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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 04, 1855
Page
3
Parliament discussed the Sale of Beer Bill with support from supporters and objections about Sundays hours. Questions arose over committee recommendations versus printed provisions, and ministers noted potential changes on appeal and public interest considerations.
Lords discussed withdrawing a 1000 pound grant from the Royal Society citing government neglect of science. Lord Brovenam warned of harm to scientific progress and cited past support from the Queen's Bounty Fund and comparisons with French exhibitions and continental instrument makers.
In a lengthy House of Commons session the Chancellor noted a three and a half million margin over budget estimates and deferred details until supplementary votes pass. The debate covered civil contingencies, navy and transport expenses, and criticism of the new Transport Board. General opposition pressed delaying tactics on a Turkish Loan Bill, with revisions and evidence concerns. the bill advanced to committee with an appeal clause removed.
In the Commons Otway moves to cut National Gallery grant by 1455 pounds, including 300 for travelling agent and 1155 for incidental travel. division 45 to 33-7 against. Tariffs Acts Amendment Bill and Turnpike Acts Continuance Bill pass. Lords discuss Kensington Gore museum grant amid debate. vote 85 to 33-52 in favor. Parliament adjourns. A Ways and Means meeting considers delaying peace with Russia. opposition to any treaty before Parliament. Exchequer bonds plan contemplated for 7 million pounds.
The discussion covers overruns in army, navy, and ordnance spending, with projected gaps widening the surplus. Proposals include raising Exchequer Bills from three to seven million and funding via Exchequer Bonds. Sir G C Lewis notes unfunded debt at £37,099.40 of bills and six million bonds. The opposition criticizes loans without taxRevenue increases. The Limited Liability Bill passes as the day ends with adjournment.
A Cabinet Council met on Wednesday and MPs voted on Tuesday to postpone the Sale of Beer Bill for three months. The Standard notes young candidates in Irish constituencies for both Liberal and Conservative interests and discusses travel fare perks for British troops in France. It also reports Lord John Russell’s Edinburgh visit, the Duke of Newcastle’s voyage to the Crimea, ministerial dinners, royal plans, and Colonel Silvino Olivieri’s return to London after wartime service.
Morning Post reports no recall of Commander-in-Chief General Simpson in the Crimea. It notes his health is weak and he may be unable to endure prolonged duty, and that England is unlikely to send out a new commander if he returns.
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