  the  Chair;  and  the 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reported,  That 
the  Committee  had  come to  a  Resolution. 

Consolidated 
priation)PBiu!  T h i r  d  Reading 

The  Order  of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
the  Consolidated  Fund 

of 

(Appropriation)  B i l l; 

Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  read  the  third  time 

this  day. 

Military 
Lands  Bill. 

The  House,  according   to  Order,  proceeded  to 
take  into  consideration  the  Amendment  made 
by  the  Lords  to  the  Military Lands  Bill,  in p.  1, 
1.  12,  after  ("expenses"),  insert   ( "  so  far  as 
"  they  are in the  nature  of  capital  expenses ")  ; 
and  the  same,  being  read  a second  time  (and  it 
Special  Entry,  appearing  that  its  object  was  to  more  clearly 
define  the  intentions  of  the  Commons),  was 
agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill  to 
the  Lords;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendment  made   by  their 
Lordships. 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Papers  do  lie  upon 
the  Table;  and  that the  said  Return   be  printed. 

Mr.  Arthur  Elliot  presented,   by  His  Ma-   Teachers' 

jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  on 
Valuation  of  the  Teachers'  Pension  Fund
(Ireland)  on  the 31st  December  1900.  


the ?Ten?io",?un<i 
n

  ''  


Ordered,  That  the  said  Paper  do  lie  upon  


the  Table.  


Mr.  Speaker  laid  upon  the  Table,—List   o f  Parliamentary 

the  Bills,  Reports,  Estimates,  and  Accounts  and   Pa£?ra'  „.. 
Papers  printed  by  Order  of  the  House,  and  of  No. 3o8. 
Papers  presented  by  Command,  Session  1903, 
with a General  Alphabetical  Index  thereto ;  27th 
Parliament,  Fourth  Session,  3rd  Edward  V I I ., 
17th  February  1903  to  14th  August  1903. 

Ordered,  That  the  said Paper  be  printed. 

was,  according  to  Order,  read  the  third  time, 
j 
and  passed. 

The  Consolidated  Fund  (Appropriation)  Bill   Consolidated 
(APPrc>­
priation)  Bill, 
v 
J 
Ordered,  That  the  Clerk   do  carry  the  Bill  to 

i	 

the  Lords,  and  desire  their  concurrence. 

Penal 
Servitude 
Bill. 

Alkali,  &c. 
Work3  Bill. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 

Second  Reading  of  the  Penal  Servitude  Bill; 

Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

The  Order   of  the  day  being  read,  for  the 
Second  Reading  of  the  Alkali,  &c.  Works  Bill; 
Ordered,  That  the  said  Order  be  discharged. 
Ordered,  That  the  Bill   be  withdrawn. 

Mr.  Speaker  acquainted  the  House,  That  a   Message from 

Message  had  been  brought  from  the  Lords   by  the  Lords, 
one  their  Clerks,  as followeth  : 

The  Lords  have  agreed   to  the  Consolidated  Consolidated 
Fund  (Appropriation)  Bill,  without  any Amend-  ^atlon^But 
ment. 

A  Message  was  delivered  by  Thomas  Dacres  Royal  Assent. 

Butler,  Esquire,  Yeoman  Usher   of  the  Black 
Rod  : 

Poor Prisoners'  Ordered,  That  the  Amendments  made  by  the 
Defence  Bill.  Lords  to  the  Poor  Prisoners'  Defence  Bill   be 

now  taken  into  consideration. 

° 

The  House  accordingly  proceeded   to  take  the 
said  Amendments  into  consideration;  and  the 
same  were  twice  read,  and  agreed  to. 

Ordered,  That  the  Clerk  do  carry  the  Bill   to 
the  Lords  ;  and  acquaint  them,  that  this  House 
hath  agreed  to  the  Amendments  made  by  their 
Lordships. 

Sittings  of 
the  House. 

Resolved,  That  this  House   do  meet  this  day 
at  Ten   of  the  clock.—(Sir  Alexander  Acland-
Hood.) 

Whereupon,  in  pursuance  of  the  Order  of 
the  House  of  the  28th  day   of  July last, 
Mr.  Speaker adjourned the House  without 
Question  put, it  being  then  ten  minutes 
after  Twelve   of  the  clock  on  Friday 
morning,  till  this  day. 

[ N o.  1 1 5 .] 

Friday,  14th August,  1903. 

THE  House  met  at  Ten   of  the  clock. 

P R A Y E R S. 

Light  Load 
Line. 

No. 356. 

R  D  E  R  E D,  That  the  Paper  relative   to 
Light  Load Line, which was  communicated 
^ 
from  the  Lords  upon  the  13th day of  this  instant 
August,  be  printed. 

Boiler 
Explosions 
i m.   1882 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour  presented,  by  His  Ma-
jesty's  Command,—Copy   of  Report  of 
the 
Secretary  of  the  Board  of  Trade  on  the 
Working  of  the  Boiler  Explosions  Acts,  1882 
and  1890, with  Appendices. 

Mr.	  Speaker, 

The  Lords  authorised   by  virtue  of  His 
Majesty's  Commissions,  for  declaring  His  Royal 
Assent  to  several  Acts  agreed  upon   by  both 
Houses,  and  for  proroguing  the  present  Par­
liament,  desire  the  immediate  attendance  of  this 
Honourable  House  in  the  House  of  Peers,  to 
hear  the  Commissions  read. 

Accordingly  Mr.  Speaker,  with  the  House, 

went  up  to  the  House  of  Peers,  where  a  Com­
mission  under  the  Great  Seal  was  read,  giving, 
declaring,  and  notifying  the  Royal  Assent   to 
the  several  Acts  therein  mentioned;  and  the 
Lords  thereby  authorised  declared  the  Royal 
Assent  to  the  said  Acts,  as follow  : 
1.  Appropriation  Act,  1903. 
2.  Education  (London)  Act,  1903. 
3.  Marriages  Legalisation  Act,  1903. 
4.	  Board  of  Agriculture  and  Fisheries  Act,  


1903. 


5.  Railways  (Electrical  Power)  Act,  1903. 
6.	  South  African  Loan  and  War  Contri­

bution  Act,  1903.  


7.  Military  Works  Act,  1903. 
8.  Public'Works  Loans  Act,  1903. 
9.  Isle  of  Man  (Customs)  Act,  1903. 

10.	  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes  Act,  


1903. 


11.  Public  Buildings  Expenses  Act,  1903. 
12.  Expiring  Laws  Continuance  Act,  1903. 
13.  Revenue  Act,  1903. 
14.  Licensing  (Scotlarid)  Act,  1903. 
15.  Poor  Prisoners'  Defence  Act,  1903. 
16.  County  Courts  Act,  1903. 
17.  Motor  Car  Act,  1903. 
18.  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Act,  1903. 
19.  Town  Councils  (Scotland)  Act,  1903. 
20.  Diseases  of  Animals  Act,  1903. 
21.	  Irish  Land  Act,  1903. 
22.	  Employment  of  Children  Act,  1903. 

23.	  Military 

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August 

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Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

The  situation  in  the  European  provinces  of 
23.  Military  Lands  Act,  1903.  	
Turkey  continues  to  be  a  subject  of  general 
24.  General  Dealers  (Ireland)  Act,  1903. 
25.	  Airdrie  and  Coatbridge  Tramways  Order  anxiety.   My  Government,  acting  in  concert 
with  those  of  Austria-Hungary  and  Russia,  and 
Improvements  Act  the  other  Signatories  of  the  Treaty  of  Berlin, 
(1877)  Amendment  Order  Confirmation  have  used  their  best  efforts to  restrict  the  area 
of  disturbance,  and  to 
impress  upon  those 
Act,  1903. 
concerned  the  necessity   of  self-restraint  and 
moderation. 

27.  Glasgow  Corporation  Tramways  Order 

26.	  Lerwick  Harbour 

Confirmation  Act,  1903. 

firmation  Act,  1903. 

28.	  Auchterarder  Town  Council  Order  Con-

I  earnestly  hope  that  the  scheme  of  reforms 
pressed  on  the  Porte   by  the  two  Powers  most 
nearly  concerned,  and  strongly  supported  by 
29.  Patent  Office  Extension  Act,  1903.  	
30.	  South  Staffordshire  Tramways  Act,  1903.  My  Government,  may  effect  some  improvement 
in  the  condition  of  all  classes  of  the  population 
31.  Liverpool  University  Act,  1903. 
in  Macedonia.
32.  Bradford  Corporation  Act,  1903. 
33.	  Bury  and  District  Joint  Water  Board 

The  ratifications   of  the  Treaty  of  Commerce 
in 
34.	  Preston,  Chorley,  and  Horwich  Tramways  September  1902  have  now  been  exchanged,  and 
portions of  the  Treaty will  come  into  immediate 
operation. 

concluded  with  China 

and  Navigation 

Act,  1903. 

Act,  1903. 

35.  Salford  Corporation  Act,  1903.  	
36.	  Shropshire  and  Worcestershire  Electric 

Power  Act,  1903. 

I  have  also  concluded  with  his  Imperial 
Majesty  the  Shah  of  Persia  a  Convention  which 
37.	  North  Western  Electricity  and  Power- will  place  the  commercial  relations  of  the  two 
Countries  on  a  more  secure  and  satisfactory 
basis in  the  future. 

Gas  Act,  1903. 

38.  Hastings  Harbour  Act,  1903.  	
39.	  Hastings  Harbour  District  Railway  Act, 

1903. 

1903. 

In  the  Transvaal  and  Orange  River  Colonies 
the  work  of  resettlement  and  pacification  has 
40.	  Scottish  Central  Electric  Power  Act,  made  great  progress.  The  recently  constituted 
Legislative  Councils,  containing  unofficial  mem­
bers  representing  the  various 
interests  and 
41.  Mid  Yorkshire Tramways  Act,  1903.  	
sections  of  the  community,  have  held  their  first 
42.  Bangor  Corporation  Act,  1903.  	
43.	  South  Western  and  Isle  of  Wight  Junc- Session,  and have  rendered  valuable  services  in 
preparing  and  passing  the  measures  necessary 
for  the  good  government   of  My  new  Colonies. 

44.  Ebbw  Vale Improvement  Act,  1903.  	
45.	  Kingston  -  upon - Hull  Corporation  Act,  A  Customs  Convention,  which  includes  pre­

tion  Railway  Act,  1903. 

ferential  treatment  for  imports  from  the  Mother 
Country,  has  been  ratified by  the  Legislatures 
46.  Dover  Corporation  Act,  1903, 
47.  Western  Valleys  (Monmouthshire)  Sewer-	 of  all  the  Colonies  of  British  South  Africa, 
the  union  of  which,  for  fiscal  purposes,  is  an 
important  and necessary  step  in  the  direction  of 
their  ultimate  political  federation. 

48.  Stroud  and  District  Tramways  Act,  1903. 
49.	  Erith  Tramways  and  Improvement  Act,  


age  Board  Act,  1903.  	

1903. 

1903. 


In  My  Indian  Empire  the  return   of  favour­
50.  Great  Central  Railway  Act,  1903. 
able seasons and the improvement  of  the  finances 
51.  Gateshead Corporation  Act,  1903. 
have	  enabled  important  reductions  of  taxation 
52.  South  Yorkshire Joint  Railway Act,  1903. 
to  be  given,  which,  I  trust,  will  perceptibly 
53.  North  Eastern  Railway  Act,  1903. 
ameliorate  the  condition  of  the  people.  Agri­
54.  Sheffield Corporation  Act,  1903.  	
culture  and  trade  continue  to  exhibit  signs 
55.  Cork  Harbour  Act,  1903.  	
of  sustained  progress,  while  the  most  recent 
56.	  Hainault  (Lambourne,  Fox  Burrows,  and  information  as  to  the  present  season's  rainfall 
and  the  promise  of  the  crops  is  generally 

Grange  Hill)  Act,  1903. 

57.	  Seaforth  and  Sefton  Junction  Railway  reassuring. 


Act,  1903.  


The	  operations  conducted  by  My  forces  in 
58.  Coventry  Electric  Tramways  Act,  1903. 
Somaliland  for  the  protection   of  certain  tribes 
59.  Strabane,  Baphoe,  and  Convoy  Railway  who	  had  suffered  from  the  depredations   of  the 
Mullah  Abdullah  have  not  yet  been  concluded; 
60.  Croydon  and  District  Electric  Tramways  but  the  flight  of  the  enemy's  forces  from  hi? 
original  position  in  a  north-easterly  direction 
61.  Ulster  and  Connaught  Light  Railways  will  enable a further movement to be  undertaken 

(Extensions)  Act,  1903. 

Act,  1903. 

Act,  1903. 

62.  North  Metropolitan  Electric  Power 

Supply  Act,  1903. 

against him  under  more  favourable  conditions. 

I  am glad  to  have  been  able,  within  the  last 
few  months, to  visit  My  people  both  in  Scotland 
and  Ireland.  The  warm expressions  of  goodwill 
with	  which  I  was  everywhere  received  have 
greatly  touched  Me. 

And  afterwards  His  Majesty's  Most  Gracious 
Speech  was  delivered  to  both  Houses  of  Par-
liament  by  the  Lord  High  Chancellor 
(in 
pursuance  of  His  Majesty's  Commands),  as 
followeth: 

M y  Lords,  and  Gentlemen, 

In  Ireland  My visit to  the  Capital,  to  Belfast,
the  chief  centre  of  industrial  enterprise,  to 
Londonderry,  through  Connemara  to  Galway,
and to  Cork,  enabled  Me  to  realise  how  much  is 
The  visit  which  I  was  able   to  pay  during  the  being  attempted,  and by  how  many  agencies,  to 
spring  to  the  Capitals  of  Portugal,  Italy,  and  improve  the  housing  accommodation  of  the 
France  has,  I  trust,  produced  good  results.  working  population,  to  stimulate  commercial 
Nothing  could  have  exceeded  the  cordiality   of  activity,  to  advance  the  methods  of  agriculture, 
the  reception  which  I  experienced  throughout  to  develop  technical  education,  and  to  provide 
My  journey. 
for  the  sick  and  infirm.  Much  remains  to  be 
More  recently  the  President   of  the  French  done,  but  it  was  with  feelings  of  the  deepest 
Republic  has  been   My  guest.  His  visit  has  gratification  that  I  noticed  signs of  increasing 
given  rise  to  a striking  exhibition  of  the  feelings  concord  between  all classes in Ireland,  presaging, 
of  mutual  goodwill  which  prevail  between  the  as  I  hope,  a  new  era  of  united  efforts for  the 
two  Countries. 
VOL.	   158. 

general  welfare. 

Gentlemen 

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Speech. 

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14th  August 

1903. 

[No. 115. 

Gentlemen  of  the  House  of  Commons, 

I  thank  you  for  the  liberality  with  which  you 
have  made  provision  for  the  Services  for  the 
year. 

My  Lords,  and  Gentlemen, 

A'  measure  to  expedite  the  conversion  of 

agricultural  tenancies  into  occupation  owner­
ships  throughout  Ireland  has  been  passed  in a 
form  which  offers  inducements  towards  the 
continued  residence  of  landowners  among  their 
countrymen, and provides facilities for improving 
the  conditions  of  life  in  the  poorer  districts  of 
the  west.  This  reform,  by  removing  ancient 
causes of social  dissension,  will,  I  heartily  trust, 
conduce  to  the  common  benefit  of  all My  Irish 
subjects. 

The  scheme  for  co-ordinating  and  improving 

our system  of  secondary  and  elementary  educa­
tion, which  was applied  to  the  rest  of  England
and  Wales  by  the  enactment  of  last  year,  has 
now  been  completed  by  its  extension  to  London. 
I  am  hopeful  that  great  advantage  will  be 
far-reaching  educational 
derived 
reform. 

from 

this 

Although  the  measure for making  the  Port  of 
London  adequate,  under  modern  conditions,  to 
the  commercial  needs of  the  Metropolis,  has  not 
passed  through  all its  stages,  the time  expended 
on  it  has  not  been  lost;  and  I  trust  it  will 
become  law  at an  early  period  of next  Session. 

I  congratulate  you  on  passing an Act enabling 
into  effect   My 
My  Government  to  carry 
engagement  to  co-operate  with  other  Powers in 
bringing  about  the  abolition  of  bounties  on 
sugar. 

The  law  relating  to  the  sale of  intoxicating 
liquors  in  Scotland has  been  consolidated  and 
greatly  improved. 

I  have  gladly  given   My  assent  to  legislation 
for  regulating  the employment  of  children,  for 
controlling  the  use  of  motor  cars,  and  for 
reorganising  the  administration  of  the  Patriotic 
Fund. 

I  pray  that  the  results  of  your  labours  may 
be  assured  by  the  protection  and  blessing  of 
Almighty  God. 

Then  a  Commission  for  proroguing  the  Par­

liament  was read. 

After  which  the  Lord  Chancellor  said : 

My  Lords,  and  Gentlemen, 

By  virtue  of  His Majesty's  Commission, under  Parliament 
the  Great  Seal, to  us  and  other  Lords  directed,  Prorogued, 
and now  read,  we  do,  in  His  Majesty's  Name, 
and  in  obedience  to  His  Commands,  prorogue 
this  Parliament  to  Monday  the  second  day  of 
November  n e x t,  to  be  then  here  holden;  and 
this  Parliament  is  accordingly  prorogued  to 
Monday  the  second  day  of  November  next. 

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ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

Session  1903. 

3  Edw.  VII.  Pari  27.  Sess.  4.  1903. 

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 B E R D E E  N  C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON   [Lords] 
;  Bill,  intituled,   A n  A ct   to  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899, relating   to Aberdeen  Corporation 
Tramways  ;  brought  from  the  Lords,  347.  Read  the first time,  and  ordered   to  be  considered,  347.  Considered,  353. 
(Cited  as  Aberdeen  Corporation  Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903) 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  363. 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

ACCOUNTS  A ND  P A P E R S: 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

A B E R D E EN  U N I V E R S I T Y;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o s.  8 7 9,  8 8 0. 

A B E R T Y S S WG   (Mines)  (Explosion);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  529. 

A C Q U I S I T I ON   OF  L A ND   (Local  Authorities);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  467. 

A D J O U R N M E NT  M O T I O NS  U N D ER  S T A N D I NG  O R D ER  N o.

  1 0   : — 

1.  Return  of  Motions  for  Adjournment under  Standing  Order  No.  10,  in  Session  1903; i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  318.)  1 

printed  386 

,  -

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3 81 

3 86 

A D M I R A L TY   (Public  Records); 

t\  A C C O U N T S,  No.  651. 

o 

A D V E R T I S E M E N TS   (Foreign  Countries)  :— 

2.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  405 

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A F R I C A :— 

No.  6,  1902  : 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  323.)  	

(  by  Address, 
\  

5 3 

4 05 

3.	  Correspondence  respecting  Slavery  in  East  Africa,  Zanzibar,  and  Pemba 

'No.	  1,  1903: 

4.  Correspondence  respecting  the  Rising   of  the  Mullah  Muhammed  Abdullah  in 

Somaliland,  and consequent  Military  Operations,  1901-2 

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No.  2,  1903 : 

5.	  Correspondence  relating  to  the  Recruitment  of  Labour  in  the  British  Central  Africa | 
- ) 

Protectorate  for  employment  in  the  Transvaal 

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No.  3,  1903 : 

6.  Report  by  Mr.  Whyte   on  his  Travels  along  the  Sea-coast  of  the  British  East  Africa) 
-J 
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Protectorate 

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No.  4,  1903 : 

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7.  Report  from  the  Commissioner  for  British  Central  Africa  respecting  the  Anglo-) 
­ J 

Congolese  Frontier,  and  the  Arrest   of  the  late  M.  Rabinek  ­

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No.  5,  1903  : 

8 J Return  giving  Dates   of  Purchase  and  Prices  paid  for  Rails,  &c.  for  the  Uganda i 
f 

Railway 

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No.  6,  1903 : 

9.  Report  from  the  Commissioner   on  the  East  Africa  Protectorate

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903.

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A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

AFRICA—continued. 

No.  7,  1903 : 

— V.  A C C O U N TS  (East  Africa)  (Concessions),  No.  246. 

No.  8,  1903  : 

10.  Report  on  Slavery  and  Free  Labour  in  British  East  Africa 

No.  9,  1903  : 

11.	  Memorandum  showing  Position  of  the  Four  African  Protectorates  administered   by 
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the  Foreign  Office in  June  1903 

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No.  10,  1903 : 

12.	  Despatch  from  Minister  at  Brussels  respecting  the  Commission  for  the  Protection  o f)
the  Natives  instituted by  the  Government  of  the  Independent  Congo  State  under}
j 
the  Decree   of  18th  September  1896 

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A G R A R I AN  O F F E N C ES   (Provinces) 

(Ireland):— 
13.  Return, by  Provinces,  of  Agrarian  Offences throughout  Ireland  in  1902 

A G R A R I AN  O U T R A G ES  

(Ireland):— 

14.	  Return  of  the  Number  of  Agrarian  Outrages  reported  to  the  Inspector  General  of 
the  Royal  Irish  Constabulary  during  the  quarter  ended  31st  December  ]902  ­

15.  Ditto 

16.  Ditto 

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ditto 

30th  June  1903 

A G R I C U L T U R AL  B A N KS   (East  India);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  2 4 8. 

A G R I C U L T U R AL  R E T U R NS   (Board  of  Agriculture): 

v„ A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 1. 

A G R I C U L T U R AL  S T A T I S T I CS  

(Ireland):— 

17.	  Tables  showing  the  Extent   in  Statute  Acres,  and  the  Produce   of  the  Crops  for 
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1 9 0 2,  &c. 

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18.	  Return  of  Prices  of  certain  Classes of  Irish  Agricultural  Products  and  Live  Stock i 

for  1 9 02 

19.  Agricultural  Statistics  of  Ireland,  with  Report  for  1902  ­

A G R I C U L T U RE   : — 

Agricultural  Statistics (Ireland);  v.  Accounts,  Nos.   1 7 - 1 9. 

Board  of  Agriculture;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  7 9 - 8 6. 

Department  of  Agriculture  and  Technical  Instruction  (Ireland); 

No.  226. 

v  Accounts 
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East  India  (Agricultural  Banks)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  248. 

A L A S KA   (United  States)  ;  v.  ACCOUNTS,  N O.  8 6 8. 

A L I EN  I M M I G R A T I ON   : — 

20.	  Return  of  the  Number   of  Aliens  arrived  from  the  Continent  at  Ports  in  the  United ) 
) 

Kingdom  in  each  month in 1903;  printed  18 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  25.) 

.  Royal  Commission : 

20*.* Report,  with  Minutes  of Evidence  and  Appendix.  Yol.  I.,  Report 

A L I E NS   : — 

21.  Return  relative thereto  for  1902 ;  printed   79 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  86.) 

A L I E NS   (Naturalisation)  ( Transvaal  and  Orange  River  Colony)  :— 

22.  Ordinances  containing  Rules  and  Regulations  relating  thereto ;  printed  216 

- i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  189.)  J 

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A L K A L I,  &C.  W O R KS  R E G U L A T I ON  A C T S,  1 8 81  AND  1 8 9 2 :— 

23.  Thirty-ninth  Annual  Report   of  the  Inspector  under  thiee  ActsActs,,  beinbeingg  foforr  1902

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  187.) 

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printed  215 

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A L L O T M E N T  S 

(Scotland)-.— 

f  Sing's 
( Command. 

King's 
Command. 

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3 43

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Command. 

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1 15 

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King's 
Command, 

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(  King's
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j  by  Address, 
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by  Address, 

186 

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79 

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by Act. 

2 15 

24.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  321 

• 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  257.) 

197 

3 21 

A L T E R A T I O NS   IN  T HE  B O OK   OF  COMMON  P R A Y E  R   : — 

25.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  43 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  53.) 

A M E R I C AN  M A I  L  S E R V I CE   : — 

i  by  Address 
-(  of  last Ses* 
1 sion, 27 Nov. 

26.  Return  relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed   86 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  94.) 

6 6 

A N I M A L S  ,  E X P E R I M E N TS   ON  L I V I N  G  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  3 0 1  . 

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A N K Y L O S T O M I A S IS   : — 

Presented. 

27.  Reports  from  Consuls   on  an  Outbreak  thereof in Westphalia	 

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295 

A N N U I T I E S,  G O V E R N M E NT  I N S U R A N C ES  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 6 0. 

A N N U I T I E S,  T E R M I N A B LE   (National Debt  Act,   1 8 8 3)  ;   v.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  5 3 6,  5 3 7. 

A P P L I C A T I ON   OF  F U N DS   B Y  L O C AL  A U T H O R I T I ES   (Technical Education);  v.   A C C O U N T S,  


Nos.  771, 7.72*  


A B K L OW  H A R B O U R :— 

28.  Report   of  the  Harbour  Commissioners,  with  Accounts  for  1902 

A R MY	   : — 

29.  State of the  Six  Army  Corps  Commands 

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30.	  Return of  Commissioned Officers compulsorily retired   or  dismissed  the  Service during s 
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the  years  1900 to  1902 

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31.	  Evidence  of  Colonel  Kinloch  before  the  Court   of  Inquiry  held   by  Order   of  the \ 
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General  Officer  Commanding  the  Home  District   on  14th  December  1902 

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32.  General  Annual  Return  ofthe  British  Army  for  1902

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33.	  Return  showing  the Peace Establishment and Effective  Strength   of  Troops  belonging > 
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to the  First,  Second, Third, and  Fourth  Army  Corps 

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34.  Letter  from  Officer  Commanding   in  South  Africa  transmitting  Proceedings   of  a > 
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Board  of  Inquiry  on  certain  Supplies  of  Meat,  &c.  considered  unfit for issue  -	  

Appropriation  Account: 

35.	  Appropriation  Account  of  the  Sums  granted  by  Parliament  for  Army  Services  f o r)  

the  year  1901-2,  with  Reports   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  referred  I  

to  a Committee of  the  whole  House,  385 ;  printed  19 
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  29.) 

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Army  Reserve: 

36.	  Further  Regulations  relating   to  the  Army  Reserve 

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Barracks  Act,  1890  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  77.  


Canteens,  Sfc.: 

37.  Report   of  the  Committee  on  Army  Canteens  and  Regimental  Institutes  -

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38.  Evidence  taken  before  the  Committee 

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Clothing  Factory:

39.	  Annual  Accounts   of  the  Army  Clothing  Factory  for  1901-2;  with  Report  o fi 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  83.)  J 

the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  printed   74 

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Commission on  Dysentery: 

40.  Report   on  Dysentery,  and  its relation   to Enteric  Fever  -

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Commissions: 

41.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  159 

-	  

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  153.) 

East  India  (Liability 

for  Increase 

in  British  Soldiers'  Pay); 

v.  Accounts 

No.  257. 

Estimates  (1903-4) : 

42.	  Army  Estimates   of  Effective  and  Non-effective  Services, for  the  year  ending  31st) 


March  1904 ;  referred   to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  37 ;  printed  37 

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Estimates  (Abstract)  : 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  43.) 

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43.	  Abstract   of  Army  Estimates,  1903-4  (ordinary  Services  only),  compared  with) 
. $ 
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corresponding  figures  for  1902-3  -

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Estimates,  Memorandum on : 

44.  Memorandum  relating  to  the  Army  Estimates  for  1903-4 

-

Expenditure: 

45.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  291 

-	  

(Sess. Papers, No.  238.) 

Imperial  Yeomanry: 

46.  Training  Return  for  1902	  

Martial  Law  in  South Africa  : 

47.  Papers  relating  thereto 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

_ 

_ 

3  x  3 

226 

19 

58 

64 

177 

177 

290 

19 

334 

144 

156 

74 

261 

156 

37 

53 

46 

291 

39 

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430 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

ARMY—continued. 

Medical  Department: 

/

Ordered. 

Presented. 

48.  Report  for  the  year  1901 

- 

.  . 

_ 

-

- 

»•  • « 

Military  Expeditions  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  524.  


Military  Manoeuvres,  1903 ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  525.  


Military  Works: 

49.  Approximate  Estimate   of  Expenditure  under  the  Military  Works  Acts,  1897,  1899, j 

and  1901 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

"  -

-

. 

Military  Works Acts,  1897,  1899,  and  1901 ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  526,  

Military  Works  and  Stores  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  527.  


Militias 


£  King's
-!  Command 
(  (Recess).

1 15 

King's

f.  Command. 

1 56 

50.  Further  Regulations  relating   to  the  Militia­

-

-

-

-

-

_ 

„ 

by Act. 

3 34 

Militia  Act,  1882  (.Deputy Lieutenants)  (Ireland); 

v.  Accounts,  No.  528. 

Militia  Training  Establishments: 

51.  Militia  Training  Return  for  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

. 

_ 

. 

J  King's
j  Command. 

1 9 

National  Debt  (Military  Savings Banks)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  539. 

Officers'  Expenses: 
52.  Report  of  Committee  thereon 

Ordnance  Factories: 

-

-

-

_ 

-

_ 

_ 

_ 

j  King's
(  Command. 

1 08 

53.	  Annual  Accounts  of  the  Ordnance  Factories  for  1901-2,  with  Report   of  the) 

Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  printed  74 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  84.) 

by Act. 

7 4 

Ordnance  Factories  (Appropriation  Account): 

54.  Appropriation  Account   of  the  Sums  granted  by  Parliament  for  the  Ordnance) 

.Factories  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902, with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and V 
Auditor  General;  printed  6 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  7.) 

- 

j 

Ordnance  Factories  (Estimate,  1903-4)  : 

55.  Estimate  of  the  Sum  required  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1904,   to  defray  the) 
Expense  of  the  Ordnance  Factories;  referred   to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  3 7; i 	
printed  37
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  44.)

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Patriotic  Fund;  v.  Accounts,  No.  582. 

Physical  Condition of  Recruits  : 

56.  Memorandum  thereon  by  the  Director  General,  Army  Medical  Service 

-	

Promotions 

57.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  257 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  221.) 

Public  Accounts  (Army  Votes);  v.  Accounts,  No.  639.  


Recruiting: 

• 

58.  Annual  Report   of  the  Inspector  General  of  Recruiting,  1902  -

-

-

Rifle  Ranges;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  62,  694. 

Royal  Garrison  Regiments;  v.  Accounts,  No.  697. 

1  Somaliland (Military  Operations)  (Africa) 

;  v. Accounts,  Nos.  4,  723. 

Special  Pensions: 

59.  Return,  for  year  ended  31st  March  1903,   of  Pensions  specially  graftted 

-

-

-

Statement of  Excesses,  1901-2  : 

60. 	 Statement  of  Sum  required  to  be  voted  in  order  to  make  good  Excesses  of  A r m y) 
Expenditure  beyond  the  Grants  for  the year  ended  31st  March  1902 ;  referred   to  > 
the  Committee  of  Supply,  317  ;  printed  317 

(Sess. Papers,  No. 255.)  J 

- 

-

hy  Act. 

6 

King's
Command,

3 7 

(  King's
|  Command, 

3 2  6 

1  By Address, 
\	 

1 97 

2 57 

j  King's 
j  Command. 

4 6 

(  King's
(  Command. 

1 68 

King's 
Command. 

3 17 

Superannuation  Act,  1887  (Army  and Navy  Officers);  v.  Accounts,  No.  759. 

Supplementary Estimate,  1902-3: 

61.	  Estimate  of  the  further  Amount  required  in  the  year  ending  31st  March  1903,  f o r) 
the  Pay,  &c.  of  the  Army  ;  referred   to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  37 ;  printed  37  - I 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  42.) 

j

Volunteer Rifle  Ranges: 

62.  Statement  showing  the  Sums  allotted  under  the  Military  Works  Loan  for  the ( 

purpose  of  assisting  Expenditure  on  Volunteer  Rifle  Ranges 

-

-

- 

-J 

King's 
Command.

3 7 

King's
Command. 

3 63 

Volunteers;  v.  Accounts,  No.  891. 

Wars  in  South  Africa  and  China (Cost  and  Expenditure)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  894. 

 
 
	


	
 
	
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4 3  1 

A C C O U N TS  A ND 

' P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

Ordered, 

Presented. 

:  A R R E S TS  FOR  D R U N K E N N E SS   (Ireland) :—	 

' 

63.  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  year  ended  30th  April  1903  ;  printed  220 

- 1 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  195.)  1 

-

A R T H UR  A L F R ED  L Y N CH   : — 

64.  Certified  Copies   of  Indictment,  Conviction,  &c.;  printed   36 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  39.) 

A R U N D EL  P O RT   : — 

65.	  Annual  Report  and  General  Account   of  the  Commissioners,  for  the  year  ended  25th  > 
_} 
-

March  1903 

_ 

. 

. 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

178 

220 

, by Address, 
I 

16 

36 

by Act. 

156 

ASSESSMENTS  (Counties,  Cities,  and Burghs)  (Scotland) 

:— 

66.  Return  relative thereto ;  printed  422 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  350.) 

406 

422 

:  A S S I Z ES  ; ' »  .  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  9 0 1. 

A S S I Z ES  A C T S,  1 8 76  AND  1 8 79   : — 

67.  Orders  in  Council  relating  to  Spring  Assize  Counties  Nos. 2  and  3 

by Act. 

69 

A S S U R A N CE  COMPANIES,  L I F  E  ;  v.  ACCOUNTS,  NO.  4 3 9. 

A U G M E N T A T I ON   OF  B E N E F I C ES   : —	 

• 

68.	  Return  of  Proceedings  under  the  Augmentation  of  Benefices  Act,  1863,   to  28th ^ 

February  1903  printed  iO 

.

  .

.

. 

. 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  50.)  J 

by Act. 

40 

A U S T R A L IA   : — 

69.	  Correspondence  respecting  the  Constitutional  Relations   of  the  Australian  Common- ] 
_ \ 

wealth  and  States  in  regard  to  External  Affairs 

-

-

-

-

A U S T R A L I AN  M A IL  S E R V I CE   : — 

: 

70.  Despatch  to  the  Governor  General  relating  to  the  exfclusive  employment   of  White} 
) 
-

Labour 

_

_

_

_

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

.

.

A U S T R I A - H U N G A RY   (Customs  Tariff)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  220. 

A X M I N S T ER  AND  L Y ME  REGIS  L I G HT  R A I L W AY  C O M P A NY  

(Railways) 

(Certificates); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  6 7 8. 

B A N K I N G,  R A I L W A Y,  A ND  C A N AL  S T A T I S T I CS   (Ireland)  :— 

71.  Report  thereon  for  the  half-year ended  31st  December  1902 

B A NK   OF  E N G L A N D:  — 

72.	  Accounts   of  Exchequer  Bills,  &c., and  of  Sums issued  for  the  payment   of  Dividends, ( 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  37.)  J 

&c.;  for  the  year  ending  5th  January  1903  ;  printed   34 

73.	  Applications  to  the  Governor  and  Deputy  Governor   of  the  Bank  of  England  for) 
Advances  to  Government,  authorised by  Parliament,  from  5th  January  1902  to 5th I 
January  1903;  printed  37 
j 

( Sess.  Papers,  No.  46.) 

- 

-

-

-

-

King's
Command. 

182 

King's
Command. 

232 

(  King's 
(  Command. 

108 

by Act. 

by Act, 

34 

37 

B A N K R U P T C Y :— 

74.  Twentieth  Annual  Report   by  the  Board  of  Trade  on  Bankruptcy;  printed  366 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  292.) 

- [ 
i 

by Act, 

366 

B A N K R U P T CY  A C T,  1 8 83  

(Proceedings)• 

75.	  Accounts  of  Receipts  and  Expenditure  in  Bankruptcy  Proceedings  under  the  A c t ,) 
f 

during  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903 ;  printed  135 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  136.) 

B A N K R U P T CY  C O U R TS  

(Ireland):— 

76.  Annual  Returns  for  1902 

B A R R A C KS  A C T,  1 8 9 0 :— 

77.  Account  showing  the  Money  raised  and  issiied  under the  Act   to  31st  March  1902,) 
- I 
j 

with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;	   printed  6  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  9.) 

-  

-

by Act 

135 

by Act, 

43 

by Act. 

6 

B A R R O W - I N - F U R N E SS  (Inquiry  into  Charities); 

-v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  3 8 8. 

B A S U T O L A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  1 7 4. 

B E L F A ST   (Queen's  College);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  0 6 3. 

B E R M U D A;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 7 7. 

B E R T H I NG  A C C O M M O D A T I ON   (Navy); 

v.  A C C O U T R E,  NO*   667» 

. B I L L S,  P R I V A TE  ;   R.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  6 3 2. 

B I L L S,  P U B L IC  :  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  6 4 1. 

. 

VOL.  ll58.-

-Sess.  1903. 

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434 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S —c o n t i n u e d. 

BIRTHS,	  DEATHS,  MARRIAGES,  AND  VACCINATION   (Scotland) 

78.  Forty-eighth  Annual  Report   of  the  Registrar  General  for  19(12,  and Thirty-eighth  , 

Marriages,  Births,  and  Deaths  (England  and  Wales);  v.  Accounts,  No.  503.  

Marriages,  Births,  and Deaths  (Ireland)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  504.  


BOARD  OF  AGRICULTURE:—  


79.  Annual  Report  for  1902  of  Proceedings  under  the  Tithe  Acts  and  other  Acts  ­
80.  Ditto 

under  the  Diseases  of  Animals  Acts  and i 

ditto 

-

-

-

Ordered. 	 Presented. 

King's 
Command. 

8899

J  King's 
1  Command. 
King's 
Command. 

92

9922

Agricultural  Returns  : 

81.	  Agricultural  Returns  for  Great  Britain,  with  Statistics  for  the  United  Kingdom,)

British  Possessions,  and  Foreign  Countries,  for  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-J 

King's 
Command. 

202088

Board  of  Agriculture  Act,  1889  : 

82.	  Draft  Order  in  Council transferring to  the  Board  the  powers and  duties  conferred   on , 
Botanicc II 
'' 
--

Commissionerss  ooff  WorkWorkss  anandd  Publi
--
--

respectt  ooff  ththee  RoyaRoyall  Botani
--
--

Buildingss  iinn  respec
--

ththee  Commissioner
Gardens,,  KeKeww  --
Gardens

Publicc Building
--

--

--

--

--

Butter	  Regulations  : 

83.  Final  Report   of  Departmental  Committee  thereon

-

84.  Minutes  of  Evidence,  &c.

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Distribution  of  Grants: 

85.	  Annual  Report  on  the  Distribution   of  Grants  for  Agricultural  Education  and i 
J 
-

Research  in  1902-3 

-

-

-

-

Intelligence  Division: 

86.  Annual  Report  under  the  Sale   of  Food  and  Drugs  Acts  and  other  Acts  for  1902 

BOARD  OF  EDUCATION   : — 

87.  Reports  from  University  Colleges,  1902	  

-

-

-

88.  Papers  relating  to  the  Resignation   of  the  Director  of  Special  Inquiries  and  Reports  ­

89.	  Associations  constituted  under  the  Voluntary  Schools  Act,  1897,  Associated  and)

Unassociated  Schools,  and  Amounts   of  Aid  Grants,  1902-3  -

-

-

-

- J 

90.  Regulations  for  the  Instruction  and  Training   of  Pupil  Teachers,  &c. 

91.  Minute  withdrawing  certain  Articles  of  the  Provisional  Code   of  1903 

92.  Regulations  for  Secondary  Schools  for  the  year  ending  31st  July  1904 

93.	  Regulations  for  Evening  Schools,  Technical  Institutions,  &c.,  for  the  year  ending> 
.  -J 

31st  July  1904 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

94.	  Syllabuses  and  List   of  Apparatus  applicable  to  Schools  and  Classes  other  than i 
- ) 

Elementary,  from  1st August  1903  to  31st  July  1904 

-

-

-

-

-

95.	  Report  on  the  Museums,  Colleges,  and  Institutions  under  the  Administration  o f)

the  Board  for  1902 

-

-

96.  General  Reports  on  Higher  Education,  with  Appendices,  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

- } 

97.  Return  showing  the  Number   of  Persons  on  the  Teachers'  Register,  1903 ­

.  98.	  Grants  paid  to  School  Boards,  School  Board  Accounts,  and  List   of  Loans,  1902-3  ­

99.	  Lists  of  Secondarv  Schools,  Science  and  Art  Schools  and  Classes, and  Evening  \ 
- ] 

Schools,  1902-3  -

-

-

100.	  Report  of  the  Board  for  1902-3 

-

-

-

Code,  1903  :  


101.	  Code  of  Regulations  for  Public  Elementary  Schools  and  Training  Colleges,  with)

Schedules,  1903  -

Education  Committees: 

| 

102.	  Statement  of  Schemes 

Education  Act,  1902,  approved   to  31st  March  1903 

for  the  formation   of  Education  Committees  under  the)
- j 

-

-

-

-

-

103.	  Ditto 

104.	  Ditto 

105105..	  DittDittoo 

106.	  Ditto 

-

-

--

-

-

-

--

-

ditto 

ditto 

dittdittoo 

ditto 

-

-

--

-

in  April  1903 

in  May  1903 

iinn JunJunee  19019033 

in July  1903 

-

-

-

byby Aot.Aot. 

£
0 

King's 
((  King's
Command. 
||  Command.

f  King's 
(  Command. 

King's 
Command. 

(  King's 
}  Command. 

(  King's 
J  Command. 
(  King's 
|  Command. 

King's 
Command. 

(  King's 
|  Command. 
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(  Command. 
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Command. 

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Command. 

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1  Command. 
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j  Command. 
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Command. 

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416

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A C C O U N TS  A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

B O A RD   O F  E D U C A T I O N —  c o n t i n u e d. 

General  Reports: 

107.  General  Reports  on  Elementary  Schools  and  Training  Colleges  for  1902  ­

Public  Elementary  Schools,  Sfc.: 

108.  Statistics  of  Public  Elementary  Schools  and  Training  Colleges,  1901-2  ­

109.	  Lists of  Public  Elementary  Schools  and Training  Colleges under the Administration  j 

of  the  Board,  1902  3 

Welsh Intermediate  Education Act,  1889  : 

110.	  Report   of  the  Board  (1903)  on  the  Administration  of  Schools  under  the  A c t ;  ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  66.)  J 

printed  55 

- 

B O A RD   OF  T R A DE   : — 

Labour  Department: 

111.  Ninth  Annual  Abstract   of  Labour  Statistics of  the  United  Kingdom,  1901-2 

Labour  Department  (Changes  in  Wages,  Sfc.) : 

112.  Report  of  the  Department  on  Changes  in  Wages  and Hours   of  Labour  in  1902 

Strikes  and Lock-outs;  v.  Accounts,  No.  737.  


B O A R DS   OF  G U A R D I A NS   (Persons in receipt  of  Relief) 

;— 

113.  Return  relative  thereto  ­

B O I L ER  E X P L O S I O NS  A C T S,  1 8 82  A ND  1 8 90  :  — 

114.  Report  of  the  Board  of  Trade on  the  working of  the Acts,  with  Appendices 

B O I L E R S,  S T E A M,  C A S U A L T I ES   T O  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o s.  1 3 3,  1 3 4. 

B O OK	   O F  C O M M ON  P R A Y E R,  A L T E R A T I O NS   IN  T HE  ;   » .  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 5. 

B O T A N IC  G A R D E N S,  R O Y AL   (Kew)\  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  8 2,  6 9 5. 

B R E W E R S'  L I C E N C ES   : — 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

I  aCommand. 

372 

(  King's
)  Command. 

King's

Command. 


39 

53 

by Act 


55 

King's 

Cammand. 


421 

Command. 


118 

280 

King's

Command. 


424 

115.  Return  relative  thereto  for the  year  ending  30th  September  1902 ;  printed   36 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  40.) 

B R I D L I N G T ON  P I E RS  A ND  H A R B O UR   : — 

! 

32 

3 6 

116.	  Abstract  of  General  Annual  Account   of  the  Commissioners  for  the  year  ending  > 
_J 

26th  July  1902 

- 

B R I T I SH  A ND  F O R E I GN  T R A DE  A ND  I N D U S T RY  

: — 

117.  Memoranda,  Statistical  Tables,  and  Charts  relating  thereto 

by  Act. 

7 9 

Command. 

4 21 

B R I T I SH  C E N T R AL  A F R I CA  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.

  5 ,   7 . 

B R I T I SH  C O L O N I ES   (Duties on Imports) 

:— 

118.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  372

 . 

o 
. 

B R I T I SH  E A ST  A F R I CA  ;  ^  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.

  3 ,   6 ,   9 ,  1 0. 

B R I T I SH  F O R E S T RY   (Departmental Committee)  :— 

. 

. 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  299.) 

3 39 

3 72 

119.  Minutes  of  Evidence,  Appendices,  and  Index 

-

-

. 

. 

_ 

. 

King's

Command, 


120 

B R I T I SH  G U I A N A;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  1 7 4,  8 9 8. 

B R I T I SH  H O N D U R AS 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 8 3. 

B R I T I SH  I N D I A NS 

(   Transvaul)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 4 3. 

B R I T I SH  M U S E UM   : — 
120.	  Accounts  of 

the  Special  Trust  Funds   of  the  Museum 

for  the  year  ending) 
31st  March  1903, and  of  the  Number  of  Persons  admitted  to  visit  the  Museum  / 
and  Natural  History  Museum  in  each  year  from  1897 to  1902,  &c.  ;  printed  106  - ( 
)

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  105.) 

40 

106 

B R I T I SH  S O U TH  A F R I CA  C O M P A NY  

: — 

121. Estimates  for  1902-3  and  1903-4  -

-

B R I T I SH  S O U TH  A F R I CA   (Taxation of  Natives')  :—  


King's
Command, 

122.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  215  	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  184.) 

by Address, 

B R I T I SH  V E S S E LS  S O LD   T O  F O R E I G N E RS   : — 

32 

350 

213 

123.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  372 

-	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  306.) 

343 

  3 72 
I

B U I L D I NG  S O C I E T I ES   : — 

124.	  Eighth  Annual  Report   by  the  Chief  Registrar  of  Friendly  Societies of  Proceedings > 

under the  Building  Societies  Acts,  for  1902 ;  printed   53 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  65.)°  J 

by  Act, 

5 3 

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Ordered. 

Presented. 

B U K G H C L E EE   (Hants) 

(Charity) 

:— 

125.	  Correspondence  between the Trustees of  the Poor  Allotment   of  Burghclere  respecting  )_ 
) 

proposed  Sale  of  L a n d;  printed  177  » 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  168.) 

- 

. 

-

-

129 

174 

B U S I N E SS   O F  T HE  H O U SE   (Days  occupied by  Government and by Private  Members):— 

126.  Return  relative  thereto  for  Session  1903 ;  printed  386 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  320.) 

382 

386 

B U T T ER  R E G U L A T I O NS   (Board  of  Agriculture);  r.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  8 3,   84. 

C A L E D O N I AN  C A N AL   : — 

127.  Ninety-eighth  Report   of the  Commissioners  ;  printed  326 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  259.) 

by  Act. 

326 

C A M B R I D GE  U N I V E R S I TY  ; »  .  A C C O U N T S,  N o s.  8 6 9 - 8 7 1.  


C A N A DA   : —  


128.	  Address  to  His  Majesty  on  Irish  Affairs  from  the  House   of  Commons  of  Canada, V 
-

and the  Reply  thereto 

_ 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

King's 
Command. 

397 

C A N A D A,  G E R M A N Y,  A ND  T HE  U N I T ED  K I N G D OM   (T r a d e );  v.   A C C O U N T S,   No.  781.  


C A N A DA   (Preferential  Tariff for  Goods fr.om the  United Kingdom)  :—  


129.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  376 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  310.) 

363 

376 

;  C A N C ER   (Ireland)'.—	 

' 

130.	  Special  Report  thereon  (Supplement   to  the  Thirty-eighth  Annual  Report   of  the i 
- ) 

Registrar  General  of  Marriages,  Births,  and  Deaths  in  Ireland) 

-  

-

-

King's
Command. 

19 

C A N T E E N S,  &C.   (Army)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  3 7,   3 8  


C A PE   O F  G O OD  H O PE  O B S E R V A T O RY   : —  


131.  Report  to the  Admiralty   of  the  Astronomer  for  1902

-

-

-

-

f  King's 
|  Command. 

174 

C A S U A L T I E S,  S H I P P I N G,  1 9 0 1 - 2;

  r .  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 1 9. 

C A S U A L T I ES   T O  S H I PS   : — 

132.  Return  relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed  386  ­

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  317.) 

69 

386 

C A S U A L T I ES   T O  S T E AM  B O I L E RS   (Mercantile  Marine):— 

133.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed-5  —  -

-

-' 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  1.) 

C A S U A L T I ES   TO  S T E AM  B O I L E RS   (United  Kingdom)'.— 

134.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  6 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  2.) 

C A T T LE  M A R K E T,  . M E T R O P O L I T AN  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 2 0. 

;  CENSUS,  1 9 0 1 :— 

1351.  Return  relating  to  Islands  in  the  British  Seas,  Isle   of  Man,  Jersey,  and  Guernsey,) 
-J 
-

and  adjacent  Islands 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

i  C E N S US   O F  E N G L A ND  A ND  W A L E S,  1 9 01   : —	 

: 

136.	  Return  relating  to  the  Counties  of  Bedford,  Buckingham,  Carmarthen,  Carnarvon, ] 

Denbigh,  Anglesey,  Radnor,  Rutland,  Montgomery,  Merioneth,  Brecknock,}­
Huntingdon,  Fiint,  Salop, Pembroke,  Westmoreland,  Hereford,  and  Cardigan  

- ) 

137.  Census  of  England  and  Wales,  1901,  with  Summary  Tables,  &c. 

» 

C E N S US   O F  S C O T L A N D,  1 9 01  

: — 

138.  Eleventh  Decennial  Census of  Scotland.  Yol.  I I.  -

. 

-

-

C E R T I F I C A T ES   O F  O R I G I N :— 

139.	  Memorandum  relating  thereto,  showing  the  Regulations  existing   in  the  principal 

Foreign  Countries,  Canada,  United  States,  and  Japan 

C E R T I F I ED  D AY 

I N D U S T R I AL  S C H O O LS   (Parliamentary  Grant)  :— 

140.	  Recommendation  ofthe  Secretary   of  State  that  Moneys  provided   by  Parliament  t o) 

Managers  shall  continue  to  be  paid  in  respect  of  Children  absent  owing  to  an > 
Epidemic;  printed  108 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  107.) 

- 

j 

-

f by  Order of 

last  Session, 
26 Nov. 

( 

t  by  Order of 
< last Session, 
26  Nov. 
( 

5

6

King's 
Command, 

32 

King's

Command 

(Recess"). 

f  King's
(  Command. 

|  King's 
|  Command. 

j  King's
•!  Command 
(Recess). 
( 

4

92 

46 

5 

by  Aot, 

106 

C H A M B ER   O F  L O N D ON   : — 

141.	  Annual  Accounts   of  the  Chamberlain  of  London  for  1902 ;  printed  363  -  

" - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  287.) 

- i 
f 

by  Aot, 

363 

C H A R I NG  C R O S S,  E U S T O N,  A ND  H A M P S T E AD  R A I L W AY  B I LL  

(Railways  Abandonment); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  6 8 2.	  

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C H A R I T A B LE  D O N A T I O NS  A ND  B E Q U E S TS   (Ireland) : — 

142.  Fifty-eighth  Annual  Report   of  the  Commissioners  -

-

_ 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

j  King's
|  Command. 

363 

C H A R I T A B LE	   E N D O W M E N TS  :  — 

Barrow-in-Furness,  County  Borough  of  (Inquiry  into  Charities);  v.  Accounts, 

No.  388. 

Durham, Administrative  County  of  {Inquiry  into  Charities);  v.  Accounts, Nos. 389, 

390. 

Lancaster,  County of  ( Inquiry  into  Charities)  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  391,  392. 

London: 

143.  Further  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  48 

- 

(Sess.  Papers, No.  61.) 

144.  Ditto 

145.  Ditto 

146.  Ditto 

-

-

-

- 

- 

- 

ditto 

ditto 

ditto 

-

-

-

- printed  208 

- printed  249 

-

-

- printed  413  -

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  181.) 

- 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  217.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  336.) 

Montgomery,  County  of  (Inquiry  into  Charities)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  393. 

Wilts,  County of  (Inquiry  into  Charities);  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  394-396.  


C H A R I TY  C O M M I S S I ON   (^England and  Wales):— 

147.  Fiftieth  Report  of  the  Commissioners,  being  for  1902 

-

-

-

C H E L S EA  H O S P I T AL   : —  


148.	  Accounts  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  3.)  1 

Auditor  General;  printed  § 

- 

-

-

-

-

j by  Order of 
| 2 Aug. 1894. 

[ by  O-der  of 
| 2 Aug. 1894-. 

(  by  Order of 
|  2 Aug.  1894. 

(  hi  Order of 
( iAug.  1894. 

48 

208 

249 

413 

(  King's 
(  Command. 

101 

by  Act. 

6 

C H E W 'S  F O U N D A T I ON   (Endowed  Schools Act);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 9 5. 

C H I N A :— 


No.  1,  1903  :  


149.  Despatch  forwarding  Report  respecting  the  Province   of Kiangsi 

-

-

-

f  King's
|  Command. 

12 

No. 2,  1903  (Shanghai)  (Consular  Jurisdiction);  v.  Accounts,  No.  718.  


C H I NA  A ND  S O U TH  A F R I C A,  W A RS   I N  (Cost  and Expenditure);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 9 4.  


C H R I S T M AS  C A R D - M A K I NG 

(   Factory  and  Workshop  Acts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  317.  


C H C R CH  D I S C I P L I N E,  P U B L IC  W O R S H IP  R E G U L A T I ON  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 6 1.  


C H U R C H ES   (City  of  London):— 

150.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  359 

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  277.) 

C H U R CH  E S T A T ES  C O M M I S S I ON   : — 

151.  Fifty-second  Report  from  the  Commissioners,  for the  year  preceding  lst  March  1903 

C H U R CH  T E M P 6 R A L I T I ES   (Ireland):— 

152.	  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and Auditor  General  upon  the  Account   of  the  Irish  Land] 
Commission in respect of  Church Temporalities, for the year ended  31st  March  1902 ; > 
printed  53 
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  64.) 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

I by  Address, 
i 

26 

|  King's
}  Command. 

359 

53 

by  Act. 

53 

C I V IL  C O N T I N G E N C I ES  F U N D,  1 9 0 1 -2  :  — 

153.	  Accounts  of  the  Fund for the  year  ended  31st  March  1902, and  Correspondence  with 

the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon ; printed  12 

(Sess. Papers,  No.  18.) 

11 

12 

C I V IL  L I ST	   P E N S I O NS   : — 

154.	  List of  all Pensions granted during the year ending 31st March  1903, and  charged  upon  |
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  213.)  J 

the  Civil  List;  printed  248

  -

- 

-

-

-

by  Act. 

248 

C I V IL  S E R V A N TS   (Retirement  at  the Age  of  Sixty-five):— 

155.	  Treasury  Minute  stating  the  circumstances  under  which  certain  Civil  Servants  have) 

been  retained  in  the  Service  after  they  have  attained  the  A ge   of  65 ;  printed  381  - V 

379 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  313.) 

j 

C I V IL  S E R V I CE  C O M M I S S I ON   :  — 

156.  Forty-seventh  Report   of  the  Commissioners,  with Appendix 

C I V IL  S E R V I CE   (Superannuation)  (Royal  Commission) ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  760.  


f  King's
j  Command. 

381 

363 

C I V IL  S E R V I C E S :— 

Civil  Services and Revenue  Departments  (Appropriation  Accounts)  : 

157.  Appropriation  Accounts  of the Sums granted by  Parliament for  Civil  Services, Classes  ) 
I.  to  V I I .,  the  Grant   to  Earl  Roberts  of  Kandahar, and  the  Revenue  Departments, f 
for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902,  with  Reports   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  ( 
General ;  printed  12
j 
-

(Sess,  Papers,  No.   24. ) 

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-

-

-

-

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12 

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Ordered. 

C I V IL  SERVICES—continued. 

Civil Services and Revenue  Departments  ( Estimates), 1903-4  : 

158.	  Estimates  for  Civil  Services  and  Revenue  Departments  for  the  year  ending  31st)  

March  1904,  with  Memorandum  by  the  Financial  Secretary  to  the  Treasury I 
relating  thereto;  referred  to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  39;  printed   39 
- j
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  48.)  J 

-

King's

Commmid,

Civil  Services  and Revenue  Departments,  1903-4  ( Vote  on  Account)  : 

159.	  Estimate  showing  the  several  Services  for  which  a  Vote   on  Account  is required  for j 


the  year  ending  31st  March  1904;  referred   to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  50 ;  >  Command,

printed  5  0 -
-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  62.) 

- 

j 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Civil  Services  (Excess),  1901-2 : 

160.  .Statement   o f  the  Sum  required  to  be  voted  to  make  good  an  Excess  on  a) 

King's

Grant  for  the  Civil  Services  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1902;  referred   to  >  Command. 
the  Committee  of  Supply,  6 5;  printed   65  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  75.) 

- 

) 

-

Civil  Services (Supplementary  Estimates,  1 9 0 2 - 3)  ; 

161.  Estimate  of  the  further  Sums  required  to  be  voted  for  the  Service  of  the  year] 
ending  31st  March  1903 ;  referred  to the  Committee  of  Supply,  36;  printed   31 
- > 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  33.) 

King's
Command.

Civil  Services  (Supplementary  Estimates,  1 9 0 3 - 4 ): 

162.  Estimate  of  the  additional  Amount  required   in  the  year  ending  31st  March  1904,) 

to  pay  a  Special  Gratuity  on  Retirement;  referred  to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  >  Command,
126;  printed  126	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  126.) 

j 

King's

163.  Estimate  of  further  Sums  required  to be  voted  for  the  Service  for  the  year  ending) 
- > 
I 

31st  March  1904 ;  referred to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  363  ;  printed  363 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  285.) 

-

C L E R GY  (   West  Indies)  :—  


164.  Return  of  Amount  payable  on  5th  January  1903  for  Ecclesiastical  purposes  in  the i 
- 1 

West  Indies 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

C L O S U RE   O F  D E B A TE   (Standing  Order  No.  2 6 ) :— 

165.  Return  respecting  application  of  Standing  Order  No.   26  (Closure  of  Debate)) 

during  Session  1903  ;  printed  386 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  319.)  J 

;  C L O T H I NG  F A C T O RY   (Army); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 9. 

C O AL  E X P O R T S,  & c.

  : —  


166.  Return  relative  thereto  for  1902;  printed  115 

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  111.) 

C O AL	   M I N I N G,  W A G ES  A ND  P R O F I TS  I N;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  8 9 3. 

C O AL	   S U P P L I ES   (Royal  Commission)  :— 

167.	  First  Report,  Minutes   of  Evidence,  Appendix,  and  Supplement.  Vols.  I.,  II., i 

- J 

a nd  I I I. 

-  

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

C O AL	   T A B L E S,  1 9 0 2 :— 

168.  Statistical  Tables  relating  to  the  Production  and  Consumption,  &c.  of  Coal  in ] 
_ I 
j 

certain  Countries,  in  each  year  from  1883  to  1902 ;  printed  380 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  312.) 

-

-

-

C O L L E GE  C H A R T ER  A C T, 

1 8 71  

(Owens  College,  Manchester,  and  University  College, 

Liverpool):— 


169.  Applications  for  the  establishment  of  Universities,  with  Copies of  the  Drafts  of  the i 
) 

Charters  applied  f o r;  printed  208 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  174.) 

- 

-

-

-

C O L O N I AL  C O N F E R E N C E, 

1 9 0 2 :  — 

170.  Memorandum  on  Sea  Power,  and  the  Principles  involved  in  it 

-

-

_ 

171.  Correspondence  relating  to  the  proposed  publication  of  the  Report of  the  Proceedings 

C O L O N I AL  P R O B A T ES  A C T,  1 8 92   : —  


172.  Order  in  Council  applying  the  A ct   to  the  Colony  of  the  Transvaal  -	

173.  Order  in  Council  applying  the  A ct   to  Newfoundland 

-

- .  -	

;  C O L O N I AL  R E P O R TS 
: 

174,  Reports,  Nos.  376 

(Annual)-.— 

(Grenada),  377  (Northern  Nigeria),  378  (British  Guiana),  	

379  (Mauritius),  and  380  (Basutoland)	 

175.  Report,  No.  381  (Southern  Nigeria) 

-	

176.  Report,  No.  382  (Trinidad  and  Tobago) 

] 77.  Report,  No.  383  (Bermuda) 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

King's
Command;


I Act.

381 

35 



Command, 

367 

by  Act. 

[  King's
]  Command. 

f  King's
)  Command. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

f  King's 
<  Cnntinnind. 
I  (Recess). 

f  King's
)  Command, 
j  King's 
(  Command, 
|  King's 
j  Command, 

182 

406 


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C O L O N I AL  R E P O R TS   (Annual)—continued. 

178.	  Report,  No.  384  (Saint  Lucia) 

179.  Report,  No.  385  (Saint  Vincent) 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

180.	  Reports,  Nos.  386  (Falkland  Islands)  and  387  (Gibraltar)

. 

. 

-

181.	  Report,  No.  388  (Wei-hai-Wei) 

-

-

-

-

-

182.  Report,  No.  389  (Sierra  Leone; 

183.  Report,  No.  390  (British  Honduras)	  

184.	  Report,  No.  391  (Gambia) 

185.	  Report,  No.  392  (Saint  Helena) 

186.  Report,  No.  393  (Hong  Kong) 

-

-

-

-

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-

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-

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-

Ordered. 

Presented. 

(  King's
(  Command. 

(  King's
| Command. 
[  King's 
| Command. 
j  King's
1  Command. 
(  King's 
|  Command. 

'  King's
j Command. 
(  Kini 's 
\ Command. 

f  King's
( Command. 

(  King's 
| Command, 

1 59 

1 59 

2 32 

2 74 

3 29 

3 13 

3 53 

3 97 

4 17 

C O L O N I AL  S T A T I S T I CS 

: - •­

187.	  Statistical  Tables  relating  to  the  Colonial  and  other  Possessions  of  the  United ) 
I 

Kingdom.  Part  X X V I .,  1901  -

King's
Command. 

C O L O N I E S :— 

188.  Papers  relating  to  the  Investigation  of  Malaria  and  other  Tropical  Diseases,  and  the 

Establishment  of  Schools  of  Tropical  Medicine 

-

-

-

-

Command
(Recess). 

Australia  ;  v. Accounts,  Nos.  69,  70.  


Basutoland;  v.  Accounts,  No.  174.  


Bermuda;  v.  Accounts,  No.  177.  ,  


British  Colonies (Duties  on Imports)-,  v.  Accounts,  No.  118. 

British  Guiana;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  174,  898. 

British  Honduras;  v.  Accounts,  No.  183. 

British  South Africa  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  121,  122. 

Canada-,  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  128,129. 

Cape of  Good  Hope  Observatory ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  131. 

Colonial  Conference,  1902;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  170,  171. 

Colonial  Probates  Act,  1892;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  172,  173. 

Colonial Reports-,  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  174-186. 

Colonial  Statistics;  v.  Accounts.  No.  187. 

Cyprus ;  r.  Accounts,  Nos.  221-223. 

East  India  (Entertainment  of  Indian  and  Colonial Guests)  -,  v.  Accounts,  No.  250. 

Emigration-,  v.  Accounts,  No. 293. 

Falkland  Islands  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  180. 

Gambia;  v.  Accounts,  No.  184. 

Gibraltar-,  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  180,  356. 

Grenada ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  174,  368,  369. 

Hong  Kong;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  186,  515. 

Leeward  Islands;  v.  Accounts,  No.  437. 

Malta  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  500. 

Mauritius',  v.  Accounts,  No.  174. 

Newfoundland-,  v.  Accounts,  No.  173. 

New  South  Wales  (Parliamentary  Elections  (Amendment)  Act,  1902) ; v.  Account?, 

New  South  Wales  (Women's  Franchise  Act,  1902)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  570.  


Northern  Nigeria  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  174,  571.  


Orange  River  Colony;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  22,  725,  726,  728.  


Queensland;  v.  Accounts,  No.  665.  


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A C C O U N TS   A ND  P A P E R S —c o n t i n u e d. 

COLONIES—continued. 

Ordered. 

Presented.

Rhodesia;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  334,  335.  


Saint  Helena',  v.  Accounts,  No.  185.  


Saint Lucia;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  178,  706.  


Saint  Vincent  v.  Accounts,  No.  179.  


Sierra  Leone  ;  ,v. Accounts,  No.  182.  


South  Africa',  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  724-732.  


Southern Nigeria',  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  175,337.  


Southern  Rhodesia  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  335.  


Statistical  Abstract;  v.  Accounts,  No.  734.  


Straits  Settlements;  v.  Accounts,  No.  736.  


Swaziland-,  v.  Accounts,  No.  338.  


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Tobago ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  176, 

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Trade  (British  Colonies with Foreign  Countries);  v.  Accounts,  No.  782. 

Trade  (Colonies  and  United Kingdom)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  783. 

Transvaal;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  5,22,  172,  725-728. 

Trinidad% v.  Accounts,  Nos.  176,  857,  858. 

,  Tristan  da  Cunha;  v.  Accounts,  No.  859. 

Uganda',  v.  Accounts,  Nos.   8, 246,  866. 

Victoria  (the  Constitution Act,  1 9 0 3 );   v. Accounts,  No.  890. 

Wei-hai-Wei;  ©.Accounts,  Nos.  181,  336. 

West  Indies ;  v.  Accounts,  fclos.  164,  898. 

C O L O N I S A T I ON  S C H E M E,  C R O F T ER  A ND  C O T T A R;

  » .  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 1 5. 

C O L O UR  T E S TS   (Mercantile  Marine)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 0 7. 

C O M M E R C E,  F O R E I GN  T R A DE  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 4 0. 

C O M M E R C I AL  P A P E R S :— 

No.  1,  1903  (Sugar  Bounties)  (Countervailing  Duties)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  740. 

No.  2,  1903  (Sugar  Convention)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  741. 

No.  3,  1903  (Sugar-producing  Countries)',  v.  Accounts,  No.  743. 

No.  4,  1903  (Suez  Canal)  ;v.  Accounts,  No.  738. 

No. 5,  1903  (Commercial  Relations)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  189. 

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No.  6,  1903  (Sugar  Convention) ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  742. 

No.  7,  1903  (Navigable  Inland  Waterways)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  554. 

C O M M E R C I AL  R E L A T I O NS   (Commercial,  No.  5 ,  1 9 0 3 ) :— 

189.  Correspondence  with  Germany  and  Belgium  as to  their  Commercial  Relations  with i 
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Great  Britain  aud  British  Colonies 

Sing's
Sing's
Command. 
Command.

303077 

;  COMMISSIONS  (Army); 

v.  ACCOUNTS,  NO.  4 1. 

COMMISSIONS,  R O Y A  L 

;  v.  A C C O U N TS   (Royal  Commissions). 

C O M M I T T A LS   (Ireland)  :— 

190.  Returns  of  the  Number  of  Persons  committed  for  Trial  in  Ireland,  1902  ­

byby Act.Act. 

39 

C O M M I T T E E S,  S E L E CT  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 1 6. 

C O M M ON  P R A Y E R  ,  A L T E R A T I O N  S   I N  T HE  B O O  K  OF  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  25. 

C O M M O N S,  H O U SE   OF  ;  v.  A C C O U N TS   (House  of  Commons). 

C O M M O NS  (Inclosure  Awards):—­

191.  Return  relative  thereto 

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123 

;  C O M P A N I ES  (  Winding-up):— 

192.  Twelfth  Annual  Report   by  the  Board of  Trade ;  printed  3 6 6­

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(Sessf. Papers,  N o.  291.)

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C O M P A N I ES   (Winding-up)   A C T, 

1 8 9 0 :— 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

193.	  Accounts  of  Receipts  and  Expenditure  in  Proceedings  under  the  A ct  during  the  ^ 

year  ended  31st  March  1903 ;  printed  135  -

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- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  135.)  J 

by  Act. 

C O M P T R O L L ER  A ND  A U D I T OR  G E N E R AL   (Public Records);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 5 2. 

C O N D I T I ON   OF  T R A DE  A ND  P E O P L E :— 

194.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed 417 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  340.) 

274 

C O N G E S T ED  D I S T R I C TS  B O A RD  

(Ireland)'.— 

195.  Twelfth  Report   of  the  Board,  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1903 

C O N G E S T ED  D I S T R I C TS   (Scotland)  A C T,  1 8 97   : — 

196.  Fifth  Report  of  the  Congested  Districts  (Scotland)  Board 

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I  Command. 

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(  Com 

Command. 

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King's

Command, 


C O N S O L I D A T ED  F U ND   : — 

197.	  Abstract  Account  of  Issues made  in  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902,  with  Report) 

of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  printed  6 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  5.)  J 

C O N S U L AR  J U R I S D I C T I ON   (Shanghai); 

r.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  7 1 8. 

C O N S U L AR  S E R V I C E,  I M P E R I AL  D E F E N CE  A ND  ;
C O N S U L AR  S E R V I CE   (Miscellaneous,  No.   3 ,  1 9 0 3)   : —  


  » .  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 7 6.  


198.  Report  of  Committee  of  Inquiry  thereon 

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C O N T I N U O US  B R A K ES   (Railways); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 8 1. 

C O N T R A C TS   (Government  Departments)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  358. 

C O RK	   (Queen's  College)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  6 6 4. 

C O R N W A L L,  D U C HY   O F  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 4 3. 

C O R O N A T I ON   O F  H IS  M A J E S TY   (East  India) -, v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  2 4 9. 

C O R P O R AL  P U N I S H M E N T - :— 

199.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  215 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  185.) 

C O T T A GE  H O M ES   (Poor  Law  Children) -, v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  6 1 8. 

C O T T ON  F A C T O R I ES   : — 

200.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  366 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  289.) 

C O T T ON  G O O DS   (Exports)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  3 0 8. 

C O U N C I LS   OF  B O R O U G HS   I N  E N G L A ND  A ND  W A L ES  

(Indebtedness)-.— 

|  by Address, 

152 

( by Address, 
1 

112 

201.  Return  relative  thereto 

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257 

C O U N T E R V A I L I NG  D U T I ES   (Sugar  Bounties) 

;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  740. 

C O U N TY  C O U N C I LS   (Ireland) 

:— 
202.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  159 

(Salaries) 

C O U N TY  C O U R TS   (Plaints  and  Sittings)  :— 

203.  Return  thereof for 1901  -

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-

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204.  Ditto 

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-  for  1902  ;  printed  353 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  152.) 

4 0 

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-

-

-

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(Sess.  Papers, No.  271.) 

j'  King's

< Command 

(Recess). 
( 

| t by Address, 
\)	 

307 

C O U N TY  O F F I C E RS  A ND  C O U R TS   (Ireland)  A C T,  1 8 77   : — 

205.	  Account  of  Receipts  and  Payments  during  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903 ;  printed 

334  - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  263.) 

C O U RT  OF-  A P P E A L,  H I GH  C O U RT   OF  J U S T I CE  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 7 2. 

C O U RT   OF  P R O B A TE  D I V I S I ON   (High  Court  of  Justice)  (Ireland)-.— 

206.  Annual  Accounts  for  1902 

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C O U RT   O F  S E S S I ON  (Scotland),  S H E R I F F S'  C O U R TS   (Scotland)  A C T, 

1 8 7 6 :— 

207.	  A ct   of  Sederunt  under  the  Act,  anent.  regulating  the  places  at which  Commissary) 
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Business  shall be conducted­

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C R E M A T I ON   (Departmental  Committee)  :— 

208.  Report  of  the  Committee 

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C R E M A T I ON   (England  and  Wales)  :— 

209.  Regulations  under  Section  7   of  the  Cremation  Act,  1902,  for  the  Maintenance  and  | 
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Inspection of  Crematoria,  &c. 

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C R I M I N AL  A ND  J U D I C I AL  S T A T I S T I CS  

{Ireland):— 
210.  Statistics  for  1902.  Part  II.  (Civil  Statistics) 

C R I M I N AL  L A  W  A ND  P R O C E D U RE   (Ireland)  A C T,  1 8 87   (Proclamations) 

:— 

212.  Proclamation  revoking  Proclamations  mentioned  in  the  Schedule  thereto  -

213.  Ditto 

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-

ditto 

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ditto	 

C R I M I N AL  P R O S E C U T I O NS   (Allowances): — 

214.  Report  of  the  Departmental  Committee,  with  Evidence  and  Appendices  ­

C R O F T ER  A ND  C O T T AR  C O L O N I S A T I ON  S C H E ME   : — 

215.  Thirteenth  Report   of  the  Commissioners,  with  Appendices 

C R O F T E R S'  H O L D I N GS   (Scotland)   A C T S :— 

216.  Report   of  the  Crofters  Commission,  being  for  1902 

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C R O W N 'S  N O M I N EE  A C C O U NT   : — 

217.  Abstract  Account   of  Receipts  and  Payments  for  1902 ;  printed  106 

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Papers,,  NoNo..  106.

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(Sess..  Papers
(Sess

C U N A RDD  S T E A M S H I
C U N A R

S T E A M S H I PP  C O M P A N Y

C O M P A N Y ,,  L I M I T E

L I M I T E DD   :: —— 

218.  Agreement  with  the  Company,  and  Treasury  Minute  thereon  -

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C U R T IS  A ND  H A R V E Y 'S  F A C T O RY   (Explosions); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 0 2. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

— 

—

|  King's 
}  Command. 
f  King's 
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by Act. 

by  Act. 

310

412

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326 

(  King's 
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(  King's
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376 

C U S T O M S :— 

219.  Forty-seventh  Report   of  the  Commissioners,  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1903 

C U S T O MS  T A R I FF   (Austria-Hungary)  :— 

220.  Translation  of  the proposed  New  Customs  Tariff,  with  comparisons 

C U S T O MS  T A R I FF   (Russia); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 0 4. 

C U T L E RY   (Exports); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  3 0 8. 

C Y P R U S :—	  

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221.  Correspondence  respecting  the  Drought  in  Cyprus 

222.  Annual  Report  for  1901-2 

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223.	  Return  of  Sums  paid  in  1900-1  and  1901-2  in  discharge  of  Interest  on  the  Turkish> 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  352.)  J 

Loan,  &c.;  printed  422 -

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D A N G E R O US  A ND  U N H E A L T HY 

I N D U S T R I ES   (Factory  and  Workshop  Acts);  v.  A C C O U N TS 

Nos.  310,  311. 

D A  Y 

I N D U S T R I AL  S C H O O LS   : — 

224.	  Order  in  Council  applying  certain  provisions   of  the  Youthful  Offenders  Act,  1901, i 
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to  Day  Industrial  Schools

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I N D U S T R I A  L  S C H O O L S,  C E R T I F I E  D  ;  V.  A C C O U N T S  ,  N O.  1 4 0. 

D E A T H S  ,  B I R T H S  ,  AND  M A R R I A G E  S  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  7 8,  5 0 3,  5 0 4   . 

D E A T H  S  F R OM  S T A R V A T I O N  ,  OR  A C C E L E R A T ED   B Y  P R I V A T I O  N  (London)  : — 

225.  Return  relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed  359  ­

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  279.) 

D E N M A R  K  (Treaty  Series)  ;  v.   A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  8 5 0,  8 5 6  . 

D E P A R T M E N T AL   C O M M I T T E ES  

: — 

Board  of  Ayriculture  (Butler  Regulations)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  83. 
British  Forestry;  v.  Accounts,  No.  119. 
Cremation ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  208. 
Criminal  Prosecutions  ( Allowances)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  214. 
Glanders;  v. Accounts,  No.  357. 

Poisons;  v. Accounts,  No.  601. 

Workhouse Accounts ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  904. 

(  King's
J  Command. 

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(  King's 
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300

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J  Command. 
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D E P A R T M E N  T   O F  A G R I C U L T U R  E  A ND  T E C H N I C A  L  I N S T R U C T I ON   (Ireland)  : 

226.  Return  relating  to  the  Officials  thereof  ­

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D E P U T  Y  L I E U T E N A N T  S  (Ireland)  (Militia  Act,  1882);  v.   A C C O U N T S,   No.  528. 

 
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D I R E C T O RY   OF  I N D U S T R I AL  A S S O C I A T I O NS   : — 

227.  Directory   of  Industrial  Associations  in the  United  Kingdom  in  1903 

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Ordered. 

Presented.

ff  King's
King's
\\  Command.
Command. 

372 

228.	  Report   of  Proceedings  by  the  Department  of  Agriculture  and  Technical  Instruction) 
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for  Ireland  under  the  Acts  for  1902 

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229.  Five  Orders  under  the  Acts

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231.  Two  Orders  under  the  Acts

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232.	  Order  under  the  Acts 

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234.	  Fourteen  Orders  under  the  Acts 

235.  Order under  the  Acts 

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236.  Return   of  Number  of  Divisions  in  Session 1903  ;  printed  386  -

D I V O R C E,  M A R R I A GE  A ND   (Foreign  Countries)  ;  v.   A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 0 2. 

D O C K Y A RD  E X P E N SE  A C C O U N TS   (Navy)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  5 5 8. 

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by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

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D O C K Y A RD  P O R TS  R E G U L A T I ON  A C T,  1 8 65

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237.  Order in  Council  defining  the  Dockyard  Port   of  Portland,  with  Regulations 

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238.  Ditto 

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D O GS  R E G U L A T I ON   (Ireland)  A C T,  1 8 6 5 :— 

239.  Account   of  Receipts  and  Expenditure  under  the  A ct  for  1902;  printed  249 

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  215.)  1 

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byby  Act.Act. 

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424222 

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242499

D R A MA  A ND  O P E RA   (Subsidies)  (Foreign  Countries,  |fc.)   : — 
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240.  Return  relative  thereto  -

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D R U N K E N N E S S,  A R R E S TS  F OR   (Ireland);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  6 3. 

D U B L IN  H O S P I T A LS   : — 

241.  Forty-fifth Report   of  the  Board  of  Superintendence,. 1902-3 

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D U B L IN  M E T R O P O L I T AN  P O L I CE   : — 

242.  Statistical  Tables  thereof for  1902  -

D U C HY   O F  C O R N W A LL   : — 

f  King's
J  Command. 

2 32 

(  King's
(  Command. 

215 

243.  Account   of  Receipts  and  Disbursements  for  1902;  printed   34  (Sess.  Papers,  No.  36.)  	

by  Act. 

D U C HY   O F  L A N C A S T ER   : — 

244.  Account   of  Receipts  and  Disbursements  in  the  year  ended  20th  December  1902   ; ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  8.)  J 
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D U R H AM   (Inquiry into  Charities)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  389,  390. 

D U R H AM   (Polling  Districts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  6 0 6. 

D U T I ES   O N  B R I T I SH  G O O DS   (Foreign  Countries)-.— 
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245.  Return  relative  thereto

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D U T I ES   ON  I M P O R TS   (British  Colonies);

v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  118.

D Y S E N T E R Y  ,  C O M M I S S I ON   ON  (Army); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  4 0  . 

[Order for  above Return discharged,  397.] 

E A S  T  A F R I C  A  (Concessions)  (Africa,  No.   7 ,  1 9 0 3  )   : — 

246.  Return  relating   to  Concessions  granted  in  East  Africa   or  Uganda

E A S  T  I N D I  A   : — 

Accounts  and Estimates,  1903-4  : 

247.  Explanatory  Memorandum  on  Accounts and  Estimates,  1£KB~4 

Agricultural  Banks  : 

248.  Report   of  the  Committee  on  the  Establishment   of  Co-operative  Credit  Societies)
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I N D I A —  c o n t i n u e d. 

Coronation of  His  Majesty  : 

Ordered. 

Presented.

249.  Account  of  the  Durbar  held  at Delhi  on  1st  January  1903  •  -

Entertainment  of Indian  and  Colonial  Guests : 

250.  Correspondence  relating  thereto 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

" 

Command. 

King's
Command. 

Estimate: 

251.	  Estimate  of  Revenue  and  Expenditure  of  the  Government  of  India  for  1902-3 

ly  Act. 

printed  163 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  156.)  J 

Finance  and Revenue  Accounts  : 

252.  Finance  and  Revenue  Accounts  ofthe  Government   of  India  for  1901-2 

-

-

-

by Act.i 

Financial  Statement: 

253.  Indian  Financial.Statement  for  1903-4  ;  printed  156 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  151.) 

.  Government  of  India  Act,  1858;  v.  Accounts,  No.  362.  


Home  Accounts: 

254.  Home  Accounts   of  the  Government  of  India,  1901-2  ;  printed  163  -

) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  157.)  J 

- • -

-

.

Income  and  Expenditure: 

255.	  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  eleven  years  1891-2   to  1901-2  ;  printed  89 

- ) 
Papers,,  NoNo..  95.95.))  1 

-

(Sess..  Papers
(Sess

India  Office  (Retirement  at  Sixty-five) : 

256.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  257 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  220.) 

Liability  for  Increase  in  British  Soldiers'  Pay: 

257.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  290 

-

-

(Sess. Papers, No.  237.) 

Loans  raised in  England  : 

258.	  Return  of  all  Loans  raised  in  England  chargeable  on  the  Revenues  of  India,  out-1 
standing  at  the  commencement  of  the  half-year  ending  31st  March  1903;  / 
printed  101 
j 
-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  103.) 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Loans  raised in  India: 

259.	  Return  of  all  Loans  raised  in  India  chargeable  on  the  Revenues  of  India,  out-] 
standing  at  the  commencement  of  the  half-year  ending  on  the  31st  March  1903 ; V 
j 
_ 
printed  241

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  210.) 

  _ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

' 

-

-

f  by  Address,

1	 

' 

1 45 

by	  Act.

by  Address, 

46 

(  by  Address,
242 
1 

; by  Address,

174 

by  Act. 

O 
by  Act. 

Progress  and. Condition :	 

, 

260.  Statement  exhibiting  the  Moral  and Material  Progress  and Condition   of  India  during ) 

1901-2  ;  printed  307 

-

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  249.) 

by	  Act.

Public  Works  Department: 

. 

261.  Despatch,  &c.  relating   to  Memorials  from  Officers  appointed  to  the  Department] 
from  the  Royal  Indian  Engineering  College   in  the  years  1873-78  ;  printed  94 
- > 
j

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  98.) 

by  Address,
92

Railways: 

262.; Administration  Report  on  Railways  in  India  for  1902 

-

-

263.  Report  on  the  Administration  and  Working   of  Indian  Railways 

-

-

» 

-

-

Railways  and  Irrigation  Works: 
264.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  135 

-	

Revenue  Accounts: 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  137.) 

265.  [Accounts and Papers  relating to the Revenues  of  India,  referred  to the consideration of 

a	  Committee of  the whole House,  397.]  


South Africa  (Indian  Coolies) ;  v. Accounts,  No.  732.  


Sugar i  v.  Accounts,  No.  739.  

Trade: 


266.	  Tables  relating  to  the  Trade  of  British  India  with  British  Possessions  and  Foreign 

Countries,  for  the  five  years  1897-8   to  1901-2 

-

-

-

_ 

_ 

Transvaal  (British  Indians)  ;  v. Accounts,  No.  843. 

E C C L E S I A S T I C AL  C O M M I S S I ON   : — 

267.	  Fifty-fifth  Report  from  the  Commissioners,  with  Appendix 

-

E . C,  P O W D ER  C O M P A N Y 'S  F A C T O R Y,  S T O NE 

(Explosions); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 0 3. 

King's
Command. 

1  Command. 

(  by  Address,
133 
| 

King's
Command 
(Recess"). 

King's 
Command, 



	
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E D I N B U R GH  M U S E UM   O F  S C I E N CE  A ND  A RT  

: — 

268.  Report  thereon  for  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-	

Ordered, 

Presented. 

(  King's
j Command. 

1 56 

E D I N B U R GH  R O Y AL  O B S E R V A T O RY  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 0 1. 

E D I N B U R GH  U N I V E R S I TY  

,•  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O S.  8 8 1,  8 8 2. 

E D U C A T I O N :— 

Board  of  Education;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  87-110.  


Certified Day  Industrial  Schools ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  140.  


Day  Industrial  Schools ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  224.  


Education  Committees ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  102-106.  


England and  Wales:  


269.  Return  relating  to  the  Religious  Denominations,  &c.  of  Public  Elementary  Schools;  	

printed  111 

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  162.) 

f  by. Order  of 
-1 last iSest ion, 
17  De -J. 
( 

1 74 

Endowed Schools Act,  1869,  and amending Acts;  v.  Accounts,  No.  295. 

Intermediate  Education  (Ireland);  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  397-403. 

Ireland: 

270.  Annual  Report   of  the  Commissioners  for  1902 

-

_ 

_ 

„ 

-

(  King's 
( Command. 

1 41 

Local  Authorities  in  Scotland ( Technical  Education); 

r.  Accounts,  Nos.  468,  469.  


National  Education  (Ireland); 

v.  Accounts,  Nos.  541,  542.  


National  School  Teachers'  (Ireland)  Pension  Fund;  v. Accounts,  No.  548,  


Public  Elementary  Schools;  v.  Accounts,  No.  643. 


' 

Scotland: 

271.  Reports  and  Papers  relating  to the  Training   of  Teachers  in  Scotland,  1901-2  -

272.  Return  showing  the  Expenditure  from  the Grant  for  Public  Education   in Scotland  in ) 
_ j 
-

1902,  List  of  Day  Schools  aided,  &c. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

273.  Report   of  the  Committee  of  Council  on  Education  in  Scotland,  with  Appendix,) 

1902-3 

-

-	

-

-

-

-

274.	  Minute  providing  for  the  Distribution   of  the  General  Aid  Grant 

275.	  Thirtieth  Annual  Report   by  the  Accountant  for  Scotland 

-

-

-  

. ] 

-

-

Scotland  (Code,  1903)  : 

276.	  Code  of  Regulations  for  Day  Schools,  by  the  Committee  of  Council  on  Education  in i 

|  King's 
| Command. 

King's
Command. 

King's
Command.

(  King's
( Command. 

J  King's
|  Command. 

8 6 

1 06 

1 68 

2 12 

2 20 

King's
Command.

6 4 

Scotland,  1903 

-	

Scotland ( Continuation  Classes) : 

277.  Regulations  for  Continuation  Classes,  1903 

-

Scotland  ( General  Reports)  : 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- ) 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

J  King's
(  Command. 

278.  General  Reports  for  1902   on  Schools  in the  Southern  Division 

279.  Ditto 

280.	  Ditto 

<-

^ 

- 

- 

ditto 

ditto 

-	 

- 

Northern  Division 

Western  Division 

-	

-

-

_ 

Secondary  Education  (Scotland)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  715. 

Teachers'  Pension  Fund (Ireland);  v.  Accounts,  No.  770. 

Technical  Education  (Application  of  Funds  by  Local  Authorities)  • v  Accounts 

Nos. 771,  772. 

Technical  Instruction  Act,  1889  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  773-775. 

Universities;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  869-887. 

University Education  in Ireland  (Royal  Commission);  v.  Accounts,  No.  878.  


(  King's 
( Command. 
F  King's
|  Commiand. 

(  King's 
( Command. 

1 

1 52 

6

3 9 

1 68 

Wellington  College ;  v. Accounts,  No.  897.  


EGYPT  (NO.  1,  1903):— 

.  .  


281.  Reports  on  the  Finances,  Administration,  and  Condition  of  Egypt  and the  Soudan   in 

1902  ~ 

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-

-

- —	 

.. 

. 

_ 

_ 

E G Y P T I AN  G U A R A N T E ED  L O AN   O F 

1 8 8 5 :— 

282.  Account   to  31st  March  1903  . -	
Sess.  1903. 

VOL.  158. 

_ 

3  H  2 

(  King's
<  Command 
(Recess).
( 

1 15 

by  Act. 

1 08 

	
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/ 

[1903. 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

Ordered.  ;  Presented. 

E L E C T I O NS  : — 

J 

Municipal  Election  Petition  (Shrewsbury)-;  v.  Accounts,  No.  534.  

New  South Wales (Parliamentary  Elections (Amendment)  Act^ 1902)  ;  v. Accounts, 


No.  569. 

New  South  Wales (Women's  Franchise  Act,  1902)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  570. 
Parliamentary  Constituencies  (Electors,  $•<?.)  (United  Kingdom);  v,  Accounts, 

No.  577. 

E L E C T O RS   (Parliamentary  Constituencies) ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.	   5 7 7. 

E L E C T R I C AL  S T A T I O NS   (Special  Exceptions)  (Factory  and  Workshop  Acts);  v.  A C C O U N T S, 

NOS.  3 1 6,  3 1 8. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  A C T S,  1 8 82  A ND  1 8 88

  : — 

283.  Special  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  Section  1  of  the A ct   of  1888 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  A C T S,  1 8 82   T O  1 8 90   (Proceedings) 

:— 

284.	  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  of  their  Proceedings  under  the  Acts  during  the  past) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  225.)  J 

year;  printed  261 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  B I L LS	

  : — 

285.  Memorandum  stating  the  nature of the Proposals  contained  in  the  Provisional  Orders) 
included  in  the  Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Order  (No.	   1)  B i l l;  printed  120 
-  I 
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  116.) 

Electric  Lighting  Provisional  Orders  (No.   2)  Bill;  printed  120  j 

286.	  Ditto 

287.	  Ditto 

288.	  Ditto 

289.	  Ditto 

290.	  Ditto 

-  ditto 

-  ditto 

-  ditto 

-  ditto 

-

-

-

-

ditto 

ditto 

ditto 

ditto 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  117.) 

(No.   3)  Bill;  printed  1: 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  118.) 

- 

(No.   4)  Bill;  printed  152 i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  146.)  J 

(No.   5)  Bill;  printed  152 ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  147.)  1 

(No.  6)  Bill;  printed  152 \ 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  148.)  J 

- 

(No.   7)  Bill;  printed  186 ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  175.)  1 

291.  Ditto  	

-  ditto 

-

ditto 

E M I G R A T I ON  A ND  I M M I G R A T I ON  : —­

292.	  Tables  relating  to  Emigration  and  Immigration  from  and  into  the  United  Kingdom) 
_ ! 
j 

in  1902,  and  Report  to  the  Board   of  Trade  thereon  ;  printed  216  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  188.) 

-

-

E M I G R A T I ON   (Colonies)  :— 

293.  Report  on the  Emigrants'  Information  Office  for  1902 

-

„ 

E M I G R A T I ON  S T A T I S T I CS   (Ireland)  :— 

294.  Emigration  Statistics of  Ireland  for  1902 

-	

-

-

-

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E N D O W ED  S C H O O LS  A C T,  1 8 6 9,  A ND  A M E N D I NG  A C TS

  : — 

295.  Scheme for  the Management  of  Chew's Foundation,  Dunstable,.Bedford;  printed  1201 
j 
< 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  173.) 

296.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  178 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  121.) 

E V I C T ED  F A R MS   (Ireland)  :— 

-
- 

-

-

-

(  King's
|  Command. 

1 89 

by  Act. 

2 61 

G 

1 18 

1 20 

1 18 

1 20 

1 18 

1 20 

1 48 

1 52 

1 48 

1 52 

1 48 

1 52 

1 82 

1 86 

2 09 

2 16 

(  King's 
(  Command. 

(  King's
(  Command. 

9 2 

5 3 

by  Act. 

1 20 

1 78 

1 78 

E V I C T ED  T E N A N TS  

(Ireland):— 

297.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  125 

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  125.) 

1 11 

1 25 

E V I C T I ON  N O T I C ES   (Land  Law  (Ireland)  Act,  1887);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.   425-427. 

f 

E V I C T I O NS   (Ireland)  :— 

298.	  Return  of  the  Number  of  Evictions  in  Ireland  which  have  come  to  the  knowledge  o f} 
the  Constabulary,  and  the  Number   of  Tenancies  determined,  in  the  quarter  ended i 
J 
31st  December  1902 

. 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

299.  Ditto 

300.  Ditto 

-

-

-

-

-  ditto 

-  ditto 

-

-

- 

- 

in  the  Quarter  ended  31st  March  1903 

in the  Quarter  ended  30th  June  1903 

E X C E P T I O NS   TO  K I N G 'S  R E G U L A T I O NS   (Navy)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6 2. 

E X P E R I M E N TS   ON  L I V I NG  A N I M A LS   : — 

King's 
• Command 
(Recess). 

j  King's 
I  Command. 
|  King's 
(  Command. 

4 

1 25 

3 53 

301.  Return  relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed  215 

- 

-(Sessi  Papers,  No.  186.) 

f by Address, 
j 

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E X P L O S I O NS   : —  


Boiler  Explosion  Acts,  1882  and  1890;  v.  Accounts,  No,  114.  


Curtis and Harvey's  Factory,  Lower  Hope  Point,  Cliffe,  Kent  ;  


302.  Report  on  the  Explosion   of  15th  December  1902 

Ignition  of  Powder  at the E. C. Powder  Company's Factory  at Stone, near  Dartford: 

303.  Report  on  the  Explosion  of  3rd  March  1903  -

Lowwood  Gunpowder  Factory,  near  Ulverston: 

304.  Report on  the  Explosion  of  12th  March  1903  -

-

-

NobeTs  Explosives  Factory  at  Ardeer,  Ayrshire: 

305.  Report  on  the Explosion  of  7th  October  1902	 

-

306.  Report  on  the  Explosion  of  30th  March  1903  -

Sedgwick  Gunpowder  Factory,  near  Kendal,  Westmoreland: 
-

-

-

E X P L O S I V ES   : — 

307.  Twenty-seventh  Annual  Report,  for  1902 

-

-

-

-

E X P O R T S,  I M P O R TS  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O,  3 8 0. 

E X P O R TS 

(   Woollen and  Cotton  Goods  and  Cutlery)  :— 

-

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-

-

-

-

-

308.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed412 

-	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  327.) 

F A C T O R I ES  A ND  W O R K S H O P S :— 

309.  Annual  Report   of  the  Chief Inspector  for  1902.  Part  I. 

F A C T O R I E S,  C O T T O N;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 0 0. 

F A C T O RY  A ND  W O R K S H OP  A C TS   : — 

Dangerous  and  Unhealthy Industries  ; 

310.	  Report  on  the  Draft  Regulations  (October  1902)  for  the  Process   of  File-cutting  by ) 

hand  -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 

- ' _[ 

311.  Regulations,  dated  19th  June  1903, for  the  Process   of File-cutting   by  hand 

Particulars  of  Piecework  Wages  (Felt  Hats)  : 

•  *  312.  Order  applying,  with  modifications,  the provisions   of  Section  116  of  the  A ct   of  1901 
1 } 

to  the  making  of  Felt  Hats

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-

-

-

-

-

Particulars  of  Piecework  Wages  (Wholesale  Tailoring  ) : 

313.	  Order  applying,  with  modifications,  the  provisions   of  Section  116  of  the  A ct   of  1901 

to  Factories  and  Workshops  in  which  Wholesale  Tailoring  is  carried  on 

Sanitary  Accommodation  ; 

" 

'	 

• 

314.	  Order made  under  Section  9  o f t he  Act   of  1901  respecting  Sanitary  Accommodation  ) 
. ( 
-

in Factories  and  Workshops 

-  

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Special  Exception  (Night  Work)  : 

315.	  Order  made  under  Section  54  of  the  Act   of  1901,  amending  and  consolidating) 
Orders  with  regard  to  the  Employment  at  Night  of  Male  Young  Persons   of  the t 
( 
-
A ge   of  16  and upwards

_

_

«

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Special  Exception  (Night  Work  at  Electrical  Stations): 

316.	  Order  made  under  Section  54  of  the  Act   of  1901,  extending  Special  Exception  t o) 
- ( 

the  Employment  of  Male  Young  Persons  above  the  Age   of  16 

- 

-

-

Special Exception  (Overtime,  Christmas  Card-making) : 

317.	  Order  with  regard  to  the  Overtime  Employment  of  Women  in  the  making  o f) 
. j 
-

Christmas  and  New  Year  Cards  -

-  

. 

. 

. 

. 

-

-

Special Exceptions  (Meal  Hours  in  Electrical  Stations)  : 

318.	  Order  made  under  Section  40  (4)  of  the  Act   of  1901,  extending  Special  Exceptions ) 
. ) 

as to  Meal  Hours   to  Young  Persons  above  the  Age   of  1 6  -

-  

-

-

Ordered. 

|  King's 
j  Command. 

(  King's
(  Command. 

f  King's
\  Command. 

1  King's
}  Command. 

King's

Command 

(Recess). 


346 

King's

Command. 


King's

Command, 


by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

66 

Special  Exceptions  (Meal  Hours)  (Iron  and  Steel Foundries  in  Scotland)  : 

319.  Order  made  under  Section  40  (4)   of  the  Act   of  1901,  extending  Special  Exceptions ) 

by  Act. 

326 

as to  Meal  Hours  to  Male  Young  Persons • -

-

F A L K L A ND  I S L A N DS  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  1 8 0. 

F EE  F U ND   (House of  Lords)   %— 

320.  Accounts  from  1st April  1902   to  31st  March  1903  -

VOL.  158. 

