§ LORD DENMAN moved the Second Reading of this Bill. [His Lordship's observations were inaudible in the Reporters' Gallery.]
§ Moved, "That the Bill be now read 2a."
§ EARL CADOGANI shall not attempt to follow the noble Lord into the remarks he has just made, which, if I understood him aright, were directed to a description of the general subject of female suffrage. My objection to this Bill is of a more general character. It deals with one portion only, and a very small portion, of the large and important question of local self-government in Ireland; and Her Majesty's Government are not prepared to support any partial or piecemeal legislation in connection with that subject, which should be dealt with in a general measure, embracing all classes of people. Under these circumstances, I have no alternative but to ask your Lordships to read the Bill a second time this day three months.
§ Amendment moved, to leave out "now" and add at the end of the Motion "this day three months."—[The Lord Privy Seal (Earl Cadogan.)]
§ On Question that "now" stand part of the Question, resolved in the negative. Bill to be read 2a this day three months.
LORD DENMANMy Lords, I will only say that, if this House is sitting 855 on this day three months. I will endeavour to bring the Bill forward again.