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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 25, 1846
Page
3
Parliament debates a county polling reform and a sweeping railroad measure. Proposals push to require three day pre readings and detailed shareholder certificates, aiming to curb speculative schemes and protect public money as the House weighs the cost and risk of continuing railway projects.
The annual balance sheet for the year ending April 6 1846 shows a revenue surplus of 2380 600 pounds with China contributing 750 000 pounds. After adjustments the surplus exclusive of China is about 1 630 000 pounds, while total expenditure is recorded at 49 532 000 with actual outlay near 49 400 000.
The Indian Mail lauds Viscount Hardinge for leading the Punjab campaign with discipline and success. It notes four battles in sixty days, 260 cannon captured, Sutlej crossed, Lahore captured, and a peaceful advance with minimal violence. The piece argues the war’s resolution secures lasting Britain India stability and praises the governor general’s leadership.
A political column condemns Treasury Lords and government aides for manipulating attendance to suit debate timing. It argues Irish Members and Free Traders showed consistency in opposing half hearted sessions and keeping the house ready for speakers. The piece critiques the mechanism used to force attendance on government nights.
The Government Resolutions passed Thursday night with few objections. They require a certificate of sanction from meetings representing one third of company capital before Bills can be read a third time. Three fifths of that third must assent in order to apply to Parliament. The plan aims to prevent risky lines from proceeding without adequate support, urging dissolution and deposit return if Standing Orders are not met. Parliament supports the approach, despite minor dissent from Lord George Bentinck and Mr Disraeli who warn of overreach.
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