§ EARL GRANVILLEMy Lords, I may be permitted to interrupt the debate for one moment to communicate a very sad piece of intelligence, which I received with very deep regret, which I am sure will be shared by every Member of this House. Two or three hours ago the death of the Postmaster General, Mr. Fawcett, occurred. I did not know any man whose intellectual qualities and high character more entitled him to the respect of every one who knew him. He was one of the bravest of men under a great physical disability.
§ THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURYI will only add one word to what the noble Earl has said, and that is to join with him in expressing the belief that there are few public men whose loss at this moment would be received with so much regret. Mr. Fawcett was a man who, while holding strong political opinions, excited the liveliest sympathy and admiration alike among his opponents and friends.