Scotch Reform Bill debated with proposed Scotland additions
Discussion on the Scotch Reform Bill includes franchise extensions for boroughs and counties, added Scottish representation, and proposed new members to Scotland. Lords and MPs clash over distribution, with Baxter and Moncrieff opposing the plan, while others urge progress in this reform Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Maro
Train
Lord Hotham
Scotland
Bscotc
Ayranark
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Ardrossan
Coatbridge
Wishaw
Barrhead
Johnstone
Heleneburgh
Kirkintilloch
Pollokshaws
Lanark
Renfrew
Ayr
Dumbarton
Hawick
Galashiels
House of Commons
Hoglish
Smouwre
Laine
Dundee
Mononisr
Syxzs
M’laren
H. Cores RooKks
James Fenausson
Granam
Exchequre
England
Ozavroad
Reaapen
House adjourns after first reading for the bill
The observations and the bill were read a first time. The House adjourned at a quarter past nine o'clock.
Debates on Referees' Court Powers and Abyssinian Expedition
The House debated amending standing orders to widen Referees' Court powers and curb private-bill opposition. Lord Northcote discussed Abyssinian expedition info, with Egypt’s role and troop movements. Dockyard spending probe moves forward as committees consider accounting reforms. Oxford Cambridge university tests bill advances alongside a Sunday liquor sale bill in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dopson
Board of Trade
Cavs
Lord Hortham
Northcote
Fawcett
Abyssinia
Lorooney
Egypt
Suey
Royal
Conny
the Admiralty
Seely
Admiralty
Committee On Public Accounts
Kilmarnock
Garuorne Harpy
Spraxsr
Ireland
O’conor Don
Major O'Reilly
Earl of Mayo
Irish Land Question and Compulsory Church Rates Debate
The House discussed Irish land tenure reform with Mr Prrow moving to introduce a bill substantially similar to 1866 Fortescue proposals. Debates covered tenant compensation and distress abolition, Admiralty jurisdiction, and funds from fines in Ireland. The Bank Holidays Bill faced objections before being referred to a select committee, while the Life Policies Nomination Bill and compulsory church-rate reform advanced with mixed views and detailed legal clarifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
C. Fortescue
Waxen
Norwood
Hourr
Bagwell
O. O’lochien
Cave
GoscagEn
Thomas Baking
Saan-Lerevke
Alderman Lawrence
Nats
Sir R. Palmer