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      Monday , July Wth . THE MASSACBE AT JEDDAH . LioaD Stkatfobd de Rejxxjffk , in the House of Lords , called attention to the late massacre at Jeddah . A strong spirit . « f fanaticism has always existed in Turkey , and , though it has been moderated of late years , it still exists to a considerable extent . Whatever might be the disposition of the Turkish Government , justice , in connexion with the Jeddah massacre , might be expected to move slowly ; and . we ought , therefore , to take active steps for obt nining satisfaction , lest any encouragement be given to tlie murderous spirit of the Mahometan bigots . He hoped , however , that the rumour of the

      occupation of Mecca , and of the seizure of precious objects of veneration treasured within its Avails , had no foundation , as such acts would only increase the hatred of Christians already animating the followers of Mahomet . He wished to know whether her Majesty's Government had received any official advices of the massacre at Jeddah ; whether instructions had been issued for demanding fu 11 reparation from the Porte through the British and French Ministers at Constantinople ; and whether , in case of wilful delays , adequate measures were to betaken to enforce our just demands . —The Earl of Malmesbuby replied that the necessary steps had been taken to demand immediate redress . There was no intention , of occupying Mecca . He trusted to be able

      in a few days to state what steps had been taken by the Turkish Pacha already sent to Jeddah , to execute justice on those ( in accordance with the strong remonstrances of her Majesty ' s Government ) who had been concerned in the massacre . The Pacha so sent is armed with power of life and death . It was considered that it would not be necessary to use any force on the part of her Majesty ' s Government to obtain retribution for this horrible massacre . The Turkish Government seems inclined to do its duty in the matter , and has proceeded inost energetically up to this moment ; and Sir Henry Bulwer is

      convinced that tlie Pacha , will carry out his orders . The gteat object of her Majesty ' s Government is to maintain the integrity of the Turkish Empire , and at the same time to assist and encourage the Sultan in proceeding ¦ with measures of reform . Her Majesty ' s Government has no reason to lelieve that there is any extraordinary fanaticism in any other jiortion of the Turkish Empire at the present moment , and it is considered that the massacre originated principally in a contest about an Indian ship which wished to change the British nationality and assume the Ottoman , in violation of the allegiance 'which it owed to the British Government .

      POLITICAL SERVICES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND . The Duke of Marlbokough : ' moved an address to her Majesty , with respect to the special church services of the 6 th of November , 30 th January , and 29 th of May . He proposed an address to her Majesty requesting that , in substitution for the services in question , there should be some memorial in the Prayer-book of those great deliverances . —After some discussion ( in which the proposal was supported by Lord Dungajjnox , and opposed by lEarl Stasjhope , Lord Ebuky , and the Earl of Derby ) , the motion was withdrawn . —In the course of the brief debate , the Bishop of London expressed a hope that they would not continue to mix up their thanksgiving for the commencement of her Majesty ' s reign with the service for the 5 th of November , which is calculated to embitter their feelings against their Roman Catholic fellow subjects .

      SCHOOL TRUSTEES' BILL . Lord Stanley of Aijoeklky" moved the second reading of this bill . —The Lord Chancellor moved that it be read a second time that day three months . —Lord Cranworth considered that it could be made a most useful measure if their Lordships woultl give it a second reading . —The Earl of Derby opposed tlio bill , because it provided that , whatever might be the presumed or proved intention of the founders of schools , and although it should appear to be manifest that it was intended to exclude Dissenters , and admit no one but Churchmen , Dissenters should be declared qualified to

      act as trustees in every case where there was no express provision excluding them . —The Duke of Somkhsict said that , for one hundred and fifty years , Dissenters had been trustees of schools , and then came a decision to reverse that custom . That ia an unsatisfactory state of the law , and neither the Dissenters nor the people of England think It satisfactory . He did not , however , say that this bill would exactly meet thu case . —The Duke of Nkwcastlu suggested postponement to allow further consideration of the subject . —The Lord Chancellor opposed tho proposition for postponement . —The amend " ment was currlcri , and the bill was accordingly lost .

      The House thon went into Comnutloo on tho Scotland Univkusitiks Bii ., 1 , , and tho Joint Stock Companikh Bill whs reported as amended , —The Coi'YRicjm OF Designs ISii . l iiIjo wtiut through committee .