•Sess.  1903. 

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446 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S—   continued. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

F E LT  H A TS   (Factory and  Workshop  Acts)  ;  v.   A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 1 2. 

F I N A N CE  A C C O U N T S :— 

; 

321.  Finance  Accounts   of  the  United  Kingdom  for  the  year  ended  31st  March 1903  ;  ^ 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  219.)  J 

printed  252 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

by  Act. 

2 52 

F I N A N CE  A ND  R E V E N UE  A C C O U N TS   (Fast India);  v.   A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 5 2. 

'  F I N A N C I AL  S T A T E M E N T, 

1 9 0 3 - 4 :  — 

322.	  Statement  of  Revenue  and  Expenditure  as  laid  before  the  House   by  the  Chancellor) 

of  the Exchequer when opening the Budget;  printed 120  (Sess.  Papers,  No.  119.) 

) 

1 20 	

1 20 

F I N A N C I AL  S T A T E M E NT   (East  India);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  253. 

F I N E S,  &C.  

(freland):— 

32&.	  Abstract  of  Accounts  of  all  Fines  and  other  Penal  Sums  accounted  for   by  the) 
I 

Registrar of  Petty  Sessions Clerks  in  1901  ; printed  249  (Sess.  Papers,  No.  216.) 

by Act.. 

2 49 

. 

F I R S T J O F F E N D E R S,  P R O B A T I ON  O F;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  6 3 6. 

F I S H E R I ES   : —  


I 

Denmark  (Treaty  Series);  v.  Accounts,  No.  850.  


Fishery  Board  (Scotland)  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  327-330.  


Ireland: 


324.	  Report  of  the  Department  of  Agriculture  and  Technical  Instruction  for  Ireland | 

thereon  for  1901.  Part  I I.  (Scientific  Investigations)  -

325.	  Ditto  - 

for  1902.  Part   I.  (General  Report) 

. 

-

-

-

-

- 

,-f 

. 

King's

Command. 


f  King's 
}  Command. 

1 41 

3 72 

Salmon and Freshwater  Fisheries  (England  and  Wales) ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  707. 

Scotland: 

326.	  Report  of  Inquiry  as to  Herring  Fishery  in  the  Firth  of  Clyde 

-

[  King's 
1  Command. 

3 04 

Sea  and  Coast  Fisheries  Fund  (Ireland)  (Non-congested  Districts) 

;  v.  Accounts 

No.  710. 

Sea Fisheries  Act,  1868  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  711. 

Sea  Fisheries  (England  and  Wales)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  712. 

Sea  Fisheries  of  the  United  Kingdom  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  713. 

Sea Fisheries  Regulation  Act,  1888;  v. Accounts,  No.  714. 

F I S H E RY	   B O A RD  

(Scotland):— 

327.	  Twenty-first  Annual  Report   of  the  Board,  being  for  1902.  Part  i . 

328.	  Ditto 

329.	  Ditto 

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-

-

- 

,  ditto 

ditto 

-

-

- 

-

ditto 

.  ditto 

-

-

- 

- 

Part  II. 

Part  I I I. 

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_ 

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Salmon	  Fisheries: 

330.  Result  of  a Bacteriological  Investigation  into  the  Cause  of  Salmon  Disease  


j  King's
(  Command. 
1  King's 
|  Command.  

f  King's 
|  Command. 

(  King's 
|  Command. 

1 13 

1 14 

2 25 

1 12 

F L E E TS   (Great  Britain  and Foreign  Countries)-.— 

331.  Return relative  thereto  ;  printed  174 

-s	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  165.) 

9 0 	

1 74 

F O OD  S T U F FS   ( "  Options "  and "  Futures  ");  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 7 2.  


F O OD  S U P P L I ES  

(Imported):— 

332.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  200 

-

-

-

„ 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  179.) 

4 6 	

2 00 

F O R E I GN  C O U N T R I ES   (Advertisements);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.   2 . 

F O R E I GN  I M P O R T;  D U T I ES   : — 

333.	  Statement  of  the  Rates  of  Import  Duties  levied  in  European  and  certain  other 

Countries  upon  the  Produce  and  Manufactures  of  the  United  Kingdom 

King's 
Command. 

4 12 

F O R E I GN  J U R I S D I C T I ON  A C T,  1 8 90   : — 

334.	  Order  in  Council  amending  the  Barotziland  North  Western  Rhodesia  Order   in i 
- f 

'  Council,  1899 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

335.	  Orders  in  Council  entitled  the  Siam  Order  in  Council,  1903,  and  the  Southern^ 
- ) 
-

Rhodesia  Order  in  Council,  1903 

-

-

-

-

-

-

336.	  Orders  in  Council  entitled  (a)  the  Foreign  Marriages  Order  in  Council,  1903,) 
in  Council,  1903,  and  (c)  the  Wei-hai-Wei  Order I 
I 

(b)  the  Somaliland  Order 
in  Council  Amendment  Order,  1903 

. 

. 

. 

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F O R E I GN  J U R I S D I C T I ON  A C T,  1 8 9 0 —   c o n t i n u e d. 

337.	  Order in  Council  respecting  the  Currency   of  Southern  Nigeria 

~ 

338.  Order  in  Council  entitled  the  Swaziland  Order  in  Council,  1903 

339.	  Orders in  Council  entitled  the  Niger  Navigation  Order   in  Council,  1903,  and  the ) 


Niger  Transit  Order  in  Council,  1903  -

-

-

. 

- . 

-

-

-

F O R E I GN  T R A DE  A ND  C O M M E R C E :— 

340.	  Accounts  relating  to  the  Trade  and  Commerce  of  certain  Foreign  Countries  and) 
) 
-

British  Possessions;  printed 46 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  54.) 

- 

-

-

-

F O R E S H O R ES   : — 

341.	  Treasury  Minute  directing  the  application   of  Moneys  received  in  respect  of  thej 
Rights  and  Interests  of  the  Crown  in  Foreshores,  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  V 
) 
1903 

F O R E S T R Y,  B R I T I SH  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 1 9. 

F R A N CE  A ND  G I B R A L T AR   (Parcels Post)  (Treaty  Series);  v.   A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 4 7. 

F R E N CH  L AW   O F  A S S O C I A T I ON   (Miscellaneous, No.   4 ,  1 9 0 3)   : — 

342.  Correspondence  respecting  the  application  thereof  to  Institutions  of  British  origin 

-	

F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I ES   : — 

343.  Regulations  made  by  the  Treasury  under  the  Friendly  Societies  Act,  1896 

-	

F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I ES  A ND  S H OP  C L U BS   : — 

344.  Treasury  Regulation  with  reference   to  Friendly  Societies  desirous of  being  certified ) 
- f 

under the  Shop  Clubs  Act,  1902  -

- 

-

-

-

-

-

F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I E S,  S A V I N GS  B A N KS  A N D;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 0 9. 

F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I E S,  W O R K M E N 'S  C O M P E N S A T I ON  S C H E M E S,  I N D U S T R I AL  A ND  P R O V I­

D E NT  S O C I E T I E S,  a nd  T R A DE  U N I O NS   : —  


345.  Reports   of  the  Chief  Registrar  of  Friendly  Societies  for  1902 ;  printed  66 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  77.) 

-1 
) 

G A M B IA  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 8 4.  


G AS  AND  W A T ER  O R D E R S :— 

346.  Report   of  Proceedings  under  the  Gas  and  Water  Works  Facilities  Act,  1870,  during 

the  Session of  1903  	

G AS  AND  W A T ER  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  B I LL   [Lords']  :— 

?! 

347.	  Memorandum  stating  the  nature of  the  Proposals contained  in  the Provisional  Orders | 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  246.)  J 

included  in the  B i l l;  printed  300 

- 

-

-

-

G AS  A ND  W A T ER  W O R KS  F A C I L I T I ES  A C T,  1 8 7 0 :— 

348.  Report  of  the  Board   of  Trade  as  to  dispensing  with  the  consent   of  the  Borden  j 
- > 
j 

Parish  Council in  the  case  of  a Provisional  Order \ printed  295 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  241.) 

-

-

-

349.  Ditto 

-
printed  310  	

ditto 	

(Farnborough  Urban  District  Council); i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  251.)  J 

G AS  C O M P A N I ES   (Metropolis):— 

350.  Accounts  of  the  Metropolitan  Gas  Companies  for  1902 ;  printed  412 

-

-

G AS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  

(NO.  

1 )  B I LL   [Lords]  :— 

,(Sess.  Papers,  No.  332.) 

"  1 

- I 
f 

351.  Memorandum  stating the  nature  of  the Proposals  contained in the  Provisional  Orders l 
) 

included  in  the  B i l l;  printed  300 

(Sess.  l?apers,  No.  244.) 

-	  

352.  Ditto 

-

»  ditto 

-

(No.  2)  Bill  [Lords];  printed  300  -

- ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  245.)  1 

G AS  U N D E R T A K I N GS   : —  


353.  Return  relating  to  all  authorised  Gas  Undertakings  in  the  United  Kingdom,  other j 
) 

than  those of  Local  Authorities,  for  1902;  printed  412 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  331.) 

G AS  U N D E R T A K I N GS  

(LocalAuthorities):— 

354.	  Return  relating  to  all  authorised  Gas  Undertakings  in  the  United  Kingdom  j 
belonging  to  Local  Authorities,  for  the  year  ended  25th  March  1903"<  | printed  412 - J-
} 

(Sess.  Pape  rs5  No.  330.) 

G E R M AN  T A R I FF   : —  


355.  Translation of  the  new  General  Customs  Tariff  of  Germany,  &c. 

» 

*» 

G E R M A N Y,  C A N A D A,  A ND  T HE  U N I T ED  K I N G D OM   (Trade)I 

T>, A C C O U N T S,  N7©«  7 8 1, 

VOL. 158. 

Sess.  1903.  	

3  M  3 

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422 

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346 

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G I B R A L T AR  

: — 

356.  Report  on  the  proposed  Eastern- Harbour  and  Dock,  with  Drawings 

—  V.  also  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 8 0  . 

G L A N D E R  S  (Departmental  Committee)  :—• 
357.  Report  of  the  Committee  " 

" 

- " 

G L A S G O  W  U N I V E R S I T  Y  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S  ,  NOS.  8 8 3  ,  8 8 4  . 

G O V E R N M E N  T  D E P A R T M E N T  S  (Contracts) %— 

358.  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903  ;  printed  All 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  342.)  J 

G O V E R N M E NT  . D E P A R T M E N TS  S E C U R I T I ES   : — 
359.  Return relative thereto  ;  printed  172 

-

-	

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  160.) 

G O V E R N M E NT 

I N S U R A N C ES  A ND  A N N U I T I ES   : — 

360.	  Account  of  all  Moneys  received,  and  of  the  disposal  thereof,  &c., in  the  year  1902 ; j 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  101.)  J 

printed  101 

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G O V E R N M E NT  L A B O R A T O R Y ;— 

361.	  Report  of  the Principal  Chemist  on  the  Work   of  the  Government  Laboratory  for  the ) 
-> 

year  ending  31st  March  1903,  with  Appendices 

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-

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G O V E R N M E NT   O F  I N D IA  A C T, 

1 8 5 8 :— 

362.	  Order  in  Council  approving  a  Statement  of  proposed  new  and  revised  Appointments i 
- ) 

and  alterations of  Salaries  in  the  Establishment  of  the  Secretary  of  State 

- 

Ordered. 

King's

Command. 


King's

Command 

(Recess). 


291 

101 

by  Act.  


King's

Command. 


by  Act.  


G R E EK  L O A N :— 

363.  Account  up  to  31st  December  1902 ;  printed  12 

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  21.) 

by  Act,  


G R E EK  L O AN   O F  1 8 98  

: — 

364.  Account  up to  31st  March  1903 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

by  Act,  


G R E E N W I CH  H O S P I T AL  A C T S,  1 8 65  A ND  1 8 69

  : — 

365.	  Order  in  Council  amending  the  Regulations  as  to  Pensions  and  Allowances  t o) 

Widows  and  Children  of  Seamen  or  Marines  killed  on  duty,  or  who  died  from  > 
- ) 
injuries received  -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

G R E E N W I C H . H O S P I T AL  AND  T R A V E R S'  F O U N D A T I O N :— 

366.	  Accounts  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and | 
-

Auditor  General;  printed  7 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  15.) 

- 

) 

-

-

367.  Statement  of  Estimated  Income  and  Expenditure  for  1903-4  ;  printed  376 

- ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  311.)  J 

- 

G R E N A DA   : — 

368.  Rule  applying  the  Marks  System   to  escaped and re-captured  Prisoners 

-

-

369.  Regulations  for providing  Gratuities   to  discharged  Prisoners 

-

-

—  V.  also  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 7 4. 

by  Act,  


by  Act  


by  Act,  


by  Act.  


by  Act.  


G U A R D I A N S,  B O A R DS   OF  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 1 3. 

G U A T E M A LA   (Treaty  Series);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 5 1. 

H A R B O UR  A U T H O R I T I ES   : —  

| 

370.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  405 

-

H A R B O U RS   : — 

5

Arhlow  Harbour;  v.  Accounts,  No.  28. 

Arundel  Port;  v.  Accounts,  No.  65. 

(Sess.  Papers,  No,  325.)  


by  Order of 

13 Aug.lSOl. 


Bridlington  Piers  and  Harbour;  v.  Accounts,  No.  116. 

Harbour  Authorities;  v.  Accounts,  No.  370. 

Harwich  Harbour  ;  v. Accounts,  No.  371. 

Piers  and  Harbours  Provisional  Orders;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  594-600. 

Port  Ness  Harbour  (Island  of  Lewis)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  620. 

Ramsgate Harbour;  ©. Accounts,  No.  687. 

H A R W I CH  H A R B O UR   : — 

,, 

371.	  Accounts   of  the  Conservancy  .Board  to  31st  March  1903 ;  printed  226 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  208.) 

'  Act. 

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H E A L TH   (Navy)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6 3. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

H I GH	   C O U RT   O F  J U S T I CE  A ND  COTJET   O F  A P P E A L,  &C.

  : — 

372.	  Account  showing Receipts  and Expenditure  during  the  year  ended 31st March  1903 ;  \ 

printed  353 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  274.) 

' ( 

by  Act, 

353 

H I G H W A Y S,  L O C O M O T I V ES   ON  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  4 8 8. 

H I S T O R I C AL  M A N U S C R I P TS   (Royal  Commission):— 

373.	  Calendar  of  the  MSS.   of  the  Marquess  of  Ormonde,  New  Series,  Vol.  I I .;  and i 
_ } 

Report  on  MSS.  in  the  Welsh  Language,  Vol.  II.,  Part  II.

King's

Command. 


3 53 

H O NG	   K O N G;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  1 8 6,  5 1 5. 

H O R SE  B R E E D I NG   (Royal  Commission)  :— 

374.  Ninth  Report,  with  Appendices 

-

-

-

H O U RS   OF  L A B O UR   (Railway  Servants);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  6 8 5,  6 8 6. 

H O U SE   O F  C O M M O NS   : — 

Adjournment  Motions  under  Standing  Order  No.  10;  v.  Accounts,  No.   1. 

(  King's 
1  Command. 

321 

Business of  the  House  (Days  occupied by  Government and by  Private  Members)-, 
' 

v.  Accounts,  No.  126. 

' 

Closure of  Debate  (Standing  Order  No.  26);  v.  Accounts,  No.  165. 

Divisions  of  the House;  v.  Accounts,  No.  236. 

Parliamentary  Papers',  v.  Accounts,  No.  578. 

Private  Bills  and  Private  Business',  v.  Accounts,  No.  632. 

Public  Bills  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  641. 

Public  Petitions;  v.  Accounts,  No.  649. 

Select  Committees', v.  Accounts,  No.  716. 

Sittings of  the House-,  v.  Accounts,  No.  721. 

Standing  Orders',  v.  Accounts,  No.  733. 

H O U SE   OF  L O R DS   (Fee  Fund)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 2 0. 

H U D D E R S F I E LD   (Polling  Districts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 0 7. 

H U M B ER  C O M M E R C I AL  R A I L W AY  A ND  D O CK  B I LL  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 8 3. 

" H Y A C I N T H ,"  H . M . S.   (Water  Tube Boilers)  (Navy);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6 7. 

I I Y D R O G R A P H E R 'S  R E P O RT   (Navy)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6 4. 

I L L I C IT  D I S T I L L A T I O N :— 

375.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  177 

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I M M I G R A T I O N,  A L I EN  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  2 0 , 2 0 *. 

I M M I G R A T I O N,  E M I G R A T I ON  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 9 2. 

I M P E R I AL  D E F E N CE  A ND  C O N S U L AR  S E R V I CE   : — 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  167.) 

96 

174 

376.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  417 

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  339.) 

367 

417 

I M P E R I AL 

I N S T I T U TE  A C C O U N T:  — 

377.  Treasury  Minute  directing  that the  Account  shall   be  audited by  the  Comptroller  and ) 
_ j 

Auditor  General 

by  Act. 

216 

I M P E R I AL  O T T O M AN  G U A R A N T E ED  L O AN   O F  1 8 5 5 :— 

378.  Account  for  the  year  1902 

I M P E R I AL  R E V E N UE   (Collection  and Expenditure)  (Great  Britain  and Ireland)  :— 

379.  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903;	   printed 321 

. . 
(Sess,  Papers,  No.  256.)  J 

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r  Act. 

99 

3 21 

I M P E R I AL  Y E O M A N RY   (Army);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  4 6. 

I M P O RT  D U T I E S,  F O R E I G N;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 3 3. 

I M P O R TS  A ND  E X P O R T S:  — 

380.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  249 

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  214.) 

239 

249 

I M P O R T S,  D U T I ES   ON  (British  Colonies) ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.	  118. 

I M P O S T S,  T A X ES  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 6 9. 

I N C L O S U RE  A W A R DS   (Commons)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  191. 

VOL.  158. 

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; Ordered. 

Presented, 

I N C O ME	   A ND  E X P E N D I T U RE   (East  India);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  255. 

I N C R E A SE   IN  B R I T I SH  S O L D I E R S'  P A Y,  L I A B I L I TY  F OR   (East 

India);  v.  A C C O U N T S, 

No.  257. 

I N D I AN	   C O O L I ES   (South  Africa) 

;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  732. 

I N D IA	   O F F I CE  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 5 6. 

I N D U S T R I AL  A ND  P R O V I D E NT  S O C I E T I ES   (Friendly  Societies);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 4 5. 

I N D U S T R I AL  A S S O C I A T I O N S,  D I R E C T O RY  O F;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  2 2 7. 

I N E B R I A T ES  A C T,   1898,  P R I S O NS   (Scotland)  A C T,   1877, and  S E C R E T A RY  F OR  S C O T L A ND 

ACTS,  1885-9:— 

381.	  Rule  as to  the  appointment  of  a  Visiting  Committee  to  the  State  Inebriate  Reforma-) 
) 

tory  at  Perth  ;  printed  338 

(Sees.  Papers,  No.  265.) 

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,, byby  Act.Act. 

212166 

I N E B R I A T ES  A C T S,  1 8 79   T O  1 8 99   (Rules  for  Retreats)  (Ireland)  :— 

382.  Rules  dated  3rd  February  1903 ;  printed  36 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  38.) 

by  Act. 

6 

IKEBBLJATES  A C T S'   (Inspector'-* Report) 

' 
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I N E B R I A T ES  R E F O R M A T O R I ES  

(Regulations):— 

384.  Regulations  for  the  management   of  the  Church  Army  (Newdigate  Farm )  Home,) 

385.	  Regulations  for  the  management  and  discipline   of  the  Reformatories  at  Lewes  and (
.  . -) 
-

Chesterfield 

-. 

. -

-

-

-

-

-

-

386.  Ditto 

-

-

ditto 

-

-

at  Brentry  and  Horfield...  -

-

-

-

I N L A ND	   R E V E N UE   : — 

387.  Forty-sixth  Report  of  the  Commissioners,  for  the  year  epding  31st  March  1903 

f  King's
|  Command, 

33 

by  Act. 

byby  Act,Act, 

by  Act. 

274 

303 

304 

(  King's 
|  Command. 

381 

I N Q U I RY  I N TO  C H A R I T I ES   : — 

Barrow-in-Furness,  County Borough  of: 

388.	  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  61 

-

-

Durham,  Administrative  County  of: 

389.  Further  Return  relative  thereto;  -printed  48' 

390.  Ditto 

-

-

ditto 

-

-

printed  367 

Lancaster,  County  of: 

391.  Further  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  48	 

-

-

-

392.  Ditto 

-

ditto 

-

printed  367 

-

-

-

-

-

Montgomery,  County  of: 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  72.) 

4 8 

61 

'  -

(Sess.  Pa|)ers^ No.  58.) 

- (Sess.  Papers,  No.  295.) 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  59.) 

- (Sess.  Papers,  No.  296.) 

( by  Order of 

|  14 Feb. 1900. 


(  by  Order of 

|  14 Feb. 1900. 


j by  Order of 

\  8 Aug. 1898. 

j by  Order of 

(  8 Aug.  1898.  


48 

367 

48 

367 

(  by  Order of 

(  14 Feb. 1900. 


5 0 

393.  Further  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed   50	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  63.) 

Wilts,  County  of: 

394.  Further  Return  relative  thereto;  printed   48 

395.  Ditto 

396,  Ditto 

-

-

- ditto 

-

ditto 

-

-

- printed  310 

- printed  343 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  60.) 

-

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  252.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  267.) 

1 by  Order of 

| 9 Aug.  1901.  

(  by  Order of 

J  9 Aug. 1901. 


Order ofof 

JJ byby  Order
((  99 Aug.Aug. 1901
1901.. 


4 8 

310 

3 43 

I N S U R A N C ES  A ND  A N N U I T I E S,  G O V E R N M E NT  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 6 0. 

I N T E R M E D I A TE  E D U C A T I ON  

(Ireland):— 

397,  T i me   Table  of  Examinations  for  1903 

-

-

-

-

-

-

. 

.. 

398,  Additional  Rule  made  by  the  Board  varying  the  Rules  and  Programme   of  Examina-)
-

tions  for  1903 

_ 

_ 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

.

.

399.	  Rules  and  Programme  of  Examinations  for  1904 ;  printed  172 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  161.) 

- )
I 

400.  Rule  appointing  Places   at which  Examinations  for  1903  shall be  held 

•• 

by  Act.  


byby  Act,Act,  


byby  Act.Act.  


by Act. 

401.  Rule  determining  the  Number   of  Centre  Superintendents  for  the Examinations,  1903 

by  Act. 

402.  Report   of  the  Board  for  1902 

403.  Rules for  the  Examination   in  Music,  dated  26th  June  1903 

-

-

-

I N T E R N A T I O N AL  M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE  C O M P A NY  A ND  O T H E RS 

( A G R E E M E N T)

  : —  


404,  Agreement  with  the  Admiralty  and  Board   of  Trade,  dated  1st  August  1903 

j  King's
(  Command. 

by  Act. 

(  King's 

Command. 

, 

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I N T O X I C A T I NG  L I Q U O RS 

( L I C E N C ES  R E F U S E D) 

405.	  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  140 

406.  Ditto 

-

-  ditto  - printed  220 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  141.)  	

i by  Address, 

69 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  194.)  iby  Address, 

208 

I R I SH	   L A ND  B I LL  

: — 

407.	  Return  respecting  Advances  for  purchase  of  Holdings, &c.,  under  Clauses  1 and 40  ; ( 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  183.)  J 

printed 213

  -

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

408.  Ditto 

-  ditto 

-

printed  257  -

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  222.) 

409.  Text   of  the  Enactments to  which  reference  is  made  in  the  B i l l;  printed  216 

-1 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  193.)  J 

-  

213 

257 

216 

140 

220 

213 

257 

216 

I R I SH  L A ND  C O M M I S S I ON   : — 

410.  Report  of  the  Commissioners for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903 

-

-

King's 

Command. 


303 

Account: 

411.  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and Auditor  General  upon  the  Account  o f t he  Irish  L a n d] 
Commission  for the  year  ended  31st  March  1902, with  Accounts;	   printed 37  -
- > 
)

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  45.) 

by Act. 

Proceedings: 

412.	  Return  of  Proceedings  under  the  Land  Law  (Ireland)  Acts,  &c.,  during  the  months 

of  November  and December  1902 

-

-

- . 

413.  Ditto 

-

-  ditto 

414.  Ditto 
415.	  Ditto 

-
-

-  ditto 
-  ditto 

- 

- 
- 

during  the  month  of  January  1903 

-

' 

during the  month  of  February  1903 
during  the  months  of  March  and  April  1903 

-

Purchase  of  Land  (Ireland)  Act,  1891: 

Command 


King's 

Command. 


King's

Command. 

King's

Command. 


37 

4 

89 

115 

406 

416.	  Return  by  the  Commission  of  Advances  under  the  Act   to  31st  March  1903;) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  335.)  1 
_ 

printed  413 

_ 

- 

-

-

-

-

Rules: 

417.  Rule  as to  Assistant  Commissioners,  dated  18th  May  1903

-

-

-

-

by  Aot.  


413 

King's

Command. 


215 

IRON  AND  S T E E L,  1 9 0 1 :— 

418.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  291  	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  240.) 

286 

291 

I R ON	   A ND  S T E EL  F O U N D R I ES  

(Scotland)  (Factory  and  Workshop  Acts)',  v.  A C C O U N T S, 

No.  319. 

I S LE	   o r  M AN   : — 

419.	  Account  of  Revenue  and  Expenditure  for  year  ended  31st  March  1903,  with  Report  > 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  234.)  • 

ofthe  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  printed  274 

by  Aei. 

274 

J O I NT	   S T O CK  C O M P A N I ES   : — 

420.  B,eturn relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed 424 

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  357.) 

422 

424 

J U D I C A T U R E,  S U P R E ME  C O U RT   O F  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  7 6 4 - 7 6 8. 

J U D I C I AL  S T A T I S T I CS   : —  • 

-

.• 

, 

England and  Wales: 

421.  Judicial  Statistics  for  England  and  Wales  for  1901.  Part   I.  (Criminal)  -

_ 

_ 

422.	  Ditto 

-

-  ditto 

-

Statistics)  -

-

-  ditto 
-

-

-

-
-

-
-

- 

Ireland-,  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  210,  211. 

K A NO   (.Northern  Nigeria)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  571. 

K EW   (Royal  Botanic  Gardens);  v.   A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  82,  695. 

K O R EA   (Treaty  Series);  v.   A C C O U N T S,   No.  848. 

L A B O R A T O R Y,  G O V E R N M E NT 

:  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 6 1. 

Part  I I.  (Civil  Judicial) 
- i 

-  

-

-

Xing't 
Command 
(Recess). 
King's 
Command. 

4 

159 

L A B O UR  D E P A R T M E NT   (Board  of  Trade)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O S.  I L L,  1 1 2. 

L A B O U R E R S'  C O T T A G ES   (Ireland)  :— 

423.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  225 

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  198.) 

66 

L A N C A S T E R,  D U C HY   O F  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 4 4. 

L A N C A S T ER   (Inquiry  into  Charities)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  391,  392. 

VoL.	  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

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L A N C A S T ER   (Polling  Districts); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  6 0 8 - 6 1 0. 

L A N D,  A C Q U I S I T I ON   OF  (Local  Authorities)  ;  v.   A C C O U N T S,  No.  467. 

L A ND  L AW  A C TS   (Ireland)  :— 

424.  Return  of  Cases  in  which  Judicial  Rents  have  been  fixed  under  the  Acts  for  a first 1 
- r 
j 

and  second  statutory  term  to  31st  December  1902  ;	  printed  86 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  91.) 

- 

L A ND  L AW   (Ireland)   A C T,  1 8 87   (Eviction  Notices)  :— 

425.	  Return of  Eviction  Notices  under  Section  7  of  the  Act,  during  the  quarter  ended 

31st  December  1902 

426.  Ditto  	

427.  Ditto 

ditto 

ditto 

in the  quarter  ended  31st  March  1903 

in the  quarter  ended  30th  June  1903 

L A ND  P U R C H A SE  A C TS   : — 

.428.  Return  relating  to  Guaranteed  Land  Stock,  Loans  under  the  Acts,  &c.  ;  printed   86 ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  90.)  J 

L A ND  P U R C H A SE   (Ireland)  :— 

429.	  Return  of  Resolutions  and  Statement  adopted by  the  Irish  Landowners'  Convention,) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  89.)  J 

&c.;  printed  86 

- 

-

L A ND	   P U R C H A SE   (Ireland)   A C TS   : — 

430.	  Report  of  an  Inquiry  into  the  present  Condition   of  Tenant  Purchasers  under  the ) 
( 
. 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  92.) 

A c t s;  printed   86 

. 

. 

. 

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L A ND	   P U R C H A SE   (Ireland) (Guarantee  Fund):— 

431.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  136 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  134.) 

L A ND  R E G I S T RY   (New  Buildings)  A C T,   1900  :— 

432.	  Account  showing  Money  issued  and  expended  and borrowed  under  the  Act  for  the ) 
period  ended  31st  March  1902,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor > 
General;  printed  46
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  57.)

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-

-

-

-

-

L A ND  R E V E N UE  R E C O R DS  A ND  E N R O L M E N TS   (Public  Records);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  655. 

L A ND	   R E V E N U E S,  "WOODS,  F O R E S T S,  A N D;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  9 0 2,  9 0 3. 

L A ND  R E G I S T RY   : — 

433.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  386 

-

-	

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  315.) 

434.	  Account  showing  Receipts  and  Payments  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1903 
-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  273.)  J 

printed  353 

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L A ND	   T R A N S F ER  R U L ES  ••— 

435.  Rules  under  the  Land  Transfer  Act,  1875 

L E AD  P O I S O N I NG   IN  E A R T H E N W A RE  A ND  C H I NA  W O R K S:	

  — 

436.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  101 

-	 

(Sess. Papers,  No.  102.) 

L E E W A RD  I S L A N DS   : — 

437.  Amended  Prison  Rules  relating   to  the  Employment  of  Hard-Labour  Male  Prisoners 

L E W IS	   (Port  Ness  Harbour);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  620. 

L I C E N C E S,  B R E W E R S ';  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 1 5. 

L I C E N C E S,  L O C AL  T A X A T I ON  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  4 8   4 

L I C E N C ES  R E F U S ED   (Intoxicating  Liquors);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  405,406. 

L I C E N S I NG  (Scotland)  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  B I LL   : — 

438.	  Tables  showing  the  Populations  of  Counties,  Districts,  and Burghs  in  Scotland  with i 
_ J 
-

reference  to  the  proposals  of  the  Bill 

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-

-

-

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L I F  E	  A S S U R A N CE  COMPANIES   : — 

439.	  Accounts  of  Life  Assurance  Companies  for  1902 ;  printed  125 

- J 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  123.)  1 

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-

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L I G H T H O U S E S,	   &C.  (Local  Inspections) 

:— 

, 440.  Reports  to the  Board  of  Trade  of  Inspections  of  Local  Lighthouses, &c.;  printed  189 ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  176.)  J 

• 

L I G HT  L O AD  L I NE   : — 

441.  [Paper communicated  from the  Lords] ;  printed  424 

- 

(Ssss.  Papers,  No.  356.) 

86 

4 

120 

338 

86 

86 

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136 

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386 

353 

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L I G HT  R A I L W A YS  A C T,  1 8 96

  : — 

443.  Report  of  Proceedings  of  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Act,  and   of  the  Light) 
i 

Railway  Commissioners,  for  1902 ;  printed  125  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  124.) 

-

Orders  made  by  the  Light  Railway  Commissioners,  and  modified  and  confirmed   by
the  Board  of  Trade,  in  pursuance  of  the  Act  authorising  the  construction
  of 
certain  Light  Railways  : 

444.  North  Shields,  Tynemouth,  and  District  Light  Railways  (Extension)  Order,  1902

445.  Cheltenham  and  District  Light  Railway  (Extensions,  No.   2)  Order,  1903 

446.  Amesbury  and  Military  Camp  Light  Railway  (Bulford  Extension)  Order,  1903 

447.  Padstow,  Bedruthan,  and  Mawgan  Light  Railway  Order,  1903 

448.  Poole  and  District  Light  Railway  (Extension)  Order,  1903 

449.  Walthamstow  and  District  Light  Railway  Order,  1903

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450.  Amesbury  and  Military  Camp  Light  Railway  (Newton  Toney  Curve)  Order,  1903­

451.  Mid-Suffolk  Light  Railway  (Deviation  and  Amendment)  Order,  1903 

452.  Doncaster  Corporation  Light  Railways  (Extensions)  Order,  1903 

453.  Leighton  Buzzard  and  Hitchin  Light  Railway  Order,  1903 

454.  Barking  Light  Railways  (Extensions)  Order,  1903

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455.  Glamorgan  County  Council  (Morriston  and  Pontardawe)  Light  Railway  Order,  1903 

456.  Canterbury  and  Heme  Bay  Light  Railway  Order,  1903 

457.  County  of  Middlesex  Light  Railways  (Lands)  Order,  1903 

458.  Warrington  and  Northwich  Light  Railways  Order,  1903 

459459..  ColnColnee  anandd  Trawde

Trawdenn
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(Acquisitionn

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Amendment))  Order,

Order,)) 
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460.  Warrington  Corporation  Light  Railways  Order,  1903

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461.  West  Manchester  Light  Railways  (Extensions  and  Amendment)  Order,  1903  ­

462.  County  of  Gloucester  (Gloucester  and  Brockworth)  Light  Railways  Order,  1903 

463.  Gloucester  Corporation  Light  Railways  Order,  1903

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464.  Callington  Light  Railway  (Extension   of  Time)  Order,  1903 

L I G H  T  R A I L W A Y S  ,  T R A M W A Y  S  A N  D  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S  ,  N O  .  8 3 8  . 

L I V I N  G  A N I M A L S  ,  E X P E R I M E N T  S  ON  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S  ,  N O  .  3 0 1  . 

L O A  N  F U N  D  B O A R  D  (Ireland)  :— 

465.  Sixty-fifth Annual  Report,  1902 

L O A  N  S O C I E T I E  S   : — 

466.  Abstract  of  Accounts  to  31st  December  1901 

L O A N  S  R A I S E  D  IN  E N G L A N  D  (East  India)  ;  v.   A C C O U N T S  ,  N O  .  2 5 8  . 

L O A N  S  R A I S E  D  IN  I N D I  A  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S  ,  N O  .  2 5 9  . 

L O C A  L  A U T H O R I T I E  S  (Acquisition of  Land)  :— 

Sing's 
Command.

3 72

byby  Act.Act. 

1 21 255

King's
((  King's
Command. 
)) Command.

(  King's 
| Command. 

i  King's 
) Command. 

(  King's
I Command. 

(  King's 
j Command. 

f  King's 
( Command. 

j  King's
) Command. 

(  King's
( Command. 

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(  King's 
( Command. 

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(  King's
[ Command. 

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f  King's 
|  Command. 

King's
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421 

421 

421 

421 

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King's 
Command. 
(( Command.

79 

by  Act. 

5 8 

467.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  212 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  182.) 

L O C A  L  A U T H O R I T I E S  ,  A P P L I C A T I O  N   O F  F U N D  S   B Y

(Technical  Education);  v.  A C C O U N T S  , 

fff  bybyby  Order
Order  ofofof 
Order
Session,
last Session,
-!-!-! last
Session, 
last
SSS  July.
((( 
July. 
July.

212 

Nos.  771,  772. 

L O C A  L  A U T H O R I T I E  S  IN  S C O T L A N  D  (Technical Education)  :— 

468.  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  year  ended  15th  May  1902  ;  printed  172  ­

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  159.) 

469.  Ditto 

ditto 

for  the  year  ended  15th  May  1903

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470.	  Orders  made  by  the  various  County  and  County  Borough  Councils   in  England  and 

Wales  under  the  Act,   as  confirmed by  the.Loeal  Government  Board 

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Rule: 

471.  Rule  made  under the  A ct 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  B O A RD   : — 

472.  Supplement  to  the  Thirty-first Annual  Report.  Vol.  II. 

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474.  Two  General  Orders  made   by  the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  -

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476.	  Annual  Report,  with  Appendices,  being  the  Thirtieth  Report  under  the  Local  |
- J 
(government  Board  (Ireland)  Act, 11872,  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902 

Scotland: 

477.  Eighth  Annual  Report   of  the  Board,  1902  •  -

-

-

-

-

. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   (Scotland)  :— 

478.	  Return  of  the  Areas,  Population,  and  Valuation  of  Counties,  Burghs,  and  Parishes 

in  Scotland 

L O C AL  L O A NS  F U N D :— 

479.	  Accounts  of  Receipts  and  Payments  in  respect  of  the  Local  Loans  Fund  for  the ) 

year  ended  31st  March  1902,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor > 
General;  printed  216 
j 
-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  192.) 

_ 

- 

-

-

-

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON   (Royal  Commission)  :— 

480.  Index  to the  Reports  of  the  Commission

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON  A C C O U N T S,  1 9 0 2 - 3 :— 

  -

• 

481.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  422 

-

-

-

- 

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON  A C C O U NT   (Scotland)  A C T,   1898  :— 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

s 

/  v 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  353.) 

; 

482.	  Return  showing 

(Scotland)  Account  for  1902-3 

the  Total  Payments  into  and  out   of 
-

-

-

-

-

the  Local  Taxation» 
- j 

-  

-

-

-

by  Act. 

King's
Command. 

King's 

by  Act. 

by  Aot. 

Command. 

Command, 

King's 
Command. 

by  Act. 

Command. 

3 9  7 

King's 
Command. 

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON   (Ireland)  R E T U R NS   : — 

483.  Returns  thereof  for  1901-2 

- .

, - / - .

.-

. 

. 

. 

. 

_ 

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON  L I C E N C E S, 

1 9 0 2 - 3 :— 

484.  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903  ;  printed  367 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  293.) 

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON  R E T U R NS  

(England):— 

485.  Annual  Local  Taxation  Returns  for  1901-2 ;  printed  372 

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  300.) 

L O C AL  T A X A T I ON  

(Scotland):— 

{  Command. 

- > 
) 

- i 
) 

346 

by  Act. 

486.  Annual  Local  Taxation  Returns  for  1900-1;  printed  6 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  10.) 

i  by  Act,, 

487.  Ditto 

-

- 

ditto 

- 

for  1901-2  ;  printed  422 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  351.) 

by  Act. 

L O C K - O U T S,  S T R I K ES  A N D;

  r .  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  7 3 7. 

L O C O M O T I V ES   ON  H I G H W A YS  

(Ireland):— 

488.  Amended  General  Regulations,  dated  9th  February  1903 

, 

-

-

-

by Act. 

L O N D ON 

A ND 
v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 8 0. 

S O U TH  W E S T E RN 

R A I L W AY 

C O M P A NY  

(Railways) 

(Certificates); 

L O N D O N,  C H A M B ER  O F;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 4 1. 

L O N D ON   (Charitable  Endowments)  ;   » .  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.   143-146. 

L O N D O N,  C I TY   OF  (Churches);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  150. 

L O N D ON  C O U N TY  C O U N C IL   : — 

489.	  Return  showing, up to  31st  March  1903,  Amount   of  Consolidated  Stock,  Applica­

tion  of  Money  raised  by  such  Stock,  &c.,  and  Estimate   of  the  Expenditure  of  the( 
Council  for  the  year ending  31st  March  1904 ;  printed  216  -

by  Act. 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  191.) 

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A C C O U N TS  A N  D  PAPERS—cowfiwwerf. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

L O N D ON  (  D e a t h  s from  Starvation, 

§•<•.)  ;  »•  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 2 5. 

L O N D ON   (Equalisation  of  Rates)  A C T,  1 8 94   (Accounts  under  Section   1  (7)  of  the Act) 

:-R­

490.  Return  relative  thereto  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903 ;  printed  416 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  338.) 

- [
« 

397 

4 16 

L O N D ON  U N I V E R S I TY  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  8 8 5. 

L o ss	   OF  L I FE   AT  SEA   : — 

491.  Return  of  Loss   of  Life  at  Sea during  the  years  1891  to  1902,  inclusive 

/  King's 
\  Command. 

350

L O W W O OD  G U N P O W D ER  F A C T O RY 

(   E x p l o s i o n s );  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 0 4. 

L U N A C Y :— 

492.	  Fifty-seventh  Report  of  the  Commissioners  in  Lunacy;   printed  269 

- 1 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  231.)  J 
493.	  Report  by  the  Visitors  of  Lunatics  of  the  Number  of  Visits  made,  the  Number  of  j
Patients  seen, and  the  Number  of  Miles  travelled  by  the  said  Visitors,  between!­
. ) 
1st  October  1902  and  31st  March  1903 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

494494..	  Retur

Returnn  ooff  alalll  SumSumss  receive

receivedd  bbyy  ththee  Visitor

&c.&c.,, frofromm  1s1stt Januar

Januaryy  ttoo  31s31stt  Decembe

Decemberr  19019022 

Visitorss ooff  Lunatic
--

Lunaticss  foforr  Travellin
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--

--

Expenses,))
Travellingg  Expenses,

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495495..	  Retur

Returnn  ooff  ththee  Numbe

Numberr  ooff  VisitVisitss  mademade,,  anandd  ththee  Numbe

Commissionerss  iinn  Lunac
Commissioner

Lunacyy  durin

duringg  ththee  sisixx  monthmonthss  endin

Numberr  ooff  Patient
endingg  31s31stt  Decembe

Patientss  seenseen,, bbyy  ththee 11 
--JJ 
Decemberr  19019022 

496.  Ditto 

-

-

ditto 

-

during  the  six months  ending  30th  June  1903 

Ireland 

: 

497.  Fifty-second  Report   of  the  Inspectors  of  Lunatics  for  Ireland,  1902 

Scotland: 

498.  Forty-fifth  Report   of  the  General  Board  of  Commissioners 

-

-

_ 

. 

byby  Act.Act. 

262699 

byby  AotAot 

151599 

by  Act. 

. 

7 

byby  Act,Act, 

7 

by  Aot. 

363 

King's 
11  King's
Command, 
}}  Command,

422

(  King's 
\  Command. 

108

L U N A T IC  A S Y L U MS 

(I r e l a n d) 
499.  Return  relative  thereto  ;   printed  225 

:— 

-

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  199.) 

8 9 

2 22 

L Y N C H,  A R T H UR  A L F R ED  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 4. 

M A C L A R EN  C O L L I E RY  E X P L O S I O N,  A B E R T Y S S WG   (Mines);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  529. 

M A IL	   S E R V I C E,  A M E R I C AN  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 6. 

M A IL	   S E R V I C E,  A U S T R A L I A N;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  7 0. 

M A IL 

S E R V I CE   T O  A ND  F R OM 
(Post  Office);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  6 2 2. 

I R E L A ND  via  C A R L I S L E, 

S T R A N R A E R, 

A ND 

L A R NE 

M A L T A: 

500.  Further  Correspondence  relating   to  the  Political  Condition   of  Malta 

-

-

. 

(  King's 
j  Command, 

286

M A N,	   I S LE   O F  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  4 1 9. 

M A N U S C R I P T S,  H I S T O R I C AL  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 7 3. 

M A N U S C R I P TS   OF  T HE  H O U SE   OF  L O R D S,   Volume  I I.   (New  Series)  :— 

501.  [Paper  communicated  from  the  Lords] ;   printed  144 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  143.) 

M A R R I A GE  A ND  D I V O R CE   (Foreign  Countries)  (Miscellaneous,  No.   2 ,  1 9 0 3)   : — 

M A R R I A G E S,  B I R T H S,  A ND  D E A T HS   : —  


Births,  Deaths, and Marriages  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  78.  


England  and  Wales: 

503.  General  Abstract   of  Marriages,  Births,  and  Deaths  in  England  and  Wales  in  1902 

Ireland: 

504504..  Thirty-nint

Thirty-ninthh  detaile

detailedd  Annua

Annuall  Report

Report,,  19019022 

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--

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J  King's 
(  Command,, 

61

King's
11  King's
Command, 
((  Command,

135 

f  King's 
(  Command. 

3 73 722

M A R T I AL  L AW  

IN  S O U TH  A F R I CA   (Army)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,	   No.  4 7. 

M A U R I T I US  :  v.  A C C O U N T S ,- N o .  1 7 4. 

M E D I C AL  C O U N C I L S :— 

505.	  Returns  of  Receipts  and  Expenditure  of  the  General  Medical  Council,  Branch)

Councils,  and Dental  Registration  Fund  for  1902  -

-

-

-

-

_ 

_j\ 

by  Act. 

189 

M E D I C AL  D E P A R T M E NT   (Army); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  48.  


VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

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[i903. 

A C C O U N TS   A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

M E D I C AL  O F F I C E R S,  P A R O C H I AL   (Scotland);  

A C C O U N T S,   No.  579. 

M E D W AY  C O N S E R V A N CY  

: — 

506.	  Accounts  of  the  Conservancy  Board  for  th£ year  ending  25th  March  1903 

by  Act. 

208 

M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE   (Casualties  to  Steam Boilers);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 3 3. 

M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE   (Colour  Tests')-.— 

507.  Report  to  the  Board  of  Trade  upon  Sight  Tests  used  in  the  Mercantile  Marine,) 
.  ] 

for  the  year  ending  31st  December  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

King's 
Command. 

151522

M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE   (Committee) 

-.— 

(  King's 
j  Command. 

192

M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I N E,  N A V AL  E X P E N D I T U RE  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 4 9. 

M E R C H A NT  S E A M E N 'S  F U N D :  — 

509.	  Account   of  Receipt  and  Expenditure  under  the  Seamen's  Fund  Winding-up  Act  for j 
/ 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  229.) 

1902	  printed  268 

byby  Act.Act. 

262688

M E R C H A NT  S H I P P I N G :— 

British  Vessels Sold  to Foreigners  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  123.  


Casualties to Ships;  v.  Accounts,  No.  132.  


Casualties to  Steam Boilers;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  133,  134.  


Cunard  Steamship Company,  Limited;  v.  Accounts,  No.  218.  


International  Mercantile  Marine  Company and  Others  (Agreement)  ;  v.  Accounts, 

No.  404. 

Light  Load  Line  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  441,  442. 

Loss  of  Life  at  Sea ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  491. 

Mercantile  Marine  ( Colour  Tests);  v.  Accounts,  No.  507. 

Mercantile  Marine  ( Committee)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  508.  


Merchant  Seamen's Fund;  v.  Accounts,  No.  509.  


Merchant  Shipping,  1902  :  


510.	  Tables  showing  the  Progress   of  Merchant  Shipping  ;  printed  366  -

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  290.) 

- ) 
I 

354 

366

Merchant  Shipping Act,  1894: 

511.	  Order  in  Council  fixing  the  Establishment  of  the  Corporation  of  the  Trinity  House  -

512.  Order  in  Council  confirming  Byelaws  made   by  the  Pilotage  Board  for  the  Port  | 
) 

of  Newport  (Mon.)	 

513.	  Orders  in  Council  (a)  relating  to  the  Duties  of  a British  Consular  Officer in the j
New  Hebrides,   (b)  approving  Byelaws  made  by  the  Cardiff  Pilotage  Board,  and I 
- j 
(c)  fixing  the  Engineering  Establishment   of  Trinity  House  -

-

-

-

514514..	  OrdeOrderr  iinn  Counci

Councill  authorisin

authorisingg  ththee  Corporatio

Corporationn  ooff  Trinit

Trinityy  HousHousee  ttoo  appoin

Commissionerss  foforr  ththee  Examinatio
Commissioner

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certainn  PortPortss 

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appointt  SubSub-- )) 
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Councill  (a)(a)  varyin
515515..	  OrdeOrderr  iinn  Counci
Lights,,  anandd  (b)(b)  confirmin
Lights
confirmingg  thre
Governor  and  Legislative  Council  of  Hong  Kong 

varyingg  ththee  DueDuess  payabl

threee  Merchan

Merchantt  Shippin

payablee  iinn  respec

Shippingg  Ordinance
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respectt  ooff  ththee  Basse

Minicoy))
Bassess  anandd  Minicoy
enactedd  bbyy  ththee II 
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Ordinancess  enacte

-

-

-

Merchant  Shipping Act,	  1894,  and  Merchant  Shipping  (Mercantile  Murine  Fund)

Act,  1898  : 

516516..	  OrdeOrderr  iinn  Counci

Councill  alterin
Merchantt  Shippin

ththee  Merchan

alteringg  ththee  ScalScalee ooff  LighLightt  DueDuess  sesett  ououtt  iinn  ththee  Secon

Shippingg  (Mercantil

(Mercantilee  MarinMarinee  Fund

Fund))  ActAct,,  18918988 

Schedulee  ttoo )) 
Secondd  Schedul
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--

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Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894  (Vessels  Detained); 

517517..	  Retur

Returnn  ooff  alalll  ShipShipss  ordere
,,  unsafe

unsafe,, &c.&c.,, frofromm  lslstt  JulJulyy  19019022  ttoo  30t30thh  JunJunee  19019033 

orderedd  bbyy  ththee  BoarBoardd  ooff  TradTradee  ttoo  bbee  provisionall

provisionallyy  detaine

detainedd  aass )) 
JJ 

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by  Act. 

by  Act. 

10 

10

byby  Act.Act. 

191966

byby  Act,Act, 

283

byby  Act.Act. 

424222

byby  Act.Act. 

422

King's
King's 
Command. 
Command.

380 

Merchant  Shipping  (Mercantile  Marine  Fund)  Act,  1898  : 

518.	  Draft  Order  in  Council  aitering  the  Scale  set out  in  the  Second  Schedule  of  the  A ct  [ 

for  the  purpose  of  levying  of  Light  Dues 

-

-

-

-

-

_ 

_ 

by  Act. 

284

Naval  Expenditure  and Mercantile  Marine  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  549.  


Shipping  Casualties, 1901-2  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  719.  


Trade  and  Navigation;  v. Accounts,  No.  780. 

	
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M E T E O R O L O G Y :— 

519519..  Repor

Reportt  ooff  ththee  Meteorologica

Meteorologicall  Counci

31s31stt  MarcMarchh  19019022 

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Councill  ttoo  ththee  RoyaRoyall  Societ
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Societyy  foforr  ththee  yeayearr  endin«

endin«** >> 
tt  // 
--

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--

M E T R O P O L I T AN  C A T T LE  M A R K ET   : — 

520.  Accounts  for  1902,  and  an Account  of  Works  executed 

M E T R O P O L I T AN  G AS  C O M P A N I ES  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 5 0. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN  P O L I CE   : — 

521.  Accounts  of  the  Metropolitan  Police  and Police  Pension  Funds  for  the  year  ended I 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  129.)  J 

31st  March  1903;  printed  132  -

-

-

-

Ordered.  Presented, 

— — 

•

SingSing's's
Command. 
Command.

6 

|  King's
|  Command. 

94 

byby Aot.Aot.

131322 

M E T R O P O L I T AN  W A T ER  C O M P A N I ES   (Accounts):— 

522.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed 363 

-	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  286.) 

339 

363 

M E T R O P O L I T AN  W A T ER  S T O CK  R E G U L A T I O N S, 

1 9 0 3 :— 

523.  Order  made by  the  Local  Government  Board  relative  thereto	  

» 

_ 

by Act. 

290 

M I D D L E S EX   (.Polling  Districts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.   611,  612. 

M I L I T A RY  E X P E D I T I O N S :— 

524.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  112 

-

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  108.)  	

M I L I T A RY  M A N < E U V R E S,  1 9 03   : —  


M I L I T A RY  S A V I N GS  B A N KS  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 3 9. 

M I L I T A RY  W O R KS  A C T S,  1 8 9 7,  1 8 9 9,  A ND  1 9 0 1 :— 

526.	  Accounts  for the  period-ended  the  31st  March  1902,"/with  Report  o f t he  Comptroller ) 
) 

and Auditor  General;  printed 6 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  6.) 

-

-

-

-

-

M I L I T A RY  W O R KS  A ND  S T O R ES   : —  	

527.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  159 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  155.)  	

M I L I T A RY  W O R KS   (Army);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  49. 

M I L I T IA  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 0. 

M I L I T IA  A C T,   1882  (Deputy Lieutenants,  Ireland)  :— 

528.	  Descriptions  of  Qualifications  lodged  with  the  Clerk   of  General  Meetings  o f)
-

Lieutenancy  in  Ireland  in  1902 

_  

_ 

-

-

-

-

-

_ } 

M I L I T IA  T R A I N I NG  E S T A B L I S H M E N TS   (Army); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 1. 

" M I N E R V A ,"   H.M.S.  (Water  Tube Boilers)  (Navy);  v.   A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6 7. 

M I N ES   : — 

Explosion  at  the  MacLaren  Colliery,  Abertysswg: 

529.  Reports  on  the  Explosion  of  3rd  September  1902

-

-

-

_ 

-

_ 

_ 

Mines  and  Quarries: 

530.  General  Report  and  Statistics for  1901.  Part  I V.  (Colonial  and  Foreign  Statistics) 

531.	  Ditto 

-

ditto 

-

for  1902.  Part  I.  (District  Statistics) 

Rand  Mines  (Native  Mortality)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  688. 

Wages  and Profits  in  Coal Mining  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  893.  


M I NT  

: — 

11 byby  Address,
Address,
11  

66 11 

1 12

by Aot. 

byby  Act.Act. 

7 

D

• 

jj byby Address,
Address, 
131366 
\\ 

156

by  Act, 

9 

(  King's
< Command 
(  (Recess).

(	  King's
J  Command. 

(  King's 
1  Command. 

J  King's 
j  Command. 

4 

64 

177 

164

533.	  Thirty-third  Annual  Report  of  the  Deputy  Master  of  the  Mint,  1902 

jj  KingKing's's 
Command, 
((  Command,

281 


M I S C E L L A N E O US  P A P E RS   : —  


No.  1,  1903  (Nationality  and Naturalisation)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  546.  


No.  2,  1903  (Marriage  and Divorce)  (Foreign  Countries)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  502. 

No.  3,  1903  (Consular  Service)  ;  v. Accounts,  No.  198. 

No. 4,  1903  (French  Law  of  Association);  v.  Accounts,  No.  342. 

M O N EY  O R D E RS   (Post  Office)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 2 4. 

M O N T G O M E RY   (Inquiry  into  Charities);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  393. 

M U N I C I P AL  E L E C T I ON  P E T I T I ON   (Borouyh  of  Shrewsbury)  :— 

534.  Report  of  the  Commissioner  appointed  for  the  Trial  thereof 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

3 

	M 

3 

F	  King's 
|  Command, 

103

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A C C O U N TS   A ND  P A P E R S —  c o n t i n u e d. 

N A T I O N AL  D E B T :— 

535.  Return  showing,  at  the  close  of  each  financial  year  from  1835-6  to  1902-3,  thej 
aggregate  Gross  Liabilities  of  the  State,  as represented  by  the  Nominal  Funded > 
- j 

Debt,  &c. 

- ' 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

N A T I O N AL  D E BT  A C T,  1 8 83   (Terminable  Annuities)  • :— 


536.  Treasury  Warrant  regulating  the  Annuity  held   on  behalf  of  the  Supreme  Court ) 
) 

of  Judicature  ;  printed  164 

(Sess. Papers, No.  158.) 

_ 

- 

-

-

-

537.  Treasury  Warrant  for  the  adjustment   of  the  Annuities  held  on  account  of  the  \ 

Trustee and  Post  Office  Savings  Banks  ; printed  200 - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  178.)  J 

N A T I O N AL  D E BT  A N N U I T I ES   : —  


538.	  Account  of  the  Gross  Amount  of  all  Bank  Annuities,  and  Sums  of  Money  paid  to ] 
the  Commissioners  for  the  Reduction   of  the  National  Debt,  &c.  within  the  year  V 
ending  5th  January  1903 ;  printed  84  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  88.)  J 

- 

-

-

N A T I O N AL  D E BT   (Military  Savings  Banks)  :— 

539.	  Account  of  all  Moneys  received  and  paid  by  the  Commissioners  for  the  Reduction] 
the  National  Debt,  &c.  from  19th  September  1845   to  5th  January  1903;  I 
j 
-

of 
printed  \\  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  17.) 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Ordered^ 

King's
Command,

: •  by  Act. 

by  Act, 

by  Act, 

by  Act. 

N A T I O N AL  D E BT   (Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies)  :— 

540.	  Account  qf  all  Sums received  and paid  on  account of  Banks for  Savings  and  Friendly  ] 
Societies,  in  Great  Britain  and  Ireland, from  6th  August  1817   to  20th  November > 
1902,  &c.;  printed  1-2 
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  23.) 

by  Act. 

N A T I O N AL  E D U C A T I ON   (Ireland)-.—	 

, 

541.	  Appendix,  Section  II.,   to  the  Sixty-eighth  Report  of  the  Commissioners,  1901-

542.  Sixty-ninth  Report, ,1902 

. 

- 

. . . ,. 

-  

,« 

-

,  -

. 

. 

_ 

-

N A T I O N AL  G A L L E R Y,  &C.   (Scotland) -.— 

543.	  Ninth  Annual  Report   of  the  Commissioners  and  Trustees  of  the  Board  of  Manu-) 
- J 

facturers  in  Scotland,  for  the  year  ended  30th  September  1902  j 

-

-

-

(  King's
•<  Command 
I  (Recess). 

\  Command. 

Command. 

N A T I O N AL  G A L L E RY   (Ireland) 

:— 

544.  Report   of the  Director  for  1902	 

N A T I O N AL  G A L L E RY  

(Report)-.— 

-

j  King's 
j  Command, 

545.  Report  of  the  Director  for  1902 ;  printed  12 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  20.) 

11 

N A T I O N A L I TY  A ND  N A T U R A L I S A T I ON   (Miscellaneous,  No.  1,  1903):— 

546.  Despatch from  British Minister  in Brazil enclosing  Translation  of  a Decree  regulating 
v.. 
-

Naturalisation  of  Aliens 

-; 

_ 

_ 

- 

. 

-

-

-

N A T I O N AL  P O R T R A IT  G A L L E RY  

: — 

547.  Forty-sixth  Annual  Report   of  the  Trustees, for  1902-3  * 

N A T I O N AL  S C H O OL  T E A C H E R S'   (Ireland)  P E N S I ON  F U ND  :  — 

548.  Accounts  of  Receipts  and  Payments  for  1902 

-

-

N A T I VE  M O R T A L I TY   (Rand  Mines);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  688. 

-

-

-

-

N A T I V E S,  T A X A T I ON   O F  (British  South  Africa) 

;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 2 2. 

King's
Command
(Recess}. 

S  King's
I  Command, 

-

-

-

by  Act. 

N A T U R A L I S A T I O N,  N A T I O N A L I TY  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 4 6. 

N A T U R A L I S A T I ON   (Transvaal  and  Orange  River  Colony)  (Aliens)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 2. 

N A V AL  E X P E N D I T U RE  A ND  M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE   (Great  Britain,  fyc.)  :— 

549.  Return  relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed  363  -

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  284.) 

2 6  9 

N A V A I;  P R I ZE  M O N EY  

: — 

550.  Accounts   of  Naval  Prize  Money,  &c.  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1903; i 

printed  373  	

N A V AL  R E S E R V E S :— 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  302.) 

551.  Report  of  the  Naval  Reserves  Committee,  with  Appendices 

N A V AL  S A V I N GS  B A N KS   : — 

552.  Account   of  Deposits,  &c.  in  Naval  Savings  Banks  in  1901-2  ;  printed  417 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  346.) 

I 


N A V AL  W O R KS  A C T S,  1 8 9 5,  1 8 9 6,  1 8 9 7,  1 8 9 9,  A ND  1 9 0 1 :— 

553.  Accounts   of  Money  issued  and  expended  under  the  Acts   in  1901-2,  with  Report) 
j 

of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  printed  58 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  70.} 

- 

by  Act. 

King's
Command. 

by  Act. 

b v  Act, 

	


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A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S   - c o n t i n u e d. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

N A V I G A B LE 

I N L A ND  W A T E R W A YS   (Commercial,  No.   7 ,  1 9 0 3 ) :— 

554.	  Reports  on  Navigable  Waterways in  Austria-Hungary,  Belgium,  France,  Germany,  \ 
« 

and  the  Netherlands 

. .. 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

N A V I G A T I ON  A ND  S H I P P I NG  

: — 

555.  Annual  Statement  for  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

N A V I G A T I O N,  T R A DE  A N D;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 8 0. 

N A VY	

: — 

Appropriation  Account: 

556.	  Appropriation  Account   of  the  Sums  granted  by  Parliament  for  Navy  Services  for  1 
1901-2,  with  the  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  referred   to  > 
a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  385 ;  printed  31 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  32.) 

- 

Berthing  Accommodation: 

557.  Report   of  Committee  thereon 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Casualties to  Ships ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  132. 

Cunard  Steamship  Company (Agreement);  v.  Accounts,  No.  218. 

Dockyard  Expense  Accounts: 

'  ' 

' 

King's 
Command. 

390 

Mng's
Command. 

200 

'  Act. 

31 

King's
Command. 

232 

558.  Annual  Accounts  for  the  year  1901-2,  with  Report   of 

the  Comptroller  and) 

Auditor  General;  printed  58 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  68.) 

) 

by  Act. 

58 

Dockyard  Ports  Regulation  Act,  1865 ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  237,  238. 

Estimates  (1903-4)  : 

559.	  Navy  Estimates  for  the  year  1903-4,  with  Explanations   of  Differences;  referred) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  49.)  J 

to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  39 ;  printed  39 

- 

-

King's
Com/man^. 

;	 

Estimates,  Statement explanatory  of: 

560.	  Statement of  the  First  Lord   of  the  Admiralty  explanatory   of  the  Navy  Estimates, \ 
. ) 

1903-4  

King's
Command. 

Estimates  ( 1 9 0 2 - 3)   (Statement  on  Programme  of  Shipbuilding, Spc.)  : 

3!) 

40 

King's 
Command,

89 

j  King's  .
| Command. 

381 

King's
Command. 

King's 
Command., 

373 

186 

King's
Command, 

12 

561.	  Statement  showing  probable  effect  on  the  Programme  of  Shipbuilding,  Reconstruc- V 
tion,  Repairs,  Maintenance,  &c., due   to  the  re-appropriation of  Cash Provision, &c.;  > 
printed  8 9  -
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  96.)  J 

-	 

-

-

Exceptions  to  King's  Regulations: 

562.  Li3t  of  Exceptions  as to  Pay,  Non-effective  Pay,  &c., during  1902-3 

-

-

-

Fleets  (Great  Britain  and Foreign  Countries)  ; 

Accounts,  No.  331. 

Health:	 

563.  Statistical  Report   of  the  Health  of  the  Navy  for  1902 ;  printed  373 

• 
- i 
-
(Sess.  Papers,  No. 301.)  1 

-

Hydrographer's  Report: 

564.	  Report  by  the  Hydrographer  of  the  Admiralty  for  1902  -

International  Mercantile  Marine  Company and  Others (Agreement); 

v.  Accounts, 

No.  404. 

Manoeuvres: 

565.	  Narrative  of  Combined  Manoeuvres  by  Mediterranean,  Channel,  and  Cruiser ) 
f 
-

Squadrons,  1902  -

.  -

_ 

-

-

-

Naval  Expenditure  and  Mercantile  Marine  (Great  Britain,  fyc.)  ;  v.  Accounts, 

No.  549. 

Naval  Prize  Money  ;  ©. Accounts,  No.  550.  


Naval  Reserves ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  551.  


Navlal Savings  Banks; 

t\ Accounts,  No.  552.  


Naval  Works  Acts;  v.  Accounts,  No.  553.  


Public  Accounts  (Navy  Votes) ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  640.  


Public  Records  (Admiralty)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  651.  


Royal  Navy  (Retired  Officers)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  700.  


Superannuation Act,  1887  (Army  and Navy  Officers)  ;  v.  Accouflfs,  No.  759.  


Trdnsports  (South  African  War);  v.  Accounts,  No.  841.  


VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903.	 

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the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.  460 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

NAVY—continued. 


Victualling  Yard  Manufacturing  Accounts,  1 9 0 1 -2 

: 

-

Ordered, 

Presented. 

566.  Annual  Accounts  for  the  year  1901-2,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller	  and) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  71.)  J 

Auditor  General;  printed  58 

-

Water  Tube  Boilers,»• 

!	

567.  Report  on  further  Trials  of  H.M.S.  "  Hyacinth  "  and  "  Minerva" 

-

byby Act.Act. 

5588

King's
((  King's
Command. 
jj  Command.

135 

N E A T H,  P O N T A R D A W E,  A ND  B R Y N A M AN  R A I L W AY  B I LL   : — 

568.  Report   of  the  Board  of  Trade  thereon  ;  printed  74  -

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  82.) 

71 

• •  74 

N E T H E R L A N DS   (Parcel  Post)';  v.   A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 2 5. 

N EW  S O U TH  W A L E S :— 

Parliamentary  Elections  (Amendment)  Act,  1902 : 

569.  Copy  thereof;  printed  3 4-

-

-

-

570.  Copy  thereof

Women's Franchise  Act,	  1902 : 
»

•

-

-

-

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  35.) 

by  Act, 

34 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

by Act. 

3 4

N O B E L 'S  F A C T O RY   A T  A R D E E R,  A Y R S H I RE 

( .E x p l o s i o n s)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S.  N O.  3 0 5.  


N O R T H E RN  N I G E R IA  :  


571.  Correspondence  relating  to  Kano  	

—  V.  also  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 7 4.  


F  King's

•J  Command 
1  (Recess).

5

N U NS  E M P L O Y ED 

(   Workhouse  Infirmaries)  (Ireland); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  9 0 5.  


O B S E R V A T O R Y,  C A PE   OP  G O OD  H O PE  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 3 1.  


O B S E R V A T O R Y,  R O Y AL   (Edinburgh);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 0 1.  


O F F E N C E S,  A G R A R I AN   (Ireland);  v.   A C C O U N T S,  NO.  1 3.  


O F F I C E R S'  E X P E N S ES   (Army) 

;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 2.  


O P E R A,  D R A MA  A ND   (Subsidies)  (Foreign  Countries, Sfc.);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  240.  


" O P T I O N S"  AND  " F U T U R E S"   IN  F O OD  S T U F FS  

(Legislation)-.— 

572572..  Report

Reportss  frofromm  ththee  Canadia
••  oonn  Legislativ

Legislativee  Measure

Canadiann  Governmen
Measuress  respectin

respectingg  Gamblin

Gamblingg 

iinn 

Governmentt  anandd  HiHiss  Majesty'

Majesty'ss  Representative

Representativess  Abroa
""  Future

Abroadd  jj 
Future"" >> 	

Option""  anandd 

""  Option

King's
King's
Command, 
Command,

4 24 211

O R D N A N CE  F A C T O R I ES   (Army); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  Nos.  53-55. 

O R D N A N CE  S U R V EY   : — 

573.  Report  on  the  Progress  thereof   to  31st  March  1903 

-

-

-

-	

t  King's
|  Command. 

346

O R I G I N,  C E R T I F I C A T ES   OF  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  1 3 9. 

O U T R A G E S,  A G R A R I AN   (Ireland)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  Nos.  14-16.  


O W E NS  C O L L E G E,  M A N C H E S T ER   (College  Charter  Act,  1 8 7 1)  ;   v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 6 9.  


P A C I F IC  C A B LE  A C T,  1 9 01   : —  


• 

574.  Accounts  under  the  Act   to  31st  March  1903 ;  printed  417 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  343.) 

by  Act, 

417 

P A C I F IC  C A B LE   (Public  Accounts  and  Charges  Act,  1 8 9 1 );   v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  6 3 8. 

P A C I F IC  I S L A ND  L A B O U R E RS  A C T,  1 9 01   (Queensland)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  6 6 5. 

P A R C EL  P O ST  W I TH  T HE  N E T H E R L A N DS  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  6 2 5. 

P A R C E LS  P O ST   (France  and  Gibraltar)  (Treaty  Series);   r.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.   847. 

P A R I S H ES   (United,  Divided, §•<*.)  :— 

575.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  359 

-

-

-

--

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  278.) 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY  B O R O U G H S,  &C.  

(Diagrams).-.— 

576.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  359 

-	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  280.) 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY  CONSTITUENCIES   (Electors,  fyc.)  (United  Kingdom):— 

577.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed   34  -

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  34.)  	

Address, 
jj  byby  Address,
ii  
22 66 

(  by Address,
1 

152 

(  by Address,
1 

8 

359

359

34

P A R L I A M E N T A RY  E L E C T I O NS   (Amendment)  A C T,  1 9 02   (New  South  Wales);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  


N O.  5 6 9.  


P A R L I A M E N T A RY  G R A NT   (Certified Day  Industrial  Schools)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  140. 

	


 
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P A R L I A M E N T A RY  P A P E R S :— 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

578 .	  List  of  Bills,  Reports,  Estimates,  and  Accounts  and  Papers,  printed   by  Order  ofi  

the  House,  and  of  Papers  presented   by  Command,  Session  1903,  with  a  General I 

Alphabetical  Index  thereto  ;  27th  Parliament,  Fourth  Session,  3rd  Edward  VII.,  I 

17th  February  1903  to  14th  August  1903 ;  printed  424 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  358.)  J 

Laid upon 
the Table  by 
Mr. Speaker. 

424 


P A R O C H I AL  M E D I C AL  O F F I C E RS  

(Scotland):— 

579.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  422  	

P A T E N T S,  D E S I G N S,  A ND  T R A DE  M A R KS   : — 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  349.) 

335 


422 


580.	  Twentieth  Report   of  the  Comptroller  General  of  Patents,  Designs,  and  Trade>  


Marks,  for  1902;  printed  192  -

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  177.)  1 

by  Act. 

1 92 


P A T E N T S,  D E S I G N S,  A ND  T R A DE  M A R KS  A C T S :— 

581.  Patent  Rules,  1903,  under  the  Acts   of  1883  to  1902  


by  Act. 

P A T R I O T IC  F U ND   : — 

582.  Forty-first  Report   of  the  Royal  Commissioners

-

-

-

-

-

P A U P E R I SM   (England  and  Wales)  :— 

583.  Return  relative  thereto  (Monthly  Statements)  ;  printed   37 
584.	  Ditto 

(Half-yearly  Statements);  printed  114 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  41.) 
- )

-
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  109.)  1 

-

-

(  King's 
|  Command. 

3 17 


32 


114 


37 


114 


P A W N B R O K E R S'	   R E T U R NS   (Ireland)  :— 

585.  Returns  from  the  City  Marshal  of  Dublin  for  1902

-

-

-

-

-

by  Act. 

412 


P E A CE  P R E S E R V A T I ON   (Ireland)  ACT, 

1881 

(Orders):— 

586.	  Two  Orders  in  Council  under  the  Act,  adding  Arklow   to  the  Ports  at  which  > 
J 

Explosives  may be  landed

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

P E M BA   (Africa); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  3. 

P E N AL  S E R V I T U DE  A C TS  (   Conditional Licence)  :— 

•587.  Licence  granted under  the  Acts  to  a  Convict  with  Conditions  attached 
588.  Ditto 
589.  Ditto 

ditto 
ditto 

ditto 
ditto 

- 
- 

-
- 

-
-

-
-

- 

-

-

-

-

-

590.  Ditto 
591.  Ditto 

- 
-

-

- 

ditto 
ditto 

- 
-

-

- 

ditto 
ditto 

P E N AL  S E R V I T U DE  B I L L :— 

592.	  Memorandum  explanatory  of  the  Provisions  of  the  B i l l;  printed  406 

- ) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  326.)  1 

- 

-

by  Act, 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act, 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

66 

71 


140 


141 

106 


406 


406 


P E N S I O N S,  C I V IL  L I ST  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 5 4. 

P E N S I O N S,  S P E C I A L,   {Army)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  59. 

P E R S IA  (  Treaty  Series);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  855. 

P E R S O NS   I N  R E C E I PT   O F  R E L I EF   (Boards  of  Guardians)  ;	  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  113. 

P E R TH 

I N E B R I A TE  R E F O R M A T O RY  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 8 1. 

P E T I T I O N S,  P U B L I C;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 4 9. 

P H Y S I C AL  C O N D I T I ON   O F  R E C R U I TS   (Army)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6. 

P H Y S I C AL  T R A I N I NG   (Scotland)  (Royal  Commission)  :— 
593.  Report  of  the  Commission.  Vols.  I .  and  I I.

P I ER	   A ND  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  B I L LS 

:—• 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

j  King's
I  Command. 

66 


594.	  Memorandum  stating  the nature  of  the  Proposals  contained in the  Provisional  Orders 
included  in  the  Pier  and  Harbour  Provisional  Orders  (No.   1)  Bill  [Lords']  ; 
printed  226


595.  Ditto 

596.  Ditto 

597.  Ditto 

598.  Ditto 

599.  Ditto 

ditto 	

ditto 	

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ditto 	

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VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

ditto 

ditto 

ditto 

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ditto 

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(No.  2)  Bill;  printed 226 ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  203.)  J 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  204.) 

;No.  3) Bill;  printed  226 i 

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Sess. Papers,  No.  205.) 
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(No.  5) Bill;  printed  226 i 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  206.)  1 

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A C C O U N T  S  A N  D  PAPERS-CONFMKW/. 

P I E RS  A ND  H A R B O U RS   (Provisional  Orders):— 

600.  Report  by  the  Board   of  Trade  of  their  Proceedings  under  the  Pier  and  Harbour) 
! 

' 'Acto.'in  Session  1903; 'printed  39 

- ;  (Sess.  Papers,? No. ,47.) 

- v r' 

| 

P L A I N TS  A ND  S I T T I N GS   (County  Courts);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  2 0 3 , 2 0 4.  


P O I S O N I N G,  L E A  D  \  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  4 3 6. 

P O I S O NS  (Departmental  Committee) 

601.  Report,  Supplementary  Report,  and  Minority  Report,  with  Minute  appointing  the 
-

Committee,  and  List  of  Witnesses.  Part  [. 

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602.	  Minutes  of  Evidence,  Appendices,  arid Index.  Part  11. 

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.  P o L i c i j :— 

' 

Counties and Boroughs  (England  and  fVales)  : 

603.  Reports  of  the  Inspectors  of  Constabulary  for  the  year  ending  29th  September) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  122.)  1 

1902 ;  printed  124 

-

-

-

-

-

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Dublin  Metropolitan  Police;  v.  Accounts,  No.  242. 

Metropolitan  Police)  ^.Accounts,  No.  521. 

Police  Act,  1890  : 

T 

604.	  Correspondence  relative  to  the  refusal  of  the  Certificate  of  the  Secretary  of  State]
under  the  Act   to  the  River  Tyne  Police  Force  for  the  year  ended  29th  September  > 
. ) 
1902  -

;  _  

V . 

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-

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Royal  Irish  Constabulary;  v.  Accounts,  No.  699. 

Scotland: 

605.  Forty-fifth  Annual  Report   of  the  Inspector  of  Constabulary  for  Scotland,  for  1902  -

Ordered. 

Presented. 

byby Act,Act,

33 99

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P O L L I NG  D I S T R I C TS   : — 

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608.  Lancaster,  County  of 

609.  Ditto 

610.  Ditto 

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612.  Ditto 

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615.	  Surrey,  County  of 

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P O OR	   L AW  C H I L D R EN   (Cottage  Homes):— 
printed  141488 

theretoo  ;;  printed

relativee  theret

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618618..	  Retur

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(Sess

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P O OR  R E L I EF   (England  and  Wales)  :— 

619.	  Statement  of  the  Amount  expended  for  In-maintenance  tod  Outdoor  Relief  during)

Order ofof 
last SessSess ionion ,, 

((  byby  Order
<
<  last
( 

16 Dec. 

the half-years  ended  Lady  Day  and  Michaelmas  1903 ;  printed  367 

- t 
-
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  294.)  J 

-

P O R T L A ND   (Dockyard  Ports  Regulation  Act)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  2 3 7.  


P O RT	   N E SS  H A R B O UR   (Island  of  Lewis):— 

620.  Correspondence  and  Report  relating  thereto 

-> 

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P O ST  O F F I CE   : — 

621.  Forty-ninth  Report  of  the  Postmaster  General 

-

-

-

-

. 

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American  Mail  Service;  v. Accounts,  No.  26. 

Australian  Mail  Service]  v.  Accounts,  No.  70. 

354 

367 

f  King's
}  Command, 

' 

94

(  King's 
(  Command. 

366 

•i 

Contract for  accelerated  Mail  Service  to  andfrom  Ireland,  vi&  Carlisle,  Stranraer, 

and Lame  : 

622.  Copy  thereof;  printed   46 

"  -

-

* 

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-

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(Sess.  Papers,  No^ 56.) 

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A C C O U N TS  A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

POST	  OFFICE—continued. 

Presented. 

Contract  for  the  conveyance  of  Mails  between Glasgow,  Greenock,  and  Campbel­

town : 

623.	  Copy  thereof,  with  Treasury  Minute  thereon;printed  132 

(Sess.  Papers, No.  132.) 

,  .  Money  Orders: 

624.  Postal  Order  (Inland)  Regulations, 1903 

-

-

-

Parcel  Post  between  Great  Britain  and the Netherlands : 

625.	  Agreement,  with  detailed  Regulations 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 

,-. 

-

-

Parcel  Post  (France  and  Gibraltar)  (Treaty  Series) ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  847. 

Post  Office  Savings  Banks: 

626.	  Accounts  of  all  Deposits  received  and paid,  &e. in  1902 ;  printed  280 

- i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  235.)  J 

-

-

Post  Office  Savings  Banks  Funds: 

627.	  Return  relative  thereto for  1902 ;  printed   66 

- 

(Sess. Papers,  No.  76.) 

Post  Office  Telegraphs: 

628.	  Account  showing  the  Gross  Amount  received  and  the  Gross  Amount  expended   in 1 
respect  of  the  Telegraph  Service  from  the date   of  the  transfer  of  the  Telegraphs to > 
the  State to  31st  March  1902 ;  printed  31 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No. 31.) 

- 

Telegraphs  (Foreign-written  Press  Telegrams);  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  776,  777. 

P R E F E R E N T I AL  T R A DE  : 

629.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  412 

-	  

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  329.) 

PRISONS   : —  


Grenada;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  368,  369.  


Inebriates  Reformatories  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  384-386.  


Ireland: 


630.	  Twenty-fifth  Report   of  the  General  Prisons  Board,  1902-3,  with  Appendix 

Leeward  Islands ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  437. 

Reformatory  and Industrial  Schools;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  689-691. 

Saint Lucia  f  ».  Accounts," No. -706. 

Scotland: 

631.  Twenty-fifth  Annual  Report   of  the  Prison  Commissioners,  1902 

» 

_ 

P R I V A TE  B I L LS  AND  P R I V A TE  BUSINESS   : — 

632.  Return  relating  thereto  for  Session  1903 ;  printed  386

-

-

-

-

-

P R I V A TE  L E G I S L A T I ON  P R O C E D U RE   (Scotland)  A C T,  1 8 9 9 :— 

Ways  and  Means in  the  House  of  Commons,  under  the  A ct  ;  printed  9 

633.  Report   by  the  Chairman  of  Committees  of  the  House  of  Lords  and the  Chairman  o f) 
- I 
j 
(Sess. Papers,  No.  180.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  16.) 

- printed  208 

634.  Ditto 

-  ditto 

- 

- 

-

-

-

635.	  Return  relating  to  Draft  Provisional  Orders  under  the  A ct   in  Session  1903  i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  348.)  J 

printed 422 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

P R O B A T E,  C O U RT   OF  (High  Court of  Justice)  (Ireland)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  2 0 6, 

P R O B A T E,  D I V O R C E,  A ND  A D M I R A L TY  D I V I S I ON  

(Supreme  Court 

V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  7 6 8.	  

P R O B A T I ON   OF  F I R ST  O F F E N D E RS   : — 

of  Judicature)  ; 
, 

636.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  359 

-	  

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  281.) 

P R O G R E SS  AND  C O N D I T I ON   (East  India)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  2 6 0. 

P R O M O T I O N S,  A R M Y  ;  V.  ACCOUNTS,  N o.  5 7. 

P R O S E C U T I ON   OF  O F F E N C ES  A C T S,  1 8 79  AND  1 8 8 4 :— 

637.  Return  showing  the  working   of  the  Regulations  for  carrying  out  the  Acts,  for  1902  ; 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  209.)  '  j

printed2

3 

9 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

!  PROSECUTIONS,  C B I M I N AL   (Allowances);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 1 4. 

P U B L IC  A C C O U N TS  A ND  C H A R G ES  A C T,  1 8 9 1 :— 

638.	  Treasury  Minute  directing the  appropriation   of  Colonial  Contributions  towards  the ) 

Expenses  of  the  Pacific  Cable  in  aid  of  Moneys  provided   by  Parliament  for  the v 

.  j  

Service  of  Telegraph  Subsidies  and  Pacific  Cable 

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3  N  4 

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[I903. 

A C C O U N TS  A ND 

P A P E R S — A M R T N   u e d. 

P U B L IC  A C C O U N TS   (Army  Votes)  :— 

639.	  Treasury  Minute  authorising  the  temporary  application   of  Surpluses  on  certain] 
Army  Votes  for  1902-3   to  defray  Excesses  on  other  Army  Votes   of  the  same  > 
year;  printed  74

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  85.) 

  -

) 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

P U B L IC  A C C O U N TS   (Navy  Votes):— 

640.	  Treasury  Minute  authorising,the  temporary application   of  Surpluses  on  certain  Navy  ] 
Votes  for  1902-3   to  meet  Excesses  on  other  Navy  Votes   of  the  same  year;  V 
printed 84  - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  87.) 

j 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

pursuant to 
Resolution, 
i  March  1879. 

pursuant  to 
Resolution, 
i  March 1879. 

74 

79 

P U B L I C . - B I L LS   : — 

641.  Return  of  Number  of  Public  Bills  in  Session  1903 ;  printed  386 

381 

386 

P U B L IC  B U I L D I N GS  E X P E N S ES  A C T,  1 8 98  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 4 8. 

P U B L IC  E L E M E N T A RY  S C H O O LS   (Contributions  by  Government  Departments):— 

642.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  141 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  142.) 

53 

141 

P U B L IC  E L E M E N T A RY  S C H O O L S,   &c.  (Board  of  Education);	  v.  A C C O U N T S,   Nos.  1 0 8,  1 0 9. 

P U B L IC  E L E M E N T A RY  S C H O O LS  W A R N ED   : — 

643;  Quarterly  Returns, by  Counties, of  Public  Elementary  Schools  Warned  ;  printed  174 ) 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  163.) 

132 

174 

P U B L IC  H E A L TH  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  A C T,  1 8 90

  : — 

644.	  Regulations  made by  the  Local  Government  Board,  Ireland,   as to  the issue of  Stock ) 
) 

by  Urban  Authorities 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

by  Act. 

321 

P U B L IC  H E A L TH   (Scotland)  A C T,  1 8 9 7 :— 

645.  Order  constituting  the  Local  Authority   of  Glasgow  the  Port  Local  Authority  ­

by  Act, 

405 

P U B L IC  I N C O ME  A ND  E X P E N D I T U RE   : — 

646.  Account   of  the  Gross  Public  Income  and  Expenditure   in  the  year  ended  31st  March ] 
-  s. 
j 

1903,  with  the  Balances  in the  Exchequer,  &c.;	   printed  132 -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  133.) 

- 

-

-

by  Act. 

132 

647.	  Return  relative  thereto  from  1880-1   to  1902-3  ;  printed  353 

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  272.) 

-  , 
I 

239 

353 

P U B L IC  O F F I C ES   (Acquisition  of  Site)  A C T,  1 8 9 5,  S E S S I ON   2 ;  P U B L IC  O F F I C ES  

(West­
minster)  S I TE  A C T,  1 8 96   J  P U B L IC  O F F I C ES   (Whitehall)   S I TE  A C T,  1 8 97  ;  A ND  P U B L IC 
B U I L D I N GS  E X P E N S ES  A C T,  1 8 98   : — 

648.	  Account  showing  the  Moneys  issued,  borrowed,  and  expended  under  the  Acts  to) 
the  31st  March  1902,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;  I 
printed5
) 
-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  67.) 

5 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

by A ct. 

55 

P U B L IC  P E T I T I O NS  : -— 

649.  Return  of  Number  of  Public  Petitions  in  Session  1903  ;  printed  386 

-

-

P U B L IC  R E C O R DS   : — 

650.  Sixty-fourth  Annual  Report   of  the  Deputy  Keeper

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

381 

386 

(  King's
< Command 
1  (Recess).

215 

Admiralty  : 

651.  Tenth  Schedule  of  Documents  not  considered  of  sufficient,  public  value  to  justify i 
-J 
-

their  preservation 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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by  Act. 

71 

Comptroller and Auditor  General  : 

652.  List  of  Documents  not  considered  of  sufficient  public  value  to 

preservation 

-

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-> 

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-

justify  their) 
- ) 
-

-

by  Act. 

307 

Disposal  of  Documents: 

653.*  Additional  Rule  under  the  Public  Record  Office Acts,  1877  and  1898 

Ireland: 

654.  Thirty-fifth  Report   of the  Deputy  Keeper,  1902	 

-

-

-

-

Office of  Land  Revenue  Records  and  Enrolments: 

-	

-

by  Act. 

249 

-

(  King's
|  Command. 

390 

655.  Schedule  of  Documents  not  considered  of  sufficient  public  value  to  justify  their) 
- ) 
-

preservation 

, 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Supreme  Court  of  Judicature  : 

656.  Fourth  Schedule  of  Documents  not  considered   of  sufficient  public  value  to  justify > 
_) 
-

their  preservation 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

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-

War  Office : 

657  Seventh  Schedule  of  Documents  not  considered  of  sufficient  public  value  to  justify i 
-  .  .  _ j 	
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their  preservation 

-

-

-

-

-

-

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by  Act. 

261 

by  Act, 

	 329 

by  Act. 

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4 65 

A C C O U N TS  A ND 

P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  D E P A R T M E NT   (East  India)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 6 1. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS   (Ireland) 

:— 

658.  Seventy-first  Annual  Report   of  the  Commissioners, with  Appendices, for  the  year 

ending  31st March  1903 

-	

King's
Command. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  L O AN  B O A RD   : — 

659.  Twenty-eighth  Annual" Report   of the  Board,  1902-3;  printed 274 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  233.) 

- i 
I 

by  Aot. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  L O A NS  B I LL   :  —  


660.  Statement  relating  to  the  Provisions  thereof;  printed  377 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  309.) 

P U B L IC  W O R S H IP  R E G U L A T I ON  A ND  C H U R CH  D I S C I P L I NE  :  — 

661.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  60  -

-

-

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  69.) 

P U R C H A SE   OP  L A ND   (Ireland)  A C T,   1891  (Irish  Land  Commission);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.   416. 

Q U A R R I E S,  M I N ES  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  5 3 0 - 5 3 2. 

Q U E EN  A N N E 'S  B O U N TY   : — 

662.  Annual  Report  and  Accounts   of  the  Governors  for  1902 

Q U E E N 'S  C O L L E G ES  :  — 

Belfast: 

663.  Report  of  the  President  for the  year  1902-3

-

,
664.  Report   of  the  President  for  the  Session  1902-3

C o r k :

., 

.

.

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by Address, 

58 

King's
Command. 

j  King's
I  Command. 

Command. 

Q U E E N S L A ND  

: — 

665-6.  Correspondence  relating   to  the  Pacific  Island  Labourers  Act,  1901,   of 
_ 

Commonwealth  of  Australia

_ 

_ 

_ 

. 

. 

. 

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-

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the 

?! 

King's
Command. 

Q U E E N S T O WN   (Dockyard  Ports  Regulation  Act)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 3 8. 

R A I L W AY  A C C I D E N TS   : — 

667.  Returns of  Accidents  and  Casualties,  as reported  to  the  Board  of  Trade  by  Railway 

Companies,  during  the  nine  months  ending  30th  September  1902  ­

667*.Ditto 

668.  Ditto 

-

-

-  ditto 

-  ditto 

669.  Ditto 

-

-  ditto 
General  Report: 

-

-

-

-  during  the  year  ending  31st  December  1902 

-  during  the  three  months  ending  31st  March  1903 

-  during  the  six  months  ending  30th  June  1903 

670.	  General  Report  of  the  Board  of  Trade  upon  the  Accidents  which  have  occurred   on ) 
- ) 

the  Railways  of  the  United  Kingdom  in  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

R A I L W AY  A ND  C A N AL  T R A F F IC  A C T S,  1 8 54

  T O  1 8 9 4 :— 

671.  Fourteenth  Annual  Report   of  the  Railway  and  Canal  Commission,  with  Appendix 

R A I L W A Y,  & c.  B I L L S :— 

672.	  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  upon  all  Railway,  Canal,  Tramway,  Harbour  and)  

Tidal  Waters, Electricity,  Gas, and  Water  Bills, and  Provisional  Orders,   of  Session  I 
1903;  printed  64 
j 
-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  73.) 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

R A I L W AY  R E T U R NS   : — 

673.	  Return  as  to  the  Capital,  Traffic Receipts,  and  Working  Expenditure   of  Railway i 
- j 

Companies of  the  United  Kingdom,  for  1902 

-

-

-

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-

-

Preliminary  Statement: 

674.  Return  relating  to  the  Railways  of  the  United  Kingdom, for  1902  -

-

-

R A I L W A YS  :  — 

675.	  Report  on  a  Visit  to  America   by  Colonel  Yorke,  Chief  Inspecting  Officer  o f) 
. ) 

Railways  =

 . 

»  

. 

. 

676-7.  Report   by  the Board  rf  Trade  upon  Applications  made  in  1902  under  the  Railway)  

Companies'Powers  Act,  1864, and Proceedings  with  respect  thereto;  print'd   261  - i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  223.)  J 

Accidents;  v. Accounts,  Nos.  667—670. 

Banking,  Railway,  and  Canal Statistics  (Ireland)',  v.  Accounts,  No.  71. 

Certificates (Axminster  and Lyme  Regis  Light  Railway  Com/iany)  : 

678.  Draft  Certificate  of  the  Board of  Trade  authorising  the  Company  to  raise  additional i 
.)• 
-

Capital 

- •  -

, 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

VOL.  158.- 

-
Sess.  1903. 

- 
3 o 


i  King's

Command
(Recess). 
King's
Command. 

King's
Command. 

Command.

King's
Command. 

King's
Command. 

61 


King's
Command. 

(  King's
}  Command. 

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Command. 

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[1908. 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

RAILWAYS—continued. 


Ordered. 

Presented. 

Certificates  ( Yorkshire  Dales  Railway  Company)  :  


679.  Draft  Certificate  authorising  the Company  to raise additional  Capital 

-

-

-

by  Act. 

1 64 

Certificates (London  and  South  Western  Railway  Company): 

680.  Draft  Certificate  authorising  the  construction   of  a  Railway  across  the  Western > 
. I 
-

Shore  Road,  Southampton 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Continuous  Brakes: 

. 

681.  Return by  Railway  Companies  on the  use  of  Continuous  Brakes, for  the  six  months 

•8 I 

ending the  31st December  1902 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-J 

East  India;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  262-264. 

Railway  and  Canal  Traffic  Acts;  v.  Accounts,  No.  671. 

Railway,  Sfc. Bills  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  672. 

Railway  Returns;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  673, 674. 

Railways  Abandonment: 

Reports  by  the  Board  of  Trade  respecting  the  following  Bills,  and  their 

Objects,  viz.:— 

682.  Charing  Cross,  Euston,  and  Hampstead  Railway  Bill;  referred   to  the  Committee  on 
. 
.

the  Bill,  79	 

_

„

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

683. .Humber  Commercial  Railway  and  Dock  B i l l;  referred   to  the  Committee  on  the 

Bill,  96 

Railways  Construction Facilities  Act,  1864  : 

684.  Report  on  an  Application  made  under  the  Act   in  1902,  and  Proceedings  with) 

respect  thereto;  printed  261 

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  224.)  J 

Railway  Servants  (Hours  of  Labour)  ;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  685,  686. 

Tramways  and  Light  Railways  (Street  and Road);  v.  Accounts,  No.  838. 

Uganda Railway;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  8,  865,  866. 

Workmen's  Trains;  v.  Accounts,  No.  907. 

hy  Act. 

1 72

King's

Command.  •  ;  2 86 

(  pursuant
to  8.0. 
< 
1 5 8 a. 
( 

(  pursuant 
to 8.0. 
\ 
1 58 a. 
1 

7 9 

96 

hy  Act. 

2 6  1 

R A I L W A  Y  S E  E VAN  TS  (Hours of  Labour) 

:— 

685.  Return  under the  Regulation  of  Railways  Act,  1889,  of  Railway  Servants  who in the )
month of  December  1902  were  on  Duty  for  more  than  Twelve  Hours   at  a time,  &c. / 

King's
Command. 

4 1  2 

686. Repor

Repor tt   bbyy  ththee  BoarBoardd  ooff  TradTradee  respectin

year  ending 

27t27thh  JulJulyy  19019033  ;;  printed

respectingg  their  Proceedings  relative  thereto,  for the )
t 
printed  414122  -­
( 

Papers,,  NoNo..  333.

(Sess..  Papers
(Sess

333.)) 

--

--

R A M S G A T  E  H A R B O U  R   : — 

,  687.  Statement  of  Receipts  and  Payments   by  the  Board  of  Trade,  for  the  year  ended  31st)
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  27.)  J 

March  1902  ;  printed  18 

R A N  D  M I N E  S  (Native  Mortality) 

:— 

i.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  417 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  345.) 

R E A D I N  G  (Polling  Districts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S  ,  N O.  6 1 3  . 

R E C O R D S  ,  P U B L I C  ;   » .  A C C O U N T S  ,  N o s  .  6 5 0 - 6 5 7  . 

R E C R U I T I N  G  (Army); 

r.  A C C O U N T S  ,  N O.  5 8  . 

R E C R U I T S  ,  P H Y S I C A  L  C O N D I T I O  N  OF  (Army);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6  . 

R E F O R M A T O R I E S  ,  I N E B R I A T E  S  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S  ,  NOS.  3 8 4 - 3 8 6  . 

R E F O R M A T O R  Y  A ND  I N D U S T R I A  L  S C H O O LS   (Great  Britain)   •.— 

689.  Forty-sixth  Report   of  the  Inspector  for  1902.  Part  I.  (List  of  Schools  and detailed )
_J 

Reports) 

_ 

R E L I E F,  P E R S O NS   IN  R E C E I PT   O F  (Boards  of  Guardians)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  1 1 3. 

R E T A IL  P R I C E S,  W H O L E S A LE  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 9 9. 

R E T I R ED  O F F I C E RS   (Royal  Navy);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  7 0 0. 

t/y  Act. 

4 1  2 

by  Act. 

1 8 

• 

(  by Address, 
I 

3 9  7 

4 1  7 

King's
Command. 

1 1  4 

	
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4 67 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E RS

  —continued.  	

Ordered. 

Presented. 

R E T I R E M E NT   A T  S I X T Y - F I VE   (India  Office);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 5 6. 

R E T I R E M E NT   A T  T HE  A GE   O F  S I X T Y - F I VE   (Civil  Servants);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  155. 

R E V E N UE  A ND  E X P E N D I T U RE   (England,,  Scotland, and Ireland) 

;— 

690-2.  Return  showing,  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903, the  Amount  contributed   by ]
England,  Scotland,  and  Ireland  respectively  to  the  Revenue,  &c.;  printed  303 
- > 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  248.) 

j

j


66 99 

303033 

R E V E N UE  B I LL 

: —. 

693.  Memorandum  explanatory  thereof  ;  printed  376 

R I F LE  R A N G E S :— 

694.  Return  relative  thereto  -

-

-

-

R I F LE  R A N G E S,  V O L U N T E ER  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  6 2. 

R O Y AL  B O T A N IC  G A R D E NS  

(Kew):— 
-

-

695*  Rules  relative  thereto 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  307.) 

376 

376 

-

-

-

-

|  by  Addreis,
( 

326 

-

_ 

_ 

_ 

by i Act. 

3 33 

—  V.  also  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  8 2. 

R O Y A  L  C O M M I S S I O NS   : —  


Alien  Immigration ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  20*.  


Coal  Supplies;  v. Accounts,  No.  167.  


Historical  Manuscripts;  v. Accounts,  No.  373.  


Horse  Breeding;  v.  Accounts,  No.  374.  


Local  Taxation;  v.  Accounts,  No.  480.  


Physical  Training  (Scotland);  v.  Accounts,  No.  593.  


Sewage Disposal;  v.  Accounts,  No.  717.  


Superannuation (Civil  Service);  v.  Accounts,  No.  760.  


University  Education  in Ireland;  v.  Accounts,  No.  878,  


R O Y AL  C O M M I S S I O NS  A ND  S E L E CT  C O M M I T T E ES   (C o s t ) :— 

696.  Return  showing  the  Annual  Cost  thereof  since  1892 ;  printed  417 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  341.) 

- ) 
f 

212111 

4 14 177

R O Y AL  G A R R I S ON  R E G I M E N TS   : —  


697-8.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  291 

-	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  239.) 

