IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.
By Telegraph.—Press Association. — Copyright. Received February 10, 6.10 p.m. London, February 9.
In the House of Commons, Mr Jeffreys’ amendment to the Address-in-Reply, that the local rates b 0 reduced in order to relieve tho depression, was rejected on a division by a majority of 12 votes. The Parnellite section of the House supported the motion. Speaking to the motion, the Chancellor, Sir W. V. Harcourt, said it was impossible to blame the Government for the absence of a law giving relief,to the unemployed.
Mr Chamberlain has tabled, a further amendment to the Address-in-Roply to the effect that it is contrary to the public interest that Parliament should be occupied with the discussion of measures which the Ministry admit have no prospect of becoming law, while in the judgment of Parliament they ought to ‘ take proposals involving a grave constitutional change.
This amendment is to bo moved for the Opposition. The Chancellor has introduced a Bill to repeal the property qualification and county Magistrates in England and Wales.
Received February It, 1 a.m., London, February 10
Mr Chamberlain’s amendment to the Address-in-Reply is to be moved on Thursday. _________
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2432, 11 February 1895, Page 2
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