§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ Mr. BEALEThis Bill was drawn after considerable consultation with the Post Office. It gives power, if the Postmaster-General gets evidence from circulars and advertisements that they are from lottery agents to examine the letters. The Bill has been extended to the examination of letters 1524 containing obscene matter also. It is supported on both sides of the House, and I have received communications from all over the country — especially from those engaged in the work of education—hoping that the Bill will be passed.
§ Objection taken; Second Reading deferred.