§ Order read, for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [12th February], "That the Bill be now read a second time."
§ Question again proposed.
§ Debate resumed.
§ Motion made, and Question put, "That the Debate be now adjourned."—(Mr. Goldsmid.)
§ The House divided:—Ayes 9; Noes 64: Majority 55.
§ Question again proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That this House do now adjourn."— (Mr. Parnell.)
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKE, while entertaining a very strong opinion against proceeding with the Business at these late hours, advised the hon. Member to withdraw his Motion.
Question put.
The House divided:—Ayes 7; Noes 66: Majority 59.
Question again proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."
Amendment proposed, to leave out the word "now, and at the end of the Question to add the words "upon this day six months."—(Mr. Monk.)
Question proposed, "That the word 'now' stand part of the Question."
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Main Question put, and agreed to.
Bill read a second time, and committed for Thursday 22nd February.