§ MR. T. W. RUSSELL () Tyrone, S.I have to present a Petition from the inhabitants of East Belfast, calling the attention of the House to the practical disfranchisement of that constituency, and in view of legislation affecting Ireland during the present Session, asking this House to declare the seat vacant. As the Petition affects a Member of this House I beg to request that the Prayer of the Petitioner be read by the Clerk at the Table.
Petition presented, and read by the Clerk.
§ MR. JOHNSTON) (Belfast, S.I have to present a Petition from the Orange Lodges of Belfast with a prayer to the same effect.