§ On the Order for Third Reading.
§ MR. R. W. HANBURY (Preston)called attention to the distinction drawn, between the natives of India and the white men, serving in the Indian Army, in regard to the punishment of flogging, to which the former were, liable. These punishments were not only applicable to the natives of India when serving in India, but also even when they came to this country, or served side by side with our troops in Egypt or elsewhere. He was anxious to do away once and for ever with this most invidious distinction. For the law which thus exempted the white man from the punishment of flogging, while it reserved it for the natives, the Government of India were not responsible; it was the deliberate act of the House in passing this Act which they were not allowed to amend.
§ Bill read 3º.