      CJOVKKNMKNT OK INDIA HILL . Tho committal * on tliia bill was rcsunu'tl nt ? luuse 84 , which providua thut a co ; u |> . 'titiv « i > Niuumait « a * lmll take place- nrcnumtory to eu'oriutf I . Iki . suloaiiile c . ir . is < u tho Indian twrvloo . —Tins liai'l of Kllicni o : umi < ui

      ulithe situation , because the clergyman or country gentleman might not be able to pay high enough to get that sort of education for his son . The clause was an act of homage to the mob . It was an enactment that-would affect the future efficiency of the Artillery and Engineers , and it was impossible that it should not give the greatest offence to the officers of those corps . Our " moral spirit" would be lowered in India , at a time when it is most necessary that the demeanour of our officers should be that of gentlemen . The Earl of Derby admitted that the clause as originally introduced was open to objection ; but the cause of objection would be removed by an amendment which he intended to propose . He proposed that the words

      jectei to the propoasd system of examination , and said that the system hitherto in operation was preferable , because , from the manner in which persons were appointed , they were sure they were gentlemen . Under this clause , the son of a tailor or a grocer might , by being highly crammed , put out the son of a clergyman or country gentleman , who was infinitely more fit for

      which limited and absolutely controlled the power of making a selection should be struck out ; and the clause would then provide that a person might enter the Artillery and Engineers on undergoing the examination prescribed by the Secretary of State . "Why should the son of a tailor or grocer be excluded from a position for which he is qualified ? What a man ' s origin is , is nothing : the question is , what are his qualifications in regard to scientific attainments and moral character ?—The Duke of Somerset thought it was most desirable that young gentlemen in passing through the college at Addiscombe should pass through a course of military discipline . He thought that Addiscombe , instead of being done away with , ought to be enlarged . Perhaps

      it ttos desirable to remove the establishment at Addiscombe to Haileybury , which was a larger building . In his opinion , no one should enter the Indian artillery without having previously passed through a military college . —Earl Grajtvuxe saw no advantage in retaining this clause , if the noble Earl ( Derby ) could not tell theni what he intended to do with regard to Addiscombe and the native scientific branches of the army . —The Earl of Hardwickk thought the scientific branches of the Indian army must be dealt with in very much the sane manner that the scientific branches of the Royal army had fceen . This clause would do more with regard to the former service than had already been done with

      regard to the latter . —The Duke of Newcastle agreed with the Duke of Somerset that this clause was useless , and thought its natural tendency would be to destroy the college at Addiscombe . *—Lord Montea « le expressed his decided opposition to any proposal which would endanger the continuance of AddisconVbe . — The Earl of Eilenbokough said he should like to see a second military college at Haileybury . —Lord Brocghtoh considered it very undesirable that Addiscombe should be done away with ; to which the Earl of Derby replied that the clause did not hint at Addiscombe . — On a division , the clause was affirmed by 41 to 34 . Clauses 35 to 51 were also agreed to .

      The Earl of Ell . E 2 » borough proposed , in clause 52 , the insertion of words placing it beyond doubt or question that the expenditure of India should be cnarged on tlie revenue of India alone . —The consideration of the clause was postponed for the amendment to be printed . The Earl of Dekby proposed , in clause 53 , the insertion of words with a view to the periodical production before Parliament of statistical information respecting tlie moral and material progress of India . —The clause , as amended , was agreed to . After some discussion on clause 55 , it was agreed to as amended . The remaining clauses were also agreed to , and the bill was ordered to be reported on the following day . The Navigation Advances ( Ireland ) Bill was read a tbiid time , and passed . Their Lordships adjourned a few minutes before twelve o'clock .

      this 2 nd tower hamlkts militia . In the House of Commons , in answer to Mr . Dun-COsube , G eneral Peel said that Lord Comber in ero had sent to him a letter from Lord Wilton containing charges against Licut .-Colonel Dickson , and had expressed an opinion that the charges were proved by the evidence , lie ( General Peel ) did not come to the same conclusion ; but , considering that the evidence showed that the manner in which the affairs of the regiment were conducted wns contrary to regulation *! , lie had thought it right to call upon . Lieut .-Colonel Dickson to resign . Colonel Dickson had declined to take tnia course , claiming to have his case investigated ; and it wns therefore intended to appoint a certain number of officers to tuko tho matter into consideration .

      OVERLAND MAIL TO INDIA . Replying to Mr . Nicoll , General Pkkl bogged to state that it wna tho intention of tho Government , in cnHca of emergency , to adopt tho overland routa to India , and ho hoped tliat arrangements would bo mndo to obviate the necessity for sending hoavy bnggngo by tlio « ou route . MltTlloroLI . l I . or . U ., SIASAGHMKKT ACT AMENDMENT liii . i ,. On the onliir : \ ir tho sl-coikI reading of tliis bill , Sir

      system , proved , would cost far less Mr . Lowe compared the plan of the Board of Works with that of the Government referees , and gave the preference to the latter , as more effectual , and ultimately less costly . —Mr . HeAdlam warned the House against handing over the proposed sum to an irresponsible Board without some security that it would be properl y administered . It would have been better had the Government undertaken the works itself ; and he was sure that the ratepayers would have been better satisfied with such an arrangement- —Mr . Stuart Worixey thought there were many objections to the proposed plan ; among others , the danger of diverting a large body of water from the river . Did the Board of Works command the

