MR. GLADSTONEI may be permitted to say that I accept thankfully what the hon. Gentleman opposite has 179 said, and I am glad the affair has ended so peaceably. I wish now to make an appeal with regard to the course of Business to-night. I understand that the hon. Member is willing to postpone his Notice, and likewise that the hon. Member for York, in consideration of the pressure of Public Business, will kindly do the same. I hope I am correctly informed.
§ MR. J. LOWTHERsaid, that as the Notice in his name referred to a subject of very great importance and interest—the state of our municipal law with regard to the export of arms—he would hardly be justified on an ordinary occasion in postponing it. If, however, it should meet the convenience of the House, he would do so now. He hoped the right hon. Gentleman in return would consider how he might afford him an early opportunity for bringing on the discussion.