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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 29, 1868
Page
17
Lords debate pacification of Ireland centered on reform of the Irish Church and equality of religion. Opponents warn against concessions to Catholic factions while recognizing Protestants as the civil garrison. The Habeas Corpus suspension bill is read a second time as the session adjourns.
The House met to hear Earl of Malmesbury announce Lord Derby's resignation due to ill health. Queen accepted, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer was empowered to form a government. Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill to pass that night, with readings and Royal assent planned for Friday.
In the House of Commons Lord A Clinton postpones resolutions on Ireland to Tuesday to move them as amendment on Maguire’s motion. Debate covers Metropolitan Board of Works taxation and London finance, with calls for new revenue sources and debates on property taxes and rates. The session adjourns until Friday as Lord Derby resigns and Mr Disraeli forms an administration.
The bill against Sunday alcohol sales stalls the second seat vote to March 18 after mass petitions. Up to 300,000 supporters expected. Liverpool pub owners signal Sunday closures. Great Northern Hospital reports 1,039 patients for the week ending Feb 22 with 281 new cases.
Paris correspondence reports chaotic session as debates on the Press Bill split the Chamber. Officials clashed over reporting debates while the jury of honour cleared accusations against journals. The President fled, gas was turned off, and a carnival adjournment ended the tumultuous day.
The Chamber of Deputies approves total 1868 outlay of 997,066,000 lire with a 218,000,000 lire deficit excluding exchange losses. It adjourns to March 2. Sicily reports calm with foreigners returning to Palermo. The War Ministry orders unlimited furlough from March 1 for most 1842 class soldiers. On Ash Wednesday the Pope blessed ashes in the Sistine Chapel.
The Upper House Committee adopted the Marriage Laws Amendment Bill to restore civic code clauses tied to the Concordat. The Lower House had shown the same course. Dr Giskra issued a circular to provincial governors highlighting clergy agitation against the new Constitution and warning them to curb it.
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