      to be successful H . Wiulocghb * objected to entrusting such extensive powers to a board which was not a representative bodv and asked whether the rate was to fall upon the occu pier of a house , or the owner , or both—Mr . Akhoyd objected to the Government guarantee , contending that the sum of three millions -would by no means cover the amount required for the proposed plan , -while another

      confidence of the public ? He had always heard expressed an opinion very disadvantageous to them . Lord John Manners complained of the vacillation of the House on this question . A fortnight before , it had called on the Government to settle all the matters at issue in four-and-twenty hours ; and now they were told that it would be better to postpone action . They had not proceeded with undue precipitation , and indeed he knew of no question which had been more thoroughly sifted . Should the House decide that nothing should be done this year , the responsibility of inaction must rest on hon . members ; he repudiated it on the part of the Government . If the work were done , it ought , he conceived , to be undertaken by the municipality already

      established as a representative of this great metropolis ; and the expense should be borne by the locality . In reply to Sir H . Willoughby ' s question , Lord John " stated that the rate -would be a sewers' rate , and what is commonly called a landlord ' s rate . —Mr . Gladstone condemned the handing over of the question to the Board of Works . That Board , though in theory a representative body , is not palpably so ; and it Vras a vital point as to who was to be ultimately responsible for the payment of the money , and for any further expenditure beyond the three millions , t—Mr .- Alderman CuBrrr supported the bill , repeating hi . 3 suggestion as to the danger of diminishing the volume of the river . —Mr . Coningham viewed with considerable alarm the proposition that the

      metropolis should be handed over to the Metropolitan Board of Works . The scheme , in his opinion , ' would fail in its objects . Sir Benjammt Hall , said he should vote for the second reading of the bill , but he called the attention of Lord John Manners to the second clause , to which he objected , which enabled the Metropolitan Board of Works to establish outfalls , with deodorizing works , in any part of the metropolitan area . — -Mr . Kendall was anxious , before anything -was done , that the whole subject should be well considered . —Mr . Joseph Locke said he had met with many persons who did not consider the scheme of the Metropolitan Board of Works the best that could be adopted . It was in evidence that deodorization could be carried on upon the banks of the Thames ; and , if

      this process were employed at all , it should be done there . He thought it Would be better for the Government simply to guarantee the money , without involving itself in any scheme whatever . —Mr . Hemley remarked that that was exactly what the bill did : it gave no indication of any particular scheme ; it only required that the nuisance should be got rid of . For this purpose , the bill disembarrassed the Metropolitan Board of Works from the restrictions which had hitherto hampered their operations . —Mr . Stbphen 8 ON supported the bill , and said that nothing would effect the desired end but an intercepting system , which could be accommodated to any extension of London . The Metropolitan Board of Works were the fittest persons to have the carrying out

      of the proposed plan . —Sir John Shelley also bupported the measure , but agreed with Sir Benjamin Hall in his strictures on tho second clause . —Sir G . C . Lewib assented to the principle of giving the proposed powers to the Board of Works , but objected to the Government proposing to appoint an inspector , and to incur responsibility for loss in case tho plan turned out unsuccessful . —Mr . John Lockk opposed the bill , which ho pronounced an incomprehensible measure . —Lord Eukinu ton also objected to tho measure , and thought thut the Stato should contribute to the expense of the drainage , and that the Government should have some power in the

      nomination , and some control in the operation , of tlio body by whom the drainage is to be carried out . —Mr . Clav supported the second reading . —Mr . Puli . ku moved to defer the second reading for three month *; but tlio motion waa not seconded . —Lord 1 ' almkkstun hoped the House would ugrce to the second re .-nlin : ; - ( 1 tho bill , and not prolong thu ovils of disease and . sul ' . Vring cnuscd by imperfect drainage . Those cvil < cin only bo cured by intercepting sewers ; but it was un < onur . ; i (<' that the Government sliould persist in limiting the oiilfull of thu tunuuls ton |> oint ho near tlio inctn >| i"li- , i < Uarkinc Crook , and that su liirj . co uu uuhmhU ul ' i '; m i . l ..: ! 1

      ing matter should bo thrown invny . —Mr . Cox -ai ¦ ¦' u knew a largo jiarinh wli ' u . 'h is now « Trjtiuc I into : , - river , but which in uiitiruly uutsidu thu nu'tri >; i <> l" ¦¦>

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      700 THE LEADER . [ No . 435 , Jttly 24 , 1858 .

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      IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), July 24, 1858, page 700, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2252/page/4/