DEFEAT OF THE MINISTRY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1461, 30 January 1886, Page 1

DEFEAT OF THE MINISTRY.

London, Jan. 26. In the House of Commons (n-day, an amendment to'the Address-in-Reply was moved by Mr Jesse Ceilings, affirming the desirability id cutting up the land into allotments, and was carried by a majority of 79 votes, the i’arnellite party supporting the amendment. Jan. 27. In consequence of the adverse vote in the House of Commons on Mr Codings’ amendment, Parliament has been adjourned until Thursday, and it is understood that Lord Salisbury will tender the resignation of himself and hi> colleagues to Her Majesty to-day. Lord Hartington and Mr Goschen voted with the Government, in opposition to the amendment, The Government were defeated by 829 against 250. Mr Gladstone supported Mr Codings’ .amendment, and the Marquis of Hartington, Mr G. J. Goschen, Sir Henry .fames, Sir John Lubbock, Mr Leonard Courtney, and other Liberals voted with the Government. The Marquis of Salisbury has tendered the resignation of the Ministry In consequence of the Whig di fictions, it is considered doubtful whether Mr Gladstone will he able to form a Cabinet. J,m. 28, An official messenger has arrived at Osborne, where Her Majesty the Quei-u is now staying, announcing the resignation of the Marquis of Salisbury and hie colleagues. The defeat of Lord Salisbury’s Government is generally regretted on the Continent.