HL Deb 18 July 1899 vol 74 cc1163-4

To be read 2a on Friday next.—(The Earl of Selborne.)

them by land legislation for the purposes of compensation, let them appoint a Royal Commission to do it. For the Government to say that they sympathise with the Irish landlords is not sufficient. Let them give some practical proof of their sympathy. Two years ago, when I moved a similar motion, I withdrew it at the instigation of the Government, because I was assured and believed that the Government seriously intended to consider the question of compensation for the Irish landlords. On the present occasion I feel compelled to go to a Division.

On question, their Lordships divided:—Contents, 39; Not-Contents, 34.

CONTENTS.
Grafton, D. Falkland, V. Mendip, L. (V. Clifden.)
Monck, L. (V. Monck.)
Abercorn, M. (D. Abercorn.) Ardilaun, L. Monteagle of Brandon, L.
Brougham and Vaux, L. O'Neill, L.
Abingdon, E. Castlemaine, L. Plunket, L.
Annesley, E. Clonbrock, L. Rathmore, L.
Bandon, E. Congleton, L. Saltersford, L. (E. Courtown.)
Dartrey, E. Farnham, L. Stanley of Alderley, L.
de Montalt, E. Grey de Ruthyn, L. Stratheden and Campbell, L.
Drogheda, E. Hare, L. (E. Listowel.) Sudley, L. (E. Arran.)
Mayo, E. [Teller.] Headley, L. Templemore, L.
Morton, E. Inchiquin, L. [Teller.] Tyrone, L. (M. Waterford.)
Rosse, E. Kenmare, L. (E. Kenmare.) Ventry, L.
Vane, E. (M. Londonderry.) Macnaghten, L. Worlingham, L. (E. Gosford.)
NOT-CONTENTS.
Halsbury, E. (L. Chancellor.) Hardwicke, E. Belper, L.
Devonshire, D. (L. President.) Kimberley, E. Churchill, L.[Teller.]
Cross, V. (L. Privy Seal.) Morley, E. Glanusk, L.
Onslow, E. Glenesk, L.
Marlborough, D. Powis, E. James, L.
Selborne, E. Kintore, L. (E. Kintore.)
Ailesbury, M. Spencer, E. Langford, L.
Lansdowne, M. Waldegrave, E. [Teller.] Monk Bretton L.
Ripon, M. Yarborough, E. Muncaster, L.
Norton, L.
Pembroke and Montgomery, E. (L. Steward.) Shute, L. (V. Barrington.)
Addington, L. Wolverton, L.
Crewe, E. Ashbourne, L
Denbigh, E. Balfour, L..