R O Y AL  I R I SH  C O N S T A B U L A RY   (Pensions) 

:— 

699.	  Return  relative to Pensions  to  Officers,  &c,,  granted  since  the  Constabulary  Estimate ) 
-

for  1902-3  was prepared 

.. 

_ 

_ 

_ 

. 

-

-

-

(( byby Address,
Address,
131366 
11 

2 91

Sing's
Command. 

66 

R O Y AL  N A VY   (Retired  Officers)  :— 

700.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  145 

-	

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  144.) 

114 

1 4  5 

R O Y AL  O B S E R V A T O RY   (Edinburgh)  :— 

701.	  Thirteenth  Annual  Report  of  the  Astronomer  Royal  for  Scotland 

-

R O Y AL  U N I V E R S I TY   OF  I R E L A ND   : — 

702.  Twenty-first  Annual Report,  for  1902 

-

-	

-

-

703.	  Accounts  for  the  year  ended  31st  March  1903, with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and | 

Auditor  General;  printed  354 

-

-

~ 

-

-

(Sess.  Papers, No.  275.)  J 

R U S S IA   (New  General  Customs  Tariff) 

:— 

ff  King's
King's
<< Command
Command 
[  (Recess"). 

|  King's 
(  Command. 

byby  Act.Act. 

704.  Translation  thereof,  with  comparison  of  Rates  therein  ^contained  with  those  at ^ 

present in  force  on  Imports  into  European  Russia  from  the  United  Kingdom 

R U S S IA  (NO.   1 ,  1 9 0 3)   : — 

King's  ' 
- J  Command. 

1 11 155 

2 32

353544

101 

705.  Despatch  from  the  Consul  General  at  Odessa,  forwarding  a  Report  on  the  Riots  at ( 
-

Kishiniev 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

King's
Command. 

4 13 

S A I NT	   A N D R E WS  U N I V E R S I TY  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o s.  8 8 6,  8 8 7. 

S A I NT	   H E L E NA  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o,  1 8 5. 

S A I NT	   L U C IA   ; — 

706.  Rule  amending  former  Rule  relating   to  the  Flogging  of  Prisoners 

-	

.  by  Act. 

U 

i 

i 

i 

VOL.  1 5 8 . — S e s s.  1903.	  

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INDEX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED   and  JFIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

[190s. 

A C C O U N TS  A N  D  PAPERS—continued. 

S A I NT  V I N C E NT  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  1 7 9. 

S A L M ON  AND  F R E S H W A T ER  F I S H E R I ES   (England and  Wales) :—• 

707.  Forty-second  Annual  Report   of  the  Inspectors,  being  for  1902 

S A L M ON  F I S H E R I ES   (Fishery  Board)  (Scotland);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  330.  ,  


S A N I T A RY  A C C O M M O D A T I ON   (Factory  and  Workshop  Acts);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  3 1 4.  


S A R D I N I AN  L O AN   (Final  Account)-.— 

* 

708.  Account  of  the  Total  Sums issued  out   of  the  Consolidated  Fund  for  the  Sardinian )

r

LoanLoan,,  witwithh  SumSumss receive
printed  1122 
19019022  ;;  printed

receivedd  foforr  Interes
--
-­

Interestt  anandd  Sinkin
-­

-­

--

--

Sinkingg  Fund

Fund,,  ttoo  ththee  31s31stt  Decembe
--

Decemberr >> 
Papers,,  NoNo..  22.22.))  JJ 

(Sess..  Papers
(Sess

Ordered. 

Presented. 

1 

King's
((  King's
11  Command.
Command. 

390 

byby Act.Act. 

12 

S A V I N GS  B A N KS  :•«-­

National  Debt  (Military  Savings Banks);  v. Accounts,  No.  539. 

National  Debt  (Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies);  v.  Accounts,  No.  540. 

Naval  Savings  Banks;  v.  Accounts,  No,  552. 

Post  Office  Savings Banks;  v.  Accounts,  No.  626. 

Post  Office  Savings  Banks  Funds;  v.  Accounts,  No.  627. 

Savings  Banks and Friendly  Societies : 

709.  Account  showing  Interest  accrued,  &c.   in  1902  ;  printed  269  ­

Trustee  Savings  Banks;  v.  Accounts,  Nos.  860,  861. 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  230.)

­ i 
1 

by Act. 

269 

S E  A  A ND  C O A ST  F I S H E R I ES  F U N  D  (Ireland)  (Non-congested  Districts) 

:— 

710.  Annual  Account  for  1902 

S EA  F I S H E R I ES  A C T  ,  1 8 68   : — 

711.	  Report   by  the  Board  of  Trade  of  their  Proceedings  under  Part  I I I.   of  the  Act,  )
/ 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  266.) 

1902-3  ;  printed  339 

-

S EA  F I S H E R I ES   (England  and  Wales)  :— 

712.  Seventeenth  Annual  Report   of  the  Inspectors,  being  for  1902  ­

S EA  F I S H E R I ES   OF  T HE  U N I T ED  K I N G D O M :— 

by Act,. 

125 

byby  Act.Act. 

333399 

(  King's
|  Command. 

390 

713.  Statistical  Tables  relating  thereto  for  1902  ;  printed  115  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  112.) 

114 

115 

S EA  F I S H E R I ES  R E G U L A T I ON  A C T,  1 8 88   : — 

714.  Order  under  the  A ct  varying  the  Order  creating  the  Devon  Sea  Fisheries  District;  ^ 
)

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  55.)	

printed 46

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

by Act. 

46 

S E A,  L O SS   OF  L I FE   A T  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  4 9 1. 

S S A M E N,  W A G ES  A ND  E F F E C TS   OF  D E C E A S ED  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  8 9 2. 

S E C O N D A RY  E D U C A T I ON   {S c o t l a n d )— 

715.  Report  thereon  for  1903 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

'  -	

S E D G W I CK  G U N P O W D ER  F A C T O R Y,  NEAR  K E N D AL   (Explosions);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 0 6. 

f  King's
(  Convmand. 

405

S E L E C T ;  C O M M I T T E ES   : — 

716.  Return  of  Number  of  Select  Committees  in  Session  1903 ;  printed  386 

-

381 

386 

S E L E CT  C O M M I T T E ES  A ND  R O Y AL  COMMISSIONS  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  6 9 6. 

S E W A GE  D I S P O S AL   [Royal  Commission)-.— 

717.  Third  Report   of  the  Commission,  with  Minutes of  Evidence.  Vols.  I.  and  I I. 

S H A N G H AI   (Consular  Jurisdiction)  (China,  No.  2,  1 9 0 3)   : — 
-

718.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  71 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers, No  81.) 

S H E R I F F S'  COURTS   (Scotland)  A C T,  1 8 76   (Court  of  Session) - v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  2 0 7. 

S H I P P I NG  C A S U A L T I ES  ( 1 9 0 1 - 2)

  : — 

719.  Abstracts  of  Returns  to  the  Board  of  Trade  of  Shipping  Casualties  in  1901-2  -

S H I P P I N G,  N A V I G A T I ON  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 5 5. 

S H I P S,  C A S U A L T I ES   TO  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 3 2. 

SHOP  C L U B S,  F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I ES  AND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  3 44. 

S H R E W S B U RY  (Municipal  Election  Petition);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 3 4. 

S I E R BA  L E O N E;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 8 2. 

j  King's 
}  Command. 

JJ byby  Address,
Address,
11  

44 66 

53

69 

JJ  King's
King's
Command. 
II  Command.

380 



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94 

FF  King's
King's
Command. 
\\  Command.

3 33 344 

j  King's 
\  Command. 

King's 
Command.

<  King's
( Command. 

(  King's 
J  Command« 

King's 
Command. 

33 66

115 

1 15 

1 25

1 78

2 12 1  66

232377

274 

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I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDKED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E RS  —c o n t i n u e d. 

S I N K I NG  F U N DS  

: — 

Ordered. 

Presented.

720.  Account  showing  Amount  received  from  the  Exchequer   in  respect  of  Old  and  New ) 

Sinking  Funds  in  vear  ended  31st  March  1903;	  printed  226 

-

-

-

by  Act. 

222266 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  201.) 

) 

S I T T I N GS   O F  T HE  H O U SE   : — 

721.  Return  of  Number  of  Days.on  which  the  House  sat  in  Session  1903 ;  printed  386 

381 

386 

S O A N E 'S  M U S E UM  

: — 

722.  Statement  of  the  Funds  of  the  Museum,  5th  January  1903 

-	

S O M A L I L A ND 

(  D e s p a t c h e s) 

:'— 

723.  Despatches  relative  to  the  Operations  of  the  Somaliland  Field  Force 

-

-

-

S O U TH  A F R I CA  

: — 

724.  Further  Correspondence  relating  to  Affairs  in  South  Africa 

-	

725725..	  Paper

Paperss  relatin

relatingg  ttoo  ththee  Progres
--

Progresss  ooff  Administratio
--

--

--

--

--

RiveRiverr  ColonColonyy 

Administrationn  iinn  ththee  Transvaa

Transvaall  anandd  Orange
--
--

Orange)) 
-- •• 
--

--

--

726.	  Papers  relating  to  the  Finances  of  the  Transvaal  land  Orange  River  Colony 

-

727,  Further  Papers  relating  to  the  Progress  of  Administration  in, the  Transvaal  	

728.  Statement  of  the  estimated  Financial  Position  of  the  Transvaal  and  Orange  River > 

729.  Draft  Customs  Union  Convention  agreed   to by  the  Representatives  of  the  British j 	

King's
King's
Colonies  and  Territories  in  South  Africa  at  a  Conference  at  Bloemfontein  in  >  Command.
Command. 
_
March  1903

) 

_

_

-

-

.

.

.

730.	  Minutes  of  Proceedings  of  the  Customs  Union  Conference,  Bloemfontein  -

731.  Papers  relating  to  the  Inter-Colonial  Council,  South  Africa,  Order   in  Council,  1903  	

f  King's 
J  Command. 
(  King's
| Command. 

Indian  Coolies: 

732.  Correspondence  relating  to  a proposal  to  employ  Indian  Coolies  on  Railways  in  the r 
) 

Transvaal  and  Orange  River  Colony	

=

-

-

-

-

-

-

Martial  Law  in  South Africa  (Army)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  47.  


Rand  Mines  (Native  Mortality)',  v.  Accounts,  No.  688.  


Transports  (South  African  War)  ;  v.  Accounts,  No.  841.  


Wars  in South  Africa  and  China (Cost  and Expenditure)  ;  t.  Accounts,  No.  894,  


S O U T H A M P T ON   (Polling  Districts);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 1 4. 

S T A N D I NG  O R D E RS  

: — 

733.  Standing  Orders of  the  House,  as amended;  printed  370 

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  298.) 

S T A R V A T I O N,  & C .,  D E A T HS  F R OM   (London)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 2 5. 

S T A T I S T I C AL  A B S T R A C TS   : — 

, 

Colonial Statistics ;  V. Accounts,  No.  187.  


Colonies: 


734.  Statistical  Abstract  for  the  Colonies,  from  1888   to  1902  -	

United Kingdom : 

735.  Statistical  Abstract  for  the  United  Kingdom,   in  each  year  from  1888  to  1902 

-	

S T E AM  B O I L E R S,  C A S U A L T I ES  T O;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O S.  1 3 3 ^ 1 3 4. 

S T E E L, 

I R ON  A N D;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  4 1 8, 

S T O N E,  N E AR  D A R T F O RD   (Explosions); 

v:'  A C C O U N T S,   No.  303. 

King's
King's 
Command.
Command.

3 59

j  King's
J  Command. 

King's
{{  King's
Command. 
|| Command.

405

405

S T R A I TS  S E T T L E M E N TS  

: — 

736.  Report  of  the  Currency  Committee,  with  Minutes  of  Evidence  and  Appendices  	

S  King's
|  Command. 

159

S T R I K ES  A ND  L O C K - O U TS  — 

• 

737.  Repovt  of  the  Labour  Department   of  the  Board   of  Trade  on  the  Strikes'  and i 
-J 

Lock-outs  of  1902,  &c. 

King's 
Command.

212166

S U B S I D I ES   (Drama  and  Opera)  (Foreign  Countries, 6fc.)\  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  240. 

S U EZ  C A N AL   (Commercial,  No.   4 ,  1 9 0 3 ) :— 

738.  Returns of  Shipping  and* Tonnage  passing  through  the  Canal?  1900$  1,901, and  1902 -

(  King's

.  	
•  J 'Command, 

2 1  2

VOL.  158.-—Sess.  1903.	  

S o  3 

 
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to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

470 

A C C O U N TS  A ND   PAPERS—continued. 

S U G A R :— 

739.  Return  relative  to  Prices  thereof  in  certain  Indian  Markets,  and  Duties  thereon 

S U G AR  B O U N T I ES   (Countervailing  Duties)  ( Commercial, No.   1 ,  1 9 0 3)   : —  


740.  Correspondence  with  the  Russian  Government  respecting  the  interpretation   of  the \ 
in  connection  with  Countervailing  Duties  on  j-	
- ' 
-

Most-favoured-Nation  Clause 
Bounty-fed  Sugar 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

S U G AR  C O N T E N T I ON   : —  


Commercial,  No. 2,  1903:  


741.  Correspondence  relating  to  the  Ratification  thereof 

-

-

-

-

Commercial,  No.  6,  1903 : 

742.	  Findings  of  the  Permanent  Commission  appointed  under  Article  V I I.   of  the | 
- ) 

Convention,  and  Report  of  the  British  Delegate 

-

-

-

-

-

-

S U G A R - P R O D U C I NG  C O U N T R I ES   (Commercial,  No.  3,  1 9 0 3)  . :  — 

743743..  LisListt  ooff  Countrie

Countriess  engage
theretoo  frofromm ththee  UniteUnitedd  Kingdom
theret

engagedd  iinn  ththee  productio

productionn  ooff  Sugar

Sugar,,  witwithh  ValuValuee  ooff  Exports

Kingdom,, foforr  eaceachh ooff  ththee  laslastt  fivefive  year

yearss 

--

Exports)) 
--11 

--

S U G AR  C O N V E N T I ON   (Treaty  Series);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  852. 

S U P E R A N N U A T I O NS   : — 

Superannuation Act,  1884:  


Treasury  Minutes,  declaring 

in  the  undermentioned  

Departments  were appointed  to  the  Offices set against their Names  without the  grant  

of  a  Civil  Service  Certificate,  through  inadvertence  on  the part  of  the Heads  of  their  ,  

Departments,  viz.:— 

that  the  following  Persons 

744.  John  Gledhill,  Post  Office,  Sub-Office  Postman 

-

-	

745.  William  Barber,  Artificer,  Royal  Small  Arms  Factory,  Enfield  	

746.  Mrs.  Charlotte  Ann  Reynolds,  Postmistress,  Daventry 

747.  Joseph  Woolverton,  Royal  Laboratory,  War  Office 

-

-

-

-

-	

-

748.  Alfred  Robinson,  Artificer,  Royal  Small  Arms  Factory, Enfield 

-

-

-

-

-

749.  Frank  Parham,  Royal  Laboratory,  War  Office

750.  Paul  Powell,  Royal  Carriage  Department,  W ar  Office 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-	

-

-

-

Superannuation Act,  1887  :  


Treasury  Minutes,  granting  Retired  Allowances  under the Act  to— 

751.  Mr.  Henry  Brown,  Assistant  Superintendent,  Second  Class,  Newcastle-on-Tyne) 
-1 

Post  Office -	

-

-

-

-

752.  Mr.  Thomas  Riley,  Principal  Foreman,  Royal  Laboratory,  Woolwich 

753.  Arthur  Algernon  Parkin,  Third  Class  Clerk, Money  Order  Office, Post  Office 

754,  George  F.  Laidlaw, Rural  Postman, Christchurch 

755.  Henry  Upton,  Sorter,  Post  Office,  London 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

_ 

-

-

-

-

-

-

756.  Mr.   M.   J .  O'Callagban,  late  Second  Division  Clerk,  Public  Works  Department,) 

757.  Louis  Charles  Lepts,  Sorting  Clerk  and  Telegraphist,  Liverpool  Post  Office 

-

758.	  Alfred  Flood  Baker,  Second  Division  Clerk,  Savings  Bank  Department,  Post  Office 

Superannuation  Act,  1887  (Army  and  Navy  Officers): 

759.	  Return,  for the  year  ended  31st  March  1903,  of  Army  and  Navy  Officers permitted )
under  the  A ct   to  hold  Civil  Employment   of  Profit  under  Public  Departments; > 
printed  386 
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  316.) 

_ 

_ 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Superannuation ( Civil  Service)  (Royal  Commission) : 

760.  Report,  with  Minutes   of  Evidence,  Appendices,  and  Index 

-	

Superannuations: 


Treasury  Minutes,, declaring  that  the following  Offices  are  Offices requiring  particular


Qualifications not ordinarily  acquired in the Public  Service : 


Ordered. 

Presented. 

((  byby Address,
Address,
363677 
11 

King's
King's
King's
Command.
Command.
Command.

5

F  King's 
I  CoTR/fllQflld.

94

Kmg's
Kmg's 
Command. 
Command.

3 23 299 

King's 
Commakd. 

9944

by  Act, 

by  Act. 

by  Act, 

by  Act. 

by  AM. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

byby  Act.Act. 

by  Act. 

"  by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act, 

by  Act. 

by  Act, 

6 

7 9 

1 12 

216 

226 
242 

269 

O

6 

8 4 

112 

248 

290 

321 

363 

by  Act. 

3 86 

(  King's
(  Command. 

412

761.  Director  of  Naval  Education 

-

-

762.  Deputy  Master  and  Controller   of  the  Mint 

-

-

-

-

-

;  -

763.  Third  Assistant  to  the  Chief  Crown  Solicitor  for  Ireland 

-

-

-

-

» 

-

-

-

- •  • 

-

S U P P L E M E N T A RY  E S T I M A T ES  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o s.  6 1,  1 6 1 - 1 6 3. 

S U P R E ME  C O U R T :— 

764.  Rules, dated  14th  July  1903  -

-

-

-

r 

» 

-

» 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

-

106 

208 

216 

-1 

•  by  Act. 

334 

-

-

	






 


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to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

4 71 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

S U P R E ME  C O U RT   OF  J U D I C A T U RE   : — 

765.  Accounts,  &c.,  for  the  year  ended  28th  February  1903,  with  Report   of	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  344.) 

the  > 
I 

Comptroller  and  Auditor  General; •printed 417 

- 

S U P R E ME  C O U RT   O F  J U D I C A T U RE  A CT   (Ireland),  1 8 77   : —  


Ordered. 

Presented. 

1  Act, 

417 

766.  Two  Orders  in  Council  giving  effect  to  Rules  of  Court  under  the  A ct 

-

% Aet, 


S U P R E ME  C O U RT   OF  J U D I C A T U RE  

(Ireland):— 

767.	  Account   of  Receipts  and  Payments  in  the  year  ended  30th  September  1902  ; j 
( 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  19.) 

printed. 12  -

- 

-

-

-

-

S U P R E ME  C O U RT   OF  J U D I C A T U RE   (Probate,  Divorce,  and Admiralty  Division)-.— 

768.	  Order  relating  to  the  Classification  and  Salaries  of  the  Clerks  in  the  Admiralty 

T.\ 

Registry 

-

S U P R E ME  C O U RT   O F  J U D I C A T U RE   (Public  Records)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 5 6. 

S U R R EY   (Polling  Districts) 

;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 1 5.  


S W A Z I L A N D;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  3 3 8.  


T A X A T I O N,  L O C AL  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  4 8 0 - 4 8 7.	

\ 

T A X A T I ON   OF  N A T I V ES   (British  South Africa); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 2 2, 

T A X ES  A ND  I M P O S TS   : — 

769.	  Return  showing  the  Rates   of  Duties,  Taxes,  or  Imposts  collected  by  Imperial) 
- I 
j 

Officers, for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1903, &c.;  printed  3T3 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  303.) 

-  

-

-

T E A C H E R S'  P E N S I ON  F U ND   (Ireland)  :—  


770.  Report  on  the  Valuation  thereof  on  the  31st  December  1900 

T E C H N I C AL  E D U C A T I ON   (Application  of  Funds  by  Local  Authorities):— 

771.	  Return  relative  thereto  for  1901-2  ;  printed  226 

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  200.) 

772.  Ditto 

- 

ditto 

- 

for  1902-3 

T E C H N I C AL  E D U C A T I ON   (Local  Authorities  in  Scotland);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  4 6 8,  4 6 9. 

T E C H N I C AL 

I N S T R U C T I ON  A C T,  1 8 89   : — 

773.	  Minutes under  the  Act,  sanctioning  Subjects   to  be  taught  under  Clause  8 for  certain ) 
- ) 
-

Counties,  Boroughs,  &c. 

.  

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

774-5.  Ditto 

ditto 

ditto 	

T E L E G R A P HS   (Foreign-written  Press  Telegrams)-.— 

776.  Telegraph  (Foreign-written  Anglo-Norwegian  and  Anglo-Swedish  Press  Telegram)> 
_) 
-

Regulations,  1903  . 

- 

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

777.  Telegraph  (Foreign-written  Anglo-Danish  Press  Telegram)  Regulations,  1903 

T E L E G R A P H S,  P O ST  O F F I C E;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 2 8. 

T E M P O R A RY  L A WS   : — 

778.	  Register  of  Temporary  Laws 

for  the  Fourth  Session   of  the  Twenty-seventh 

Parliament  of  the  United  Kingdom;	  printed  152 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  149.) 

T E R M I N A B LE  A N N U I T I ES   (National  Debt  Act,  1883) ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O S.   536,  537. 

T H A M ES  C O N S E R V A N CY   : — 

779.	  General  Report   of  the  Conservators  for  the  year  1902, with  Statement  of  Accounts i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  139.)  1 

for  the  same year;  printed  139  -

- 

T O B A GO  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 7 6. 

T R A DE  A ND  C O M M E R C E,  F O R E I GN  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  3 4 0. 

T R A DE  A ND  I N D U S T R Y,  B R I T I SH  A ND  F O R E I G N;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 1 7. 

T R A DE  A ND  P E O P L E,  C O N D I T I ON  O F;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 9 4. 

T R A DE  A ND  N A V I G A T I ON  

: — 

780.	  Accounts  relating  to  Trade  and  Navigation  of  the  United  Kingdom, for  each  month , 

/ 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  26.) 

in  1903 ;  printed  18 

T R A DE  B E T W E EN  T HE  U N I T ED  K I N G D O M,  C A N A D A,  A ND  G E R M A N Y :— 

781.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  412 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  328.) 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903,  


3  0  4 

11 

12 

by  Act, 

353 

164 

Command, 

by  Order of 
last  Session,
28  July. 

382 

by  Aet. 

by  Aet. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

^pursuant to 

Report of 

Select  Com­
mittee on
Expiring
*Laws, 1866. 

by  Act.  


11 


2 5  7 


	




 


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I N D EX 

to  the  ONE 1  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-EIGHTH  YOLUME. 

[1903 

A C C O U N TS  A ND  P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

Ordered. 

T R A D E,  B O A RD  O F;  V.  A C C O U N T S,  N OS  1 1 1,  1 1 2. 

T R A DE   (British  Colonies with Foreign  Countries)  :— 
782.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  397

T R A DE   (Colonies  and United  Kingdom):— 

. 

. 

. 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  322.) 

390 

783.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  334  	

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  262.) 

T R A DE  D I S P U T ES   : — 

784.  Return  relative  thereto,  for  the  ten  years  1893-1902  ;  printed  113  -

-

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No,  110.) 

-> 
I 

T R A DE   (East  India)  :  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  2 6 6. 

T R A DE   (Foreign  Countries and British  Possessions):  — 

785.  Annual  Statement  for  1902.  Vol.   I. 

786.  Ditto 

- 

ditto 

- 

Yol.  II.  	

326 

103 

King's
Command. 

T R A DE  M A R K S,  P A T E N T S,  D E S I G NS  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O S.  5 8 0,  5 8 1. 

T R A DE   O F  B R I T I SH  P O S S E S S I O N S :— 

787.  Statement  of  the  Value  of  the  Trade  of  the  various  British  Colonies  and  Possessions i 	
with  the  United  Kingdom,  other  British  Possessions, and Foreign  Couutries  in  1901 j 

King's
Command. 

T R A D E,  P R E F E R E N T I AL 

;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 2 9. 

T R A DE  R E P O R TS  

: — 

Diplomatic, and  Consular Reports  (Annual  Series)  : 

788.  Reports,  Nos.  292a>to  2935 

-	

7891  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2936  to  2939 

790.  Report,  No.  2940 

791.  Ditto 

-  No.  2941 

792.  Ditto 

-  No.  2942 

793.  Ditto 

-  No.  2943 

794.  Reports,  Nos.  2944  to  2946 

795.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2947  to  2949 

796.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2950  and  2951 

797.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2952   to  2958  	

798.  Ditto 

-  Nos. 2959  and  2960  ­

799.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2961   to  2963 

800.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2964   to  2966 

801.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2967  and  2968  ­

802.	  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2969  and  2970  -

803.	  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2971  to  2975 

804.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2976  to  2978 

-

-	

805.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2979  to  2982 

806.  Report,  No.  2983  ­

807.  Reports,  Nos.  2984  to  2986 

808.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  2987   to  2990 

809.  Ditto 

Nos.  2991  to  2993 

810.  Ditto 

Nos.  2994  and 2995  ­

811.  Ditto 

Nos.  2996 to  3000 

812.  Ditto 

Nos.  3001 to  3005 

813.  Ditto  Nos.  3006  to  3008 

814.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  3009  to  3015 

King's
Command 

j  King's
| Command. 
j  King's
| Command. 
King's
Command. 

f  King's
j  Command. 
(  King's
| Command. 
j  King's
| Command, 
j  King's
( Command. 
(  King's
( Command. 

-! Command 
( 
(Recess). 
|  King's
| Command. 
f  King's
| Commdnd. 
(  King's
) Command. 
|  King's
| Command. 
(  King's
| Command. 
King's
Command. 

(  King's
] Command. 

(  King's
\ Command. 
I  King's
) Command. 
j  King's
j Command . 

Command
(Red 

"j  Command,, 
]  King's
j  Command, 
j  King's
I Command, 
(  King's
| Command, 
(  King's
I Command. 
J  King's
I  Command. 

	
 
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A C C O U N TS  A ND   P A  P ER  S—continued.  	

Ordered. 

Presented. 

T R A DE	   R E P O R T S —  c o n t i n u e d. 

815.  Reports,  Nos.  3016  to  3019 

-	

816.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  3020   to  3026  	

817.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  3027   to  3030 

818.	  Ditto 

-  Nos.  3031   to  3033 

819.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  3034  and  3035  	

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-	

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

820.  Ditto

  Nos.  3036  and  3037­

-

-

821.  Ditto 

-  Nos.  3038  to  3041 

-

_ 

-

822.  Ditto 

­   N<.s. 3042 to  3048 

823.  Ditto 

­   Nos.  3049  to  3051 

' -

-

-

. 

-

-

-

" -

-

824.  Ditto 

­   Nos.  3052  to  3055 

825.  Ditto 

­   Nos.  3056  and  3057

-

-

-

826.  Ditto 

­   Nos.  3058 to  3065 

-

_ 

-

-

-

„

-

-

-

-

. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

„ 

-

-

Diplomatic  and  Consular  Reports  (Miscellaneous

  Series): 

827.  Reports,  Nos.  587  and  588 

828.  Report,  No.  589 

829.  Ditto  ­   No.  590

830.  Ditto  ­   No.  591 

' 

831.  Ditto  ­   No.  592 

832.  Ditto

  ­

  No.  593­

833.  Ditto  -  No.  594

834.  Ditto  -  No.  595 

-

-

-

T R A DE  R E P O R TS  

(Extracts):— 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

835.	  Extracts  relating  to  particular  Trades  and  Industries  received  during  the  year  1902 

(Coal) 

-

T R A DE  R E P O R TS   (Index)  :— 

King's 
Command. 
King's
Command. 

<  King's
I  Command. 
(  King's
I Command. 
King's
Command. 

King's
Command. 

King's 

Command. 

King's 
I  Command. 
J  King's 
j  Command. 
|  King's 
j  Command. 
(  King's 
J  Command. 
|  King's 
1 Command. 

I  King's 

Command 
I  (Recess). 
[  King's 
| Command, 
[  King's 
i  Command. 
'  King's 

Command. 

'  King's 

Command, 

King's
Command. 

King's

Command, 

King's 
Command. 

J  King's
'  Command 
(Recess). 

29t) 

307 

310 

329 

334 

339 

350 

359 

381 

413 

406 

422 

5 

168 

182 

197 

226 

296 

307 

406 

5 

836.	  Index  to  Reports  of  His  Majesty's  Representatives  Abroad   on  Trade  and  Subjects  of i 
/ 

General  Interest,  1902 

King's 
Command. 

1 15 

T R A DE  U N I O NS   (Friendly  Societies);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  345. 

T R A I N S,  W O R K M E N 'S  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  9 0 7. 

T R A M W AY  O R D E R S :— 

837.  Report   of  Proceedings  under  the  Tramways  Act,  1870,  during  the  Session   of  1903 

T R A M W A YS  A ND  L I G HT  R A I L W A YS   (Street  and Road)  : — 

838.	  Return  of  Street and  Road  Tramways  and Light  Railways authorised   by  Parliament,) 
' ( 

with  Accounts,  &c., to  30th  June  1903  ;  printed  405  - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  324.) 

T R A M W A YS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  B I L L S :— 

839.	  Memorandum  stating  the  nature  of  the  Proposals  contained  in  the  Provisional) 
Orders  included  in  the  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  1)  Bill  [lords]  A 
printed  329 
} 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  260.) 

840.  Ditto 

-

-  ditto 

(No.   2)  Bill  [Lords]  ;  printed  307  - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  250.) 

T R A N S P O R TS   (South  African  War)  :— 

841.  Return  relative  thereto;  printed  422 

-	 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  354.) 

T R A N S V A AL  

: — 

842.  Papers  relating  to,.the  Criminal  Procedure  Code,  1903  (Ordinance  No.   1) 

British  Indians: 

843.	  Despatch  from  the  Governor  relative  thereto  ­

Colonial  Probates  Act;  v.  Accounts,  No.  172.  


T R A V E R S'  F O U N D A T I O N,  G R E E N W I CH  H O S P I T AL  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O S.  3 6 6,  3 6 7. 

T R E A S U RY  C H E ST  

844.	  Account 

printed  6 

: — 
for  1901-2,  with  Report   of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General; i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  4.)  J 

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HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

[1903. 

A C C O U N TS  A ND 

P A P E R S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

T R E A TY	   S E R I ES  

: — 
No.  17,  1902 : 

845.	  Final  Protocol  with  China  for  the  resumption  of  Friendly  Relations

. 

. 

. 

No.  1,  1903 : 

846.	  Convention  with  Belgium  regulating  Telephonic  Communication 

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No.  2,  1903  : 

847.	  Convention  with  France  for  the  Exchange   of  Insured  and  Uninsured  Parcels 
. 
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between  France  and  Gibraltar 

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. 

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-

-

-

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No.  3,  1903 : 

848.	  Accession  of  Korea  to  the  Geneva  Convention 

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-

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-

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No.  4,  1903: 

849.	  Convention  with  the  United  States  for  the  adjustment   of  the  Boundary  between 
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Canada and  Alaska 

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-

-

-

-

-

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No,  5,  1903 : 

850.	  Convention  with  Denmark  regulating certain  Fisheries 

No.  6,  1903: 

851.	  Accession  of  Guatemala to  the  Geneva  Convention 

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-

No.  7,  1903: 

852.	  International  Convention  relative  to  Bounties  on  Sugar  -

» 

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

No.  8,  1903  : 

853.	  Protocol  with  Venezuela  relating   to  the  Settlement  of  Claims,  &c.  -

* 

No.  9,  1903  : 

854.	  Convention  with  the  Netherlands  regulating  the  Allowances   to  Witnesses  in  Fishery

Cases 

No.  10,  1903 : 

855.	  Commercial  Convention  with  Persia

-

-

-

-

No.  11,  1903 : 

Ordered. 

I  King's 
< Command, 
(Reiesi). 

King's 

Command 

(Recess). 


King's

Command 


Command. 


King's

Command. 


King's 

Command 


Command. 


King's 

Command. 


King's

Command 

(Recess). 


King's 

Command, 


{ King's

Command. 

856.	  Accession  of  Denmark  to  the  International  Union  for  the  Protection   of  Literary  and 
-

Artistic  Works

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

T R I N I D A D :— 

857.  Papers  relating  to  the  recent  Disturbances  at  Port   of  Spain 

858.  Report   of  the  Commission  of Inquiry 

-

T R I S T AN	   D A  C U N HA  

: — 

859.  Further  Correspondence  relating  thereto 

-	

-	

-

-

-

-

-

T R U S T EE  S A V I N GS  B A N K S :— 

860.  Eleventh  Annual  Report   of  the  Proceedings  of  the  Inspection  Committee   of  Trustee )
- I 
j 

Savings  Banks, for  the  year ended  20th  November  1902 ;	   printed  19 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  30.) 

-

-

861.	  Return  showing  Particulars   of  each  Savings  Bank  in  England  and  Wales,  Scotland,)

Ireland,  and  the  Channel  Islands,  and  Particulars  of  Deposits,  &c.,  for  the  year   > 
ended  20th  November  1902 ;  printed  242  -
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  211.) 

-

-

King's 

Command. 


King's

Command. 

King's

Command. 


Command. 


by  Act.  


226 

T U R K E Y :— 

No.  1,  1903  : 

862.	  Correspondence  respecting  the  Affairs  of  South  Eastern  Europe 

-

No.  2,  1903 : 

863.	  Further  Correspondence  relating  thereto 

No.  3,  1903  : 

864.  Further  Correspondence  relating  thereto 

-

-

-

-

-

-

. 

• -

-

-

-

_ 

I  U G A N DA  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o s.

  8 ,  2 4 6. 

U G A N DA	   R A I L W AY  A C T S,  1 8 96  A ND  1 9 0 0 :— 

; 

865.  Accounts  of  Money  issued  from  the  Consolidated  Fund  under  the  Acts,  Money )

! 

expended  and Securities created t )  31st  March  1902,  wiih  Report  of' the  Comptroller  I 
and  Auditor  General;  printed 222 
j 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  196.) 

-

I  U G A N DA  R A I L A V AY  
! 

866.  Return  relative  thereto  -

-

(Materials):— 

|  King's 

Command, 

King's

Command. 


.King's
!  Command. 

by  Act, 

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A C C O U N TS  A ND  PAPERS—continued. 

ULTIMUS'  H^SBES   (Scotland)  (Account  and List  of  Estates)  :— 

867.	  Abstract Account of  the  Receipts  and  Payments  of  the  King's  and  Lord  Treasurer's] 
Remembrancer,  Scotland,  and  List of  Estates  which  fell  to  the  Crown  as  Uitimus  V 
"Hseres  during  the  year  1902 ;  printed  132  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  131.) 

- 

j 

-

U N I T ED	   S T A T ES  (NO.   1,  1 9 0 3 ) :— 

868.  Convention  for  the  adjustment  of  the  Boundary  between  Canada  and  Alaska 

U N I V E R S I T I ES  O P . O X F O RD  AND  C A M B R I D GE  A C T,  1 8 7 7 :— 

Cambridge: 

869.  Statute  under  the  A c t  ;  printed  68  -

870.  Ditto  -

-  ditto 

printed  178 

871.	  Ditto  -

-  ditto 

printed  178 

Oxford: 

872.  Statute  under  the  A c t;  printed   68  -

873.  Ditto 

r 

-  ditto 

printed  68  ­

874.  Ditto  -

-  ditto 

printed  178 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  80.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  171.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  172.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  78.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  79.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  169.) 

875.  Ditto  -

-  ditto 

printed  178 

-' 

(Sess. Papers,  No.  170.) 

U N I V E R S I T I ES  (Scotland)  A C T,   1889  (Ordinance) 

:— 

of  History  and ArchEeology  in  the  University  of  Aberdeen  ;	  printed  86 

876.  Ordinance  No.  V I I.  (Aberdeen,  No.   1)  (Foundation  of  the  Burnett-Fletcher  Chair] 
- > 
I 
877.	  Ordinance  No.  V I I I.  (Glasgow,  No.   3)  (Foundation  of  Professorship  of  Geology,) 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  166.) 

(Sess.  Papers,   No  93.) 

&c.;  printed  174 

- 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Ordered. 

Presented. 

126 

132 

(  King's
< Command 
(Recess). 
( 

by  Act 

by  Act„ 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

5 

68 

178 

178 

68 

68 

178 
178 

by  Act. 

86 

by  Act. 

174 

U N I V E R S I TY  C O L L E G E,  L I V E R P O OL   (College  Charter  Act,  1 8 7 1 );   v.  ACCOUNTS,  No.  169. 

U N I V E R S I TY  E D U C A T I ON   IN  I R E L A ND   (Royal  Commission):— 
878.  Final  Report   of  the  Commissioners,  with  Appendix 

U N I V E R S I TY   OF  A B E R D E E N :— 

879.	  Annual  Statistical  Report   of  the  University  for  1901-2  ;  printed  6 -

- ) 
) 
880.  Abstract   of  Accounts  of  the  University  for  the  year  ending  15th  September  1902   ; ) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  52.)  J 
- 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  11.) 

printed4

3 

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-

-

-

-

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-	

U N I V E R S I TY   OF  E D I N B U R GH   : — 

August  1902  ;  printed  6 

881.  Report  on  the  state  of  the  Finances  of  the  University  for  the  year  ending  31st) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  12.)  1 
- i 
I 

882.  Annual  Statistical  Report  ofthe  University  for  1901-2  ;  printed  7 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  13.) 

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(  King's
j Command. 

by  Act. 

by  Act.  . 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

U N I V E R S I T  Y  OF  G L A S G O W :  — 

883.  Annual  Statistical  Report,  &c.  ofthe  University  for  the  year  1901-2;  printed  7 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  14.) 

- \ 
/ 

by  Act. 

48 

.6 

43 

6 

7 

7 

884.  Abstract  of  Accounts  of  the  University  for  the  year  ending  30th  September  1902  ; i 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  261.)  J 

printed  329 

by  Act. 

329 

U N I V E R S I TY   OF  IRELAND,  R O Y A  L  ;  v.  ACCOUNTS,  NOS.  7 0 2,  7 0 3. 

U N I V E R S I T  Y  OF  LONDON  A C T  ,  1 8 9 8  :  — 

885.  Amendment  of  Section  113  of  the  Statutes  of  the  University  ;  printed  174 

U N I V E R S I TY   OF  S A I NT  A N D R E WS   : — 

886.  Annual  Statistical  Report  for  the  year  1901-2  ;  printed  116 

887.  Abstract  of  Accounts  for  the  year  ending  30th  September  1902 ;  printed  115  ­

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  113.) 

U R B AN  D I S T R I C T .?  

(Ireland):— 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  114.) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  164.) 

by  Act. 

174 

by  Act. 

by  Act. 

116 

115 

888.  Return  relative  thereto ;  printed  268 

­  

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  228.) 

55 

268 

V A C C I N A T I O N,  B I R T H S  ,  D E A T H S  ,  M A R R I A G E S,  A ND   (Scotland);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  7 8  . 

V E N E Z U E LA 

(NO.   1,  1 9 0 3)   : — 

889.  Correspondence  respecting  the  Affairs  of  Venezuela

-

-

-

-

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—  V.  also  A C C O U N T S,  NO.  8 5 3. 

V E S S E L S,  B R I T I S H  ,  S O LD   TO  F O R E I G N E R S  ;  V.  A C C O U N T S , N o  .  1 2 3. 

VOL.  158. 

-Sess.  1903. 

3  p  2 

(  King's 

Command 

(  (Recess). 

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[IOOS. 

A C C O U N TS   A ND  P A P E R S —c o n t i n u e d. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

V E S S E LS  D E T A I N ED   (Merchant  Shipping Act,  1894)  ;  v.   A C C O U N T S,   No.  517. 

V I C T O R IA   (the  Constitution Act,  1 9 0 3)   : — 
890.  Copy  thereof  ;  printed  216 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  190.) 

by  Act. 

2 16 

V I C T U A L L I NG  Y A RD  M A N U F A C T U R I NG  A C C O U N TS   (Navy)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  5 6 6. 

V O L U N T E ER  R I F LE  R A N G ES   (Army); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 2. 

V O L U N T E E R S :— 

891.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  159 

-

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  154.) 

1 by Address, 
I 

1 36 

1 56

V O TE   ON  A C C O U NT  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 5 9. 

W A G ES  A ND  E F F E C TS   OF  D E C E A S ED  S E A M EN   : — 

892.	  Account  of  the  Sums  received  and  paid  for  the  Wages  and  Effects  of  Deceased |
I 

Seamen  in  the  year  ended  31st  March  1902 ;  printed  43  (Sess.  Papers,  No.  51.) 

King's 
Command. 

1 8

W A G ES  A ND  P R O F I TS   IN  C O AL  M I N I NG   : — 

893.  Return  relati ve  thereto;  printed  222 

-

( Sess.  Papers,  No.  197.) 

1 45 

222 

W A G E S,  C H A N G ES   I N  (Board  of  Trade)  (Labour  Department);  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  1 1 2. 

W AR  O F F I CE   (Public  Records)  %  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N O.  6 5 7.  


W A RS   I N  S O U TH  A F R I CA  A ND  C H I NA   (Cost  and Expenditure)  -.—  


894.  Return  relative  thereto  to  31st  March  1903 ;  printed  132  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  130.) 

1 26 

1 32 

W A T E  R  C O M P A N I E S,  M E T R O P O L I T AN  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  N o.  5 2 2. 

W A T ER  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  B I LL   [Lords']  :— 

895.	  Memorandu

Memorandumm  statin
included  in the  Bill;  printed  300 

statingg ththee  natur

naturee  ooff  the Proposals  contained  in the Provisional  Orders i 
) 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  247.) 

-

W A T ER  O R D E R S,  G AS  A ND  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  3 4 6 - 3 4 8. 

W A T E  R  T U BE  B O I L E RS   (Navy); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  5 6 7. 

W E I G H TS  A ND  M E A S U R ES   : — 

896.	  Report  by  the  Board  of  Trade  of  their Proceedings  under  the Weights  and Measures )
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  334.)  1 

Acts  ;  printed  412 

-

3 00 

3 00 

by  Act. 

4 12 

W E I - H A I - W EI  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  1 8 1,  3 3 6.  


W E L L I N G T ON  C O L L E GE   : —  


897.  Report  of  the  Governors  for  1902,  with  Accounts

-

-

-

-

-

-

(  King's 
(  Command, 

2 46

W E L SH 

I N T E R M E D I A TE  E D U C A T I ON  A C T,  1 8 89  

(Board  of  Education);  v.  A C C O U N T S, 

No.  110.  


W E ST 

I N D I ES   : —  


898.  Report  on  Excise  Restrictions  in  force  in  the  West  Indies  and  British  Guiana 

(  King's
)  Command. 

3 46 

W E ST  R I D I NG   OF  T HE  C O U N TY   OF  Y O RK   (Polling  Districts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  6 1 6,  6 1 7. 

W H O L E S A LE  A ND  R E T A IL  P R I C ES  :  — 

899.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  397 

-

(Sess. Papers,  No.  321.) 

3 90 

3 97 

W H O L E S A LE  T A I L O R I NG   (Factory  and  Workshop  Acts)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,   No.  3 1 3. 

W I L TS   (Inquiry  into  Charities)  ;  v.  A C C O U N T S,  NOS.  3 9 4 - 3 9 6. 

W I N ES  I M P O R T ED   : — 

900.  Return relative  thereto  for  1902 ;  printed  101  -

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  100.) 

6 9 

101 

W I N T ER  A S S I Z ES  A C T S,  1 8 76  A ND  1 8 7 7 :— 

901.  Seven  Orders in  Council relating  to  the  ensuing  Winter  Assizes 

by  Act. 

3 38 

W O M E N 'S  F R A N C H I SE  A C T,   1902  (New  South  Wales);  v.  A C C O U N T S,   NO.  570.  


W O O D S,  F O R E S T S,  A ND  L A ND  R E V E N U E S :— 

902.  Abstract  Accounts  of  the  Commissioners  for  the  year  ending  31st  March  1902,)

with  Report  of  the  Comptroller  and  Auditor  General;	  printed  19 

-

-

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  28.) 
(Sess.  Papers,  No.  232.) 

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by  Act. 

1 9 

by  Act. 

2 74 

903.  Eighty-first  Report  of  the  Commissioners;  printed  274 

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A C C O U N T  S  A N  D  P A P E E S - c m / m « e r f. 

Ordered. 

Presented. 

W O O L L E  N  A ND  C O T T ON  G O O DS  A ND  C U T L E R   Y  (Exports);  v.   ACCOUNTS,  NO.  3 0 8. 

W O R K H O U SE  A C C O U N TS   (Departmental  Committee):— 

904.  Report,  with  Appendices 

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_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

W O R K H O U SE  I N F I R M A R I ES   ( Ireland)  (Nuns  Employed)  :— 

{  King's 
<  Command 
I  (Recess). 

4 

905.  Return  relative  thereto  ;  printed  120 

-

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(Sess.  Papers,  No.  115.) 

1 03 

115 

W O R K M E N 'S  COMPENSATION   : — 

906.  Statistics of  Proceedings  under  the  Workmen's  Compensation  Act,  1897  and  1900,) 
- j 

and the  Employers'  Liability  Act,  1880,  during  the  year  1902 

-  

-

King's 
Command. 

4 05 

W O R K M E N '  S  C O M P E N S A T I ON  SCHEMES   (Friendly  Societies)  ;  r.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  345. 

W O R K M E N 'S  T R A I NS   : — 

907.  Return  relating  thereto ;  printed 4 2  - 

(Sess.  Papers,  No.  347.) 

417 

4 21 

Y E O M A N R Y,  I M P E R I A  L  (Army)  ;  v.  ACCOUNTS,  No.  46. 

Y O R K S H I RE  D A L ES  R A I L W A  Y  C O M P A NY  (Railways)  (Certificates) 

:  v.  A C C O U N T S,  No.  6 7 9. 

Y O R K  ,  W E S  T  R I D I NG  (Polling  Districts)-,  v.  A C C O U N T S,  Nos.  6 1 6,  6 1 7. 

Z A N Z I B AR   (Africa); 

v.  A C C O U N T S,  NO.   3 . 

A C C O U N TS  AND  P A P E RS  :  	

—  Ordered,  12,  &c. 

Addressed  for,  8,  &c. 

Presented  by  Command,  5,  &c. 

——  By  Command,  pursuant  to  Address, 

286. 

By  Command,  during  Recess,  de­

livered  to  librarian  ofthe  House   of  Commons,  pursuant 
to  Standing  Order  of  14th  August  1896  :  4,  115,  215. 

Pursuant  to Resolution,  74,  79. 

Laid  upon  the  Table   by  Mr.  Speaker,  424. 

Laid  upon  the  Table   by  the  Clerk  of  the 
House,  by  Act,   7,  &c.  Pursuant  to "Report  of  Select 
Committee  on  Expiring  Laws  (1866),  152. 

; 

To  be  printed,  6,  &c. 

Laid  upon  the  Table   by  the  Clerk  of  the 

House,  to  be  printed,  40,  &c. 

By  Address,  69,  &c. 

By  Address  of  last  Session,  43,  &c. 

144,  424. 

Communicated  from the  Lords,  to be printed, 

. 

By  Order,  18,  &c. 

> 

By  Order  of  former  Session,  48,  &c. 

&c. 

Referred  to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  36, 

— 

—  By  Act,  5,  &c. 

House,  385,  397. 

—	  By  Order  of  last  Session,  5,  &c. 

Referred  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 

Pursuant  to  Standing  Order  158a, 

Order of  last  Session for  Return  discharged, 

79,  &c.  	

3 9 7. 

ADDENBROOKE'S  HOSPITAL ; Bill  to  confirm  a  Scheme of  the  Charity  Commissioners  for the  management of  the  Charity 
called  A d  ienbrooke's  Hospital,  in  the  Town  of  Cambridge,  in  the  County  of  Cambridge,  regulated  by  the  Act  of  the 
seventh year  of  George  the  Third, Chapter  ninety-nine  ;  presented,  aud  ordered   to  be  read  a  second  time,  74.  St-cond 
Reading  deferred,  122,  12,%  132,  143.  Bill  read  a  second  lime,  and  committed,  180.  Bill  considered  in  Committee, 
and  reported,  185.  Considered,  as  amended,  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 265.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  409. 
(Cited  as Addenbrooke"s Hospital  Scheme  Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

A D D R E S S ES  S 

O F  T H A N KS   : — 

KING'S  SPEECH ;  Motion  for  Address  of  Thanks  to  His  Majesty  for  His  Most  Gracious  Speech   at  the 
opening  of  Parliament,  and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned;  resumed,  and  further  adjourned. 8. 
Resumed  ;  Amendment  proposed  (Housing  of  the  Working  Classes),  but  not  made   on  Di vision  ;  Main 
Question again proposed, and, at half past  Seven, Debate adjourned  ;  resumed  ;  another Amendment  proposed 
(British  Intelests  in  China, anil Persia),  and  withdrawn  ;  Main  Question  again  proposed,  and,  at  Midnight, 
Debate  adjourned, 9.  Proceedings  on Address to  have precedence,  11.  Debate resumed  on Main  Question  : 
another  Amendment  proposed  (Provision  of  Work  for 
the  Unemployed),  not  made  on  Division ;  another 
Amendment  proposed  (London  and  Globe  Finance  Corporation),  and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate 
adjourned;  resumed,  and  Amendment  not  made  on  Division;  another  Amendment  proposed  (Ministers
of  the  Crown and  Public  Companies), and,  at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  11.  Resumed;  Amendment  not 
made  on  Division;  another  Amendment  {Condition  of  the Navy),  withdrawn;  another  Amendment  (Deer
Forests,  Scotland),  not  made  on  Division;  Main  Question  again  proposed,  and,  at  half-past  Five, 
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A D D R E S S ES   —continued. 

OF  THANKS—continued. 

Debate  adjourned,  15.  Resumed  ;  Amendment  proposed  (Land  Forces,  Organisation),  and,   at  half-past 
Seven,  Debate  adjourned,  19.  Resumed,  and  further  adjourned,  25.  Resumed,  arid,   at  half-past  Seven, 
Debate adjourned  ;  resumed;  Amendment  not  made  on Division  ;  Main  Question  again  proposed,  and,  at 
Midnight, Debate adjourned, 33.  Resumed; another Amendment  proposed (Land  (Conference Report,  Ireland), 
and  withdrawn;  another  Amendment  proposed  (Imporiation  of  Canadian  Cattle),  and,  at  half-past  Seven, 
Debate  adjourned,  34.  Resumed  ;  Amendment  not  made  on  Division  ;  Main  Question  again  proposed,  and 
Debate  adjourned,  35.  Resumed  :  another  Amendment  proposed  (.Immigration  of  Destitute  Aliens),  and 
withdrawn;  another  Amendment  proposed  (Military  Expenditure  (East  India),  but  not  made;  another 
Amendment  proposed  (Irish  Railway  Charges),  and  withdrawn;  Main  Question  put,  and  agreed  t o; 
Address  agreed  to  ;  to  be  presented  by  Privy  Councillors  or  Members  of  His  Majesty's  Household,  36. 
King's  Answer,  42. 

R E L A T I VE   TO  S P E C I AL  M A T T E R S : —• 

C H E W 'S  F O U N D A T I ON  ;   Resolution  praying  His  Majesty   to  withhold  His  Consent  from  the  Scheme  under 
the  Endowed  Schools  Act,  1869,  and  amending  Acts,  for  the  management   of  the  Charity  of  Chew's 
Foundation,  in  the  Parish  of  Dunstable,  in  the  County  of  Bedford,  founded  by  Deed  of  the  16th  day  of 
September  1724;  132.  King's  Answer,  231. 

M I L I T A RY  MANOEUVRES   (Order 

in  Council);  Resolution  praying  His  Majesty   to  make  the  Order  in 
Council  under  the  Military  Manoeuvres  Act,  1897,  a  draft   of  which  was presented  to this  House  on  the 
17th day  of  February  last,  181..  King's  Answer,  231. 

To  be  presented  by  Privy  Councillors  or  Members  of  His  Majesty's  Household,  36,  132,  181. 

QUESTIONS  N E G A T I V ED   ON  D I V I S I ON   : — 

For  Address  relative   to  Army  (Officers  Removed),  59. 

A D J O U R N M E NT  MOTIONS 

u n d er 

S T A N D I NG 

O R D ER 

A G R I C U L T U R AL  S T A T I S T I C S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

N o.  10.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

A D M I R A L TY  O F F I C E. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

A D U L T E R A T ED  B U T T E R,  S A LE  o f.  V i de  S A LE  o f. 

A D V E R T I S E M E N TS  

(Foreign 

Countries). 

Vide  A c  - ' 

COUNTS. 

A F R I C A.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

AGED  PENSIONERS;  Bill  to  provide  Pensions  for  the Aged 
Deserving  Poor  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  13.  Read  a second  time, and  committed  to 
a  Select  Committee,  192.  Committee  nominated;  power 
to  send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records  ;  Five  to  be  the 
Quorum,  243.  Report  and  Minutes  of  former  Select 
Committees  referred,  276. 
Special  Report  from  the 
Select  Committee,  and  Bill  reported,  without  Amend-
ment,  354. 

AGED  PENSIONERS  (A7«.  2)  ;  Bill  to  provide  Pensions  for 
the  Aged  Deserving  P o o r;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a  second  time,  32.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
192,  219. 

AGED  PENSIONERS  (N o.  3) ;  Bill  to  provide  Pensions  for 
the  Aged  Deserving  Poor;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a second  time,  141.  Second  Reading  deferred,  192, 
219. 

A G R A R I AN	   O F F E N C ES  (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

A G R A R I AN  O U T R A G ES   (Ireland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

A G R I C U L T U R AL  E D U C A T I ON   in  E L E M E N T A RY  SCHOOLS  ; 
Bill  for  promoting  Agricultural  Education  and  Nature 
Study  in  Public  Elementary  Schools  ;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  391. 

A I R D R IE 

a nd  C O A T B R I D GE  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER  C O N­

FIRMATION  ;  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating  to  Airdrie  and  Coatbridge  Tramways:  ordered; 
presented  accordingly, and  ordered  to be  considered,  376. 
Considered,  380.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  386. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  413. 
(Cited  as  Airdrie  and 
Coatbridge  Tramways  Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

ALEXANDRA  P A RK  and  PALACE  ;  R e p o rt  f r om  the  Select 

In 

Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  on  Petition  for  leave 
to  deposit  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  237. 
the  case  of 
Petition  for  Bill,  Standing  Order  70  suspended,  and 
Examiners  to  sit  and  proceed  to-morrow,  241.  Report 
from  the  Examiners,  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  have not  been  complied  with,  referred 
to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  245. 
Petition  for  Bill  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on 
Standing  Orders,  245.  Report,  That 
the  Standing-
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  253.  Report  read  ; 
Bill  ordered,  253.  Read  the  first  time,  257.  Read  a
second  time,  and  committed,  268.  Reported,  without 
Amendment,  309.  Day  appointed  for  Third  Reading, 
317.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed,  321.  Agreed 
to  by  the  Lords,  367. 
(Cited  as  Alexandra  Park  and 
Palace  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

A L I EN  I M M I G R A T I ON  

(Royal  Commission).  Vide  A C-

COUNTS. 

' 

A L I E N S.  V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

C R I M I N A L. 

A G R I C U L T U RE   and  T E C H N I C AL  INSTRUCTION  

V i de  SUPPLY. 

A G R I C U L T U R E,  B O A RD  o f.  V i de  A C C O U N T S.  B O A RD  o f. 

A G R I C U L T U RE  

(Wales)  ;  Motion,  That,  in  the  opinion 
of  this  House,  the  recommendations  of  the  Welsh  Land 
Commission  demand  the 
immediate  consideration  of 
Parliament;  amended,  by  inserting,  alter  the  second 
"  the,"  the  word  "unanimous,"  and  agreed  to  ;  Resolu­
tion, 85. 

(Ireland).  ALKALI,  &C.  WORKS  ;  Bill  to  consolidate  and  amend  the 
'  Alkali,  &e.  Works  Regulation  Acts,  1881,  and  1892; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  418. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn, 
424, 

A L K A L I,  & c.  W O R KS  R E G U L A T I ON  A C T S. 

V i de  A C-

COUNTS. 

A L L O T M E N TS   (Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

A LL 

 
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A L  L  S A I N T S,  P O P L AR   (Rote  Abolition)  [LordsJ;  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  145. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
145.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with :  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  158.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
177.  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now read  a second  time ; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  but  not  made  ; 
Main  Question  put;  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  190.  Reported,  without  Amendment,  213. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  without  Amendment, 
(Cited  as All  Saints,  Poplar  (Rate  Abolition),  Act, 
221. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

A L T E R A T I O NS   in  t he  BOOB:   o f  COMMON  P R A Y E R. 

V i de 

' A C C O U N T S. 

A M E N D M E N T S: 

Made,  277,  278,  &c. 
To  Resolutions,  by 

inserting  words,  85. 
By  leaving  out  words,  and  inserting  other  words,  88. 
On  appointment  of  a  Select  Committee,  by  inserting 
words,  133. 

—^ 

Withdrawn  :—On  Bills 

insert  Words,  197.  To  leave  out  words,  204. 
to  insert  other  words,  205,  398.   To  add  words,  205. 

in  Committee,  to 
In  order 

words,  313,  323. 

On  consideration,  as  amended, 

to  insert 

—  Not  made  :—On  Bills  in  Committee,  to 
leave  out  words,  in  order  to  insert  other  words,  204, 
205.   To  add  words,  398. 

—	 

On  consideration,  as amended,  to  leave  out 

words  and  insert  other  words,  313. 

A M E R I C AN  M A IL  S E R V I C E.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

ANCIENT  LIGHTS ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
Easements  of  L i g h t;  ordered  ;  presented  accordingly, 
and  read  the  first  time,  252. 

A N I M A L S,  C R U E L TY  t o.  Y i de  C R U E L T Y. 

A N K Y L O S T O M I O S I S.  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

A N T R I M,  D O W N,  A R M A G H,  and  B E L F A ST  E L E C T R IC 

P O W ER   [Lords]  ;  Report, That  the  Bill  should  originate 
in the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  15. 

On  Bills  : —  On  Second  Reading, 

"  six 

A N T R IM   (South  Division)  W R I T  .  Vide  ELECTIONS. 

months,"  93.  Resolution,  157,  160. 

: 

In  Committee,  words  inserted,  205,  399. 
By  leaving  out  words,  and  inserting  other  words,  205. 
By  inserting words, 205.   B y leaving  out words, 205, 278. 
(Private 

On  consideration,  as  amended 
Bill),  192.   By  inserting  words,  313,  315,  &c, 

;— 

Withdrawn  :— On  Address,  9,  15,  36.   To 
Motion  for  Ministry  of  Commerce,  45.  On  Report  of 
Supply,  to  reduce  number  of  men,  79. 

— r —  — 

On  Bills:  —  On  Second  Reading, 

"  six 

months,"  59,  97,  &e.  Resolution,  85,  109.  R e c o m­
mitted,  264. 

—  In  Committee,  to  leave  out  words  and 
insert other words, 204, 205, 250, &c,   To leave  out words, 
205,  2 )0,  &c.   To  insert  words,  399,  &c.   To  add  words, 
277,  399,  &c. 

: 

to  insert 
On  consideration,  as  amended, 
words,  322,  &c.   To  leave  out  words,  313,  &c.   To 
leave  out  words  and  insert  other  words,  205,  313,  &c. 

Not  made  :—On  Address,   to  add  words,  9, 
15, 33,  &c.  On  Question  for  New  Writ,   to  add  words, 
40.  On  Report  of  Supply,  lesser  sum,  72.  Ways 
and  Means  Committee,  to  leave  out  words,  in  order 
to  insert  other  words,  121.  On  a  Resolution  to  leave 
out  words  anu  add  other  words,  420. 

—	 

On  Bills  :—On  Second  Reading, 

"  six 

"  Three  months,"  350,  370."  Reso­

months,"  62,  77. 
lution,  167,  223,  &c.  Re-committed  to  the  former 
Committee,  244. 
On  commitment  to  a  Standing-
Committee,  110. 

! 

In  Committee, to leave  out  words  and  insert 
other  words,  204,  250,  &c.   To  insert  words,  198,  205, 
250,  &c.   To  add  words,  206.  Amended  words,  210. 
: 
—  On  consideration,  as  amended,  to  leave  out 
words  and  insert  other  words,  246,  312,  &c.  To  leave 
out  words,  313,  &c.   T o  leave  out  Clause,  318, &c.   To 
insert  words,  313,  314,  &c. 

.  —  On  Third  Reading,  "three  months,"  343. 
iS three 

of  Lords'  Amendments, 

On  consideration 
months,"  415. 

. To  AMENDMENTS made  :—On Bills in  Com­

mittee,  by  leaving  out  words  and  inserting  other  words, 
210,398.   By  inserting  words,  398. 

'—.  On  consideration,  as  amended,  by  adding 

words,  323. 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903, 

A R C H I T E C TS  

(Registration);  Bill   to  provide  for  the 

Registration  of  Architects ;  ordered  ;  presented  accord­
ingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  125.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  180,  199. 

A R G Y LL  W R I T.  V i de  E L E C T I O N S. 

A R K L OW  H A R B O U R.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

A R L EY  a nd  C O V E N T RY  R A I L W A Y.  V i de	

  C O V E N T R Y. 

A R M A GH  E L E C T R IC  P O W E R.  V i de  A N T R I M. 

A R M A G H,  K E A D Y, 

a nd  C A S T L E B L A Y N EY 

R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  CASTLEBLAYNEY. 

A R M Y,  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

(Appropriation  Account).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 
(Canteens,  §-c.).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 
( Civil Pensions  and  Gratuities).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

—  —  (Clothing  Factory).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

———  ( Commission  on  Dysentery).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Commissions).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

— (Estimates).	  Vide  A C C O U N T S.  


(Expenditure).  Vide  A C C O U N T S.  

(Imperial  Yeomanry).  Vide  A C C O U N T S.  


—	  (Land  Forces).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

—	  (Martial  Law  in  South  Africa).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 
—	  (Medical  Department).  Vide  A C C O U N T S.  


—	 

(Medical  Services).  Vide  S U P P L Y.  

(Memorandum  on  Estimates).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 
(Military  Works),  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Militia).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 
(Militia  Training  Establishments). 

Vide  AC­

COUNTS. 

(Officers'  Expenses).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 
(Ordnance  Factories).  Vide  A C C O U N T S.  S U P P L Y. 

(Pay, 

§c.). 

V i de  SUPPLY. 

(Physical  Condition of  Recruits).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 
(Promotions).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 
(  Recruiting).  Vide 
(Reserve).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

ACCOUNTS. 

—.	  (Retired  Pay,  &:c.).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

3  p  4 

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[i903. 

AKJIY—continued. 

(Special  Pensions).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Statement 

of  Excesses, 

1 9 0 1 - 2 )  . 

Yide  A C  ­

COUNTS. 

— 

(Superannuation  Allowances, tfrc.).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Supplementary  Estimates).  Yide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Training). 

Vide  S U P P LY 

(Amendments). 

(  Volunteer Rifle  Ranges).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

—  (Volunteers).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(  Warlike  and other Stores).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(  Works,  Buildings,  &c.  at  Home  and  Abroad). 

V i de  SUPPLY. 

A R MY   (Annual) ;  Bill  to provide, during twelve  months, for 
the  Discipline  and  Regulation  of  the  A r m y;  ordered; 
presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  80. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  87,  99.  Bill  read  a second 
time,  and  committed,  102.  Considered  in  Committee, 
and reported,  without  Amendment,  105.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  110.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  130. 
(Cited  as  Army  (Annual)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  136. 

ARMY  ENLISTMENT  ;  Motion,  That  this  House,  while 
welcoming the recent  War Office Memorandum  regardino; 
the  character  of  recruits, is  of  opinion  that,  in  order  to 
adequately  fit  the  British  soldier  for  his  duties  at  home 
and  abrofid,  greater  efforts  should  be  made  and  pre­
cautions  taKen to  secure  a  higher  standard  of  physique 
of  recruits  accepted;  and  that  as  regards  age  a  birth 
certificate  or  other  reliable  evidence  should,  wherever 
possible,  be  required,  no  man  being  accepted  or  retained 
who  is  known  or  believed  to  be  under  the  age of  eighteen 
years  :  Amendment  made, by  leaving  out  from  "  secure" 
to  the  end  of  the  Question,  and  adding  "  an  adequate 
standard  of  phyt-ique  of  recruits  accepted  ;  and  that  as 
regards  age  no  man  should  be  accepted  wins  is  known  or 
believed  to  be  under  the  age  of  eighteen  years "  ;  Main 
Question,  so  amended,  put,  and  agreed  to;  Resolution, 
88. 

A R MY  E X P E N D I T U R E. 

V i de  N A VY  a n d. 

A R MY  

(Officers  Removed)  ;  Motion,  That  an  humble 
Address  be  presented  to  His  Majesty,  praying  that 
where  any  officer  is  removed  or  retired  from  the  Army, 
or  placed  on  half  pay,  for  some  specific  act  or  omission 
concerning  which  a  charge  can  be  framed  under  the 
Army  Act,  His  Majesty  'may   be  graciously  pleased  to 
direct  that  an  option  mav  be  given  to  such  officers  of 
having  their  cases  heard  and  adjudicated  upon  by  < ourt­
martial;  and  Question  negatived  on  Division,  &c.,  59. 

A R R E S TS   for  D R U N K E N N E SS  (Ireland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

A RT  and  SCIENCE  B U I L D I N G S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

A R T H UR  A L F R ED  L Y N C H.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

A R U N D EL  P O R T. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

A S C E N S I ON  D A  Y  ( Committees) ;  Motion,  That  Committees 
do  nOt sit  to-morrow,  being  Ascension  Day,  until  Two 
of  the  clock, and  Question  agreed  to  on  Division,  186. 

ASSESSMENTS 

(Counties,  Cities,  and  Burghs) 

(Scotland). 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

ASSIZES  A C T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

A S T ON  M A N OR  I M P R O V E M E NT  

[Lords']  ;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203.  Read  the 
first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  204.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 

have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  219,  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  231. 
Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with 
Amendments,  280.  Day  appointed  for  consideration,  as 
amended,  289.  Bill  considered,  as  amended,  295.  Dav 
appointed  for  Third  Reading,  307.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed, with  Amendments,  317.  To  which  the 
( Cited as Aston  Manor  Improvement 
Lords  agree,  333. 
Act,  1903)  Royal. Assent,  338. 

A U C H T E R A R D ER  T O WN  COUNCIL  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A­

TION ;  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
Private  Legislation  Procedure 
ordered; 
the  Burgh  of  Auchterarder; 
relating  to 
presented  accordingly,  and  ordered  to  be  considered, 
405.  Considered  ;  read  the third  time,  and  passed,  414. 
( Cited  as  Auchterarder 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  423. 
Town  Council  Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  425. 

A U G M E N T A T I ON   o f  B E N E F I C E S. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS, 

AUSTRALIA.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

A U S T R A L I AN  M A IL  S E R V I C E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S, 

3  Edw.  VII.  Pari.  27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

B A K E  R  S T R E ET  and  W A T E R L OO  R A I L W AY   (Extension 
of  lime);  Report from  the  Select Committee,  in  the  case 
of  Petition  for  leave  to  deposit  Petition  for  Bill,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  97. 
Examiners'  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That 
the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred 
to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  119. 
Petition  for  Bill  referred   to  the  Select  Committee  on 
Standing  Orders,  119.  Report  on the said Petition,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  130. 
Report  read,  and  Bill  ordered,  132.  Read  the  first time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  135.  Report,  That 
Standing  Oriler  62  has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  176. 
liead  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  196.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  267. 
Considered,  as  amended,  285.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, 295.  Agreed  to by  the Lords, with  Amendments, 
367.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  380. 
(Cited  as 
Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  (Extension  of  Time)
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

B A K ER  S T R E ET   and  W A T E R L OO  R A I L W AY  

(Transfer)-,
Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to 
the  Examiners,  26.  Report,  That 
Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied  with ;  Bill  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  83.  D ly  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  94.  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  and 
withdrawn;  Main  Question  put;  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  99.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
172.  Considered,  as  amended,  195.  Day  appointed  for 
Third  Reading,  222. 
Third  Reading  deferred,  225. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third  time  ; 
Amendment  proposed,  "re-committed  
former 
Committee,"  but  not  made  on  Division  ;  Main  Question 
put  ;  Bill  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  244. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments  (changed  to 
Baker  Street  and  Waterloo  Railway  Bill),  327.  Lords' 
( Cited  as  Baker  Street 
Amendments  agreed  to,  333 
and  Waterloo  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  4 ! !  . 

to  the 

B A L L OT   for  B I L LS   and  M O T I O N S;   Order,  That  no  Bills, 
other  than Government, dills,  be introduced  in  anticipation 
of  the  ballot,  and  that  all  Members  who  desire  to  ballot, 
whether  for  Bills  or  for  Motions,  for  Tuesday  24th  . 
February  and  Tuesday  3rd  March,  and  Wednesday 
25th  February  and  Wednesday  4 th  March,  do  hand  in 
their  names  at the  Table  during  the  sitting  of  the  House 
on  the  first  or  second  day  of  the  Session,  and  that  a 
copy 

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'to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  YOLUME. 

481" 

B A L L OT  f or  B I L LS  a nd  M O T I O N S —c o n t i n u e d. 

copy  of  such  Notices  be  handed  in, at  the  latest,  during 
the  sitting  of  the  House  on  the  third  day  of 
the 
Session,  &c., 9. 

B A N G OR  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  289.  Read  the first 
time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  289.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
not  been  complied  with, referred   to  the Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  289.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  304.  Report  read  ; 
Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  310.  Read  a second  time, 
and  committed,  334.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  360. 
Considered,  as  amended,  386.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  405.   To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Bangor  Corporation  Act,  1903) 
agree,  417. 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

B A N K E RS  

(Ireland)  A CT  R E P E AL   ;  Bill  to  repeal  an 
Act  passed  in  Ireland  in  1759  relating  to  Bankers; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  184. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  198,  211,  223,  227,  235,-  240, 
251,  259,  282,  272,  279.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now 
read  a second  time,  and  Debate  adjourned,  282.  Further 
adjourned,  294,  298,  315,  336,  341,  356,  361.  Order 
for  resuming  adjourned  Debate   on  Second  Reading 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  365. 

B A NK  H O L I D A YS   (Ireland);  Bill  to  make  provision  for  a 
Bank  Holiday  in  Ireland  on  the  Seventeenth  day  of 
every  March;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time, 32.  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a 
second  time,  and  Debate  adjourned,  35.  Resumed; 
Question  p u t;  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
36.  Committee  deferred,  42,  45.  Bill  considered   in 
Committee, and reported, 57.  Bill considered, as amended; 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  60.  Agreed  to  by  the 
Lords,  85. 
(Cited  as Bank  Holidays (Ireland)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  92. 

B A N K I N G,  R A I L W A Y,   and  C A N AL  S T A T I S T I CS  

(Ireland). 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

B A NK   o f  E N G L A N D. 

Y i de  A C C O U N T S. 

BANKRUPTCY.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

BANKRUPTCY  ACT  (1883)  AMENDMENT  ;  Bill  to  amend 
the  Bankruptcy  Act,  1883  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a  second  time,  53.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
124,  157,  193,  207. 

B A N K R U P T CY  D E P A R T M E NT   o f 

t he  B O A RD   o f  T R A D E. 

V i de  SUPPLY. 

BANKRUPTCY  L AW  AMENDMENT;  B i ll  to  amend  the  L aw 
of  Bankruptcy;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  41,  54,  68, 
83,  88,  100,  110,  122,  133,  143,  155,  162,  176,  187,200. 

BAR  ;  Petition  presented  at the  Bar  by  the  Sheriffs of  the 

City  of  London,  181. 

BARNSLEY  CORPORATION  (  W a t e r )  ;  Petition,  and  Bill 
ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time,  26.  Read  a  second 
time,  and 
for  Committee 
discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  261. 

committed,  38.  Order 

B A R R A C KS  A C T,  1 8 9 0.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

B A R RY  R A I L W AY  

[Lords]  ;  Report,  That 

the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House   of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied 
with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  233.  Read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  233. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  in­
quired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a 
second  time, 245..  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed," 
256.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  333.  Considered, 

VOL.  158. 

Sees,  1003. 

as amended,  350.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  358.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  375. 
(Cited  as Barry  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

B A S L O W,  B A K E W E L L,  a nd  G R I N D L E F O RD 

R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  GRINDLEFORD. 

BATH  CORPORATION   W A T ER  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 
20.  Read  the  first  time,  26.  Read  a second  time,  and 
committed,  38.  Witness  ordered   to  attend  the  Com­
mittee  on  the  Bill, 79.  Bill  reported,  with  Amendments, 
87.  Considered,  as amended,  101.  Read  the  third  time, 
and passed,  107.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments,  360.  Lords'Amendments  agreed  to,  371.  ( Cited 
as Bath  Corporation  Water  Act,  1903) Royal Assent, 412. 

B A T L EY  a nd  B I R S T AL  T R A M W A Y S.  V i de  D E W S B U R Y. 

B E C K E N H AM  U R B AN  D I S T R I CT  C O U N C IL  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time,  26.  Read  a 
second  time, and  committed,  38.  Petition  for  additional 
provision  referred  to  the  Examiners,  58.  Report  on 
said  Petition,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been 
complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on 
Standing  Orders,  65.  Report  on said  Petition,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  85.  Bill 
reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with 
Amendments,  183.  Considered,  as amended, 214.  Read 
the third  time, and  passed, 224.  Agreed  to by the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  375.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
(Cited  as  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Act, 
380. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

B E L F A ST  a nd  N O R T H E RN  C O U N T I ES 

a nd  M I D L A ND 

R A I L W A Y S.  V i de  M I D L A N D. 

B E L F A ST  E L E C T R IC  P O W E R. 

V i de  A N T R I M. 

B E L F A ST  

(Petty  Sessions  Court);  Bill  for  the  better 
administration  of  Law  in  the  Petty  Sessions  Courts  of 
Belfast,  Ireland  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  367. 

B E L F A ST  W A T ER   [Lords]  ;  Report  that  the  Bill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  183.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  183.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second time,  195.  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  214.  Bill  read  a  second 
time, and committed,  222.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
242.  Considered,  as  amended,  252.  Read  the  third, 
time,  and  passed, with  Amendments,  264.   T o  which  the 
(Cited  as  Belfast  Water  Act,  1903) 
Lords  agree,  269. 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

B E N E F I C ES  A C T,  U N I ON  o f.  V i de  U N I ON   o f  B E N E­

F I C E S. 

BERWICKSHIRE  COUNTY  TOWN  ;  B i ll   to  constitute 

t he 
Town  of  Duns  the  Head  Burgh   or  County  Town 
of  Berwickshire;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  61.  Second  Reading  deferred,67,82.  B i ll 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  8.7.  Considered  in 
Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amendment;  read  a 
third  time, and  passed,  97.  Agreed  to by  the  Lords, 158.­
(Cited  as  Berwickshire  County  Town  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

B E T H E S DA  (Industrial  Dispute);  Motion,  That,  in  view   of 
the  grave  social  and  public  interests  involved  in  the 
continuance  of  the  Industrial  Dispute  at  Bethesda,  this 
House  condemns  the  inaction  of  His  Majesty's  Govern­
ment,  and  declares its  opinion  that  prompt  intervention 
on  their  part  is imperative  to  arrive at a just  and effectual 
settlement;  and,  at hall-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned • 
resumed,  and  Question  negatived  on  Division,  127. 

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B I L L I N G S H U R ST  a nd  D I S T R I CT  G A S;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i il 

ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time,  26.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  45.  Second  Reading  deferred,  71. 
Order for Second  Reading discharged  ;  Bill withdrawn, 84. 

Considered  in  Committee, and reported,  210,241, 
256,  &c.  Bill  to  be  printed,  373,  &c.  And  reported, 
without Amendment, 41,  87,  &c.  And  Committee  report 
Progress,  73,  169,  &c. 

B I L L S: 
- — 

Ballot  for  Bills  and  Motions  :  Order  relative 

thereto,  9. 

( P U B L I C ): 

B I L LS 
—- ~ • "  •  Presented  at  the  commencement  iof  Public 
Business  ;  not  opposed,  12,  14,  19,  34, 4Q<( Government), 
46  (Government),  47  (Government),  53,  56,  61  (Govern­
ment),  66  (Government),  71,  85  (Government),;§7,  90, 
104,  109  (Government),  121  (Government),  126,  141 
(Government),  153,  159,  168,  183,  184•.'(-Government), 
186,  197,  204,  209 (Government), 223, 234  (Government), 
237,  254,291,  305,  318 (Government),  321  (Government), 

1  ."'  Ordered,  26,46,  &c.,  113 (on Division).  Question 
put,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order  No.  11 ;  109,  213, 
347. : 

.   - v 

;  • 

1 

. 

—	 

Considered  in  Committee;  reported,  without 

Amendment  ;  passed- 41-, 42,170,  Ac. 

— 

- Reported  from  the  Standing  Committee  011 Law, 
&c.,  90,  120,  &c.  Without  Amendment,  and  ordered 
to  be  considered,  129. 

— 

From  the  Standing  Committee  on  Trade,  &e.,

96,  &c.  T wo  Bills consolidated  into  one Bill,  296. 

—  — 

Title  changed,  346. 

From  Select  Committee,  and  re-committed   to 

a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  261,  335. 

.-"- From  a Joint  Committee,  and  re-committed  to 

•• : -
a-Committee  of  the  whole  House,  310. 

-	 Consideration,  as  amended, deferred,  2T8, &c. 

In  Standing  Committee,  93,  111,  &c, 

_  — 

Considered,  as amended,  329,  &c. 

Considered (not  amended in Standing  Committee), 

— —  —  Ordered  upon  Report   of  Resolutions  from  Com­

138. 

mittee of  Ways  and  Means,  82,  408. 

Considered,  as  amended  in  Standing  Committee,

•	 

Ordered  upon  Resolutions  reported  from  the 

127,  210,  &c. 

, 

Committee .of,, the  whole  House,  and  presented  accord­
ingly,  104,154,294,  370,  &c.  Upon  Resolution  reported 
on  a  former  day,  and  again  read,  80. 

— — -—  Considered,   as  amended  ;  and,  at  a  quarter-past 
Two,  further  consideration  postponed  under  Standing
Order  No.  8 ;  366, 

— 

Read  (Outlawries),   4. 
Presented,  64,  &c.  Supported   by  Members; 

—	 

Further  consideration  stands  adjourned  at  half-

past  Five,  265.   A t  half-past  Seven,  414,  &c, 

names given,  12,  19,  &c. 

.	  Presented  accordingly,  26,  47,  &c. 

Brought  from the  Lords,  99,  249,  &c. 

Lords'  Bills  read  the  first  time,  95,  254,  &c. 

Second  Reading  deferred,  41,  53,  &c. 

Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  59,  230,

— 

— 

—v--

•—— 
&c. 

——  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged,  and  Bill 

withdrawn,  99,  &c. 

- —  —  Order  for  Second  Reading  upon  future  day  dis­
charged  ;  another  day  appointed,  40,  126,  &c.  A nd  Bills 
withdrawn,  40,  124,  209,  &c, 

-	

Motion,  That  a  Bill   be  now  read  a second  time,  


and  Debate  adjourned,  35.  


: 
and Question negatived  on Division,  106. 

Motion,  That  a Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time, 

.   — - Motion,  That  a  Bill  be  now  read  a second  time  ; 
Amendment  proposed,  to  leave  out  words  and  add  other 
words,  and  made ;  Resolution,  &c.,  156. 

Second  Reading  put  olf 

for  six  months   on 

Division,  93,  &c. 

., 

:.-——  Read  a second time, 37.   On  Division,  64.  After 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  but  not  made   on 
Division,  51,  77,  133,  &c.  "Three  months,"  350,  370. 
Withdrawn,  97,  168,  &c.  After  substantive  Amendment 
withdrawn,  85,  109.  Not  made  on  Division,  167. 

. 

—  Read  a  second  time ;  Resolution  as  to  a  Joint 

• 

Further  proceedings  on  Amendments  (on  con­

sideration,  as  amended)  resumed,  286,  319,  340. 

•	 

Order  for consideration,  as  amended,  discharged;

Bill  withdrawn,  415. 

—  Considered,  as  amended;  passed,  60,. 210,  385, 

— 
• &c. 
—^  —  Third  Reading  deferred,  128,  389,  &c. 

On  Third  Reading,  House  acquainted  that  His 
Majesty  places  His  interests  at  the  disposal   of  Parlia­
ment,  340. 

Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  142,  264,  &c. 
After  Amendment  proposed,  "  re-committed   to  a  Select 
Committee,"  but  not  made   on  Division,  246.  After 
Amendment proposed,  "  re-committed  in respect  of  a  New 
Clause," and withdrawn, 264.  After Amendment proposed, 
"  three  months,"  but  not made   on  Division,  343. 

Order for Third Reading discharged;  Billre-com­
mitted  in  respect  of  a  Clause;  Bill  considered   in  Com­
mittee,  and  reported ;  considered,  as  amended ;  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  409. 

Consideration  of  Lords'  Amendments  deferred, 

395,  &c. 

— — ——  Motion,  That  Lords'  Amendments   be  now  taken 
into consideration;  Amendment proposed, "three  months," 
but  not  made ;  Lords'  Amendments  considered, 415. 

—	 

Passed  several  stages  in  one  day ;  considered  in 
Committee,  and  reported,  without Amendment;  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  41,  93,  &c.  Considered,   as 
amended;  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  60. 

Committee,  168. 

COMMONS'  B I L LS  ; 

Day  appointed  for  Committee,  291,  &c. 

—  Committee  deferred,  54,  142,  &c. 

___ 

Committed,  42,  &c.  To  a  Select  Committee, 
91,  192.   To  the  Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  37, 
87,'&c.  On  Division, 139.  ,On  Trade,  &c.,  51  (Division), 
97'110.  After  Amendment  proposed,  but  not  made   on 
Division,  110. 

Order  for  Committee  - on, future  day  discharged; 

another  day  appointed,  7ly.$cu 

. 

Returned  frbm  the  Lords  without  Amendment, 
85,  158,  &c.  With   an  Amendment  or  Amendments,  85, 
249/&c. 

'  

; 

- — 

Day  appointed  for  considering  Lords'  Amend­

ments, 254,  269,  &c.  And  to be printed, 387,  Sic. 

—  Consideration  of  Lords'  Amendments  deferred, 

395,  &c.' 

————  Lords'  Amendments   to  be  now  considered  ; 
r-considered,  and  agreed  to,r 

256,  &to'.  ,  • 

——  Lords'  


 
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( P U B L I C ) — ( C O M M O N S'  

Bins)—continued. 

Lords'  Amendments- considered  ;  several  agreed 
t o;  several  amended,  and  agreed  t o;  several  disagreed 
t o  ;  special  entries,  and  consequential  Amendments 
made;  Committee  appointed  to  draw  up  Reasons  for 
disagreeing  with  certain  of  the  Lords'  Amendments; 
nominated  ;  to  withdraw immediately  ;  Three  to  be  the 
Quorum,  419,420.  Reasons reported,  and agreed  to, 420. 
Amendments  and  consequential  Amendments  agreed  to 
by  the  Lords,  and  the  Lords  do  not 
insist  on  the 
Amendments  to  which  this  House  hath  disagreed,  423. 

—  Considered,  as  amended ;  Standing  Orders  223 
and  243  suspended;  Bills  read  the  third time, and passed, 
•  - • • 
200. 

Third  Reading  deferred,  225. 
Day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  222,289,346,

&c., 

- — - —  —  King's  Consent  signified;;  Bill  passed,  107,  129. 

And  a verbal  Amendment  made,  138. 

Prince  of  Wales'  Consent  signified;  Bill  passed, 

129,  380. 

— 

Special  entries,  420,  424. 

— 

— King's  Consent  and  Prince   of  Wales'  Consent 

L O R D S'  B I L LS  : 

« — —  —  Brought  from  the Lords,  95,  &c.  And  read,- 95, 

• &c»  ••  ' 

- — - —  —  Returned  to  the  Lords  with  Amendments, 415,: 

&c. 

B I L LS 
•— 

( P R I V A T E ): 
Petitions, and Bills ordered, 16,20, &c.  Petitions 
f or  Bills  referred   to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing
Orders,  25, &c. 

1 

— — ——  Reports  from  Standing  Orders  Committee  read, 

and  Bills  ordered,  56,  70,  132,  &c. 

——J  —  Read,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  26,

27,  &c. 

' 

- —  —  Read,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  26,  27, 

&c. 

— —  —  Brought  from  the  Lords,  93,  130,  &c.  With 
Titles  changed,  203.  Two  Bills  consolidated  into  one 
Bill,  247. 

——| 
— 

Read, and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 94,131,  &c. 
Estate  Bill,  276. 

— —  - Examiners'  Reports.  Vide  EXAMINERS. 

-— 

Order 

for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bills 

withdrawn,  45,  71,  86,  114,  212,  &c. 

, 

—- ~ •.•• • Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  38> 39;  &c. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  43,  55,  &c.  . 
Motion,  That  a  Bill   be  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  to  leave  out  words  and  add  other 
words,  and  made  ;  Resolution,  &c.,  160. 

. 

Read  a second  time, after  Amendment  proposed, 
" s ix  months,"  and  withdrawn,  81.  Committed   oh  a 
future  day,  116. 

Committed,  38,  39,  &c.  After  Amendment 
proposed, "  six  months,"  and withdrawn, 59, 81,  &c.  Not 
made  on  Division,  62. 

Order  for  Committee  discharged,  and  Bill  with­

drawn,  86. 

• 

——  Reported,  without  Amendment,  126,  195,  &c. 
WTith  an  Amendment  or  Amendments,  &c.,  86,  97,  &c. 
With  a  Special  Report  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary
Committee,  153.  With  an  amended  Title,  179.  Two 
Bills  consolidated  into  one  Bill,  125. 

Parties  do  not  proceed,  140,  164,  &c. 
Preamble  not  proved,  86,  137,  173,  202. 

: 

Pursuant to  Instructions  :—Clauses  omitted,  86,; 

130,  &c.  Powers  struck  out,  168,  Two  Bills  consoli­
dated  into  one  Bill,  125. 

Pursuant to  Resolutions  :—Additional  provision 
inserted,  109,  130,  164,  201,  &c.  Powers  struck  out,; 
168,  194, 243,  &c.  Clauses  struck  out,  183,  261,  Con­
sents proved,  332. 

V  '  ' 

- — 
.177.,, 

Day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
. 
Considered,  212,  222,  " &c. 
- . 

.... 
Considered,  as 

amended,  78,. 94,Ac,. 

VOL.  1 5 8 . — S e s s.  1903. 

signified;  Bill  passed,  225. 

=—  Passed,  89,  138,  &c.  With  New  Titles,  151, 

192, &C. 

. 

'*• 

;  - •:••••""~ -

•  -

— 

Verbal  Amendments  made,  and  Bills  read  the 

third'time,  and passed,  114,  317,  342,  &,c.

r

——  Passed,  after  Amendment  proposed,  "  re-com­

mitted  to  the  former  Committee,"  but  not  made  on 
Division,  244. 

C O M M O N S ' B I L LS 

: 

—  Returned  from  the  Lords  without  Amendment, 
158,  159,  &c.  With  an  Amendment  or  Amendments, 
183,  193,  202,  &c.  With   a; changed  Title,  327. 

-'••. •  —:  Day  appointed  for  consideration,  300. 

Consideration  of  Lords'  Amendments  deferred, 
366.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  207,  214,  &c. 
With  an Amendment,  386.   To  which  the  Lords  agree, 
404.  Lords'  Amendments  considered;  several  agreed 
t o;  one  disagreed   to  on  Division;  Committee  to  draw 
up  Reasons  for  disagreeing  with  the  Lords'  Amendment  ; 
nominated;  power  to  send  for  persons,  papers,  and 
records  ;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  383.  Reasons  re­
ported, and  agreed  to,  384. 

— — —  —  Message  from  the  Lords,  That  they   do  not 
insist  on  their  Amendment  to  which  this  House  hath 
disagreed,  409. 

L O R D S'  B I L LS  : 

— — —  - Report  of  List  of  Bills  to  originate  in  the  House 

of  Lords,  10. 

Brought  from  the  Lords,  93,  130, &c.  With 
changed  Titles,  203.  Returned   to  the  Lords  without 
Amendment,  222, &c.  With  an  Amendment  or  Amend­
ments,  151,  195,  224,  &c.   T o  which  the  Lords  agree, 
159, 227,  &c. 

— 

—- The  Lords  disagree   to  one  Amendment,  for 

which  they  assign  a  Reason,  and  agree  to  other  Amend­
ments,  360.  Lords'Reason  considered,  and  Resolution,
That  this  House  doth  not  insist  on  the  Amendment  to 
which  the  Lords  have  disagreed,  383. 

:—1—- Day appointed for consideration  of Lords' Reason 

for  disagreeing  to  one  Amendment,  371. 

> 

Order,  That  Standing  Orders  220  and  246, 
relating  to  Private  Bills  (Lords'  Amendments),   be 
suspended  for the  remainder  of  the  Session,  397. 

—— 

Order,  That  Standing  Orders  39,, 129,  and  230 
be  suspended,  and  that  the  time  for  depositing  Petitions 
and  Memorials  against  Private  Bills,  or  against  any  Bill 
to  confirm any  Provisional  Order  or  Provisional  Certifi­
cate,  and  for  depositing  duplicates   of  any  documents 
relating  to  any  Bill  to  confirm  any  Provisional  Order  or 
ProvisionarGertificate,  also for  depositing at the  Private 
Bill  Office  all  documents  relating   to  any  Order  under 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure' (Scotland-)- Act,:  1899, 
be  extendedrto  the  first  day  on  which  the  House  shall 
sit after  the  Recess (Easter),  113. 

(Whitsuntide),  212. 

3  Q  2 

R E P O R TS 

3 EDW. VII.-] I N D E  X 

to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.

484 

R E P O R TS   OF  G R O U PS   O F  P R I V A TE  B I L L S: 

Read  a  second  time,  and  ordered  to  be  taken 

(Group  A )  ;  Of  adjournment  of  Committee  for 
convenience  of  . parties,  86.  That  the  Chairman  be 
directed  to move  the  House,  That  a  Witness   be  ordered 
to  attend  the  Committee,  93. 

into  consideration,  222,  252,  &c. 

Considered,  140,  171,  &c. 

Third  Reading  deferred,  372. 

-	 

(Group  B );   Of  Deputy  Chairman,  That  a 
Witness be  ordered to  attend  the  Committee,  71,  79.  Of 
absence  of  a  Member  on  account  of  illness,  94.  Of 
adjournment  of  Committee  for  convenience  of  parties, 
148. 

— — —  •  (Group  C )  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed  to 
move  the  House,  That  Witnesses   be  ordered to  attend 
the  Committee, 124,145.   Of  adjournment of  Committee, 
158.  For  convenience   of  parties,  130. 

——— 

Group  ( D )  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed  to 
move  the House,  That a Witness   be  ordered  to  attend the 
Committee,  130,  139,  141.   Of  adjournment  of  Com­
mittee  for  convenience  of parties,  146. 

(Group  E )  ;  Of  absence of  Member,  197. 

—: 

(Group  F )  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed  to 
move  the  House,  That  a  Witness be ordered  to  attend the 
Committee,  228,  237. 

(Group  G )  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed 
to  move  the  House,  That a  Witness   be  ordered  to  attend 
the  Committee,  266. 

(Group  H )  ;  Of  adjournment  of  Committee  for 

convenience  of  parties,  326,  347. 

R E P O R TS   OF  G R O U PS   OF  R A I L W AY  B I L L S: 

(Group  1)  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed  to  

move the  House,  That  Witnesses   be  ordered  to  attend  

the  Committee,  87,  93.  Of  adjournment  of  Committee  ;  

no  business  ready,  90.  For  convenience   of  parties, 
107. 

(Group  2 );   Of  Deputy  Chairman,  That  a 
Witness  be  ordered  to  attend  the  Committee,  71.  Of 
adjournment  of  Committee  for  convenience   of  parties, 
90. 

(Group  3)  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed 
to 

to  move  the  House,  That  a  Witness   be  ordered 
attend  the  Committee,  132.  Of  adjournment  of  Com­
mittee  for  convenience  of  parties,  107,  137. 

(Group  4 )  ;  That  the  Chairman  be  directed  to 
move  the  House,  That  Witnesses   be  ordered  to  attend 
the Committee,  141,  148.  Of  adjournment of  Committee 
for  convenience  of  parties,  174. 

(Group  5)  ;  Of  adjournment  of  Committee  for 

convenience  of  parties,  157,  202. 

—° 

(Group  7) ;  Of  adjournment  of  Committee  for 

convenience  of  parties,  173. 

——  (Group  8 );  That  the  Chairman   be  directed  to 
move  the  House,  That  Witnesses   be  ordered  to  attend 
the. Committee,  157. 

—	 

(Group  10);   Of  adjournment  of  Committee  for 

convenience  of  parties,  243. 

(Group  12);   Of  adjournment of  Committee;  no 

business  ready,  304. 

B I L LS  U N D ER  T HE  P R I V A TE  L E G I S L A T I ON 

P R O C E D U RE  ( S C O T L A N D)  A C T,  1899  : 

. 

Ordered;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  208,  212,  &c.  And  ordered   to  be  taken 
into  consideration  upon  day  appointed,  135,  212,  &c. 
Brought  from  the  Lords,  233.  And  ordered   to be  taken 
into  consideration  upon  day  appointed,  234,  347.  And 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  234,  333,  &c. 

Passed,  147, 177,  &c. 
V i de  A B E R D E EN  C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS 

ftc.)  O R D ER 

O R D E R,  C A L E D O N I AN  R A I L W AY  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A­
L U N A T IC  A S Y L UM  O R D ER 
T I O N,  D U N D EE  R O Y AL 
(   M a r­
C O N F I R M A T I O N,  E D I N B U R GH  C O R P O R A T I ON 
kets,  Slaughter  Houses, 
C O N F I R M A­
T I O N,  F O R TH  N A V I G A T I ON  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
G L A S G OW  C O R P O R A T I ON   (Police)   O R D ER  C O N F I R M A­
T I O N,  G L A S G OW 
. C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER 
C O N F I R M A T I O N,  G R A N G E M O U TH  W A T ER  O R D ER  C O N­
F I R M A T I O N,  I R V I NE  a nd  D I S T R I CT  W A T ER  B O A RD 
O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N,  L A N A R K S H I RE  a nd  A Y R S H I RE 
R A I L W AY  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
L A N A R K S H I RE 
E L E C T R I C I TY  
a nd  R E F U SE  D E S T R U C T I ON  O R D ER 
C O N F I R M A T I O N,  L A N A R K S H I RE  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER 
R A I L W AY 
C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
N O R TH 
(General  Powers)  O R D ER 
P E R TH 
C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER 
C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
C O R P O R A T I ON  O R D ER 
R O T H E S AY 
a nd 
S C O T T I SH 
W I D O WS 
E P I S C O P AL 
O R P H A N S'  F U ND  O R D ER 
S A I NT 
L U K E 'S  C H U R CH  a nd  P A R I SH  Q U O AD  S A C R A,  E D I N­
B U R G H,  C O N F I R M A T I ON  O R D E R,  W I CK  a nd  P U L T E N EY 
H A R B O U RS  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N. 

C O N F I R M A T I O N, 

C O N F I R M A T I O N, 

B R I T I SH 

C L E R GY 

Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reports,  That 

Bills  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  220. 

Further  consideration  of  a  Bill  postponed,  at a 

quarter-past  Two,  under  Standing  Order  No.  8 ;  366. 

P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  B I L L S: 

• 

Ordered,  65,  &e.  Presented,  read,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  66,  &e.  Brought  from  the  Lords, 
202, &c.  Read,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  203,  &c. 

Examiners  report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with,  78,  103,  &c.   No 
Standing  Orders  applicable,  78,  103,  &c. 

Standing  Order  193a  suspended, and  Bill  read 

the  first  time,  214,  215,  &c. 

—	 

Reported,  without  Amendment;  Provisional 
Orders  confirmed,  109,  126,  &c.  With  Amendments, 
152,  &c.  With  Amendments;  Provisional  Order  not 
confirmed;  other  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  Title 
amended,  243.  Provisional  Order  not  confirmed,  296. 

Third  Reading  deferred,  260. 

Passed,  260, &c.  With  Amendments,  376. 

H Y B R ID  B I L LS  : 

— 

Presented,  and  ordered  to be  read  a second  time, 

104. 

—	 

To  be  examined  by  the  Examiners  with  respect 

to  compliance  with  Standing  Orders,  109,  112,  &c. 

