§ Resolutions [March 11] reported.
§ SIR WILFRID LAWSONasked for further explanation of the fact that the Minister for War had asked for a larger Vote of men and money than had ever before been asked in time of peace. It was the inauguration of a new policy, which in other countries had led to ruinous consequences, and ought not therefore to be adopted in England.
§ MR. CARDWELLsaid, he could not admit that he had attempted to inaugurate a new policy. He had maintained the invariable policy of England, which was that she should defend herself by her own strength and spirit, and not be indebted for security to the forbearance or the indifference of other nations.
§ MR. R. N. FOWLERsaid, he entirely agreed with the hon. Member for Carlisle, and hoped the country would not enter into this scheme of boundless expenditure.
§ Resolutions agreed to.