MR. GLADSTONEbrought up a Message from the Crown, which was read by the Clerk at the Table as follows:—
Her Majesty being desirous of making a competent provision for the honourable support and maintenance of Her third son Prince Arthur Patrick Albert on his coming of age, recommends the consideration thereof to Her faithful Commons, and relies upon their attachment to adopt such measures as may be suitable to the occasion.
MR. GLADSTONEgave Notice that on Monday next he would move that the Message should be taken into consideration, and that the House should then resolve itself into Committee of Supply for the purpose.