—	 

Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable 

have  been  complied  with,  119,  135. 

-—--•  -•• Second  Reading  deferred,  110,  &c. 

Committed  to  a  Select  Committee  of  Five  Mem* 
ber^;  Three  to  be  nominated  by  the  House,  Two   by  the 
Committee  of  Selection  ;  Petitions  referred j  Counsel 
ordered,  &c.,  166. 

« 

Reported  from  Select  Committees,  and 

re­

committed,  261. 

B I L LS 

 




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4 85 

BILLS  of  EXCHANGE ;  Bill  to  provide  for  the  registration 
of  dishonoured  Bills  of  Exchange,  and  to  allow  summary 
judgment  thereon  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  340. 

B I L LS   of  E X C H A N GE  A CT   (1882)  A M E N D M E NT  [Lords]  ; 
Bill,  intituled,  A n  A ct   to  amend  Section  82 of  the  Bills 
of  Exchange  Act,  1882;  brought  from  the  Lords,  387. 
Read  the first time,  387.  Second  Reading  deferred,  395, 
403,  410.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill 
withdrawn,  415. 

B I R M I N G H AM  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords] 

;  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should originate  in the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  176.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  176.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  182.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  196. 
Reported  from the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with 
Amendments,  309.  Considered,  as  amended,  342. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as  Birmingham  Corporation  Act,  1903) 
352. 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

B I R M I N G H AM  D I S T R I CT  T R A M W A YS  

[Lords];  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not  to  have  been 
for  Bill, 
complied  with,  16.  Report  on  Petition 
That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
16.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  97.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  269. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  270. 
Report,  That the Standing  Orders not previously  inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  285.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  300. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  332.  Considered,  as 
amendpd,  350.  Day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  358. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed, with  Amendments,  366. 
(Cited  as  Birmingham 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  393. 
'District  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

B I R S T AL  T R A M W A Y S.  Y i de  D E W S B U R Y. 

B I R T H S ,'  D E A T H S,  M A R R I A G E S, 
(Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

a nd 

V A C C I N A T I ON 

B I S H O P R IC  o f , B R I S T OL  

[Lords] 
;  Bill, intituled,  An  Act 
for  rearranging 
the  Dioceses  of 
the  boundaries  of 
Bristol  and  Gloucester  and  Bath  and  Wells  ;  brought 
from  the  Lords, 165.  Read  the  first  time,  213.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  223,  227,  229,  236, 238, 244,  251,  255, 
259,262,272,  279,  283,  285,287,  294,  299,  302,306,315, 
320,  336,  341,348, 357, 362.  Order  for  Second  Reading 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  365. 

B I S H O P R I CS   of  S O U T H W A RK  and  B I R M I N G H AM 

[Lords];
Bill,  intituled,  An  Act   to  provide  for  the constitution   of 
Bishoprics  of  Southwark  and  Birmingham,  and 
for 
matters  incidental  thereto ;  brought from the  Lords,  291. 
Read  the  first  time,  296.  Second  Reading deferred,  302, 
306,  308,  316,  320,  336,  342,  348,  357,  362,  365,'  374. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn, 
389. 

B L A C K H E A TH  a nd  G R E E N W I CH  D I S T R I CT  E L E C T R IC 

LIGHT ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  26.  Report,  That 
Standing  Order  63  has been  complied  with ;  Bill  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  50.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  57.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  194, 
Considered,  as  amended,  207.  Read  the  third  time, 
( Cited 
and  passed,  214.  Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  352. 
as  Blackheath  and  Greenwich  District  Electric  Light
Company's Act,,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

B L A I NA  a nd  N A N T Y G LO  R A I L W A Y,  V i de  N A N T Y G L O. 

VOL.  158,-—'Sess.  1903. 

B O A RD   o f  A G R I C U L T U R E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

B O A RD   of  A G R I C U L T U RE   and  F I S H E R I ES  

[Lords]  ;  Bill, 
intituled, An  Act   to  transfer to the  Board of  Agriculture 
powers  and  duties  relating  to  the  Industry  of  Fishing, 
and  to  amend  the  Board  of  Agriculture  Act,  1889  ; 
brought  from  the  Lords,  309.  Read  the  first  time,  339. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  345,  351,  357,  361,  364,  371, 
375.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  378. 
Committee  deferred,  385,  389,  395.  Bill  considered   in 
Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amendment,  403. 
Order  for  Third  Reading  discharged ;  Bill  re-committed 
in  respect  of  Clause   1 ;  considered  in  Committee,  and 
reported;  as  amended,  considered;  read  the  third  time, 
and  passed,  with  Amendments,  409.   To  which  the 
(Cited  as  Board  of  Agriculture  and 
Lords  agree,  417. 
Fisheries  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

B O A RD   of  A G R I C U L T U RE  and  F I S H E R I ES   [Salaries, 

; 
Motion  for  the  House  to Vesolve  itself  into  a  Committee 
to  consider  of  authorising  the  payment,  out of  moneys  tO 
be  provided  by  Parliament, of  any  Salaries  and Expenses 
which  may  become  payable  under  any  Act   of  the  present 
Session  to  transfer  to  the  Board  of  Agriculture  powers 
and  duties  relating  to  the  Industry  of  Fishing,  and  to 
amend  the  Board of  Agriculture  Act,  1889 ;  after  King's 
Recommendation  signified,  Question  agreed  to,  379. 
Committee  deferred,  389.  Matter  considered  in  Com­
mittee,  395.  Resolution  reported,  and  agreed  to,  401. 

B O A RD   o f  E D U C A T I O N. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

B O A RD   of  G U A R D I A NS 

(Persons  in  receipt  of  Relief). 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

B O A RD   o f  T R A D E. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

B O I L ER  E X P L O S I O NS  A C T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

B O I L E R S,  S T E AM  ENGINES  a n d.  V i de  S T E AM  E N G I N E S, 

BOROUGH  FUNDS;  Bill  to  amend  the  Borough  Funds 
Act,  1872  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  49. 
. Second  Reading  deferred,  54,  60,  63, 
67,  71,  82.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed  to 
the  Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  87.  Report   of 
names  of  Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee 
in  respect  of  the  Bill,  120.  Bill  reported  from  the 
Standing  Committee,  without  Amendment;  Minutes   of 
Proceedings  to  be  printed;  day  appointed  for  considera­
tion, 129.  Bill  considered,  138.  Read the third time, and 
passed,  142.  Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  with  an  Amend­
ment,  311.  Lords'  Amendment   to  be  now  considered; 
(Cited  as  Borough
considered,  and  agreed  to,  354. 
Funds  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

B O U R N E M O U TH  C O R P O R A T I ON 

T R A M W A YS  

[Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
202.  Read  the first time, and referred to the  Examiners, 
203.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  252.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
268.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  309.  Considered, 
as  amended,  334.  Day  appointed  for  Third  Reading, 
346.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amend­
( Cited as 
ments.  350.  To  which  the  Lords  agree,  367. 
Bournemouth  Corporation  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

B O U R N E M O U TH  G AS   and  W A T E  R  [Lords]  ;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  249.  Read  the 
first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  249.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  268.  Read  a . second  time,  and  committed,  290. 

3  Q  3 

Reported, 

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J I N D EX 

to  ike  ONE- 1 HTJNDBED

ami  FIFTY-EIGHTH;  V O L U M E ,; 

[1903. 

B O U R N E M O U TH  G AS  AND  W A T E R,   [Lords'] —continued. 

Reported,  with  an  Amendment,  352.  Considered,  as 
amended,  362.  Bead  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
an  Amendment,  376.   T o  which  the  Lords  agree,  382. 
(Cited  as  Bournemouth  Gas  and  Water  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  412. 

B R A D F O RD  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords] 

;  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should originate in the  House of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  269.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  270.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second time, 
285.  Read  a second time, and committed, 300.  Reported 
from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amend­
ments,  363.  Considered,  as  amended,  380.  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  396.   To 
which  the  Lords  agree,  417. 
poration  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

(Cited  as  Bradford  Cor­

B R E W E R S ' L I C E N C E S. 

Y i de  ACCOUNTS. 

..... 

BRIDGWATER  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill ordered,  20.  Read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  26. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order 62  has been  complied with  ; 
Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 37.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  52.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  85. 
Considered,  as amended,  101.  King's  Consent  signified; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed,  107.  Agreed   to  by 
the  Lords,  with  Amendments, 202.  Lords'  Amendments 
(Cited  as  Bridgamter  Gas  Act,  1903) 
agreed  to,  214. 
Iloyal  Assent,  275. 

B R I D L I N G T ON  P I E RS  a nd  H A R B O U R.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

B R I G H T ON  a nd  S O U TH  C O A ST  R A I L A V A Y.  V i d   e  L O N D O N. 

B R I G H T ON  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords] 

;  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should originate in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing Orders certified to  have  been complied  with,  15. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  309.  Read  the  first  time, 
and referred to  the  Examiners,  309.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 317.  Read 
a  second  time, and  committed,  334.  Witness  ordered   to 
attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  352.  Bill  reported 
from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amend­
ments,  360.  Considered,  as  amended,  376.  King's 
Consent  signified ;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
with Amendments, 390.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  409. 
(Cited  as Brighton  Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
412. 

' 

B R I S T OL  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill 
'should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  249.  Read  the first 
time,  and  referred  to  the Examiners,  249.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  263. 
Read  a second  time, and  committed, 279.  Reported, with 
Amendments,  339.  Considered, as amended, 359.  King's 
Consent  signified  ;  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed, 
with  Amendments, 371.   To  which  the  Lords agree,  393. 
(Cited  as  Bristol  Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
412. 

B R I S T O L,  L O N D O N,  a nd  S O U T H E RN  C O U N T I ES  R A I L W AY  ; 

Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time,  26. 
Day  appointed  for Second Reading, 38.  Second  Reading 
deferred, 42.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
62.  Reported,  Preamble  not  proved,  226, 

BRITISH  and  COLONIAL  T R A D E;  Motion,  T h at  recent 
•developments  of  fiscal  and  commercial  policy  in  Foreign 
Countries, leading  to  the  exclusion of British Trade  from 
areas in  which  it  has previously  been  established, call  for 
the  serious  consideration  of  His  Majesty's  Government, 

in  concert  with  the  Colonial  Governments,  where 
necessary, in order  to  safeguard  the Trade of  the  Empire; 
superseded  by adjournment of  the House, Forty  Members 
not  being  present,  70. 

B R I T I SH  a nd  F O R E I GN  . T R A DE  a nd 

I N D U S T R Y. 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

B R I T I SH  a nd  I R I SH  M E AT  P R O T E C T I ON  ;  B i ll

  t o  p r e v e nt 
Foreign  and  Colonial  Meat  being  sold  as  British 
and  Irish  Meat  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  112.  Second  Reading  deferred,  133,  150, 
170,  176,181,  191,224, 228, 236,  239,  241,  245,  252,256, 
260,  263,  266,  273,  279, 283,  288,  295,300, 303,306,  316, 
337,  357. 

B R I T I S  H  C O L O N I ES

(Duties  on  Imports). 

Vide   A C  ­

COUNTS. 

B R I T I S  H  F O R E S T R Y  . 

V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

B R I T I SH  G AS  L I G HT  C O M P A NY  

(Norwich) 

[Lords]',
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
203.  Read  the first time,  and referred to the  Examiners, 
204.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  219.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
231.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  254.  Considered, 
as  amended,  268.  Head  the  third  time,  and  passed, with 
Amendments,  283.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  296. 
(Cited  as British  Gas  Light  Company, Limited  (Norwich),
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

B R I T I SH  I N T E R E S TS   i n  C H I N A.  V i de  A D D R E S S. 

BRITISH  MUSEUM;  Petition  for  A i d;  King's  Recom­

mendation  signified,  35.  Referred   to  the  Committee  of 
Supply,  53. 

,—_ 

_ 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y, 

B R I T I SH  P R O T E C T O R A TE  

i n  E A ST  A F R I C A. 

V i de 

S U P P L Y. 

B R I T I SH  P R O T E C T O R A TE   i n  U G A N D A.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

B R I T I SH  S O U TH  A F R I C A. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S, 

B R I T I SH 

V E S S E LS 

S O LD  

t o 

F O R E I G N E R S, 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

B R O A D M O OR 
S U P P L Y. 

C R I M I N AL 

L U N A T IC 

A S Y L U M. 

V i de 

BROADSTAIRS  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  16.  Read 
the first time,  and referred to  the  Examiners, 27.  Report, 
That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill 
to  be  read  a  second  time,  37.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  52.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  94. 
Considered,  as  amended,  107.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  114.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments,  311.  Lords'Amendments  agreed to, 325. 
(Cited
as Broadstairs  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

B R O M P T ON  a nd  P I C C A D I L LY  R A I L W A Y, 

V i de  G R E AT 

N O R T H E R N. 

B R O U G H TY  F E R RY  G AS  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  ;  B i ll

  t o 
confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Burgh  Police 
(Scotland)  Act,  1892,  relating   to  Broughty  Ferry  Gas 
Supply  ;  ordered;  presented  accordingly,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  182.  Report,  That   no  Standing 
for  Second 
Orders  are  applicable;  day  appointed 
Reading,  219.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
222.  Reported, without  Amendment;  Provisional  Order 
confirmed;  day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  242.  Bill 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  245.  Agreed  to  by  the 
(Cited  as  Broughtg  Ferry  Gas  Order 
Lords,  304. 
Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

B R Y N A M AN  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  N E A T H. 

B U I L D I NG  S O C I E T I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

B U R G E SS 

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B U R G E SS  H I LL  a nd  S A I NT  J O H N 'S  COMMON  G AS  ;  P e t i t i o n, 

and  Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  27.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   63 
has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time, 
47.  Read  a second  time,  and committed,  55.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  94.  Considered,  as  amended,  107. 
Verbal  Amendment  made  ;  Bill read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  114.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  233. 
(Cited  as 
Burgess  Hill  and  Saint  John,s  Common Gas  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

B U R G H C L E RE   (Hants)  C H A R I T Y.   Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

B U R GH  P O L I CE  

(Scotland);  Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  the  administration  of  Burghs  in  Scotland; 
presented,  and ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  104. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  139,  144,  147.  Bill.'read  a 
second  time,  and  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Law.  &c„  151.  Report   of  names of  Members  added 
to  the  Standing  Committee  in  respect  of  the  Bill/164. 
Bill  reported  from  the  Standing  Committee  ;  Minutes   of 
Proceedings  to  be  printed  ;  day  appointed  for  considera­
tion,,  as  amended,  321.  Consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  337,  342,  345,  349,  351,  357.  Bill  considered, 
as  amended  ;  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  404. 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  417.  Lords' 
Amendments  to  be  now  considered  ;  considered,  and 
agreed  to,  421.  ' (Cited  as  Burgh  Police  (Scotland)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

B U RY  a nd  D I S T R I CT  J O I NT  W A T ER  B O A RD 

[   L o r d s]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
291.  Read the first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
291.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second time,  306.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
321.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  367.  Considered, 
as amended,  380.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  396.  To  which  the  Lords  agree,  417. 
(Cited  as  Bury  and District  Joint  Water  Board  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

BUSINESS   o f  t he  H O U S E.  V i de  H O U S E. 

BUSINESS  of  the  H O U SE   (D a ys  occupied  by  Government 

and Private  Members).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

3  Edtc. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

CALEDONIAN   C A N A L.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C A L E D O N I AN  R A I L W AY  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON  ;  B i ll 
to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legis­
lation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating   to  the 
Caledonian  Railway;  Ordered,  212. 
Presented,  read 
the first time,  and  ordered  to be  read  a second  time,  212. 
Read  a  second  time, and  ordered  to  be  taken  into  con­
sideration,  222.  Considered,  228.  Read  the  third  time, 
( Cited 
and passed,  232.  Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  269. 
as  Caledonian  Railway  Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

CANADA.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

C A N A DA   (Preferential  Tariff  for  Goods  for 

the  United 

Kingdom).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

CANAL  TRAFFIC  ;  Bill  to  provide  for  the  better  regula­

tion  of  Canal  Traffic;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  254.  Day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  355. 

C A N C ER   (Ireland).  Vide   ACCOUNTS. 

Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to.  the  Examiners,  204.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to be  read  a  second  time, 
219.  Read a second time, and  committed, 231.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  288.  Considered,  as  amended,  307. 
Read  the third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  317. 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  333. 
(Cited  as  Cardiff 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

CARMARTHENSHIRE  ELECTRIC  POWER  [  L o r d s  ]  ;  R e p o r t, 
That  the Bill should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been*  com­
plied  with,  15,  Bill  'brought  from  the  Lords,  243. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred   to  the  Examiners,  243. 
Report,-  That  the'  Standing  Orders-  not  /previously 
inquired, into have  been  complied  with.  Bill  t o be  read 
a  second  time,  252.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
268.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  296.  Considered, 
as amended,  326.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  334.  The  Lords  disagree   to  one.  of  the 
Amendments,  for  which  they  assign  their  Reason,  and 
agree to the other  Amendments, 360.  Lords'  Reason con­
sidered ;  Resolution,  That  this  House  doth  not  insist  on 
the  Amendment  to  which  the  Lords  have  disagreed; 
Message  to  the  Lords  to  acquaint  them  therewith,  371. 
( Cited  as  Carmarthenshire Electric  Power  Company  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

C A S T L E B L A N E Y, 

K E A D Y, 

a nd 

A R M A GH 

R A I L W AY 

(Extension  of  Time)-,  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  20. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  27. 
Petition  for  additional  provision  referred   to  the  Ex­
aminers, 111.  Report  on  said  Petition, That the  Standing 
Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred   to  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  119.  Report  on 
said  Petition,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  130.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62 
has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
140.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  158.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  163,  198.  Petition  for  additional 
provision referred  to  the  Examiners,  248.  Report  on  the 
said  Petition,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  been 
complied  with  ;  Instruction accordingly,  260.  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  290.  Standing  Orders 
211,  236,  and  237  suspended, and  Committee of  Selection 
to  appoint  the  Committee  on  the  Bill, to  sit and  proceed 
forthwith,  295.  Bill  reported,  with  Amendments,  309. 
Standing  Orders  84,  214,  215,  and  239  suspended; 
Bill  considered,  as  amended;  Standing  Orders  223  and 
243  suspended;  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed, 317. 
Agreed  to  by  the, Lords,  377. 
(Cited  as  Castleblaney,
Keady,  and  Armagh  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
411. 

C A S U A L T I ES   t o  SHIPS.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C A S U A L T I ES   t o  S T E AM  B O I L E R S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

CENSUS.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

CENTRAL  LONDON  RAILWAY  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 

• 20.  Read the  first  time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners, 
27.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has been  complied 
with ;  Bill to  be  read  a second  time, 37.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  52.  Second  Reading  deferred,  65. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn, 
115. 

C E R T I F I C A T ES   o f  O R I G I N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S.  ­

C E R T I F I ED  D AY  I N D U S T R I AL  S C H O O LS  

(Parliamentary 

CANNOCK  C H A SE 

a nd  W O L V E R H A M P T ON 

R A I L W A Y. 

Grant).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

V i de  WOLVERHAMPTON. 

C H A M B ER   o f  L O N D O N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C A PE   o f  G O OD  H O PE  O B S E R V A T O R Y.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

CHANCELLOR,  LORD  HIGH  ;  delivers  H is  Majesty's  M o st 

CARDIFF  RAILWAY 

.[Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill 
shduld  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  RepOrt, 

Gracious  Speech  to  both  Houses  of  Parliament  at  the 
close  of  the  Session,  425. 

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[190s. 

C H A RD  C O R P O R A T I ON  G AS   and  E L E C T R I C I TY  

[Lords];
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House 
of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
202.  Read  the first time,  and  referred   to  the  Examiners, 
203.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously-
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  219.  Read  a second  time, and  committed, 
231.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  332.  Considered, 
as  amended,  353.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  with 
Amendments,  366.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  382. 
(Cited  as  Chard  Corporation  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

C H A R I NG  CROSS,  EUSTON,  a nd  H A M P S T E AD  R A I L W A Y   ; 
Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time, 
and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  27.  Report,  That 
Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  37.  Day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading, 52.  Motion, That  the Bill  be  now  read a second 
time;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  and  with­
drawn ; Main  Question  put;  Bill  read  a second time,  and 
committed,  59.  Instruction, &c.,62. 
.Report   of  Board  of 
Trade  referred  to  the  Committee,  79.  Bill  reported, 
with  Amendments,  86.  Considered,  as  amended,  123. 
King's  Consent  signified  ;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed  (New  Title),  129.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  289.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
(Cited  as  Charing  Cross,  Euston,  and  Hampstead 
300. 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

C H A R I T A B LE  D O N A T I O NS   and  BEQUESTS 

{Ireland). 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

C H A R I T A B LE  E N D O W M E N TS   (London).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C H A R I T A B L E,  L O AN  S O C I E T I ES   (Ireland);  Bill  to  amend 
the  Charitable  Loan  Societies  (Ireland)  Act,  1900; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  367. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  378,  385.  Order  for  Second 
Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  389. 

C H A R I TY  COMMISSION. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

C H A T H AM   and  D I S T R I CT  L I G HT  R A I L W A YS  

[Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House 
of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to 
have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought 
from 
the  Lords,  237.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  237.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
248.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  276.  Report  read  ;  Bill   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  276.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
290.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  326.  Considered, 
as amended,  342.  Read  the third  time,  and  passed, with 
Amendments,  352.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  367. 
(Cited  as  Chatham  and  District  Light  Raihoays  Com­
pany  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

CHEAP  TRAINS ;  Bill  to  amend  the Law  relating  to  Cheap 
Trains  for  the  Working  Classes;  presented,  and  ordered 
to  be read  a second time, 112.  Order for  Second  Reading 
discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  124. 

C H E L S EA  H O S P I T A L.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C H E L T E N H AM 

and 

S T R O UD  D I S T R I CT 

T R A M W A Y S. 

V i de  STROUD. 

CHESHIRE  LINES  C O M M I T T E E;  

P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 
ordered,  20.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  27.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  74. 
Read  a second  time,  and committed,  84.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  152.  Considered,  as amended,  185.  Read 
the  third  time, and passed  (New  Title),  195.  Agreed   to 

by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  296.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed  to,  306. 
(Cited  as  Cheshire  Lines  Act,
1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

CHEW'S  FOUNDATION  ;  Resolution  praying  His  Majesty 
to  withhold  his  Consent,  &c.,  132.  King's  Answer,  231. 

C H I EF  S E C R E T A RY  f or  I R E L A N D.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

C H I L D R E N,  E M P L O Y M E NT  o f.  V i de  E M P L O Y M E N T. 

CHINA.  V i de  ACCOUNTS, 

C H R I S T C H U R CH  and  B O U R N E M O U TH  T R A M W A Y S.   Vide 

P O O L E. 

CHURCH  DISCIPLINE  :  Bill  to  amend 

the  Church 
Discipline  Act   of  1840  and  the  Public  Worship 
Regulation  Act   of  1874  :  presented,  and  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time,  12.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time;  Closure  claimed,  but  Mr. 
Speaker  withholds  his  assent  ;  Question  put,  and 
agreed  to  on  Division;  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  64.  Considered  in  Committee,  68.  Com­
mittee  deferred,  71,  246,  265,  272,  279,  283.  Day 
appointed  for  Committee,  291.  Committee  deferred, 
299,  302.  Bill  considered   in  Committee,  316.  Com­
mittee  deferred,  320,  325,  327,  337,  342,  345,  357. 

CHURCH  DISCIPLINE 

to  amend 

(NO.  2 );  Bill  

the 
Law  relating'  to  Church  Discipline;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  49.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  64,  73,  78,  93,  99,  110,  117,  127,  134,  147. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  This  House,  while  recognising 
the  need  for  further  legislation,  &c.,"  but  not  made   on 
Division;  Main  Question put, and  agreed   to  on  Division; 
Bill  read  a  second  time  ;  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
committed  to  a  Select  Committee  ;  and,  at  Midnight, 
Debate  adjourned,  167.  Further  adjourned,  171,  176, 
181,  185,  187,  191,  200,  207,  218,  224,  236,  241,  247, 
265. 

C H U R C H ES  (City  of  London).  Vide   ACCOUNTS. 

C H U R CN  E S T A T ES  COMMISSION.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C H U R CH  T E M P O R A L I T I ES   (Ireland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

C I TY  a nd  N O R TH  E A ST  SUBURBAN  E L E C T R IC  R A I L­

WAY ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  20.  Read  the  first 
for  Second  Reading,  38. 
time,  27.  Day  appointed 
Second  Reading  deterred,  43.  Motion,  That  the  Bill 
be  now read  a second  time ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six 
months,"  but  not  made  on  Division;  Main  Question 
put;  Bill  read a second  time, and committed, 62.  Witness 
ordered  to  attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  132.  Bill 
reported,  Preamble  not  proved,  137. 

C I TY  a nd  S O U TH  L O N D ON  R A I L W A Y;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i ll 

ordered,  16.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  27.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  38. 
Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  52.  Bill  read  a 
Instruction,  62.  Bill 
second  time,  and  committed,  59. 
reported,  with  Amendments,  101. 
Considered,  as 
amended,  123.  Prince  of  Wales'  Consent  signified; 
.  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed,  129.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  339.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed  to,  349. 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

( Cited  as  City  and  South  London 

C I V IL  C O N T I N G E N C I ES  F U N D.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C I V IL  L I ST  PENSIONS.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C I V IL  S E R V A N TS   (Retirement  at  the  Age  of  Sixty-Jive), 
T" 

V i de  ACCOUNTS.  

C I V IL  S E R V I C E.  COMMISSION. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS., 

S U P­

P L Y . -­

C I V IL 

8  EDW. VIIJ 

I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

4 8   9 

C I V IL  S E R V I C ES  a nd  R E V E N UE  D E P A R T M E N TS 

(   A p­

propriation  Accounts).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

— 

—	 

COUNTS. 

(Estimates).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

(Excess).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Supplementary  Estimates). 
S U P P L Y. 

(Vote  on  Account).  V i de  SUPPLY. 

Vide  AC­

C L A P H AM  J U N C T I ON  and  M A R B LE  A R CH  R A I L W AY 

(No.  1)  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21.  Read  the  first 
time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners, 27.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  38.  Second  Reading  deferred,  55, 
65.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  with­
drawn,  114. 

CLAUSES: 

———  —  In  Committee  :—Agreed 

to,  41,  42,  &c. 
Amended,  and  agreed  to,  57,  205,  &c.  Disagreed 
to,  197,  256,  &c.  Added,  205,  401.  Brought  up,  and 
read  the  first  time,  and  read  a  second  time  on  Division, 
,  301,  &c.  And  Motion  and  Clause  withdrawn,  205,  301. 
Motion,  That  a  Clause  be  postponed,  withdrawn,  250. 
And  Q.uestion  negatived  on  Division,  197.  Brought  up, 
and  read  the  first  time  ;  Motion,  That  the  Clause  be 
read  a  second  time;  Question  negatived,  105,  301,  401, 
&c.  On  Division,  105,  205, 401,  &c. 

o 

On consideration  (Private  Bills):—Twice  read, 
and  made  part  of  Bills,  192,  265,  413,  &c.  Brought 
up,  and  read  the  first  time  ;  Motion,  That  the  Clause  be 
read  a second  time,  and  Question  negatived  on  Division, 
265,  414.  And  Motion  and  Clause  withdrawn,  414. 
Amendment  proposed  to  Clause,  and withdrawn,  413. 

(Public  Bills)  :—Twice  read,  and 
made  part of  Bills,  254,  255.  Brought  up,  and  read  the 
first  time  ;  Motion,  That  the  Clause   be  read  a  second 
time,  and  Question  agreed  to  on  Division,  255,  325. 
Negatived,  329.  On  Division,  255,  312,  &c.  Brought 
up,  and  read  the  first  time ;  Motion,  That  the  Clause 
be  read  a  second  time;  Motion  and  Clause  withdrawn, 
329.  Motion,  That  a Clause  be  postponed,  and  Question 
negatived  on  Division,  197. 

C L E R GY   (West Indies).  Vide   A C C O U N T S. 

CLERK   OF  T HE  CROWN S 

Writs,  3,  38,  45,  64,  89,  151,  291,  406. 

To  make  out  New 

C L E RK   OF  T HE  CROWN   IN  I R E­

L A ND  : 

make  out  New  Writs,   3,  12,  40,  50,  166. 

To 

CLERK   OF  T HE  HOUSE  : 

To 

direct 

the 

Lays Papers upon 

Printing  of  the  Journal,  4. 

the  Table,  7,  &c. 

the  Lords,  151,  &c. 

1 

—  To  communicate 

Reasons  for  disagreeing  to  Lords'  Amendments,  384. 
—	 
Lords,  That  this  House  doth  not  insist   on  their  Amend­
ment  to  which  the  Lords  have  disagreed,  371. 

To  acquaint  the 

sages to  the  Lords,  102,  168,  209. 

To  carry  Mes­

Informs the House 
of  the  unavoidable  absence  of  Mr.  Speaker,  owing   to 
indisposition,  96,  107. 

s 

< 

; 

able  absence  of  the  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,   8, 
11,  15,  26,  33,  35,  38, 42,  45,  48,  51,  52,  55,  58,  60,  66, 
68,  71,  74,  78.  84,  86,  89,  92,  94,  96,  101,  103,  188,  213, 
241,  261,  283,  303,  318,  337,  376. 

Of  the  unavoid­

Of  Mr.  Speaker 

and  Chairman of  Ways  and  Means,  96. 

C L E V E L A ND  and  D U R H AM  C O U N TY  E L E C T R IC  P O W ER 

[Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the. 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the 
Lords,  141.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  141.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with, 
and  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  155.  Read  a 
• second  time,  and  committed,  167.  Reported,  with  an 
Amendment,  201.  Considered,  as  amended,  214.  Read' 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  an  Amendment,  224. 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  233. 
(Cited  as  Cleveland 
and  Durham  County  Electric  Power  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

CLOSURE   o f  D E B A T E. 
C L O S U RE   of  D E B A TE  

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 
(Standing  Order  No.  26).  Vide 

QUESTIONS. 

A C C O U N T S. 

C L U B S,  R E G I S T R A T I ON  o f.  V i de  DRUNKENNESS. 

C L U BS  R E G I S T R A T I ON   (Scotland);  Bill  for  the  registra­

tion  and  regulation  of  Clubs  in  Scotland;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  112.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  122,  133,  146,  162,  180,  199. 

C O AL  E X P O R T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C O AL  MINES   (Certificates)  ;  Bill   to  amend  the  Coal  Mines 
Regulation  Act,  188  7 ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  97.  Second  Reading  deferred,  117, 
127,  142,  154.  Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
162.  Considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without 
Amendment;  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  170. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  an  Amendment,  249. 
Lords'  Amendment  to  be  now  considered  ;  considered, 
(Cited  as  Coal  Mines  Regulation
and  agreed  to,  256. 
Act  (1887)  Amendment Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

COAL  MINES  REGULATION  ;  Bill   to  amend  the  Coal  Mines 
Regulation  Act,  1887;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six 
months,"  and  made  on  Division;  Main  Question,  as 
amended,  put;  Second  Reading  put  off  for  six  months,  ' 
174. 

C O AL  S U P P L I ES   (Royal  Commission).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O AL  T A B L E S,  1 9 0 2.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

To  carry  Bills  to 

C O L L E GE  C H A R T ER  A C T,  1 8 7 1. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

To  carry  Bills  to 
the  Lords, and acquaint them that  this House hath  agreed 
to  the  same,  without  Amendment,  221,  &c.  With  an 
Amendment  or  Amendments,  151, 396,  &c. 

To  carry  Bills  to 
the  Lords,  with  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  354,   &c 
; With  an  Amendment,  416,  &c. 

C O L O N I AL  C O N F E R E N C E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

COLONIAL  MARRIAGES ;  Bill  to  legalise  certain  Colonial 
Marriages  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred*  229,  247,  265. 
Second 
Day  appointed 
for  Second 
Reading  deferred,  308.  Day  appointed 

for  Second  Reading, 1  291. 

;  Reading,  382. 

VOL.  168.——Seas.  1803. 

3  R. 

COLONIAL 

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I N D EX  to  the  _ QNE ;  -HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

[1903. 

C O L O N I AL  O F F I C E. 

Y i de  S U P P L Y. 

C O L O N I AL  P R O B A T ES  A C T.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O L O N I AL  R E P O R T S. 

"Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O L O N I AL  S E R V I C E S. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

C O L O N I AL  S T A T I S T I C S.  VIDE  A C C O U N T S. 

C O M M E R C E,  M I N I S T RY   o f . :  Vide  M I N I S T R Y. 

COMMERCIAL  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21.  Read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  27. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  38.  Read  a second 
time, and  oommittedj  52,  Witnesses  ordered  to  attend 
the  Committee  on  the  Bill,-  124.:  Bill  i-eported,  with 
Amendments,  139.  Considered,  as amended,  155.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  162,  Agreed  to  by  the 
Lords,  with  Amendments,  254.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  263. 
(Cited  as  Commercial  Gas  Act.,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

C O M M E R C I AL  R E L A T I O N S.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O M M I T T A LS   (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O M M I T T E E S:

r

Bill  considered  in  Committee  of  the  whole 
House,  and  day  appointed  for  further  consideration   in 
Committee,  186,  196,  &c. 

—	  Committee  report  Progress,  169,  175,  &c. 

— Power   to  send for  persons,  papers,  and  records, 

50,  59,  126,  241,  Stc.  Joint  Committee,  209. 

Members  discharged,  and  others  added,  57, 

118, &c, 

Members  added  to  Solect  Committees,  95,  241, 

. , &c,  T o  Standing  Committees,  61,  &c. 

Three  Members  nominated  Members   of  Select 

Committees by  the  House,  240,-355. 

-

-

- — 

to 

Matters 

referred 

of 
Evidence of  former  Session, 220,  261,  276,  &c.  Minutes 
of  Evidence  of  former  Committees,  220,  248,  276,  &c. 
Report  of  Board  of  Trade,  79,  &c.  Report  and  Minutes 
of  Evidence  of  former  Joint  Committee  referred  to  a 
Joint  Committee,  232. 

them :—Minutes 

Power  to  report  Observations.  50. 

Reports  from  Private  Bill  Committees  :—That 
Witnesses  be  ordered  to  attend  Committees,  71, &c,.  Qf 
absence  of  Members,  94.  197,  &c.   Of  adjournment  of 
Committees,  86, &c.  Erpp  Groups   of  Railway  Bills  ;1 of 
adjournment of  Committees,  90,  &c.  That  Witnesses   be 
ordered to  attend,  71,  87, &c. 

. 

——'  •  ' 

Motion,  That  Committees  shall  not  sit  to-1 
morrow,  being  Ascension  Day,  until  Two   of  the  clock, 
and  Question  agreed  tO on  Division,  186. 

— T h r ee   to  be  the  Quorum  of  the  Standing 
Orders  Committee,  suspended  during  the  remainder   of 
the  Session,  241. 

Committee  on  matter  deferred,  175,  180, 
&<?,,  Matter  considered  in  Committee,  148,  180,  &c. 
And  no  date  fixed  for Report;  424.  ' 

— -

- 
178. 

;-;  Leave  to  Committee  to make a Special  Report, 
:  , 

•..:• 

' 

Special  Reports,  178,  311,  354.  Report, 

—  House  resolves  itself  into  the  Committee   of 

Inquiry  not  completed,  367,413. 

Supply, 40,  41,  &c. 

• 

—  Estimates  referred  to  the  Committee  of  the 

whole  House,  36,  &c. 

— —  Appointment  of  Temporary  Chairman  of  Com­

mittees by  Mr.  Speaker,  45. 

—	 

t  —-  Report  to  lie  upon  the  Table,  172,  &c.  And 
be  printed,  172,  &c.  Special  Reports   to  lie  upon  the 
Table,  355.  And   be  printed,  179,  312,  355.  Leave   to 
a  Committee  to  sit  and  proceed,  119. 

Select  Committees  appointed,  and  nominated 

C O M M I T T EE   O F  S E L E C T I ON   :— 

at the  same  time,  50,  128, &c. 

— 

Nominated  ( Standing Orders), 33. 

(Selection  ), 
(Public  Accounts),  59.  Other  Committees,  50,  126, 

• 
33.	 

- 

To  consist  of  Eleven  Members;  nominated, 

--"'r-'   - ­

To  appoint  the  Committee  on  Police  and 

" 

Sanitary  Regulations,  79. 

33. 
&c. 

,	 

To  have  power  to  sit  as two  Committees,  and 
that  Three  be  the  Quorum  of  each  of  the  Committees 
(Police  and  Sanitary),  79. 

-   T o  consist  of  Five  Members,  166,  &c.  —— 

Eleven  Members,  33,  79.-—  • 
3 3 .—  »  —Fourteen  Members,  5 0 .— 
Members,  56.——•> 

Seventeen  Members,  50, 

Thirteen  Members, 
Fifteen 

L--.' 

To  consist  of  Five  Members;  Three   to  be 
nominated  by  the  House  and Two   by  the  Committee  of 
Selection,  166,  259. 

— 

— Of  Five Members to be joined with a  Committee 

of  the  Lords,  209.   Of  Seven  Members,  209. 

Motion  being  opposed 

for  appointment   of 
Select  Committee,  Question  put,  pursuant  to  Standing 
Order,  56. 

— Appointed   to  draw  up  Reasons to be assigned to 
the Lords  for  disagreeing   to  one  of  their  Amendments  ; 
to  withdraw  immediately  ;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  383. 
T o  certain  Amendments,  420.  Reasons  reported^  and 
agreed  to, 384,  420. 

— — —  —  To be the Quorum:-—Three,  50,  &c.   Of a Joint 
Five,  126, 

Committee,  209.——*©* 

J our,  79.— 

Report  of  Chairmen  (Standing  Committees), 
43.  Of  nomination  of  Members to  serve on the  Standing 
Committees,  43,  &c.   Of  Five  Members   to  serve  on 
Joint  Committee,  237. 

_ • 

-  Report,  in  pursuance  of  the  Private  Legis­

lation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,   of  names  of 
Members  selected  to  act  as  Commissioners,  4<L,  Of 
names  of  Members  selected  in  place  of  other  Members, 
97,109. 

; 

; 

Report of  names  of  Members  added  to  Stand­
ing  Committees  in  respect  of  Bills,  48,  61,  &c.   Of 
names  of  Members  discharged 
frOm  Standing  Cbm­
mitteiesj  and  others 'addedin 'substitution,  85,  118,  &c. 
From  a J oint  Committee,  239. 

— - —  —  To  nominate  Two  Members   of  a  Select  Com­
mittee,  166, 259,  &c. 

. 

——  To  nominate  Five  Members  of  a  Joint  Com­

mittee,  209. 

— —  - 

Standing  Orders  211,236,  and  237  suspended, 

as  to  appointment  of  Committees  on  Bills  by  the  Com­
mittee  of  Selection,  295.  Standing  Orders  211  and  236 
suspended,  397. 

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COMMITTEES—continued. 

JOINT  COMMITTEES   :­

M U N I C I P AL  T R A D I NG  ;   Resolution,  That  it  is 
•	 
expedient  that" a  Select  Committee   of  this  House  be 
appointed  to  join  with  a  Committee   of  the  Lords  to 
consider  and  report  as  to  the  principles  which  should  i 
govern  powers  given  by  Bills  a,nd  Provisional  Orders  to 
municipal  and  other local  authorities  for  industrial  enter­
prise  within  or  without  the  area of  their  jurisdiction  ; 
Message to  acquaint  the Lords  therewith,  102.  Message 
from  the  Lords, That  they  concur  with the  Commons  in 
their  Resolution,  145.  Message  considered;  Order,  That 
a  Select  Committee   of  Seven  Members  be  appointed, 
and  Message  to  acquaint  the  Lords  therewith;  Seven 
Members  nominated;  power   to  send for  persons,  papers, ! 
and  records  ;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  209.  Message 
from  the  Lords,  That  they  have  appointed  a  Committee 
of  Seven  Lords  to  join  with  a  Committee  of  the  Com­
mons,  and  proposing  place  and  time  of  meeting;  Lords' 
Message  considered  ;  Order,  That  the  Committee   of  this 
House  do  meet  the  Lords'  Committee  as  proposed  by 
their  Lordships;  Message   to  acquaint  them  therewith, 
230.  Report  and  Minutes   of  Evidence  of  Joint  Com­
mittee of  1900  referred,  232.  Report,  Inquiry  not  com­
pleted,  347. 

•	  P  O  R  T 

of  L O N D ON  B I LL  ;   Resolution,  That  it 
is  expedient  that  the Port  of  London  Bill   be  committed 
to  a  Joint  Committee   of  Lords  and  Commons,  168. 
Message  from  the  Lords  concurring   in  the  Resolution, 
183.  Message  considered;  Bill  committed   to  a.  Select 
Committee  of  Five  Members,  to  be  nominated  by  the 
Committee  of  Selection,  to  be joined  with  a  Committee 
of  the  Lords;  Message   to  acquaint  them 
therewith; 
Petitions  referred;  Counsel  ordered  ;  power   to  send  for 
persons,  papers,  and  records  ;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum, 
;209.	  Message  from. the Lords, That they have  appointed 
a  Committee  of  Five  Lords  to join  with  a  Committee  of 
the  Commons,  and  proposing  place  and  time of  meeting  ; 
Lords'  Message  considered;- Order,  That  the  Committee 
of  this  House  do  meet  the  Lords'  Committee  as proposed 
by  their  Lordships  ;  Message  to  acquaint  them  there­
with;  230.  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Selection  of 
nomination  of  Members,  237.   Of  Member  discharged, 
and  another  Member  added,  239,,  Bill  reported  from 
the  Joint  Committee,  310.  :.. 

S T A N D I NG  C O M M I T T E ES   :— 

—Report  from  the  Committee   of  Selection  of 

Chairmen's Panel,  43.  Order,  That  all  Standing  Com­
mittees  have  leave  to  print,  and circulate  with the  Yotes, 
the  Minutes  of  their  Proceedings,  and  any  amended 
Clauses  of  Bills  committed  to  them,  74. 

LAW",  &c.:—Report   of  nomination  of  Mem­

bers  to  serve  on  the  Standing  Committee,  43. 

—— 

Report  of  appointment  of  Chairman,  52.  Of 
Member  to  act  as Chairman  in  place  of  another  Member, 
148. 

Report  of  Members  discharged,  and  other 
In  respect  of 
In  respect  of  Marriage  with  a 

: — R e p o rt  from the  Chairmen's  Panel;  That  they 
following  Resolution:  That  any 
had  agreed  to  the 
Member  of  the  Chairmen's  Panel  be,  and  he  is  hereby, 
empowered  to  ask  any  other  Methber  ofthe  Chairmen's 
Panel  to  take  his place  in  case of necessity,  52. 
. 
Members  added,  102,  118,  253,  &c.  
Pistols  Bill,  133. 
Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill,  164,  201. 
•	 
—  Report  of  names of  Members  added in  respect 
of  Bills  ;—County  Courts  Jurisdiction  Extension  Bill, 
48. 
Incest  Bill,  61.  County  Councils  (Bills   in  Parlia­
' went) Bill, 97.   B o r o u gh   Funds Bill,120.  Local  Govern­
m e nt   (Transfer of  Powers)  Bill,  121.  Pistols  Bill,  130. 
Marriage  with  a  Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill,  153. 

Prevention  of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords], 
164.  Burgh 
Police  (Scotland)  Bill,  164.  Town  Councils  (Scotland) 
Bill,  276. 

- — —  —  B I L LS  C O M M I T T E D : — C o u n ty  C o u r ts  J u r i s­

Incest  Bill,  50.  County 
diction  Extension  Bill,  37. 
Councils  (Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill, 87.  Borough  Funds 
Bill,  87.  Local  Government  (Transfer   of  Powers)  Bill, 
87.  Pistols  Bill,  105.  Marriage  with  a  Deceased 
Wife's  Sister  Bill,  139.  Prevention  of  Corruption  Bill 
[Lords'J,  149.  Burgh  Police 
(Scotland)  Bill,  151. 
Town  Councils  (Scotland): Bill,  273. 

R E P O R TS   o n  B I L L S : — C o u n ty  C o u r ts  J u r i s­

diction Bill, 90. 
Incest Bill, 103.  County Councils (Bills 
in  Parliament)  Bill,  120.  Borough  Funds  Bill  (without 
Amendment),  129.  Local  Government  (Transfer   of 
Powers)  Bill,  129.  Pistols  Bill,  137.  Marriage  with  a 
Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill,  249.  Prevention   of  Cor­
ruption  Bill 
(Scotland) 
Bill,  321,  Town  Councils  (Scotland)  Bill,  343. 

[Lords],  311.  Burgh  Police 

Reports  to  lie  upon  the  Table,  52.  And   be 

printed,  90,  120,  &c. 

—  Minutes of  Proceedings  to be  printed,  90,  120, 

&c. 
—	  ' v :  —Instruction  relative   to  the  County  Councils 
{Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill,  119.  Title  amended,  120. 

Bills 

reported,  without  Amendment,  and 

ordered  to  be  considered,  129. 

Leave  to  the  Committee  to  sit  till  after  a 

quarter-past  Two  during  the  Sitting   of  the  House,  342. 

—  T R A D E  ,  &c.:—Report  of  names of  Members 

to  serve  on  the  Standing  Committee,  43. 

— 

Report  of  name of  Member  to  act  as  Chair­

man of  the  Standing  Committee,  58. 
In place of  another 
Member,  148.   Of  names  of  Members  discharged,  and 
others  added  in  substitution,  85,  104,  126,  172,  186, 
296,  304,  347.  
In  respect  of  Licensing  (Scotland)  Bilis, 
183. 

-  Report of  names of  Members  added  in  respect 
of  Bills  :—Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill,  55.  Employment 
of  Children  Bill,  97.  Sale  of  Adulterated  Butter  Bill, 
104.  Sheep Scab  Bill,  121.  Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts 
Amendment and Licensing  Acts  Consolidation  (Scotland) 
Bills,  172.  Marine  Insurance  Bill  [Lords],  253. 
—	 
—  B I L LS  C O M M I T T ED  : — I n n k e e p e r s  '  L i a b i l i ty 
Bill,  51.  Employment   of  Children  Bill,  85.  Sale   of 
Sheep  Scab  Bill,  97. 
Adulterated  Butter  Bill,  97. 
(Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill,  109. 
Licensing 
Licensing  Acts  Consolidation 
(Scotland)  Bill,  110. 
Marine  Insurance  Bill  [Lords],  167. 

R E P O R TS   o n  B I L LS  : — I n n k e e p e r s  '  L i a b i l i ty 
Bill  96.  Employment   of  Children  Bill,  152.  Licensing 
(Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill  and  Licensing  Acts 
Consolidation (Scotland)  Bill  (consolidated  into  Licensing 
Acts  (Scotland) Consolidation  and Amendment  Bill), 296. 
Sale  of  Adulterated  Butter  Bill  (changed  to  Sale   of 
Butter  Bill),  346.  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  360. 

Reports  to  lie  upon the  Table, 55,  85,  104,  &c. 

And  be  printed,  96,  152,  &c. 

—  Minutes  of  Proceedings  to be  printed,  96,  152, 

; 

&c. 
—• 
INSTRUCTIONS. 

Instruction  to  the  Committee,  280.  Vide 

Two  Bills  consolidated  into  one  Bill   by  the 

Committee,  296. 

S E L E CT  C O M M I T T E ES  on  B I L L S.   Vide 

A G ED  P E N S I O N E RS  B I LL  ; 

committed,  192. 

P A T E NT	   O F F I CE  E X T E N-
SION  B I LL  ;   committed, 
259. 	

P O OR 

P R I S O N E R S' 
FENCE  B I L L  ;  committed, 
91. 

D E-

P O ST  O F F I CE  S I T ES  B I LL  ; 

committed,  166. 
P U B L IC  O F F I C ES  

(Dublin)

B I L  L  ;  committed,  166. 

S E L E CT 

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[i903. 

C O M M U TE  ES—continued. 

SELECT  COMMITTEES   on  various  Matters,  Vide 

H O U SE   o f  COMMONS 

(Kit-
and  Refreshment-

chen 
Room.s) ;  appointed,  50. 

P U B L IC  A C C O U N TS  ; 

a p­

pointed,  59. 

P U B L IC  P E T I T I O NS  ; 

a p-

H O U SE   o f  COMMONS 

(  Ven-

pointed,  50. 

virtue  of  which  the  Congo  Free  State  exists,   in  order 
that  measures  may  be  adopted  to  abate  the  evils 
prevalent  in  that  State ;  amended,  by  leaving  out  "and 
both  these  guarantees  having  been  constantly  violated 
Main  Question,  as  amended,  put,  and  agreed  t o;
tion, &c.,  186. 

Resolu-

til,tion),  241. 

SELECTION  ; 

appointed, 

C O N N A U G HT  a nd  U L S T E  R  L I G H  T  R A I L W A Y S  . 

V i d  e 

NA T I O N AL  EX P E N D I T U R E, 

33. 

U L S T E R  . 

102. 	
P O L I CE	  

a nd 

S A N I T A RY 

pointed,  33.  


S T A N D I NG  O R D E RS  ; 

a p-

R E G U L A T I O NS  ; 
pointed,  79.  


a p-

W O R K M E N 'S  T R A I N S,  1 3 3.  


C O M M I T T E ES   of  the  whole  House  on  various  Matters. 

Vide 

B O A RD   o f  A G R I C U L T U RE 
[Sala-

and  F I S H E R I ES 
ries],  379. 

I R E L A ND 
G R A NT  
Funa],  96. 

D E V E L O P M E NT 
[Consolidated 

I R I SH 

L A ND  

[Advances, 

§*c.],  230. 

M I L I T A RY  W O R KS 

[Con-

solidated Fund],  337. 

M O T OR 

C A RS  

[Excise 

Duty],  385. 
N A V AL  W O R KS 

[   Consoli-

dated Fund],  280. 

P O ST  O F F I CE  S I T ES 

[Ex­

penses],  168. 

P U B L IC  B U I L D I N GS 

E X­

PENSES 
Fund],  358. 
P U B L IC  O F F I C ES  
[Adoauces],  168. 

[Consolidated

(Dublin) 

P U B L IC  W O R KS 

L O A NS 
[Remission  of  Debt],  373.  

(Electrical 

R A I L W A YS  

S O U TH 

Power)  [Expenses],  168. 
L O AN 
A F R I C AN 
C O N T R I B U-

a nd  W A  R 
TION  [Guarantee],  141. 

P A T E NT  O F F I CE  E X T E N-
SION  [Expenses],  261. 

S U G AR  C O N V E N T I ON 

[Ex-

penses and Duties],  367. 

COMMONS  (Inclosure  Awards).  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

C O M P A N I ES  (Winding-up).  Vide   A C C O U N T S. 

C O M P A N I ES  (Winding-up)  ACT. 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O N D I T I ON   o f  T R A DE  a nd  P E O P L E. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C O N G E S T ED 

D I S T R I C TS 

B O A RD  

(Ireland). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

C O N G E S T ED  D I S T R I C TS   (Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

C O N G E S T ED  D I S T R I C TS   (Scotland)  A CT   (1897)  A M E N D­

MENT ;  Bill  to  amend the  Congested  Districts  (Scotland) 
Act,  1897,  and  to  enlarge  the  powers  conferred  under 
that A c t  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
Second  Reading  deferred,  32.  Order  for 
time,  19. 
Second  Reading  upon 
future  day  discharged;  Bill 
withdrawn,  40. 

CONGESTED  D I S T R I C TS   (Scotland)  ;  Bill  to  amend  and 
enlarge  the  powers  of  the  Crofters'  Holdings  (Scotland) 
Act,  1886,  and  the  Congested  Districts  (Scotland)  Act, 
1897,  and  to  facilitate  the  acquirement  of  Land  for 
Crofters'  Holdings  within  Congested  Districts  in  Scot­
land ;  presented,  and  ordered  to be  read  a  second  time, 
70.  Second  Reading  deferred,  157,  175. 

C O N G E S T ED  D I S T R I C TS  

(Scotland) 

(No.  2)  ;  Bill  to 
amend  the  provisions  of 
the  Congested  Districts 
(Scotland;  Act,  1897,   as to  the  application  of  the  Fund 
constituted  by  the  A c t  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  234.  Second  Reading  deferred. 
240,  250,255,262,  272,  279,  282,  285,  287,  294,  299, 
315,  319,324,332,  341,  348,  357,  362,  365,  371,  375, 
379,  385.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill 
withdrawn,  389. 

CONGO  F R EE  STATE  ;  Motion,  T h at  the  G o v e r n m e nt   o f 
the  Congo  Free  State  having, at it3 inception, guaranteed 
to  the Powers that its Native  Subjects should be governed 
with  humanity, and that  no trading monopoly or  privilege 
should be  permitted  within  its  dominions,  and  both  these 
guarantees  having  been  constantly  violated,  this  House 
requests  His  Majesty's  Government   to  confer  with  the 
otner  Powers,  signatories  of  the  Berlin  General  Act   by 

C O N S O L I D A T ED  F U N D  .  V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

CONSOLIDATED  FUND  (NO.  1 );  Bill   to  apply  certain 
Sums  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  to  the  Service  of 
the  years  ending  on  the  Thirty-first  day   of  March  One 
thousand  nine  hundred  and  two,  One  thousand  nine 
hundred  and  three,  and  One  thousand  nine  hundred  and 
f o u r;  ordered  upon  Report   of  Resolution  from  the 
Committee  of  Ways  and  Means ;  presented  accordingly, 
and  read  the  first  time,  82.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  this 
House  calls  on His  Majesty's  Government,  before  acting 
in  the  case  of  Crown  Colonies  or  Protectorates  in  South 
Africa,  on  any  agreement  a°s  to  Native  Labour,  &c.," 
and  withdrawn  ;  Main  Question  put;  Bill  read  a  second 
time, and  committed,  85.  Considered  in  Committee, and 
reported,  without  Amendment,  87.  Bill  read  the  third 
time, and  passed, 91.  Agreed  to by the Lords, 93.  ( Cited 
as  Consolidated Fund  (No.  1)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
92. 

C O N S O L I D A T ED  F U ND  

(Appropriation)-,  Bill  to  apply 

certain  Sums  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  to  the  Ser­
vice  of  the years  ending  on  the Thirty-first  day  of  March 
One  thousand  nine  hundred  and  two  and  One  thousand 
nine  hundred  and four,  and  to  appropriate  the  Supplies 
granted  in  this  Session  of  Parliament:  ordered  upon 
Resolution  reported  from  the  Committee  of  Ways  and 
Means  ;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time, 
408.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed,  413.  Con­
sidered  in  Committee, and reported, without  Amendment, 
420.  Third  Reading  deferred,  424.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed, 424.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  424. 
(Cited  as Appropriation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

CONSPIRACY  LAW  AMENDMENT  ;  Bill   to  amend  the  C o n­

spiracy  Laws;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  13.  Second  Reading  deferred.  157,  175, 
193. 

C O N S U L AR  S E R V I C E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

C O N T R A C TS  (India  Office)  ;  Bill  to  remove  doubts  as to 
the  mode  of  execution  of  certain  Contracts  entered  into 
on  behalf  of  the  Secretary of  State  for India  in  Council  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  66. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  71,  82, 87.  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  97.  Considered  in  Committee", 
and reported,  without  Amendment;  read  the  third  time, 
(Cited 
and  passed,  102.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  289. 
as Contracts  (India  Office)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

CORK  HARBOUR ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21.  Read 
the  first  time,  27.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed^ 
38.  Witness  ordered  to  attend  the  Committee  on  the 
Bill,  71.  Bill  reported,  with  Amendments,  93.  Con­
sidered,  as  amended,  158.  King's  Consent  signified  ; 
Bili  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  171.  Agreed  to  by 
the  Lords, with Amendments,  382.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  396. 
(Cited  as  Cork  Harbour  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

C O R O N E R S'  INQUESTS   (Railway  Fatalities)  ;  Bill  to amend 
the  Law  relating  to  Coroners'  Inquests  in  the  case  of 
fatal  Accidents  on  Railways;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a  second  time,  14.  Second  Reading  deferred,  51, 
60,  68,  77,  78,  91,  100,  111.  117, 128,  142,  161,  170,  176, 
199. 

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C O R P O R AL  P U N I S H M E N T. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

COSHAM  a nd  G O S P O RT  T R A M W A Y S. 

V i de  GOSPORT. 

COTTAGE  HOMES;  Bill  to  authorise  the  provision  of 
Cottage  Homes  for  the  Aged  Deserving  Poor;  pre­
sented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  183. 
Second  Reading  deterred,  193. 

and  agreed  to  ;  Lords'  Amendments  considered,  and 
agreed  to,  with  an  Amendment,  415.   To  which  the 
(Cited  as  County  Courts Act,,  1903) 
Lords  agree,  423. 
Royal  Assent,  424. 

C O U N TY  C O U R TS   (Plaints  and Sittings).  Vide   ACCOUNTS. 

C O U N TY  O F F I C E RS   and  COURTS  (Ireland)  A C T,   Vide 

C O T T ON  F A C T O R I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

A C C O U N T S. 

COUNCILS   o f  BOROUGHS  

in  E N G L A ND 

a nd  W A L ES 

(.Indebtedness).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

C O U RT   of  P R O B A TE  D I V I S I ON   (High  Court  of  Justice) 

(Ireland). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C O U N S E L: 

Ordered  to  attend  Select  Committees,  166, 

259.   A . Joint  Committee,  209. 

C O U N TY  a nd  B O R O U GH  C O U N C I LS  a nd  M E T R O P O L I T AN 

B O R O U GH  COUNCILS   (Qualification of  Women);  Bill  to 
enable  Women  to  be  elected  and  act  as  Members  of 
County and  Borough  Councils  and Metropolitan  Borough 
Councils;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  383. 

C O U N TY  COUNCILS   (Bills  in Parliament);  Bill   to  amend 
the  Local Government  Act,  1888,   by  empowering  County 
Councils  to  promote  Bills in  Parliament;  presented, and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  46.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  49,  54,  60,  63,  67,  74,  83.  Motion,  That  the 
Bill  be  now  read  a second  time, and,  at  half-past  Seven, 
.  Debate  adjourned,  85.  Resumed  ;  Question  put;  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed  to  the  Standing 
Report   of  names  of 
Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  87. 
Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in  respect  of 
the  Bill,  97. 
Instruction  to  the  Standing  Committee, 
119.  Bill  reported  from  the  Standing  Committee,  with 
Amendments;  Title  amended;  Minutes   of  Proceedings 
to  be  printed  ;.  day  appointed  for  consideration,  as 
amended,  120,  Bill  considered,  as amended,  127.  Read 
the  third  time, and  passed,  131.  Agreed  to  by the  Lords, 
in  Parliament)
289. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

(Cited  as  County  Councils  (Bills 

C O U N TY  COUNCILS   (Ireland) [Salaries].  Vide   A C C O U N T S. 

C O U N TY  C O U RT  O F F I C E R S.   Vide  S U P P L Y. 

C O U N TY  C O U R T S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

COUNTY  COURTS ;  Bill  to  extend  the  Jurisdiction  of  the 
County  Courts,  and to  amend  the Acts  relating  or  giving 
Jurisdiction  thereto  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  61.  Second  Reading  deferred,  83, 88,  93, 
105,  118,  128,  143,  154,  170,  185,  199. 

C O U N TY  C O U R TS  J U R I S D I C T I ON  EXTENSION  ;  B i ll

t o 
extend the J urisdiction of  the County  Courts ;  presented, 
Second 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  14. 
Reading  deferred,  19.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  37. 
Report  of names of  Members  added  in respect  of  the Bill, 
48.  Bill reported from the Standing Committee  ;  Minutes 
of  Proceedings  to  be  printed  ;  day  appointed  for  con­
sideration,  as  amended,  90.  Consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  93.  Bill  considered,  as  amended;  Motion, 
That  the  Bill  be  now  read  the  third  time,  and,  at  half-
past  Five,  Debate  adjourned,  246.  Resumed  ;  Amend­
ment  proposed,  "  re-committed  to  a  Committee  of  the 
whole  House  in  respect  of  a  New  Clause  (Increase  of 
Courts),"  and  withdrawn;  Main  Question  put,  and 
agreed  to  on  Division;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  264.  Agreed   to by the  Lords, with  Amendments, 
409.  Day  appointed  for  considering  them,  and  Amend­
ments  to  be  printed,  409.  Motion,  That  the  Lords' 
Amendments  be  now  considered;  Amendment  proposed, 
"  three  months,"  but  not  made;  Main  Question  put, 

You  1 5 8 . — S e s s.  1903, 

C O U RT   of  SESSION  (Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

COVENTRY  and  A R L EY  R A I L W AY  ;  Petition,  and  B i ll 

ordered,  21.  Read  the  first  time,  27.  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  38.  Witness  ordered  to  attend  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill,  71.  Bill  reported,  Preamble  not 
proved, H6. 

to 

referred  

for  additional  provision 

COVENTRY  ELECTRIC  TRAMWAYS;  Petition,   and  Bill 
ordered,  21.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  27.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has 
been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a second  time,  38.o 
Petition 
the 
Examiners,  38.  Report  on  said  Petition  for  additional 
provision,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been 
the  Select  Committee 
complied  with,  referred  to 
time, 
on  Standing  Orders,  50.  Bill  read  a  second 
and  committed,  52.  Report  from  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders,  on  Petition  for  additional 
provision,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  69.  Bill - reported,  with  Amendments, 
130.  Considered,  as  amended,  158.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  171.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  404.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  404. 
(Cited  as  Coventry  Electric  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  425. 

C R E M A T I O N.  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

CRIMINAL  ALIENS  ;  Bill  to  exclude  and  deport  Criminal 
Aliens;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  44.  Sicond  Reading  deferred,  70,  79,  124,  132, 
143,  161,  180,  191, 218,  229,  247,  265,  287. 

C R I M I N AL   and  J U D I C I A  L

  S T A T I S T I CS  (Ireland). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

C R I M I N AL  L A  W  and  P R O C E D U RE   (Ireland)  A C T  .  Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

C R I M I N AL  PROSECUTIONS   (Allowances)  D E P A R T M E N T AL 

C O M M I T T E E.  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C R I M I N AL  PROSECUTIONS  a nd 
(Ireland).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

o t h er  L A   W  C H A R G ES 

C R O F T ER  and  C O T T AR  C O L O N I S A T I ON  SCHEME.   Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

C R O F T E RS  COMMISSION.   Vide  S U P P L Y. 

C R O F T E R S'  H O L D I N GS   (Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

C R O F T E R S'  H O L D I N GS   (Scotland)  A CT 

( 1 8 8 6)  A M E N D­

MENT;  Bill  to  amend  the  Crofters'  Holdings  (Scotland) 
Act,  1886 ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  72.  Second  Reading  deferred,  88.  Motion,  That 
the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time, and House adjourned, 
Forty  Members  not  being  present,  103.  Day  appointed 
for 
further 
adjourned,  150,  170,  206,  228,  245.  263,  288,  306,  327, 
349. 

resumption   of  Debate, 

133.  Debate 

C R O F T E R S'  H O L D I N GS  

(Scotland)  ;  Bill  to  amend  the 
Crofters'  Holdings  (Scotland)  Act,  18b6 ;  presented, and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  112.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  123,  128,  134,  143,  162,  176,  191. 

3  R  3 

C R O WN 



 
4 94 

^ ' I N S EX  

to  the  O N  E  H U N D R ED   and  F I F T Y - E I G H TH   V O L U M E.  

•  •  [ 1 9 0 3. 

C R O WN 

L A N DS  

(Wales)  ;  Motion,  That  this  House 
regrets  that  the  Goyernment  have  not  taken  steps  to 
carry  out  the  unanimous  recommendations  of  the  Royal 
Commission  on  Land  in  Wales  and Monmouthshire,  that 
a  Commission,  the  members  of  which  should  have  the 
powers  of  Judged  of  the  High  Court   of  Justice,  should 
be  appointed  to  survey  the  Crown  Lands  in  Wales  and 
Monmouthshire,  and  to  make  an  extent  of  the . Rents, 
Dues,  &c.  payable  from  such  Crown  Lands,  and   is  of 
opinion  that  Sales  of  such  Crown  Lands  should  cease, 
except  where  necessary  in  ' the  public 
interest,,  and 
that  they  should  be  afforested  wherever  desirable  and 
practicable;  and,  at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  133. 

C R O H N 'S  N O M I N EE  A C C O U N T.   Vide  ACCOUNTS,... 

. 

C R O Y D ON  a nd  D I S T R I CT  E L E C T R IC  T R A M W A YS 

R e­

port  on  Petition 
for  Bill,  That  the.  Standing  Orders 
have  not  been  complied  with,  referred   to  the  Select 
for 
Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  16.  Petition 
Bill  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing
Orders,  25.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to  be  dispensed  with,  56.  Report  read ;  Bill  ordered, 
57.  Read  the first time,  and  referred  to.the  Examiners, 
60.  ..Report,-.That  Standing  Order  63  has  been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  65.  Read  a 
second  time, and  committed,  78.  Reported,  with  Amend­
ments,  243.  Considered,  as  amended,  264.  Read : the 
third  time,  and  passed (New  Title),  317.  Agreed   to  by
the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  409.  Lords" Amendments 
(Cited  as  Croydon  and  District  Electric 

,  agreed  to, 410.	 

Tramways Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

CRUELTY  to  ANIMALS  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Cruelty  to 
Animals"  A c t,  1876  ; .  ordered;  presented  accordingly, 
read; the first time, and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time, 
26.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be now  read  a  second  time, 
Further 
arid,  at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  42. 
further 
adjourned,  47.  Resumed,  and,  at  Midnight, 
adjourned,  50.  Further  adjourned,  52,  55,  60,  63,  64, 
68,  73,  77,  83,  89,  91,  100,  106,  107,  111,  118,  123, 
134,  143,  175,  221,  224,  229,  241,  256,  260,  263,  273, 
279, '283,  288,  294,  299,', 308,  316,  320,  325,  328,- 332. 
337,  342,  346,  349, 351,  358, 

C R U E L TY  

t o 

C H I L D R E N, 

•PREVENTION 

o f .' 

V i de 

P R E V E N T I ON  o f. 

CRYSTAL  PALACE  DISTRICT  G A S;  P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 

ordered,  17.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners;'27.  Reportthat  Standing  Order  62 has: been 
complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  38,  . Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  52. 
. Witness  ordered   to 
attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  145.  Bill  reported, 
with  Amendments,  158.  Considered,  as  amended,  174. 
Rea,d the  third  time,  and passed,  182* 

C U N A RD  S T E A M S H IP  C O M P A NY  a nd 

M A R I NE 

C O M P A NY 

I N T E R N A T I O N AL 
; 
(Agreements) 
M E R C A N T I LE 
Motion,  That  the  Agreement  dated  the  30th  day   of 
July  1903,  entered  into  between  His  Majesty's  Govern­
ment  and  the  Cunard  Steamship  Company,  Limited, 
printed  in  Command  Paper  No.  1703,  and  the  Agree­
ment  dated  the  1st  day  of  August  1903,  entered  into 
between  His  Majesty's  Government  and the  International 
Mercantile  Marine  Company  and  others,  printed  in 
Command  Paper  No.  1704,  be  approved;  Amendment 
proposed,  "  this  House  regrets,  &c." ;  Question,  That 
the  words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  pari   of  the 
Question,  and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned, 
420.  •  "Resumed  ;  Amendment  not  made  on  Division; 
Main  Question  put,  and  agreed  to ;  Resolution,  &c., 420. 

C U N A RD 

S T E A M S H IP 

C O M P A N Y, 

L I M I T E D.  

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

CUSTOMS.  V i d  e  ACCOUNTS. 

CUSTOMS  D E P A R T M E N T.   Vide  S U P P L Y. 

C U S T O MS  D U T I E S.   Vide  W A YS   and  M E A N S. 

CUSTOMS  T A R I FF   (Austria-Htmgdry). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

C Y P R U S.   Vide  ACCOUNTS.: 

> 

•  . 

C Y P R US   (Grant  in Aid).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

1 3 Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

D A  Y 

I N D U S T R I AL  SCHOOLS.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

D A  Y  I N D U S T R I AL  SCHOOLS   (Ireland);  Bill  to  provide 
for  the  establishment  of  Day  Industrial  Schools   in  Ire­
land ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time, 
243.  Second  Reading  deferred,  283,  288,  295.  Bill 
read  a second  time, and  committed,  300.  Considered;,in 
Committee,  302,  316.  Committee  deferred,  320,  325, 
332,  337,357. 

DEATHS  f r om  STARVATION,   o r  accelerated   b y  P R I V A­

TION  (London).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

D E B A T ES   : 

''  • 

- — 

-

Adjourned:—-On  Address,  8,  9,  &c.  On 
Amendment  to  Address,  12,  20,  26.   On  Report,  of 
Supply,  81. 

- • 

. 

—  

— —  On  Bills :—Second Reading,—Bank  Holi­
days  (Ireland),  35.  London  Education,  131. 
Irish 
Land,  142.  Marine  Insurance  [Lordsj, 166.  "Ulster  and 
Connaught  Light  Railway,  173.  Finance,  220,  &c. 

_ 

That  a  Bill  bo  committed  to  a  Select 

Committee  (Church  Discipline,  No,  2),  167. 

— 

At  Midnight, 9,12,  &c.  After  Midnight, 
33,  358.   A t  half-past  Seven,  9,  II,  220,  &c.   A t  half-
past  Five,  15,  107,  &c. 

• 

T~—r  Further  adjourned,  49,  63,  &c. 

,, \ 

—'—;  — 

On  Address, : 8,  11,  33,  &c. 
On  Amendment  to  Address,  15,  25.  On  Report  of 
Supply,  81. 

Resumed 

— _ — —_  —_ On  Bills  :—London  Education,  131.  Irish 
Land,  142.  Marine  Insurance  [Lords],  166.  Ulster  and 
Coiinaught  Light Railway,  190.  Finance,  220,  Outdoor 
Relief  (Pensions),  246,  &c. 

—^TT^^T-^-—  Order  for  resuming  adjourned  Debate   on 

future  day  discharged  ;  another  day  appointed,  243. 

- O r d er 
discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  365,;" 

for  resuming  adjourned  Debate 

— 
,  40,  133,  352,  &c. 

, 

J,

:

Day  appointed  for  resumption   of  Debate, 

r-

—  No  day  fixed  for  resumption   of  Debate, 

,  ,'150.  . . - . - ' •. 

• 

'  •'• 

—_  Motions,  That  Debates   be  adjourned,  and 

Questions  agreed  to,  173,  223. 

D E C E A S ED  W I F E 'S 

S I S T E R,  M A R R I A GE   with.  Vide 

M A R R I A G E. 

DEEB-OFORESTS'  (Scotland).  Vide  A D D R E S S. 
DEFENCE  COMMITTEE;  Motion,  That,  in  the  opinion  of 
this  House,  the  growing  needs  of -the  Empire;require  the 
the  Committee  of  Defence  on  a 
establishment  of 
permanent  footing  ;  Motion,  That  the  Debate,  be , now 
adjourned,  and  Question  negatived  ;  original  Question 
put,  and  agreed  to  ;  Resolution,  &c.,  49. 

D E P A R T M E NT  

o f 

A G R I C U L T U RE 

a nd 

T E C H N I C AL 

I N S T R U C T I ON  (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

D E R BY  G AS  

[Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill  should 
originate in  the  House  Of  Lords,  TO.  Report,  Standing
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill 
brought  from  the; Lords,  247.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred to  the Examiners,  248."  Report, That the Stand-, 
ing  Orders  hot  previously  inquired 
into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  252. 
Read  a  second  time;  tod  committed,  268.  Reported, 
with 

c > 

,  <  -

-

t  ( 

- • 

3  EDW. VII.] 

I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  AND  FIFTY-EIGHTH  - VOLUME. 

4 95 

D E R BY  G AS   [Lords]—continued. 

with  Amendments,  309.  Considered,  as  amended,  328. 
Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments,  337. 
(Cited as  Derby  Gas 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  352. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

D E R B Y S H I RE  T R A M W A Y S. 

V i de  N O T T I N G H A M S H I RE 

Reading,  48,  Second  Reading  deferred,  103.  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  135.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  194.  Considered,  as amended,  222.  Read 
.'  the  third  time,  and  passed,  231.  Agreed   to  by  the 
Lords,  with  Amendments,  393.  Lords'  Amendments 
( Cited as Dover  Corporation  Act,  1903) 
agreed to, 404. 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

and. 

D E T E N T I ON   of  P O OR  PERSONS   (Scotland);  Bill  to  extend 
the :powers of  the  Local  Government  Board  for  Scotland 
in  regard  to  the  detention  of  Poor  Persons   in  Poor­
' houses ahd  Parish  Hospitals;  presented^ and  ordered  to 
be  read  a  second  time,  13.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
,165,  193. 

,..-.;/3;..: 

D E % S B U R YV  B-ATLEYR'and  B I R S T AL  T R A M W A YS  [IORRFSJ  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  38.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
202.  Read  the  first  time, and referred to  the  Examiners, 
203.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  beep  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  219.  Read  a second time, and  committed, 
231..',  Reported,  with Amendments,  332.  Considered,  as 
amended,  350.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  with 
Amendments,  358.  
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  375. 
( Cited  as Dewsbury,  Batley,  and  Birstal  Tramways  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

D I D C O T,  N E W B U R Y, 

a nd 

S O U T H A M P T ON 

R A I L W AY 

[Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought from  the 
Lords,  233.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  233.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill 
to  be  read  a second  time,  245.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  256.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  288. 
Considered,  as amended,  317.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  328.   To  which  the  Lords 
agree, 347.  ,  (Cited  as  Jjidcot, Newbury,  and Southampton 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

D I P L O M A T IC  a nd  CONSULAR  B U I L D I N G S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

D I P L O M A T IC  a nd  CONSULAR  S E R V I C E S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

D R A I N A GE  and 

IMPROVEMENT   of  L A N DS  

(Ireland) 
PROVISIONAL  ORDER ;  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional 
O rder  under  the  Drainage  and  Improvement   of  Lands 
(Ireland)  Act,  1863,  and  the  Acts  amending  the-same, 
relating to  the  Pallas  River  Drainage  District,   in  the 
County  ©f  Tipperary  ^ ordered^  207v  Presented,  read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,;  208. 
Report^  That the  Sta^^ngDMers  applicable  have been 
complied  with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  248. 
Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  252.  Reported, 
with  Amendments;  Provisional  Order  confirmed;  day 
Bill 
appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended,  288. 
considered,  as amended,  290.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, 295.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  352. 
(Cited-as
Drainage  and  Improvement  of  Lands  Supplemental
(Ireland)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

D R A MA   and  O P E RA   (Subsidies)  (Foreign  Countries, §"c.). 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

D R O G H E DA 

a nd  M U L L I N G AR  R A I L W A Y.  V i de  M U L­

L I N G A R. 

,•.-"••  '/' 

D R U N K E N N E SS  and  R E G I S T R A T I ON   of  C L U BS  

(Ireland);
Bill  to  amend 
relating  to  Drunkenness 
and  the  Registration  of  Clubs  in  Ireland;  presented, 
and  ordered  to be  read  a  second  time,  14.  Motion,  That 
the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time,  and  Question 
negatived  on  Division,  106. 

the  Law 

D U B L IN  H O S P I T A L S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

D U B L IN 

IMPROVEMENT  

(Bull  Alley  Area); 

time,  and  committed,  38. 

Petition, 
and  Bill  ordered,  17.  Read  the first time,  27.  Read  a 
second 
Reported,  with 
Amendments,  68.  Considered,  as  amended,  78.  Read 
the  third  time, and passed,  89.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, 
(Cited  as Iveagh  Trust  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
159. 
'  275. 

. 

D U B L IN  M E T R O P O L I T AN  P O L I C E. 

V i de 

A C C Q U ^ T S. 

D I R E C T O RY  

o f 

I N D U S T R I AL 

ASSOCIATIONS. 

V i de 

S U P P L Y. 

A C C O U N T S. 


DISEASES   o f  A N I M A L S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

D I S E A S ES   o f  A N I M A LS  A C T,  1 9 0 3.  V i de  S H E EP  S C A B. 

D I V I S I O NS 
,————^———  (Frivolously 

:*• 

claimed)  ;  The  Committee 
proceeded  to  a  Division;  and  the  Chairman  stated  that 
he thought  the  Noes  had i t;  and,   on  his  decision  being 
challenged,  it  appeared  to  him  that  the  Division  was 
frivolously  claimed,  and  he  accordingly  directed  the 
Ayes   to  stand up  in  their  places,  and  Three  Members 
having  stood  up,  the  Chairman  declared  that  the  Noes 
had  it,  305. 

———. 

;'  •:—- (No  Tellers for  the Noes);  Sir  Alexander 
Acland-Hood  and  Mr.  Fellowes  were  appointed  Tellers 
for  the  Ayes ;  but   no  Member  being  willing   to  act  as 
Teller  for  the  Noes,  Mr.  Speaker  declared  that  the  Ayes 
had  it, 315. 

^ 

D I V I S I O NS   o f  t he  H O U S E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

D O C K Y A RD 

P O R TS 

.  R E G U L A T I ON  A C T. 

V i de  A C­

COUNTS. 

D O GS  R E G U L A T I ON  

(Ireland) 

A C T,   1865.  Vide  A C­

COUNTS. 

DOVER  CORPORATION ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21. 

Kfesd  th^  first  t m v . 3 3.  Pay  ap^'ointe;d i br  ..Seiipiia J 

Yoi. I58.i----Sess. 1903. 

D U B L IN  P U B L IC  O F F I C E S. 

V i de  P U B L IC  O F F I C E S. 

D U B L I N, 

:  W I C K L O W, 

a nd  W E X F O RD 

R A I L W AY 

; 

Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21.  Read  the first "time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  27.  Report,  That  Standing 
Order  62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be-read  a 
second  time,  47.  Read  a  second  time, and  committed, 55. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  183. 
Considered,  as 
amended,  195.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed  (New 
Title),  212.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as 
360.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  371, 
Dublin,  Wicklow, and  Wexford  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  412. 

D U C HY   o f  C O R N W A L L.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

D U C HY   o f  L A N C A S T E R. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

D U D L E Y,  S T O U R B R I D G E,  a nd  D I S T R I CT 

T R A M W A YS 

[ Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought from  the 
Lords,  194.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  194.  Report,  That the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill 
to  be  read  a second  time,  200.  Read  a second  time,  and 
committed,  214.  Reported,  with  an  Amendment,  309. 
Considered,  as amended,  328.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, with an  Amendment,  337.   To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Dudley,  Stourbridge,  and  District 
agree, 352. 
Tramways  Aet,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

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496 

D U N D EE  R O Y AL  L U N A T IC  A S Y L UM  O R D ER 

C O N­

(Income  and"Expenditure).  Vide  A C C O U N T S .' 

FIRMATION ;  Bill  to  confirm  a Provisional  Order  under 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating to the  Dundee  Royal  Lunatic  Asylum  ;  ordered; 
presented  accordingly,  and  ordered  to  be  taken 
into 
consideration,  163.  Considered,  171.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  177.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  233. 
Order  Con-
(Cited  as  Dundee  Royal  Lunatic  Asylum
firmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

D U N D R UM 
S U P P L Y. 

C R I M I N AL 

L U N A T I  C 

A S Y L U M  . 

Y i d  e 

D U R H A  M  a nd  C L E V E L A N  D  E L E C T R I  C  P O W E R  . 

V i d  e 

COUNTS. 

C L E V E L A N  D  a n d. 

(India  Office (Retirement  at  Sixty-five)  ).  Vide 

ACCOUNTS. 

(Liability  for 

Increase 

in  British  Soldiers' 

Pay). 

V i d  e  ACCOUNTS. 

(Loans  raised in England).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Loans  raised in India).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Progress  and Condition).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

(Public  Works  Department). 

Vide  AC­

(Railways).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 
(Railways 

Irrigation  Works). 

and 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

( Trade).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

  Select  Committee  be  appointed

E A ST  I N D IA   (Public  Works  Department)-,  Motion,  That 
a
the 
grievances alleged  by  the  senior  Cooper's  Hill  Engineers, 
now  belonging  to  the  Public  Works  Department   of 
India,  to  exist  as  a  consequence  of  their promotion  and 
emoluments  falling  short  of  the  expectations  held  out 
to  them  when  they  entered  the  Service,  and  Question 
negatived  on  Division,  102. 

  consider 

  to

E A ST 

I N D IA  R E V E N UE  A C C O U N T S;   Order,  That  the 
several  Accounts  and  Papers  which  have  been  presented 
to  the  House  in  this  Session  of  Parliament,  relating  to 
the  Revenues  of  India, be  referred  to  the  consideration 
of  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House  ;  day  appointed  for 
Committee,  397.  Motion,  That  Mr;  Speaker   do  now 
leave  the  Chair  (for  Committee  on  East  India  Revenue 
Accounts);  Amendment  proposed,  "  this  House   is  of 
opinion  that,  in  view  of  the  satisfactory  Indian  Budgets 
in  the  current  and  recent  years,  the  duties  imposed 
in  1894-5  on  manufactured  goods  imported  into  India 
should  be  abolished";  and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate 
adjourned,  423.  Resumed  ;  Amendment not  made;  East 
India  Revenue  Accounts  considered  in  Committee  ; 
Resolution,  &c.;   no  day  fixed  for  Report,  423. 

E B BW  V A LE  W A T ER  and  I M P R O V E M E NT  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill  ordered, 21.  Read  the first time,  27;  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  39.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
and  with  a  Special  Report  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  153.  Considered,  as  amended,  174.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  182.  Agreed  to  by  the 
Lords,  with  Amendments  (Title  changed  by  the  Lords 
to  Ebbw  Vale  Improvement  Bill),  377.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed  to, 396. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

(Cited  as Ebbw  Vale  Improvement 

E C C L E S I A S T I C AL  COMMISSION.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

ECCLESIASTICAL  COMMISSIONERS 

[Lords];  Bill, 

inti­

tuled,   A n  A ct   to  provide  for  the  appointment   of  an 
additional  Church  Estates  Commissioner  ;  brought  from 
the  Lords,  202.  Read  the  first  time,  213.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  223,227,  229,  236,  238,  244,  251,  255, 
260,  262,  272,  279,  283,  285,  287,  294, 299,  302,  308, 
316,  320,  336,  342,  348,  357,  362,  365,  374.  Order  for 
Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  389, 

ECCLESI ASTICAL  DILAPIDATIONS  ;  B i ll  

t o  amend  the 
Law  relating  to  Ecclesiastical  Dilapidations;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  112.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  124,  134,  150,  162,  170,  187,  199. 

ECCLESIASTICAL  SUITS;  Bill   to  repeal  certain  Enact­

ments,  and  otherwise  to  afiaend  the  Law  relating  to 
Ecclesiastical  Suits ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  413. 

D U T I E  S  on  B R I T I S  H  GOODS  (Foreign  Countries).  Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

3  Edw. VII.  Pari. 27,  Sess. 4.  1903. 

E A R LY   C L O S I NG   of  SHOPS  ;  Resolution, That,  in  the 
opinion  of  this  House,  the  unnecessarily "long  Hours  of 
Labour  in  Shops  are  injurious  to  the  health  and  well­
being  of all  concerned  ;  that it is  desirable  that  Borough 
and  District  Councils  should  be  authorised  to  obtain 
Provisional  Orders  making  such  regulations  in  respect 
to  the  closing  of  Shops  and  the  limitation  of  the  Hours 
of  Labour  of  Shop  Workers  as may  seem to  them to  be 
necessary  for  the  areas  under  their  jurisdiction,  thus 
effectively  carrying  out  the  recommendation   of 
the 
Select  Committee  of  the  House  of  Lords  on  Early 
Closing  of  Shops,  as  embodied  in  paragraph  15 of  the 
Report  of  1901,  47. 

E A ST  A F R I CA   (Concessions).  Vide   ACCOUNTS. 

EAST  ARDSLEY  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred   to  the  Examiners,  27. 
Eeport,  That  Standing  Order  63  has  been  complied 
with ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 38.  Read  a second 
time,  and  committed,  52.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
85.  Considered,  as  amended,  94.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  103.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  193.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  207. 
(Cited  as  East  Ardsley  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

E A ST 

D E N B I G H S H I RE 

E L E C T R IC 

P O W E R. 

Y i de 

S H R O P S H I R E. 

EAST  HAM  IMPROVEMENT  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 
17.  Read  the  first  time,  27.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  39.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  with  Amendments,  164.  Considered,  as 
amended,  185.  Read  the  third  time-,  and  passed,  195. 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  360.  Day 
appointed  for  considering  them,  371-  Consideration   of 
Lords' Amendments  deferred,  383.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  with  an  Amendment,  386.   T o  which  the 
(Cited  as  East  Ham  Improvement
Lords  airree,  404. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

EAST 

I N D IA 

I 

(Accounts  and  Estimates,  1901-2). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

. 

(Agricultural  Banks).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

,— 
COUNTS. 

—  (Coronation  of  His  Majesty); 

Vide  AC­

—  (Entertainment  of  Indian and  Colonial  Guests). 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

(Estimate).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

{Financial  Statement).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

(Finance  and  Revenue  Accounts). 

-Vide 

ACCOUNTS^ 

(Home  Accounts).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

E D G W A R E - a n d - W A T F O RD  R A I L W A Y.  V i de  W A T F O R D. 

E D I N B U R GH 

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4 97 

E D I N B U R GH  C O R P O R A T I ON   (Markets,  Slaughter  Houses, 
§C.)  ORDER  CONFIRMATION   ;  Bill   to  confirm  a  P r o-
visional  Order  under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating   to  Edinburgh  Corpora-
tion  (Markets,  Slaughter  Houses,  &c.);  ordered,  208. 
Presented,  read  the  first  time,  and  ordered   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  208.  Bead  a  second  time,  and  ordered  to 
be  taken  into  consideration,  222.  Considered,  228. 
Read  the  third  time, and passed,  232.  Agreed   to  by  the 
(Cited as Edinburgh  Corporation  (Markets, 
Lords,  269. 
Slaughter  Houses,  8fc.)  Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

E D I N B U R GH  M U S E UM  

o f  S C I E N CE 

a nd  A R T. 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  made   by  the  Board  of 
Education  under  the  Education  Acts,  1870   to  1902,  to 
enable  the  School  Board  for  London   to  put  in  force 
the  Lands  Clauses  Acts;  brought  from  the  Lords,  304. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
304.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  325.  Bill  read  a second  time,  and 
committed,  329.  Reported,  with  Amendments;  Pro-
visional  Order  confirmed;  day  appointed  for  considera-
tion,  as amended, 367.  Bill  considered,  as amended, 372. 
Read  the  third  time,.-and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
376.  To  which  the  Lords  agree,  393. 
(Cited  as 
Education Board  Provisional  Order  Confirmation (London ) 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

E D U C A T I O N. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

E D U C A T I O N,  B O A RD  o f.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

E D U C A T I ON 

B O A RD 

P R O V I S I O N AL 

O R D E RS 

C O N-

FIRMATION  (East  Ham,  fyc.)  [Lords'J;  Bill,  intituled, 
An  Act  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by 
the  Board  of  Education under  the Elementary  Education 
Acts,  1870  to  1900,  to  enable  the  School  Boards  for 
East  Ham,  Lower  Michaelstone,  Manchester,  and 
Willesden  to  put  in  force  the  Lands  Clauses  A c t s; 
brought  from  the  Lords,  202.  Read  the first time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  203.  Report,  That 
the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied  with  ; 
day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  231.  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  236.  Reported,  with 
an  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day 
appointed  for  consideration,  as amended,  267.  Bill  con-
sidered,  as  amended,  268.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, with  an  Amendment,  274.  To  which  the  Lords 
( Cited as Education Board  Provisional  Orders  

agree, 296. 
Confirmation (East  Ham,  §r.)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  

338. 

E D U C A T I ON  ( Borrowing);  Bill to provide for the Borrowing 
by  Local  Education  Authorities  for  certain  purposes; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  121. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  127,  142,  149,  154,  161.  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  166.  Considered 
in  Committee,  169.  Committee  deferred,  179,  184,  187, 
198,  206.  Bill  considered  in  Committee,  and  reported, 
210.  Consideration,  as  amended,  deferred,  218,  221, 
224,  228.  Bill  considered,  as  amended ;  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed, 229.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  289. 
(Cited  as  Education  (Provision  of  Working  Balances)
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

E D U C A T I ON 

(London) 

A C T, 

1 9 0 3.  

Vide 

L O N D ON 

E D U C A T I O N. 

E D U C A T I ON  

(Scotland)  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Education 
(Scotland)  A c t s;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  14.  Second  Reading  deferred,  124,  165.  


E G Y P T.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

E D U C A T I ON 

B O A RD 

P R O V I S I O N AL 

O R D ER 

C O N-

E G Y P T I AN  G U A R A N T E ED 

L O AN 

( 1 8 8 5 ). 

F I R M A T I ON  (London)  [Lords']  ;  Bill,  intituled,  A n  Act 

COUNTS. 

Vide  A c-

E L E C T I O N S: 

ORDERS  and  RESOLUTIONS ;  for  regulating  the  mode  of  proceeding  in respect  of  Members  returned  for  two 

or  more  places ;  interference  of  Peers,  &c.,  3. 

Motion,  That  it  is  a high  infringement of  the  Liberties  and  Privileges   of  the  Commons  of  the  Uuited  Kingdom 
for any Lord   of  Parliament,  or  other  Peer  or  Prelate,  not  being  a Peer   of  Ireland  at the  time  elected,  and not 
having  declined  to  serve  for  any  County,  City,  or  Borough of  Great Britain, to concern  himself  in the  Election 
of  Members  to  serve  for  the  Commons  in  Parliament,  except  only  any  Peer   of  Ireland,  at  such  Elections  in 
Great  Britain  respectively  where  such  Peer  shall  appear  as  a  Candidate,  or  by  himself,  or  any  others,  be 
proposed  to  be  elected;  or for  any  Lord  Lieutenant   or  Governor  of  any  County  to  avail  himself  of  any 
authority  derived  from his  Commission  to  influence  the  Election   of  any  Member to  serve for  the  Commons  in 
Parliament;  Amendment  proposed,  to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  Kingdom  "   to  the  word  "  for,"  and  not 
made  on  Division  ;  Question  agreed  to,  4. 

W R I TS 

I S S U ED  D U R I NG  T HE  R E C E S S. 

FOR  WHAT  PLACE. 

IN  THE  ROOM   OF 

ON  WHAT  ACCOUNT. 

Liverpool  (West  Derby  Division) 

Samuel Wasse Higginbotham, Esquire  Deceased,  3. 

Antrim  (South  Division) 

-

Right  Honourable  William  Guy  Deputy  Master  of  the  Mint,  3. 

Ellison  Macartney. 

V o l.  168. 

Sese.  1903. 

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498 

E L EC  T I ON  S -

continued. 

W R I TS  I S S U ED  D U R I NG  T HE  S E S S I O N. 

FOR  WHAT  PLACE.  	

IN  THE  ROOM  OF 

OX  WHAT  AC CO  IT XT. 

Perth  (Eastern  Division) 

» 

Dublin  University 

Woolwich  Borough 

-

-

Gal way  City 

-

' 

-

-

* 

« 

-

Sir  John  George  Smyth  Kinloch,  Manor  of  Northstead,  3.  


Baronet. 


; 

- Right  Honourable  William  Edward  Cliiltern  Hundreds,  12.  


Hartpole  Leckv.  


- Vice-Admiral  Lord  Charles  Beres- Manor  of  Northstead,  38.  


ford. 


Arthur  Alfred  Lynch 

-

-

- Guilty  of  high  treason ;  after  Amend­

Fermanagh 
sion). 

Surrey 

Sussex  (Eastern  or  ltye  Division) 

-

Colonel  Arthur  Montague  Brookfield 

(North  Fermanagh  Divi-

Edward  Mervyn  Archdale,  Esquire  ­

(North  Western  or  Chertsey  Henry Currie  Leigh-Bennett,. Esquire 


Division). 


Cornwall  (North  Western  or  Camborne  William  Sproston  Caine,  Esquire  ,  ­

Division). 


Preston  Borough— 

-

-

~ 

-

Kildare  (South  Kildare  Division)  ­

Durham  (Barnard  Castle  Division) 

Argyll  County 

-

-

* 

;  ­

Right  Honourable  Robert  William 

Hanbury. 


Matthew  Joseph  Minch,  Esquire  > 

Sir. Joseph  Whitwell  Pease/Baronet  


Donald  Ninian  Nicol,  Esquire  


ment,  not  made  on  Division,  40.  

His  Majesty's  Consul  at  Montevideo,  


45. 


Chiltern  Hundreds,  50. 

Deceased,  64. 

Deceased,  89. 

Deceased,  151, 

Manor  of  Northstead,  166. 

Deceased,  291. 

Deceased,  406. 

_-—— 
(Galway  City  Writ);  Motion,  That  Mr.  Speaker  do  issue  his  Warrant  to  the  Clerk  of  the  Crown 
in  Ireland, to  make  out  a  New  Writ  for  the  election  of  a  Member  to  serve  in  this  present  Parliament  for  the  City   of 
Galway,  in  the  room  of  Arthur  Alfred  Lynch,  adjudged  guilty   of  high  treason  ;  Amendment  proposed,  " n  o  Writ 
for  the  City   of  Galway  be  issued  in  this present  Session,"  but  not  made  on  Division  ;  Order,  Sic., 40. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I N G. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG   (London)  [Lords]  •  Bill,  intituled, 
An  Act   to  provide  for  the  adjustment,  in  accordance 
with  changes  of  boundary  effected  under  the  London 
Government  Act,  1899,  of  the  areas  within  which  Local 
Authorities  and  Companies  are  authorised  to  supply 
Electricity;  brought  from  the  Lords,  202.  Read  the 
first  time,  209.  Examiners  to  examine  as to  compliance 
with  Standing  Orders,  227.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders applicable  have  been complied  with,  231.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  238,  244,  251,  255,  262,  272,  279,  285, 
287,  294,  299,  302,  306,  315,  320,  324,  336,  342,  348, 
351,  357,  362.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ; 
Bill  withdrawn,  365. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER 

(No. 

1 )   ; 
Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  made   by 
the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888,  relating  to  Mitchelstown,  in  the  County  of 
C o r k;  ordered,  108.  Presented,  read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  108.  Beport,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied  with; 
day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  123.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  125.  Reported,  without 
day 
Amendment  ;  Provisional  Order 
appointed  for  Third  Reading,  152.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  155.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  202. 
(Cited  as  Electric  Lighting  Order  Confirmation (No.  1) 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

confirmed  ; 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

2 )  ; 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888, relating  to  Brixham,  Brumby,  and  Froding-
ham,  Dawlish,  Horburv,  Hueknall-under-Hutliwaite, 
Newton-in-Makerfield,  Orrell,  Scunthorpe,  Sidmouth, 
and  Yeovil;  ordered,  108,  Presented,  read  the  first 
time,  and referred  to the  Examiners,  108.  Report,  That 

(No.

the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  125.  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  129.  Reported, 
with  Amendments;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day 
appointed  for consideration,  as  amended,  152.  Bill  con-
sidered,  as  ainended,  155.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  159.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  202. 
(Cited  as
Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation (No.  2)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N A L-  O R D E RS 

(JVO;

  3 )  ; 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board of  Trade  under the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888,  relating  to  Auckland  (Rural),  Carisbrooke 
and  Northwood,  Drayton-in-Hales,  Illogan,  Ingleton, 
Port  Dinorwic,  Sevenoaks,  South  Shields 
(Rural), 
Stafford  (Rural),  and  Wilmslow  ;  ordered,  108.  Pre-
sented, read the first time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
108.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable have 
been  complied.with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
125.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  129, 
Reported,  with  Amendments;  Provisional  Orders  con-
firmed;  day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
152,.  BiU considered,  as amended,  155,  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  159.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  202. 
(Cited  as  Electric  IAghting  Orders  Confirmation (No.  3) 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO. 

4 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made   by 
the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts, 
1882  and  1888,  the  Electric.  Lighting  (Scotland)  Act, 
1890,  and  the  Electric  Lighting  (Scotland)  Act,'  1902, 
relating  to  Borrowstounness,  Gambuslang,  Irvine,  Kil­
malcolm,  and  Kirkintilloch  ; ; ordered,  119,  Presented, 
read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  120, 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  155. 
"*  Bill  read a second  time,  and Committed,  159,  Reported, 

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4 )— 

continued.  •'•-'• 

with  Amendments;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day 
appointed  for  consideration, as  amended,  194.  Bill  con­
sidered,  as  amended,  196.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
(Gited  as 
passed,  200.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  249,. 
Electric  Lighting  Orders  Confirmation (No.  4)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS  (NO. 

