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Newspaper
Empire
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 03, 1856
Page
2
The House of Commons debated the surrender of Kars with ministers and opposition drawing sharp contrasts. MPs criticized policy in Asia Minor, questioned responsibility for the campaign, and discussed the broader implications for peace negotiations. The session adjourned after a lengthy exchange, with a vote pending.
The House of Commons met on Wednesday April 30 with the Speaker presiding at noon. Petition from Edinburgh women seeking protection of property on marriage led to debate. a new writ for Longford was approved in succession to Richard Maxwell Fox. The Dwellings for the Labouring Classes (Ireland) Bill went into committee amid opposition over eviction powers and repair obligations. Several amendments were discussed, including onus of repairs and landlord duties, with divisions on amendments and progress reporting. progress was adjourned to June 11.
In Tuarsguay on May 1 peace rejoicings were announced for the queen's birthday and a new map of the Russian frontier deemed unnecessary after the treaty. The House of Commons discussed the fall of Kars, criticizing the government over delays and strategic choices, while praising Williams and Omar Pasha and contrasting ministerial conduct with Allied aims. A separate committee session heatedly examined Liverpool town dues on shipping, detailing burdens on Runcorn merchants and alkali works, arguing they hinder regional trade and navigation.
Fragmentary records show a parliamentary division over a government forethought issue. Mr Seymies's amendment was negated by 452 to 52398, followed by a vote on Mr Whiteside's resolution with 176 for and 127 against, before adjournment at 1:30 PM.
During a naval review the Lords and Commons faced a mace shortage in 1854. The sergeant at arms left at Portsmouth failed to bring it, delaying proceedings until a Commons member borrowed the mace from the Lords. The mace was finally laid on the Commons table, allowing business to proceed.
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