Reform debate on Parliament duration seven years and more
Members spar over shortening Parliament terms after Reform. Lords Althorp and Russell defend septennial length while Cobden, Palmer, Howick, Stanley and others urge earlier or fixed-term parliaments. Debate covers monarchy balance, taxation, ballots, and public confidence.
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Honeb
E. Codrington
S. Whalley
Lng
Baronet
Tamworth
House
Kennedy
J. Russell
Gentleman
Oldham
House of Hanover
Lord J. Russell
House of Commons
Crown
Lords
United States of America
Kennepy
Sheil
Duke of Shrewsbury
Somers
Fesprenahie
Lord Howick
Menher
Palmer
Heathfield
Earl Grey
Birmingham Political Union
Earl
J. Hobhouse
Bath
Stanley
Robinson
Jord
Mr. Tennyson
Mr. Robinson
Hear
Iear
Hood
Tower Hamlets
Lushington
House of Lords
O'Connell
Bar Sley
Gentlem
Ireland
Europe
Jae Doe Beauclerk
Gesileman
Gisborne
R. Fergusson
Tennyson
Mr. Stapley
Motions and pledges stir debate on Reform Bill fate
The debate focused on pledges by ministers and MPs regarding shortening Parliament terms. Speakers pressed the principle of expediency and whether pledges bound future actions, with lines about the Reform Bill and potential vote by ministers. The session saw motions for a previous question and the China Trade Bill advancing to its third reading before adjournment.
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Hume
Hear
House of Commons
His
Lord Althorp
George the Third
Mr. Cobbett
John Russell
House of Lords
Mr. Cobet
Parliament
Cobbest
Althorp
D. Gaskell
George I
Horace Walpole
Evans
George the
Hawkins
Treasury
England
Lord Sandon
Bon
Genteman
Worcester
Tipperary
Lushington
Lambeth
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Cheshire
India
Teanysda
Genie
H Septleman
Thadas
R. Grint
S. Rics
Members vote split on Emancipation in Irish division
A minority vote against Agnew and a listed mix of Irish members shows a divided stance on Third Reading for the Emancipation bill. Names include Gronan, Palmér, Grey, Cotenal, Ebastone, Mosley, Greene, Martin Galway, O'Connell Lynch, Browne, Finn, Barron, Baldwin, O'Dwyer, Wallace and Thako among others.
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Tellers
Agnew
Sir. A. Gronan
C 7Vad Bruce
Balcomb
Palmér
Grey
Cotenal Well
Public meet remarks and local parliamentary disputes
A fragment from a July 22 1888, letter discusses Mr Clifton and Mr Blakeman, referencing public meetings, alleged abuses, and parish charges. It mentions a deputation, an inquiry into expenses, and tensions around a workhouse and salary cuts. The text includes personal recollections and a dinner anecdote, ending with an ominous “dreadful accident.”
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Dean
Clifton
Vancras
Ue Aa
Blakeman
Handleni
SanpeMsr
Peetys
Parochi
Moliontt
Clifton Pan -Get
Pri
Seniidi
Jakeman
Scadding Levi
T. Hay