5 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888,  relating io  Abersychan,  Calverley,  Falmouth, 
Horsforth,  Lauoceston,  Maesteg,  Walton-upon-Thames, 
Warmley,  Whickhatfij  and  Wigan 
(Rural)  ;  ordered, 
119.  Presented, read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  120.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with  ;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  176.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  iand 
committed,  182.  Reported,  with  Amendments.;  Provi­
sional  Orders  confirmed  ;  day  appointed  for  considera­
tion,  as  amended,  280.  Bill  considered,  as  amended, 
283,  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  285.  Agreed   to 
(Cited  as  Electric  Lighting  Orders 
bv  the  Lords,  333, 
Confirmation (No.  5) Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO.

  6 )  ; 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board of  Trade  under  the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888,  relating  to  Bexley  (Extension),  Bridgwater 
and  District,  Bromley  (Rural),  Hendon  (Amendment), 
Huddersfield 
(Extension),  Leatherhead  and  District 
(Extension),  Prestwich (Amendment),  Stroud, and  Whit-
church  and  Pangbourne |  ordered,  ] 20. 
Presented, 
read  the  first'time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  120. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  144. 
Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  147.  Reported, 
without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  172.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  174.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
(Cited  us  Electric  Liahting  Orders  Confirmation 
237. 
(No.  6)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I NG  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO. 

7 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under the  Electric  Lighting  Acts,  1882 
and  1888,  relating  to  Cambridge  and  District,  Isle  of 
Sheppey  and  District,  Sandwich,  Deal,  Walmer  and 
District,  Sittingbourne  and  Milton,  Stroud and  Dartford 
(Rural  Districts),  Tadcaster  and  District  (Extension), 
Uxbridge  and  District  (Extension),  and  Wimbledon 
(Extension)  ;  ordered;  presented  accordingly,  read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  151. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  195. 
Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  200.  Reported, 
with  Amendments  ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day 
appointed 
for  consideration,  as  amended,  242.  Bill 
considered,  as amended,  245.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  248.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  with  an  Amend­
ment,  296.  Day  appointed  for  considering  it,  296. 
Lords'  Amendment  agreed  to,  300. 
(Cited  as  Electric 
Lighting  Orders  Confirmation (No.  7)  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  338. 

E L E M E N T A RY  E D U C A T I ON   (Blind  and  Deaf  Children);
Bill  to  amend  the  Elementary  Education  (Blind  and 
Deaf  Children)  Act,  1893  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a second  time,  197,  Second  Reading  deferred, 
2 1 8,  2 2 4,  2 2 9,  2 3 6,  2 4 1,  2 4 7,  2 6 5, 

time,  and 

read  a  second 

a  second  time,  13.  Second  Reading  deferred,  78,  89, 
100.  Bill 
committed, 
105,  Committee  deferred,  122.  Considered  in  Com­
mittee,  and  reported,  without  Amendment,  124.  Third 
Reading  deferred,  128.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now 
read  the  third  time;  Amendment  proposed,  "re-com­
mitted to a Select Committee,"  but not made on Division  ; 
Main  Question  put,  and  agreed  t o;  Bill  read  the  third 
time, and  passed,  246.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  333. 
(Cited  as  Elementary  Education  Amendment  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

EMBASSIES  a nd  M I S S I O NS  A B R O A D.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

E M B A S S I ES  a nd  C O N S U L AR  E S T A B L I S H M E N TS  A B R O A D, 

V i de  SUPPLY, 

E M I G R A T I O N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

EMPLOYMENT  of  CHILDREN  ;  Bill  to  make  better  pro­

vision  for  regulating  the  Employment   of  Children  ; 
ordered  ;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time, 
47.  Second  Reading  deferred,  54,  60,  63,  67,  74,  83. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed   to  the  Standing 
;  Committee  on  Trade,  &c.,  85.  Report   of  names  of 
Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in  respect  of 
the  Bill,  97.  Bill  reported, with  Amendments;  Minutes 
of  Proceedings  to  be  printed ;  day  appointed  for  con­
sideration,  as amended, 152.  Consideration,  as a,mended, 
deferred,  161,  166,  169,  180,  188,  206,211,218,221,229, 
:  236,241,  251.  Bill  considered,   as  amended,  254,  255. 
:  Further  consideration,  as  amended,  deferred,  259,  262, 
272, 279,  285.  Bill  further  considered,  as amended,  286, 
Further  consideration,  as  amended,  deferred,  294,  301, 
308,  319,  324,  336,  341.  Bill  further  considered,   as 
amended,  344.  Further  consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  350, 356,  361,  365.  Bill  further  considered,   as 
amended ;  read  the third  time,  and passed,  374.  Agreed 
to by the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  413.  Day  appointed 
for  considering  them,  413.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed 
to, 421. 
(Cited  as  Employment  of  Children Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  424. 

E N D O W ED  S C H O O L S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

E N D O W ED  SCHOOLS  COMMISSIONERS  

(Ireland).  Vide 

S U P P L Y. 

E R I TH  T R A M W A YS  a nd  I M P R O V E M E NT  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill  ordered,  21.  Read  the  first  time,  27.  Read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  39.  Witness  ordered   to 
attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  209.  Bill  reported 
from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amend­
ments,  249.  Considered,  as  amended,  268.  •  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed  (New  Title),  283.  Agreed   to  by 
the Lords,  with  Amendments,  377.  Lords'Amendments 
agreed  to,  396. 
as  Erith  Tramways  and 
Improvement  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

(Cited 

E U S T O N,  H A M P S T E A D,  a nd  C H A R I NG  CROSS  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  C H A R I NG  C R O S S. 

E V I C T ED  F A R MS   (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S, 

E V I C T ED  T E N A N TS   (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

E V I C T I O NS  (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S, 

ELEMENTARY  EDUCATION  AMENDMENT  ;  B i ll   to  amend 
the  Elementary  Education 
(Defective  and  Epileptic 
Children)  Act,  1899;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read 

.—: 

Minutes  of  Evidence  of  former  Committees 

referred to  Committees,  220,  248, 

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Bills  (Private)  referred   to  them,  26,  27,  &c.  

Lords'  Bills,  153,  &c. 

— 

—  Provisional  Order  Bills,  66,  &c. 

— 

Estate  Bill,  276. 

Lords'  Provisional  Order  Bills,  203,  &c. 

— 

•  Petitions  for  additional  provision  referred   to 

them,  38,  58,  &c. 

COMMONS'  BILLS :—Reports 

them  ; 
That  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with  in 
the  case of  Petitions  for  Hills,  16,  38,  245,  &c. 

from 

—	 

In  the  case  of  Bills  :—That  Standing  Order 
62  has been  complied  with,  38,  &c.  Standing  Order  63 ; 
38,  42,  &c.  Standing  Orders  62  and  63 ;  42.  Standing 
Order  66  not  complied  with, 42,  144. 

-R——  LORDS'  BILLS :—Reports  from  them  ;  That 

they had certified that the Standing Orders have been com­
plied  with  in  respect  of  the Bills originating  in  the  House 
of  Lords,  15,  &c.  That  the  Standing  Orders  have 
not  been  complied  with  in  the  case  of  Petitions  for 
Bills,  and  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Stand­
ing  Orders,  16,  38,  65,  &c.   Of  Petitions  for  Bills 
originating  in the  Lords,  248.  That  the  Standing  Orders 
not  previously  inquired  into,  and  which  are  applicable, 
have  been  complied  with,  106,  140,  &c.  Have  not  been 
complied  with,  200,  245,  263,  &c. 

On  substituted  Pills  :—That  the  Standing 
Orders have been  complied  with, 37.   On  Bills  originating 
in  the  Lords,  219. 

That  Standing  Order  67  has  not  been  com­

plied  with,  144. 

Reports  on  Petitions  for  additional  provision, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  have  been  complied  with, 
260.  Not  complied  with,  50,  84,  &c. 

Provisional  Order Bills :—Reports  from  them; 
That  no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  103,  &c. 
That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
with,  103,  263,  &c. 

To  examine  Bills  (Hybrid)  with  respect   to 
compliance  with  the  Standing  Orders,  109,  112,  145, 
&c. 

without  Amendment,  195.  Considered,  212.  Read  the 
(Cited  as  Exeter  Railway 
third  time,  and  passed,  222. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

E X P E R I M E N TS   o n  L I V I NG  A N I M A L S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

EXPIRING  LAWS  CONTINUANCE  ;  Bill   t o  continue  various 
Expiring  Laws  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  321.  Second  Reading  deferred,  336,  341, 
345,  348,  351,  356,  361,364,371,  375,  378,  385,388. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  three  months,"  but not  made  on 
Division  ;  Main  Question put,  and  agreed  to ;  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  394.  Committee  deferred, 
402.  Bill considered  in Committee, and reported, without 
Amendment, 409.  Read  the third  time,  and  passed, 415. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  423. 
(Cited  as  Expiring  Laws 
Continuance Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

E X P L O S I O N S.  V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

E X P L O S I V E S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

E X P O R TS  a nd  I M P O R T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

E X P O R TS   (Woollen  and  Cotton  Goods  and  Cutlery).  Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

3  Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

FACTORIES  and  W O R K S H O P S.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

FALSE  CHARACTERS ;  Bill  for  the  better  prevention   of 
giving  false  Characters   to  Servants,  and  of  Offences 
connected  therewith;  ordered,  63.  Presented,  and  read 
the  first  time,  64.  Second  Reading  deferred,  91,  100, 
110,  117,  131,  146,  162,  170,  181,  206. 

F A V E R S H AM  G AS   [Lord's];  Report,  That the  Bill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  130.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  131.  Beport,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to be  read  a second  time, 140.  Read 
a  second  time,  and committed,  159.  Reported,  without 
Amendment,  195.  Read  the  third  time, and passed,  200. 
(Cited  as  Faversham  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

-  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  been 

F EE  F U ND   (House  of  Lords).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

complied with,  119,  135,  231.  Not  complied  with,  333. 

E X C E S S E S,  1901-2  (Army).  Yide   S U P P L Y. 

E X C H E Q U ER  a nd  A U D I T.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

E X E T E  R  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords'];  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been complied  with,  15. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  230.  Read  the  first  time, 
and referred to  the  Examiners,  230.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  236. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  248.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  288.  Considered,  as  amended,  343. 
Read  the  third time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  352. 
To which  the  Lords  agree,  375. 
poration  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

( Cited  as  Exeter  Cor­

E X E T ER  R A I L W AY  

[Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. _  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  130.  Read  the first 
time,  and referred to  the  Examiners,  131.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to be  read  a second  time,  140. 
Read  a  second-time,  and  committed,  158.  Reported, 

F I FE  E L E C T R IC  P O W ER  C O M P A NY   (substituted Bill); 

to 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  16.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  37.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords, 233.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  233.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 245.  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  256.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  296.  Considered,  as amended, 326.  Read 
the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments,  334.  The 
Lords  disagree  to  one  of  the  Amendments,  for  which 
they  assign  a  Reason,  and  agree  to  the  other  Amend­
ments,  360.  Day  appointed  for  consideration   of  Lords' 
Reason  for  disagreeing  to  the  Amendment,  371.  Lords' 
Reason 
this  House 
doth  not  insist  upon  the  Amendment  to  which  the 
Lords  have  disagreed,  383.  (Cited  as Fife  Electric  Power 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

considered;  Resolution,  That 

FINANCE  ;  Bill  ordered  on  Report  of  Resolution  from  the 
Committee  of  Ways  and  Means,  127.  Instruction   to  the 
Gentlemen  appointed  tp  bring  in  the  Bill,  ] 69.  Bill 
presented,  and  read the  first  time,  169.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  180,  187,  199,  211, 218.  Motion,  That  the  Bill 
:  be  now  read  a second  time  ;  Amendment; proposed,  "  this 
House  considers  the  Financial  Policy  o f  His  Majesty's 
Government, 

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further  adjourned, 

Government,  &c. ; "  and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate 
adjourned; 
220. 
Resumed,  and, at  half-past  Seven,  further  adjourned  ; 
resumed;  Amendment  not  made  on  Division;  Main 
Question  proposed,  and  Debate  adjourned,  "223.  R e­
sumed  ;  Main  Question  put., and  agreed  to  ;  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  229.  Committee  deferred, 
235,  240.  Bill  considered  in  Committee,  250.  Further 
considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amend­
ment,  254.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  258. 
Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  269. 
(Cited  as  the  Finance 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

F I N A N CE  ACCOUNTS.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

FINANCIAL  STATEMENT,  1 9 0 3 - 4.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

F O R TH  N A V I G A T I ON  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N;  B i ll 

to 
confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legis­
lation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating   to 
the  Forth "Navigation  ;  ordered,  212.  Presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  taken  into  consideration,  212.  Considered, 
214.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  222.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  269. 
(Cited  as  Forth  Navigation  Order 
Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

F R A N C H I SE  a nd  R E M O V AL   o f  W O M E N 'S  D I S A B I L I T I ES  ; 
Bill  to  establish  a single Franchise  at  all  Election*,  and 
thereby  to  abolish  University  representation,  and  to 
remove  the  Disabilities  of  Women;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  14.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  40,  192,  209.  Order 
for  Second  Reading 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  386. 

F I N E S,  &C.   (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

F R E N CH  L AW   o f  A S S O C I A T I O N. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

FISHERIES.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

F R E S H W A T ER  F I S H E R I E S.  V i de  SALMON  a n d, 

F I S H E R I ES  (Ireland)  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT   ;  Bill  to  amend 
the  Law  relnting  to  Fisheries  in  Ireland,  and  for  the 
better  protection  thereof  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time,  97.  Second  Reading  deferred,  206, 
218. 

F I S H E R I ES 

(Scotland)  ;  Motion,  That,  in  the  opinion  of 
this  House,  the  protection  afforded  by  the  Government 
to the  Fishing  Interests  round  the  Coasts  of  Scotland 
is  entirely  inadequate, withdrawn,  119. 

F I S H E RY  B O A RD   (Scotland). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P­

P L Y. 

F I S H G U A RD  a nd  ROSSLARE  R A I L W A YS  and  H A R B O U RS  ; 

Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  21.  Read  the  first time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing 
Order  62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a 
second  time, 47.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
55.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  157.  Day  appointed 
•for consideration,  as amended,  177.  Bill  considered,  as 
amended,  182.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  195. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  289.  Day 
appointed  for  considering  them,  300.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed to, 303. 
Railways  and Harbours  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

( Cited as  Fishguard  and  Rosslare 

F L E E TS   (Great  Britain  and  Foreign  Countries). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

F O OD  S U P P L I ES   (Imported). 

Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

FOREIGNERS'  MARRIAGES  B I LL  ;  B i ll 

f or  the  better 

safeguarding of  British  Subjects  in  their  intermarriage 
with  Foreigners;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  53.  Second  Reading  deferred,  60,  68,  77, 
83,  91,  100,  111,  122,  131,  150,  170,  181,  199,  219,  2^8, 
236. 

F O R E I GN  I M P O RT  D U T I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

F O R E I GN  J U R I S D I C T I ON  A C T. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

F O R E I GN  O F F I C E. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

F O R E I GN  P L A T E,  H A L L - M A R K I NG 

o f. 

V i de  H A L L­

MARKING. 

FOREIGN  SHIPOWNERS'  L I A B I L I TY 

;  B i ll   t o  amend  the 
Law  relating   to  the  liability  of  Foreign  Shipowners 
for  personal  injuries;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  13. 

F O R E I GN  T R A DE  a nd  C O M M E R C E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

FORESHORES.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

FORESTRY.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

— 

Motion,  That  it  is  expedient  to  give  effect, as 
tearly  as possible,  to  the  recommendations  of  the  Depart­
mental  Committee  on  Forestry,  withdrawn,  85. 

F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

F R I E N D LY 

SOCIETIES 

a nd 

S H OP 

C L U B S. 

V i d   e 

A C C O U N T S. 

F R I E N D LY  S O C I E T I ES  R E G I S T R Y.  V i de  S U P P L Y, 

F R I E N D LY 

S O C I E T I E S,  W O R K M E N 'S 

COMPENSATION 
SCHEMES,  I N D U S T R I AL  a nd  P R O V I D E NT  SOCIETIES, 
a nd  T R A DE  U N I O N S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

F R I N T O N - O N - S EA  S EA  D E F E N C ES   [Lords]  ;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  com­
plied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  158. 
Read  the  first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  158. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  in­
quired  into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  162.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
177.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Com­
mittee, with  Amendments, 284.  Considered,  as  amended, 
295.  King's  Consent signified;  day  appointed  for  Third 
Reading,  307,  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed, with 
Amendments  (New  Title),  310.   To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Frinton-on-Sea  Sea Defences  Act, 
agree,  333. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

3 Edw.  VII.  Pari, 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

a nd  W A T ER  O R D E R S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

G AS   and  W A T E  R  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  

[Lords];
Bill,  intituled,   An  Act  to  confirm  certain  Provisional 
Orders  made by  the  Board of  Trade  under  the  Gas  and 
Water  Works  Facilities  Act,  1870, relating   to  Aldershot 
Gas  and  Water,  Amersharn,  Beaconsfield,  and  District 
Water,  Saint  David's  Water  and  Gas,  Saint  Neots 
Water,  and  Wexford  Gas,  brought  from  the  Lords, 
269.  Read  the first time,  and referred to  the  Examiners, 
270.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  which  are 
applicable  have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  289.  Second  Reading  deferred,  295, 
305.  Bill  read  a second  time, and committed,  327.  Re­
ported, with Amendments;  Provisional  Orders confirmed; 
day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended,  367,  Bill 
considered,  as  amended,  372.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  376.   To  which  the  Lords 
agree,  393. 
(Cited  as  Gas  and  IVater  Orders  Confirma­
tion Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

G AS  a nd  W A T ER  W O R KS  F A C I L I T I ES  A C T, 

1 8 7 0. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

G AS  COMPANIES   (Metropolis).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

GAS  L I G HT  and  COKE  COMPANY  ;  Petition,  and  B i ll 

ordered,  21.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
!  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be read  a  second  time,  38, 
Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  52.  Bill  read  a 
second 

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[IOOS. 

G AS  L I G HT  a nd  C O KE  C O M P A N Y —c o n t i n u e d. 

second  time,  and  committed, 70.  Reported, with  Amend­
ments,  164.  Considered,  as  amended,  177.  Read,  the 
third, time,  and  passed,  188.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with  an Amendment,  254.  Lords'  Amendment  agreed 
(Cited  as  Gas  Light  and  Coke  Company's  Act, 
to,  263. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

G AS  L I G HT  a nd  C O KE  C O M P A N Y 'S  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  ; 

Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  17.  Read  the  first  time,  28. 
Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 39.  Second  Reading 
deferred, 59.  Bill read  a second time, and committed,  70. 
Reported,  parties do  not proceed,  164. 

G AS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  B I L L S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

[Lords]; 

G AS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON   {No.   1 ) 

Bill, 
intituled^ A n  Act   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders 
made  by, the  33,0^   of  Xrade  under,  the  Gas and  Water 
Works  Facilities  Act,  187 ;0,  relating  to  Cobham  Gas, 
Conisbrough  Gas,  Hailsham  Gas,  Saint  Ives 
(Hunts) 
„GaS, 
j..  brought  from  the 
Lords,  247.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  248.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with  ;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  268.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  274.  Reported,  without  Amendment;  Pro­
visional  Orders  confirmed;  day  appointed  for  Third 
Reading,  332.  Bill read  the  third  time,  and passed, 334. 
(Cited  as  Gas  Orders  Confirmation (No.  1)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

.; • 

; 

G AS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON   (No. 2)  [Lords]:;  Bill,  in­

tituled,   A n  A ct   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders 
made  by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the  Gas  and  Water 
Works  Facilities  Act,  1870, relating  to  Brading  Harbour 
District  Gas,  Crossgates,  Halton,  and  Seacroft  Gas, 
Herne  Bay  Gas, Pembroke  Docks  and  Town  Gas,  and 
Riddings  District  G a s;  brought  from  the  Lords,  247. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred  to" the  Examiners,  248. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  which  are  applicable 
have  been  complied  with;,  day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  263.  Bill  read  a second  time;  artd  committed, 
268.  Reported,  with  Amendments;  Provisional  Orders 
confirmed ;  day appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
332.  Bill  considered,  as amended,  334;  Read  the  third 
time,  jtM  passed, with  Amendments, 337.   To  which  the, 
(Cited  as  Gas  Orders  Confirmation 
Lords  agree.  367. 
(No.  2) Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

G AS  U N D E R T A K I N G S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

GATESHEAD  CORPORATION  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 
21.  Read  the  first  time,  28.  Read  a second  time,  and 
committed,  39.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  with  Amendments,  261, 
Considered,  as 
amended;  Standing  Orders  223  and  243  suspended; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  289.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  382.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed  to,  390. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 425,  , 

(Cited  as  Gateshead  Corporation 

G E N E R A L D E A L E RS   (Ireland)  A C T,  1 9 0 3.   Vide  M A R I NE 

S T O RE  D E A L E R S. 

G E R M AN  T A R I F F.  V i de  A C C O U N T S, 

G I B R A L T A R.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

G L A N D E RS   (Departmental  Committee),  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

G L A S G OW  C O R P O R A T I ON   (Police)  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON 
fiords],;'Bill,  intituled,  An A ct   to  confirm  a  Provisional 
Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) 
Act,  1899,  relating   to  Glasgow  Corporation  Police; 
brought from  the  Lords,  333.  Read  the  ^rst  time,  333. 
Read  a second  time, and ordered   to  be  considered,  353. 
Considered,  363.  Third  Reading  deferred,  372.  Bill 
(Cited  as  Glasgow 
read  the  third  time,  and passed,  383; 

Corporation  (Police)  Order  Confirmation  Act.,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

G L A S G OW 

C O R P O R A T I ON 

T R A M W A YS  O R D ER 

C O N­

(Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating  

F I R M A T I ON  [Lords]  ;  Bill,  intituled,  An  Act   to  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legislation  Pro­
cedure 
to  Glasgow 
Corporation  Tramways  ;  brought  from  the  Lords,  347. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  347. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  372.  Read  a 
second  time,  and  ordered  to  be  considered,  384,  Con­
sidered,  386.  Read  the  third  time,  and, passed,  390. 
(Cited  as  Glasgow  Corporation  Tramways  Order  Con­
firmation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

G L A S G O W,  U N T V E R S I T Y OL 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

GORLESTON  and  SOUTHTOWN  G A S;  Petition,  and  Bill 
ordered,  21.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
-	  Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing' 5 Order  62" has 
been  complied  witli  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  38. 
Read  a second  time,  and  committed,  52.  Reported,  with 
. Amendments,  139.  , Considered,  as amended, 158,  Read 
the third  time, and passed, .171.  Agreed  to by the  Lords, 
( Cited as  Gorleston  ana  SonihtOwn Gas Act,  1903) 
269. 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

G O S P O R T,  F A R E H A M,   and  C O S H AM  T R A M W A YS  

[Lords'];
Report,  That "the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not   to 
have  been  complied  with,  38.  Report   on  Petition  for 
Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not. been  complied 
with,  38.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought .to 
be  dispensed  with,  70. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords 
(Title  changed  by  the  Lords  to  Gosport  and  Fareliam 
Tramways),  276.  Vide  infra. 

read  the 

GOSPORT.  and  FAREHAM  TRAMWAYS  ; 

first 
time,  and  referred to  the  Examiners,  276,  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
not  been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders,  289.  Report,  That  the 
Standing 
(h'ders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  304. 
Report  read ;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  304, 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  317.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  339.  Considered,  as  amended,  353. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
366.  To  which  the  Lords  agree, 377. 
(Cited  as  Gosport 
and Fareham  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

G O V E R N M E NT 
A C C O U N T S. 

G O V E R N M E NT 
A C C O U N T S. 

G O V E R N M E NT 
A C C O U N T S.  

D E P A R T M E N TS  

(Contracts). 

Vide 

- D E P A R T M E N T S; 

(Securities). 

Vide 

INSURANCES; 

a nd  A N N U I T I E S. 

: ; 

V i de 
, 

. 

G O V E R N M E NT  L A B O R A T O R Y. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

G O V E R N M E NT   o f  I N D IA  A C T.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

G R A N G E M O U TH  W A T ER  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON  ;  B i ll 

; Order  under 

to  confirm  a  Provisional 
the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating 
to  Grangemouth  Water  ;  ordered,  208,  Presented, 
read  the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  208.  Read  a second  time,  and  Ordered to be  taken 
into  consideration,  222.  Considered,  228.  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  232.  -Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, 
269. 
(Cited  as  Grangemouth  Water  Confirmation  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275.   .. 

• 

GREAT  CENTRAL  R A I L W A Y;  Petition,  and  B i ll  ordered, 

22.  Read  the  first  time,  and referred   to  the  Examiners, 
28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62 has been  complied, 
with  ;  Bill  to be  read  a second  time,  65.  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  78.  Reported, with  Amendments, 
|  97.  Considered,  as amended,  140.  Read  the  third time, 
:  and  passed:  (New  Title),  151.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with 

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G R E AT  C E N T R AL  R A I L W A Y —  c o n t i n u e d. 

with "Amendments,  382;  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
396. 
(Cited  as  Great  Central Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  425. 

GREAT  EASTERN  R A I L W AY 

(NO.  1 );  P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 

ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has 
been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  52. 
Read  a second  time,  and  committed,  65.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  90.  Re-committed; 
Instruction  as  to 
consolidation  with  (No.   2)  Bill,  119.  Reported,  con­
solidated  with  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   2)  Bill 
into  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  Bill,  125.  Yide  infra. 

GREAT  EASTERN  RAILWAY   ;  B i ll  considered,   as  amended, 
138.- Read the  third  time,-ani  passed,  144.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  254.  Loads'Amend­
(Cited  as  Great  Eastern  Railway
ments  agreed  to,  264. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

G R E AT  EASTERN  R A I L W AY  (NO.  2 )  ;  P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 
ordered,  22,  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  52. 
Instruction  as 
Read  a  second  time, and  committed,  65. 
to  consolidation  with  (No.   1)  Bill,  119. 
Reported, 
consolidated  with  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   1)
Bill  into  the  Great  Eastern  Railway  Bill,  125,  Y i de 
supra. 

G R E AT  N O R T H E RN  a nd  C I TY  R A I L W AY  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill  ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to 
the  Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 
has been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read a second  time, 
38.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  52.  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  55.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  96.  Considered,  as  amended,  107.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  114.  Agreed   to  by  the 
(Cited  as  Great  Northern  and  City
Lords,  179. 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

G R E AT  N O R T H E R N,  P I C C A D I L L Y,  a nd  B R O M P T ON  R A I L­

WAY.  (New  Lines  and. Extensions);  Petition,  and  Bill 
ordered,  17.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  38. 
Day  appointed  for Second Reading, 52.  Second  Reading
deferred,  65.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ; 
Hill withdrawn,  115. 

G R E AT  N O R T H E R N,  P I C C A D I L L Y,  a nd  B R O M P T ON  R A I L­

WAY  (Various  Powers)  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  17. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the  Examiners,  28. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has  been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a second  time,  38.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  52.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  65. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  172. 
Day  appointed  for  consideration,  as amended,  195.  Bill 
considered,  as  amended,  217.  King's  Consent  signified  ; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed,  224.  Agreed   to  by
the  Lords, with Amendments,  352.  Lords' Amendments 
agreed  to,  358. 
(Cited  as  Great  Northern,  Piccadilly,
and  Brompton  Railway  (Various  Powers)  Act,  1903)
Royal  Assent,  411. 

GREAT  NORTHERN  R A I L W AY  ;  Petition,  and  B i ll  ordered, 

17.  Read  the  first  time,  and referred   to  the  Examiners, 
28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 has been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a second  time,  38.  Read  a  second 
time, and  committed,  52.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
86.  Considered, as amended,  138.  Read  the third  time, 
and passed,  144.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments,  318.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 328.  ( Cited 
as  Great  Northern  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 

. •  338.  • 

G B E AT  SOUTHERN  and  W E S T E RN  R A I L W AY   S  Petition, 
VaHd 0ill  or&etfeid,.22. _ 3 e ^ ; j t he first timej, and refenfeid 

to  the  Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 
has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 
38.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  52.  Hill  read 
a  second  time,  ana  committed,  59.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  157.  :  Considered, as amended, 496.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  212.  Agreed   to  by  the 
(Cited  as  Great  Southern  and  Western 
Lords,  347. 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411, 

GREAT  WESTERN  R A I L W A Y;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 

22.  Read  the  first  time, and referred  to  the Examiners, 
28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has  been  complied 
with ;  Bill  to be  read  a second  time, 65;  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  78.  Second Reading  deferred,  104. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time  ; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,1'  and  withdrawn; 
Main  Question  put,  and  agreed  toi  Bill  read  a  second 
time, and  committed,  116.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
186.  Considered, as amended,  214.  King's  Consent  and 
Prince   of  Wales'  Consent  signified  ;  Bill  read  the  third 
time, and passed,  225.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  355.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  366. 
(Cited  as  Great  Western  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

G R E AT  W E S T E RN  R A I L W AY   (Pension  Fund);  Petition, 
and  Bill  Ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order;  62 
has been  complied  with ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 
.  38.  Read  a second  time, and  committed,  52.  Reported, 
with  an  Amendment,  68.  Considered,  as  amended,  78. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  89.  Agreed   to  by
(Cited  as  Great  Western  Railway 
the  Lords,  159. 
(Pension  Fund)  Act,  1903) Royal Assent,  275. 

G R E EK  L O A N S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

G R E E N W I CH  D I S T R I CT  E L E C T R IC  L I G H T.  V i de  B L A C K­

H E A TH  a n d. 

. 

G R E E N W I CH  H O S P I T A L;   Resolution, That the Statement of 
the  estimated  Expenditure  of'  Greenwich  Hospital  and 
Travers'  Foundation  for  the  year  1903-4   be  approved, 

. .'404.  •• 

— — 

— 

V i de  ACCOUNTS.  


G R E N A D A.  T i d  e  ACCOUNTS. 

G R I N D L E F O R D,  B A S L O W,  a nd  B A K E W E LL  R A I L W AY 

; 
Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  28. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  39.  Petition  for 
additional  provision  referred  to  the  Examiners,  87. 
Report  on  said  Petition,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have 
not  been  complied  with,  referred   to  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders, 93.  Report  on  said  Petition, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed  with, 
130.  Bill reported,  with Amendments, 201.  Considered, 
as amended,  214.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  225. 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords, with Amendments, 296.  Lords' 
(Cited  as  Grindleford, 
Amendments  agreed  to,  317. 
Baslow,  and Bahewell  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
338. 

..-I 

:• 

• 

., 

: 

.. 

G R O C E R S'  L I C E N C ES   (Scotland)  ;  Bill to  abolish  Dealers' 
or  Grocers'  Licences 
in  Scotland;  presented,  and 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time, 61.  Second  Reading
deferred,  141. 

GUINEA  POSTAL  O R D E R S;  B i ll   to  enable  the  Postmaster 
General to  issue  Postal  Orders  of  the  value  of  Twenty-
one  Shillings  ;  presented, and  ordered to  be read a second 
time,  227.t  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  239. 
Considered in Committee, and  reported, 256.  Considered, 
as amended, 260.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  264. 
(Cited  as  Past  Office 

.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  304. 
.  . (Mdnty  Qi'dsfs\Jrct,  is'cfei} Bttykl  Assent} '338. 

5

V O L .  158.-

Sess,  1903". 

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to  the  ONE  HUNDRED and  FIFTY-EIGHTH 

YOLUME. 

504 

3 Edw.VlT.  Pari, 27.  Sess.  4.  1903. 

ff  A I N A U L  T  FOREST  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  17. 
Read  the  first  time,  28.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  39. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  158. 
Considered,  as amended, 214.  King's  Consent signified  ; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  225.  Agreed  to  by 
the  Lords,  with Amendments,  393i  Lords'  Amendments 
(Cited  as  Ilainault  (Lambourne,  Fox 
agreed  to,  404. 
Burrows,  and  Grange  Hill)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
"425. 

H A I N A U LT   (Lambourne,  Fox  Burrows,  and  Grange  Hill)

ACT,  1903.  Vide  supra. 

HALL-MARKING   of  FOREIGN  PLATE  ;  B i ll   to  amend  the 
Law  with  regard   to  the  assaying  of  Gold  and  Silver 
Plate  and  Jewellery  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a second time,  13.  Second Reading  deferred,  93.  Order 
for  Second  Reading  discharged ;  Bill  withdrawn,  101. 

H A L L - M A R K I NG   o f  F O R E I GN  P L A TE 
(NO.   2 )  ;  B i ll   t o 
.  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the  Hall-marking  of  Foreign 
Plate  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
104.  Second  Reading  deferred,  107,  111,118,  131,  143, 
157,  175,  181,  191,  200, 263,  299. 

H A M I L T ON  B U R GH  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  ;  B i ll

  t o  c o n f i rm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Burgh  Police  (Scotland) 
Act,  1892,  relating   to  Hamilton  Burgh Water  and  Town 
Hall;  ordered,  207.  Presented,  read  the 
first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  208.  Report,  That   no 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable  ;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  219.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  222.  Reported,  without  Amendment;  Pro­
visional  Order  confirmed;  day  appointed 
for  Third 
Reading,  242.  Bill  read  the third  time,  and  passed, 245. 
(Cited  as Hamilton  Burgh 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords, 304. 

-;:  Order  Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338, 

H A M I L T O N,  M O T H E R W E L L ,,  a nd  W I S H AW  T R A M W A YS 

(Part.  III.)  (substituted  Bill); 

to  originate  in  the  House 
(  of'  Lords,  16.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have 

been  complied  with,  38. 

H A M M E R S M I T H,  C I T Y,  a nd  N O R TH  E A ST  L O N D ON  R A I L­

WAY ;  Report  from  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing 
Orders,  in  the  case  of  Petition  for  leave   to  deposit  a 
Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  not 
to  be  dispensed  with,  70. 

H A M P S T E AD 

a nd  C H A R I NG  CROSS  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de 

C H A R I NG  CROSS. 

HAMPTON  COURT  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  22. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  28. 
Heport,  That  Standing  Order   62  has  been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a second  time,  38.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  52.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  152. 
committed,  55. 
Considered,  as  amended,  177.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, 188.  Agreed  to by  the Lords,  with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as 
289.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  295. 
Hampton  Court  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

H A R B O UR  A U T H O R I T I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

HARBOURS.  V i de  SUPPLY. 

H A R R O G A TE  W A T ER  

[Lords'];  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders certified  to have been complied  with,  15. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  153.  Read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the Examiners,  153.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into have  been 
,  complied  with;  Bill   to  be read  a  second  time,  158.  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  177.  Reported,  with 
.. 'Amendments,  230.  Considered,  as amended,  245,  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  252. 
( Cited as Harrogate  Wafer  Act,  1903) .Roy al .Assent,  275. 

H A R R OW   and  S T A N M O RE  G AS   [Lords] 

;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  com­
plied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  153. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  153. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  158.  Read  a second  tinre, and  committed, 
177.  Reported, with  Amendments,  201.  Considered,  as 
amended,  214.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  248.  To  which  the  Lords  agree,  267. 
(Cited  as  Harrow  and  Stanmore  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

H A R R OW  R O AD  a nd  P A D D I N G T ON  T R A M W A YS  ;  R e p o rt 

on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not 
been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  oil 
Standing  Orders,  16.  Petition  for  Bill  referred  to  the 
Report, 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  25. 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to be  dispensed  with, 
56.  Report  read;  Bill  ordered,  57.  Read  the  first  time; 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  61.  Report,  That 
Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  93.  Read  a  second  time,  aud 
committed,  108.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  243. 
Considered,  as  amended,  252.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed  (New  Title),  264.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  352.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  362. 
(Cited  as Harrow  Road  and  Paddington  Tramways  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

H A R W I CH  H A R B O U R. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

H A S T I N GS  H A R B O UR  

[Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  360.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to the  Examiners,  360.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  371. 
Read  a second  time, and committed, 386.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  413.  Standing  Orders  84,  214,  215,  and 
239  suspended  ;  Bill  considered,  as  amended;  Standing 
Orders 223 and 243 suspended ;  King's Consent  signified  ; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed, with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as Hastings
416.   To  which the Lords agree, 423. 
Harbour  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

H A S T I N GS  H A R B O UR  D I S T R I CT  RAILAVAY  

[Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with, 15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
233.  Read  the first time,  and  referred  to the  Examiners, 
233.  Keport,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second time,  248.  Day appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
268. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  305,  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  317.  Reported,  with 
Amendments, 359.  Considered,  as amended,  376.  King's 
Consent  signified;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
,  with  Amendments, 405.	   T o  which  the  Lords  agree, 417. 
(Cited  as Hastings  tlarbour  District  Railway  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

HASTINGS  H A R B O UR  D I S T R I CT  R A I L W AY  

(Abandon­

ment') [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate 
in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  15. 

H A S T I N GS  T R A M W A YS  

[Lords]; 

(Extensions) 

Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have,  been 
complied  with,  15,  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  202. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  203. 
Report, That the Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a 
Second  time,  219.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
231.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 253.  Considered,  as 
amended, 

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H A S T I N GS  T R A M W A YS   (Extensions) 

[Lords]—continued, 
amended,  268.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed, with 
Amendments,  289.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  309. 
(Cited  as  Hastings  Tramways  (Extensions)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

HEXHAM  GAS  [Lords] ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  130.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  130.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  140. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  159.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  270.  Considered,  as  amended,  290. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
303.  To  which  the  Lords  agree, 318.  (Cited  as  Hexham 
Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338, 

H I GH  C O U RT  

o f  J U S T I CE  a nd  C O U RT   o f 

A P P E A L. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

H I G H L A ND 

I N V E R G A R RY 

(substituted  Bill): 

a nd  F O RT  A U G U S T US 

a nd 
R A I L W AY  C O M P A N I ES  
Petition, 
and  Bill  ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  28.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62 
has  been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 
93.  Read  a second time,  and  committed, 108.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  189.  Considered,  as  amended; 
Standing  Orders  223  and  243  suspended;  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  200.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  296.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
(Cited  as  Highland  and  Invergarry  and  Fort 
307. 
Auqustns  Railway  Companies  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
338. 

HIGHWAYS ;  Bill  to  amend  the Law for  the  administration 
of  Highways;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  104.  Second  Reading  deferred,  124,  134, 
150,  187,  199. 

H I S T O R I C AL  M A N U S C R I P TS  

(Royal  Commission).  Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

HOME  INDUSTRIES ;  Bill  for  the  better  regulation  of 
Home  Industries  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  121. 

H O M  E  O F F I C E  . 

V i d  e  S U P P L Y  . 

H O R SE  B R E E D I N  G 

(Royal  Commission).

Vide

  A C  ­

COUNTS. 

H O R W I C  H  T R A M W A Y S  .  V i d  e  P R E S T ON
H O S P I T A L  S  and  C H A R I T I E  S  (Ireland).

  a n d. 
  Vide

  S U P P L Y  . 

H O U SE  : 

Attends  His  Majesty  in  the  House  of  Peers, 

at the  opening  of  the  Session,  3. 

;—  Attends  the Lords  Commissioners in  the  House 
of  Peers,  92,  136,  274,  338,  410.  .  A t  the  close  of  the 
Session,  424. 

R E S O L U T I O NS  : 

(Adjournment)  ;  Resolution,  That  this  House 
will,  at  the  rising  of  the  House  this  day,  adjourn  till 
Monday  next,  12,  404. 

. 

(Early  Closing  of  Shops)  ;  Resolution,  That, 
in  the  opinion  of  this  House,  the  unnecessarily  long 
Hours  of  Labour  in  Shops  are  injurious  to  the  health 
and  well-being  of  all  concerned  ;  that  it  is desirable  that 
Borough  and  District  Councils  should -be  authorised   to 
obtain" Provisional  Orders  making  such  regulations  in 
respect  to  the  elosing  of  Shops  and  the  limitation  of  the 
Hours  of  Labour  of  Shop  Workers  as may  seem to  them 
to  be  necessary  for  the  areas  under  their  jurisdiction, 
thus  effectively 
recommendation 
of  the  Select  Committee  of  the  House  of  Lords  on 
Early  Closing   of  Shops,  as  embodied  in  paragraph  15  of 
the  Report  of  1901,  47. 

carrying  out 

the 

VOL.  158.-  Sess.  1903. 

(Defence  Committee) ;  Resolution,  That,  in  the 
opinion  of  this  House,  the  growing  needs  of  the  Empire 
require  the  establishment  of  the  Committee  of  Defence 
on  a  permanent  footing,  49. 

Agriculture  (Wales);  Resolution,  That,  in  the 
opinion  of  this  House,  the  unanimous  recommendations 
of  the  Welsh  Land  Commission  demand  the  immediate 
consideration  of  Parliament,  85. 

(Army  Enlistment);  Resolution,  That  this 

House,  while  welcoming  the  recent  War  Office  Memo­
randum  regarding  the  character  of  recruits,  is of  opinion 
that, in  order  to  adequately  fit  the  British  soldier for  his 
duties  at  home  and  abroad,  greater  efforts  should  be 
made  and  precautions  taken  to  secure  an  adequate 
standard  of  physique  of  recruits  accepted  ;  and  that  aS 
regards  age  no  man  should  be  accepted  who  is  known 
or  believed  to  be  under  the  age  of  eighteen  years,  88. 

(Municipal  Trading)  ;  Resolution,  That  it  is 
expedient  that  a  Select  Committee   of  this  House  be 
appointed  to  join  with  a  Committee  of  the  Lords  to 
consider  and  report  as  to  the  principles  which  should 
govern  powers  given  by  Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to 
industrial 
municipal  and  other 
enterprise  within  or without  the area of  their jurisdiction, 
102. 

local  authorities  for 

(Trade  Disputes  Bill);  Resolution,  Ti  at  this 
House  declines  to  consider  a  Bill  dealing  only  with 
certain  points  affecting  Trade  Disputes,  inasmuch  as  it 
considers  any  legislation  on  such  a  subject  should  deal 
with  the  question  as  a  whole,  and  when  Parliament  is  in 
possession,  by  the  Report  of  a  Royal  Commission  or 
otherwise,  of  satisfactory  materials  for  the  purpose,  157. 

: 

( Old  Bridewell  Burying  Ground  Bill)  ;  Reso­

lution,  That  this  House  declines   to  sanction  a  Private 
Bill,  in  contravention  of  general  public  statutes  con­
cerning  open  spaces, for  the  expresspurpose   of  enhancing 
the  value  of  a private  estate,  160. 

(Port  of  London  Bill);  Resolution,  That  it  is 
expedient  that  the  Port   of  London  Bill  be  committed 
to  a  Joint  Committee   of  Lords  and  Commons,  168. 

(Workmen's  Compensation  Act)  ;  Resolution, 
That  this  House  calls  upon  the  Government  forthwith 
to  undertake  the  amendment  of  the  Workmen's  Com­
pensation  Act,  169. 

Resolution,  That  this  House  do  now  adjourn 
till  Tuesday  21st  April  (Easter  Recess),  114.  Till 
Monday  8th  June  (Whitsuntide  Recess),  213. 

(Congo  Free  State);  Resolution,  That  the 
Government  of  the  Congo  Free  State  having,  at  its 
inception,  guaranteed  to  the  Powers  that  its  Native 
Subjects  should  be  governed  with  humanity,  and  that 
no  trading  monopoly  or  privilege  should  be  permitted 
within  its  dominions,  this  House  requests  His  Majesty's 
Government  to  confer  with  the  other  Powers,  signatories 
of  the  Berlin  General  Act   by  virtue  of  which  the  Congo 
Free  State  exists,  in  order  that  measures  may  be 
adopted  to  abate  the  evils  prevalent  in  that  State,  187.  ' 

Post  Office  (Halifax 

(or  Quebec)'  and  Hong 
Kong  Mail  Contract);  Resolution,  That  the  Contract 
with  the  Canadian  Pacific  Railway  Company,  dated  the 
12th  day  of  October  1901, for  the  conveyance   of  His 
Majesty's  Mails,  Troops,  and  Stores  between  Halifax 
(or  Quebec)  and  Hong  Kong,  for  the  period  from  the 
7th  day  of  April  1901  to  the  6th  day  of  April-  1906, 
printed  in Parliamentary  Paper  No.  21, of  Session  1902, 
be  approved,  241. 

Post  Office  (Contract 

for  accelerated  Mail 
Service  to and from  Ireland  via  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and 
Lame)  ;  Resolution, That  the  Contract, dated  the  8th day 
of  November  1902, with  the  Glasgow  and South  Western 
Railway  Company,  the  Portpatrick  and  Wigtownshire 
Joint  Committee, and  the  Belfast  and Northern  Counties 
"Railway 

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the  ONE  HUNDRED  aWd'FIFTY-EIGHTH 

VOLUME.  •  [T908. 

HOUSE—Pes*  Office (Contract,  §r.Y—continued. 

Railway  Company,  for  an  accelerated  Mail  Service  to  

and  from  Ireland  via  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Larne, 
printed in  Parliamentary  Paper  No.  56,   of  Session  1903,  

be  approved,  389.  


—	 

for 

Post  Office  (Contract 

the  conveyance  of  

Mails  between  Glasgow,  Greenock,  and  Campbeltown)',  

Resolution,  That  the  Contract,  dated  the  9th  day   of  

March  1903,  with  the  Campbeltown  and  Glasgow  Steam  

Packet  Joint  Stock  Company,  Limited,  for  the  con­
veyance  of  Mails  between  Glasgow,  Greenock,  and 
Campbeltown,  printed  in  Parliamentary  Paper  No.  132,  

of  Session  1903,  be  approved,  396.  


—— 

— 

(Greenwich  Hospital)  ;  Resolution,  That  the  

Statement  of  the  estimated  Expenditure  of  Greenwich  

Hospital  and  Travers'  Foundation  for  the  year  1903-4  

be  approved,  404.  


• 

——  Cunard  Steamship  Company and  International 
Mercantile  Marine  Company  (Agreements)  ;  Resolution, 
That  the  Agreement  dated  the  30th  day   of  July  1903, 
entered  into  between  His  Majesty's  Government  and 
in 
the  Cunard  Steamship  Company,  Limited,  printed 
Command  Paper  No.  1703,  and  the  Agreement  dated 
the  1st  day  of  August  1903,  entered  into  between  His 
Majesty's  Government  and  the  International  Mercantile 
Marine  Company  and  others, printed  in  Command  Paper 
No.  1704,  be  aj proved,  420. 

—	 

(Sittings  of  the House)',  Resolution,  That  this 

House  do  meet  this  day  at  Ten  of  the  Clock,  424. 

•	 

-  Members  of  Select  Committees  nominated  by  


the  House,  240,  355,  &c.  


— -

——  Moved,  That  Reports   be  read,  56,  70,  &c.  


—R—R-R-TT—  I N F O R M ED   o f  M A T T E RS 

: 

^   —  —  By  Mr.  Speaker;  That   he  had  received 
letters  relative  to  a  Sentence  on  a  Member  (Arthur 
Lynch),  ,3.  
To  the  Imprisonment  of  a  Member 
(Mr.  M'Hugh),  219. 

— —  That  His  Majesty  places  His  interests   at  the  


disposal  of  Parliament,  340,  


—  By  the Clerk of  the House;   of the indisposition 
of  Mr.  Speaker,  96.  107.   Of the  unavoidable  absence  of 
the  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means,  8,  11,  &c. 

—i- 

Meets   at  Two,  3,  8,  &c.  Twelve,  37,  &c. 

Ten,  424. 

—  —   T o  adjourn  till  Monday  next,  12,  404.  Till 
Tuesday  21st  April  (Easter  Recess),  114.  Till  Monday  

8th  June  (Whitsuntide  Recess),  213.  


— 

:— 

— - —  r 
158. 

A D J O U R N M E N TS  : 

sits  till  a quarter  after  Four,  37. 

— - —  —  Three  minutes  before  Five,  114. 

— —  —  Twenty-nine  minutes  before  Six, 

.:...; 

— 

— 

- —  -  Twenty-eight  minutes  before  Six, 

107,  333.  


248.	 

195,  230.  


Twenty-seven  minutes  before  Six, 

••.,•••••' 

—	  Twenty-five  minutes  before  Six, 

— 

——   — -  Twenty-four  minutes  before  Six, 

140.  .....	  

289. 


Twenty-three  minutes  before  Six, 

. 

, j, 

:  Twenty  minutes  before  Six,  15, 

65,  78,  93,  125,  176.  


—— 
— 

—  

— 

Eighteen  minutes  before  Six,  309.  


— 

-  A  quarter  before  Six,  352.  


———»———  Ten  minutes  before  Six,  267.   5  


— —  Five minutes before  Six,  52.  


— — —  —  Ten  minutes  before  Seven,  285. 

: 

; 

:—— 

'••  - - -.  — 

—  Twenty  minutes  after  Seven,  375. 
A  quarter  after  Seven,  213. 
Two  minutes  after Nine, 37. 
Two  minutes  after  Ten,  113. 
Twenty-five  minutes  after  Ten,  119. 
Half  after  Ten,  57. 

'  ' ' — - — - —-  Twenty-five  minutes  before  Eleven, 

• 
71. 

~  " 

Eleven,  86. 

— —  — 

—  —  Ten  minutes  after  Eleven,  8. 

,"..••"..———-  Half  after  Eleven,  103. 

.  .""" 
— —  —-— 

212. 

—— 

; 

-  Twenty-five  minutes  before  Twelve, 

Twenty  minutes  before  Twelve,  421. 

——  A  quarter  before  Twelve,  118. 

Ten minutesbeforeTwelve,  35,45,173. 
Five  minutes  before  Twelve,  96. 

One  minute  after  Twelve,  9,12,167.  

Two  minutes  after  Twelve,  26,  47,  


—  Three  minutes  after  Twelve,  50,  74,  


—— 
55,  83,  106,  147,  236,  260,  279,  283.  

— 
132,  144^ 188, 221, 263,  306.  

— 

; 

——
——— 

  Four  minutes  after  Twelve,  239.  


:—

—  Five  miuutes  after  Twelve,  33,  42,  

92,  100,  134,  138,  171, 191,  228,  241,  303,  321,  328,  337,  

349. 

— 

—  Six  minutes  after  Twelve,  68,77.  


i—:— 
185,219,317. 

— — — - —: 

300. 


Seven  minutes  after  Twelve,  89,  162,  


Eight minutes after Twelve, 245,  273,  


:  —  

:—  Ten  minutes  after  Twelve,  342,  346,  


424. 

- — 
181. 

' 

— 

295. 


224.	 

— 
200,  416.  

—	 
60. 
— 
64,  362.  

, 
—  — 

^——; 

:  .  —— 

Thirteen  minutes  after  Twelve,  111,  


Fourteen minutes  after Twelve,  256. 
A  quarter after Twelve,  129,151,358. 
Seventeen  minutes  after  Twelve, 

Eighteen  minutes  after  Twelve,  123,  


. 

r-——  Twenty  minutes  after  Twelve,  155,  


Twenty-three  minutes  after  Twelve, 

Twenty-five  minutes  after  Twelve, 

:	 

A  quarter  before  One,  252.  

Five  minutes  after  One,  379. 
—	  Ten  minutes  after  One,  325,  371.  

Twenty  minutes  after  One,  385.  


— _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  —	  Twentyrfive  minutes  after  One,  410.  

Twenty-five  minutes before Two,  207,  


365. 

:  

: 
——  

— -  Ten  minutes  after Two,  396.  


Ten  minutes  before  Three,  404. 

— -  Ten  minutes  after  Three,  350. 

Adjourned by  Mr.  Speaker,  pursuant  to  Order  

of  the  House,  362,  365,  371,  375,  379,  385,  390,  396,  

404,410,421,424. 


Motion,  That this  House   do  now  adjourn,  and  


Question  agreed  to,  96,  173,  285.  


Resolution,  That  this  House   do  now  adjourn 

till 21st April  (Easter Recess),  114.   To  8th June (Whit­
suntide  Recess),  213. 

- — 

Adjourned 













3 EDW. VII.] 

I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  YOLUME.  5 0 7. 

HOUSE—continued. 

—•—  Adjourned  after proceeding  to  Business,  Forty 
Members  not  being  present,  37,  57,  71,  86,103,  113,119, 
212,  After  being  again  told   by  Mr.  Speaker,  at  Four 
o'clock  on  a Friday,  37. 

A D J O U R N M E NT  M O T I O N S: 

—  — 

Members  rise  in  their  places,  and  ask  leave  to 
move  the  Adjournment  of  the  House,  for the  purpose   of 
discussing definite matters of  urgent public importance  :— 

P L E A S U RE   o f  t he  H O U SE  NOT  S I G N I F I ED  : 

. 

(Board 

of  Agriculture)  :—(Sir 

Edward 
Strachey), 
"  the  appointment  of  a  person  not  being  a 
Member  of  this  House to  the  Office  of  President  of  the 
Board  of Agriculture,  leaving no official  of  that important 
Department  as  its  representative  in  this  House  " ;  but 
the  pleasure  of  the  House  not  having  been  signified, 
Mr.  Speaker  called  on  those  Members  who  supported 
the  Motion  to  rise  in  their  places,  and  not  less  than 
Forty  Members  having  accordingly  risen,  the  Motion 
stood  over,  under  ' Standing  Order  No.  10,  until  the 
Evening  Sitting,  189.  Motion,  That  this  House   do  now 
adjourn,  and  Question  negatived  on  Division,  190. 

P L E A S U RE   o f  t he  H O U SE  S I G N I F I ED  : 

—	 

(Penrhyn  Quarry  Dispute)  :—(Mr.  William. 
Jones),  "  the  severe  privation  and  loss  arising-.foomTthe 
struggle  in  the  Penrhyn  Quarry  district;  the  recent 
grave  recommendations  of  the  Carnarvonshire  Standing 
Joint  Committee  in reporting  thereon,  and  the  failure  to 
put into  operation the  provisions of  the  Conciliation  Act 
to terminate the  dispute "  ;  and  the  pleasure  of  the  House 
having  been  signified,  the  Motion  stood' over,  under 
Standing  Order  No.  10,  until  the  Evening  Sitting,  49. 
Motion  made,  and  Question,  Th^t  this  House   do  now 
adjourn,  put, and negatived  on  Division,  49. 

.—" 

—(  Speeches of  Ministers)  :—(  Sir Henry  Campbell-
Banner man),"  the  misunderstanding  created in  the  mind 
of  the Government  of  the  Colony   of  New  South  Wales 
by  the  speeches  of  the  Prime  Minister  and  the  Colonial 
.Secretary,  and  the  necessity  of  making  it  clear  to  the 
Government  of  New  South  Wales  that  these  speeches 
are  isolated  expressions  of  opinion  to which  the  Cabinet 
is in  no  way  committed"  ;  and  the pleasure of  the  House 
having  been  signified,  the  Motion  stood  over,  under 
Standing  Order  No.  10,  until  the  Evening  Sitting,  239. 
Motion  made,  and  Question,  That  this  House  do  now 
adjourn,  put,  and negatived  on Division,  240. 

: 

H O U S E,  B U S I N E SS   O F  T HE 
•  . :  — 

(King's  Speech,  Motion  for  an  Address); 
Order,  That  the  Proceedings  on  the  Address  in  answer 
to  His  Majesty's  Speech  shall,  until  concluded,  have 
precedence  of  all  other  Orders  of 
the  day  and  of 
Notices  of  Motion  at  all  Sittings  for  which  they  are  set 
down,  11. 
....-
(Supply);  Order,  That  this  day  the  .Motion 
on the  Paper  relating  to  the  appointment  of  the  Com­
mittee  of  Defence  have  precedence   of  th^  Committee  of 
Supply,  49. 
—= 

(Ways  and  Means)',  Order,  That  the  Com­

• 

mittee  of  Wsiys  and  Means  be  hot  interrupted  this 
evening  under  the  Standing  Order  (Sittings   of  the 
House),  and  may  be  entered  upon  at  any  hour  though 
opposed,  74.  That  the  Proceedings  on  the  Report  from, 
&c.,  79, 
• 

(Ways  and  Means);  Order,  That  the  Com­
mittee  of  Ways  and  Means  have  precedence   of  the 
Business  of  Supply  this  day,  and  that  the  Proceedings 
of  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means,   if  under  con­
sideration at  Twelve  o'clock this  night,  be not  interrupted 
;  under  the  Standing  Order  (Sittings  Of  the  House);  1"21. : 
: 
—  (Reports  of  Money  Committees) ;  Order,  That 
the  Proceedings  on  the  Report's  of  the  Committee1  of 
Ways  and  Means,  and  other  Committees  authorising  the 

VOL.  158. 

-Sess.  1903. 

expenditure  of  Public  Money,  may   be  entered  upon  at 
any  hour  after  Midnight  though  opposed,  and  shall  not 
be  interrupted  under  the  Standing  Order (Sittings   of  the 
House),  97. 

(Irish  Land  Bill,  Sfc.)  ;  Order,  That  the  Pro­
ceedings  on  the  Second  Reading   of  the  Irish  Land  Bill 
and the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  have  precedence 
this  day  of  the  Business  of  Supply,  153. 

Order,  That  the  Motion  for  adjournment   of 
the 

the  House  for  Whitsuntide  have  precedence  of 
Business  of  Supply,  213. 

-— 

• 

Order,  That  Three  additional  days  be  allotted  


to  the  Business  of  Supply,  343.  


—:— 

(Government  Business);  Motion,  That,  for  the 
remainder  of  the  Session,  Government  Business  be  not 
interrupted,  except  at  half-past  Seven  of  the  clock  at  an 
Afternoon  Sitting,  under  the  provisions   of  any  Standing 
Order  regulating  the  Sittings  of  the  House,  and  may  be 
entered  upon  at  any  hour  though  opposed;  and  that  at 
the  conclusion  of  Government  Business  each  day  Mr. 
Speaker  do  adjourn  the  House  without  Question  put; 
Amendment  proposed,  but not  made  on  Division  ;  Main 
Question  put,  and  agreed  to  on  Division  ;  Order,  That, 
for  the  remainder   of  the  Session,  &c.,  360. 

— - i  -

.  ' (Supply);  Order,  That,  the  Civil --Service 
Supplementary  Estimates,'  1903-4  (New  Services),  and 
in 
Army  Excess  Vote,  1901-2,  may   be  considered 
Committee  of  Supply  at  this  evening's  Sitting  after 
Midnight,  377.-

"v."'—' -

OrSer,  That  on this day, notwithstanding  aiiy­

! 

thing  in  Standing  Order  No.  15,  Business  other  than 
Business  of  Supply  may. be  taken  before. Midnight^  and 
Business  in  .Committee  or  Proceedings  on  Report  of 
Supply  may ,be; taken  after  Midnight,  391. 

••-•: 

.-•-,.. 

(Supply) 

;  Order,  That  on  this  day,  notwith­

standing  anything  in  Standing  Order  No.  15,  Business 
other  than  Business  of  Supply  may  be  taken  before 
Midnight,  and  Proceedings  on  Report  of  Supply  may 
be  taken  after  Midnight,  406. 

HOUSE,  S I T T I N GS   OF  T HE  : 

( Exemption from  the Standing Order)  ;  Motion, 
That  the Proceedings  on  the  London  Education  Bill,  if 
under  discussion  at  Twelve  o'clock  this  night,  be  not 
interrupted  under  the  Standing  Order  (Sittings  of  the 
House),  and  Question  agreed  to  on  Division,  204.  As 
amended,  321. 

Resolution, That  this  House  do  meet  this  day 

at Ten  of  the clock,  424. 

H O U SE   of  COMMONS  (Kitchen  and  Refreshment  Rooms)  ; 
Order,  That  a  Select  Committee  be  appointed  to  control 
the  arrangements  for  the  Kitchen  and  Refreshment 
Rooms, 
in  the  Department  of  the  Serjeant-at-Arms 
attending  this  House;  Committee   to  consist  of  Seven­
teen  Members;  nominated;  power   to  send  for  persons, 
papers,  and  records;  Three   to  be  the  Quorum,  50. 
Member  added  to  the  Committee,  95,  Report,  423. 

H O U SE   of  COMMONS  (Ventilation) ;  Order,  That  a  Select 
Committee  be  appointed  to  inquire  into  the  Ventilation 
of  the  House;  nominated  ;  power  to  send  for  persons, 
papers,  and  records;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  241. 
Minutes  of  Evidence  of  former  Committee  referred,  261. 
Report,  360. 

H O U SE   of  COMMONS  O F F I C E S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

H O U SE   of  L O R DS   (Manuscripts),  Vide  L O R D S. 

H O U SE   o f  L O R DS  O F F I C E S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 
H O U SE   of  L O R DS   (Veto);  Motion,  That  the  power  now 
possessed  by  the  House  of  Lords  to  veto  any  Measure 
adopted  by  the  House  of  Commons  should be  limited  to 
one  Session  of  Parliament,  and  Question  negatived  on 
Division,  211. 

3  u  3 

H O U S ES 

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to 

the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.

508 

H O U S ES   o f  P A R L I A M E NT  B U I L D I N G S.  Y i de  S U P P L Y. 

H O U S I NG   o f  t he  W O R K I NG  CLASSES.  V i de  A D D R E S S. 

— 

— 

Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  relating  to  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes,  and 
to  establish  Fair  Rent  Courts;  presented,  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time,  56.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
105,  122,  191. 

H O U S I NG   o f  t he  W O R K I NG  CLASSES 

(NO.   2 )  :  M o t i o n, 
That  leave  be  given  to  bring  in  a Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes,  and 
Question  put, pursuant  to  Standing  Order  No.  11;  Bill 
first 
ordered;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the 
time,  347.  Second  Reading  deferred, 361, 364,  371,379, 
385,  388.  Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  395. 
Committee  deferred, 4U3.  Bill  considered  in Committee, 
and  reported,  409.  Considered;  as amended,  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  415,  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
(Cited  as  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes  Act, 
423. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

H O U S I NG   o f  t he  W O R K I NG  CLASSES  A C T S.  V i de  S U P P LY 

(Amendments on going  into  Committee). 

HOUSING  of  the  W O R K I NG  CLASSES   (London);  Bill  to 
regulate  the  conditions  under  which  displacements   of 
persons of  the  Labouring  Class may be  made  in  London 
under  statutory  powers,  and  to  require  the  provision  of 
sufficient new  Housing  Accommodation  ;  presented,  and 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time,  19.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  45,  54,  73, 83,  100,  105, 111,  123,134,  143,  161, 
180,185,199,  218. 

(Repayment 

H O U S I NG   of  the  W O R K I NG  C L A S S ES  

of 
Loans);  Bill  to  extend  the  period  for  the  repayment   of 
Loans  relating  to  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes, 
and  for  other  purposes  connected  therewith  ;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  49.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  54,  68,  73,  88,  100,  110,  117,  127, 
142,  161,  180,  199,  202.  Day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  232.  Second  Reading  deferred,  251,  272. 
Second 
Day  appointed 
Reading  deferred,  325,  337,  349. 

for  Second  Reading,  318. 

H O U S I NG   of  the  W O R K I NG  CLASSES   (Rural  Districts);
Bill  to amend  the  Housing  of  the  Working  Classes  Acts, 
1890  and  1900,  and the  Local  Government  Act,  1894,  so 
as  to  facilitate  the  provision  of  Cottages  by  Rural 
District  Councils  ;  ordered  ;  presented  accordingly, 
and  read  the  first  time,  169.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
206. 

H O V E,  W O R T H I N G,   and  D I S T R I CT  T R A M W A YS   [Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not   to 
have  been  complied  with,  16.  Report  on  Petition  for 
Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied 
with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing 
Orders,  16.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to 
be  dispensed  with,  70.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
193.  Read  the first time, and  referred  to the  Examiners, 
194.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred  to 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 200.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with, 
237.  Report  read;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  241. 
Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  252.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  273.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  339.  Considered,  as  amended,  353.  Day 
appointed  for  Third  Reading,  366.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  372.   To  which  the 
(Cited  as  Hove,  Worthing,  and 
Lords  agree,  383. 
District  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

H U M B ER  C O M M E R C I AL  R A I L W AY  a nd  D O CK  ;  P e t i t i o n, 

and  Bill  ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  29.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 

has been  complied with;  Bill  to be  read a second  time, 38. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  52.  Minutes   of 
Evidence  of  former  Committee  referred   to  the  Com­
mittee  on  the  Bill,  248.  Bill  reported,  parties   do  not 
proceed,  284. 

H U T C H E S O N 'S  H O S P I T AL  a nd  H U T C H E S O N 'S  E D U C A­

T I O N AL  T R U ST   (substituted  BUT)  [Lords]-,  Report  on 
Bill, introduced  pursuant  to  the  provisions of  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  have  been  complied  with,  219.  The 
Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reports  that  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  220. 

HYDE  CORPORATION ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  22. 
Read  the  first  time,  29.  Read  a second  time,  and  com­
mitted,  39.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  with  Amendments,  145.  Considered,  as 
amended,  158.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  171. 
Agreed  to  by the  Lords, with Amendments,  311.  Lords' 
( Cited as Hyde  Corporation 
Amendments agreed  to, 325. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

3 Edw.  VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

I L L I C IT   D I S T I L L A T I O N.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

I M P E R I AL  D E F E N CE  and  CONSULAR  S E R V I C E. 

V i de 

ACCOUNTS. 

I M P E R I AL  I N S T I T U TE  ACCOUNTS.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

I M P E R I AL  O T T O M AN  G U A R A N T E ED  L O A N,  1 8 8 5.  V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

I M P E R I AL  R E V E N UE   (Collection  and Expenditure).  Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

I M P E R I AL  Y E O M A N R Y. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

I M P O R T A T I ON   of  C A N A D I AN  C A T T L E.  V i de  A D D R E S S. 

I M P O R TS  a nd  E X P O R T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

IMPRISONMENT   o f  a  MEMBER  ;  H o u se  informed   b y  M r. 
Speaker  that  he  had  received  a  letter  relative  to  the 
Imprisonment  of  Mr.  M'Hugh,  219. 

INCEST ;  Bill  to  provide  for  the  punishment   of  Incest; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  32. 
Second  Reading  deferred, 42.  Bill  read  a  second  time, 
and  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c., 
50.  Report  of  names  of  Members  added  to the  Standing 
Committee  in  respect  of  the  Bill, 61.  Bill reported  from 
the Standing Committee,  with  Amendments  ;  Minutes   of 
Proceedings  to  be  printed;  day  appointed  for  con­
sideration,  as amended,  103.  Consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  111.  Bill  considered,  as  amended;  read  the 
third  time,  and passed,  264. 

INCOME  T A X. 

V i de  W A YS  a nd  M E A N S. 

I N D I A R U B B E R,  G U T TA  P E R C H A,  a nd  T E L E G R A PH  W O R KS 

C O M P A NY  
[Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  15.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  130.  Read  the  first  time, and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  131.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 140.  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  159.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  195.  Considered,  as amended,  214.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  225.   To 
which  the  Lords  agree,  233. 
(Cited  as  Indiarubber, 
Gutta  Percha,  and  Teleyraph  Works  Company,  Limited, 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275, 

I N E B R I A T E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

I N F A NT  L I FE  P R O T E C T I ON  A CT 

( 1 8 9 7)  A M E N D M E NT  ; 

Bill  to  amend  the  Infant  Life  Protection  Act,  1897; 
ordered:  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time, 
288.  Second  Reading  deferred,  306. 

I 

I N L A ND 

 
3 EDW. VII.] 

I N D E  X  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  YOLUME. 

5 0 9. 

I N L A ND  R E V E N U E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

I N T O X I C A T I NG  L I Q U O R S,  S A LE  o f.  V i de  S A LE  o f. 

INNKEEPERS' LIABILITY  ;  Bill  to  amend  the Law  relating 
to  the  Liability  of  Innkeepers  ;  presented,  and  ordered 
to be  read  a  second  time,  13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six 
months,"  but  not made  on  Division  ;  Main  Question  put, 
and agreed to ;  Bill read  a second  time  ;  Motion,  That the 
Bill  be  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Trade, 
&c.,  and  Question  agreed  to  on  Division,  51.  Report   of 
names  of  Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in 
respect  of the  Bill,  55.  Bill  reported  from  the  Standing 
Committee,  with  Amendments  ;  Minutes  of  Proceedings 
to  be  printed;  day  appointed  for  consideration,   as 
amended,  96.  Consideration,  as amended, deferred,  114. 
Bill  considered,  as  amended,  265.  Consideration,  as 
amended,  deferred,  272,  283,  325,  327,  332,  345,  349. 

INQUIRY  into  CHARITIES.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

I N S T R U C T I O NS  * 

To  the  Standing  Committee  on 
Law,  &c.,  That  they  have  power   to  extend  the  County 
Councils  (Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill  to  Scotland,  119. 

, 

To  the  Standing  Committee  on 
Trade,  &c.,  That  they  have  power   to  consolidate  the 
Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill  and  the 
Licensing  Acts  Consolidation  (Scotland")  Bill  into  one 
Bill,  280. 

F I N A N CE  B I LL  : 

To  the  Gentlemen  appointed  to 
bring  in  the  Finance  Bill  upon  the  Resolution  reported 
from  the  Committee of  Ways  and Means  on the  27th  day 
of  April  last,  and  then  agreed  to  by  the  House,  That 
they  do  make  provision  therein  pursuant  to  the  said 
Resolution,  169. 

T o  C O M M I T T E ES   o n  B I L LS 

( P R I V A T E)  : 

To the  Committee on the Charing 
Cross,  Euston,  and  Hampstead  Railway  Bill, to  omit,  in 
Clause  8,  p.  7,  all  the  words  before  the  words  "  the 
Company,"  in  1. 32,  and  all  the  words  after  the  word 
"  respectively,"  in  1. 36  ;  62. 

To the Committee on the London 
County  Council  (General  Powers)  Bill,   to  omit  Clauses 
63  and  6 4;  81. (on  Division). 

To  the Committee on the London 
County  Council  (Tramways  and  Improvements)  Bill, 
to  omit  Tramway  No.  7 ;  99  (on  Division). 

To  the  Committee  on the  Great 
Eastern  Railway  (No.   1)  re-committed  Bill,  and  the 
Great  Eastern  Railway  (No.   2)  Bill,  That  they  have 
power, if  they  think  fit, to  consolidate  the  said  two  Bills, 
or  any  part or  parts  thereof  respectively,  into  one  Bill, 
119. 

To  the Committee  on  the  Castle­

blaney, Keady, and Armagh  Railway (Extension   of  Time) 
Bill,  That  they  have  power   to  make  additional  provision 
therein,  260. 

To  the  Committee  on  the  City 
and  South  London  Railway  Bill,  to  omit,  in  Clause  4, 
the  words  "  without being  required  to  purchase  the  same, 
or  any  easement  therein  or  thereunder  "  ;  negatived  on 
Division,  62. 

I N T E R M E D I A TE  E D U C A T I ON  

(Ireland). 

Vide 

A C­

COUNTS. 

I N T E R N A T I O N AL  M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE 

C O M P A N Y. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

I N T O X I C A T I NG 
A C C O U N T S. 

L I Q U O RS  

(Licences 

Refused). 

Vide 

VOL.  158. 

-Sess.  1903. 

I N V E R G A R R Y,  F O RT  A U G U S T U S,  a nd  H I G H L A ND  R A I L­

WAY  COMPANIES.  V i de  HIGHLAND. 

IPSWICH  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  17.  Read  the 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  29.  Report, 
That  Standing  Order  62  has been  complied  with ;  Bill  to 
be  read  a second  time,  38.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  94. 
committed,  52. 
Considered,  as amended,  107.  Read the  third  time,  and 
passed,  114.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments,  267.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  273. 
(Cited
as  Ipswich  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

I R E L A ND  D E V E L O P M E NT  G R A N T. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

I R E L A ND  D E V E L O P M E NT  G R A NT 

resolve 

for  the  House  

[  Consolidated  Fund];
Motion 
into  a 
itself 
to 
Committee to  consider  of  authorising  the  payment  out 
of  the  Consolidated  Fund   of  a  Grant  for  the  Develop­
ment of Ireland;  after King's Recommendation  signified, 
Question  agreed  to, 96.  Matter  considered in  Committee, 
102.  Resolution  reported,  and  agreed  t o;  Bill  ordered, 
&c.,  104.  Vide  infra. 

IRELAND  DEVELOPMENT  GRANT  ;  Bill   to  p r o v i de  f or  a 
the 
Special  Grant  to  be  used  for  the  purposes  of 
of 
ordered  upon  Report  
Development  of  Ireland; 
Resolution  ;  presented,  and  read  the  first  time,  104. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  121,  127,  142,  146,  154,  161, 
169,180,  187,  199,211,  218,  221,  224,  235,  240,  251, 
259,  271,  278,  282,  293,  298,  302,  315,  319,  336,  341. 
351,  361.  Bill  read  a  second  time, and  committed,  364. 
Bill  considered 
in  Committee,  and  reported;  to  be 
printed, 373.  Considered,  as amended, 379.  Third  Read­
ing deferred,  385.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
389.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  410. 
(Cited  as  Ireland 
Development  Grant  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

IRISH  LAND ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the 
occupation  and  ownership  of  Land  in  Ireland,  and  for 
other  purposes  relating  thereto  ;  and  to  amend  the 
Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts  ;  ordered;  presented  accord­
ingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  87.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  121,  127.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months," 
and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned  ;  resumed, 
and further  adjourned,  142,  146.  Proceedings  on  Bill  to 
have  precedence  of  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  and 
Supply,  153.  Debate  resumed,  and, at  half-past  Seven, 
adjourned;  resumed ;  Amendment not made  on  Division ; 
Main  Question  put,  and  agreed  to  ;  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  153.  Committee  deferred,  161, 
169,  180,  187,  199,  211,  218,  221.  Bill  considered   in 
Committee,  234.  Further  considered,  237,  238,  240. 
Committee  deferred,  251.  Bill  further  considered  in 
Committee,  258,  270,  276,  277,  281,  282,  292, 293,  297, 
298.  Further  considered  in  Committee,  and  reported, 
301.  Consideration, as amended, deferred, 315.  Bill  con­
sidered,  as amended,  329.  Motion, That  the  Bill  be  now 
read  the third  time ;  House acquainted  that  His  Majesty 
places  his  interests  at  the  disposal  of  Parliament; 
Question put, and agreed to;  Bill  read the third time, and 
passed, 340.  Agreed to by the Lords,  with  Amendments, 
413.  Day  appointed  for considering  them,  413.  Lords' 
Amendments  considered;  several  agreed   to  ;  several 
to,  and 
disagreed  t o;  several  amended,  and  agreed 
consequential  Amendments  made  to  the  Bill  (special 
entries) ;  Committee  appointed  to  draw  up  Reasons  for 
disagreeing  to  certain  Lords'  Amendments ;  nominated  ; 
to withdraw immediately  ;  Three to  be the Quorum, 418­
420.  Reasons  reported,  and  agreed  to,  420.  •  Amend­
ments  agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  and  the  Lords  do  not 
insist  on  their  Amendments  to  which  this  House  hath 
(Cited  as Irish  Land  Act,  1903)  Royal 
disagreed,  423.
Assent,  424. 

3  u  3 

I R I S  H 

5 10 

I N D EX 

to 

the  ONE  HUNDRED  AWD'FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.  •  [T908. 

I R I SH  L A ND   [Advances,  ^c.];  Motion  for  the  House   to 
resolve  itself into  a  Committee  to  consider  of  authorising 
the  creation  of  Capital  Stock  for  raising  money for  the 
purposes  of  any  Act  of  the  present  Session  to  amend  the 
Law  relating  to  the  occupation  and  ownership  of  Land 
in  Ireland  ;  of  authorising  the  payment  out  of 
the 
Consolidated  Fund, and  out  of  moneys to  be  provided  by 
Parliament,  of  Dividends,  Sinking  Fund,  Salaries, 
Superannuation  Allowances,  and  certain  other  expenses 
payable  under  such  Act  ;  after  King's  Recommendation 
signified,  Question  agreed  to,  230.  Matter  considered 
in  Committee,  234.  Resolution  reported,  and  agreed  to, 
238.' 

I R I SH  L A UD  B I L L. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

I R I SH  L A ND  COMMISSION.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

IRISH  VALUATION  A C T S;  Select  Committee   to  inquire 
and report  what  changes  in  the  Irish  Valuation  Acts  are 
desirable  in  order  to  enable  a  revaluation  of  rateable 
Property  in  any  district  to be  made  on  a basis  equitable 
to  all  classes of  Ratepayers, and  to be  brought  into  force 
in  an  effective  manner  ;  appointed  ;  nominated ;  power 
to  send  for  persons, papers, and  records;  Five   to  be  the 
Quorum,  128.  Member  discharged  from further  attend­
ance  on  the  Committee,  and  another Member added,  184. 
Report,  Inquiry  not  completed,  413. 

J O I NT  S T O CK  COMPANIES.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

J O T J - R N A I i: 
———	  ———  To  be  printed,  4. 

J U D I C I AL  S T A T I S T I C S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

J U RY  A C TS   (Ireland)  A M E N D M E N T;   Bill  to  amend  the 
Jury  Acts  (Ireland);  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  14.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
78,  88,  91,  100,  111,  123,  133,  138,  143,  147,  15],  167, 
176,  193, 247,  252,  256,  266,  273, 288, 303,  308, 316,  325, 
349.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  with­
drawn,  358. 

J U S T I C ES   of 

the  P E A CE   \_Lords];  Bill,  intituled,   A n 
Act   to  amend  the  Law  relating   to  Justices of  the  Peace 
with  respect  to  Residence,  to  qualification  of  Solicitors, 
and to the removal of ex-officio Justices;  brought from the 
Lords,  249.  Read  the  first  time,  276.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  293,  298,  302,  306,  308,  316, 336,  341, 356, 361. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn, 
365. 

3 Edw. VII.  Pari  27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

K E A D  Y 

a nd  A R M A GH  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  C A S T L E­

I R ON  a nd  S T E E L,  1 9 0 1.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

B L A Y N E Y. 

I R V I NE  a nd  D I S T R I CT  W A T ER  B O A RD  O R D ER  C O N­

K E L LS  a nd  D R O G H E DA  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  M U L L I N G A R. 

FIRMATION  [Lords] ;  Bill,  intituled,  An  Act   to  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legislation 
Procedure (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating   to  Irvine  and 
District  Water  Board;  brought  from  the  Lords,  333. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  333.  Read  a  second  time,  and  ordered  to  be  taken 
into  consideration,  353.  Considered,  363.  Read  the 
(Cited  as  Irvine  and 
third  time,  and  passed,  372. 
District  Water  Board  Confirmation  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

I S LE   o f  M A N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

ISLE  of  MAN  (Customs) ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  with 
respect  to Customs Duties in the Isle of  Man  ;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  383.  Read  a 
second  time, and  committed,  389.  Committee  deferred, 
395.  Bill  considered in Committee, and reported, without 
Amendment,  404.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
(Cited  as  Isle  of 
410.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  417. 
Man  (Customs)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

I S LE  

o f	  W I G HT  JUNCTION  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  S O U TH 

- W E S T E RN  a n d. 

I V E A GH  T R U ST  A C T.  V i de  D U B L IN 

I M P R O V E M E N T. 

3 Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

JEWISH   C O L O N I S A T I ON  A S S O C I A T I ON  [  Lords'] ;  Report 
on  Petition  for  Bill,  originating   in  the  Lords,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred 
to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  65. 
Report,  That  the Standing  Orders  ought   to be  dispensed 
with,  97.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  202.  Read  the 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  203.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
219.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  231.  Report 
from  the  Select  Committee   on  Standing  Orders,  in  the 
case  of  Petition  for  dispensing  with  Standing  Order 
129,  in  the  case  of  Petition  against  the  Bill,  That  the 
Standing  Order  ought  not  to  be  dispensed  with,  276. 
Bill  reported,  without  A mendment,  289.  Day  appointed 
for  Third  Reading,  295,  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
(Cited  as  Jewish  Colonisation  Association 
passed,  300. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

KENT  W A T ER  B O A R D;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  17. 
Read  the  first  time,  29.  Day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  39.  Second  Reading  deferred,  65.  Order  for 
Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  84. 

KING 

—  His  Speech  reported   by  Mr.  Speaker  at  the 
opening  of  the  Session,  delivered  to  both  Houses,  7.   A t 
the  close  of  the Session,  425.  His Answers to  Addresses, 
42,  231. 

-	 

Commands  this  Honourable  House   to  attend 

His  Majesty  immediately  in  the  House  of  Peers,  3. 

His  Recommendation  signified,—To Petitions  ; 
Petition  for  Aid  (British  Museum),  35.   T o  Motions, 
96,  141,  168,  230,  367,  373,  379, 385. 

His  Consent  to  Bills,—On  Motion  for  Third 
Reading  (Private  Bills),  107,  129,  138,  171,  174,  191, 
195,  224,  225,  268,  334,  371,  372,  390,  397,  405,  410, 
416.	  On  Third  Reading,  307. 

His  Royal  Assent   to  Bills,  92,  136,  275,  338, 

411,424. 
— 

• House  acquainted  that His  Majesty  places  His 
interests,  as  affected  by  the  Irish  Land  Bill,  at  the 
disposal  of  Parliament,  340. 

K I N G 'S  C O L L E GE   (London)  [Lords];  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should  originate in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing Orders  certified to  have been  complied  with,  15. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203.  Read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  lo  the  Examiners,  204.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  219. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  231.  Reported, 
without  Amendment,  267.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  273. 
(Cited  as  Kings  Cotleqe  (Londoti)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

K I N G S T O N - U P O N - H U LL  C O R P O R A T I O N;  P e t i t i o n, 

a nd 
Bill  ordered,  22.  Read  the first time, 33.  Read  a second 
time,  and  committed,  48.  Reported  from  the  Police  and 
Sanitary Committee, with Amendments, 280.  Considered, 
as  amended,  290.  Standing  Order  243  suspended,  and 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  295.  Agreed   to  by 

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K I N G S T O N - U P O N - H U LL  CORPORATION—COHFENW. 

the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  393.  Lords'Amendments 
( Cited as Kingston-upon-Hull  Corporation 
agreed to, 404. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

with  Amendments,  194.  Considered,  as  amended,  212. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  222.  Agreed  to  by  the 
(Cited  as Lanarkshire  and  Dumbartonshire 
Lords,  291. 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

K I P 'S  P A T E N TS   [Lords]  ;  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill, 
originating  in the  Lords,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have 
not  been complied  with, referred to  the Select  Committee, 
on  Standing  Orders,  171.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  237.  Bill  brought 
from  the  Lords,  269.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  270.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  285.  Read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  300.  Reported,  without 
Amendment,  359.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
(Cited  as  Kip's  Patents  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
372. 
411. 

K I T C H EN  and  R E F R E S H M E NT  ROOMS.  V i de  H O U S E. 

K N O TT  E ND  R A I L W AY  

(Extension  of  Time) 

[Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing Orders certified to have been 
complied  with,  15.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  145. 
Read  the first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  145. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied, with ;  Bill  to be read  a 
second  time,  158.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
177.  Reported,  without  Amendment,  201.  Considered, 
( Cited  as 
222.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  231. 
Knott  End  Railway 
(Extension  of  Time)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275, 

3 Edw.  VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

X I A B O U R E R S' 

COTTAGES  

{Ireland). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

L A B O U R E RS   (Ireland)   A C TS  A M E N D M E NT   ;  Bill  to  amend 
the  Labourers  (Ireland)  Acts;  presented,  and  ordered 
to  be  read a second  time,  13.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
175,  193, 247,  265,  273,  287,  294,  308,  320,  332,  337, 
349,  358. 

LABOUR  REPRESENTATION  ;  Motion,  That, in  the opinion 
of this  House,  it  is desirable  and  expedient  that, in  order 
to  give  constituencies  a  full  and  free  choice   in  the 
selection  of  Parliamentary  candidates,  the  charges  now 
made by  the  Returning  Officer to  the  candidates  should 
be  chargeable  to  public  funds, and  that  all  Members  of 
the  House   of  Commons  should  receive  from  the  State 
a  reasonable  stipend  during  their  Parliamentary  life; 
Closure  claimed,  but  Mr.  Deputy  Speaker  withholds  his 
assent,  and,  at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  99. 

L A N A R K S H I RE  and  A Y R S H I RE  R A I L W AY  O R D ER  C O N­

FIRMATION  ;  Bill  to  confirm  a Provisional  Order  under 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating  to the  Lanarkshire and Ayrshire  Railway  ; 
ordered,  135.  Presented,  and ordered to  be  considered, 
135.  Considered,  140.  Read  the third  time, and  passed, 
147.  Agreed  to  by the  Lords,  232. 
shire  and  Ayrshire  Railway  Order  Confirmation  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

( Cited  as  Lanark­

L A N A R K S H I RE 

a nd 

D U M B A R T O N S H I RE 

R A I L W AY 
(,substituted  Bill);  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
37.  Petition  for  Bill  referred   to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  38.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  56.  Report  read ; 
Bill  ordered, 58.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to 
the  Examiners.  61.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 
has  been  complied with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
65.  Read  a second  time, and committed,  78.  Reported, 

L A N A R K S H I RE  E L E C T R I C I TY  a nd  R E F U SE  D E S T R U C T I ON 

ORDER  CONFIRMATION  ;  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional 
Order  under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scot­
land)  Act,  1899,  relating   to  Lanarkshire  Electricity  and 
Refuse  Destruction;  ordered,  208.  Presented,  read 
the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
208.  Read  a second  time,  and  ordered  to  be  taken  into 
consideration,  222.  Considered,  228.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  232.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  269. 
(Cited  as Lanarkshire  Electricity  and Refuse  Destruction 
Order  Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

L A N A R K S H I RE 

T R A M W A YS  O R D ER 

C O N F I R M A T I ON 

[Lords]  ;  Bill,  intituled,  An  Act   to  confirm a  Provisional 

Order  under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scot­
land)  Act,  1899, relating   to  the  Lanarkshire  Tramways;  

brought  from  the  Lords,  334.  Read  the  first  time,  and  

ordered  to be  read  a  second  time,  334.  Read  a  second  

time,  and ordered  to  be  considered,  359.  Consideration 
deferred,  363.  Bill  considered,  and,  it being  a  quarter-

past  Two,  further  consideration  postponed,.  366.  Bill 
further considered, 383.  Read the third time, and passed, 

386. 
tion  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

(Cited  as Lanarkshire  Tramways  Order  Confirma­

L A N C A S H I RE  a nd  Y O R K S H I RE  a nd  L O N D ON  a nd  N O R TH 

W E S T E RN  R A I L W A YS   (Steam  Vessels) ;  Petition,  and 
Bill  ordered,  22.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to 
the  Examiners,  29.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 
has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  64.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  71. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  157. 
Considered,  as 
amended,  177.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  188. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with Amendments,  355.  Lords' 
Amendments  agreed  to,  366. 
(Cited  as  Lancashire  and 
Yorkshire  and  London  and  North  Western  Railway. 
Companies  (Steam  Vessels)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
411. 

L A ND  COMMISSION.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

L A ND  C O N F E R E N CE  R E P O RT   (Ireland).  Vide  A D D R E S S. 

L A ND  D R A I N A GE  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E R;  B i ll

  t o  c o n f i rm 
a  Provisional  Order  under the  Land  Drainage  Act*  1861, 
in  the  Parishes  of  Aslackby  and 
relating  to  Lands 
Dowsby,  in  the  County  of  Lincoln  ;  ordered  ;  presented" 
accordingly,  read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  92.  Report,  That   no  Standing  Orders  are 
applicable;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  119. 
Bill  read  a  second time,  and committed,  123.  Reported, 
without  Amendment;  Provisional  Order  confirmed;  day 
appointed  for  Third  Reading,  152.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  155.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  197. 
(Cited  as  Land  Drainage  Provisional  Order  Confirma­
tion Act,  1903)  Royal Assent,  275.  
•  ' 

L A ND  F O R C E S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

L A ND  F O R C ES   (Organisation).  Vide  A D D R E S S. 

L A ND  L AW   (Ireland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

L A N D,  P U R C H A SE  o f.  V i de  P U R C H A S E. 

L A ND  P U R C H A SE  

(Ireland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

L A ND  R E G I S T R Y.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

S U P P L Y. 

LAND  TENURE ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the 
Tenure  of  Land;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  49.  Second  Reading  deferred,  64,  66,  93, 
99,  110,  122,  128. 

L A ND  T R A N S F ER  R U L E S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

L A ND  V A L U ES 

t o 
provide  for  the  separate  assessment  ant!,  rating  of  Land 
Values; 

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Values;  presented, and  ordered to be  read  a second  time, 
13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  resid  a second  time ; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  and  made  on 
Division ;  Second  Reading  put  off for  six  months,  92. 

L A N DS  V A L U A T I ON   (Scotland);  Bill   to  amend  the  Lands 
Valuation  (Scotland) Act,  1854 ;  presented,  and  ordered 
to be  read  a second  time,  56.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
129,219,  228,  263. 

L A W,  A ND  C O U R TS   OF  J U S T I C E,  A ND  L E G AL 

P R O C E D U R E: 

Report   of  nomination  of  Member j  appointed 

to  serve  on  the  Standing  Committee,  43. 

— 

—  Report  of  name  of  Member  to  act  as 
Chairman 
Report 
o f.  Standing  Committee,  52. 
from  the  Chairmen's  Panel,  That  they  had  agreed   to 
the  following  Resolution  :—That  any  Member   of  the 
Chairmen's  Panel  be,  and  he  is hereby,  empowered  to 
ask any  other  Member  of  the  Chairmen's  Panel  to  take 
In  the  place  of 
his  place  in  case  of  necessity,  52. 
another  Member,  148. 

Report  of  names of  Members discharged  from 
the  Standing  Committee;  and names  of  Members  added 
in  substitution,  102,  118,  253.  Pistols  Bill,  133. 
Marriage  with  a  Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill,  164. 
Prevention  of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords],  201. 

—— 

Report  of  names  of  Members added in  respect 
of  Bills :—County  Courts Jurisdiction  Extension Bill, 48. 
Incest  Bill,  61.  County  Councils  (Bills   in  Parliament) 
Bill,  97.  Borough  Funds Bill, 120.  Local  Government 
(Transfer  of  Powers)  Bill,  121.  Pistols  Bill,  130. 
Marriage  with  a  Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill,  153. 
Prevention  of  Corruption  Bill  [Lords],  164.  Burgh 
Police  (Scotland)  Bill,  164.  Town  Councils  (Scotland) 
Bill,  276, 

BILLS COMMITTED  :—County  Courts  Jurisdic­
tion Extension Bill, 37.  Incest Bill, 50.  County  Councils 
(Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill,  87.  Borough  Funds  Bill,  87. 
(Transfer   of  Powers)  Bill,  87. 
Local  Government 
Pistols  Bill,  105.  Marriage  with  a  Deceased  Wife's 
Sister Bill,  139.  Prevention of  Corruption  Bill 
[Lords],
149.  Burgh Police  (Scotland) Bill, 151.  Town  Councils 
(Scotland)  Bill,  273. 

— -  REFOBTSon BILLS :—County Courts Jurisdic­
tion Extension Bill,  90.  Incest Bill, 103.  County Councils 
(Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill,  120.  Borough  Funds  Bill 
(without  Amendment),  129.  Local  Government  (Trans­
fer  of  Powers)  Bill,  129.  Pistols Bill,  137.  Marriage 
with  a Deceased  Wife's  Sister  Bill,  249.  Prevention   of 
Corruption  Bill  [Lords],  311.  Burgh  Police  (Scotland) 
Bill,  321.  Town  Councils  (Scotland)  Bill,  343. 

< 

, 

Leave  to  the  Committee  to  sit  during  the 

Sitting  of  the  House,  342. 

Reports  to  lie upon  the Table,  90, &c.  And   be 

printed,  90,  103,  &c. 

Minutes  of  Proceedings  to  be  printed,  90, 

103,  &c. 

Instruction  relative  to  the  County  Councils 
(Bills  in  Parliament)  Bill,  119.  Title  amended,  120. 
  Amendment,  and  ordered  to  be 
Bill  reported,  without
considered,  129. 

L A  W  C H A R G E S.  V i de  S U P P L Y  . 

L A  W  CHARGES  and  COURTS  of  L A  W 

(Scotland).  Vide 

S U P P L Y. 

L A  W  C H A R G ES  (Ireland).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

L E AD  P O I S O N I NG  

in 

E A R T H E N W A RE 

and 

C H I NA 

W O R K S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS, 

LEASEHOLD  ENFRANCHISEMENT  ;  Bill  to  enable  certain 
Leaseholders  to  become  Freeholders:  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  19.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  107,  142,  161,  176,  191. 

L E A S E H O L D E RS  (Purchase  of  Fee  Simple)  ;  Bill  to  give 
facilities  to  Leaseholders  for  the  purchase   of  the  Fee 
Simple  of  their  Holdings  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  146, 
162,  185,  199. 

L E E W A RD  ISLANDS.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

LEIGH  CORPORATION;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  17. 
first  time,  29.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
Read  the 
committed,  39.  Report  from  the  Select  Committee   on 
Standing  Orders, on Petition  for dispensing with  Standing 
Order  129  in  the  case  of  a  Petition  against  the  Bill, 
That  the  Standing  Order  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  85. 
Bill  reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee, 
with  Amendments,  140.  Considered,  as  amended, 174>, 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  182.  Agreed   to  by  the 
Lords,  with  Amendments,  311.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  326. 
(Ctied  as Leigh  Corporation  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

L E R W I CK  H A R B O UR 

I M P R O V E M E N TS 

A CT 

( 1 8 7 7) 

AMENDMENT  OEDEE  CONFIRMATION  ;  Bill   t o  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legislation 
Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating   to  Lerwick 
Harbour;  ordered;  presented  accordingly,  and  ordered 
to  be considered,  376.  Considered,  380.  Read  the third 
time,  and  passed,  386.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  413. 
(Cited  as  Lerwick  Harbour  Improvements  Act  (1877) 
Amendment  Order  Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
425. 

L E T T E R K E N NY 
S T R A B A N E. 

a nd 

S T R A B A NE 

R A I L W A Y. 

V i de 

LIBEL  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  for  Libel   in  connection 
with  the  Newspaper  Press;  ordered,  42.  Presented, 
read  the first time,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time, 
42.  Second  Reading  deferred,  54,  68,  88,  99,  110,  117, 
131,  150,  170,  181,  199. 

LICENCES  R E N E W AL  and  TRANSFER  ;  B i ll   t o  restrict,  f or 
a  limited  period,  the  powers  of  Justices  to  refuse  the 
renewal  and  transfer  of  Licences 
in  certain  cases; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  112. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  139,  247,  287,  308.  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  335.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  351. 

L I C E N S I NG  A C TS  C O N S O L I D A T I ON  

(Scotland);  Bill  to 
consolidate  the  Laws  relating   to  Licensing  in  Scotland  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  61. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  67,  73,  82,  87,  99,  102,  105. 
Bill  read  a  secoud  time,  and  committed  to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Trade,  &c.,  110.  Report   of  names  of 
Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in  respect 
of  the Bill,  172. 
Instruction  to  the  Standing  Committee, 
280.  Bill  reported,  consolidated  with  the  Licensing 
(Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill into  the Licensing  Acts 
(Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill.  Vide 
infra. 

L I C E N S I NG 

A C TS  

(Scotland) 

C O N S O L I D A T I ON 

and 
AMENDMENT ;  Bill  consolidated 
from  the  Licensing 
(Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill  and  Licensing  Acts 
Consolidation  (Scotland)  Bill;  reported from  the  Stand­
ing  Committee  on  Trade,  &c.;  Minutes   of  Proceedings 
to  be  printed;  day  appointed 
for  consideration,   as 
amended, 296.  Consideration,  as amended, deferred,  305. 
Bill considered,  as amended,  312,  313.  Consideration,  as 
amended,  deferred,  324,  332.  Bill  further  considered, as 
amended,  340,  343.  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed, 
344.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  409. 
Day  appointed  for  considering  them,  and  Amendments 
to be printed, 409.  Consideration  of  Lords'  Amendments 
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LICENSING  A C TS   (Scotland),  &c,—continued. 

deferred,  415.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  with  a 
consequential  Amendment,  421.   To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Licensing  (Scotland)  Act,  1903) 
agree,  423. 
Royal  Assent,  424. 

L I C E N S I NG  (Ireland)  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating   to 
the  Sale of  Intoxicating  Liquors  in  Ireland;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  14.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  51,  54,  63,  66,  88,  100. 

L I C E N S I NG  L A  W  (Compensation  for  Non-renewal)  ;  Bill  to 
provide  Compensation  in  certain  cases  of  non-renewal 
of  Licences  to  sell  Intoxicating  Liquors  ;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  13.  Motion,  That  the 
Bill  be  now  read  a second  time;  Amendment  proposed, 
"  six  months,"  but  not  made  on  Division;  Main 
Question  put, and  agreed  t o;  Bill  read  a second  time, and 
committed,  124.  Committee  deferred,  247,  265.  Day 
appointed  for  Committee,  300.  Committee  deferred, 
316,  357. 

