§ MR. CRUM-EWINGurged on the Government the necessity of taking steps to induce other countries to adopt the new arrangements in this matter simultaneously with this country, in order that the British trade might not suffer disadvantage.
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERsaid, the Belgian Government had already signified its assent to join in the carrying out of the Convention, if the other powers did so, and within the last half hour they had received a telegram stating that the French Government had also given its assent. By Monday next he hoped to receive similar news from Holland. There would be no want of activity shown by Her Majesty's Government in this matter.
§ Bill reported; as amended, to be considered upon Monday next.