...constitutional changes to the disadvantage of the Peers if they should obstruct the Bill. They would, he said, stimulate discussion on important questions which,...infatuation, might have slumbered for many years. By throwing themselves athwart the course of the nation, they might meet with accidents not pleasant...

...contained much truth, but which did not display much discretion. 'The Lords,' so Mr. Bright wrote, 1 ' are not very wise, but there is sometimes profit to...infatuation, might have- slumbered for many years. . . . It would be well if the Peers could bring themselves on a line with the opinions and necessities of our...

...While the Lords were still hesitating, John Bright had written the following public letter (June 9) : ' The Lords are not very wise, but there is sometimes...majority of 100 in one House for a given policy, and a majority of 100 in another House against it. It may be asked also why the Crown, through its Ministers...

...While the Lords were still hesitating, John Bright had written the following public letter (June 9) : ' The Lords are not very wise, but there is sometimes...majority of 100 in one House for a given policy, and a majority of 100 in another House against it. It may be asked also why the Crown, through its Ministers...

...The Lords are not very wise, but there is sometimes profit to the people even in their innovations. If they should delay the passing of the Irish Church...majority of 100 in one House for a given policy, and a majority of 100 in another House against it. I may be asked also why the Crown, through its Ministers...