L I C E N S I NG  (Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

L I C E N S I NG  

(Scotland) 

A C TS  A M E N D M E N T;   Bill  to 
amend  the  Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts,  1828   to  1897  ; 
ordered;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time, 
47.  Second  Reading  deferred,  54,  60,  63,  67,  83,  87, 88, 
99,102,  105.  Motion,  That the Bill   be now read a second 
time ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  no  measure  dealing  with 
Licensing  Reform  in  Scotland  will  be  satisfactory,  &c."; 
and,  at  half-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned;  resumed; 
Amendment withdrawn;  Bill read a second time;  Motion, 
That  the  Bill   be  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Trade,  &c.;  Amendment  proposed,  "  a  Committee 
consisting  of  all the  Members  representing  Scottish  Con­
stituencies, &c.,"  but not made on Division;  Main Question 
agreed  to  on  Division;  Bill  committed   to  the  Standing 
Committee  on  Trade,  &c.,  109.  Report   of  names  of 
Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in  respect 
of the  Bill,  172. 
Instruction  to  the  Standing  Committee, 
280.  Bill  reported,  consolidated  with  the  Licensing 
Acts  Consolidation  (Scotland)  Bill  into  the  Licensing 
(Scotland)  Consolidation  and  Amendment  Bill. 
Acts 
Vide  supra. 

L I FE  A S S O C I A T I ON   of  S C O T L A ND  (substituted  Bill); 

to 
originate in  the  House  of  Lords,  16.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  37.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  130.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  130.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  140. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  159.  Reported, 
without  Amendment,  195.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
( Cited as  Life  Association  of  Scotland  Act, 
passed,  200. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

L I FE  A S S U R A N CE  COMPANIES.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

L I G H T H O U S E S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S.  M E R C H A NT  S H I P­

PING. 

L I G HT  L O AD  L I N E. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

LIGHT  LOCOMOTIVES  (Ireland);  Bill  to  provide  for  the 
authorisation  of  Races  with  Light  Locomotives  
in 
Ireland;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  14.  Second  Reading  deferred, 33,  35.  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  37.  Considered  in  Com­
mittee,  and  reported,  without  Amendment;  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed, 42.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  85.  Lords'  Amendments   to  be  now 
considered;  considered,  and  agreed  to,  90. 
(Cited as 
Light  Locomotives  (Ireland) Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
9 2. 

' 

LIGHT  LOCOMOTIVES  (Registration); Bill  to  provide  for 
the  registration  of-  Motor  Vehicles,  and  to  amend  the 
Locomotives  on  Highways  Act*  1896  ;  ordered;  pre-

sented  accordingly, and read  the  first  time,  229.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  256,  263,  273,  316. 

L I G HT  R A I L W A Y S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

LIGHT  RAILWAYS  [Lords]  ;  Bill,  intituled,   A n  Act   to 
continue  and  amend  the  Light  Railways  A c t,  1896  ; 
brought  from  the  Lords,  375.  Read  the  first  time, 
377.  Second  Reading  deferred,  384,  389,  410.  Order 
for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  416. 

L I MA  R A I L W A YS  [  Lords] ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standiag 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  130.  Read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  131.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired 
into  have 
been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a second  time,  140. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  159.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  195.  Considered,  as  amended,  200. 
(Cited as  Lima 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  222. 
Railways  Company,  Limited,  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

LIQUOR  SELLERS'  L I A B I L I TY  ;  B i ll   t o  provide  for  the 
payment  of  Compensation  by  Sellers  of  Liquor  in 
certain  cases  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  377. 

L I Q U OR  T R A F F IC  L O C AL  V E TO   (Scotland);  Bill  to  give 
the  Ratepayers  a  direct  Veto   on  the  Liquor  Traffic 
in  their  respective  areas  in  Scotland;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  14.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  78,  79,  124,  132,  150,  162,  176,  187,  193. 

L I Q U OR  T R A F F IC  L O C AL  V E TO   (Wales);  Bill  to  enable 
Owners  and  Occupiers  in  Wales  and  Monmouthshire  to 
have  effectual  control  over  the  Liquor  Traffic;  pre­
sented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  32. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time, 
and,  at  half-past  Five,  Debate  adjourned,  139.  Further 
adjourned,  243. 

L I V E R P O OL  U N I V E R S I TY  

[Lords] 

;  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should  originate in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders certified to  have  been complied  with,  16. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  233.  Read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  233.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  245. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  264.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  359.  Considered,  as  amended,  376. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
390.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  417. 
pool  University  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

(Cited  as  Liver­

L I V E R P O OL 
TIONS. 

(   West  Derby  Division)  W R I T.   Vide  E L E C­

L L A N D R I N D OD  W E L LS 

I M P R O V E M E NT  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 
Bill  ordered,  17.  Read  the first time, 29.  Read  a second 
time,  and committed,  39.  Reported  from the  Police  and 
Sanitary  Committee,  Preamble  not  proved,  189. 

L O AN  F U ND  B O A R D.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

L O AN  SOCIETIES.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

L O C AL  A U T H O R I T I ES  

(Acquisition  of  Land). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

L O C AL  A U T H O R I T I ES   in  SCOTLAND  (Technical 

Instruc­

tion).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

L O C AL  A U T H O R I T I E S'  O F F I C E R S' 

S U P E R A N N U A T I O N; 
Bill  to  enable  Local  Authorities   to  adopt  the  provisions 
.  of  the  Poor  Law  Officers'  Superannuation  Act,  1896  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to .  be  read  a  second  time,  44. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  50, 53,  63,  68,  77,  83,  93,  139, 
.. 
157,  180, 236,  251.  ... ^ 

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L O C A  L  G O V E R N M E N T.  V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

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L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  A CT  ( 1 8 8 8)  A M E N D M E NT  ;  B i ll

  t o 
amend  the  Local  Government  Act,  1888  ;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  204.  Second 
for  Second 
Beading  deferred,  239.  Day  appointed 
Beading,  280.  Second  Reading  deferred,  288. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  A CT 

'(Lon­
don) ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Local  (government  Act,  1888 ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  204. 
Second  Ileading  deferred,  221,  256. 

( 1 8 8 8)  A M E N D M E NT  

L O C AL 

G O V E R N M E NT 

B O A R D. 

V i de 

ACCOUNTS,  J 

iSufPL*:. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  F R A N C H I SE  a nd  R E P R E S E N T A T I ON  | 
•(Extension	  to  Companies)-;  Bill 
for  extending  Local  j 
Government  Franchises  and  Representation  to  certain  i 
Corporations,  and  to Joint  Stock  and  other  Companies  ;  j 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  54.  | 
Second  Reading  deferred,  64,  73,  89,  100,  105,  111,  122,  i 
132,  143,  161,  i 70,  185. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   (Ireland);  Bill  to  amend  the  Local 
Government  (Ireland)  Acts  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a  second  time,  32.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
78, €3,  89,  92,  93,  100,  111,  123,  133,  143,  147,  151,  162, 
176,  191,  193,  247,  265,  273,  283,  287,  299,  303,  308, 
320,  328,  332,  337,  346,  357. 

• 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   (Ireland)   P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS   j
(No.  1 );  Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  | 
the  Local  Government  Board  for;  Ireland  relating   to the  I 
Urbfta  Districts  of  Brav  and  Dungarvan,  and  the 
Counties of  Dublin,  Waterford,  and  Wicklow;  ordered, 
65.  Presented,  read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
"  Examiners,  66.  ' Report,  That   no  Standing  Orders  are 
applicable;  day appointed  for  Second Reading, 78.  Bill 
time,  and  committed,  84.  Reported, 
r e ad 
without Arnendment  ^ Provisional  Orders confirmed ;  day 
a p p o i n t e  d  for  Third  Reading,  109.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  I I I.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  237. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government Board  (Ireland)  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation (No.  1)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

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L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  

(Ireland)  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER 
(No.  2 )  ;  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  of  the 
Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating   to  the 
County  of  Waterford;  ordered,  65.  Presented,  read 
the first time,  and referred to the Examiners, 66.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  com­
p l i e  d  with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  78,  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  84.  Reported, 
with  Amendments ;  Provisional  Order  confirmed;  day 
appointed  for  consideration,  as amended,  141.  Bill  con­
sidered^  as  amended,  144.  ., Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  147.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  237. 
( Cited as 
Local  Government  Board 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Order 
Confirmation (No.  2)  Act,  1903)Royal  Assent,  275. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   ,(Ireland)   P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(No.  3)  ;  Bill'to  confirm - certain  Provisional  Orders:;  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland,  relating   to  the 
Counties  of  Dublin  and Wexford,  theUrbafi  Districts   of 
Blackrock, Dalkey,I£illiney,  and  B.allybraclqiGngstown, 
Pembroke,  Rathmines, and  ,Rathgar  and  Wexford,  and 
the  Town  of  Keady;  :'6r\lered';h-'^iB84ttte3,-\'read;~(  tfhe 
first time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  113.  '  Report, 
That.no  Standing  Orders  are applkabl%; ;  day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  123.  Bill read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  125.  Witness  ordered  to  attend  the  Com­
mitlee on the Bill, 237.  BiU reported, with Amendments; 
certain  provisional  Orders  not confirmed;  other  Orders 

:  confirmed  •  Title'  amended;  day  appointed  for  con­

Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  3)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  

(Ireland)   P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 
(No.  4)  ;  Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating   to 
Belfast  (Rural),  Ennistymon  (Rural),  and  Londonderry, 
and Rathdrum and  Wicklow  Joint Burial Board  District; 
ordered;  presented,  read  the  first  time,  and referred  to 
the  Examiners,  113.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Eeadirigj  125.  Bill read  a second  time,  and com­
mitted, 129.  Reported, without Amendment». 'Provisional 
* "Orders  confirmed  ;!  day  appointed' for:  Third- Reading, 
'152V,.'B>ill" read  the"third" time,and  passed,155.'"'Agreed 
to by  the  Lords,"237. • (Cited  as Local  Government  Board 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  4)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   (Ireland)  PROVISIONAL  O R D E RS 
(No.  5)  ;  Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating   to 
Castleblaney  (Urban),  Castleblaney (Rural),  the  Port   of 
Cork,  and the  Portadown  and  Banbridge  Joint  Water­
works  District;  Ordered,  135,  -Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  135.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied  with; 
day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  158.  '  -Bill  read  a 
Second  time,  and  committed,  163.  Witness  ordered  to 
attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  228.  Bill  reported, 
with  Amendments;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day 
appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended,  253.  Bill 
considered,  as amended,  257.  Third  Reading  deferred, 
260.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed, 290.  Agreed 
(Cited  as Local  Government Board 
to  by  the  Lords,  347. 
(Ireland)  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation (No.  5)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent, 411. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   (Ireland)  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 
,  (Me>  6 );  Bill   to  copfirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating   to  the 
Urban  District  ofJ Athy  and  the  Rural  District  of  Naas 
(No.  1 )  ;  ordered,  147.  Presented,  read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  147.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  177. 
Bill  head  a second time, and  committed,  182.  Reported, 
Svithout Amendment;  Provisional  Orders confirmed  ;  day 
appointed  for  Third  Reading, 201.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  207.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  266. 
( Cited' as  Local  Government  Board  (Irelarid)  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.  6)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

..  /  ;	 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT   (Ireland)  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 
(No.  7 );  Bill   to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
the  Lopal  Government  Board  for  Ireland  relating   to  the 
Urban  Districts  of  Ballyinena,  Ballymoney,  Banbridge, 
Bafigor,  Carriekfergus,  Dromore,  Holywbod,   ;  Larne, 
Lisburn,  Newry,  Newtownards,  Portrush,  and  Warren-
point,  and the  Counties   of  Antrim,  Armagh,  and  Down; 
Presented,,  read  the  first  time,  and 
ordered,,  147. 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  147.  Report,  That   no 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  177.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  182.  ;  Reported, without  Amendment;  Pro­
visional  Orders  confirmed  ;  day  appointed  for  Third 
Reading,  257.  Third  Reading  deferred,  260.  Bill  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  290.,  Agreed  to  by  the 
( Cited as Local  Government Board  (Ireland) 
Lords,  352. 
Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  7)  Act,  1003) 
Royal  Assent^ 411; 

" 

sideration,  as amended, 243.  Consideration, 
iamended, 
deferred,  245,  257,'  Sillconsidered,aS :  amended,  ^ 8  . 
Read  the  third time* and pasSedj 274s  • • A & e^   tb %   t % 
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' P R O V I S I O N AL  ORDERIS  (No, 

4 ); 

Urban Districts of  Armagh, Clonakilty,  Fermoy, Itinsale, 
Lurgan,  Macroom,  Midleton,  Portadown,  Queenstown, 
Skibbereen,  and  Youghal,  the  Counties  of  Armagh  and 
Cork,  and  the  Kildare  Drainage  District ;  ordered,  147. 
Presented,  read  the/,first  .time,  and  referred  to  the 
Exaipiners,  147.  Beport,  That  no  Standing  Orders  are 
applicable j  day  appointed  for  Second  "Reading,, 1*77. 
Bill  read  a second  time,  and committed,  182.  Reported, 
without  Amendment.';  Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day; appointed  for  Third  Readipg,  201.  Bill  read  the 
third,  time,  and  passed,  207.''  Agreed  to  t y  the- Lords, 
(Ireland)
267.  ,  (Cited  as  Lpcal  Government  Board 
Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No..  8).  Act,. 
1 0 . A s s e n t,  27o. 

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L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  

(Ireland)  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(Housing  of  Working  Xjlasses) ;  Bill  to  confirm  certain  

Provisional  Orders of  the  Local  Government  Board  for  

Ireland  relating  to  the  Urban  Districts of  Athlone  and  

Kingstown  (two)  ;  ordered,  138.  Presented,  read  the  

first time,  and referred,  to  the  Examiners,  138.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders - applicable  have; been  complied  

with.;,  day  appointed  for  Second  R i d i n g,  158.  Bill 
. xea d  ja  second  time,  and  committed,  163/  Reported, 
without  Amendment.;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed  ; 
day  appointed, for  Third  Reading,  1,94.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed, .196.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with an Amendment,  26,9.  Day  appointed for considering 
(Cited  as 
it,  269.  Lords'  Amendment  agreed  to, 274. 
local  Government  Board  (Ireland)  Provisional  Orders 
Confirmation (Ho it sing  of  Working  Classes)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

" 

'	  

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  PROVISIONAL  O R D E RS 

(   N o.   1 ) ; 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Aberavon,  Darlington, 
Hexham,  Reading,  Stafford, and  Wallasey;  ordered,  84. 
Presented,  read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  84.  Report,  That  no  Standing  Orders  are 
applicable  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  106. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and committed,, 1 OS.1  Reported, 
without  Amendment  ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed  ; 
day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  126.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  129,  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
243. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  ( No.  1)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT 

. P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E R S.  (NO*  2 ) .; 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Barnes,  Burton-upon-
Trent, Castle Ward(Rural),  Matlock^Bath-and-Scarltim-
Nick,  Newton  Abbot,  Penrith,. 'Stroud,  Worthing,  and 
Yardley  (Rural)  ;  ordered,  84.  Presented,  read  the 
first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  84.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  106;  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  1.08.  Reported,  without 
Amendment  ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed ;  day  ap­
pointed  for  Third  Reading,  126,  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  129.  , Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  243. 
(pited  as Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Orders 
Confirmation (No.  2)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

L O C AL  - G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(N&J  > S ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
G Overnment  Board  relating  to  the  Counties  of - Oxford 
read  the 
and  Worcester;  ordered,  84. ;  Presented, 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  84.  Report, 
That  no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable ;  day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  103.  Bill  read  a  second  time, and 
committed,  106.  Reported,  without  AM-eridment;  -Pro­
visional '  Orders  confirmed ;  day  appointed  for  Third 
- 
Reading,  126.  •  Bill  read  the third  time,  and  passed,  129. ' 
Agreed  to  'by  the  Lords,  243.'  ( Cited as Loeal  Govern- ' 
'ntent  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No:  3) 
y i c^ 1:^03)Royal  iAssent,'275.--  v-^ 

Bill to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Camborne,  Heston  and 
Isleworth,  Mountain  Ash,  New  "Windsor,  Southport, 
Stratford-upon-Avon,  Tunbridge  Wells,  and  Whitley 
and Monkseaten  ;  ordered, 113.  Presented, read the first 
time,; and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  113.  Report, That 
the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
for  Second  Reading,  125.  Bill 
with ;  day,  appointed 
-read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  129:  Reported, 
'"without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  152.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed',  155.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  254i  Day  appointed  for  considering 
( Cited 
them, 254.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  256. 
as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Con­
firntation  (Wo.  4)  Act,  1903;  Royal  Assent,  275. 

  5 ) 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT 

.PROVISIONAL  O R D E RS  (NO.

; 
Bill'to  confirm  .certain  Provisional  Orders   of -the  Local 
Government Board relating to  the  Metropolitan  Boroughs 
of  Hampstead,  Holbom,  and  Lambeth;  ordered,  135. 
the 
Presented,  read  the  first,  time,  and  referred  to 
•  .Examiners,.  135.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable, have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  155,  Bill  read  a second  time,  and 
committed,  159.  Reported,  without  Amendment;  Pro  ­
for  Third 
visional  Orders  confirmed;  day  appointed 
Reading,  194.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and.passed,  196. 
( Cited, as  Local  Govern­
Agreed   to  by the  Lords,  377. 
ment  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  5) 
Acf,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO. 

6 ); 

Bill  t o  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Coventry,  Rawmarsh, 
Shipley,  and  Tynemouth  ;  ordered,  135.  Presented, 
read  tne;  first  time, "and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  135. 
Report,*  That  Ho  Standing  Orders  are  applicable;  day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  155.  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  159.  Reported,  without  Amend­
ment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day  appointed 
for  Third 1 Reading,-  194.  Bill  read  the  third time,  and 
passed,  196.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  266. 
(Cited  as 
Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirma­
tion (No,   6 )  Act,  L 9 0 3)   RoyarAssent,  2 7 5. 
L O C AL  . G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL   O E D : E RS 

(IVA.   7 )  ; 
'Bill  to'  cbtifirm"certain  Proyisional  Orders   of  the'Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the-  Counties  of  East 
Sussex  and  Leicester;  ordered,  144.  Presented,  read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  144. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  171. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  174. 
.Reported, 
without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed  ; 
day  appointed  for.Third  Reading,  194.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  196.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
266.  . (Cited  as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
:Orders  Confirmation  (No,  7 )  A c t,   1903")  Royal  Assent, 
2 7 5. 

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:..:. 

;  / 

L O C AL  G A V ^ R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO. 

8 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of, the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the  Auckland,  Shildon, 
and  Willington,  the  Croydon  and  Wimbledon, 
the 
Tarviu,  Malpas,  and  Tarporley,  and  the  Windsor  and 
Egha!m  Joint  Hospital  Districts  ;  ordered,  144.  Pre­
the 
sented,  xead  the 
Examiners,  144.  '  Report,  That  no  Standing  Orders  ,are 
•	  applicable;  day  appointed  for  ;Second  Reading,  177. 
Bill'read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  182.  ,  Reported, 
•:Withotit	  Amendment.;  ,•Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day(:-appointed  for:  Third  'Reading,;  258>.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and .passed,  260.'  .'Agreed-to  by  the  Lords, 
375. 
(Cited.'as  Local:  Government  Board's.  Provisional 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.  .8)  . Act,  1903)  Royal  Assen*, 

time,  and  referred   to 

first 

V  411. 

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L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO. 

9 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Barry,  Fenton,  Leeds, 
and  Tonbridge,  and  the  Ports  of  Hartlepool  and 
Manchester  ;  ordered,  144,  Presented,  read  the  first 
time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  144,  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Beading, 
177.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  182. 
Reported,  without  Amendment  ;  Provisional  Orders 
confirmed ;  day  appointed for  Third  Reading,  267.  Bill 
read  tne  third  time,  and  passed,  268.  Agreed   to  by 
the  Lords,  333. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government  Boards 
Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  9)  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS  (NO. 

1 0 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Ashton-under-Lyne, 
Darwen,  Newton-in-Mackerfield, Prestwich, and Vaynor 
and  Penderyn;  ordered,  155.  Presented, 
read  the 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  155.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  com­
plied  with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  188. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  192.  Reported, 
without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  230.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed, 232.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  304.  Day  appointed  for  considering 
them,  304.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  307. 
(Cited 
as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Con­
firmation  (No.  10)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(No. 

1 1 ); 

Bill to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the  Ashbourne,  the 
Guildford,  Godalming,  and  Woking,  and  the  South 
Shields  (Rural)  and  Southwick-on-Weir  Joint  Hospital 
Districts  ;  ordered,  155.  Presented,  read 
first 
time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  156.  Report,  That 
no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  177.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  182.  Reported,  without  Amendment;  Pro­
visional  Orders  confirmed;  day  appointed  for  Third 
Reading,  201.  Bill read the  third  time, and passed,  207. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  266. 
(Cited  as I„ocal  Govern­
ment  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation (No.  11)
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

the 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO.  1 2)  ; 

Bill  to  confirm certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Blackpool,  Conway,  and 
Spalding,  and  the  Darenth  Valley  Main  Sewerage 
District;  ordered,  163.  Presented,  read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  163.  Report,  That  no 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  188.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  192.  Reported,  without  Amendment  ;  Pro­
visional  Orders  confirmed ;  day  appointed 
for  Third 
Reading,  230.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed,  232. 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  289. 
ment  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  12) 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

( Cited  as  Local  Govern­

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS  (NO. 

1 3 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Dover  and  Yeovil; 
ordered,  163.  Presented,  read  the 
first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  163.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied  with; 
day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  188.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  192.  Reported,  with 
Amendments;  Provisional  Orders 
confirmed;  day 
appointed  for  consideration,  as amended,  288.  Bill  con­
sidered,  as  amended,  290.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  295,  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  352.  „(Cited 

as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Orders  Con­
firmation  (No.  13)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D K RS 

(NO.  1 4 ); 

Bill to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Colne  and  Swansea,  and 
the  South  Staffordshire  Joint  Small-pox  Hospital 
District;  ordered,  171.  Presented,  read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  171.  Report,  That 
no  Standing  Orders  are  applicable  ;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  191.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  196.  Reported,  without  Amendment;  Pro­
visional  Orders  confirmed;  day  appointed  for  Third 
Reading, 230.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  232. 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  with Amendments,  304.  Day 
appointed  for  considering  them,  304.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed  to,  307. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government 
Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  14)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER 

(NO. 

1 5 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order   of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Liverpool;  ordered, 
171.-  Presented, read  the first time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  171.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  188.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  192.  Witnesses  ordered  to  attend  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill,  266.  Reported,  Provisional 
Order  not  confirmed,  296. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER 

(NO. 

1 6 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  the  Counties  of  London 
and  Surrey;  ordered;  presented  accordingly, 
read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  174. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
191.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  196. 
Reported,  without  Amendment;  Provisional  Order 
confirmed;  day  appointed 
for  Third  Reading,  230. 
Bill  read  the  third time,  and  passed,  232.  Agreed   to  by 
the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  311.  Day  appointed  for 
considering  them,  311.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
317. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional 
Order  Confirmation (No.  16)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
3 3 8. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(No. 

1 7 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Bury  and  the  Bury  and 
District  Joint  Hospital  District;  ordered  ;  presented 
accordingly,  read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  196.  Report,  That   no  Standing  Orders 
are  applicable;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
219.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  222. 
Reported,  with  Amendments;  Provisional  Orders  con­
firmed ;  day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
253.  Bill  considered,  as amended,  257.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  260.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  311. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Orders 
Confirmation (No.  17)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER 

(No. 

1 8 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order   of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Wolverhampton;  or­
dered,  207.  Presented,  read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  208.  Report,  That   no  Standing 
Orders  are  applicable;  day  appointed 
for  Second 
Reading,  219.  Bill  read  a  second  time, and  committed, 
222.  Reported,  with  Amendments;  Provisional  Order 
confirmed;  day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
242.  Bill  considered,  as amended,  24.5.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  248.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  311. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Order 
Confirmation (No.  18)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

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INDEX  to the ONE  HUNDRED   A ND   FIFTY-EIGHTH  YOLUME.  519. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS  

(Gas);
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders of  the  Local 
Government  Board  relating  to  Cudworth,  Hucknall­
Pre­

.  under-Huthwaite,  and  Meltham;  ordered,  144. 

sented, read  the  first  time, and referred  to  the  Examiners, 
144.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have 
been  complied  with;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
171.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  174. 
Reported,  without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders 
confirmed;  day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  194. 
Bill  read  the  third  time, and passed,  196.  Agreed  to  by 
the  Lords,  266. 
(Cited  as  Local  Government  Board?s 
Provisional  Orders  Confirmation  (Gas)  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  

(Housing
of  Working  Classes);  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional 
Order  of  the  Local  Government  Board  relating   to 
Bolton  ;  ordered,  84.  Presented,  read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  84.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied  with  ; 
day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  103.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  106.  Reported,  without 
Amendment;  Provisional  Order  confirmed;  day  ap­
pointed  for  Third  Reading,  126.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  129.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  243. 
(Cited  as Local  Government  Board's  Provisional  Order 
Confirmation  (Housing  of 
the  Working  Classes)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(   P o or 
Law)  ;  Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  of 
the  Local  Government  Board  relating   to  the  City  of 
O x f o r d;  ordered,  163.  Presented,  read  the  first  time, 
and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  163.  Report,  That  no 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable  ;  day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  188.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  192.  Reported,  without  Amendment;  Pro  ­
visional  Orders  confirmed  ;  day  appointed  for  Third 
Reading,  230.  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed,  232. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  289. 
ment Board's  Provisional  Orders  Confirmation (Poor  Law) 
Act,  1903) Royal  Assent,  338. 

(Cited  as  Local  Govern­

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  

(Scotland)  A CT   (1894)  A M E N D­

MENT ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Local  Government  (Scotland) 
A c t  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
49.  Second  Reading  deferred, 54,  73, 88,  100,  107,  118, 
122,  133,  143,  150,  162,  170,  199. 

L O C AL  GOVERNMENT   (Scotland)  ;  Bill  to  make  further 
provision  for  Local  Government  in  Counties  in  Scotland, 
and 
for  other  purposes;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a  second  time,  61.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
100,  110,129,154,167,171. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  

(Transfer  of  Powers);  Bill  to 
amend  Section  Ten of  the Local  Government A c t,  1888  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  40. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time,  and, 
at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  54.  Further  adjourned, 
60,  63,  67,  73,  83.  Resumed;  Question  put;  Bill  read a 
second  time, and  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Law,  &c.,  87.  Report   of  names of  Members  added to 
the  Standing  Committee  in  respect  of  the  Bill,  121. 
Bill  reported  from  the  Standing  Committee  ;  Minutes 
of  Proceedings  to  be  printed  ;  day  appointed  for  con­
sideration, as amended, 129.  . Consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  138,  142,  146,  151,  154,  161,  179,  184,  188, 
190,  198.  Bill  considered,  as amended;  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  210.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  311.  Lords'  Amendments   to  be  now 
(Cited  as 
considered;  considered,  and  agreed  to,  354. 
Local  Government (Transfer  of  Powers)  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

L O C AL  G O V E R N M E NT  

and  Monmouthshire);
(Wales 
Motion,  That   it  is  desirable  to  grant  self-government 

VOL.  158. 

-Sess.  1903. 

in local affairs to Wales, subject  to  the  supreme  authority 
of  the  Imperial  Parliament,  and  Question  negatived,  on 
Division,  72. 

L O C AL  L O A NS  F U N D.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

S U P P L Y. 

LOCAL  RECORDS ;  Bill  for the  preservation  of  Public  and 
Private  Local  Records;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  71.  Second  Reading  deferred,  114, 
124,  139,  157. 

L O C AL  T A X A T I O N.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

L O C AL  V E T O.  V i de  L I Q U OR  T R A F F I C. 

L O C H N E LL  E S T A TE   [Lords']  ;  Bill,  intituled,  An  Act   to 
vest  the  Estate  of  Lochneli,  in  the  County  of  Argyll, 
in  Trustees  for  certain  purposes,  with  power   of  sale  and 
other  powers;  brought  from  the  Lords,  276.  Read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  276. 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
Report,  That 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be read  a 
second  time,  289.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
310,  Reported,  without  Amendment,  332.  Read  the 
(Cited  as  Lochnell  Estate 
third  time,  and  passed,  337. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

L O C O M O T I V ES 
COUNTS. 

on  H I G H W A YS  

(Ireland). 

Vide  A C­

L O N D ON  a nd  G L O BE  F I N A N CE  C O R P O R A T I O N. 

V i de 

A D D R E S S. 

L O N D ON  and  N O R TH  W E S T E RN  R A I L W AY 

[   Lords];
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
203.  Read  the first time, and  referred to  the  Examiners, 
204.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time, 224.  Read  a second  time, and  committed, 
236.  Reported,  without Amendment,  267.  Considered, 
279.  _  Day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  289.  Third 
Reading  deferred,  295.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  305. 
(Cited  as  I^ondon  and  North  Western 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

L O N D ON  a nd  N O R TH  W E S T E RN  R A I L W AY  a nd  L A N C A­

SHIRE  a nd  Y O R K S H I RE  R A I L W A Y S.  V i de  L A NC  ASHIRE 

and. 


L O N D ON  a nd  S O U T H E RN  C O U N T I ES  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de 

B R I S T O L. 


L O N D O N,  B R I G H T O N,  a nd 

S O U TH  COAST  R A I L W AY 

[Lords]  ;. Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the 
Lords,  203.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  204.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill 
to  be  read  a second  time, 219.  Read  a  second  time, and 
committed,  231.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  288. 
Considered,  as amended,  310.  King's  Consent  signified; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as  London, 
326.   To  which  the Lords agree, 335. 
Brighton,  and•  South  Coast  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  338. 

LONDON  B U I L D I NG  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a na 

Bill  ordered,  17.  Read  the  first  time,  29.°  Order  for  

Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  45.  


L O N D O N,  C H A T H A M, 

a nd  D O V ER 

R A I L W A Y. 

V i de 

SOUTH  E A S T E RN  a n d. 

L O N D ON  C O U N TY  A S Y L U MS   (Receiving  Houses)  [Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have 
been  complied  with,  16. 

L O N D ON  C O U N TY  C O U N C I L.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

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to  the  ONE  HUNDRED

aWd'FIFTY-EIGHTH 

VOLUME.  •  [T908. 

LONDON  - C O U N TY  C O U N C IL   (Electric  Supply);  Petition, 
and  Bill  ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time,  29. :  Day 
appointed  for  SecOnd  Reading,  39.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  53.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged; 
Bill  withdrawn,  86. 

L O N D ON  C O U N TY  C O U N C IL   (General  Powers)  ;  Petition, 
and  Bill  ordered,  17.  Read  the  first  time,  29.  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  39. 
Second  Reading 
deferred,  59.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
70. 
Instruction  (on  Division),  81.  Bill  reported,  with 
Amendments, 130.  Considered, as amended; 140.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed  (New  Title),  151.  Agreed 
to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  352. 
Lords' 
(Cited  as  London Comity 
Amendments  agreed  to,  358. 
'Council (General  Powers)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

L O N D ON  C O U N TY  C O U N C IL   (Money);  Petition,  aiid  Bill 
ordered,115."  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
"i&am:ini£li£" 11&' ^-SRepofct/'lI^ar  the"  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have b6en  complied  with ;' Bill  to  be  read  a 
second" time,  125.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
14*Q!" "R%)6rted,with  Amendments, ".194.  Considered,'as 
amended,  214.  Read  the.  third  time,  and  passed,  225. 
Agreed to by  the Lords,  with Amendments,  375.:  Lords' 
Amendments  agreed  to,  380. 
(Cited  us London  County 
Council (Money)  Act,  1903) Royal  Assent,  412. 

L O N D ON  C O U N TY  C O U N C I L(   Tramways and Improvements);
Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
have  not  been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select 
Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  38.  Petition  for  Bill 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
43. 
fReport,;  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
di&peiiSed  with,  '56.  Report  read;  Bill  ordered,  56. 
• Re&d-vthe" "first: -th»er'5-7i- •.  Day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  65.  Second  Reading  deferred  68.  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and committed,  81.  Motipn,  That   it  be 
an  Instruction  to  the  Committee,  &c.;  Closure  claimed, 
but  Mr.  Deputy  Speaker  withholds  his  assent;  Question 
put,  and  agreed  to  on  Division;  Instruction,  &c.,  99. 
Witnesses  ordered to  attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill, 
148.  Bill  reported,  with  Amendments,  168.  Considered, 
as  amended, 185.  King's  Consent signified ; Bill read the 
third  time,  and  passed,  195.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  I 
with  Amendments,  375.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  tc, 
380. 
(Cited  as  London  County  Council  (Tramways  and 
Improvements)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

L O N D O  N  E D U C A T I O N;   Motion,  That  leave   be  given  to 
bring in  a  Bill  to  extend  and  adapt  the  Education  Act, 
1902,  to  London,  and  Question  agreed  to  on  Division  ; 
Bill  ordered;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the 
first  time,  112.  Second  Reading  deferred, 117,  122,  127. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months";  and,   at  hall-
past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned;  resumed,  and  further 
adjourned,  131.  Resumed;  Amendment  not  made   on 
Division ;  Main  Question  p u t;  Bill  read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  133.  Committee  deferred,  142,  149,  154, 
161,  169.  Bill  considered  in  Committee;  Chairman 
declines, to  propose  a  Question  (abuse  of  Rules),  179, 
Bill further  considered  in Committee  at  Evening  Sitting, 
179.  Petition  presented  by  the  Sheriffs  of  the  City   of 
London  for  alteration  of  the  Bill,  181.  Bill  further 
considered  in  Committee  ;  Question  put  (pursuant  to 
Standing  Order,  Closure  of  Debate),  184.  Bill  further 
considered  in  Committee  at  Evening  Sitting;  Closure 
claimed,  but  the  Chairman  withholds  his  assent,  184. 
Bill further considered in Committee,  186,197.  Question 
put  (pursuant  to  Standing  Order,  Closure  of  Debate), 
198.  Proceedings  not to  be interrupted  under  Standing 
Order,  Sittings of  the  House, 204.  Bill further considered 
in  Committee,  204,  205.  Further  considered  in  Com­
mittee,  and  reported,  206.  Consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  2 1 8,  2 2 1,  2 2 4,  2 3 5,  2 4 0,  2 5 0 , 2 5 9 , 2 7 2,  2 8 2,  2 9 3, 
315.  Bill  considered,  as  amended,  318,  Proceedings 
not  to be  iuterrupted  under  Standing  Order,  Sittings  of 

the  House,  321.  Bill  further  considered,  as  amended, 
322.  And  ordered   to  be  read  the  third  time,  323. 
Third  Reading  deferred,  336.  Motion,  That  the  Bill 
be  now  read  the  third  time;  Amendment  proposed, 
"three  months,"  but  not  made   on  Division;  Main 
Question  put;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
343.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments, 
386.  Day  appointed  for  considering  them,  387.  Con­
sideration  of  Lords'  Amendments  deferred,  395,  403. 
Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 409.  ( Cited as Education 
(London)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

L O N D ON  (Equalisation  of  Rates)  A C T,   1894.  Yide  A C­

COUNTS. 

L O N D ON  H Y D R A U L IC  P O W ER  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i ll  o r d e r e d, 

23.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred  to the  Examiners, 
29.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has been  complied 
with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time, 50.  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  57.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
109.  iConsidered,  as  amended,  114.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  'passed,  123.  Agreed  to  : by  the  Lords,  with 
an  Amendment,  202.  Lords'  Amendment  agreed  to, 
(Cited  as  London  Hydraulic  Power  Company's
221'.-
Act,  1903) Royal  Assent,  275. 

L O N D ON  S C H O OL  B O A RD   (Hilldrop  Road  Site)  ;  Bill  to 
enable  the  School  Board  for  London   to  complete  the 
purchase  of  a site for  a  Pupil  Teachers'  Centre,  situate 
in  Hilldrop Road, in the  Parish  of  Saint  Mary,  Islington, 
and  the  erection  of  Buildings  thereon;  and  to  authorise 
expenditure  incurred  and  to  be  incurred  in  connection 
therewith  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  305.  Examiners  to  examine  as to  compliance  with 
Standing  Orders,  307,  Second  Reading  deferred,  308, 
316,  320,  324.  Report,  That   no  Standing  Orders  are 
applicable,  325. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  332,  341, 
348,  357,  362,  365,  371,  375,  379,  385,  389,  396;  410. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn, 
415. 

L O N D O N,  T I L B U R Y,  a nd  S O U T H E ND  R A I L W AY  ;  P e t i t i o n, 

and  Bill  ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  29.  Report,  That  Standing  Order 
62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  38.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  52. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  141.  Considered,  as 
amended,  185.  King's  Consent  signified  ;  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed  (New  Title),  195.  Agreed   to  by 
the Lords,  with  Amendments, 352.  Lords'  Amendments 
(Cited  as London,  Tilbury,  and Southend 
agreed  to,  358. 
Raihcay  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

L O N D ON  U N I T ED  T R A M W A YS  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i ll  o r d e r e d, 

23.  Read  the first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
29.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  63  has  been  complied 
with  ;  Bill  to  be read  a  second  time, 42.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  52.  Second  Reading  deferred,  55. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  75.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  145.  Considered,  as  amended,  162. 
Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  173.  Agreed  toby  the 
Lords,  with  Amendments,  352.  Lords ?  Amendments 
(Cited  as London  United  Tramways  Act, 
agreed  to,  362. 

•  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

L O RD  L I E U T E N A N T 'S  H O U S E H O L D. 

Y i de  S U P P L Y. 

l i O K B S: 

— 

—  M E S S A G ES  FROM  : 

—  By one of  their Clerks, bringing  Bills,  92, 95, &e. 
Agreements  to  Bills,  without  Amendment,  85,  130,  &c. 
With  Amendments,  85,  183,  &c. 
Agreement  to 
Amendments,  333,  &c. 

— —  Concurring  in  Resolutions,  145,  183. 

Appointing  Five  Lords   to join with  a  Committee 

of this  House,  230.  Seven  Lords,  230. 

••. •  j. v.; -  Proposing  hour  and place  of  meeting,  230. 

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— 
— —     Communicating  Resolutions,  102,,168. -,, 

M E S S A G E S . TO  : 

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7

' 

,:<::.;. 

Acquainting  them  as  to  the  appointment;  01 
Select Committees to join with  a Committee   of the Lords, 
2 0 9. 

— = —  -  That  the  Committee  of  this  House  will  meet  the 
Lords'  Committee  as proposed  by  their  Lordships,  230. 

—-  Requesting  Copv   of  the  Manuscripts  of  the 

House  of  Lords,  Vol.  l l .,  New  Series,  137.  Com­
municated,  141.  Of  Report  from  the  Select  Committee 
of  the  House  of  Lords  on  LightLoad  Line, 413.  Com­
municated, 423., 

. :•/.;". 

:. 

— — " —  -  Requesting  that  leave  be  given  to  Sir  Henry 
Graham^  K.C.B., to  attend  to  be  examined  as a  Witness 
before  the •  Select  Committee  o f- Public  Accounts,  249. 
Leave  given,  267, 

  \ 
:

, 

,

— r — -—  Acquainting  them  that  this  House  doth  not 
insist  on  an  Amendment  to  which  the  Lords  have  dis­
agreed,  371. 

; 

L o ss   o f  L I FE   at  SEA,  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

L U N A C Y.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

S U P P L Y. 

L U N A CY  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  

(London)  [Lords]  ;  Bill, 
intituled,   An  A ct   to  authorise  the  London.  County 
Council to  provide  receiving  Houses  for  the  reception   of 
persons  mentally  affected,  or  alleged  to  be  of  unsound, 
mind,  and  to  authorise  the  detention  of  such  persons  in 
such  Houses, and for  other purposes connected  therewith ; 
brought  from  the  Lords,  333, 

L U N A C  Y  COMMISSION  (Scotland).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

L U N A T IC  A S Y L U M S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

L Y N C H,  A R T H UR  A L F R E D.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

3  Edw.  VJI. 

Pari.  27,  Sewr. 4.  •  1903. 

MACCLESFIELD  and  D I S T R I CT  E L E C T R IC  T R A M­

W A YS  [Lords]  ;  Report  that  the  Bill  should  originate   in 
the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified  not  to  have  been  complied  with,  16,  Report 
on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not 
been  complied  with,  referred   to  the  Select  Committee 
> on  Standing  Orders,  16.  Report,  That  the  Standing 

Orders ought   to be  dispensed  with,  70. 

M A C H I N E R Y,  R A T I NG  o f.  V i de  R A T I N G. 

MAIDSTONE  GAS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  18.  Read 
the  Examiners,  29. 
th6  first  time,  and  referred  to 
Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 has been complied  with ; 
Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 38.  Read  a second  time, 
and  committed,  52.  Petition  for  additional  provision 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  77.  Report  on  said  Petition, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
84.  Report  on  said  Petition,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  97.  Bill  reported,  with 
Amendments,  109,  Considered, as  amended, 114.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  123.  Agreed   to  by  the 
Lords,  193. 
(Cited  as Maidstone  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

M A L T A.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

• 

M A N,  I S LE  o f,  CUSTOMS.  V i de  I S LE   o f  M A N. 

M A N C H E S T ER  C O R P O R A T I ON  

[Lords];  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should  originate  in  the  House of  Lords, 10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  276.  Read  the  first 
time,  and referred to  the  Examiners,  276'.  '  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
not  btedn  Complied  with,  referred  to  the  Selfctit 
t W  ­
mitt'ee  on  Standing  Ofdfers,  289.  Rieport,  That  the 

VOL.  158.-  Sess.  1903. 

I 

Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed  with,  3<)4. 
Report  read  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  304.  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  317.  Reported  from 
the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amendments, 
347.  Considered,  as  amended,  366.  Riead  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  376.   T o  which 
the  Lords  agree,  393. 
(Cited  as Manchester  Corporation 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

b r o u g ht 

MANCHESTER  SOUTHERN  T R A M W A Y S; 

frdm 
the  Lords,  247.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  248.  Report,  That 
the  Standing 
Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been  cotnplied 
with ;  Bill to be read a second  time,  252.  Read  a  second 
time, and committed,  268.  Reported, with  A.m^endnieBits, 
304.  Considered,  as  amended,  350.  Read  the,  third 
time;: and  passed, with  Amendments,  3.58> ..cTo-wMcfe- the 
Lords:  agreg,v  37^7.  (Cited  as  Mmieheste^^SpUthern
Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  4 1L 

; Y i d e i ^ «t 

M A N C H E S T ER  S O U T H E RN  T R A M W A YS   (Cheshire)  [ Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  . H o u se   of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not   to 
have  been  complied  with,  38.  Report   on  Petition  for 
Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied 
with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing 
Orders,  38.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to  be  dispensed  with,  70.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords; 
consolidated  with  the  Manchester  Southern  Tramways 
(Lancashire)  B i l l;  Title 
to  Manchester 
Southevn  Tramways  Bill,  247.  Vide  supra. 

changed 

M A N C H E S T ER 

S O U T H E RN 

T R A M W A YS  

(Lancashire) 
;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originates  in  the 
[Lords] 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
not  to  have  been  complied  with,  38.  Report   on  Petition 
for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been.  com­
plied  with, referred  to  the  Select Committee  on  Standing 
Orders,  38.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to  be  dispensed  with,  70.  Bill  brought  from the  Lords  ; 
consolidated  with  the  Manchester  Southern  Tramways 
(Cheshire)  B i l l;  Title  changed to  Manchester  Southern 
Tramways  Bill,  247.  Vide  supra. 

M A R B LE  A R CH  a nd  C L A P H AM  J U N C T I ON  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  CLAPHAM. 

M A R I NE  I N S U R A N CE   [Lords]  ;  Bill,  intituled,  An  A ct  for 
Insurance; 
codifying  the  Law  relating   to  Marine 
brought  from  the; Lords,  92.  Read  the  first  time,  95. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  110,  117,  122,  127,  131,  134, 
142,  146,  149,  154,  161.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time,  and  Debate  adjourned,  166. 
Resumed  ;  Question  put,  and  agreed  to  ;  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed  to  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Trade,  &c.,  166.  Report   of  names  of  Memhers 
added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in respect  of  the  Bill, 
253. 

• 

. 

. 

. 

M A R I NE  S T O KE  D E A L E RS   (Irelaiid)  ;  Bill  for  regulating 
the  business  of  M'arine  Store  Dealers  and  Dealers 
in  second-hand  Goods 
in  Ireland;  presented,  and 
ordered to  be  read  a second time,  184.  Seeond  Reading 
deferred,  199,;  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
Committee  deferred,  223,  227 VJ29,,  236,.  238. 
211. 
Bill  considered  in  Committee,  244.  Committee  deferred, 
251.  Bill  further considered in Committee, and reported, 
255.  Consideration,  as  amended,  deferred,  259,  262. 
Bill  considered,  as  amended;  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  272.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments, 409.  Lords'  Amendments   to be  now  considered  ; 
considered,  and  agreed  to,  423. 
(Cited  as  General 
Dealers  (Ireland)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

MARKET  DRAYTON  GAS ;  Petition, and  Bill  ordered,  23. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  29. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order   68 has been complied with.; 
Bill  to be  risad a  s&kmd time$ iStt,  Read a  second tju^e, 
and  committed,  57.  Reported,  with  Am«ndmgntSj-94. 
Considered, 
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Considered,  as  amended,  107.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
(Cited  as 
passed,  114.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  237. 
Market  Drayton  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275). 

M A R K ET  GARDENERS'  COMPENSATION  ;  B i ll   to  r e m o ve 
certain  doubts  as  to  the  meaning  of  the  Market 
Gardeners'  Compensation  Act,  1895;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  46.  Second  Reading 
• deferred,	  72,  77,  105,  107,  124,  138,  175,  193,  229. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  read,  and  discharged;  Bill 
withdrawn,  265. 

M A R R I A GE  

and  D I V O R CE  

(Foreign  Countries').  Yide 

A C C O U N T S. 

M A R R I A GE  w i th  a  D E C E A S ED  W I F E 'S  S I S T E R;  B i ll

  t o 
amend the  Law  as  to  Marriage  with  a Deceased  Wife's  

Sister  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  

13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time  ; 
Amendment  proposed,  " s ix  months,"  but  not  made   on 
Division ;  Main  Question  put, and  agreed to ;  Bill  read  a 
second  time  ;  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  committed  to  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  and  Question  agreed 
to  on  Division,  139.  Names  of  Members  added  to  the 
Standing  Committee  in  respect of  the  Bill,  153.  Mem­
bers  discharged  from  the  Committee,  and  others  added, 
164.  Bill  reported  from  the  Standing  Committee,  with 
Amendments;  Minutes  of  Proceedings  to  be  printed; 
day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended,  249. 

MARRIAGE  with  FOREIGNERS;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
in  respect  to  Marriages  between  British  Subjects  and 
Foreigners  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  305.  Second  Reading  deferred,  316,  320,  325,328, 
337,  349,  358. 

M A R R I A G E S,  B I R T H S,  a nd  D E A T H S. 

Y i de  A C C O U N T S. 

MARRIAGES  LEGALISATION  ;  Bill 

to  render  valid 
Marriages  heretofore  solemnised  at  the  Ellerker  Chapel 
of  Ease,  Brantingham,  and  at  the  Churches  of  Saint 
Mark,  Marske-in-Cleveland,  All  Saints,  Brightwaltham 
(otherwise Brightwalton),  and  Saint  Mary,  Great  Ilford, 
and  at  the  Old  Baptist  Union  Chapel,  Grays  Thurrock  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  168. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  175,  180,  188,  190,  198,  211, 
218,  221,  224,  235,  240,245,  251,  256,  260,  262,  272, 
279,  283,  285,  287,  294,  299,  302,  306,  308,  316,  320, 
324,  336,  342,  345,  349,  357,  362,  365,  371,  375. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  379.  Com­
mittee  deferred,  385.  Bill  considered  in  Committee,  and 
reported,  389.  Consideration,  as amended, deferred, 396. 
Bill  considered,  as  amended;  read  the third  time,  and 
passed, 404.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  413. 
(Cited  as 
Marriages  Legalisation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

M A R R I ED  W O M E N 'S  P R O P E R TY  A CT 

( 1 8 8 2)  A M E N D­

MENT ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Married  Women's  Property 
A ct   of  1882  ;  presented, and ordered to  be  read  a  second 
time,  209. 

MEDICAL  A CT  ( 1 8 5 8)  AMENDMENT  ;  Bill   t o  amend 

the 
Medical  A ct   of  1858;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  78,  99, 
110,  123,  128,  134,  147,  162,  170,  185.  207.  Order  for 
Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  209. 

MEDICAL  A CT 

( 1 8 8 6)  AMENDMENT  ;  B i ll

  to  a m e nd  the 
Medical  A ct   of  1886  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  78, 
100,  110,  123,  128,  134,  147,  162,  170,  185,  207.  Order 
for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  209. 

MEDICAL  A CT  ( 1 8 8 6)  AMENDMENT  (NO.  2 );  B i ll

 t o  amend 
the  Medical  Act,  1886;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  213.  Second  Reading  deferred, 218, 
221,  229, 247,  252,  256,  266,  291,  308.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading, 382. 

MEDICAL  ACTS  AMENDMENT  ;  B i ll   t o  amend  the  M e d i c al 
Acts,  1858 to  1886;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  124,  128, 
1 3 8,  139,  154,  167,  1 8 1,   199. 

M E D I C AL  COUNCILS.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

M E D I C AL  E S T A B L I S H M E N TS   (Army). 

-Vide  S U P P L Y. 

M E D W AY  C O N S E R V A N C Y.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

M E M B E R S: 

returned  for  two  or  more  places,  to  make 
their  election  for  which  place  they  will  serve  within  a 
certain  time,  3. 

to  withdraw during any Debate upon  their 

Election  and  Return,  3. 

draw  till  their  Returns  are  determined,  3. 

returned  upon  double  Returns,  to  with­

—	 

elected  or  returned  by  bribery  will  be 

proceeded  against  with  the  utmost  severity,   4. 

; 

ordered  to  prepare,  and  bring  in  Bills 

(Public),  42,  &c. 

to  bring  in  Bills  (Private),  20,  &c. 

present  Bills,  13, 49,  53,  &c.  With  sap-

port of  other  Members,  13, 49,  &c. 

nominated  Members  of  Committees,  50, 
126,  &c.  Of  Standing  Committees,—Law,  &e.,  43, 
&c.  Trade,  &c.,  43.   Of  Commission  under  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  44. 

nominated  Temporary  Chairmen  by  Mr. 

Speaker,  45. 

surer or  Comptroller  of  the  Household),  42,  231. 

report  Answers  to  Addresses  (the  Trea­

signify  King's  Recommendation  to  Mo­
tions,  168,261.   To  Petition  for  Aid  (British  Museum), 
3 5. 

signify King's  Consent  to  Bills  on  Third 

Reading,  107,  129,  &c. 

M A R Y P O RT  H A R B O UR   \_Lnrtls~\  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill — 

Order  relative  to

  Members  balloting  for 

should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203.  Read  the first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  203.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders not  previously  inquired  into 
have  not  been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select 
Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  248.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  276. 
Report  read  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  280.  Read 
Reported,  with 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  290. 
Amendments,  333. 
Considered,  as  amended,  350. 
King's  Consent  signified;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  372.  To  which  the  Lords 
agree,  393, 
(Cited,  as  Maryport Hatbour  Act,  1903) 
Jipysi,Assent,41.2. 

..  • 

Bills  and  Motions,  9. 

discharged 

further  attendance  on 
from 
Select  Committees;  others  added  in  substitution,  57, 
184,  &c.  On  Standing  Committees,  102,  118,  126,  &c. 

ing  Committees  in  respect  of  Bills, 48,  61,  &c, 

added  to  Select  Committees,  241.  Stand­

— — —  . 

selected  to  serve  on Joint  Committee,  237, 
&c.  Selected  to  act  as  Commissioners under the  Private 
I o  the 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland) Act,  1899,  44.  
place of  other  Members,  97, : 109,  &c. 

- —  reported absent from Committees on Private 
Bills,  94,  &c.  And  ordered   to  attend-on  Committee, 
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MEMBERS—continued. 

communications 
received  from  Members  stating  that  they  were  unable  to 
attend  Committees  on  account  of  illness,  94,  &c. 

reports  of 

letters 

or 

-  report  adjournments  of  Committees,  86, 

107, &o. 

ask  leave  to  move  the  Adjournment  of  the 

House,  49,  190,  240. 

who  support  Motion  for  Adjournment  of 
the  House  called  upon  by  Mr.  Speaker  to  rise  in  their 
places,  49,  189,  239. 

Member  acquaints  the  House 

that  His 
Majesty  places  His  interests  at  the  disposal  of  Parlia-
ment,  340. 

Mr.  Speaker  informs  the  House  that  he 
had  received  letters  relative  to a  Sentence  on  a  Member 
(Arthur  Lynch),  3.  Relative  to  the  Imprisonment  of 
a  Member  (Mr.  M'Hugh),  219. 

New  Members  sworn  :— 

Charles  Day  Rose,  Esquire,  for  Cambridge  (Eastern 

or  Newmarket  Division),  3. 

William  Watson  Rutherford,  Esquire,  for  Liverpool 

(West  Derby  Division),  3. 
Charles  Curtis  Craig,  Esquire, 

for  the  County  of 

Antrim  (South  Antrim  Division),  9. 

Charles  Ramsay  Devlin,  Esquire,  for  Galway,  64. 
William  Crooks,  Esquire,  for  Woolwich,  66. 
James  Henry  Mussen  Campbell,  Esquire,  for  Dublin 

University, 69. 

Charles  Frederick  Hutchinson,  Esquire,  M.D.,  for  the 
County  of  Sussex  (Eastern  or  Rye  Division),  74. 
Edward  Mitchell,  Esquire,  for  the  County  of  Fer-

managh  (North  Fermanagh  Division),  86. 

John  Arthur  Fyler,  Esquire,  for  the County  of  Surrey 

(North Western  or  Chertsey  Division),  95. 

Sir  Wilfrid  Lawson,  Baronet,  for the  County  of  Corn-
wall  (North Western  or  Camborne  Division"),  120. 
John  Ker,  Esquire,  for  the  Borough  of  Preston,  178. 
Denis  Kilbride,  Esquire,  for  the  County  of  Kildare 

(South  Kildare  Division),  232. 

Arthur  Henderson,  Esquire,  for  the  County  of 

Durham  (Barnard  Castle  Division),  360. 

rise 

in  their  places  and  claim  to  move, 
That  the  Question  be  now  put  (pursuant  to  Standing 
Order,  Closure  of  Debate);  and  Question  put  by  Mr. 
Speaker  in  the  House:—Colonel  Saunderson,  51. 

claim,  That  the  Main  Question  be  now 
put (under  Standing Order, Closure of Debate)  ;  and Main 
Question  put  accordingly:—Mr.  Sloan,  51. 

rise  in  their  places  and  claim  to  move, 
That  the  Question  be  now  put  (pursuant  to  Standing 
Order,  Closure  of  Debate)  ;  and  Question  put,  in  Com-
mittee  of the  whole  House  :— 

Mr.  Balfour,  59,  62. 
Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick,  63. 
Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain, 

160. 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain, 

368. 

Mr.  Gerald  Balfour,  387. 
(That  Clause  stand  part  of 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  184,  198. 

the  Bill),  387. 

claim,  That  the  original  Question  be  now 
put;  and original Question  put  accordingly, in  Committee 
of  the  whole  House  : — 

Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain,  j  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain, 

160. 

|  368. 

rise in their places  and  claim to move,  That 
the  Question  be  now  put  (pursuant  to  Standing  Order, 
Closure  of  Debate);  but  Mr.  Speaker  or  Mr.  Deputy 

Speaker  withholds  his  assent,  and  declines  then  to  put 
that  Question  :— 
Mr.  Austin  Taylor,  64. 
Mr.  Alfred  Davies,  99. 
• 

——   in  Committee  of  the whole House ;  but  the 
Chairman  withholds  his  assent, and  declines  then  to put 
that  Question:— 
Major  Jameson,  59. 
Mr.  Galloway,  184. 

I Mr.  Caldwell,  244. 
| 

Mr.  Crooks,  99. 

in  Committee  of  the  whole  House  the 
Chairman  withholds  his  assent,  and  gives  a  reason  :— 
Mr.  Broadhurst,  398. 

in  Committee  of  the  whole  House 

the 
(abuse  of 

Chairman  declines  to  propose  a  Question 
Rules)  :—Mr.  Lough,  179. 

S U P P L Y. 

M E R C A N T I LE   M A R I N E.   Yide  ACCOUNTS. 
M E R C A N T I LE   M A R I NE   S E R V I C E S.  Vide  S U P P L Y. 
M E R C H A N D I SE   M A R KS   ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Sixteenth 
Section  of  the  Merchandise  Marks  Act,  1887,  and  to 
restrain  the  False  Marking  of  Foreign  Goods  as  British-
made ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time 
36.  Second  Reading  deferred,  42,  51,  64,  78,  91,  100, 
118,  128,  134,  150,170,185,199,218,229,247,265,287. 

M E R C H A NT   SEAMEN'S  F U N D.  Yide  ACCOUNTS.  S U P P L Y. 
M E R C H A NT   S H I P P I N G.  Yide  ACCOUNTS. 
M E R C H A NT   S H I P P I NG   A CT  

(1894)  A M E N D M E NT  ;  Bill 
to  amend  the  Merchant  Shipping  Act,  1894,  with 
respect  to  Passenger  and  Emigrant  Ships,  and  with 
respect  to  Safety;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  347. 

M E R C H A NT   S H I P P I NG   (Lighthouses);   Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  with  regard  to  Lighthouses,  and  to  abolish  Light 
Dues;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time, 
and  Question  negatived  on  Division,  106. 

M E R S EY   D O C KS  and  H A R B O UR   B O A RD   [Lords]  ;  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  141. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  141. 
Report,  That the  Standing  Orders not previously  inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  155.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  167. 
Reported, with Amendments, 300.  Considered, as amended, 
317.  King's  Consent signified;  Bill  read  the  third  time, 
and  passed,  with  Amendments,  328.  . To  which  the 
Lords  agree,  335. 
(Cited  as  Mersey  Docks  and  Harbour 
Board  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

M E R T H YR   T Y D F IL   U R B AN   D I S T R I CT   C O U N C IL  ;  Petition, 
and  Bill  ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time, 29.  Reaid  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  39.  Reported  from  the 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amendments,  213. 
Considered,  as amended,  222.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  231.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend-
(Cited 
ments, 296.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  310. 
as  Merthyr  Tydfil  Urban  District  Council  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

M E S S A G E S: 

House  of  Lords,  3. 

from  His  Majesty, to  attend  Him  in the 

' — 
from  the  Lords  Commissioners,—Royal 
I  Assent  to  Bills, by  the  Yeoman  Usher,  92,  136,275,  338, 

410,424. 

! 
|  bringing  Bills,  130,  &c.— 
|  out  Amendment,  85,  130,  &c.  With  Amendments,  85. 
j 

from  the  Lords,—By  one  of  their  Clerks, 
Agreement  to  Bills,  with-

concurring  in  Resolutions,  145,  183. 
appointing  Five  Lords  to  join  with  a 

Committee  of  this  House,  230.  Seven  Lords,  230. 

— 

proposing 

Vox,.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

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[1903. 

M E S S A G E S —c o n t i n u e d.  

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• 

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proposing  tour  and  place  of  meeting,  230. 

-— 

^Acquainting  them  as  to 

to  the  Lords,—Communicating  Resolu-
tions,  102,  168.— 
the 
appointment'  df  Select  C6iiiiiiittees  to  join  with  Com-
mittees  of  their  Lordships,v 209.—--^Requesting  Copy 
of  Manuscripts  of  the  House  of  Lords, "Vol." II.  (New 
Series),  137.  Communicated, 141.  ——Copy of  Report 
from the  Select  Committee  of  the  Lords  on' Light" Load 
Line,  413.  Communicated,  423. 

— 

•=——— 

—  requesting  the  attendance  of  Sir  Henry 
Graham,  k.c.b.,   Clerk  of  the  Parliaments,  to  attend  to 
be  examined  before  the  Select- Committee  of  Public 
Accounts,  249.  Leave  given,  267. 

• 

acquainting  them  that. this  House  doth 
not  insist  on . an  Amendment  to  which  the  Lords  have 
disagreed,  371. 

• 

—-—  That  the  Committee  of  this. House  will 
meet  Lords'  Committee  as proposed  by  their  Lordships, 

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M E T E O R O L O G Y.  Vide  "ACCOUNTS. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   C A T T LE   M A R K E T.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   D I S T R I CT   R A I L W AY   (Various  Powers); 
Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
have  not  been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select 
Petition  for'Bill 
Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
referred  to the  Select  Committee on Standing  Orders, 25. 
Report, That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed 
with,'  55.  Report  read;  Bill  ordered,  58.'  Read  the 
first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  6T.:  Report, 
That  Standing  Order  -62 V, has  been  complied  ' with; 
Bill  to!  be  .read  a  second, time,  65.  Day-appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  78.  Bill  read  a  second,  time,,  and 
committed,  84.  -  Petition 
for  additional  provision 
referred to  the Examiners,  115.  Report  on  said Petition, 
That  the  Standing  Orders.have  not  been  compliedwith, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on,  Standing  Orders, 
123.  .  Report  on .  said  .Petition,  .That  the  , Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  .with,  130.  Bill  reported, 
with .Amendments,  .164..,  Considered,  as  amended,  177. 
King's  Consent  signified;  Bill,  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, 191.  Agreed  to by,the  Lords,,with  Amendments, 
318. .;  Lords' Amendments  agreed to, 328..-  ( Cited as  Met-
ropolitan  District  Railway  Act,  1903) ,Royal  Assent,.338. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   D I S T R I CT   R A I L W AY   (Works)';  Petition, 
and Bill  ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to. the  Examiners,  29.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62 
has  been  complied, with;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
38..  Day  appointed, for  Second  Reading,  52.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  ,65.  Order  for  Second  Reading 
discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  115. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN  

{Funds)  -,  Bill 

I M P R O V E M E N TS 

to 
authorise  the  appropriation  of  the  surplus  Funds  derived 
from  Battersea  Park  ;to wards, the  opening  of  the  Mall 
into  Charing  Cross,  and  other.  Metropolitan  Improve-
mentspresented,  and  ordered,to  be  read  a-second  time, 
209.  Second  Reading  deferred,  218,  221,  224,  235,  238, 
2 4 4,   2 5 1,   2 5 5,   2 5 9,   2 6 2,   2 7 2,   2 7 9,   2 8 3,   2 8 5,   2 8 7,   2 9 4,   2 9 9, 
3 0 2,   3 0 6,   3 1 5,   3 2 0,   3 2 4,   3 3 6,   3 4 2,   345,:348I  3 5 1,   357!,  3 6 2, 
3 6 5,  
Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn, 415., 

.37,1,  J 3,75,,, 3 7 9,   , 3.85,, ,,38.9, S,396,   , 4 1 0.   Order  for 

, 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   P O L I CE  
. , . ' • • ",  

ACCOUNTS'. 

(Sessional  Order),  4,  Vide 

"."•.' 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   P O L I CE   P R O V I S I O N AL   O R D E R;   Bill  to 
confirm  a  Provisional  Order  made  by  one  of  His  Ma-
!  jesty's  Principal  Secretaries  of  State  under (the  Metro-
politan , Police  Act,  1886, relating  to  Land  in  the-Royal 
Borough  of  Kensington;  ordered;  presented  accord-
ingly,  read  the* first' time,' and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
• 118.  Report, That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have 
been complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 

134.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  138. 
Reported,  without  Amendment;  Provisional  Order  con-
firmed  ;  day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  239.  Bill 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  241.  Agreed' to  by  the 
Lords,  377. 
(Cited  as  Metropolitan  Police  Provisional 
Order  Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   STREETS  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Metro-
politan  Streets  A c t,   1867 ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time, 220.  Second  Reading  deferred, 235, 
240,  250,  255,  259,  262,  272,  279,  282,  285,  287.  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed;  293.  Committee 
deferred, 298.  Bill  considered  in  Committee, 302.r-  Com-
mittee  deferred,  306,  308,  315,  319,  324.  Bill  further 
considered  in  Committee,  and  reported, without  Amend-
ment;  read, the  third  time,  and  passed,  331.  Agreed  to 
by  the  Lord^  375. 
(Cited  as "Metropolitan  Streets.  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent, 411. 

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M E T R O P O L I T AN   W A T ER   C O M P A N I E S.  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

M E T R O P O L I T AN   W A T ER   S T O CK   R E G U L A T I O N .-   Vide 

A C C O U N T S .'  

\ 

'•"..,. 

M I D D L E S B R O U GH  

C O R P O R A T I ON  ;  Petition,  and  Bill 
ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time,  29.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  39.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  43.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  with  Amendments,;  148.  Considered,  as 
amended,  212.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  222. 
Agreed  to  by  the Lords, with Amendments,  333.  Lords' 
Amendments  agreed  to,  342.  , (Cited  as  Middlesbrough 
Corporation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, .411. 

M I D L A ND  

a nd   B E L F A S T"   a nd   N O R T H E RN   • COUNTIES 
R A I L W A YS   ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  23.  Read  the 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners^  29;  Report, 
That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied, with;  Bill 
to  be  read  a second  time, ;38.  Day appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  52.  Second  Reading  deferred, >• 5 5 . . M o t i o n, 
That  the  Bill  be: now  read,  a  second  time ,;'-Amendment 
proposed, 
'Main 
Question  p u t;   Bill'  read  a  second  time,  81.  '  Com-
. mitted,  116.  Reported,  with  Amendments,:  159.  :.- Con-
sidered,  as  amended, : 177.-  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  189..  . Agreed  'to-by  th?  Lords,  with  Amend-
(Cited 
ments,  318.r.  Lords'.Amendments  agreed,to,,328. 
as  Midland  Railway  (Belfast  and  Northern  Counties 
Railway  Purchase)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

"  six  •  months,'".  and  withdrawn  ; 

. 

M I D L A ND   G R E AT   W E S T E RN   R A I L W AY  

of   I R E L A ND   ; 
Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners, 30."  Report,  That  Standing 
Order  62  has  been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a 
second time, 42.  Day  appointed for  Second  Reading, 52. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  55.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,,  165..,  Considered,  as  amended,  192. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed, ,212.  Agreed  to  by 
the  Lords,  with  Amendments,.327. ;  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  333. 
(Cited  as  Midland  Great  Western  Rail-
way of  Ireland  Act,  1903),  Royal  Assent,  411.  . 

M I D L A ND   R A I L W AY   ;  Petition, and Bill Ordered, 23.  Read 
the first time, and referred to the Examiners, 30.  Report, 
That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied  with ;  Bill 
to.  be  read  a  second  time,  38.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  52.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  109. 
Considered,, as. amended;, 114..'.". Read: the  third  titiie,  and 
passed,  ;123w  Agreed  to.; by  the  Lords,  with  Amend-
ments, 233.  Lords'  Amendments  agreedto, 241. 
(Cited 
as  Midland  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

M ID   Y O R K S H I RE   T R A M W A YS   [Lords]  ;.  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should'originate 
in  the  House  of  Lords,.  if0; 
Report,  Standing  Orders, certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  16..  Bill  brought  from the  Lords,  267.  Read  the 
first time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  267.  Report, 
That  the  Standing.  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
i  have been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a  s.ecpnd  time, 
:  273.  Read a second time, and committed!, 290. ',  Reported, 
Considered,  as  amended, 
350. 

with  Amendments,'  333.' 

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[ X o r r f s ] — c o n t i n u e d, 

350,  Read the third time, and passed, with  Amendments, 
405.   T o  which  the  Lords  agree,  417. 
(Cited  as  Mid 
Yorkshire  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

M I L F O RD  D O C KS   [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Rill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill 
brought from the  Lords,  145.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  145.  Report,  That  the 
IStatiding Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  158. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  177.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  201.  Considered,  as  amended,  214. 
Read  the  third  time, and passed, with  Amendments,  225. 
( Cited as Milford  Docks  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

M I L I T A RY  E D U C A T I O N.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

M I L I T A RY  E X P E D I T I O N S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

MILITARY  LANDS;  Bill   to  amend  the  Military  Lands 
Acts,  1892  to  1900,  with  respect  to  the  acquisition  of 
Land  for  military  purposes  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to 
be  read  a second  time,  148.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
162,  180,  191,  207.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  com­
mitted,  221.  Committee  deferred,  224,  239.  Bill 
considered  in  Committee, and reported, 241.  Considered, 
as amended,  263.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  264. 
Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, with  an Amendment,  377.  Day 
appointed  for  considering  it,  413.  Lords'  Amendment 
agreed  to,(special  entry),  424. 
(Cited  as Military  Lands 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

M I L I T A RY  L A N DS  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS  ;  B i ll

  t o  c o n­

firm certain  Provisional  Orders  of  the  Secretary  of  State 
under  the  Military  Lands  Aet,  1892 ;  ordered;  pre­
sented  accordingly,  and read  the first time,  192.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  219.  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  222.  Reported, 
without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  242.  Bill  read  the 
third time, and passed, 245.  Agreed  to by the Lords, 296. 
( Cited as Military  Lands  Provisional  Orders Confirmation 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

389,  395.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  403. 
( Cited as Military  Works 
Agreed  to by  the Lords,  417. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

M I L I T I A. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

M I N E S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

M I N ES  a nd  Q U A R R I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

M I N ES   (Eight  Hours)  ;  Bill   to  limit  the  Hours  of  under­
ground  workers in  Mines to  Eight  Hours  per  day  from 
bank  to  bank;  presented,  and  ordered   to be read a  second 
time,  19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  124,  126,  169,  187, 
207; 

M I N I S T E RS   o f 

t he  C R O WN  a nd  P U B L IC  C O M P A N I E S. 

V i de  ADDRESS. 

MINISTRY  of  COMMERCE ;  Motion,  That  the  constitution 
of  the  Board  of  Trade  has  become  obsolete,  and  this 
House  is of  opinion  that  a  Department  presided  over   by 
a  Minister  of  Commerce  and  Industry,  having  the  status 
of a  Principal  Secretary   of  State,  should be  substituted 
for  the  present  office,   to  which  should  be  entrusted  all 
matters more  particularly  appertaining  to  Commerce  and 
Industry;  and  to  that  end  that  an inquiry  should  be 
forthwith  instituted  with  the  view  of  rearranging  the 
duties  and  functions of  existing  Departments  ;  Amend­
ment  proposed, to  leave  out  from  "  That,"  and  add  the 
words  " w i th  a.  view  to  administrative  efficiency,  this 
House  calls  on  His  Majesty's  Government  to  undertake 
a redistribution  of  duties  between  the  various  Govern­
,  ment  Departments  concerned,  with  due  regard   to  the 
interests  of  L a b o u r ";  Amendment  and  Motion,  with­
drawn,  45. 

Bill  to  reform,  co-ordinate, 
and define  our  Commercial  Administration,  and  to create 
a  Ministry  of  Commerce  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second  time,  46.  Second  Reading  deferred,  72, 
83,  91,  99,  118,  122,  128,  143,  161,  176,  187,  193. 

M I N T.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

S U P P L Y. 

M I S C E L L A N E O US  C H A R I T A B L  E  a nd  o t h e  r  A L L O W A N C E S. 

V i de  SUPPLY. 

M I S C E L L A N E O US  E F F E C T I V  E  S E R V I C ES  ( 4  r m y )  . 

V i d  e 

S U P P L Y  . 

M I L I T A RY  MANOEUVRES.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

MISCELLANEOUS  E X P E N S E S.  V i d  e  S U P P L Y. 

M I L I T A RY  MANCEUVRES   (Order  in  Council);  Address 
praying  His Majesty   to  make  an  Order in  Council  under 
tlie Military Manoeuvres Act, 1897,181.  King's  Answer, 
231..  . 

...  .... , 

M I L I T A RY  SAVINGS  B A N K S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

M I L I T A RY  W O R K S. 

; V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

M I L I T A RY  W O R KS   [Consolidated  Fund];  Motion  for  the 
House  to  resolve  itself into  a  Committee   to  consider  of 
making'  further  provision  for  defraying  the  expenses   of 
certain  Military  Works  and  other  Military  Services, and 
to  authorise  the  issue  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  of 
such  Sums  as may  be  required  for  those  purposes;  after 
King's  Recommendation  signified,  Question  agreed  to, 
337.  Matter  considered in  Committee, 340.  Resolution 
reported,  and  agreed  to,  and  Bill  ordered,  345.  Vide 
infra.	 

, 

MILITARY  WORKS;  Bill   to  make  further  provision  for 
defraying  the  expenses   of  certain  Military  Works  and 
other  Military  Services  ;  brought  in  upon  Resolution 
reported 
from  the  Committee   of  the  whole  House; 
presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  345. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  "three  months,"  but  not  made   on 
Division;  Main  Question  p u t;  Bill  read  a second  time, 
and committed,  350.  Committee deferred,  357,  362,  365. 
Bill  considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without 
Amendment,  373.  Third  Reading  deferred,  379,  385, 

VOL*  158, 

Sess. 1903. 

M I S C E L L A N E O US  L E G A  L  B U I L D I N G S.  V i d  e  S U P P L Y. 

M I S C E L L A N E O US  L E G A  L  E X P E N S E S,  V i d  e  S U P P L Y  . 

MORTGAGE   of  PREMISES  ;  Bill   to  amend  the  L aw  

in 
regard  to  the  mortgaging  of  premises  containing  Trade 
Machinery;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be read  a  second 
time,  340. 

M O T H E R W E L L,  W I S H A W,  a nd  H A M I L T ON  T R A M W A Y S. 

V i de  HAMILTON. 

MOTIONS S 

Withdrawn: 

•	 

to  report  Progress,  179.  That  a  Clause 

be postponed,  250. 

—Ministry  

Trades 
Unions,  47.  Wales  Museum  Grant,  57.  Forestry,  85. 
Fisheries  (Scotland),  119. 

of  Commerce,  45. 

That 
Items  be  reduced,  62,  116,  227,  &c.  That  reduced  Sums 
be  granted, 44,  &c. 

Supply: — F or  Votes,  137,  &c. 

Ways  and  Means, —  For  Resolutions, 

148. 

— 

for  Adjournment   of  the  House  ;  stand 
over  till  the  Evening  Sitting,  49,  189,  240,  &c. 
Motion  being  opposed,  and  Question  put  (pursuant   to 
Standing  Order  No.  11),  109. 

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M O T OR 

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524 

M O T OR  C A RS   [Lords];  Bill,  intituled,   An  A ct   to  amend 
the  Locomotives  on  Highways  Act,  1896 ;  brought  from 
the  Lords,  361.  Read  the  first  time,  363. 
Second 
Reading  deferred,  374.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now 
read  a  second  time;  Amendment  proposed,  "  three 
months," and withdrawn  ;  Main  Question  put,  and  agreed 
to  ;  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  383.  Bill 
considered  in  Committee;  Closure  claimed,  but 
the 
Chairman  withholds  his  assent;  Bill  reported,  with 
Amendments,  397-401. 
Consideration,  as  amended, 
deferred,  410.  Bill  considered,  as amended,  and, at  half-
past  Seven,  further  consideration  adjourned,  413.  Bill 
further considered,  as  amended  ;  read  the  third  time, and 
passed, with  Amendments, 414,415.   To which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Motor  Car  Act,  1903)  Royal 
agree,  417. 
Assent,  424. 

M O T OR  C A RS   (Excise  Duty);  Motion  for  the  House   to 
resolve  itself  into  a Committee  to  consider of  authorising 
the  imposition  of  an  Excise  Duty  on  persons  employed 
as Drivers  of  Motor  Cars, in  pursuance  of  any  Act  ofthe 
present  Session  to  amend  the  Locomotives  on  Highways 
Act,  1896  ;  after  King's  Recommendation  signified, 
Question  agreed  to,  385.  Matter  considered   in  Com­
mittee,  390.  Resolution  reported,  and  agreed  to,  396. 

M U L L I N G A R,  K E L L S,  and  D R O G H E DA  R A I L W A Y;  P e t i t i o n, 

and  Bill  ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  30.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   66 
has  not  been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select 
Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  42.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders ought to be dispensed  with, 56.  Report 
read;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  58.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed, 6-5.  Reported, with  Amend­
ments,  183.  Considered,  as  amended,  196.  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  212.  Agreed  to by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  355.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
( Cited as  Mullingar,  Kells,  and Drogheda  Railway 
380. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

M U N I C I P AL  CORPORATIONS   (Audit);  Bill  to  amend  the 
Law  relating  to  the  Audit   of  the  Accounts  of  Municipal 
Corporations  in  England  and  Wales;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  109.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  127,  161,  167,  171,  176,  181,  185,  187,  219. 
Day  appointed 
Second 
Reading  deferred,  239,  251,  256,  260,  263,  299,  303. 

for  Second,  Reading,  232. 

MUNICIPAL  CORPORATIONS ;  Bill to  amend the  Municipal 
Corporations  Act,  1882 ;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a second  time,  291. 

M U N I C I P AL  E L E C T I ON  P E T I T I ON  

(Borough  of  Shrews­

bury).  Yide  ACCOUNTS. 

MUNICIPAL  TRADING;  Motion,  That  it 

is  expedient 
that  a  Select  Committee  of  this  House  be  appointed  to 
join  with  a  Committee  of  the  Lords,  to  consider  and" 
report  as  to  the  principles  which  should  govern  powers 
given  by  Bills  and  Provisional  Orders  to  Municipal  and 
other  Local  Authorities  for  industrial  enterprise  within 
or  without  the  area  of  their  jurisdiction;  and,  at  half-
past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned, 47.  Further  adjourned, 
49, 54, 60,63.  Debate  resumed, and, at  Midnight, further 
adjourned,  67. 
Further  adjourned,  73,  82,  87,  98. 
Resumed  ;  Amendment  proposed, to add  the words,  "  and 
which  of  such  powers  should  be  conferred  by  a  general 
Local  Government  Act," but not made  on Division;  Main 
Question put, and agreed  to on Division  ;  Resolution, That 
it is  expedient  that  a  Select  Committee  of  this  House  be 
appointed  to join  with  a  Committee  of  the  Lords,  &c. ; 
Message  to  acquaint  the  Lords therewith,  101.  Message 
from  the  Lords,  That  they  concur  with  the  Commons  in 
their Resolution, 145.  Lords'  Message considered  ;  Select 
Committee appointed  to j<<in with the  Lords, and  Message 
to  acquaint  the Lords therewith ;  Committee  nominated  ; 
power  to  send for  persons, papers,  and  records  ;  Three  to 
be the  Quorum, 209.  Message  from  the Lords,  That  they 

have  appointed  a  Committee  of  Seven  Members  to  join 
with  a  Committee  of  the  Commons,  and  proposing  place 
and  time  of  meeting;  Lords'  Message  considered; 
Order,  That  the  Committee  of  this  House  do  meet  the 
Lords'  Committee  as  proposed  by  their  Lordships; 
Message  to  acquaint  them  therewith,  230.  Report  and 
Minutes  of  Evidence  of  Joint  Committee,  1900,  referred, 
232.  Report,  Inquiry  not  completed,  347. 

M U S I C AL 

;  Bill, 

C O P Y R I G HT  

[Lords] 
A ct   to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  Musical  Copy­
right ;  brought  from  the  Lords,  249.  Read  the  first 
time,  254.  Second  Reading  deferred, 263, 266,  273,  279, 
288,  294.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  300. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  306,  309,  316,  321,  325,  328, 
332,  337,  342,  346,  349,  351,  358. 

intituled,   A n 

3 Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 
N A N T W I CH  GAS [Lords];  Report, That the Bill  should 
originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  16. 

N A N T W I CH  U R B AN  D I S T R I CT  COUNCIL   [Lords];  Report, 
That  the Bill  should originate  in the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  Certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  93.  Read  the 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  94.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  106.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  113. 
.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with 
Amendments,  280.  Considered,  as amended, 290.  Read 
the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments,  303.   To 
which  the  Lords  agree,  311. 
(Cited  as Nantwich  Urban 
District  Council  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

N A N T Y G LO 

a nd  B L A I NA  W A T E R;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i ll 

ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  30.  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  39.  Witness  ordered  to  attend  the 
Committee  on  the  Bill,  130.  Bill  reported,  parties   do 
not  proceed,  140. 

N A T I O N AL 
M E A N S. 

D E B T. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

W A YS 

and 

N A T I O N AL  D E BT  O F F I C E.  V i de  S u p p l y. 

N A T I O N AL  E D U C A T I ON  

(Ireland). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

NATIONAL  EXPENDITURE;  Select  Committee  to  inquire 
whether  any  plan  can  be  advantageously  adopted  for 
enabling  the  House,   by  Select  Committee  or  otherwise, 
more  effectively  to  make  an  examination,  not  involving 
criticisms  of  policy,  into  the  details  of  National  Expendi­
ture;  appointed,  102.  Nominated;  power   to  send  for 
persons,  papers,  and  records  ;  Five  to  be  the  Quorum, 
126.  Member  discharged 
from  attendance  on  the 
Committee:  another  Member  added,  137.  Minutes   of 
Evidence  of  Session  1902  referred  to  the  Committee, 
220.  Report,  296. 

N A T I O N AL  G A L L E R Y.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

N A T I O N AL 
S U P P L Y. 

G A L L E RY  

(Ireland). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

N A T I O N AL  G A L L E RY   (Scotland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

N A T I O N A L I TY  a nd  N A T U R A L I S A T I O N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

NATIONAL  OPERA  ;  Motion,  That,  in  the  opinion  of  this 
House,  with  a  view  to  directing  the  musical  taste  of 
the  people 
into  proper  channels,  it  is  desirable  that 
National  Opera  Houses  under  public  control  should  be 
established  in  the  principal  cities  of  the  United  King­
dom ;  superseded  by  adjournment  of  the  House,  Forty 
Members  not  being  present,  113. 

N A T I O N AL  P O R T R A I  T  G A L L E R Y  . 

V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

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N A V I G A B LE  I N L A ND  W A T E R W A Y S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

N A V AL  E X P E N D I T U RE 

a nd  M E R C A N T I LE  M A R I NE 

•(Great Britain,  $c.).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

NAVAL  FORCES  ;  Bill  to  provide  for  the  constitution  of a 
Royal  Naval  Volunteer  Reserve,  and  a Force   of  Royal 
Marine  Volunteers,  and  to  otherwise  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  His  Majesty's  Naval  Forces  ;  ordered,  46. 
Presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  47. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  49.  Committee 
deferred,  54,  60,  63,  67,  74,  83,  88.  Bill  considered   in 
Committee,  and reported, without Amendment,  98.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  102.  Agreed  to  by  the 
Lords,  158. 
(Cited  as Naval  Forces  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

N A V AL  P R I ZE  M O N E Y.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

N A V AL  R E S E R V E S .'  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

N A V AL  SAVINGS  B A N K S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

N A V I G A T I ON  and  S H I P P I N G.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

N A V Y.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

(Admiralty  Office).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

\\ 

(Appropriation  Account).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Berthing  Accommodation).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Condition  of).  Vide  A D D R E S S. 

(Dockyard  Expense  Accounts,  1901-1902).

  Vide 

ACCOUNTS. 

(Estimates). 

Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

(Exceptions

to  King's  Regulations).  Vide  AC­

COUNTS. 

(Half-Pay, 

Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Health).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

N A V AL  T R A I N I N G.   Vide  S U P P LY  

(Amendments). 

(Hydrographer's  Report).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

N A V AL  W O R K S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

N A V AL  W O R KS  

[Consolidated  Fund]  ;  Motion  for  the 
House  to  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  consider  of 
making  further  provision  for  the  construction   of  Works 
in  the  United  Kingdom  and  elsewhere  for  the  purposes 
of  the  Royal  Navy,  and  of  authorising  the  payment  out 
of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of  such  Sums  as  may  be 
necessary  for those purposes ;  after  King's  Recommenda­
tion  signified,  Question  agreed  to,  280.  Matter  con­
sidered  in  Committee,  2$6.  Resolution  reported;  Bill 
ordered,  294.  V i de  NAVAL  W O R KS  B I L L. 

for  the  purposes   of 

NAVAL  WORKS;  Bill   to  make  further  provision  for  the 
in  the  United  Kingdom  and 
construction  of  Works 
elsewhere 
the  Royal  Navy  ; 
ordered  upon  Resolution  reported  from  the  Committee 
of  the  whole  House  ;  presented  accordingly,  and  read 
the  first  time,  294.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read 
a  second  time;  Amendment  proposed,  "  This  House 
declines,  &c.,"  but  not  made  on  Division;  Main  Ques­
tion  put;  Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  307. 
Committee  deferred,  315,  324,  332,  341,  344,  350.  Bill 
considered  in  Committee, 355, 356.  Committee  deferred, 
361,  364.  Bill  further  considered  in  Committee,  and 
reported,  without  Amendment,  373.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  379.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  410. 
(Cited  as Naval  Works  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

N A V AL  W O R KS  

(Portsmouth  Barracks  Site)  ;  Bill  for 
vesting  in  the  Admiralty  certain  Lands  at  Portsmouth, 
with  the  Church  and  Buildings  thereon,  for  the  purpose 
of  or  in  connection  with  the  erection  of  Barracks, and  for 
other  matters  incidental  thereto ;  presented,  and  ordered 
to be  read  a  second  time, 318.  Examiners  to  examine  as 
to  compliance  with  Standing  Orders, 321.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  not  been  complied 
with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing 
Orders,  333.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to  be  dispensed  with,  339.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
351,  357,  361,  364,  371,  375.  Order  for Second  Reading 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  379. 

N A V AL  W O R KS  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  ;  B i ll

  t o  c o n f i rm 
a  Provisional  Order  of  the  Admiralty  under  the  Naval 
Works  Act,  1895;  ordered;  presented  accordingly, 
read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  167. 
Report, That  the  Standing  Orders not previously  inquired 
into  have been  complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  177.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
182.  Reported, without Amendment;  Provisional  Order 
confirmed;  day  appointed  for  Third  Reading, 201.  Bill 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  207.  Agreed  to  by  the 
(Cited  as  Naval  Works  Provisional  Order 
Lords,  267. 
Confirmation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

(Manceuvres).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Martial  Law).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Medical  Services).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Miscellaneous Effective  Services).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Naval  Armaments).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Pay,  Sfc.).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Retired  Officers).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

(Royal  Naval  Reserve).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 
(Scientific  Services).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Shipbuilding).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Statement  explanatory  of  Estimates).  Vide  AC­

COUNTS. 

(  Victualling and  Clothing).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

(Victualling  Yard  Manufacturing  Accounts,  1901­

1902).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

(  Water  Tube  Boilers).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

(Works,  Buildings,  and  Repairs,  at  Home  and 

Abroad).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

N A VY 

and  A R MY  EXPENDITURE, 

1 9 0 1 - 2; 

H o u se 

resolves,  on  future  day,  to  go  into  a  Committee  to 
consider  the  savings  and  deficiencies  upon  Navy  and 
Army  Grants  for  1901-2,  and  the  temporary  sanction 
obtained  from  the  Treasury  by  the  Navy  and  Army 
Departments  to  the  expenditure  not  provided  for  in  the 
Grants  for  that  year;  Appropriation  Accounts  for  the 
Army  and  Navy  Departments,  which  were  presented 
upon  the  23rd  and  24th  days  of  February  last,  referred 
to the  Committee, 385.  Matter considered,  in  Committee, 
393.  Resolutions  reported,  and  agreed  to,  402. 

N E A T H,  P O N T A R D A W E,  a nd  B R Y N A M AN  R A I L W AY  ;  P e t i­

tion,  and  Bill  ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  30.  Report,  That  Standing 
Order  62  has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  38.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
52.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  193.  Considered, 
as  amended, 214.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  225. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, with  Amendments, 355.  Lords' 
Amendments agreed to, 366.  (Cited  as Neath,  Pontardawe, 
and Brynaman  Railway  Act,  1903)  Boyal  Assent,  411. 

N E A T H,  PONTAIIDAWE,  a nd  B R Y N A M AN  R A I L W AY  B I L L. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

NELSON  CORPORATION;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  23. 
Read  the  first  time,  30.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed, 

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committed,  39. 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  139., 
Considered,  as  amended,  158.  Read  the  third  time, 
and passed,  171.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments,  289.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 303, 
as Nelson  Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  A s s e n t,  338. 

(Cited 

N E W B U RY  a nd  S O U T H A M P T ON  R A I L W A Y.  V i de  D I D C O T. 

N E W C A S T LE 

C H A P T ER  

(Amendment) 

[Lords]-,  Bill, 
intituled,   A n  A ct  
further  provision  for 
to  make 
the foundation of  a Dean  and  Chapter  of  Newcastle,  and 
for  other  purposes  connected  therewith  ;  brought  from; 
the  Lords,  304. 

N E W C A S T L E - U P O N - T Y NE  E L E C T R IC  S U P P LY  ;  P e t i t i o n, 
and Bill  ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  30.  Report,  That  Standing  Orders 
62  and  63  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a; 
second  time, 42.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
52.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  94.  Considered,  as i 
amended,  155:  King's  Consent  signified;  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  173.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,: 
with  Amendments,  339.  Lords' Amendments  agreed  to, ! 
349. 
(Cited  as.  Newcastle-upon-Tyne  Electric  Supply 
Company's Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

NEW  HUNSTANTON  IMPROVEMENT   ;  Petition,  and  Bill 
ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  30.  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  39.  Reported  from  the  Police  and 
Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amendments,  146.  Con­
sidered,  as  amended,  163.  King's  Consent  signified; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  174.,  Agreed  to  by i 
the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  269.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  283. 
(Cited  as  New Hunstanton  Improvement 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

N EW 

S O U TH  W A L ES  P A R L I A M E N T A RY 
(Amendment)  A C T,   1902.  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

E L E C T I O NS 

N EW  S O U TH  W A L ES  
V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

(Women's  Franchise  Act,   1 9 0 2 ). 

N O R TH  B R I T I SH  R A I L W AY  

(General  Powers)  O R D ER 
to 

[Lords]  ;  Bill,  intituled,   An  A ct  

C O N F I R M A T I ON 
confirm  a Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legisla­
tion  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,;  1899,  relating   to  the 
North  British  Railway ;  brought  from  the  Lords,  233. 
Ordered to be read a second  time, 234.  Bill read a second  : 
time,  and  ordered  to  be  considered,  252.  Considered, 
261.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  268. 
(Cited  as 
North  British  Railway  {General  Powers)  Order  Confirma­
tion Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent  275. 

N O R TH  C H E S H I RE  T R A M W A YS   [Lords]Report, 

That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have  been  complied 
with,  16. 

, 

NORTH  EASTERN  R A I L W A Y;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 

23.  Read  the first time,  and  referred   to  the  Examiners, 
30.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied 
with ;  Bill  to be  read  a  second  time,  64.  Read  a second 

'	  time, and  committed,  71.  Report  from  the  Select  Com­

mittee  on  Standing  Orders,  on  Petition  for  dispensing  

with  Standing  Order  129  in  the  case  of  the  Petition  

against  the  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  

be  dispensed  with,  85.  Witness  ordered  to  attend  the  

Committee  on  the  Bill,  93.  Bill  reported,  with  Amend­
ments,  126.  Considered,  as  amended,  214.  King's 
Consent  signified;  Bill  read  tbe  third  time,  and  passed,  

225.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  382. 
Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  396. 
(Cited  as  North 
Eastern  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 425.  

1 

N O R T H E RN  N I G E R I A. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

N O R TH  M E T R O P O L I T AN  E L E C T R IC 

P O W ER 

S U P P LY 

[Lords]  ;  Report;  in  the  case  of  the  Petition  for  Bill, 

originating  in  the  House  of  Lords,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred   to  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  248.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with, 
296.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  375.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  375.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time, 
Standing  Order  235  suspended;  Bill  read  a 
375. 
second  time,  and  committed,  414.  Standing  Orders 
211,  223.  236,  237,  and  243  suspended ;  Bill  reported, 
Without  Amendment;  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
416. 
(Cited'  as  North  Metropolitan  Electric  Power 
Supply Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

NORTH  MIDDLESEX  GAS  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  23. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  30. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied 
with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  38.  Read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  52. 
Reported,  with 
Amendments,  87.  Considered,  as amended,  106.  Read 
the  third time,  and passed, 111.  Agreed  to by the  Lords, 
(Cited  as  North  Middlesex  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal 
202. 
Assent,  275. 

N O R T H 'S  N A V I G A T I ON  C O L L I E R I E S;  

[Lords'];  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  130. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
131.  Report;  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  140.  Read  a  second  time, and  committed, 
159.  Reported,  without  Amendment,  195.  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  200. 
( Cited  as  North's  Naviga­
tion  Collieries  ( 1 8 8 9 ),   Limited,  Act,  1 9 0 3  )  Roval  Assent, 
2 7 5. 

:.'	  

•" 

"

:

N O R TH  W E S T E RN  E L E C T R I C I TY 

a nd  P O W E R - G AS  ; 

to  have  been  complied  with,  16. 

[Lords']  :  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in 
the  House  Of  Lords,  10-  Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified 
Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  233.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  233.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  not 
been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  273.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to'  be  dispensed  with,  296:  Report  read, 
Bill  to  be  read  a secopd  time,  300.'  Read  a second  time, 
and  ' Committed,  3101  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
360.  Considered,  as  amended,  380.  Day  appointed 
for  Third  Reading,  396.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  405.   To  which  the  Lords 
agree,  ,417. 
(Cited  as  North  Western  Electricity  and 
Power- Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

N O R TH  W E S T E RN  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  L O N D ON  a n d. 

N O R TH  W E ST  L O N D ON  R A I L W AY  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i ll 

ordered,  23.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  30.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  38. 
Day  appointed for  Second Reading, 52.  Secotad Reading 
deferred,  65.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged; 
. . . , . '  . 
Bill  withdrawn,  115. 

NOTICE  TAKEN,  That  Forty  Members  were  not  present, 
and  House  told  by  Mr.  Speaker,  37,  57,  71,  86,  103, 
1 1 3,  1 1 9,  2 1 2. 

——•——-  That 

the  Prince   of  Wales' 

interest  was 

concerned  in a Private  Bill,  129,  &c. 

N O T T I N G H A M S H I RE 

;  a nd 

D E R B Y S H I RE 

T R A M W A YS 

[Lords] 
;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill, brought  from  the 
Lords,  233,  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners, 

 


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I N D E  X  to  the  O NE  HUNDRED  and  F I F T Y - E I G H TH  YOLUME. 

5 27 

N O T T I N G H A M S H I RE 

a nd 

D E R B Y S H I RE 

T R A M W A YS 

[Lords—continued. 

P A R L I A M E N T: 
- — 

Prorogation  of,  426. 

Examiners,  233.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
hot  previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with; 
Bill to be  read  a second  time,  245.  Read  a second  time, 
and  committed,  256.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  309. 
Bill  considered,  as  amended,  334.  Read  the  third  time 
and passed, with Amendments, 372.   To  which  the Lords 
( Cited  as  Nottinghamshire  and  Derbyshire 
agree, 382. 
Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY 

a hd  E L E C T O R AL  R E F O R M;  B i ll

t o 
amend  the  Law  relating  to  Electoral  Qualifications,  the 
Registration  of  Voters,  Parliamentary  Elections,  and  to 
make  provision  for  the  payment   of  Election  Expenses 
and  of  Members  of  Parliament,  and  the  duration  of 
Parliament;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time, 340.  Second  Reading  deferred,  349. 

% Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess.  4.  1903. 

PARLIAMENTARY  BOROUGHS,  &c.  (Diagrams). 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY 

CONSTITUENCIES  

(Elections,  S/-c.)

O B J E C T I ON  

T A K E N ,—   T o 

further  proceeding, 

( United Kingdom).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

after Midnight,  358. 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY  P A P E R S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

OLD  AGE  PENSIONS;  Bill  to provide Pensions  for  persons 
over  Sixty-five  years  of  A ge  ;  presented,  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a  second  time,  14.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
192,200. 

O LD  B R I D E W E LL  B U R Y I NG  G R O U ND 

[   L o r d s  ]  ;  R e p o r t, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  'Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  95. 
Read  the first time,  and  referred   to  the  Examiners,  95. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  in­
quired  into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  106.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading, 
113.  Second  Reading  deferred,  137, 153.  Motion,  That 
the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time;  Amendment 
proposed,  "  This  House  declines,  &c.,"  and  made   on 
Division;  Resolution,  160. 

OLDHAM  CORPORATION  [Lords] ;  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House   of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  i 

• 

" O P T I O N S  "  and  "  F U T U R E S  " 

in  F O O  D  S T U F F S. 

Y i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

O R D N A N CE  S U R V E Y.  V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

O U T D O OR  R E L I E  F 

(Friendly  Societies')-,  Bill;to
(Friendly  Societies)  Act,
  to

  amend 
  1894; 
the  Outdoor  Relief 
presented,  and  ordered
  be  read  a  second  time,  14. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  37,  Considered 
in  Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amendment;  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  41. 

