§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be read a second time this day."—(Captain Pim.)
§ SIR CHARLES W. DILKEmoved that the second reading be postponed to the following Tuesday, on the ground that there could be no use in putting on the Order for a Saturday Sitting a Bill which could not possibly be passed.
§ Amendment proposed, to leave out the words "this day," in order to add the words "upon Tuesday next," — (Sir Charles W. Dilke,)—instead thereof.
§ Question put, "That the words 'this day' stand part of the Question."
§ The House divided:—Ayes 39; Noes 42: Majority 3.—(Div. List, No. 265.)
§ Words added.
§ Main Question, as amended, put.
§ Resolved, That the Bill be read a second time upon Tuesday next.