§ THE PATRONAGE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. THOMAS ELLIS,) Merionethshirehaving moved the adjournment of the House.
§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co.)said: Before the Motion is agreed to, I would ask my hon. Friend whether there is any truth in the reports scattered broadcast to-night that his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge has retired from the position of Commander-in-Chief of the British Army to make way for a better man. [Cries of "Order, order."] I would ask if a member of the Royal Family who has been drawing his money too long is going to retire? [Renewed Cries of "Order."]
§ MR. THOMAS ELLIS rose to reply, when
§ MR. G. C. T. BARTLEYsaid: Mr. Speaker, I ask you whether such remarks are in order in this House? [Cheers.]
§ *MR. SPEAKERThey are entirely out of order. ["Hear, hear," and cheers.]
§ DR. TANNER,however, amidst renewed shouts of "Order," tried to press for an answer, but
§ MR. SPEAKERput the Motion, and
§ The House adjourned at Twenty-five Minutes before One o'clock.