O U T D O OR  R E L I EF   (Pensioners)  ;  Bill   to  empower  Boards 
of  Guardians  to  grant  Outdoor  Relief   to  Pensioners  of 
the  Army  and  Navy;  presented,  and  Ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time, 59.  Second  Reading  deferred, 73,  88,  91, 
99.  Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  107.  Com­
mittee  deferred, 111, 122.  Bill  considered  in  Committee, 
and reported,  138.  Considered,  as amended,  143.  Third 
Reading  deferred, 155, 157,  162, 175,  185,  193,  200,  218. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third  time,  and, 
at  half-past  Five,  Debate  adjourned,  229.  Further 
adjourned,  288.  Resumed;  Question  put,  and  agreed 
t o  ;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  246. 

OUTLAWRIES;  Bill  for  the  more• effectually  preventing 

Clandestine  Outlawries;  read the  first  time,   4. 

3  Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

PACIFIC   C A B LE  A C T,   1901.  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

PADDINGTON  a nd  H A R R OW  R O AD  TRAMWAYS.* 

V i de 

H A R R OW  R O A D. 

P A R I S H ES   (United,  Divided,  &;c. ).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

VOL.  158. 

-Sess.  1903. 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY  V O T E RS 

a nd  E L E C T I O N S;  B i ll

t o 
amend  the  Law  relating  to  the  Qualification  and 
Registration  of  Parliamentary  Voters  and  to  Parlia­
mentary  Elections,  and  to  the  Expenses  of  Returning 
Officers,  and  for  other  purposes   in  relation  thereto; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  112. 

P A R L I A M E N T A RY 

B i ll

to  Elections  ;  pre­

V O T E RS  R E G I S T R A T I O N; 

t o 
amend  the  Law  for  the  Registration   of  Voters  and 
for  other  purposes  pertaining  
sented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  109. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  117.  Motion,  That  the  Bill 
be  how  read  a  second  time,  and,  at  Midnight,  Debate 
adjourned,  131.  Further  adjourned,  134,  138,  143,  151, 
155,  157,  162,  167,  171,  191,  219,  221,  224.  Day 
appointed  for  resuming  adjourned  Debate,  237.  Debate 
further  adjourned,  251,  263,  266,  273,  287,  308,  325, 
337.  Day  appointed  for  resuming  adjourned  Debate, 
352.  Debate  further  adjourned, 358. 

P A R O C H I AL  M E D I C AL  O F F I C E RS  

(Scotland). 

Vide 

ACCOUNTS. 

P A T E NT  O F F I CE  E X T E N S I ON  [Expenses']; 

M o t i on 

f or 
the  House  to  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to  con­
sider  of  authorising  the  payment,  out  of  moneys  to  be 
incurred  by 
provided  by  Parliament,  of  all  expenses 
the  Commissioners  of  Works  under  any  A ct   of  the 
present  Session  for  the  acquisition   of  Land  for  the 
further  extension  of  the  Patent  Office,  and  for  pur­
poses  connected  therewith  ;  after  King's  Recommenda­
tion  signified,  Question  agreed  to,  261.  Committee 
deferred,  266,  272,  279,  283,  285,  287,  294, 299,  302, 
306,  308,  316,  320,  325,  336,  342.  Matter  considered 
in  Committee,  344.  Resolution  reported,  and  agreed  to, 
348. 

P A T E NT  O F F I CE  E X T E N S I O N;  B i ll 

f or 

t he  a c q u i s i t i on 

of  Land  for  the  further  extension   of  the  Patent  Office,  

and  for  purposes  connected  therewith;  presented,  and  

ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  209.  Examiners 
to  examine  with  respect  to  compliance  with  Standing  

Orders,  213.  Second  Reading  deferred,  218.  Report, 
That  the Standing  Orders applicable  have  been  complied  

with,  219.  Second  Reading  deferred,  221,  224,  235,  

238,  241,  251,  255.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  com­
mitted  to  a  Select  Committee  of  Five  Members  ;  Three  

to  be nominated  by  the  House,  Two   by  the  Committee  

of  Selection;  Petitions  referred;  power   to  send  for  

persons,  papers,  and  records ;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  

259.  Members  nominated  by  the  House,  355.  Names 
of  Members  discharged  from  further  attendance   on  the 
Committee ;  others  added, 375.  Bill  reported  from  the 
Select  Committee;  Minutes   of  Proceedings  to  be 
printed  ;  Bill  re-committed  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole 
House,  377.  Considered  in  Committee,  383.  Further 
considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amend­
ment ;  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 384.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  423. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

(Cited  as  Patent Office  (Extension) 

3 x4 

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528 

P A T E N T S,  D E S I G N S,  and  T R A DE  M A R KS  A C T S. 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

PATRIOTIC  FUND  ;  Motion,  That  leave  he  given  to  bring 
in  a Bill  to  reorganise  the  administration  of  the  Patriotic 
Fund;  Question put (pursuant  to Standing  Order No.  11); 
Bill  ordered  ;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first 
time,  335.  Second  Reading  deferred,  356.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  361.  Committee  deferred, 
364.  Bill  considered  in  Committee,  374.  Committee 
deferred,  379,  385.  Further  considered  in  Committee, 
and  reported,  388.  Considered,  as  amended;  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  395.  Agreed   to by  the  Lords, 
(Cited  as  Patriotic  Fund  Reorganisation  Act, 
410. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

—	 

Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

P A U P E R I SM  (England  and  Wales).  Vide   ACCOUNTS. 

abstracts  of  the  same,  in  such  form  and  manner  as  shall 
appear  to  them  best  suited  to  convey  to  the  House  all 
requisite  information  respecting  their  contents,  and  do 
report  the  same  from  time  to  time  to  the  House  ;  and 
that  the  Reports  of  the  Committee  do  set  forth  the 
number  of  signatures  to  each  Petition  only  in  respect 
to  those  signatures  to  which  addresses  are  affixed  ; 
and  that  such  Committee  have  power  to  direct  the 
printing  in  extenso  of  such  Petitions,  or  of  such  parts 
of  Petitions,  as  shall  appear  to  require  i t  ;  and  that 
such  Committee  have  power  to  report  their  opinion  and 
observations 
the  House;  appointed; 
to 
nominated  ;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  50.  First  Re­
port,  59.  Second,  101.  Third,  132.  Fourth,  168. 
Fifth,  209.  Sixth, 257.  Seventh,  347. 

thereupon 

Recommendation 
signified, 35.  Referred  to  the  Committee  of  Supply,  53. 
To  Select  Committees,  212,  215,  &c. 

for  A i d;  King's 

P A W N B R O K E R S'  R E T U R NS   (Ireland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

P R I V A TE  : 

P E A CE 

P R E S E R V A T I ON  

(Ireland) 

A C T.  

Vide  A C­

COUNTS. 

—	 
&c. 

Petitions,  and  Bills  ordered,  17, 20,  43, 

P E L I C AN   and  B R I T I SH  E M P I RE  L I FE  O F F I CE   [Lords] -, 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  v/ith,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
153.  Read  the first time,  and referred  to the  Examiners, 
153.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  158.  Read a second  time, and  committed, 
177.  Reported,  without  Amendment,  201.  Read  the 
(Cited  as  Pelican  and 
third  time,  and  passed,  214. 
British  Empire Life  Office Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

P E N AL  S E R V I T U DE  A C T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P E N AL  S E R V I T U DE  B I L L.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

PENAL  SERVITUDE ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to 
in  England  and  Wales;  presented, 
Penal  Servitude 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  406. 
Second 
Reading  deferred,  415,  421.  Order  for  Second  Reading 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  424. 

P E N T I L L IE  E S T A TE   [Lords]-,  Bill,  intituled,  An  Act  to 
enable Money to  be  raised  or  secured  upon  the  Pentillie 
Estate,  in  the  County  of  Cornwall,  devised  by  the  will 
of  Augustus  Coryton,  Esquire,  deceased  ;  brought  from 
the Lords,  291.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
•	  Examiners,  291.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill 
to  be  read  &  second  time,  309.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  334.  Reported,  without  Amendment, 
352.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  359. 
(Cited  as 
Pentillie  Estate  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

P E R TH  C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A­

[Lords]  ;  Bill, 

TION 
intituled,   An  Act   to  confirm 
a  Provisional  Order  under  the  Private  Legislation 
Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating   to  Perth 
Corporation  Tramways;  brought  from  the  Lords,  347. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be  considered,  347. 
Considered,  353.  Read  the  third  time, and  passed,  363. 
(Cited  as  Perth  Corporation  Tramways  Order  Confirma­
tion Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

P E R TH   (Eastern  Division).  Vide  E L E C T I O N S. 

Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  25,  43,  &c. 

Petitions  for  Bills  referred  to the  Select 

ferred  to  the  Examiners,  38,  &c. 

Petitions  for  additional  provision  re­

All  Petitions  presented  Five  clear  days 
before  meeting  of  Select  Committee  on  Bills  referred, 
and  Counsel  ordered  (Hybrid  Bills),  166.   On  or  before 
11th June,  to  the  Joint  Committee  on  Port  of  London 
Bill,  209. 

— 
the  City  of  London  (London  Education  Bill),  181. 

—  Presented at  the  Bar  by  the  Sheriffs  of 

PETROLEUM;  Bill  to  amend  the  Petroleum  Act,  1879 ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  74. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  91,  10O,  111,  122,  125,  128, 
143,  150,  167,  171,  191,  207. 

PHARMACY  ;  Bill  to  alter  and  amend  the  Pharmacy 
Acts,  1852  to  1868;  presented,  and ordered to  be read a 
second  time,  90.  Second  Reading  deferred,  100,  157, 
224,  316. 

P H Y S I C AL  T R A I N I NG   (Scotland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

P I C C A D I L L Y,  B R O M P T O N,  a nd  G R E AT  N O R T H E RN  R A I L­

W A Y.  V i de  G R E AT  N O R T H E R N. 

P I ER 

a nd  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E R S. 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

P I ER 

a nd  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO.

1 ) 

[Isords]  ;  Bill, intituled,  An  A ct   to  confirm  certain  Pro­
visional  Orders  made  by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the 
General  Pier  and  Harbour  Act,  1861,  relating   to 
Llandudno,  Galway,  and  Scrabster;  brought  from  the 
Lords,  202.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  203.  Report,  That  no  Standing  Orders  are 
applicable  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  228. 
Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  232.  Reported, 
without  Amendment;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed; 
day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  253,  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  257. 
(Citedas  Pier  and  Harbour 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.  1)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

P E T E R H E AD  H A R B O U R.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

P I ER  a nd  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(No. 

2 ); 

P E T I T I O NS 

: 

— 

PUBLIC  ;  presented,  10,  12,  &c. 

—  —  PUBLIC  PETITIONS  ;  Select  Committee, 
to  whom  shall  be  referred  all  Petitions  presented  to  the 
House, with  the  exception   of  such  as  relate  to  Private 
Bills ;  and  that  such  Committee  do  classify  and  prepare 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and  Harbour 
Act,  1861,  relative   to  Dawlish,  Bude,  and  Sandown  ; 
suspended;  Bill 
Standing  Order  193« 
ordered; 
presented,  read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the 
Examiners,  214.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  231.  Bill  read  a second  time,  and 
committed, 

 
 
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(No. 

2 )— 

continued. 

committed,  236.  Reported,  with  Amendments;  Provi­
sional  Orders  confirmed  ;  day  appointed  for  considera­
tion,  as  amended,  253.  Bill  considered,  as  amended, 
257.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  260.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  327.  Day  appointed 
for  considering  them,  327.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed 
(Cited us Pier  and Harbour  Orders Confirmation 
to,  328. 
(No.  2)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

P I ER  a nd  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(No. 

3 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and  Harbour 
Act,  1861,  relating   to  Aultbea  and  Pennan  ;  ordered; 
Standing  Order  193a  suspended;  Bill  presented,  read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  215. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  231. 
Bill  read  a second time, and  committed,  236.  Reported, 
with  Amendments  ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed  ;  day 
appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended,  253.  Bill 
considered,  as  amended,  257.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, 260.  Agreed  to  by  the Lords, with  Amendments, 
327.  Day  appointed  for  considering  them,  327.  Lords' 
( Cited as Pier  and Harbour 
Amendments agreed to, 329. 
Orders  Confirmation  (No.  3)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent. 
411. 

P I ER  a nd  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO.

  4 ) 

; 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and  Harbour 
Act,  1861,  relating   to  Sligo,  Limerick,  and  Dundalk; 
ordered;  Standing  Order  193A  suspended;  Bill  pre­
sented, read  the first time, and  referred  to  the Examiners, 
215.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable 
have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  231.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
236.  Reported,  with  Amendments  ;  Provisional  Orders 
confirmed;  day  appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
253.  Bill  considered,  as  amended,  257.  Read 
the 
third  time,  and  passed,  261.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with  an  Amendment,  327.  Day  appointed 
sidering  it,  327.  Lords'  Amendment  agreed  to,  328. 
( Cited as  Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation (No.  4) 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

for  con­

P I ER  a nd  H A R B O U RS  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO.

  5 )  ; 
Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and  Harbour 
Act,  1861,  relating   to  Boscombe  and  Bournemouth, 
Carnarvon, Gorleston, Heme  Bay, and  Avoch  ;  ordered; 
Standing  Order  193a  suspended;  Bill  presented,  read 
the first time, and referred to the Examiners, 215.  Report, 
That  the  Standing Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
with  ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  231.  Bill 
read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  236.  Reported, 
with  Amendments  ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed;  day 
appointed 
for  consideration,  as  amended,  267.  Bill 
considered,  as  amended,  268.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  274.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with  an  Amend­
it,  335. 
ment,  335.  Day  appointed 
Lords'Amendment  agreed  to,  337. 
(Cited  as Pier  and 
Harbour  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  5)  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

for  considering 

P I ER  a nd  H A R B O UR  P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D E RS 

(NO. 

6 ); 

Bill  to  confirm  certain  Provisional  Orders  made  by  the 
Board  of  Trade  under  the  General  Pier  and  Harbour 
Act,  1861, relating   to Truro  and  Salen (Mull)  ;  ordered  ; 
Standing  Order  193a  suspended;  Bill  presented,  read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  215. 
Report,  That  the Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  231. 
Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  237.  Reported, 
with  Amendments ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed ;  day 
for  consideration,  as  amended,  253.  Bill 
appointed 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903.4C 4 

considered,  as  amended,  257.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  261.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  318. 
(Cited  as 
Pier  and  Harbour  Orders  Confirmation  (No.  6)  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

P I E RS  a nd  H A R B O U R S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

PILOTAGE ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  Pilotage, 
so  as to  terminate  the  granting  of  Pilotage  Certificates 
to  Masters  or  Mates  of  Vessels  not  registered  at a  Port 
in  the  United  Kingdom  of  Great  Britain  and  Ireland  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  367. 

PISTOLS ;  Bill  to  regulate  the  sale  and  use of  Pistols  or 
other  fire-arms  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  14.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed  to 
the  Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  105.  Report   of 
names  of  Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee 
in  respect  of  the  Bill,  130.  Of  Member  discharged,  and 
another  added,  133.  Bill  reported  from  the  Standing 
Committee,  with  an  Amendment;  Minutes   of  Proceed­
ings to  be  printed;  day  appointed  for  consideration,   as 
amended, 137.  Consideration,  as amended, deferred,  143, 
246.  Bill  considered,  as  amended;  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  265.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  377.  Lords'  Amendments   to  be  now 
considered;  considered,  and  agreed  to,  381. 
(Cited  as 
Pistols  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

PLUMBERS  REGISTRATION  ;  Bill  

the 
Registration  of  Plumbers ;  presented,' and  ordered  to  be 
read  a second  time,  34.  Second  Reading  deferred,  51, 
59,  78,  83,  93,  99,  118,  128,  143,  161,  170,  181,  199. 

to  provide 

f or 

PLYMOUTH  and  STONEHOUSE  G AS 

[  L o r d s  ];  R e p o r t, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  95. 
Read  the first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  95. 
Report, That  the  Standing  Orders not previously inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill   to be  read  a  second 
time,  106.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  113. 
Reported, with Amendments, 173.  Considered, as amended, 
189.  Read  the third  time, and passed, with  Amendments, 
195.  To  which  the  Lords  agree,  227. 
(Cited  as 
Plymouth  and Stonehouse Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
275. 

PLYMOUTH  CORPORATION ;  Petition, and Bill  ordered,  23. 
Read  the  first  time,  30.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  39.  Special  Report;  Bill  reported,  with 
Amendments,  and  amended  Title,  178.  Considered,  as 
amended,  196.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  212. 

P O I S O NS  (Departmental  Committee).  Vide  ACCOUNTS, 

POLICE.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

P O L I CE  A C T. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P O L I CE   and  S A N I T A RY  C O M M I T T EE  ;   Order,  That  the 
Committee  of  Selection  do  nominate  a  Committee,  not 
exceeding  Eleven  Members,   to  be  called  the  Police  and 
Sanitary  Committee,  to  whom  shall  be  committed  all 
Private  Bills  promoted   by  municipal  and  other  local 
authorities  by  which  it  is  proposed  to  create  powers 
relating  to  Police  or  Sanitary  Regulations  in  conflict 
with,  deviation  from, or  excess  of  the  provisions  of  the 
general  L a w; 
that  Standing  Orders  150  and  173a 
apply  to  all  such  Bills;  Committee  to  have  power  to 
send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records;  Four   to  be  the 
Quorum  ;  that  if  the  Committee  consider  that  any 
Clauses  of  any  Bill  referred to  them  (other  than  Clauses 
containing  Police  and  Sanitary  Regulations)  are  such  as, 
having  regard  to  the  terms  of  the  reference  to  the 
Committee,  it  is  not  necessary  or  advisable  for  them  to 
deal  with,  they  may  at  any  time  make  a  Special  Report 
to  the  Committee  of  Selection  to  that  effect,  and  the 
Committee  of  Selection  shall  then  refer  the  Bill   to  a 
Select  Committee,  who  shall  consider  those  Clauses  and 
the 

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[1903. 

P O L I CE  a nd  S A N I T A RY  C O M M I T T E E —   c o n t i n u e d. 

the  Preamble  and  report  the  whole  Bill  to  the  House, 
specifying  in  their  Report  which  Clauses  have  been 
considered  by  the  Police  and  Sanitary  Committee  and 
which  Clauses  have  been  considered   by  the  Select 
Committee  ;  that  the  Committee  have  power,,  if  they  so 
determine, to  sit  as  two  Committees,  and  in  that  event 
to  apportion  the Bills  referred  to  the Committee  between 
the  two  Committees,  each  of  which  shall  have  the  full 
powers  of,  and   be  subject  to  the  instructions  which 
apply  to,  the  undivided  Committee  ;  and  that  Three   be 
the  Quorum  of  each  of  the  two  Committees,  79. 

been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
203.  Read  the first time, and referred  to the  Examiners, 
203.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  260.  Read  the  second  time,  and 
committed,  273.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
,309. 
Considered,  as amended,  328.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  337.   To  which  the  Lords 
agree,  352.  '  (Cited  aS  Christchurch  and  Bournemouth 
2'ramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  AsSent,  411. 

' 

P O OR 

L AW 

C H I L D R EN  

(Cottage  Homes). 

Vide 

.  A C C O U N T S. 

i—... 

, .  .... 

Special  Report  as to the  Ebbw  Yale  Water 

P O OR  L AW   (Dissolution  of  School  Districts  and  Adjust­

Improvement  Bill,  153. 

- — 

——:—  Bills  reported 

from  the  Committee:— 
Leigh  Corporation  Bill,  140.  Hyde  Corporation  Bill, 
145.  New  Hunstanton Improvement Bill, 146.  Middles* 
brough  Corporation  Bill,  148.  East  Ham  Improvement 
Bill,  164.  Beckenham  Urban  District  Council  Bill, 183. 
Llandrindod  Wells  Improvement  Bill,  189.  Wood 
• Green	  Urban  District  Council  Bill,  197.  Merthyr 
Tydfil  Urban  District  Council  Bill,  213.  Erith 
Tramways  and 
Improvement  Bill,  249.  Gateshead 
Corporation  Bill,  261.  Sheffield  Corporation  Bill,  266. 
Kingston-upon-Hull  Corporation  Bill,  280. 
Aston 
Manor  Improvement  Bill,  280.  Nantwich  Urban  Dis­
trict  Council  Bill,  280.  Frinton-on-Sea  Sea  Defences 
Bill,  284.  Birmingham  Corporation  Bill,  309.  Sutton 
Coldfield  Corporation  Bill,  321.  Willesden  Urban 
District  Council  Bill,  326.  Manchester  Corporation 
Bill,  347.  Brighton  Corporation  Bill,  360.  Bradford 
Corporation  Bill,  363. 

3 8 2. 
— — —  — 

Special  Reports  from  the  Committee,  153, 

Witnesses ordered to attend the  Committee, 

—Erith  Tramways and Improvement  Bill,  209.  Frinton­
on-Sea  Sea  Defences  Bill,  266.  Brighton  Corporation 
Bill,  352. 

P O L I CE	   (Super n nnuation) ;  Bill   to  amend  the  Police  Act, 
1890,  with  respect  to  Superannuation;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  220.  Second  Read­
ing  deferred,  235,  240,  247,  251,  256,  260,  263,  271,  278, 
282,285,287,  294,299,  306,  308,  316,  341,  356,  362. 
Order  for  Second  Reading, discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn, 
365. 

P O L L I NG  A R R A N G E M E N TS  

(Parliamentary  Boroughs) 
[.Lords];  Bill,  intituled,   An  A ct   to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  the  arrangement  of  Polling  Districts  in 
Parliamentary  Boroughs  ;  brought  from  the  Lords, 243. 

P O L L I NG  D I S T R I C T S. 

Y i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P O L L I NG  D I S T R I C TS  

;  Bill, 
intituled,  An  Act   to  make  further  provision  with  respect 
to  the  arrangement  of  Polling  Districts  for  the  Election 
of  County  Councillors  :  brought  from  the  Lords,  243. 

(County  Councils)  [Lords] 

P O N T A R D A W E,  B R Y N A M A N, 

a nd  N E A TH  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  NEATH.  . 

P O N T Y P R I DD  U R B AN  D I S T R I CT 

C O U N C IL  

[Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
203.  Read  the first time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
203.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  219.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  231.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  269. 
Considered,  as amended,  295.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  307.   To  which  the  Lords 
( Cited as Pontypridd  Urban District  Council 
a^ree, 333. 
JEci, 1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

P O O LE   and  D I S T R I CT  E L E C T R IC  T R A C T I ON   [Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 

ments) ;  Bill  to  give  power  to  dissolve  School  Districts 
formed  under  the  Acts  relating   to  the  Relief  of  the 
Poor,  and  for  facilitating  adjustments  or  alterations  of 
areas  or  authorities  under  those  A c t s;  ordered;  pre­
sented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  288.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  298,  302,  306,  308,  316,  320,  324, 
336,  342,  345,  349,  351.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  357.  Committee  deferred,  362.  Bill  con­
sidered in  Cpmmittee, and reported, without  Amendment, 
365.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  378.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  409. 
(Dissolution
of  School  Districts  and  Adjustments)  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  411. 

(Cited  as  Poor  Law 

P O OR  L AW  O F F I C E R S'  S U P E R A N N U A T I ON  

(Scotland)  ; 
Bill to  provide  for  Superannuation  Allowances   to  Poor 
Law  Officers  and Servants  in  Scotland,  and  for  Contri­
butions  towards  such Allowances  by  such  Officers  and 
Servants,  and  to  make  other  relative  provisions; ! pre­
sented, and  ordered  to be  read a second  time, 61.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  88,  99,  105,  111,  122,  128,  143^  150, 
162,  176,  199. 

P O OR  L AW  S U P E R A N N U A T I ON   (Ireland)  ;  Bill  to  provide 
for  Superannuation  Allowances  to  certain  Local  Officers 
and  Servants  in  Ireland,  and-for  Contributions  towards 
such  Allowances  by  such  Officers and  Servants,  and  to 
make  other  relative  provisions;  presented,  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a second  time,  53.  Second' Reading  deferred, 
83,  89,  91,  100,  104,  122,  128,  132,  134,  138,  144,  147, 
151,  155,  162,  167,  171,  176,  181,  185,  224,  228,  236, 
239,  245,  252,  256,  260,  263,  266,  273,  279,  283,288, 
295,  300,  303,  306,  316,  320,  325,  328,  337,342,346, 
349,351,  358, 

POOR  PRISONERS'  DEFENCE  ;  Bill   to  make  provision  f or 
the  Defence   of  Poor  Prisoners  ;  ordered,  63.  Pre­
sented,  and  read  the  first  time,  63.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  77.  Bill  read  a  second  time, and  committed 
to a Select Committee, 9L  Select Committee nominated  ; 
power to  send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records ;  Five   to 
be  the  Quorum, 137.  Members  added to the  Committee, 
241.  Special  Report  from  the -  Select  Committee,  311. 
Bill  reported  from  the  S6leet  Committee,  and  re-com­
mitted  to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  335.  Bill 
considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amend­
ment,  351.  Third  Reading  deferred,  357.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  415,  Agreed  to  bv  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  423.  Lords'  Amendments   to  be  now 
considered;  considered,  and  agreed  to,  424. 
(Cited  as 
Poor  Prisoners'  Defence  Act,  1.903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

P O OR  R E L I EF   (England  and  Wales).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

P O RT 

NESS  H A R B O UR  

(Island 

of  Lewis). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

PORT  of  LONDON  ;  Motion,  That  leave  be  given  to  bring 
in  a Bill  to  establish a Commission  for  the  administration 
of  the  Port  of  London,  and  for  transferring  to the  Com­
mission  the  undertakings  of  certain  Dock  Companies, 
and  certain  powers  and  duties  of  the  Conservators  of 
the  River  Thames  and  the  Watermen's  Company,  and 
for  other  purposes  connected  therewith;  Mr.  Speaker 
puts the  Question  (pursuant  to  Standing  Order  No,  11), 
and  Question  agreed  t o  ;  Bill  presented,  and  read  the 
first 

­
S EDW  VILJ 

I N D EX  to  the  ONE:  HUNDRED  AWD; FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

5 31 

PORT  of  LONDON—continued, 

first  time,  109.  Examiners  to  examine  with  respect  to 
compliance  with  Standing  Orders,  112.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  117.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  appli­
cable  have  been  complied  with,  119.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  122,  131,  142,  146,  154,  161.  Motion,  That 
the  Bill  be  now read  a  second  time ;  Amendment  pro­
posed,  " s ix  months,"  and  withdrawn;  Main  Question 
put, and agreed  to  ;  Bill  read  a second  time ;  Resolution, 
That  it  is  expedient  that  the  Bill  be  committed  to  a 
Joint  Committee  of  Lords  and  Commons;  Message   to 
acquaint  the  Lords'therewith,  168.  Message  from  the 
Lords concurring in the Resolution, 183.  Lords'  Message 
considered;  Bill  committed  to  a  Select  . Committee  of 
Five  Members,  to  be  nominated  by  the  Committee  of 
Selection,  to  be  joined  with  a  Committee   of  the 
Lords  ;  Message  tO acquaint  them  therewith;  Petitions 
referred;  Counsel  ordered;  power   to  send  for  persons, 
papers;  and  records;  Three   to  be  the  Quorum,  209. 
Message  from  the  Lords,  That  they  have  appointed  a 
Committee of  Five  Lords  to join with  a Committee  of  the 
Commons, &c.,  and proposing place and time  of  meeting  ; 
Lords'  Message  considered  Order, That  the  Committee 
of  this  House  do  meet  the  Lords'  Committee  as  pro­
posed  by  their  Lordships;  Message  to  acquaint  them 
therewith, 230.  Report from the  Committee  of  Selection, 
of  nomination of  Members, 237.   Of  Member  discharged, 
and  another  Member  added,  239.;  Bill  reported  from 
the  Joint  Committee,  with  Amendments;  re-committed 
to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  310.  Committee 
deferred,  324,  336,  345,  356,  362,  .3,65,  378,  395,  410, 
415.  Further  proceedings  suspended  till  next  Session; 
Standing  Order made relative  thereto,  421. 

P O RT  T A L B OT  R A I L W AY  a nd  D O C KS 

[   L o r d s  ]  ;  R e p o r t, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203. 
Read  the first time,  and referred   to  the  Examiners,  204. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  219.  Read  a  second  time,  and  com­
mitted,  231. 
Reported,  without  Amendment,  289. 
Considered,  300.  Read  the third  time,  and  passed,  310. 
(Cited  as  Port  Talbot  Railway  and  Docks  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

" "7" 

P O ST  O F F I C E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

— 

^  ( Contract for  acceleruted  Mail  Service  to 
and  from  Ireland  via  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Lame). 
V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

. 

. 

—'  •'  1.  • 

( Contract for  accelerated  Mail  Service  to  

and  from  Ireland  via  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Lame)  ;  

Motion,  That  the  Contract,  dated  the  8th  day   of 
November  1902,  with  the  Glasgow  and  South  Western 
Railway  Company,  the  Portpatrick  and  Wigtownshire 
Joint  Committee, and  the Belfast and  Northern  Counties 
Railway  Company, for  an  accelerated  Mail  Service   to 
and  from  Ireland  vid  Carlisle,  Stranraer,  and  Larne, 
printed  in  Parliamentary  Paper  No. 56,   of  Session  1903, 
be  approved  ;  and  Debate  adjourned,  379.  Further 
adjourned,  385.  Resumed";  Question  put,  and  agreed 
to,  389. 

* 

—— 

-  ( Contract for  conveyance of  M°ils between 

Glasgow,  Greenock,  and  Campbeltown).  Vide  AC­
COUNTS. 

—— 

(Money  Orders). 

Vide 

A C C O U N T S. 

G U I N EA  P O S T AL  O R D E R S. 

, 

—-—i  —-—- 

(Packet  Service).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

" 

. •;'"• 

—  (Parcel  Post).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

•  -.. 
/  •'  /  . 

-—- 

(Savings  Banks):  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 
—(  Telegraphs).  Vide ACCOUNTS.  S U P P L Y. 

VOL. 158,—-Sess.  1903. 

(Halifax  (or  Quebec)  and  Hong  Kong  Mail 
Contract)',  Resolution,  That  the  Contract  with  the 
Canadian  Pacific  Railway  Company,  dated  the  12th  day 
of  October  1901, for  the  conveyance   of  His  Majesty's 
Mails,  Troops,  and  Stores  between  Halifax  (or  Quebec) 
and  Hong  Kong,  for  the  period  from  the  7th  day   of 
April  1901  to  the  6tb  day  of  April  1906,  printed  in 
Parliamentary  Paper  No.  21,   of  Session  1902,  be 
approved,  241. 

(Contract  for 

the  conveyance  of  Mails 

between  Glasgow,  Greenock,  and  Campbeltown);  Resolu­
tion, That  the  Contract,  dated  the  9th  day   of  March 
1903, with  the Campbeltown  and  Glasgow  Steam  Packet 
Joint  Stock  Company,  Limited,  for  the  conveyance   of 
Mails  between  Glasgow,  Greenock,  and  Campbeltown, 
printed 
in  Parliamentary  Paper  No.  132,   of  Session 
1903,  be  approved,  396. 

POST  OFFICE  SITES  ;  Bill   to  enable  H is  Majesty's 
Postmaster  General  to  acquire  Lands  in  London  and 
Bristol  for  the  Public  Service,  and  for  other  purposes; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  104. 
Examiners  to  examine  as  to  compliance  with  Standing 
Orders,  109.  Second  Reading  deferred,  110,  117,  122, 
131.  Report;  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have 
been  complied  with,  135.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
142,  146,  149,  154,  161.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and 
committed  to a Select Committee of  Five  Members, Three 
to  be  nominated  by  the  House,  Two  by  the Committee of 
Selection;  Petitions  referred;  Counsel  ordered;  power 
to  send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records;  Three  to  be 
the  Quorum,  166.  Members  nominated  by  the  House, 
240.  Bill  reported,  with  Amendments  ;  Minutes  of  Pro­
ceedings  to  be  printed ;  Bill,  as amended,  re-committed 
to  a  Committee  of  the  whole  House,  261.  Considered 
in  Committee,  and 
reported,  without  Amendment; 
272.  Third  Reading  deferred,  279,  287,  294,  299,  302, 
306,  308,  316,  320,  325,  336,  342,  345,  349.  Bill  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  351.  Agreed   to  by  the 
Lords,  410. 
(Cited  as  Post  Office  Sites  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

itself 

P O ST  O F F I CE  S I T ES   [Expenses]  ;  Motion  for  the  House 
to  resolve 
into  a  Committee  to  consider  of 
authorising  the  payment,  out of  moneys  to  be  provided 
by  Parliament,  of  all  Sums  payable  by  the  Postmaster 
General  under  any  Act   of  the  present  Session  to  enable 
His  Majesty's  Postmaster  General  to  acquire  Lands  in 
London  and  Bristol  for  the  Public  Service,  and  of  all 
expenses  incurred  in  carrying  into  effect  the  provisions 
of  such  A c t;  after  King's  Recommendation  signified, 
Question  agreed  to,  168.  Committee  deferred,  175,  180. 
Resolution 
Matter 
reported,  and  agreed  to,  190. 

considered,  in  Committee,  188. 

P R E F E R E N T I AL  T R A D E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P R E S I D E NT   o f  t he  F R E N CH  R E P U B L I C,  V I S IT  o f. 

V i de 

S U P P L Y. 

P R E S T ON  and  H O R W I CH  T R A M W A YS   [Lords]  ',  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in the  House of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  38.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords  (changed  to 
Preston,  Chorley,  and: Horwich  Tramways),  203.  Vide 
infra. 

P R E S T O N,  C H O R L E Y,  a nd  H O R W I CH  T R A M W A Y S;  B i ll 

brought  from  the  Lords,  203.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  204.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a second  time, 219.  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  231.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  352. 
Considered,  as  amended,  376. 
Verbal  Amendment  made,  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  396.   To  which  the  Lords 
agree,  417. 
(Cited  as  Preston,  Chorley,  and  Horwich 
Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

PRESTON  B O R O U GH  W R I T. 

V i de  E L E C T I O N S. 

3  Y  2 

P R E V E N T I ON 

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I N D EX 

to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  aWd'FIFTY-EIGHTH 

VOLUME.  •   [T908. 

P R E V E N T I ON   of  C O R R U P T I ON  

[Lords]:  Bill,  intituled, 
for  the  better  prevention   of  Corruption; 
An  A ct 
brought  from  the  Lords,  95.  Read  the 
first  time, 
95.  Second  Reading  deferred,  110,  117,  122,  131,  142, 
146.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed  to  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law, &c.,  149.  Report of  names 
of  Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in  respect 
of  the  Bill,  164.  Another  Member  added,  201.  Bill 
reported  from  the  Standing  Committee,  with  Amend­
ments  ;  Minutes  of  Proceedings  to  be  printed;  day 
appointed  for consideration, as  amended, 311.  Considera­
tion,  as  amended,  deferred,  319,  336,  345,  351,  361,  364, 
371,  379,  385,  389,  410.  Order  for  consideration,   as 
amended, discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  415. 

P R E V E N T I ON   of  C R U E L TY   to  C H I L D R EN   (Amendment) 
[Lords]  ;  Bill, 
the 
intituled,   An  Act  
Prevention  of  Cruelty  to  Children  Act,  1894 ;  brought 
from  the  Lords,  233.  Read  the  first  time,  291.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  299,  306,  316,  320,  342, 346,  358. 

to  amend 

P R E V E N T I ON   o f  C R U E L TY  

t o  W I LD  A N I M A LS  ;  B i ll 
to  provide  for  the  prevention   of  Cruelty 
to  Wild 
Animals;  presented, and ordered to be read a second time, 
97.  Second  Reading  deferred,  105,  111,  117,  122,  132, 
146.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a second  time, 
and,  at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  170.  Further 
adjourned,  176,  181,  185,  199,  207. 

P R E V E N T I ON   of  D I S E A SE  

(Fruit  Trees); 

to 
provide  for  the  eradication   of  Disease  and  of  injurious 
Insects  among  Fruit  Trees  in  Nursery  Gardens  ;  pre­
sented, and  ordered  to be  read  a second  time, 34.  Second 
for  Second  Reading 
Reading  deferred,  175.  Order 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  228. 

Bill  

P R E V E N T I ON   o f  P O L L U T I ON   o f  R I V E RS  a nd  S T R E A MS  ; 
Bill  to  make  further  and  amended  provisions  to  prevent 
the  Pollution  of  Rivers  and  Streams;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  32.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  73,  83,  91,  122,  128,  143,  16),  180,  199,  236, 
251,  272,  294,  316,  337,  357. 

P R I S O N S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S.  .  S U P P L Y. 

P R I V A TE  B I L L S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P R I V A TE  L E G I S L A T I ON  P R O C E D U RE  

(Scotland) 

A C T, 

1899.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

P R I V A TE  L E G I S L A T I ON  P R O C E D U RE   (Scotland) 

A C T, 
1899 ;  Report  by  the  Chairman  of  Committees  of  the 
House  of  Lords  and  the  Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means 
in  the  House of  Commons, under the  Private  Legislation 
Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  That  they  are   of 
opinion  that  the  Fife  Electric  Power  Company  Order, 
Part  H I.   of  the  Hamilton,  Motherwell,  and  Wishaw 
Tramways  Order,  the  Life  Association   of  Scotland 
Order,  the  Scottish  American  Mortgage  Company, 
Limited,  Order,  the  Lanarkshire  and  Dumbartonshire 
Railway  Order,  and  Parts  I V.  and   V .  of  the  Glasgow 
Corporation  (Police)  Order  ought   to  be  dealt  with  by 
Private  Bill  and  not   by  Provisional  Order,  9.  That 
they  are of  opinion  that  the  provisions  of  the  Scottish 
Central  Electric  Power  Order,  the  Scottish  Ontario  and 
Manitoba  Laud  Company,  Limited,  Order,  and  the 
Hutcheson's  Hospital  and  Hutcheson's Educational  Trust 
Order  are  of  such  a  character  that  they  ought  to  be 
dealt  with  by  Private  Bills  and  not  by  Provisional 
Orders,  208.  Report  from  the  Committee   of  Selection, 
That,  in  pursuance  of 
selected 
Fifteen  Members  to  form  the  Parliamentary  Panel  to 
act  as  Commissioners,  44.  Of  names  of  Members 
selected  in  place  of  other  Members,  97,  109.  Reports 
of  Lists  of  Bills under the Private  Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899,   to  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  16,  219. 

the  Act,  they  had 

V i de  A B E R D E EN  C O R P O R A T I ON 
T R A M W A YS  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON   [Lords],  A I R D R IE 

- 

R O Y AL 

L U N A T IC 

[I,ords], 

C O N­
C O N­

G R A N G E M O U TH 

A Y R S H I RE  R A I L W AY  O R D ER 

a nd  C O A T B R I D GE  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
A U C H T E R A R D ER 
C O U N C IL  O R D ER 
T O WN 
F I R M A T I O N,  C A L E D O N I AN  R A I L W AY  O R D ER 
A S Y L UM 
F I R M A T I O N,  D U N D EE 
O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N,  E D I N B U R GH  C O R P O R A T I ON 
(Markets,  Slaughter Houses, $-c.)  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
F O R TH  N A V I G A T I ON  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N,  G L A S­
GOW  C O R P O R A T I ON  
(Police)  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON 
[Lords],  G L A S G OW  C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS  O R D ER 
C O N F I R M A T I ON 
W A T ER 
O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N,  I R V I NE  a nd  D I S T R I CT  W A T ER 
B O A RD  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON   [Lords],  L A N A R K S H I RE 
C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
a nd 
L A N A R K S H I RE  E L E C T R I C I TY  a nd  R E F U SE  D E S T R U C­
TION  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N,  L A N A R K S H I RE  T R A M­
W A YS  O R D ER 
H A R B O UR  IMPROVEMENTS  A CT  A M E N D M E NT  O R D ER 
C O N F I R M A T I O N,  N O R TH  B R I T I SH  R A I L W AY   (General 
Powers)  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON   [Lords],  P E R TH  C O R­
C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
PORATION 
T R A M W A YS 
C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
R O T H E S A  Y  C O R P O R A T I ON  O R D E  R 
and 
W I D O W  S 
E P I S C O P AL 
S C O T T I SH 
S A I NT 
F U N  D  O R D E  R  C O N F I R M A T I O N, 
O R P H A N S' 
L U K E 'S 
S A C R A, 
E D I N B U R G H,  C O N F I R M A T I ON  O R D ER   [T,ords],  W I CK 
a nd  P U L T E N EY  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I O N. 

C O N F I R M A T I ON  

L E R W I CK 

[Lords], 

C H U R CH 

C L E R GY 

P A R I SH 

O R D E  R 

Q U O AD 

a nd 

P R I V I L E GE  : 

Committee of  Privileges;  appointed,   4. 

P R I VY  C O U N C IL  O F F I C E. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

P R O B A T I ON   o f  F I R ST  O F F E N D E R S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

P R O S E C U T I ON   o f  O F F E N C ES  A C T S,  1 8 79  a nd  1 8 8 4. 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

P R O V I S I O N AL  O R D ER  B I L L S.  V i de  B R O U G H TY  F E R RY 

a nd 

I M P R O V E M E NT  

L A N D S, 
G A S,  D R A I N A GE 
I R E L A N D,  E D U C A T I ON  B O A R D S,  E L E C T R IC  L I G H T I N G, 
G AS  a nd  W A T E R - G AS  O R D E R S,  H A M I L T ON  B U R G H, 
L A ND  D R A I N A G E,  L O C AL  G O V E R N M E N T,  M E T R O­
P O L I T AN  P O L I C E,  M I L I T A RY  L A N D S,  N A V AL  W O R K S, 
P I ER  a nd  H A R B O U R,  T R A M W A Y S,  W A T E R. 

o f 

P U B L IC  A C C O U N T S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

; 

— 

Motion,  That  the  Committee  do 
consist  of  Fifteen  Members,  and  the  Motion  being 
opposed,  Question  put  (pursuant  to  Standing  Order 
No. 11),and  agreed to, 56.  Members nominated  ;  power  to 
send for  persons,  papers,  and  records,  59.  First  Report, 
65.  Member  discharged  from  further  attendance  upon 
the  Committee;  another  Member  added,  118.  Second 
Report,  140.  Third  Report,  247.  Message   to  the  Lords 
requesting  the  attendance  of  Sir  Henry  Graham,  K.C.B., 
as  a  Witness  before  the  Committee,  249.  Leave'given, 
267.  I  Fourth  and  Fifth  Reports,  375. 

P U B L IC  A C C O U N TS  a nd  C H A R G ES  A C T,  1 8 9 1. 

V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

P U B L IC  B I L L S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P U B L IC  B U I L D I N GS  E X P E N S ES  

[Consolidated  Fund]-,
Motion,  That  this  House  will, this day,  resolve  itself  into 
a  Committee  to  consider  of  making  further provision  for 
defraying  the.expenses  of  the  purchase  of  Land  and 
Buildings,  and  the  construction  of  Buildings  and  Works, 
in  connection  with  certain  Public  Departments;  and  of 
authorising  the  payment  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund, 
and  out  of  moneys  to  be  provided  by  Parliament, of  such 
Sums  as  may  be  necessary  for  those  purposes;  King's 
Recommendation  signified;  and it  being  after  Midnight, 
further  proceeding,  Debate 
and  objection  taken  to 
adjourned,  358.  Resumed,  and  day  appointed 
for 
Committee,  361.  Matter  considered  in  Committee; 
Amendment  proposed,  but  not  made  on  Division  ; 
original  Question  put, and  agreed  to,  364.  Resolution 
!reported, and  agreed  to ;  Bill  ordered,  370.  Vide  infra. 

P U B L IC 

3  EDW.  YII.J  I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.

3 3 

PUBLIC  BUILDINGS  EXPENSES ;  Bill   to  make  further 
provision  for  defraying  the  expenses   of  the  purchase  of 
Lands  and  Buildings,  and  the  construction   of  Buildings 
and  Works   in  connection  with  certain  Public  Depart­
ments  ;  ordered  upon  Resolution  reported  from  the 
Committee   of  the  whole  House  ;  presented  accordingly, 
and  read  the  first  time,  370.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
379,  395.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  403. 
Considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amend­
ment,  408. 
Agreed   to  by  the  Lords, 423. 
Expenses  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  415. 
( Cited  as  Public  Buildings 

P U B L IC  B U I L D I N GS   (G r e at  Britain). 

Vide   S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC  E D U C A T I O N.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC  E L E M E N T A RY  SCHOOLS.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

money   b y  means  of  Terminable  Annuities, 
such 
Annuities  to  be  paid  out   of  moneys  to  be  provided   by 
Parliament,  and,  i£  those  moneys  are  insufficient, out   of 
the  Consolidated  F u n d;  after  King's  Recommendation 
signified,  Question  agreed to,  168.  Committee  deferred, 
175,  180,  188,  190,  198.  Matter  considered   in  Com­
mittee,  211.  Report  deferred,  218.  Resolution  re­
t i m e;  Motion,  That  this 
ported,  and  read  a  second 
House  doth  agree  with  the  Committee   in  the  Resolution, 
and,  at  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned,  221. 
Further 
adjourned,  223.  Resumed,  and  Question  agreed  to,  228. 

P U B L IC  P E T I T I O N S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P E T I T I O N S. 

P U B L IC  R E C O RD  O F F I C E. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC  R E C O RD  O F F I CE   (Ireland). 

Vide  S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC  H E A L TH  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  A C T,  1 8 9 0.  V i de 

P U B L IC  R E C O R D S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

ACCOUNTS. 

PUBLIC  HEALTH  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the 
qualification  and  tenure  of  office  of  Medical  Officers 
of  Health  and Inspectors,  and to make  further  provisions 
relating  to  Superannuation  Allowances  for  such Officers 
and  Inspectors,  and  for  other  purposes;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  32.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  73,  83,  91,  122,  128. 

PUBLIC  TRUSTEE ;  Bill  for  the appointment  of  a  Public 
.  Trustee  and  Executor;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  36.  Second  Reading  deferred,  42, 
6 3 , 7 3 , 9 3 , 1 0 5,  111,  118,128,  146,  167,  180,  187,  190, 
207. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  

and  B U I L D I N GS  

(Ireland). 

Vide 

S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC  H E A L TH   (Scotland). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS   (Ireland). 

Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

P U B L IC  H O U S ES   (Hours  of  Closing 

(Scotland);  Bill  to 
amend the Public  Houses  (Hours  of  Closing)  (Scotland) 
Act,  1887  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be read  a  second 
time,  49.  Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a second 
time  ;  House  adjourned,  Forty  Members  not  being 
present, 57.  Day  appointed for resumption  of  Debate on 
Second  Reading,  59.  Debate  adjourned,  63,  77,  88. 
Resumed,  and,  at  Midnight,  further  adjourned,  105. 
Further  adjourned,  111,  138,  143,  155,  162,  180,  199. 

P U B L IC  INCOME  a nd  E X P E N D I T U R E. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

P U B L IC  O F F I C ES  

(Acquisition 

of  Site) 

A C T.   Vide 

ACCOUNTS. 

PUBLIC  OFFICES  (Dublin);  Bill  for  the  acquisition   of 
certain  Land   in  Dublin  as  a  site  for  the  proposed  Royal 
College   of  Science  and  other  Offices  and  Buildings  for 
the  Public  Service,  and  for  purposes  connected  there­
with  ;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a second  time, 
141.  Examiners   to  examine  Bill  with  respect   to  com­
pliance  with  Standing  Orders,  145.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have been  complied  with,  158. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  161.  Bill  read  a  second  time, 
and  committed   to  a  Select  Committee   of  Five  Members  ; 
Three   to  be  nominated   by  the  House  and  T wo   by  the 
Committee of  Selection  ;  Petitions  referred,  and  Counsel 
ordered;  power   to  send  for  persons,  papers,  and  records  ; 
Three  to  be  the  Quorum,  166.  Members  nominated   by 
the  House, 240.  Bill  reported from the  Select  Committee, 
without  Amendment;  Minutes   of  Proceedings   to  be 
printed;  Bill  re-committed   to  a  Committee   of  the  whole 
House,  280.  Committee  deferred,  285.  Bill  considered 
in  Committee,  287,  294,  Considered  
in  Committee; 
reported,  without  Amendment;  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  299.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  377. 
(Cited  as 
Public  Offices  Site  (Dublin)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
411. 

P U B L IC  O F F I C ES   (Dublin)  [Advances']',  Motion  for  the 
House  to  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  consider  of 
authorising  the  issue, out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund,  of 
such Sums  as  may  be required for the purposes  of any Act 
of the  present  Session  for the  acquisition  of  certain  Land 
in Dublin,  and for the  erection and equipment  of a  Royal 
College  of  Science  and  other Buildings  for  the  Public 
Service  ;  and  of  authorising  the  Treasury  to  borrow 

VOL.  158.- 

Sess.  1903. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  L O AN  B O A R D.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  L O AN  COMMISSION.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  L O A NS  B I L L.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

PUBLIC  WORKS  LOANS  ;  Bill   to  grant  money  for  the 
purpose  of  certain  Local  Loans  out   of  the  Local  Loans 
Fund,  and  for  other  purposes  relating   to  Local  Loans  ; 
presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a  second  time,  363. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  three  months,"  but  not  made  ; 
Main  Question  put,  and  agreed   to  ;  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  '370.  Committee  deferred,  379, 
384.  Bill considered   in  Committee, and  reported,  without 
Amendment,  389.  Third  Reading  deferred,  395.  Bill 
read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  403.  Agreed   to   b y 
(Cited  as  Public  Works  Loans  Act, 
the  Lords,  417. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  L O A NS   [Remission  of  Debt];  Motion  for 
the  House  to  resolve  itself  into a  Committee  to consider 
of authorising  the remission  of  a  certain  Debt  due  to the 
Public  Works  Loan  Commissioners,  in pursuance  of  any 
Act  of  the  present  Session  relating  to  Local  Loans  ; 
after  King's  Recommendation  signified,  Question  agreed 
to,  373.  Matter  considered in  Committee, 379.  Report 
deferred,  384.  Resolution  reported,  and agreed  to,  389. 

P U B L IC  W O R KS  O F F I CE   (Ireland). 

Vide   S U P P L Y. 

P U B L IC 

W O R S H IP 

R E G U L A T I ON 

a nd 

C H U R CH 

D I S C I P L I N E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P U R C H A SE   o f  F EE  S I M P L E.  V i de  L E A S E H O L D E R S. 

P U R C H A SE   of  L A ND  

(England  and  Wales)-,  Bill   to 
provide  facilities  for  the  sale   of  Land   to  occupying 
Tenants  and  others   in  England  and  W a l e s;  presented, 
and ordered  to be read  a second time,  159,  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  343,  387. 

3 Edw. VIL  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

QUEEN   A N N E 'S  B O U N T Y.   Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

Q U E E N 'S 

COLLEGES  

(Ireland). 

Vide 

ACCOUNTS 

S U P P L Y. 

3 

Q U E E N S L A ND 
z 

2 

 
5 34 

.  I N D EX 

to  the   . ONE  : HUNDRED ;  ; and  EIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.  

, [I;9§S. 

Q U E E N S L A N D. 

Y i de  A C C O U N T S. 

Q U E E N S L A ND 

I N V E S T M E NT 

ated   :  L A ND  •'  M O R T G A GE 
[Lords'] ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the 
House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the 
Lords,  95.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  95.  Report;  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill 
to  be  read  a second  time,  106.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  113.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  126. 
Considered,  as  amended,  140.  Read  the  third  time, and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  151.   To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Queensland Investment  and  Land 
agree,  159. 
Mortgage  Company's Act,  1903  (Royal  Assent),  275. 

MAJI*  QUESTION  ; put,,  :  pursuant  to  Standing  Order 
(Closure  of  Debate),  bv  Mr.  Speaker  in  the  House   :— 
Mr.  Sloan,  51. 

: 

QUESTIONS  put,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order  (Closure   of 
Debate);  by  the  Chairman  in  Committee  of  the  whole 
HouSe  :— 

, 

Mr.  Balfour,  59,  62. 
Mr.  Secretary  Brodrick, 63, 
Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain,  Mr.  Gerald  Balfour,  387. 
stand 

Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain, 

(That  a  Clause 

368.. 

160. 	

; 

Mr.  Walter  Long,  184,  198. 

!

  part  of the  Bill),  387. 

O R I G I N AL  Q U E S T I ON 

pursuant  to  Standing  Order 
(Closure of  Debate), in Committee of  the whole  House  :—-
Mr.  Austen  Chamberlain.  Mr.  Secretary  Chamberlain, 

p ut 

Q U E S T I O N S :. 

—  — 

—  Resolved   in  the  AFFIRMATIVE  :  . 

160. 	

368. 

QUESTIONS  declined  to  be  put  (Closure  of  Debate)  by 
Mr.  Speaker  or  Mr.  Deputy  Speaker   in  the  House  :— 

Elections  (New  Writ),  That  words  stand 

part, 40  (on  Division). 

Mr.  Austin  Taylor,  64.  	
Mr.  Alfred 'Davie's,  99, 

Mr.  Crooks,  99. 

Instructions,  62,  81  (on  Division). 

Resolutions  :  —  Agriculture 
(amended),  85.  Army  Enlistment  (amended),  88.  Rail­
way  Servants  (amended)  (on  Division),  150.  Municipal 
Trading,  102. 

(Wales) 

: 

Committees  (Ascension  Day),  186. 

— 

—•—• That  this  House  do  now  adjourn,  96,  173. 

That  Debates  be  now  adjourned,  173,  223. 

Business  of  the  House,  360. 

Post  Office  Contract,  389. 

— Cunard  Steamship  Company  and  Inter­

national  Mercantile  Marine  Company,  420. 

B I L L S: 

On  Second  Reading,  That  the  word  "  now  " 

stand part,  62,  &c. 

QUESTIONS  declined  to  be  put  (Closure  of  Debate) by  the 

Chairman  in  Committee  of  the  whole  House  :—­
| Mr.  Caldwell,  244. 
| 

Major  Jameson,  59. 
Mr.  Galloway,  184. 

In  Committee  of 

the  whole  House  the 
Chairman  withholds  his  assent,  and gives  a reason  :—Mr. 
Broadhurst,  398. 

put,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order  No.  15 ; 
76.  Pursuant  to  Standing	  Order  No.  11;  56,  109, 
334.  ,  ;,,v. 

The  Chairman  declines  to  propose  a  Ques­

tion  (abuse  of  Rules):-—Mr.  Lough,  179. 

3  Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

R A I L W AY   and  C A N AL  T R A F F I C.   Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

That  words  be  added  to  the  word  "  T h a t" 

R A I L W A Y,  &C.  B I L L S.  V i de	

  A C C O U N T S. 

in the  Main  Question,  160,  &c. 

R A I L W A Y S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

On  Third  Reading,  That  words  proposed   to 

—  I 

— 

A B A N D O N M E N T.  V i de  A C C O U N T S, 

be  left  out  stand  part,  244,  246. 

(Ways  and  Means),  That  the  word  "  six  " 

stand  part,  121. 

QUESTIONS  p a s s ed   in  t he  N E G A T I VE  : 

— — 

On  Address,  to  add  words,  11,  15,  &c. 

That  this  Housb  do  now  adjourn, 49,  190, 

240. 

That  the  Debate   be  now  adjourned,  49. 

Resolutions  :—Army 

(Officers  Removed), 
59.  Local  Government (Wales  and Monmouth  j, 72.  East 
(Public  Works  Department),  102.  Bethesda 
India 
(Industrial  Dispute),  127. 
Railway  Servants,  150. 
House  of  Lords  (Veto),  212. 

- 

(Supply),  That  a  reduced  Sum  be  granted, 

41,  117,  217,  &c.  That  an  Item  be  reduced,  62.. 

—i 

Progress,  62. 

B I L L S: 

That  Bills be  now  read  a second  time,  106, 
107.  That  words  proposed  to  be  left  out  stand  part, 160, 
&c.  For  Instructions,  62. 

Q U E S T I O  N  put,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order 

(Closure 
of  Debate),  by  Mr.  Speaker  in  the  House  :—Colonel 
Saunderson,  51. 

\ 

— 

A C C I D E N T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

- - — — - —  - 

C E R T I F I C A T E S. 

V i d  e  A C C O U N T S. 

(Continuous  Brakes).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

. 

.- ..-.' 

—  R E T U R N S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

,  „ 

R A I L W A YS  

(Electrical  Power)-,  Bill   to  facilitate  the 
introduction  and use  of  Electrical  Power  on  Railways; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  112. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  117,  122,427,131,  134;  142, 
149,  154,  161.  Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
166.  Committee  deferred,  169,  180,  187,190,198,211, 
218,  223,  228,229,  236,  240,  245,  251,  256,  260,  262, 
272,  279,  283,  285,  287,  294,  299,  302,  306,  315,  320, 
336,  342, 348,  351,  356,  361,  365,  371,  379,  385.  Bill 
considered in  Committee, and  reported, 388.  Considered, 
as amended  ;  day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  and  Bill 
to be  printed, 395.  Read  the  third  time, and  passed, 401. 
(Cited  as  Railways
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  417. 
(.Electrical  Power)  Ac*,. 1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

R A I L W A YS  

(Electrical  Power) 

[Expenses];  Motion  for 
the  House  to  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee  to  consider 
of  authorising  the  payment,  out  of  moneys  provide^  by 
Parliament, of  the  remuneration  of  any persons  appointed 
by  the Board  of  Trade  for  the  purposes   of  any  A ct   of 
the  present  Session  to  facilitate  the introduction  and  use 
of  Electric  Power   on  Railways,  and  any  other  expenses 
incurred 

.	 

3  EDW.  YII.J  I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.  535 

R A I L W A YS   (Electrical  Power) 

[Expenses]—continued. 

incurred  by  the  Board  of  Trade  in  carrying  such  Act 
into  effect;  after  King's  Recommendation  signified, 
Question  agreed  to,  168.  Committee  deferred,  175,  180, 
188.  Matter  considered  in  Committee,  210.  Report 
deferred, 218,223,  228.  Resolution  reported, and  agreed 
to,  229.. 

R A I L W A YS   (Ireland).  Vide  S U P P L Y. 

the  Railways  Employment 

RAILWAY  SERVANTS ;  Motion, That, in  the  opinion  of  this 
House,  the  Board  of  Trade  should  exercise  more 
vigorously  the  powers  conferred  on  it  by  the  Railway 
Regulation  Act,  1893,  and  other  Acts,  with  a  view   of 
preventing  excessive  hours  of  labour  by  Railway  Ser­
vants  engaged  in  working  the  traffic,  and  of  securing 
sufficient  intervals  of  uninterrupted  rest  between  the 
periods  Of duty,  and  sufficient relief  in  respect  of  Sunday 
duty ;  and that, with a view to the diminution of  Accidents 
to  Railway  Servants,  the  appointment  of  additional  sub-
inspectors  is necessary,  to  ensure  that  the  Rules  adopted 
under 
of 
Accidents)  A c t,  1900,  are  strictly  observed;  Amend­
ment  proposed,  to  leave  out  from  the  word  "  That" 
to  the  end of  the  Question,  and  add  "  this  House  notes 
with  satisfaction  the  steady improvement  shown  in  the 
Returns  of  Accidents  on  Railways  in  the  United  King­
dom,  and  expresses  the  hope  that  the  Board  of  Trade 
will  continue  to  use  all  due  diligence  in  exercising  the 
statutory  powers  which  it  possesses  under  the  Acts 
relating  to  the  regulation  of  the  Hours  of  Railway 
Servants  and  the  prevention  of  Accidents  on  Rail­
w a y s ";  Question,  That  the  words  proposed   to  be  left 
out  stand  part  of  the  Question,  put,  and  negatived; 
Question,  That 
the  words  be  added  to  the  Main 
Question,  agreed  t o;  Main  Question,   as  amended,  pro­
posed,  and,  being  after  Midnight,  Debate  adjourned, 
149,150. 

(Prevention  

R A I L W AY 

S E R V A N TS  

(Hours  oj  Labour). 

Vide  A C­

COUNTS. 

R A I L W A YS   (Private  Sidings)  ;  Bill   to  explain  and  amend 
Section  Seventy-six  of  the  Railways  Clauses  Consolida­
tion  Act,  1845,  and  to  amend  the  Railway  and  Canal 
Traffic  Acts,  1854  to  1888  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to 
be  read  a second  time,  13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a second  time,  and,  at  half-past  Five,  Debate 
adjourned,  157.  Further  adjourned,  193,  218,  239,  251, 
273,  299,  320,  325,  342. 

R A M S G A TE  H A R B O U R. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

R A ND  M I N ES   {Native  Mortality). 

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

R A T ES   o n  G O V E R N M E NT  P R O P E R T Y. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

RATING  of  MACHINERY  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating 
to  the  rating  of  hereditaments  containing  Machinery; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  12. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a  second 
lime; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  but  not  made  on 
Division;  Main  Question  put,  and  agreed   to  ;  Bill  read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  77.  Considered  in  Com­
mittee,  175.  Committee  deferred,  187,  247,  265,  308, 
320,342,351. 

R E F O R M A T O RY 
ACCOUNTS. 

a nd 
S U P P L Y. 

I N D U S T R I AL 

SCHOOLS. 

V i de 

R E G I S T ER  H O U S E,  E D I N B U R G H. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

R E G I S T R AR  G E N E R A L 'S  O F F I C E S.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

REGISTRATION   of  FIRMS  ;  B i ll 

the  registration   o f 
firms  and  persons  carrying  on  business  under  Trade 
Names;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  61.  Second  Reading  deferred,  157. 

f or 

R E P A Y M E NT  

t o 
V i de  SUPPLY. 

t he  C I V IL 

C O N T I N G E N C I ES 

F U N D. 

VOL.  158.-  Sess.  1903. 

R E S O L U T I O N S: 
Reported 

from  the  Select  Committee  on 

Standing  Orders,  55,  &c. 

-

—  Communicated 

to 

the  Lords,  102,  &c. 

Approved   by  the  Lords,  145,  &c. 

; 

1 

Reported  from  the  Committee  of  the whole 
House,  229, &c.  From  the Committee  of  Supply, 40,  &c. 
Ways  and  Means,  82,  &c. 

Resolution  of  former  day  read;  and  Bill 
ordered,  80,  &c.  And  Bills  ordered,  58,  &c.  And  Bills 
read  a  second  time,  167,  &c. 

- — 

Vide  also  HOUSE. 

R E T U R N I NG  O F F I C E R S  '  E X P E N S ES  (Fees);  Bill  to  provide 
for  the  payment   of  Returning  Officers'  Expenses  out   of 
the  Rates  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  390. 

R E V E N UE  a nd  E X P E N D I T U R E- 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

REVENUE  ;  Bill  to  make  certain  Amendments  of  the  Law 
relating  to  Customs  and Inland  Revenue, and of  the  Law 
relating  to  the powers  and  duties  of  the  National  Debt 
Commissioners;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  355.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read a 
second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  three  months "  ; 
Question  proposed,  That  "  now "  stand part,  and  Debate 
adjourned,  370,  Further  adjourned,  384,  388,  395,  403. 
Resumed;  Amendment  not  made;  Main  Question  put, 
and  agreed  to ;  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
409.  Considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  415. 
Considered,  as amended ;  read  the  third  time, and passed, 
(Cited  as  Revenue 
421.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  423. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

R E V E N UE  B U I L D I N G S, 

V i de  S U P P L Y, 

RICKMANSWORTH  GAS  [Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  159.  Read  the  first 
time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  159.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill to  be  read  a  second  time,  182. 
Read  a second  time, and committed,  196.  Reported, with 
Amendments,  230.  Considered, as amended, 245.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  252, 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  267. 
worth  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

(Cited  as  Richxnans­

R I F LE  R A N G E S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

R O C H E S T ER  C O R P O R A T I ON  T R A M W A YS  a nd 

I M P R O V E­

MENTS  [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate 
in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought 
from  the  Lords,  233.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  233.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  not  been  com­
plied  with, referred  to the Select  Committee  on  Standing 
Orders, 245.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought 
to be  dispensed  with,  253.  Report  read;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  257.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
268.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  326.  Considered, as 
amended, 353.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  366.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  382. 
(Cited  as  Rochester  Corporation  Tramways  and  Improve­
ments Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

R O M AN  C A T H O L I C S'  D I S A B I L I T I ES  R E M O V AL  ;  B i ll

  t o 
provide  for  the  removal   of  certain  disabilities  affecting 
Roman  Catholics  in  Great  Britain  and  Ireland  ;  pre­
sented,  and  ordered  to be  read  a second  time,  14. 

3 

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2 

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to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME.

536 

ROMFORD  and  DISTRICT  TRAMWAYS  ;  P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 

ordered,  43.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  45.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   63  has 
been  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  93. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  108.  Petition  for 
additional  provision  referred  to  the  Examiners,  123. 
Report  on  said  Petition,  That the  Standing  Orders  have 
not  been  complied  with,  referred   to  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders,  135.  Witnesses  ordered  to 
attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  141.  Report  on 
Petition  for  additional  provision,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to be  dispensed  with,  145.  Bill  reported, 
with  Amendments,  193.  Considered,  as  amended,  214. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  225.  Agreed   to  by 
the  Lords, with  Amendments,  339.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  349. 
( Cited  as  Romford  and  District  Tram­
ways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

R O S S L A RE  a nd  F I S H G U A RD  R A I L W A YS  a nd  H A R B O U R S. 

Y i de  FISHGUARD. 

R O T H E S AY  C O R P O R A T I ON  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A T I ON  ;  B i ll 
to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under 
the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,  relating 
to  the  Royal  Burgh   of  Rothesay;  ordered  ;  presented 
accordingly,  read  the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be 
considered,  343.  Considered,  350.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  353.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  393. 
(Cited  as  Rothesay  Corporation  Order  Confirmation  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

R O Y AL  B O T A N IC  G A R D E N S,  K E W.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

R O Y AL  COMMISSIONS  a nd  S E L E CT  COMMITTEES.  V i de 

A C C O U N T S. 

R O Y AL  GARRISON  R E G I M E N T S. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

R O Y AL  I R I SH  C O N S T A B U L A R Y. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

R O Y AL  N A V Y.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

R O Y AL  O B S E R V A T O R Y,  E D I N B U R G H.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

R O Y A  L  P A L A C ES  a nd  M A R L B O R O U GH  H O U S E. 

V i d   e 

S U P P L Y. 

R O Y A  L 

P A R K  S 

a nd 

P L E A S U R  E  G A R D E N S. 

V i d  e 

S U P P L Y. 

R O Y AL  U N I V E R S I TY   o f  I R E L A N D.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

RUSSIA.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

3  Edw.  VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

S A I N  T  A N D R E WS  U N I V E R S I T Y. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S A I NT  J O H N 'S  COMMON  G A S. 

V i de  BURGESS  H I LL 

and. 

S A I NT  L O U IS  E X H I B I T I O N,  1 9 0 4.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

S A I NT  L U K E 'S  C H U R CH  a nd  P A R I SH  Q U O AD  S A C R A, 

[  L o r d s  ]  ;  Bill, 
EDINBURGH,  ORDER  CONFIRMATION 
intituled,  A n  Act  to confirm a  Provisional  Order  under 
the  Private  Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act, 
1899, relating to  Saint  Luke's  Church  and  Parish  Quoad 
Sacra,  Edinburgh;  brought 
from  the  Lords,  233. 
the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be  considered, 
Read 
234.  Considered,  236.  Read,  the  third  time,  and 
( Cited  as  Saint  Luke's  Church and  Parish 
passed,  245. 
Quoad Sacra,  Edinburgh,  Order  Confirmation  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

S A I NT  P H I L I P 'S  C H A P EL  

(Regent  Street) 

[Lords];

Report, That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
203.  Read  the first time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 

204.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  219.  Read  a second  time, and  committed, 
231.  Reported,  without  Amendment,  267.  King's 
Consent  signified  ;  Bill  read  the third  time,  and  passed, 
(Cited  as  Saint  Philip  (Regent  Street)  Chapel  Act, 
334. 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

SALE   o f  ADULTERATED  B U T T E R;  Bill   to  a m e nd  the  L aw 
with  regard to  the  sale  of  adulterated  Butter;  ordered  ; 
presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time,  47. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  54,  60,  63,  67,  73,  83 ;  87. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  "  six  months,"  and  withdrawn  ; 
Main  Question  put;  Bill read  a  second  time,  and  com­
mitted  to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Trade,  &c.,  97. 
Report  of  names of  Members  added  to  the  Standing 
Committee  in  respect  of  the  Bill,  104.  Bill  reported 
from  the  Standing  Committee  (Title  changed  to  Sale   of 
Butter  Bill),  346.  Vide  infra, 

S A LE   of  B U T T ER  

(changed  from  Sale  of  Adulterated 
Butter);  Bill  reported  from  the  Standing  Committee 
on  Trade,  &c.,  with  Amendments;  Minutes   of  Pro­
ceedings  to  be  printed;  day  appointed  for  consideration, 
as amended,  346.  Consideration,  as  amended,  deferred, 
356,  362,  365.  Order  for  consideration,  as  amended, 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  378.  Vide  supra, 

S A LE  

o f 

o n 

L I Q U O RS  

I N T O X I C A T I NG 

S A T U R D A YS 
(Ireland)  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  the  sale 
of  Intoxicating  Liquors  in  Ireland  on  Saturdays,  and 
for  other  purposes  connected  therewith  ;  presented,  and 
ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  13.  Motion,  That  the 
Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time ;  Amendment  proposed, 
"  six  months";  Question  put 
(pursuant   to  Standing 
Order,  Closure   of  Debate),  and  Amendment  not  made 
on  Division  ;  Main  Question  put  (pursuant  to  Standing 
Order,  Closure   of  Debate),  and  agreed  t o;  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  51.  Committee  deferred, 
54.  Bill  considered 
in  Committee,  73.  Committee 
deferred,  88,  99,  189, 247,  265,  351. 

S A LE   o f  I N T O X I C A T I NG  L I Q U O RS   o n  S U N D AY  ;  B i ll   t o 
prohibit  the  sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquors  on  Sunday  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  14. 
Motion,  That  the  Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time, 
and,  at  half-past  Five,  Debate  adjourned,  107.  Further 
adjourned,  117,  192,  200,  243. 

S A L F O RD  C O R P O R A T I ON   [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  249.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred to  the  Examiners,  249.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
not been  complied  with,  referred to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  263.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  276.  Report  read  ; 
Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  276.  Read  a second  time, 
and committed,  290.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  359. 
Considered,  as  amended, 380.  King's  Consent  signified; 
Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
397.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  417.  ( Cited  as  Salford 
Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

SALMON  and  FRESHWATER  FISHE RIES;  Bill   to  amend 
the  Law  relating  to  Salmon  and  Freshwater  Fisheries  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  153. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  176,  187,  193. 

SALMON  and  F R E S H W A T ER  F I SH ERIES  

(England  and 

Wales).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

S A L M ON 

F I S H E R I ES 

(  I r e l a n d  )  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  ; 
Bill  to  amend  the  Salmon  Fisheries (Ireland)  Acts;  pre­
sented,  and  ordered  to be  read  a second  time,  56.  Order 
for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  99. 

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S A R D I N I AN  L O A N. 

Y i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S A V I N GS  B A N K S,  &C.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

SAVINGS  B A N KS  a nd  F R I E N D LY  SOCIETIES'  D E F I C I E N­

CIES.  V i de  SUPPLY. 

SCARBOROUGH  GAS  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  24. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  30. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has  been  complied 
with ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  38..  Read  a second 
time,  and  committed,  53.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
130.  Considered,  as  amended,  147.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  158.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  233. 
( Cited as Scarborough  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

SCHOOL  B O A RD  E L E C T O R A TE   (Scotland);  Bill   to  admit 
to  the  School  Board  Electorate   of  Scotland  persons 
entitled  to  vote  for  the  County  Council  Election; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  34. 
Second  Reading  deferred, 47,  60.  Motion. That  the  Bill 
be  now  read  a  second  time,  and,  at  Midnight,  Debate 
adjourned,  73.  Further  adjourned,  77, 89,  100,  110,122, 
1 3 3,  1 5 0,  1 7 0,  1 8 1,  2 0 6,  2 2 8,  2 4 5,  2 6 3,  2 8 8,  3 0 6,  3 2 7, 
3 4 9. 

S C I E N T I F IC 

I N V E S T I G A T I O N,  &C.  

(United  Kingdom). 

V i de  SUPPLY. 

S C O T T I SH  A M E R I C AN  M O R T G A GE  C O M P A N Y,  L I M I T ED 

(substituted  Bill)  [ Lords']  ; to  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  16.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been complied with, 37.  Bill brought from the Lords, 233. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  234. 
Report, That  the  Standing Orders not previously  inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  245.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  256. 
Read  a second  time, and committed, 260.  Reported, with 
Amendments,  288.  Considered,  as amended,  307.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  317.   To 
which  the  Lords agree,  347.  ( Cited  as  Scottish  American 
Mortgage  Company,  Limited,  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
4 1 1. 

S C O T T I SH 

C E N T R AL 

P O W ER  

(substituted 
E L E C T R IC 
Bill)  T Lords]  ;  Report  on  Bill,  introduced  pursuant  to 
the  provisions  of  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have 
been  complied  with,  219.  Chairman   of  Ways  and 
Means reports, That  theiBill should  originate in the  House 
of  Lords,  220.  Bill  brought from  the Lords,  340.  Read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to 
the  Examiners,  340. 
Report,  That the  Standing  Orders not previously  inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read  a second 
time,  349.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  362. 
Reported,  with  Amendments, 404.  Standing  Orders  84, 
214,  215,  and  239 
suspended;  Bill  considered,  as 
amended;  Standing  Orders  223  and  243  suspended  ; 
Bill  read  the third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments, 
( Cited as Scottish 
410.  To  which the  Lords  agree, 418. 
Central Electric  Power  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

S C O T T I SH  E P I S C O P AL  C L E R GY  W I D O WS  a nd  O R P H A N S' 
FUND  ORDER  CONFIRMATION  :  B i ll   to  confirm  a  P r o­
visional  Order under  the  Private  Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899, relating   to  the  Scottish  Episcopal 
Clergy  Widows  and  Orphans'  Fund;  ordered;  pre­
sented  accordingly,  and  ordered  to  be  considered,  334. 
Considered,  350.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  353. 
Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  393. 
(Cited  as  Scottish 
Episcopal  Clergy  Widows  and  Orphans'  Fund  Order 
Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

S C O T T I SH  O N T A R IO  a nd  M A N I T O BA  L A ND  COMPANY, 

L I M I T ED   (substituted  Bill)  \_Lords]  ;  Report  on  Bill, 
introduced  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  the  Private 
Legislation  Procedure 
(Scotland)  Act,  1899,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  have  been  complied  with,  219. 

Chairman  of  Ways  and  Means  reports,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House   of  Lords,  220.  Bill 
brought  from  the Lords,  291.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  291.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with  ; Bill to be read  a second  time, 306.  Read 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  321.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  351.  Considered,  as amended,  362.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  376.  To 
(Cited  as Scottish  Ontario 
which  the  Lords  agree,  383. 
and Manitoba  Land  Company,  Limited,  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  412. 

S C U N T H O R PE 

U R B AN 

D I S T R I CT  W A T E   R 

[Lords]  ; 
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from the  Lords, 
193.  Read  the  first  time, and referred  to  the Examiners, 
194.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders,  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  200.  Read  a second time, and  committed, 
214.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  242.  Considered, 
as  amended,  264.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed, with 
Amendments,  273.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  289. 
(Cited  as  Scunthorpe  Urban  District  Water  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

SEA  FISHERIES.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

S E A F O R TH  a nd  S E F T ON  J U N C T I ON  R A I L W AY  ;  P e t i t i o n, 
and  Bill  ordered,  24.  Read  the  first  time,  30.  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  45.  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  71.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
145.  Considered,  as  amended,  158.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  171.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  404.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  405. 
(Cited  as  Seaforth  and  Sefton  Junction  Railway  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

S E C O N D A RY  E D U C A T I ON   (Scotland).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

S E C R E T A RY  f or  S C O T L A ND  O F F I C E.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

S E C R ET  S E R V I C E. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

SEFTON  a nd  S E A F O R TH  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  S E A F O R T H. 

S E L E CT  C O M M I T T E E S. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

SELECTION,  COMMITTEE  o f  ;  to  consist   o f  E l e v en  M e m­

bers ;  nominated,  33.  Vide  COMMITTEES. 

S E R J E A NT   A T  A R M S: 

missioners of  Police,  4. 

To  communicate  an  Order  to  the  Com­

S E W A GE  D I S P O S AL  

(Royal  Commission). 

Vide  A C­

COUNTS. 

S H A N G H AI  (Consular  Jurisdiction).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

SHEEP  SCAB;  Bill  to  amend  the  Diseases  of  Animals 
Act,  1894,   in  relation  to  Sheep  Scab  ;  presented,  and 
ordered  to be  read  a  second  time,  85.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  87.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed 
to  the  Standing  Committee  on  Trade,  &c.,  97.  Report 
of  names  of  Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee 
in respect of the Bill, 121.  Bill reported from the  Standing 
Committee,  with  Amendments;  Minutes  of  Proceedings 
to be printed;  day appointed for consideration, as amended, 
360.  Consideration,  as amended,  deferred, 370,  375, 379, 
385,  389,  396.  Bill  considered,  as amended,  404.  Read 
the  third  time, and  passed,  400.  Agreed  to by  the  Lords, 
with  an  Amendment,  418.  Lords'  Amendment  to  be 
(Cited
now  considered  ;  considered,  and  agreed  to, 421. 
as  Diseases  of  Animals  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

S H E F F I E LD 

a nd 

S O U TH 

Y O R K S H I RE 

N A V I G A T I ON 

[Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the 
House 

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[I903. 

S H E F F I E LD   and  S O U TH  Y O R K S H I R E,   8tc.^-coniinued. 

House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified 
to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  .  Bill  brought  from:  the 
Lords,  203.  Read  the  first  time,, and  referred,   to  the 
Examiners,  204.  Report,  That  the Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;.  Bill 
to  be  read  a second  time, 219.  Read  a second  time,  and 
committed,  231.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  267. 
Considered,  as amended,  290.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,,  303,  To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Sheffield  and  South  Yorkshire 
agree,  311. 
Navigation  Aet,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

Shropshire and  WorceBershire  Biectric  Power Bill),  289. 
Vide  infra. 

S H R O P S H I RE  a nd  W O R C E S T E R S H I RE  E L E C T R IC  P O W ER 

[Lords];  Bill  read'  the  first  time,  and  referred  to-the 
Examiners,  289.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied,  with;.  Bill 
to  be  read  a  second  time,  295.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  310.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  360. 
Considered,  as amended,  380.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  397.   To  which  the  Lords 
agree,  417. 
(Cited  as  Shropshire  and'  Worcestershire 
Electric  Power  Act,  .1903)  Royal  Assent,  425, 

SHEFFIELD  CORPORATION  ;  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
16.  Petition  for  Bill  referred   to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  25.  Report,  That,  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  5fi.  Report  read ; 
Bill  ordered,  58.  Read  the  first  time,  61.  Read  the 
second  time,  and  committed,  68.  Reported  from . t he 
Police  and  Sanitary  Committee,  with  Amendments,  266. 
Considered,  as  amended;  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
suspended;  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed  (New 
Title),  290.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lord?,,  with  Amend­
ments,  382.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  396. 
(Cited
as  Sheffield Corporation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

SHEPSHED  URBAN  DISTRICT  GAS  [  L o r d s  ];  R e p o r t,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  ; in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not  to  have  been  com­
plied  with,  16.'  Report  on  Petition' for  Bill^  That  the 
Standing  Orders  have - not  been  complied  with,  referred 
to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  16. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed 
with,  69.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  183.  Read 
the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  1,83. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  in­
quired  into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill  to  be  read a 
second  time,  195.  Bill read a second time, and committed,, 
214.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 242.  Considered,  as 
amended,  252.  Read,  the  third,  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  264.  To  which  the  Lords  agree,  269. 
(Cited  as  Shepshed Urban District  Council Gas  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

S H E R I F FS   o f 
P E T I T I O N S. 

t he  C I TY   o f  L O N D ON  P E T I T I O N. 

V i de 

• 

. . . . . ..  -.:; 

S H I P O W N E R S'  N E G L I G E N CE   (Remedies);  Bill  to  enlarge 
the  remedies  of  persons  injured  bv  the  negligence  of 
Shipowners  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  sedond 
time,  126.  Second  Reading  deferred,  175,  193. 

S H I P P I NG  C A S U A L T I E S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

SHOTS;  Bill  to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  Shops;  pre­

sented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  14.  Order 
for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  40. 

SHOPS  (NO. 2 );  Bill   to  amend  the  Law  relating  to  Shops ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  237. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  247,  260.  Day  appointed  for 
Second  Reading,  284. 

S H O PS  (Early  Closing)  [Lords]  ;  Bill,  intituled,  An  Act  to 
provide  for  the  earlier  closing   of  Shops ;  brought  from 
the  Lords,  139.  Read  the  first  time,  243. 
Second 
Reading  deferred,  260.  Day  appointed 
for  Second 
Reading,  284.  Second  Reading  deferred,  303,  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  332.  Second  Reading 
deferred,  246. 

S I N K I NG  F U N D S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

SITTING BOURNE  DISTRICT  GAS  ;  Petition,  and Bill  ordered, 
24.  Read the first time, and referred to the  Examiners, 30. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order 62  has  been complied  with; 
Bill  to be  read  a second  time, 38.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  ,committed,  53.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  109. 
Considered,  as amended,  129.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  138.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  233. 
(Cited  as 
Silting bourne District.  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 275. 

S I T T I N GS   o f  t he  H O U S E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S.  H O U S E. 

S M A L L:  D W E L L I N GS   (Acquisition)Bill 

to  amend  the  pro­

visions  of  the  Small  Dwellings  (Acquisition)  Act,  189 f9; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  90. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  150,  153,175.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  230. 
Second  Reading  deferred, 
247. 

S M A LL  H O L D E RS   (Scotland)  ;  Bill  to extend  to  Tenants  of 
Small  Holdings  the  benefits  of  the  Crofters  (Scotland) 
Acts;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a  se,cond.;time, 
19.  Second  Reading  deferred,  124,  175. 

SMALL  HOLDINGS  -; Bill to amend the  Small  Holdings  Act, 
1892 ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time, 
223.  Second  Reading  deferred,  302,  345,  387.

:

S O A N E 'S  M U S E U M, 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

SOLICITORS  ;  Bill to  amend the  Law  relating  to Solicitors  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  14. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  19.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be 
now  read  a  second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  six 
months  ;  Question proposed,  That " n ow  "stand  part,  and 
House  adjourned. Forty  Members  not  being  present,  37. 
Day,  appointed  for  resmnptioh  of  Debate,  40.  Debate 
adjourned,  51,  55,  68,  83,  88,  100,  105,  118,  128,  134, 
150,  i 7 5 , 1 8 5 , 1 9 9. 

' V '

. "  1

; V. 

;

.

;

'

SOLICITORS,(Scotland) ', Bill  to  'amend the  Law  relating 
to> Solicitors  t in  Scotland  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be 
read  a  second : time,  74.  Second  Reading  deferred,  91, 
100,  110,  122;  125,, 128;  143,  150,  167,  181,  19,1, 

.,; 

S O M A L I L A ND   (Despatches).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

SOMERSET  a nd  D I S T R I CT  E L E C T R IC  P O W ER 

[ Z O R J S]  ; 

Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in the House   of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
194.  Read  the first time, and referred  to  the  Examiners, 
194.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be read 
a  second  time,  200.  Read  a second  time, and  committed, 
214.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  343.  Considered, 
as  amended,  366.  Prince  of  Wales'Consent  signified; 
Bill  passed,  with  Amendments,  380.   To  which  the 
(Cited  as  Somerset  and  District 
Lords  agree,  393. 
Electric  Power  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

S H O P S,  E A R LY  C L O S I NG  o f.  V i de  E A R LY  C L O S I N G. 

S O U T II  A F R I C A. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

S H R O P S H I R E,  W O R C E S T E R S H I R E,  a nd  E A ST  D E N B I G H­

S O U TH  A F R I C AN 

L O AN 

a nd  W AR 

C O N T R I B U T I ON 

S H I RE  E L E C T R IC  P O W ER   [Lords];  Report,  That  the 
Bill should originate  in the  House of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords  (Title  changed  to 

[Guarantee]  ;  Motion  for  the  House   to  resolve  itself 
into  a  Committee  to consider of  authorising  the  Treasury 
to  guarantee,  on  the  security  of  the  Consolidated  Fund, 
the  interest  of  a Loan   to  be  "raised  by  the  Transvaal, 
and 

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S O U TH  A F R I C AN  L O A N,  & C , —c o n t i n u e d. 

. 

and  the  principal  of  any  such  Loan  by  means  of  the 
guarantee  of.  Sinking  Fund  payments;  after  King's 
Recommendation  signified,  Question  agreed  to,  141. 
Matter  considered 
in  Committee,  148,  Resolution 
reported,  and  agreed  to,  154.  Yide  infra. 

S O U TH  A F R I C AN  L O A N,  a nd  W AR 

C O N T R I B U T I O N; 

Bill  to  authorise  the  Treasury  to guarantee  the  payment 
of  a  Loan  to  be  raised  by  the  Transvaal,  and  to  provide 
for  the  application  of  any  Sums paid  by  that  Colony  or 
the  Orange. River  Colony towards  the  expenses  incurred 
.  by  S is  Majesty's  Government   in  or  incidental  t'o  the 
prosecution  of  the  late  War  in  South  Africa  ;  ordered 
upon  Resolution  reported  from  the  Committee   of  the 
whole  House  ;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first 
time,  154. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  166,  169,  180, 
1'87,  199,  211,  218,  221,  '235,  240,  251,  259,  272,  282, 
293,  302,  308,  .'516,  324,  336,  345,  351.  Bill  read  a 
second; time,  and  committed,  355.  Committee  deferred, 
in  Committee,  and  reported, 
364.  Bill  considered 
without  Amendment,  373. 
Third  Reading  deferred, 
379,  385,  389,  395.  Bill  read  the  third  time, and  passed, 
(Cited  as  South 
402.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  417, 
African  Loan  and  War  Contribution  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent, 424. 

, 

S O U T H A M P T ON  and.  D I D C OT  R A I L W A Y.  V i de  D I D C O T. 

SOUTHAMPTON.  H A R B O UR  

[Lords'];  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should originate in the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  173.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  173.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be  read a second  time, 
188.  Read  a second time, and committed, 200;  Reported, 
'  With  Amendments,  242.  Considered,  as  amended,  256. 
King's  Consent  signified;  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  268-   T o  which  the  Lords 
agree,  289. 
(Cited  as  Southampton Harbour  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  338. 

S O U TH  EASTERN  and  L O N D O N,  C H A T H A M,  a nd  D O V ER 

Lords];  Report,  That  the  Bill  should 
R A I L W A YS 
originate  in  t ;he  House  of  Lords,  10 
•i  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  202.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  203.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  not 
been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  289.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  304.  Bill  read  a 
time,  and'  committed,  317.  Reported,  with 
second 
Amendments,  339.  Considered,  as amended,  353.  Day 
appointed  for  Third  Reading,  366.  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  372;   To  which 
the  Lords  agree,'383. 
(Cited  us  South  Eastern  and 
London,  Chatham,  and Dover  Railways  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  412. : 

SOUTHEND  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  L O N D O N. 

S O U TH  L A N C A S H I RE  T R A M W A YS   [Lords];  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not   to  have  been  com­
plied  with,  16.  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred 
to the Select  Committee on  Standing  Orders, 16.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed  with, 
69..  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  202.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  203.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to be  read  a  second  time, 
219.  Read a second time, and committed, 231.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  275,  Considered,  as  amended,  295. 
Read.the  third  time,  and  passed, with  Amendments,  326. 
T o  which  the  Lords  agree,:  347. 
(Cited  as  South 
Lancashire  Tramways Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  4:11.   ; 

VOL.  158.- 

Sess.  1903. 

S O U TH 

S H I E L DS  C O R P O R A T I ON 

;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd  B i ll 
ordered,  24.  Read  the  first  time,  30.  Read  a  second 
time, and  committed,  39.  Reported,  witlj  Amendments, 
209.  Considered, as amended, 241.  Read the third time, 
and passed,  248.  Agreed to  by  the  Lords,  with  Amend­
ments,  375.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  385. 
(Cited 
as  South  Shields  Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
412. 

S O U TH  S H I E L D S,  S U N D E R L A N D,  a nd  D I S T R I CT  T R A M­

WAYS ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  24.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  30.  Report,  That 
Standing  Order  63  has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be 
read  a  second  time,  65.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
committed,  78.  Witnesses  ordered  to  attend 
the 
Committee  on  the  Bill,  157,  Reported,  Preamble  not 
proved,  202. 

S O U TH  S T A F F O R D S H I RE  T R A M W A YS  

[Lords];  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House   of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified not   to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
16.  Report;  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  69.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  309. 
Read the  first  time, and referred   to  the  Examiners,  309. 
Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  317.  Read  a second  time, and committed, 
334.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  359.  Considered, 
as amended, 376.  Read  the third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  390.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  417. 
(Cited  as South Staffordshire  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  425. 

SOUTHTOWN  a nd  G O R L E S T ON  G A S.  V i de  G O R L E S T O N. 

S O U TH  W A L ES  M I N E R AL  R A I L W AY   [Lords]'',  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate   in the House  of  Lords, 10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have  been  complied 
with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  145.  Read  the 
first time,  and  referred  to  the Examiners,  145.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
158.  Read a second time, and committed, 177.  Reported, 
without  Amendment,  202.  Considered,  214.  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  225. 
(Cited  as  South  Wales 
Mineral  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

S O U TH  W E S T E RN  a nd  I S LE   o f  W I G HT  JUNCTION  R A I L­

WAY  [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in 
the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought 
from  the  Lords,  291.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  291.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  not  previously  inquired 
into  have  not  been 
complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on 
Standing  Orders,  310.  Report,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  339.  Report  read; 
Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  339.  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  353.  Reported,  without  Amend­
ment,  404.  Considered ;  Standing  Orders  223  and  243 
suspended  ;  King's  Consent  signified  ;  Bill read  the  third 
time, and passed, 410. 
(Cited  as  South  Western  and  Isle 
of  Wight  Junction  Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
425. 

SotTTH  Y O R K S H I RE  J O I NT  R A I L W A Y S;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill ordered, 24.  Read  the first time, and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  30.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  78. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  94.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  172.  Considered,  as  amended,  196. 
Read  the third  time, and passed,  222.  Agreed   to by  the 
Lords,  with, Amendments,  382.  Lords'  Amendments 
( Cited as  South Yorkshire Joint  Railway 
agreed  to,  396. 
^  ,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

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S P E A K E R; 

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to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

540 

S P E A K E R: 

resumes  the  Chair  at  Four   of  the  clock, 

having  returned  from  the  House   o f  Peers,  3. 
ports  His  Majesty's  Speech   at  the  opening   of  the 
Session,  7.  Reads  His  Majesty's  Speech   to the House, 7. 

R e­

goes  up  to  the  House  of  Peers  to  attend 
His  Majesty,—At  the  opening   of  the  Session,  3.  On 
other  occasions   to  attend  the  Lords  Commissioners, 
92,  136,  275,  338,  410.   A t  the  end   of  the  Session,  424.  


reports  Royal  Assent   to  Bills,  92,  136, 

275,  338,  410,  424.  


acquaints  the  House  that  he  had  issued 

Warrants  for  New  Writs  during  the  Recess,   3. 

— 

j B S ue  Warrants  for  New  Writs,   3,  12,  &c. 

! 

puts 

this 
House  doth  agree with  the  Committee   in  the  outstanding 
Votes,  &c.,  pursuant   to  Standing  Order  15;  408. 

the  Question,  That 

forthwith 

tells  the  House  ;  and  Forty  Members  not.  

being  present,  adjourns  the  House,  57,  71,  86,  103,  113,  

119,  212.  A nd  Forty  Members not  beingpresent,  retires  

from  the  Chair  ;  and   at  F o ur   of  the  clock   on  a  Friday  

again  tells  the  House,  37.  


informs  the  House  that   he  had  received 
letters  relative   to  a  Sentence  on  a  Member 
(Arthur 
Lynch),   3.   T o  the  Imprisonment   of  a  Member  (Mr. 
M'Hugh),  219. 

S P E A K E R,  MR.  D E P U T Y: 

takes  the  Chair,  Mr.  Speaker  being  un­

to  peruse  the  Votes  and  license  the  printing 

avoidably  absent  owing   to  indisposition,  96,  107.  


thereof;  to  license the  printing  of  the Journal,  4. 

—— 

puts  the  Question,  pursuant   to  Standing 

his  nomination   of  temporary  Chairmen,  45. 

Order  11  ;  109. 

tells  the  House,  Notice  having  been  taken  


that  Forty  Members were  not  present, 57,  71, &c.  Again 
tells  the  House  at  Four   of  the  clock   on  a  Friday,  37.  


unavoidably  absent  owins:   to  indisposition,  


—— 

withholds  his  assent,  and  declines   to  put 

Question,  99. 

leaves  the  Chair   at  an  Afternoon  Sitting, 

there  being   no  further  business,  99. 

96,  107.  


Papers,  424. 

lays upon  the  Table,—List   of  Parliamentary 

Reports  from  Examiners   on  Bills  (Hybrid), 

That  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied 
with,  119,  &c.   On  Bills  (Provisional  Orders),  That   no 
Standing  Orders  are  applicable,  103,  &c.  That  the 
Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been  complied  with, 
155,  &c. 

on  Petitions  for  Bills,  That  the  Standing 
Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  16.   On  Petitions 
for  Bills  [Lords],  16.   On  Petitions  for  additional  pro­
vision,  That  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied' 
with,  93,  &c. 

on  Bills  (Private)  originating   in  the  Lords,  

That  the  Standing  Orders  have  been  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  15,  38.  Not   to  have  been  com­
plied  with,  16,  38,  &c.  That  the  Standing  Orders  not 
previously  inquired  into  have  been  complied  with,  106,  

219,  &c.  


o n 

the 
Standing  Orders  have  been  complied  with,  37.  Not 
complied  with,  38. 

substituted  Bills 

[Lords], 

That 

—  on  Bills  (Private),  That  Standing  Order   62  

has  been  complied  with,  38,  &c.  Standing  Order  6 3;  

39,  &c. 
Standing  Orders   62  and  63  ;  42,  &c. 
Standing  Order   66  not  complied  with,  42.  


p U t s  the  Question,  pursuant   to  Standing 

Order,  Closure   of  Debate,  51. 

puts  the  Question,  pursuant   to  Standing 

Order  11,   on  introduction   of  a  Bill,  109,  213,  335, 
347.   A s  to  appointment  of  a  Select  Committee,  56. 

—  withholds  his  assent   to  Closure,  64,  99, &c. 


YIDE  M E M B E R S. 

Q U E S T I O N S. 

— 

leaves  the  Chair   at  an  Afternoon  Sitting, 
there  being   no  further  business,  36,  45,  49,  88j  166, 
169,211. 


— 

adjourns  the  House,  pursuant  to  the  Order  

of  the  House,  362,  365,  371,  375,  379, 385,  390,  396,  404,  

410,  421,  424.  


at  Ten   of 

forthwith  the 
Question  necessary   to  dispose  of  the  Resolution  reported 
from  the  Committee   of  Supply  then  under  discussion, 
pursuant  to  Standing  Order  15  ;  407.  

the  clock  puts 

-­

S T A F F O R D S H I RE   and  W O R C E S T E R S H I RE  C A N AL  

[Lords];
Report,  That  the  Bill  should  originate   in  the  House   of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
145.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred   to the  Examiners, 
145.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  158.  Read  a  second  time, and  committed, 
177.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  202.  Considered, 
as  amended,  214.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  225.   T o  which  the  Lords  agree,  254. 
(Cited  as  Staffordshire  and  Worcestershire  Canal  Act, 
190.3)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

STANDING  O R D E R S: 
— 

—  Committee to  consist  of 

Thirteen  Members  ;  nominated,  33. 

discharged 
further  attendance   on  the  Committee;  another 

Member 

from 
Member  added,  57. 

._—— 

Reports  from  them,  55,  


69,  85,  97,  130,  145,  237,  253,  276,  296,  304,  339.  


Petitions  referred  

to 

them,  25,  43,  &c.  


Reports 

referred  

to 
them,-—That  the Standing  Orders have  not  been  complied  

with,  in  the  case  of  Petitions  for  Bills,  38,  &c.   Of 
In  the  case  of  Bills,  

Petitions  for  Lords'  Bills,  248.  
Standing  Order  66  not  complied  with,  42,  144.  
In  the  

case  of  Lords' Bills, 200, 245.  Substituted  Bills 
37.  
50,  65,  93,  &c.  


In  the  case   of  Petitions  for  additional  provision,  


[Lords],


— —  — 

Reports,  —  That 

the 
Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed  with,  in  the  case  

In  the  case   of  Petitions  for  Bills,  55,  56,  

of  Bills,  56.  
69,  130,  &c.   Of  Petitions  for  Lords'  Bills,  237.  
In  the  

case  of  leave  to  deposit  Petitions  for  Bills,  97,  237,  &c.  

