LONDON.
July 10. The Irish Repression Bill was passed through committee this evening, and read a second time as amendment, the amendment which had been proposed by Government having previously been rejected. During the debate on the occasion Mr Gladstone hinted that he should resign office, but it is generally considered, however, that he will not do so at present. The Times in a leading article this morning condemns the jealousies displayed by the colonies iv their dealings with one another, and expresses the opinion that this alienation is due to excessive protection. Later. Iv the House of Commons to-day the j Premier took occasion to refer to the hint be threw out at the last meeting of the House, that he might deem it necessary to resign in consequence of the rejection of the Government's proposed amendment to the Irish Repression Bill. Mr Gladstone stated that after consideration, he decided to accept the vjteof the House, and had abandoned any intention of resigning.
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Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 8, 12 July 1882, Page 2
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