In  the  case   of  Petitions  for  dispensing  with  Standing-

Order  1 2 9;  69,  85,  &c.  
additional  provision,  69,  85,  130,  &c.  


I n  the  case   of  Petitions  f or  


— 

— 

Reports,  —  That 

the 

Standing  Orders  ought  not   to  be  dispensed  with,  in  the  

case   of  leave  to  deposit  Petitions  for  Bills,  70. 
dispensing  with  Standing  Order  129  ;  276,  296,  &c.  


F or 

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S T A N D I NG  ORDERS—continued. 

Resolutions  agreed  to, 
70,  276,  &c.  Reports  to lie  upon  the  Table,  70,  276, &c. 

Reports  read,  and  Bills 
ordered,  56,  70,  253,  &c.  Bills  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  58,  167, &c. 

——— 

—  Standing  Orders  211, 
236,  and  237  suspended,  and  Committee  of  Selection 
to  appoint  a  Committee on  a Bill  forthwith,  295. 

• Standing  Orders  211 
and  236  suspended,  and  Committee  of  Selection  have 
leave  to  appoint  a  Committee  on  a  Bill,  &c.,  397. 

Standing  Orders  150 
and 173a to  apply  to Bills relating to  Police  and  Sanitary 
Regulations,  79. 

— -— 

Standing  Orders  39, 
129, and  130 suspended,  and time  for  depositing  Petitions 
against  Private  Bills,  &c.  extended  during  the  Recess 
(Easter),  113. 

(Whitsuntide),  212. 

suspended,  and  Bill  read  the  first time,  214,  215,  &c. 

: 

Standing  Order  193a 

S T A T U TE  L A  W  R E V I S I ON  

(Scotland) 

[Lords]  ;  Bill, 
intituled,   An  A ct  for  further  promoting 
the  revision 
of the  Statute  Law   by repealing  Enactments  which  have 
ceased  to  be  in  force,  or  have  become  unnecessary; 
brought  from  the  Lords,  247.  Read  the  first  time,  261. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  272,  279,  282,  294,  298,  302, 
306,  315,  320,  324.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  com­
mitted,  332.  Committee  deferred,  341,  348,  357,  362, 
365.  Order  for  Committee  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn, 
371. 

S T E AM  ENGINES   and  B O I L E RS  (Persons  in  Charge);  Bill 
to  grant  Certificates  to  persons  in  charge  of  Steam 
Engines  and  Boilers ;  presented,  and  ordered  to be  read 
a  second  time,  13.  Second  Reading  deferred,  93,  124, 
128,  146,  155,  170,  181,  187,  207. 

S T O KE  N E W I N G T ON  B O R O U GH  C O U N C I L;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill  ordered,  24.  Read  the  first  time,  33.  Read  a 
second  time, and  committed,  48.  Reported, with  Amend­
ments,  94.  Considered,  as  amended,  107.  Read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  114.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  183.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed 
(Cited  as  Stoke  Newington  Borough  Council 
to,  191. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

STONEHOUSE  G A S. 

V i de  P L Y M O U TH  a n d. 

Standing  Order
suspended,  and  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  414. 

  235 

S T O U R B R I D GE 
D U D L E Y. 

a nd 

D I S T R I CT 

T R A M W A Y S. 

V i de 

•— 

:

Standing  Order 

243 

suspended,  and Bills  passed,  295. 

— — 

Standing  Orders  84, 
214,  215,  and  239  suspended;  Bill  considered  ;  Standing 
Orders  223  and  243  suspended,  and  Bill  passed,  317, 
410. 

Standing  Orders  223 
and  243  suspended,  and  Bills  passed,  after  consideration 
of  Bills,  as amended,  200,  290. 

—  —	 

Standing  Orders  211, 
223,  236,  237,  and  243  suspended,  and  Bill  reported, 
without  Amendment  ;  read  the  third  time,  and  passed, 
416. 

—	 

Standing  Orders  220 
and  246,  relating  to  Private  Bills  (Lords'  Amendments), 
suspended  for  the  remainder  of  the  Session,  397. 

— — 

Three to be the  Quorum 

o f t he  Committee  for  the  remainder   of  the  Session,  241. 

Motions  for  Adjourn­

ment  of  the  House  stand  over,  under  Standing  Order 
10 ;  49,  189, 240. 

Question  put,  pursuant 
to  Standing  Order  No.  15 ;  76,  407,  408.  Pursuant  to 
Standing  Order  No.  11  ;  56,  109,  213,  335, 347. 

consideration 
of  a Bill postponed  at a quarter-past Two, under  Standing 
Order  No.  8 ;  366. 

Further 

amended,  repealed,  and 
New  Standing  Order  made  (Private  Business),  368. 
Further  amended,  383. 

S T R A B A N E,  R A P H O E, 

a nd  C O N V OY  R A I L W AY  ; 
of  Lords'  Amendments  deferred,  405. 

sideration 
Lords'  Amendments  considered;  Proceedings 
rupted  by  Message  to  attend the Lords  Commissioners, 
410.   At  a  quarter-past  Two  Proceedings  postponed, 
412.  Lords' Amendments  further  considered, and  agreed 
(Cited  as  Strabane,  Raphoe,  and  Convoy
to,  414. 
Railway  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425.  Vide  infra. 

inter­

c o n­

S T R A B A NE  a nd  L E T T E R K E N NY  R A I L W A Y;  R e p o rt

o n 
Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not 
been  complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  16.  Petition  for  Bill  referred   to 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  25.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed  with, 
56.  Report  read;  Bill  ordered,  56.  Read  the  first 
time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  57.  Report,  That 
Standing  Order  67  has  been  complied  with,  144.  That 
Standing  Order  66  has not  been  complied  with ;  Report 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
144.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Order  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  164.  Report  read;  Bill   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  167.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
177.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  261.  Considered, 
as amended,  279.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  289. 
Agreed  to  by 
(Title 
changed to Strabane, Raphoe,  and  Convoy  Railway  Bill), 
404.  Vide  supra. 

the  Lords,  with  Amendments 

S T R A I TS  S E T T L E M E N T S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

STREET  TRAFFIC  REGULATION   ;  B i ll   t o  p r o v i de  f or  the 
regulation  of  Traffic in  Streets;  presented,  and  ordered 
to be  read  a second  time,  74.  Second  Reading  deferred, 
157,  170,  187,  193. 

as  amended, 

to 

be 

S T R I K ES  and  L O C K - O U T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

printed,  370. 

Standing  Order  made 
as  to  postponement  of  Proceedings  on  a  Bill  (Port 
of  London)  till next  Session,  421. 

S T R O UD  D I S T R I CT 

a nd  C H E L T E N H AM 

T R A M W A YS  ; 

Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  30. 
Read  a second  time,  and  committed,  42.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  148.  Considered,  as  amended  (changed 
to  Stroud  and  District  Tramways Bill),  177.  Vide  infra. 

STATIONERY,  & c.  Y i de  SUPPLY. 

S T A T I S T I C AL  A B S T R A C T S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

VOL.  158.-  Sess.  1903. 

STROUD 

and  DISTRICT 

TRAMWAYS   ;  B i ll 

the 
third  time,  and  passed  (New  Title),  192.  Agreed   to 
by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  377.  Lords'  Amend­
ments  agreed  to,  390. 
Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  425. 

(Cited  as  Stroud  and  District 

read 

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S U EZ 

2 

 
 
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I N D EX   JO  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  "VOLUME, 

. [190s. 

S U EZ  C A N A L.  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

SUGAR.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

SUGAR  CONVENTION  ;  Motion,  That  leave   be  given   to 
bring  in  a  Bill   to  make  provision  for  giving  effect  to  a 
Convention  signed   on  the  Fifth  day   of  March,  Nineteen 
hundred  and  two,   in  relation  to  Sugar;  Mr.  Speaker 
puts  the  Question  (pursuant  to  Standing  Order  No.  11), 
and  Bill  ordered;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the 
first  time,  213.  Second  Eeading  deferred,  218,  221,  224, 
235,  240,  251,  259,  272,  282,  293,  302,  315,  321,  336, 
345,  356.  Motion,  That  the  BUI   be  now  read  a  second 
"  three  months,"  and 
t i m e;  Amendment  proposed, 
Debate  adjourned;  resumed,  and  further  adjourned,  361. 
Resumed;  Amendment  not  made   on  Division;  Main 
Question  put; Bill read  a second time, and  committed, 364. 
Committee  deferred,  378,  383.  Bill  considered   in  Com-
mittee, 384.  Further  considered  in  Committee  ;  Question 
put  (pursuant   to  Standing  Order,  Closure   of  Debate)  ; 
Bill  reported,  without  Amendment,  387.  Motion,  That 
the  Bill   be  now  read  the  third  t i m e;  Amendment 
proposed,  " t h r ee  months,"  but  not  made   on  Division  ; 
Main  Question  put,  and  agreed   to  ;  Bill  read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  394.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  410. 

(Cited  as  Sugar  Convention Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
411. 

SUGAR  CONVENTION 

[Expenses  and  Duties] 

;  Motion 
for  the  House   to  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to 
consider  of  authorising  the  payment,  out   of  moneys   to 
be  provided  by  Parliament.,   of  certain  expenses   of  the 
Permanent  Commission,  in  pursuance  of  any  A ct   of  the 
present  Session   to  make  provision  .for  giving  effect   to  a 
the  5tli  day,  of  March  1902,   in 
Convention  signed 
relation  to  Sugar,  and   of 
imposing  certain  Duties   in 
pursuance  of  such  A c t;  after  King's  Recommendation 
signified,  Question  agreed  to,  366.  Matter  considered 
in  Committee,  374.  Resolution  reported,  and  agreed   to 
on  Division,  378. 

S U N D AY  T R A D I NG  

(Scotland);  Bill  for  the  regulation 
and  control   of  Sunday  Trading   in  Scotland;  presented, 
Second 
and  ordered   to  be  read  a  second  time,  112. 
Reading  deferred,  122,  128,  134,  143,  161,  176,  191, 
200. 

S U N D E R L A ND  D I S T R I CT  a nd  S O U TH  S H I E L DS  R A I L W A Y.

V i de  SOUTH  S H I E L D S.


S U P E R A N N U A T I O N S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

P O OR 

L A W.

'  S U P P L Y. 

S U P P L Y: 

•• •  ,.  — H o u s  e  will,  upon  a  future  day,  resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to  consider   of  the  Supply , to  be  granted 

to  His  Majesty,  36.  Estimates  referred,  36. 

" 

Committee  deferred;  47,  49,  83,  88,  98,  102,  110,  121,  ,127,  134,  142,  146,  149,  154,  169,  175,  179, 
184,  188,  198,  206,  211,  223,  235,  238,  241,  251,  255,  259,  272,  278,  282,  294,  298,  302,  315,  319,  324,  345,  357,  362, 
365,  384,  389. 

— r 

Considered  in Committee,  40,  41,  44,  57,  59,  62,  67,  70,  72,  74,  90,  95,  104,  116,  118,  137,  160,  173,  189. 

217,  227,  243,  261,  262,  284,  305,  327,  335,  347,  368,  370,  377,  391. 

_ —  — 

Considered  in  Committee,  and  Committee  report  Progress  :  —  British  Protectorate 

Grant  in  A i d,  41.  A r my  Estimates,  57.  Warlike  and  other  Stores,  90.  P ay  of-
Printing  and  Stationery,  &c.,  116.  Post  Office  Services,  137. 
Temporary
Commissions,  217.  Local  Government  Board,  227.  Public  Education  ( Scotland),  244.  Local  Government  Board 
(Scotland),  262. 
Criminal  Prosecutions   in  Ireland,  336.  Foreign  Office, 348.  ^Embassies  and  Missions  Abroad,  370. 

Secretary  for  Scotland  Office,  305.  W ar  Office, 327.  Department   of  Agriculture  (Ireland),  335. 

Post  Office  Packet  Service,  160. 

(South  Africa), 
the  Medical  Establishment,  96. 

—  —  ( N a vy  Estimates).—Motion,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave  the  Chair;  Amendment  proposed  (Naval 
Training),  but  not  made   on  Division;  Main  Question  proposed,  and,   at  half-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned,  66. 
Resumed;  Main  Question  put,  and  agreed   to  ;  Navy  Estimates  considered   in  Committee,  67. 

< 

( A r my  Estimates).—Motion,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave  the  C h a i r;  Amendment  proposed  (Army
Training),  but  not  made  ;  Main  Question  proposed,  and,   at  half-past  Seven,  Debate  adjourned  ;  resumed;  adjourned, 
54.  Resumed  ;  Main  Question  put,  and  agreed   to  ;  Army  Estimates  considered   in  Committee,  56. 

,  

; —  (Civil  Service  Estimates).—Motion,  That  Mr.  Speaker   do  now  leave, the  Chair  ;  Amendment  proposed 
the  W o r k i ng  Classes  A c ts  administration),  but  not  m a d e;  Main  Question  put,  and  agreed   to  ;  Civil 

(Housing   of 
Services  Estimates  considered   in  Committee,  104. 

Motions  withdrawn  ;  A r my  (Provision,  Forage,  &c.),  137; 

—; 

—  Petition  for  A id  (British  Museum), referred   to  the  Committee,  53. 

i 

<  — 

—  House,  according   to  Order,  resolves  itself  into  the  Committee,  40,  &c.  Accordingly,  56,  &c. 

—  

— —  Resolutions  reported,  and  agreed  to,  45,  46,  79,  &c. 

Resolutions  of  former  day  read,  and  Bill  ordered  (ARMY  (Annual)  BILL),  80. 

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SUPPLY—continued. 

Resolutions   to  be  reported,  41,  &c.  Supply  closed,  39L 

Question  put  (pursuant   to  Standing  Order,  Closure   of  Debate),  59,  368.  Original  Question,  368. 

Closure  claimed,  but  assent  withheld,  59,  244. 

Resolutions   to  be  reported •,;  Committee  ask  leave   to  sit  again,  41,  44,  &c.  Committee  also  report 

Progress,  90,  217,  &c.  Committee  report  Progress, 41,  51,  &c. 

Reception   o f  Reports  deferred,  63,  64,   67  (three  Reports),   72  (three  Reports),  73,   77  (two  Reports),  121 
(three  Reports),  127  (three  Reports),  131  (three  Reports),  134  (three  Reports),  138  (three  Reports),  142  (three 
Reports),  146  (three  Reports),  151 
(three  Reports),  154  (three  Reports),  161  (two  Reports),  175  (two  Reports) 
179,180  (two  Reports),  184  (three  Reports),  188  (three  Reports),  190  (two  Reports),  193,  198  (four  Reports),  206 
(five Reports),  223,  294,  298,  302,305,  308,  315,  316,  319,  320,  324,  327  (twoReports),  336  (two  Reports),  341  (three 
Reports),  345  (three  Reports),  351  (three  Reports),  357  (three  Reports),  362  (three  Reports),  365  (three  Reports), 
370  (three  Reports),  374  (two  Reports),  374,  384  (six  Reports),  395  (six  Reports). 

Order,  That  Three  additional  days   be  allotted  to  the  business  of  Supply,  343. 

-r-r—  Order,  T h a t on  this  day,  notwithstanding  anything   in  Standing  Order  15,  business  other  than  business 
of  Supply  may   be  taken  before  Midnight;  and  business   in  Committee  or  Proceedings  oh  Report   of  Supply  may   be 
taken  after  MidnigKt,  391.   •:•  A nd  Proceedings   on  Report   of  Supply,  406. 

Order,  That  the  Civil  Service  Supplementary  Estimates,  1903-4 

(New  Services)^  and  A r my  Excess 

Vote,  1901-2,  may   be  considered  in  Committee  of  Supply  at  the  Evening  Sitting  after  Midnight,  377. 

— 

Allotted  D a y s : — F i r st  (12th  March),  62.  Second  (19th  March),  74.  Third  (23rd  March),  79.  Fourth 
(26th  March),  90.  Fifth  (30th  March),  95. 
Seventh  (30th  April),  137.  Eighth 
(11th  M a y ),  160.  Ninth  (14th  May),  173.-  Tenth  (21st  M a y ),  189.  Eleventh 
Twelfth 
(25tn  June),  261.  Fifteenth  (2nd  July),  284. 
(11th  June),  227.'  Thirteenth  (18th  June),  243.  Fourteenth 
Sixteenth  (9th  July),  305.  Seventeenth  (16th  J u l y ),  327.  Eighteenth  (20th  July),  335.  Nineteenth  (23rd  J u l y ), 
347.  Twentieth  (30th  July),  368.  Twenty-first  (3rd  August),  377.  Twenty-second  (6th  August),  391.  Twenty-
third  (10th  August),  406. 

(21st  April),  116. 

(8th  June),  217. 

Sixth 

Resolutions  of the Committee  of Supply;—Relating  to9 

Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

Page. 

46, 

Excess  (Supplementary) 

A R M Y  . 

3  March: 

11  March; 

' 

Resolution  read   a) 
second time;  Amend-
ment 
proposed, 
"232,761";  Amend-
ment  not  made  on 
Division;  Resolution 
agreed to, 72.  Report 
read;  Bill  ordered, 
8Q. 
V. 
ARMY 
(ANNUAL)  BILL. 

Land  Forces,  not  exceeding  235,761,  all  ranks,  maintained  for 
the  Service   of  the  United  Kingdom   of  Great  Britain  and 
Ireland  at  Home  and  Abroad,  excluding  His  Majesty's 
Indian  Possessions,  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day   of 
March  1904 

•  -

'  -

-

-

-

-

(Report  deferred,  63,  67.) 

VOL.   158.. 

Sess.  1903. 

Agreed   to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

44 

£>  s.  d. 

100 

59 

(Question put, 

pursuant to 

Standing 

Order, 

Closure of 

Debate.) 


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544 

SUPPLY—continued. 

Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

Page. 

Agreed  to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

£ 

s.  d. 

ARMY—continued. 

12  March: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

72. 	

Pay  and  Allowances,  &c. 

-

-

-

62 

9,647,000 

-

(Report  deferred,  64, 67.) 

(Question  put, 
pursuant to 
Standing 
Order, 
Closure of 
Debate.) 

72. 	

Retired  Pay,  &c. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

62 

1,638,000 

-

~ 

Evening  Sitting. 

(Report  deferred,  67.) 

(Question  put, 
pursuant to 
Standing 
Order, 
Closure of 
Debate.) 

98. 

Works,  Buildings,  and  Repairs,  at  Home  and  Abroad 

90 

1,920,000 

-

26  March: 

30  March  : 

98. 

• 

Warlike  and  other  Stores 

-

Chelsea  and  Kilmainham  Hospitals

Superannuation  Allowances

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

95 

95 

96 

4,820,000 

1,745,000 

195,000 

3  A  ugust: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

Provisions,  Forage,  and other  Supplies 

Militia:  Pay,  Bounty,  &c.

-

-

-

-

-

377 

377 

377 

6,895,000 

907,000 

480,000 

Resolutions agreed 
to  with  other  out-' 
standing  Votes,  408.  


V 

(Report  deferred,  395.) 

Evening  Sitting. 

Medical  Establishment

Transport  and  Remounts 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

postponed,  Clothing  Establishments  and  Services 


Excesses,  1901-2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

\ 	

(Report  deferred,  395.) 

Resolutions 

re­

ported ;  first  two and 
Fourth  Eesolutions 
agreed  t o;  Third  Be­
.solution 
403.  Agreed  to  with  

other 
outstanding 
Votes,  408. 

•  377 

1,280,000  •-

-

. 

-

-

377 

378 

378 

378 
On  Division. 

530,000 

1,838,000 

1,822,900 

100 

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Agreed  to.  


Page. 

Resolution  agreed 
to  with  other  out- ' 
standing  Votes.  408.  i 

SUPPLY—continued. 

ARMY—continued. 

6  August: 

That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £783,000,   be  granted  to  His 
Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1904,  for  Expenditure  on  the  following  Army  Services, 
including  Army  (Ordnance  Factories),  viz.:— 

Establishments  for Military  Education 

Miscellaneous  Effective  Services 

War  Office:  Salaries  and  Miscellaneous  Charges 

Army  (Ordnance  Factories) 

Agreed  to 
in 
Committee. 

Slims  Granted. 

Page. 

£ 

i.  4­

Quest ion 
^  a g i e e d to 
(  on  Divi-
sion.  392 

' 

134,500 

62,000  • 

331,500 

255,000 

783,000 

-

N A V Y. 

16  March: 

127,100  Men  and  Boys  for  the  Sea  and  Coast  Guard  Services, 
for  the year  ending   on  the  31st  day  of  March  1904,  including 
19,806  Royal  Marines 

67 

(Report  deferred,  73,  77.) 

17  March: 

Seamen  and  Marines :  Wages 

70 

6,312,800 

-

proposed, 

Resolution  read  a, 
second  time ;  Amend- j 
ment 
"  122,500,"  and  with- I 
Resolution   1 
drawn; 
to,  79.  V. 
agreed 
(ANNUAL) 
ARMY 
BILL. 

Resolution  read  a 
second  time,  and  day 
appointed 
con­
sideration,  72.  Con-
side  ed  and  agreed 
to,  80. 

for 

18  March: 

80. 

Half-pay,  &c. to  Officers of  the  Navy  and  Marines 

Civil  Pensions  and  Gratuities 
(Report  deferred,  77.) 

98. 

Naval  and  Marine  Pensions,  Gratuities,  &c. 

26  March: 

Medical  Services 

Martial  Law  -

-

-

-

-

72 

72 

91 

91 

91 

784,300 

350,100 

1,186,300 

259,000 

15.500 

30  March: 

98. 

Works,  Buildings,  and  Repairs,  at Home  and  Abroad 

Victuals  and  Clothing 

95 

95 

1,502,000 

2,292,500 

VOL.  158.  —  Sess.  1903. 

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i. • 

Reported.  and 
Agreed  to. 

' 

Page. 

210. 

SUPPLY—continued. 

NAVY—continued. 

14  May: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

Agreed   to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

£ 

1  s.

d. 

Shipbuilding,  Repairs,  Maintenance,  &c.  (Personnel) 

173 

2,991,800 

(Report  deferred,  175,  180,  184,  188,  190,  198,  206.) 

211. 

Shipbuilding,  Repairs,  Maintenance,  &c.  (Materiel)

173 

4.786,700 

Evening  Sitting. 

l 

1 

(Report  deferred,  179,184,188,  190,  198,  206.) 

' 

2  Jidy. 

Shipbuilding,  Repairs,  Maintenance,  &c.  (Contract  W o r k) 

Naval  Armaments  ­

Resolution  agreed 
to  with  other  oat-/ 
) 
standing  Votes,  408. 

\ 

Educational  Services

-

-

-

-

-

Royal  Naval  Reserve

-

-

-

-

-

Miscellaneous  Effective  Services

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

C I V I  L  S E R V I C E  S  AND  R E V E N U  E 

D E P A R T M E N T S  . 

2  March: 

C L A SS   I . 

44. 

R o y al  Palaces  and  Marlborough  House  (Supplementary) 

Prisons  (England  and  Wales)  (Supplementary) 

C L A SS 

I I I  . 

Indian  Coronation  Guests 

C L A SS  V I I  . 

J 
i 

CLASS 

I I  . 

Mercantile!  Marine  Fund  (Supplementary) 

Embassies  and  Missions  Abroad  (Supplementary) 

CLASS   V . 

j 

j 

Evening  Sitting. 

45. 

British  Protectorate  in  East  Africa  (Supplementary) 

! 

CLASS  I I  . 

General  Valuation

  and  Boundary  Survey  (Ireland)  (Supple­

mentary) 

• 

. 

CLASS 

I V  . 

Board  of  Education  (Supplementary) 

_ 

National  Education  (Ireland)  (Supplementary)

Resolutions  read a"\ 
second  time;  First  ( 
Resolution agreed to ;  / 
Second,  on  Division, 
. 
•ili.  _ 

.. 

i 

.

3  March  ; 

Colonial  Office (Supplementary) 

-

-

Colonial  Services  (Grant  in  Aid)  (Supplementary)  -

284 

284 

284 

284 

284 

40 

40 

40 

9,571,500

3,206,100

69,400

116,100

297,500

409,500 

306,400 

7,500 

2 0 , 3 00 

70,000 

41 
On  Division. 

2,000 

41 

41 

41 

41 

41 

44 

' 

10,000

69,600

620 

: 

292,807

28,000

3 , 7 0 0­

44 
On  Division. 

j  1 , 0 1 6 , 0 00 

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Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

SU  PPLY—continued. 

Agreed   to 
in 
Committee 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

C I V IL  S E R V I C E S -c o n t i n u e d. 

Page. 

s.  d. 

72. 

Civil  Services  (Excess),  1901-2 

70 

7715 

5 

17  March 

Motion,  That  this' 
House doth agree with 
the  Committee in  the  C I V IL  S E R V I C ES  AND  R E V E N UE  D E P A R T M E N T S, 
Resolution;  and  lXi­
Estimates,  1903-4  (Vote   on  Account) 
hate  adjourned,  81. 
Resumed,  and  Reso­
lution  agreed  to,  81. 

19.  March:

74  &  76  

(At  Afternoon  

and  Evening  

Sittings.) 

20,265,000 
(Question  put,  pursuant  to 
Standing  OwteriSTo. 13;) 

21  April: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

C L A SS   I . 

Royal  Palaces  (to  complete)

-

-

-

-

-

-

Royal  Parks  and  Pleasure  Gardens  (to  complete) 

Houses   of  Parliament  Buildings  (to  complete)  ­

Miscellaneous  Legal  Buildings  (to  complete) 

-

-

-

A rt  and  Science  Buildings,  Great  Britain  (to  complete) 

doth 

this 
agree 

Public  Buildings,  Great  Britain  (to  complete)

Resolutions  read  a 
second  time;  First 
Resolution  agreed to ;  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Buildings  (to  complete) 
Motion,  Tb;it 
House 
with  the  Committee  Post  Office  and  Post  Office  Telegraph  Buildings  (to  complete) 
in the  Second Resolu­
tion  ; and, at half-past 
Seven,  Debate  ad­
journed,  149.  Further 
adjourned,  151,  154,' 
160.  Resumed;  Re­
solution  agreed 
t o; 
nine  subsequent  Re­
solutions  agreed  to  ; 
of 
consideration 
Twelfth 
Resolution 
deferred, 165.  Again 
deferred,  169,  175, 
180,  184,  188,  198> 
206. 
Resolution 
agreed  to.  210.= 

Harbours  under  the  Board   of  Trade  (to  complete)

Harbour   of  Refuge   at  Peterhead  (to  complete) 

Survey   of  the  United  Kingdom  (to  complete)

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

116 

40,600 


51,400 


27,700 


36,120 


30,150 


37,500 


339,000 


222,000 


119,019 


14,204 


17,980 


C L A SS 

I I. 

Board   of  Agriculture,  and  K ew  and  Botanic  and  Pleasure 

Gardens  (to  complete)

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

_ 

(Report  deferred,  121,  127,  131,  134,  138,  142.) 

116 

48,288 

-

Evening  Sitting. 

160. 

Stationery,  Printing,  &c.  (to  complete) 

-

-

-

Treasury  (to  complete)  -

-

-

(Report  deferred;  121,  127,  131,  134,  138,  142,  146,  151, 

154,  161,  206.) 

i 

VOL.  1 5 8 . — S e s s.  1903. 

116 

117 

;  381,333 

52,264 

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548 

SUPPLY—continued. 

C I V IL  S E R V I CE S—continued. 

Agreed  to 
in 
Committee 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

£ 

s.  d. 

22  April: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

C L A SS  I I  . 

\ 

Board  of  Trade  (to  complete) 

-

-

-

118 

1 3 9 , 3 95 

(Report  deferred,  121,  127,  131,  134,  138,  142,  146,  151, 

1 5 4,  1 6 1,  1 6 6,  1 6 9,  1 7 5,  1 8 0,  1 8 4,  1 8 8,  1 9 8 , 2 0 6 .  

) 

Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

Page. 

consideration 

Resolution  read  a" 
second time,  and  fur­
ther 
postponed, 210.  Fur­
ther  postponed,  218, 
223,  227,  229,  236, 
244,  251,  255,  259, 
266,  271,  278,  282.  ( 
Resolution 
further  / 
considered;  Amend­
ment  proposed, 
to 
leave out  "^139,395  " 
a n  d 
i n s e r  t 
"  £139,295,"  but  not 
made  on  Division; 
Resolution  agreed  to, 
385. 

Resolution  read  a^ 
second  time;  Amend­
ment  proposed, 
l e a v  e 
"  £6.267,500 " 
insert  "£6,267,400,"  ' 
and withdrawn;  Re­
solution  agreed 
166. 

to 
o u  t 
and 

to, 

11  May: 

R E V E N U  E  D E P A R T M E N T S  . 

Post  Office  Services  (to  complete)  ­

21  May: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

C L A SS  I I I  . 

6 , 2 6 7 , 5 00

1 60 
(Question  put, 
pursuant to 
Standing 
Order, 
Closure  of 
Debate.) 

211. 

Supreme  Court   of  Judicature  (to  complete) 

Land Registry  (to  complete)

-

-

-

-

County  Courts  (to  complete)  ­

Metropolitan  Police  (to  complete)

-

-

-

(Report  deferred,  193,  198,  206.) 

1 89 

189 

1 89 

189 

-

-

-

-

1 8 0 . 1 18

2 8 , 1 44

25,000

26,390

2 1 0. 

Prisons (England  and Wales  and Colonies) 

1 90 

375,897 

Evening  Sitting. 

C L A SS 

I I I  . 

8  June: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

R E V E N U  E  D E P A R T M E N T S. 

220. 

220. 

221. 

Customs  (to complete) 

, 

Inland  Revenue  (to  complete) 

-

Post  Office  Packet  Service  (to  complete) 

-

-

-

-

216 

2 17 

217 

563,000 

1.370,500 

536,790 

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Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

Page. 	

SUPPLY—continued. 

•  C I V IL  SERVICES—continued. 

8  June—continued. 

Evening  Sitting. 

R E V E N UE  D E P A R T M E N T S. 

o  . 

A g r e ed   to j 
1 
in 
j

Committee. 


Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

£ 

s.  d. 

235. 

Post  Office Telegraph  Service  (to  complete) 

» 

217 

2,549,430 

-

CLASS  I V. 

' 

British  Museum,  &c.  (to  complete)

  -

-

-

-

-

National  Gallery,  &c.  (to  complete) 

-	

National  Portrait  Gallery  (to  complete)  -

-

-

-

-

-

Wallace  Collection  (Hertford  House)  (to  complete)  	

Scientific  Investigation,  &c.  (to  complete) 

-

-

2 3 6. 	

Universities  and  Colleges,  &e.,  Great  Britain,  and  Intermediate 

Education  ( Wales)  (to  complete)  -

- • • -

-

(Report  deferred, 223,  227,  229.) 

235. 	

Local  Government  Board  (to  complete) 

-

11  June : 

C L A SS 

I I. 

25  June: 

C L A SS  1 1. 

217 	

217 

217 

217 

217 	

217 

88,619 

7,027 

2,445 

3,281 

23,780 

-

-

-

-

-

77,100 

-

227 
(At  Afternoon 
and  Evening 
Sittings.) 

136,907 

-

2 7 1. 

Home  Office  -

-

-

-	

262 

96,499 

-

2  July; 

to  with 
outstanding 

Agreed 
other 
Votes  in  Class  II.  on  Woods,  Forests,  and  Land  Revenues,  Office  of  (to  complete) 
Division  ;  Question  /
put, 
pursuant 
Standing 
No.  15:  408. 

Charity  Commission,  England  and  Wales  (to  complete) 

to 
Order 

/ 

-

CLASS 

I I. 

-

284 

284 

13,869 

15,312 

-

-

to  with 
Agreed 
other 
outstanding 
Votes  in  Class III  on 
Division  ;  Question  Broadmoor  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum  (to  complete)  	
put,  pursuant 
Standing 
No.  15;  408.  


to 
Order 

Reformatory and Industrial Schools,  Great Britain  (to  complete) 

CLASS 

I I I. 

C L A SS  V I I. 

Temporary  Commissions 

to  with 
outstanding  Miscellaneous  Expenses

Agreed 
other 
Vote?  in  Class  VII.  ; 
Question  put,  pur­
suant  to  Standing  Repayments  to  Local  Loans
Order No.  15;  408. 

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-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Saint  Louis  Exhibition,  1904  (Grant  in  Aid) 

-

Bankruptcy  Department  of  the  Board  of  Trade  (to  complete)  -

CLASS 

I I. 

Lunacy  Commission  (to  complete)  -

to  with 
outstanding  Mint  (to  complete) -

Agreed 
other 
Votes  in  Class  II.  on 
Division  ;  Question  National  Debt  Office  (to  complete)
put, 
Standing 
No.  15 ;  408. 

Public  Record  Office  (to  complete)

to 
Order 

pursuant 

-

-

-

-	

-

  -

-

-

-

-

-

-
(Report  deferred,  294,  298,  302,  305,  308,  316,  320,  324, 
'  327,  336,  341,  345,  348,  351,  357,  362,  365,  370,  375, 

  -

-

-

-

-

2 8  4 

2 84 

284 

284 

284 

284 	

284 

284 

284 

284 

284 

116,635 

-

2 1 , 5 21 

-

2 7 , 0 00 

-

14,261 

19,359 

30,000 

9 

10,061 

16 

-

-

-

-

-

-

7 , 4 93 

-

14,158 

-

Vol,.  158. 

Sess.  1903.  	

378,  384,  395.) 

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I N D EX  Jo  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH   "VOLUME,  . 

[190s. 

Reported,  and  

Agreed  to.  


Page. 

SUPPLY—continued. 

C I V I  L  SERVICES—cowtfwKerf. 

Agreed   to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

d. 

to  with 
Agreed 
other 
outstanding 
Votes  in  C i te  f V:  -, 
Question  put,  pur- , 
suant 
Order  No. 
Division,  408. 

IS,  on [ 
J 

to  Standing 

to  with 
Agreed 
other 
outstanding 
Votes  in  Class,  IV.  ; 
Question  put,  pur-'\ 
suant  to  Standing 
Order  No.  15.  on 
Division,  408. 

' 

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9  July: 

CLASS 

I V. 

. 

Board  of  Education  (to  complete). 

l  '  -1 

-

- 

-•  V  ~ 

(Report  deferred,  315,319,  324,  327,336,  341,345,  348, 

351,  357,  362,  365,  370,  378,  384,  395.) 

305 

(At  Evening  

Sitting.) 


5,249,806 

' 

20  July: 

Afternoon  Sittiiig. 

C L A SS 

i V. 

National  Education  in  Ireland  (to  complete)  -

Endowed  Schools  Commissioners,  Ireland 

r 

National  Gallery,  Ireland,  &c. 

Queen's  Colleges,  Ireland 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3 35 

335 

335 

335 

617,101 

530 

707 

2,300 

30  July: 

Afternoon  Sitting. 

to  witlT; 
Agreed 
other 
outstanding  S 
Votes  in  Class  IV.  ; [ 
Question  put,  pur- }
suant  to  Standing i 
Order  No.  15; 
on  j 
Division,  408. 

: 

C L A SS 

I I. 

Colonial  Office  (to  complete) 

-

-

-

(Report  deferred.  374,  .378, 384,  395.) 

3  August: 

Evening  Sitting. 

\ 

C L A SS  V I I. 

26,500 

368 

(Question  put,  

pursuant to  ;  

Standing 

Order, 

Closure  of  

Debate.) 


403. 

Visit  of  the  President  of  the  French  Republic 

Ireland  Development  Grant 

-

-

f 

( Report  deferred, 384,  395.) 

378 

378 

8,000 


123,334 


6  August: 

Afternoon  Sitting.  * 

C L A SS 

I I, 

Department  of  Agriculture  and  Technical  Instruction 

(Ire­

land)  (to  complete) 

-

-

-

-

-

-

Local  Government  Board,  Ireland  (to  complete) 

Chief  Secretary  for  Ireland  (Offices, &c.)  (to  complete) 

391 

391 

391 

11.6,499 

-

(Including  Supplementary 
Sum of  £10,000.) 

37,690 

10,314 

-

A g r e ed  

t o  

o n 
Division  with  other 
outstanding 
Votes 
in  Class  II.  ;  Ques-( 
tion  put, pursuant  to 
Standing 
Order, 
No.  15 ;  408. 

Motion,  That  this 
House  doth'  agree 
with  the  Committee 
in 
the  Resolution, 
and  Debate ;  Resolu­
tion  read  a  second 
time,  and  postponed 
till 
Evening 
Sitting;  Resolution 
agreed  to, 407. 

th? 

:  " 

Evening  Sitting. 

Rates  on  Government  Property  (to  complete) 

-

-

39! 

321,697 

(And  it  being1  after  Ten   of  the  clock,  the  Chairman,  in 
pursuance  of  Standing  Order  No.  1.5,  put  severally  the 
Questions,  That  the  Total  Amounts  of  the  Votes  outstanding 
in  each  Class  of  the  Civil  Service  Estimates, including  Sup­
plementary  Estimates,  and  the  Total  Amount   of  the  Votes 
outstanding  in  the  Estimates  for  the  Army,   be  granted  for 
the  Services  defined  in those  Classes  and Estimieites,  391.) 

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Agreed  to.  


Page. 

SUPPLY—continued. 


C I V I  L  SERVICl£S—continued. 

6  August—continued. 

i 

Evening  Sitting—continued,
-  •  *  >:.'' 

C L A SS   I . 

Agreed   to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

£	 

's.  d. 

Resolution  read  a 
and 
time, 
second 
till 
the 
postponed 
Evening 
Sitting; 
Resolution  agreed  to, 
407. 

2.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £133,342,   be  granted  to  His 
Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course   of 
payment  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1904,  for  the  following  Services,  included  in  Class   I.  of  the 
Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.:— 

Questk n  |
agieed  :o  j
on  Divi-
(
sion, 391 

13.  Public  Worka  and  Buildings,  Ireland 

14.  Railways,  Ireland 

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C L A SS 

I I. 

3.	  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £366,072,   be  granted  to  His 
Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1904, for  the  following  Services,  included   in  Class  II.   of  the 
Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.:— 

1.	  House  of  Lords  Offices 

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2.	  House   of  Commons  Offices 

5.	  Foreign  Office 

7.	  Privy  Council  Office 

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9.	  Mercantile  Marine  Services 

13.  Civil  Service  Commission

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14.  Exchequer  and  Audit 

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15.  Friendly  Societies  Registry 

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21.	  Public  Works  Loan  Commission 

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22.  Registrar  General's  Office 

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25.  Works  and  Public  Buildings  Office 

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-

26.  Secret  Service 

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-

_ 

_

Question 
agieed  to 
on  Divi­
sion,  391. 

SCOTLAND. 

27.  Secretary  for  Scotland's  Office 

28.  Fishery  Board  -

29.  Lunacy  Commission  -

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30.  Registrar  General's  Office  ­

31.  Local  Government  Board  ­

I R E L A N D. 

32.  Lord  Lieutenant's  Household 

35.  Charitable  Donations  and  Bequests 

37.  Public  Record  Office 

38.  Public  Works  Office 

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39.  Registrar  General's  Office 

40.  Valuation  and  Boundary  Survey 

Resolution  read  a 
and 
second 
time, 
postponed,  till 
the 
Evening  Sitting,  407.  

Considered;  Amend­
ment	  proposed, 
to 
leaveout  "£366,072  " 
a nd 
i n s e rt 
" £ 3 6 5 , 9 7 2 ";  and  i t) 
being	  Ten  of 
the 
clock,  Mr.  Speaker 
the  Question, 
puts 
pursuant to  Standing 
Order  No.  15,  and 
Question agreed to  on  

Division,  407. 

VOL.	  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

4  A  4 

106,128 

27,214 

133,342 

4,507 

16,820 

34,887 

5,130 

68,860 

25,393 

38,321 

4,581 

13 

22,942 

37,200 

25,000 

9,985 


10,837 


3,162 


3,145 


9,157 


2,817 


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.">.34* 


20,033 


6,894 


12.023 

366,072 

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VOLUME.  •  [T908. 

Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

SUPPLY—continued. 

Page. 

C I V I  L  S E R V I C E S  —  continued. 

Agreed  to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

£ 

s.  d. 

6  August—continued. 

Evening  Sitting—continued. 

C L A SS 

I I I  . 

4.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £1,402,874,   he  granted  to  His 
Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come  in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1904,  for  Expenditure  in  respect  of  the  following  Services, 
included  in  Class  I I I.   of  the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services, 
viz.:— 

1.  Law  Charges

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-

-

-

-

-

-

2.  Miscellaneous  Legal  Expenses 

-I 

i 

! 

/ 

S C O T L A N D. 

10.  Law  Charges  and  Courts   of  Law

11.  Register  House,  Edinburgh 

12.  Crofters  Commission

13.  Prisons 

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- >

Question 
\ agreed  to 
1 
(  on  Divi- S 
sion,  392. 

I R E L A N D. 

14.  Law  Charges  and  Criminal  Prosecutions 

15.  Supreme  Court  of  Judicature  and 

other

  Legal 

Departments  in  Ireland  ­

16.  Land  Commission

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-

-

-

17.  County  Court  Officers, &c. 
18.  Dublin  Metropolitan  Police 

19.  Royal  Irish  Constabulary

-

-

-

20.  Prisons 

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-

-

21.  Reformatory  and  Industrial  Schools 

-

-

-

-

Resolution  read  a 
second time, an \  post­
poned till the Evening 
Sitting, 407.  Agreed 
to  with  other  out)-/ 
standing 
Votes  ;N 
Question  put,  pur­
suant 
to  Standing 
Order  No.  15,  on 
Division,  408. 

\ 

22.  Dundrum  Criminal  Lunatic  Asylum 

/ 

38,984

.

  22,489 

52,405

27,053

2,790

50,840

33,600

57,805

76,740

66,527

55,468

792,002

68,508

54,099

3,564

1,402,874

' 

Resolution  read  a 
second time, and post­
poned till the Evening 
Sitting,  407.  Agreed 
to  with  other  ont-/ 
standing 
Votes;' 
Question  put,  pur­
suant 
Order  No. 
Division,  408. 

to  Stand ng 
15,  on 

C L A SS 

I V  . 

5.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £854,228,   be  granted  to  His 
Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending  on  the  31st  day  of  March 
1904, for  Expenditure  in  respect  of  the  following  Services, 
included  in  Ciass  I V.   of  the  Estimates'  for  Civil  Services, 
viz.:— 

/ 

Question 
\ agreed  to 
j  on  Divi­

sion,  392. 

6.  Scientific  Investigation,  &c.  (United  Kingdom) 

8.  Public  Education  (Scotland) 

9.  National  Gallery  (Scotland) 

45,000

808,828

\ 

400

854,228 

 
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I N D E  X  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME. 

5 53 

Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

S U P P  L  Y—  continued. 

Agreed   to 
in 
Committee. 

Sums  Granted. 

Page. 

C I V I  L  SERVICES—continued. 

Page. 

£ 

s.  d. 

6  August—continued. 

Evening  Sitting—  continued. 

CLASS   V . 

6.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £1,236,998,   be  granted  to  His 
Majesty,   to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  come   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day   of  March 
1904,  for  the  following  Services,  included   in  Clas3   V.  of 
the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.   : — 

1.  Diplomatic  and  Consular  Services

2.  British  Protectorates   in  Uganda 

3.  Colonial  Services 

4.  Cyprus  (Grant   in  Aid) 

Resolutionn  reareadd  ssii 
Resolutio
Amend-­
time;;  Amend
secondd  time
secon
ttoo 
menmentt  proposed
proposed,, 
l e a v
o uo u  tt 
l e a v  ee 
""  £1,236,99
inser
insertt  "£1,235,998,
anandd  withdraw
solutio
solutionn  agree
407407.. 

"£1,235,998,"" 
withdrawnn  ;;  ReRe-­
toto,,
agreedd 

£1,236,9988  "" 

andandvv 

5.  Telegraph  Subsidies  and  Pacific  Cable 

\\ 

6.  Treasury  Chest  Fund 

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-

-

C L A SS  V I  . 

Question 
,  agreed  to 
'  on  Divi­

sion,  392. 

284,780

445,593

361,525

2,000

40,100 

103,000 

1,236,998 

time, 
till 

Resolution  read  a 
and 
second 
postponed 
the 
Evening  Sitting,  407. 
Agreed to  with  other,,
outstanding  Votes;v 
Question  put,  pur­
suant 
to  Standing
Order  No.  15,  on 
Division,  408. 

/  7.  That  a  Sum,  not  exceeding  £393,521,   be  granted  to  His 
Majesty,  to  defray  the  Charge  which  will  oome   in  course  of 
payment  during  the  year  ending   on  the  31st  day   of  March 
1004,  for  the  following  Services,  included   in  Class  V I.   of 
the  Estimates  for  Civil  Services,  viz.   :— 

1.  Superannuations  and Retired  Allowances  (including

a 

Supplementary  Sum   of  4,000/.) 

2.  Merchant  Seamen's  Fund  (Pensions) 

3.  Miscellaneous  Charitable  and  other  Allowances  ­

4.  Hospitals  and  Charities  (Ireland) 

V 

/ 

Question 
V  agreed  to, 
on  Divi- * 
sion,  392. 

5.  Savings  Banks  and  Friendly  Societies'  Deficiencies 

\ 

/ 

> 

C L A SS  V I I  . 

342,914

1,000

646

342 

48,619 

393,521 

time, 
till 

Resolution  read  a 
and 
second 
postponed 
the 
Evening  Sitting,  407. 
Agreed to  with  other<^ 
outstanding  Votes;
Question  put,  pur­
suant  '  to  Standing
Order No.  15 ; 408. 

88..  ThaThatt  aa  SumSum,,  nonott  exceedin

exceedingg  £61,082

defrayy  ththee  Charg
duringg  ththee  yeayearr  endin

Majesty
Majesty,,  ttoo  defra
paymentt  durin
paymen
1904,,  foforr  ththee  followin
1904
ththee Estimate

followingg  Services
Estimatess  foforr  CiviCivill  Services

£61,082,,  bbee  grante
Chargee  whicwhichh wilwilll  comcomee  iinn cours

grantedd  ttoo  HiHiss 
coursee  ooff 
endingg  oonn  ththee  31s31stt  dadayy ooff  MarcMarchh 
Services,,  include
includedd  iinn  ClasClasss  V I IV I I ..  ooff 
viz.:—— 
Services,,  viz.:

ii 

44..  SainSaintt  LouiLouiss  Exhibitio

Exhibitionn 

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--

-­

55..  Repayment

Repaymentss  ttoo ththee  CiviCivill  Contingencie

Contingenciess  FunFundd 

Question 
agreed  to 
on  Divi­
sion,  392. 

(

\ 

)

>

50,000

11,082

6 1 , 0 82 

VOL.  158.  —  Sess.  1903. 

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554 

SUPPLY—continued. 

A B S T R A CT   OF  S C H E D U L ES 

( A)  a nd  ( B)

  t o  w h i ch  t he  A P P R O P R I A T I ON  A C T,  1 9 0 3, 

3  EDW,  7,  CH.  32,  refers. 

Grants  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund

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- 115,910,973  15  5 

S C H E D U LE 

( A )  . 

£ 

*.  d. 

S C H E D U LE  ( B ) . — A P P R O P R I A T I ON   OF  G R A N T S. 

1901-1902-1903. 

Part  1.  Civil  Services  Excesses,  1901-1902

Part  2.  Army  Excesses,  1901-1902 

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-

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-

-

-

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Part  3.  Army  (Supplementary),  1902-1903 

Part  4.  Civil  Services  (Supplementary),  1902-1903

. 

. 

. 

. 

1,520,527 

Sums not  exceeding 

Supply  Grants. 

Appropriations  in  Aid. 

£ 

«.  d. 
77  15  5 

£ 

s.  d. 

— 

100 

100 

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-

-

-

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-

1,872,831  7  9 

5,500,000 

*— 620 

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1,520,804  15  5  7,372,211  7  9 

Part  5.  Navy

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-

-

-

1903-1904. 

ParPartt

66.. 

(Army 
I Army  (Ordnance  Factories) 

.  - ' 

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. 

34,457,500 

Part  7.  Civil  Services,  Class  I. 

Part  8. 

Ditto 

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Class  II.

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-

Part  9. 

Part  10. 

Part  11. 

Part  12. 

Part  13. 

Ditto

Ditto

Ditto

Ditto

Ditto

Class  I I I.  ­

Class  I V.

Class V. 

Class  V I. 

Class  V I I .-

34,245,000 

255,000 

2,557,712 

2,599,692 

3,939,579

14,576,824

2,223,998

693,521

324,123

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-

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-

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3,374,489 

3,900,000 

88,791 

590,452 

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-

— 

739,236 

-

30,400 

— 

— 

191,957 

— 

— 

147 

6,520 

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— 

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T O T A  L  C I V I  L  S E R V I C ES 

26,915,449 

1,647,503 

Part  14.  Revenue  Departments,  &c.

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G R A N  D  T O T A  L 

*  Deficit. 

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18,517,220 

471,582 

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I N D EX  to  the  ONE  HUNDRED  and  FIFTY-EIGHTH  YOLUME. 

5 55 

S U P R E ME  C O U RT   of  J U D I C A T U R E. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

S U R V E YS   o f  t he  U N I T ED  K I N G D O M. 

V i de  S U P P L Y. 

S U T T ON  C O L D F I E LD  C O R P O R A T I ON  

[Lords'];  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords, 
10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  159. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  159. 
Report,  That the Standing  Orders not previously  inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  182.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed, 
196.  Reported  from  the Police  and Sanitary  Committee, 
with  Amendments,  321.  Considered,  as  amended,  334. 
Day  appointed  for  Third  Reading,  346.  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  350.   To 
(Cited  as  Sutton Coldfield 
which  the  Lords  agree,  360. 
Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

SUTTON  DISTRICT  W A T ER  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 

24.  Read  the  first  time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners, 
30.  Report,  That  Standing  Order  62 has  been  complied 
with  ;  Bill to  be  read  a second  time, 38.  Read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  53.  Reported,  with  Amendments, 
101. 
Considered,  as  amended,  111.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed,  114.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  with 
Amendments,  202.  Lords'Amendments  agreed to,  214. 
(Cited  as  Sutton District  Waterworks  Act,  1903)  Royal 
Assent,  275. 

T H A M ES  R I V ER 

S T E A M B O AT 

S E R V I CE  ;  R e p o rt

o n 
Petition  for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not 
been complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee   o » 
Standing  Orders.  16.  Petition  for  Bill  referred   to  the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  25.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  ought  to  be  dispensed  with, 
69.  Report  read; Bill  ordered,  70.  Read  the first time, 
71.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  78.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  84.  Bill  read  a second  time, and  com­
mitted,  104.  Bill  reported,  Preamble  not  proved,  173. 

THAMES^ STEAMBOAT  TRUST  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 
24.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
30. 
Report,  That  Standing  Order  62  has  been 
complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  89.  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  96.  Bill  read  a  second 
time,  and  committed,  104.  Witnesses  ordered  to  attend 
the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  139,  141.  Bill  reported, 
Preamble  not  proved,  173. 

TIED  HOUSES  ABOLITIONT  ;  Bill   to  abolish  T i ed  H o u s e s;  

presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  the  first  time,  49.  

Second  Reading  deferred,  60,  73,  112,  123,  128, 143,  150,  

170,181,  191.  


T I ED  HOUSES   (Freeing) ;  Bill   to  secure  freedom  for  

holders  of  Licences  for  the  sale  of  Intoxicating  Liquor  ;  

presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  56.  

'  Second  Reading  deferred,  107,  117,  127,  134,  147,  162, 

176,  191,  228. 

3  Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

T I L B U RY  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  L O N D O N. 

T A F  F  V A LE  R A I L W AY   [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill 
should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to have been  complied  with,  16. 
Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  233.  Read  the  first  time, 
and referred  to  the  Examiners,  234.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have  been 
complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time,  245. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  264.  Report  on 
Petition  for  dispensing  with  Standing  Order  129,   in 
the  case of  Petition  against  the Bill,  That  the  Standing 
Order ought not to be dispensed with, 296.  Bill  reported, 
without  Amendment,  333.  Considered,  337.  Read the 
(Cited  as Taff  Vale  Railway 
third time,  and passed,  350. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

T A X ES  and  I M P O S T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T E A.  V i de  W A YS  a nd  M E A N S. 

T E A C H E R S' 

P E N S I ON 

F U ND  

(Ireland). 

Vide 

A C­

COUNTS. 

T E C H N I C AL  E D U C A T I O N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T E C H N I C AL  E D U C A T I O N.  

(Application  of  Funds  by  Local 

Authorities).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

T E C H N I C AL  I N S T R U C T I O N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T E L E G R A P H S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

T E L E G R A PH  S U B S I D I ES  and  P A C I F IC  C A B L E   . 

V i de 

S U P P L Y. 

T E M P O R A RY  COMMISSIONS.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

T E M P O R A RY  L A W S  .  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

THAMES  CONSERVANCY  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  24. 
Read the first time, 30.  Day  appointed for Second  Read­
ing,  39.  Second  Reading  deferred,  65,  84,  125,  147. 
Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn, 
212. 

T O R Q U AY  C O R P O R A T I ON  W A T E  R  [Lords]  ;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203.  Read  the 
first time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  204.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired 
into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second 
time,  219.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  231. 
Considered,  as 
Reported,  with  Amendments,  267. 
amended,  290.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  303.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  311. 
(Cited  as  Torquay  Corporation  Water  Act,  1903)  Royal. 
Assent,  338. 

T O WN  COU NCILS   (Scotland)',  Bill  to  amend  the  Town 
Councils  (Scotland)  Act,  1900 ;  presented,  and  ordered  

to be  read  a second  time,  209.  Second  Reading deferred, 

265.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed  to  the 
Standing  Committee  on  Law,  &c.,  273.  Report   of 
names of  Members  added  to  the  Standing  Committee  in 
respect  of  the  Bill,  276.  Bill  reported  from  the  Standing 
Committee,  with  Amendments ;  Minutes  of  Proceedings 
to  be  printed;  day  appointed 
amended,  343.  Consideration,  as  amended,  deferred, 
349,  351,  357.  Bill  considered,  as  amended;  read  the 
third  time,  and  passed, 404.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  417.  Lords'  Amendments   to  be  now 
(Cited  as 
considered;  considered,  and  agreed  to,  421. 
Town  Councils (Scotland)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

for  consideration,  as • 

T O WN  T E N A N TS  

(Ireland);  Bill  to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  Town  Tenants  in  Ireland  ;  presented,  and 
ordered  to be  read  a second  time,  14.  Motion,  That  the 
Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time,  and,  at  half-past  Five, 
Debate  adjourned,  192.  Further  adjourned,  247,  252, 
256, 260,  263,  279, 288,  295,  299,  303,  306,  309,  317, 
321,  325,  328,  342,  346,  349,  351,  358. 

T R A D E: 

Report  of  names  of  Members  nominated  to 

serve  on  the  Standing  Committee,  43. 

Report  of  names  of  Members  appointed  to  act 

— 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

as Chairmen,  58. 

VOL.  158. 

Sess.  1903. 

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I N D EX   to  the  ONE  HUNDRED   arid FIFTY-EIGHTH  VOLUME 

TRADE—continued. 

—••''.  •  '• 

-  Report  of  names of  Members  discharged,  and 
others  added  in substitution,  85", 104,  126,  148,  172,  186, 
296,304, 347.  In respect of Licensing  (Scotland) Bill, 183. 

— : — R e p o r  t  of names of  Members  added  in  respect 
of  Bills  :—Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill,  55.  Employment 
of  Children  Bill,  97.  Sale  of  Adulterated  Butter  Bill, 
104;  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  121.  Licensing  (Scotland)  Acts 
Amendment  and  Licensing  Acts  Consolidation  (Scot­
land) Bills,  172.  Marine  Insurance  Bill  [Lords],  253. 

Bills  Committed:—Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill, 

51.  Employment  of  Children  Bill,  85'.  Sale  of  Adul­
terated  Butter  Bill, 97. 'Sheep Scab Bill, &I.  Licensing 
. (Scotland)  Acts  Amendment  Bill,	   109.  Licensing  Acts 
Consolidation  (Scotland1*  Bill,  110.  Marine  Insurance 
Bill  [Lords],  167. 

Reports on  Bills  :—Innkeepers'  Liability  Bill, 

96.  Employment of  Children Bill,  152.  Licensing  (Scot­
land)  Acts  Amendment  Bill  and  Licensing  Acts  Con­
(Scotland)  Bill  (consolidated  into  Licensing 
solidation 
Acts (Scotland)  Consolidation  and Amendment Bill), 296. 
Sale  of  Adulterated  Butter  Bill  (changed  to  Sale   of 
Butter  Bill),  346.  Sheep  Scab  Bill,  360. 

— — 

Reports  to  lie  upon  the  Table,  55,  97,  &c. 

And  be printed, 96,  152,  &c. 

«— 

Minutes  of  Proceedings  to  be  printed,  96, 

152, &c. 

— — 

Instructions  to  the  Committee. 

Vide  IN­

STRUCTIONS. 

... 

Two  Bills  consolidated  into  one  Bill  by  the 

Committee,  296. 

T R A DE  a nd  N A V I G A T I O N.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

T R A DE  b e t w e en 
G E R M A N Y. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

t he  U N I T ED  K I N G D O M,  C A N A D A,  and 

T R A DE   (British  Colonies  with  Foreign  Countries).  Vide 

, A C C O U N T S. 

, 

" 

.•/•*• 

T R A DE  

(Colonies  and  United  Kingdom). 

Vide  A c-

COUNTS. 

• 

T R A DE  D I S P U T E S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS.  T R A DE  U N I O N S. 

':— 

Bill  to  legalise  the  peaceful  conduct   of 
Trade  Disputes;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  13.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read  a 
second time ;  Amendment proposed, "This House  declines, 
&c.,"  and  made on Division  ;  Main  Question', so  amended, 
p u t;  Resolution,  &c.,  156. 

T R A DE  D I S P U T ES  A R B I T R A T I ON  ;  B i ll 

t o,  p r o v i de 

f or 

Arbitration  in  Trade  Disputes  ;  presented,  and  ordered 
to  be  read  a second time,  40.  Order for  Second  Reading 
discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  145., 

. 

T R A DE   (Foreign  Countries and British  Possessions).  Vide 

ACCOUNTS. 

T R A DE   o f  B R I T I SH  POSSESSIONS.  V i de  ACCOUNTS; 

TRADE  MARKS ;  Bill  to  consolidate  and  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  Trade  Marks;  ordered;  presented  accord­
inoly,  read  the  first  time,  aud  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  140.  Second  Reading  deferred,  175,  183, 
206.  Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  246.  Second 
Reading  deferred,  252. 

T R A DE  M A R KS   (Cotton  Wares)  :  Bill   to  amend  the  Law 
relating  to  the  registration  of  Trade  Marks  in  respect  of 
Cotton  Wares;  presented,  and  ordered   to  be  read  a 
second  time,  220.  Second  Reading  deferred,  239,  251, 
273,299,308,320.  Order for Second Reading  discharged; 
Bill  withdrawn,  345. 

T R A DE  R E P O R T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T R A DE  U N I O NS  a nd  T R A DE  D I S P U T E S;  B i ll

  t o  l e g a l i se 
the  peaceful  Conduct  of  Trade  Disputes, and  to  alter  the 
Law  affecting-.the liability  of  Trade  Union  Funds ;  pre­

sented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  32. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  36,  157,  175,  209.  Order  for 
Second  Reading  discharged;  Bill  withdrawn,  386. 

TRADES  UNIONS  ;  Motion,  That  a Committee   be  appointed 
to  inquire  into  the  existing  Law  as  it  affects  Trades 
Unions,  and  report  what,' if  any,  alterations  should  be 
made  therein;  Amendment  proposed, 
to  leave  out 
"Committee"  and  insert  "  Commission "  ;  Amendment 
and Motion withdrawn, 47. 

T R A M W AY  O R D E R S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T R A M W A YS   and  L I G HT  R A I L W A YS   (Street  and  Road).

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

T R A M W A YS   (Hours  of  Labour) -, Bill  to  restrict  the  Hours 
of  Labour of  Tramway Workers in the United Kingdom  ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  34. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  192^ 247. 

<>  , 

:  T R A M W A YS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I O N.  Y i d   e  A C C O U N T S. 

T R A M W A YS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  

1 ) 

(NO.  

[ Lords] ; 
Bill,  intituled,   An  Aet   3to  confirm  certain  Provisional 
Ordel-s made  by  the  Board of  Trade  under  the  Tramways 
Act,  1870,  relating   to  Burton-upon-Trent  Corporation 
Tramways, Bury  Corporation  Tramways, Cardiff Corpora­
tion  Tramways  (Extension),  Huddersfield  Corporation 
Tramways,  Leeds  Corporation  Tramways,  NeWCaitle-
upon-Tyne  Corporation  Tramways,  and  Portobello  and 
Musselburgh  Tramways;  brought  from  the  Lords,  304. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the  Examiners,  304. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  applicable  have  been 
complied  with ;  day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  328. 
Bill  read  a second  time,  and  committed,  334.  Reported, 
with  Amendments  ;  Provisional  Orders  confirmed ;  day 
appointed  for  consideration,  as  amended,  359.  Bill  con­
sidered,  as  amended,  363.  Read  the  third  time;  and 
passed,  with  Amendments,  366.   To  which  the  Lords 
(Cited  as  Tramways  Orders  Confirmation 
agree,  382. 
(No.• 1)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent",  411. 

T R A M W A YS  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON  

(No.  2)  [Lords]  ; 
Bill,  intituled,   An  Act   to  confirm  certain  Provisional 
Orders  made  by  the  Board  of  Trade  under  the 
Tramways  A c t,  1870,  relating   to  Barrow-in-Furness 
Tramways,  Horsforth  Urban  District  Council  Tram­
ways,  Keighley  Corporation  Tramway?,  and  Ramsbottom 
Urban  District  Council  Tramways  ;  brought  from  the 
Lords,  267.  Read., the,  first  tiine,  and  referred   to  the 
Examiners,  267.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
applicable  have  been  complied  with;  day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  310.  Bill  read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  317.  Reported,  with  Amendments; 
Provisional  Orders  confirmed  ;  day  appointed ,-for  con­
sideration, as amended,  359.  Bill considered, as amended, 
363.  Read the  third time, and  passed, with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as 
366,   T o  which  the  Lords  agree,  382. 
Tramways  Orders  Confirmation?  (No.  2)  -Act, 
1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

T R A N S P O R TS  and  REMOUNTS  (Army).  Vide"  S U P P L Y. 

T R A N S P O R TS  (South African  War).  Vide  A C C O U N T S; 

T R A N S V A A L,  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T R A W L E R S'  C E R T I F I C A T ES  SUSPENSION  ;  B i ll   t o  e n a b le 
Courts to  suspend, tlie; Certificates  of  Trawlers  convicted 
of  illegal  Trawling;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  109.  Second  Reading  deferred,  180. 

T R E A S U R Y.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

T R E A S U RY  C H E S T. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

T R E A TY  SERIES..  V i de  ACCOUNTS 

T R I N I D A D.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T R I S T AN   DA  GUNHA.. -  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

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667 

T R U S T EE  A C T"  ( 1 8 9 3)  A M E N D M E NT   ;.  B i l l ' to  a m e nd 

t he 
Trustee  Act,  1893;  ordered,  42. 
Presented,  read 
the  first  time,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  42. 
Seeond  Reading  deferred,  47-,  57,  63;  64,  78,  107,  123, 
1 2 8,  1 4 3 , 1 5 4,  1 7 0,  1 8 5,  2 0 6 .-

TRUSTEE  ACT (1893) AMENDMENT  (.No. 2 );  Bill   to amend 
the  Trustee A c t,  1893  ;  ordered ;  presented  accordingly, 
and  read  the  first  time,  191. 

T R U S T EE  SAVINGS  B A N K S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

T U B E R C U L O S IS 

(Animals)  

C O M P E N S A T I ON  ;  Bill 

to 
provide  for  payment  of  Compensation  to  the  owners  of 
carcases  of  Animals  condemned  after  slaughter  and 
destroyed  by  order  of  a magistrate  on  account of  Tuber­
culosis;  ordered,  325.  Presented,  and  read  the  first 
time,  325.  Second  Reading  deferred,  346,  357. 

T U R K E Y.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

TYNEMOUTH  and  DISTRICT  TRAMWAYS  [L o r d s   J;  R e p o r t, 
That the  Bill  should  originate  in  the House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not  to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been  complied  with, 
referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders, 
16.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be 
dispensed  with,  69.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  203. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  204. 
Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read 
a  second  time,  219.  Read  a  second  time, and  committed, 
231.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  254,  Considered,  as 
amended,  268. :  'Verbal  Amendments  made:  Bill  read 
the  third  time,  and  passed,  with  Amendments,  342. 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  352. 
(Cited  as  Tynemouth
and District  Tramways Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

'  ' 3  Edw. VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4 .'  1<)03. 

[ J O A N D  A  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

U N I V E R S I T I ES  (Scotland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

U N I V E R S I TY  E D U C A T I ON  
sion).  Vide  ACCOUNTS. 

in  I R E L A ND  

(Royal  Commit 

• 

U N I V E R S I TY   of  A B E R D E E N  . 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

U N I V E R S I TY   o f  E D I N B U R G H.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

U N I V E R S I TY   o f  G L A S G O W.  V i de  A C C O U N T S, 

U N I V E R S I TY   of  L O N D O N.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

U N I V E R S I TY   o f  S A I NT  A N D R E W S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

U R B AN  D I S T R I C TS   (Ireland).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

ZEdW;  VII.  Pari  27*  Sess.  4. 

IMS. 

V  A  C C  I  N A  T  I O N;  Bill   to  amend  the  Vaccination 
Acts  ^presented,  and  ordered   to  ba  read  a second  time,
49.  Second  Reading  deferred,  60,  73,  112,  123,  134,
150,  162,  170,  181,  193. 

VACCINATION  PROSECUTIONS ;  Bill  to  provide  that  no 
Prosecution  under  the  " Vaccination  Acts  shall  be 
commenced  without  the  authority  of  the  Guardians; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  14. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  51,  60,  66,  88,  100,  105,  118, 
122,  128,  143,  161,  176,  187,  207. 

VAGRANT  CHILDREN  ;  Bill  to  provide  for  the,  better 
presented,  and 
Protection  of  Vagrant  Children; 
ordered to  be  read  a second  time,  126.  Second  Reading
deferred,  142,  154,470,  1B1,191,  199; 

V A L U A T I ON   ; and  JBOUNDARY  S U R V EY   (Ireland). 
,  S U P P L Y. 

. 

Vide 

VENEZUELA.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

V I C T O R IA  
'  COUNTS. 

(the  Constitution  Act,  1903).  - Vide  A c­
' "' 

" 

' 

U L S T ER  a nd  C O N N A U G HT  L I G HT  R A I L W A Y S;  P e t i t i o n, 

V O L U N T E E R S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

S U P P L Y. 

and  Bill ordered,  24 ;.  V React  the  '^rst  time,  and referred' 
to  the  Examiners,  31.  Report,  That  Standing  Order 
62  has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  83.  Day  appointed  for  Second  ^Reading,  101. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  137,  153.  Motion,  That  the 
Bill  be  now  read  a  second  time, and  Debate  adjourned, 
173,.  , Resumed  ;  (Juestion  put,  and  agreed, t o;  Billread 
a  second  time,  and  committed,  190.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  242.  Considered,  as amended,  256.  Read 
the  third  time,  and  passed - ( Ne w1 Title),  268.  Agreed 
to  by  the  Lords,  with  an- Amendment,  -413.;  Lords' 
(Cited  as  Ulster  and 
Amendment  agreed  to,  416. 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
Connaught  Light.  Railways
'  '
4 2 5.  

F  ••   ~ ' 

'  •'•' 

J 

' 

U L T I M US  H^ERES   (Scotland).

Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

U N E M P L O Y E D,  P R O V I S I ON

o f  W O RK 

f o r. 

V i de  A D­

DRESS, 

U N I ON  

o f 

B E N E F I C ES 

A CT 

( 1 8 6 0)  A M E N D M E NT 

; 

Bill,  intituled*   An  Act  for-extending  the-operation   of 
and  amending  the  Union  of  Benefices  Act,  1860,  and 
f or "the  disposal  ' of- unnecessary  Chapels- of  Ease ; 
brought  from  the  Lords,  237.  Read  the  first  time,  239. 
Secondi Reading  deferred, ,251, ,273^,299, 308,  320,346, 

U N I T ED  S T A T E S. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

U N I V E R S I T I ES  and  C O L L E G E S,  &C.(.Great  Britain),  and 

3 Edw:  VII.  Pari  27.  Sess. A.  1903. 

\ \  A G E  S 

a nd  E F F E C TS  

o f  D E C E A S ED 

S E A M E N. 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

W A G ES  a nd  P R O F I TS  

in  C O AL  M I N I N G. 

V i de 

A C­

COUNTS. 

WAGES  BOARDS;  Bill  to  provide  for  the  establishment   of 
Wages  Boards  ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a 
second  time,  14.  Second  Reading  deferred,  40,  192, 
209.  Order  for  Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  With­
drawn,  386. 

W A K E F I E LD  and  DISTRICT  TRAMWAYS  [L o r d s   ]  ;  R e p o r t, 
That  the Bill  should  originate   in the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  not  to  have  been  com­
plied  with,  38.  Report  on  Petition  for  Bill,  That  the 
Stahding'Orders  have  not  been  complied  with,  referred 
t o t h  e  ~ Select  Committee  oh  Standing  Orders,  38. 
Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to be  dispensed 
with  69. 

W A L ES   (Museum  Grant);  Motion,  That,  in  the  opinion  of 
this  House, it  is  desirable  to  make  provision,-similar  to 
that  made  for  Scotland  and  Ireland,  for  a  National 

I N T E R M E D I A TE   • E D U C A T I ON   (Wales').  >"•  Vide  S U P P L Y  .  Museum  in  Wales ;  withdrawn,  57. 

U N I V E R S I T I ES   o f  O X F O RD  a nd  C A M B R I D GE  A C T,  1 8 7 7.  WALES,  PRINCE  o f;  His  Consent   to  Private  Bills,  129, 

V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

225,  380. 

VOL.  158. 

§ess.  1903. 

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W A L K ER  a nd  W A L L S E ND  U N I ON  G AS  ;  P e t i t i o n,  a nd 

Bill  ordered,  24.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred   to 
the  Examiners,  31.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 
has been  complied  with;  Bill  to  be  read  a  second  time, 
42.  Read  a second  time,  and  committed,  53.  Witness 
ordered  to  attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  93.  Bill 
reported,  with  Amendments,  101. 
,  Considered,  as 
amended,  129.  King's  Consent  signified ;  Bill  read  the 
third  time,  and passed, 138.  Agreed toby  the Lords, with 
Amendments,  327.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  333. 
(Cited  as  Walker  and  Wallsend  Union  Gas  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

W A L L A CE  C O L L E C T I O N.  V i de  S U P P L Y. 

W AR  O F F I C E.  V i de  SUPPLY. 

W A RS  

in  SOUTH  A F R I CA   and  C H I NA  

(Cost  and  Ex-

penditure).  Vide  A C C O U N T S. 

W A T E R L OO  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de  B A K ER  S T R E ET  a n d. 

W A T E  R  O R D E RS  C O N F I R M A T I ON   [Lords']  :  Bill, intituled, 
An  Act  to confirm certain Provisional Orders made  by  the 
Board  of Trade  under the Gas and Water  Works  Facilities 
Act,  1870,  relating   to  Bolsover  and  District  Water, 

Goring  and  Streatley  District  Water,  Leatherhead  and 
District  Water,  Ludgershall  Water,  and  Mid  Kent 
Water;  brought  from  the  Lords,  249.  Read  the  first 
time,  and referred  to  the  Examiners,  250.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders applicable  have been  complied  with; 
day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  289.  Bill  read  a 
second  time,  and  committed,  295.  Reported,  without 
confirmed  ;  day 
Amendment  ;  Provisional  Orders 
appointed  for  Third  Reading,  332.  Bill  read  the  third 
time, and  passed, 334. 
( Cited  as Water  Orders  Confirma­
tion  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411.  Vide   A C C O U N T S. 

WATFORD  and  EDGWARE  R A I L W AY  ;  P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 
ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  31.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  39.  Second  Reading  deferred,  43. 
Bill  read  a second time, and  committed, 55.  Report  from 
the  Select  Committee  on  Standing  Orders,  on  Petition 
for  dispensing  with  Standing  Order  129  in  case  of 
Petition  against  the  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders 
ought  to  be  dispensed  with,  69.  Bill  reported,  with 
Amendments,  97.  Considered,  as amended,  171.  Read 
the  third time, and passed,  177.  Agreed  to by the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  352.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
,358. 
(Cited,  as  Watford  and  Edgware  Railway  Act, 
1903)  Royal  Assent, 411. 

W A YS   A ND  M E A NS

  F OR  R A I S I NG   T HE   SUPPLY  : 

House  will,  upon  a future  day, resolve  itself  into  a  Committee   to  consider  of  the  Ways  and Means  for  raising 

the  Supply  to  be  granted  to  His  Majesty,  36. 

—	 

Committee  deferred,  41,  45, 47,  49,  54,  60,  63,  67,  73,  83,  88,  91,  98,  102,  105,  110,  117,  127,  131,  134,  138, 
142,  146,  154,  161,  169,  175,  180,  184,  188,  190,  198,  206,  211,  218,  223,  227,  229,  235,  238,  241,  244,  251,  255,  259, 
262,  266,  272,  278,  282,  285,  294,  298,  302,  305,  315,  319,  324,  327,  336,  345,  348,  357,  362,  365,  378,  384,  389. 

•	 

; 

:  Considered  in  Committee,  76,  121,  148,  165,  394.  And  Committee  also  report  Progress  (continuance   of 

Additional  Customs  Duties  on  Tobacco,  &c.),  121.  And  Motion  withdrawn,  148. 

Resolutions  reported,  and  agreed  to,  82,  127,  &c. 

Committee  of  Ways  and  Means  not  to  be  interrupted  under  Standing  Order  (Sittings   of  the  House),  74, 

79.   To  have  precedence  of  Supply,  121,  153. 

C H A I R M AN   OF  W A YS  A ND  M E A NS 

( M r.  J A M ES  W I L L I AM  L O W T H E R) 

: 

Takes  the  Chair  as Deputy  Speaker,  107. 

House  informed  of  his  unavoidable  absence,  8,  11,  15,  26,  33,  35,  42,  45,  48,  51,  52,  55,  58,  60,  66,  68,  71,  74, 

• 78,  84,  86,  89,  92,  94,  96,  101,  103,  188,  213,  241,  261,  283,  303,  318,  337,  375. 

Report  from  him,  and  the  Chairman   of  Committees  of  the  House  of  Lords,  under  the  Private  Legislation 
Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899,   as to  Bills to  be  dealt  with  as  Private  Bills,  9,  208.   A s  to  Bills  to  originate  in  the 
House   of  Lords,  15. 

—	 

Leaves  the  Chair  to  make  his  Report  to  the  House,  at half-past  Seven,  160,  190,  198,  &c.   A t  Midnight, 

227,  &c.  After  Midnight,  198,  &c. 

—  Interrupts  the  Business,  184. 

•	 

Puts  the  Question,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order,  Closure  of  Debate,  184,  198,  &c.   In  Committee  of  Supply, 
160,  368,  &c.  Puts  the  original  Question,  160,  368,  Sic.  Vide  QUESTIONS.  Withholds  his  assent   to  Closure,  184. 
Withholds  his  assent  to  Closure,  and  gives  a reason,  398.  Declines  to  propose  a  Question  (abuse  of  Rules),  179. 

Reports  Progress  (in  Committee   of  Supply),  137,  &c. 

In  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means,  121. 

— 

—  Reports,  That  the  Committee  (Supply)  had  come  to  a  or  several  Resolutions,  173,  &c. 

(Ways  and  Means), 

121,  &c. 

Acquaints  the  House  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave   to  sit  again, 

173,  &c. 

Puts  the  Question  on  outstanding  Votes  of  Supply,  pursuant  to  Order  of  the  House,  391. 

— 

Informs  the  House  relative   to  the attendance  of  Witnesses  on  Groups of  Private  Bills,  178,  228,  &c. 

—   — -  Reports  that  certain  Bills,  under the  Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  should  originate   in  the 

House  of  Lords,  220. 

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D E P U TY  C H A I R M AN 

( M r.  J E F F R E Y S)  : 

Takes the  Chair  as Deputy  Speaker,  96.  


Reports  List  of  Bills  to  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10.  


- — 

Reports,  That  Witnesses  be  ordered  to  attend  Groups  of  Private  Bills,  71.  Railway  Bills,  71.  

Interrupts  the  Business  at half-past  Seven,  59,  62,  &c.  After  Midnight,  63. 

Leaves  the  Chair  to  make  his  Report  to  the  House,  at half-past  Seven, 41,  75.   A t  Midnight,  217. 

After 

Midnight,  63,  &c. 

_— 

Reports,  That  the  Committee  had  come   to  several  Resolutions  (Supply),  41,  44,  59,  &c. 

(Ways  and 

Means),  76. 

—  —  Acquaints  the  House  that  he  was  directed  to  move,  That  the  Committee  may  have  leave   to  sit  again, 

41,  &c. 

— 

^ 

Puts  the  Question,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order,  Closure  of  Debate,  in  Committee  of  Supply,  59,  62,  63,  &c. 

Withholds  his  assent  to  Closure  in  Committee  of  Supply,  59,  244. 
Proceeds  to  put the  Question,  pursuant  to  Standing  Order  No.  15 ;  76. 

Ways  and Means —Resolutions  of  the  Committee  of:— 

Reported,  and 
Agreed  to. 

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March: 
1199  March:

82.  V.  CONSOLIDATED 
/ 
FUND  (NO.   1)  BILL. 

1902  and  1903 

For  granting  £1,520,704  15s.  5d. for  the  Service  of  the  years  ending  31st  March 

For  granting  £38,997,200  for  the  Service   of  the  year  ending  31st  March  1904 

127.  V.  FINANCE  BILL 

23  April: 

Afternoon  and  Evening  Sittings. 

12  May: 

/ 

Continuance  of  Additional  Customs  Duties  on  Tobacco,  Beer,  and  Spirits 

Continuance  of  Additional  Excise  Duty   on  Beer  and  Spirits 

168,  169.
BILL. 

V.  FINANCE, 

Agreed  to
in
Committee.

Page.

76 

77 

121 

165 

165 

165 

165 

Amount  of  Permanent  Annual  Charge 

Amendment of  Law 

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Resolution 

read  a > 
second time,  and  agreed  J. 
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FUND 
TION)  BILL. 

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6  August:. 

For  granting  £100  for  the  Service   of  the  year  ending  31st  March  1902 

394 

For  granting  £75,392,969  for  the  Service  o f t he  year  ending  31st  March  L904 

394 

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W A YS  A ND  M E A N S —   c o n t i n u e d. 

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B I L L S; 
CONSOLIDATED  FUND  (NO.  1 )  ;  Bill  to  apply  certain  Sums  out  of  the  Consolidated  Fund  to  the  Service  of  the 
years  ending  on  the  Thirty-first  day  of  March, One  thousand  nine  hundred  and  two,  One  thousand  nine  hundred  and 
. three,  and  One  thousand  nine  hundred  and  four  ;  ordered  upon  Resolutions  reported  from  the  Committee   of  Ways 
and  Means;  presented  accordingly,  and read  the  first  time,  82.  Motion,  That  the  Bill   be  now  read a second  time; 
Amendment  proposed,  " T h is  House  calls   on  His  Majesty's  Government,  before  acting,   in  the  case  of  Crown  Colonies 
or  Protectorates  in  South  Africa,  on  any  agreement as  to  Native  Labour  or  Native  Taxation  come  to by  the  recent 
Conference, to  place  the  proposals  before  Parliament,"  and withdrawn;  Main  Question  put;  Bill  read  a second  time, 
andi; committed,  85.  Considered  in ;Committee,  apd  reported,  without; Amendment,  87.<  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  91.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  92. 

(Cited  as  Consolidated Fund  (No.  1)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  92. 

Bill1  to  apply  certain  Sums  out of  the  Consolidated  Fund  to  the  Service  of 
the  years ending  on  the  Thirty-first  day  of  March,  One  thousand  nine  hundred  and  two  and  One  thousand  nine 
in  this  Session  of  Parliament;  ordered  upon 
Resolutions  reported  from  the  Committee  of  Ways  and  Means;  presented  accordingly,  and  read  the  first  time, 
408.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 413'.  Considered  in  Committee,  and  reported,  without  Amendment,  420. 
Third  Reading  deferred,  424.  Bill  read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  424.  Agreed   to  by  the  Lords,  424. 
(Cited  as 
Appropriation  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  424. 

appropriate  the  Supplies  granted 

FINANCE ;  Bill  ordered  upon  Report   of  Resolution  from  the  Committee   of  Ways  and  Means,  127. 

Instruction   to 
the  Gentlemen  appointed  to  bring  in-. 
Reading 
deferred,  180,  187,  199, 211,  218.  Motion, That" the  Bill"  be" now  read  a  second  time  ;  Amendment  proposed,  "  This 
House  considers  that  the  Financial  Policy   of  His  Majesty's  Government,  &c.,' ?  and)afr  half-past  Seven,  Debate 
adjourned ; ®  resumed,  and  further  adjourned,  220.  Resumed,  and,  at  half-past  Seven,  further  adjourned  ;  resumed  ; 
Amendment  not  made on  Division  ;  Main  Question  proposed, and  Debate  adjourned,  223.  Resumed  ;  Main  Question 
put,  and  agreed  t o;  Bill  read  a second  time,  apd,corpinitted,  229.  Committee  deferred,  235,  240.  Bill  considered 
in  Committee,  250.  Further  considered  in  Committee,  and  reported  without  Amendment,  254.  Read  the  third 
time,  and  passed, 258.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  269. 
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(Cited  as Finance  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

.pr^?^ted,.a|»df 

in 

W E L L I N G T ON  (Salop)  G AS  

the  House  of  Lords,  10. 

WELLINGTON*  C O L L E G E.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

W E I G H TS  a nd  M E A S U R E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

I ; 

WELI;INGBOKSOUGH  a nd  5 © I S T E I C T ! ;  TILAMLIOADSI;  P e t i­

has  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be > read  a  second  time, 
78.  , Read a second  time,  and  committed,  94.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  172.  Considered,  as amended,  185. 
Read  the  third  time, and  passed,  195.  Agreed   to  by  the 
; Lords'  Amendments 
Lords,  with  Amendments,  291. 
agreed  to,  303. 
(Cited  as  West  Cumberland  Electric
Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Asseiit,  338. 

tion,  and  Bill  ordered,  24.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  31.  Report,  That  Standing 
Order  63  has  been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a 
second  tirnej 65.  Read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
78.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  164. 
Considered, 
as  amended,? 185.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  195.  W E S T E RN  T R U ST   [Lords]  ;  Report,  That  the  Bill  should 
originate 
Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  95.  Read  the  first 
time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  95.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  106. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  113.  Reported, 
without  Amendment,  126'.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  135. 
(Cited  as  Western^ Trust,  IJmited,  Act,
1903)  Royal  Assent,  275.  

[Lords];  Report,  That  the 
Bill  should  originate  in the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report, 
Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with, 
16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  158.  Read  the  first 
time,  apd  referred to  the .Examiners,  158.  Report,  That 
the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into  have 
been  complied  with;  Bill   to  be  read  a  second  time,  162. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  177.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  202.  Considered,  as  amended,  214.  W E S T E R  N  V A L L E Y  S  (Monmouthshire)  S E W E R A GE  B O A RD  ; 
Read  the  third  time,  and passed,  with  Amendments,  225. 
Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  31. 
(Cited  as  Wellington 
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  237. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  39.  Witness 
ordered to  attend  the  Committee  on  the  Bill,  178.  Bill 
(Salop)  Gas  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 
reported,  with  Amendments,  <213.  Considered,  as 
amended,  222.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  248. 
the  Lords,  with  i Amendments,  377. 
Agreed 
Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  396. 
(Cited  as  Western 
Valleys.  (Monmouthshire)  Sewerage  Board  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  425. 

W E ST  B R O M W I CH  C O R P O R A T I ON   [I.ords]  ;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders 
certified   to  have  been 
complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  276. 
Read  the  first  time,  and  referred   to  the  Examiners,  276. 
Report,  Tfeat  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with ;  Bill   to  be  read  WEST  HAM  CORPORATION ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered, 
a  second  time,  289.  Read  a second  time, and committed, 
25.  Read  the  first  time,  31.  Read  a  second  time,  and 
310.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  352.  Considered, 
committed,  39.  Order  for  Committee  discharged;  Bill 
as amended,  359.  Read  the  third  time,  and passed, with 
withdrawn,  86.  . 
Amendments,  372.   T o  which  the' Lords  agree,  383. 
(Cited  as  West  Bromwich  Corporation  Act,  1903)  Royal  W E ST  I N D I E S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S.  • 
Assent,  411;  


to  by 

... 

; 

f

' 

W E ST  C U M B E R L A ND  E L E C T R IC  TRAMWAYS^;  P e t i t i o n, 

and  Bill  ordered,  25.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred 
to  the  Examiners,  31.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62 

WEST  SUSSEX  W A T ER  ;  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  18. 
Read  the  first  time*  31.  Day  appointed  for  Second 
Reading,  45.  Second  Reading  deferred,  57.  Order  for 
Second  Reading  discharged  ;  Bill  withdrawn,  71. 

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W I CK  a nd  P U L T E N EY  H A R B O U RS  O R D ER  C O N F I R M A­

TION;  Bill  to  confirm  a  Provisional  Order  under  the 
Private  Legislation  Procedure  (Scotland)  Act,  1899, 
relating  to  Wick  arid  Pulteney  Harbours  ;  ordered; 
presented  accordingly,  read  the  first  time,  and  ordered 
tO  be  taken  into  consideration,  353.  Considered,  363. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  372.  Agreed.to   by 
( Cited as  Wick  and Pulteney  Harbours 
the  Lords,, 404. 
Order  Confirmation Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

W I C K L O W,  W E X F O R D,  a nd  D U B L IN  R A I L W A Y. 

V i de 

D U B L I N. 

W I G AN  CORPORATION  T R A M W A Y S;  R e p o rt   on  P e t i t i on 
for  Bill,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have  not  been 
complied  with,  referred  to  the  Select  Committee  on 
Standing  Orders,  16.  Petition  for  Bill  referred  to, the 
Select  Committee  on  Standing  Order?,  25. 
Report, 
That the Standing  Orders  ought  tc  be  dispensed with,  56. 
Report  read;  Bill  ordered,  57.  Read  the  first  time,  60. 
Petition  for, additional  provision  referred   to  the  E x­
aminers,  64.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  have 
not  been  complied  with,  referred   to  the  Select  Com­
mittee  on  Standing  Orders,  68.  Read  a  second  time, 
and  committed,  68.  Report  from  the  Select  Committee 
on  Standing  Orders,  on  the  Petition  for  additional  pro­
vision,  That  the  Standing  Orders  ought   to  be  dispensed 
with,  85.  Bill  reported,  with  Amendments,  201.  Con­
sidered,  as  amended,  222.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed, 231.  Agreed  to  by the Lords, with  Amendments, 
(Cited  as 
333.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to,  350. 
Wigan  Corporation  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent, 
411. 

W I LD  B I R DS  P R O T E C T I ON  A C TS  A M E N D M E NT  ;  B i ll 

to  amend  the  Wild  Birds  Protection  A c t s;  presented, 
and  ordered  to  be  read  a second  time,  360. 

W I L L E S D EN  U R B AN  D I S T R I CT  COUNCIL   [Lords'];  Re­

port,  That  the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of 
Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing  Orders  certified   to  have 
been  complied  with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords, 
233.  Read  the  first  time, and  referred  to  the  Examiners, 
234.  Report,  That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously 
inquired  into  have  been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read 
a  second  time,  245.  Read  a  second  time,  and  com­
mitted,  256.  Reported  from  the  Police  and  Sanitary 
Committee,  with  Amendments,  326.  Considered,  as 
amended,  343.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  with 
Amendments,  353.   To  which  the  Lords  agree,  367. 
(Cited  as  Willesden  Urban  District  Council  Act,  1903) 
Royal  Assent,  411. 

WINCHESTER  W A T ER  and  GAS  ;  Petition,  and  Bill 
ordered,  25.  Read  the  first  time,  and  referred  to  the 
Examiners,  31.  Report,  That  Standing  Order   62  has 
been  complied  with  ;  Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  38. 
Read  a second  time,  and  committed,  53.  Reported,  with 
Amendments,  85.  Considered,  as  amended,  94.  Read 
the third  time, and passed, 103.  Agreed  to  by the  Lords, 
with  Amendments,  233.  Lords'  Amendments  agreed  to, 
(Cited  as  Winchester  Water  and  Gas  Act,  1903) 
239. 
Royal  Assent,  275. 

W I N ES  I M P O R T E D. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

W I N T ER  A S S I Z ES  A C T S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

WIRRAL  RAILWAY  [LORRFS]  ;  Report,  T h at  the  Bill  should 
originate  in the  House  of  Lords,  10.  Report,  Standing 
Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied  with,  16.  Bill 
brought  from  the  Lords,  153.  Read  the  first  time,  and 
referred  to  the  Examiners,  153.  Report,  That  the 
Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired 
into  have 
been  complied  with;  Bill   to be  read  a  second  time,  158. 
Read  a  second  time,  and  committed,  177.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  230.  Considered,  as  amended,  239. 
Read  the  third  time, and  passed,  with  Amendments,  248. 

To  which  the  Lords  agree,  267. 
way  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  275. 

(Cited as  Wirral  Rail­

W I S B E CH  C A N AL   (Abandonment)  [Lords]  ;  Report,  That 
the  Bill  should  originate  in  the  House  of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified to have  been  complied 
with,  16. 

WITNESSES  : 

: •  •  

— -  Sessional  Order, 4. 

-r^H—~— 

•———-  Ordered  to attend Groups  of  Private 
Bills, 71, 79, &c.  Railway Bills, 71. 87, &c.  Provisions 
Order  Bill,  228. 

— —  — 

:—-—-   To  attend  the  Police  and  Sanitary 

Committee,  209. 

— ^ — ; — 

.•--!. Message  to  the  Lords  requesting  the 
attendance  of  Sir  Henry  Graham,  K.C.B^  as  a  Witness 
before  the  Committee  of  Public  Accounts,  249. 

W O L V E R H A M P T ON 

a nd  C A N N O CK  C H A SE 

R A I L W AY 

(Extension  of  Time);  Petition,  and  Bill  ordered,  25. 
Read  the  first  time,  and referred   to  the  Examiners,  31. 
Report, That  Standing Order62  has been complied with  ; 
Bill  to  be  read  a second  time,  140.  Read  a  second" time 
and  committed,  15,9.  Reported, with  Amendments,  194. 
Considered,  as amended,  207.  Read  the  third  time,  and 
passed,  214.  Agreed  to  by  the  Lords,  311. 
(Cited  as 
Wolverhampton  and  Cannock  Chase  Railway  (Extension 
of  Time)  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  338. 

W O M E N 'S  D I S A B I L I T I E S. 

V i de 

F R A N C H I SE 

a nd 

R E M O V A L. 

W O M E N 'S  D I S A B I L I T I ES   (Removal);  Bill  to  amend  the 
Franchise  by  the  removal  of  Women's  Disabilities; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  87. 
Second  Reading  deferred,  187. 

W O OD  G R E EN  U R B AN  D I S T R I CT  C O U N C IL  ;  P e t i t i on 

and  Bill  ordered,  18.  Read  the  first  time,  31.  Day 
appointed  for  Second  Reading,  39.  Second  Reading 
deferred, 43.  Bill  read  a  second  time,  and  committed, 
53.  Reported,  with  Amendments,  197.  Considered,  as 
amended,  214.  Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  225. 
Agreed  to by  the  Lords,  with  Amendments,  327.  Day 
i  appointed  f ° r  considering  them,  333.  Consideration  of 
Lords'  Amendments  deferred,  353,  366,  376.  Lords' 
Amendments  considered  ;  several  agreed  t o;  one  dis­
agreed  to;  Committee   to  draw  up  Reasons  for  dis­
agreeing;  Committee  nominated;  power   to  send  for 
persons,  papers,  and  records;  Three  to  be  the  Quorum, 
383.  Reasons  reported,  and  agreed  to,  384.  Message 
from the  Lords, That  they   do not  iusist on  their  Amend­
ment,  409. 
Council Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  412. 

(Cited  as  Wood  Green  Urban  District 

W O O D S, 

F O R E S T S, 

and 

L A ND 

R E V E N U E S. 

V i de 

ACCOUNTS. 

S U P P L Y. 

WOOLWICH  BOROUGH  COUNCIL  ;  P e t i t i o n,  and  B i ll 
ordered,  25.  Read  the  first  time,  31.  Day  appointed 
for  Second  Reading,  39.  Second  Reading  deferred,  65. 
Bill  read  a  second  time, and  committed,  94.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  172.  Considered,  as  amended,  196. 
Read  the  third  time,  and  passed,  212.  Agreed   to  by 
the  Lords,  with  Amendments, 339.  Lords'  Amendments 
agreed  to,  350. 
(Cited  as  Woolwich  Borough  Council 
Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

W O R C E S T E R S H I RE  C A ^ A L  .  V i de  S T A F F O R D S H I RE  and. 

W O R C E S T E R S H I RE

  E L E C T R IC  P O W E R  . 

V i de  S H R O P  -

SHIRE. 

W O R K H O U S E S.  V i de  ACCOUNTS. 

W O R K I N  G 

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W O R K I NG  GLASSES,  H O U S I NG  o f.  V i de  H O U S I NG  o f. 

W O R K M E N 'S  C O M P E N S A T I O N. 

V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

W O R K M E N 'S  C O M P E N S A T I ON  A CT  ;   Resolution,  That  this 
House  calls  upon  the  Government  forthwith   to  under­
take  the  amendment  of  the  Workmen's  Compensation 
Act,  169. 

W O R K M E N 'S  COMPENSATION  A CT 

( 1 8 9 7)  A M E N D M E NT  ; 

Bill  to  amend  the  Workmen's  Compensation  Act,  1897 ; 
presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second  time,  186. 
Day  appointed  for  Second  Reading,  243. 

W O R K M E N 'S  COMPENSATION  A CT 

( 1 8 9 7)  A M E N D M E NT 

(Seamen)  ;  Bill  to  amend  the  Workmen's  Compensation 
Act,  1897 ;  presented,  and  ordered  to  be  read  a  second 
time,  153.  Second  Reading  deferred,  162,  180,  187, 
200,  213,  227,  245,  256,  279,  299,  320,  342. 

W O R K M E N 'S  T R A I N S.  V i de  A C C O U N T S. 

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Motion,  That  a  Select  Committee 
be  appointed  to  inquire  into  the  working  and  adminis­
tration  of  the  Cheap  Trains  Act,  1883;  and   to  report 
whether  any  and, if  so, what  Amendments  are  necessary 
to  improve  the  service  of  Workmen's  Trains  in  the 
Metropolis  and  elsewhere,  and  to  secure  the  provision  of 
the accommodation required  by  Workmen  by all  Railway 

Companies ;  Amendment  made, by  inserting, after  "  are/' 
"reasonable  a n d "  ;  Main  Question,  as 
the  words 
amended, put, and agreed to ;  Select Committee  appointed, 
133.  Nominated;  power to  send for  persons,  papers,  and 
records;  Five   to  bo  the  Quorum,  258.  Report,  Inquiry 
not  completed,  367. 

W O R KS 

a nd  P U B L IC  B U I L D I N G S,  O F F I CE 

o f. 

V i de 

S U P P L Y. 

W O R T H I NG  a nd  D I S T R I CT  T R A M W A Y S.  V i de  H O V E. 

W O R T H I NG  C O R P O R A T I ON   (Tramways) [Lords'];  Report, 
That  the  Bill  should  originate in  the House of  Lords,  10. 
Report,  Standing  Orders  certified  to  have  been  complied 
with,  16.  Bill  brought  from  the  Lords,  197.  Read  the 
first  time,  and  referred  to  the  Examiners,  197.  Report, 
That  the  Standing  Orders  not  previously  inquired  into 
have  been  complied  with ;  Bill  to  be  read a second  time, 
219.  Read  a second time, and  committed, 232.  Reported, 
with  Amendments,  309.  Considered,  as  amended,  350. 
Read  the  third  time, and  passed,  with  Amendments, 359. 
(Cited  as  Worthing
To  which  the  Lords  agree,  375. 
Corporation  Tramways  Act,  1903)  Royal  Assent,  411. 

W R I T S,   3 . 

3  Edw.  VII.  Pari. 27.  Sess. 4.  1903. 

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