21 JULY 1888, Page 2

The second reading is to be moved on Monday night,

and Sir Joseph MacKenna (one of Mr. Parnell's party) has given notice that he will move the rejection of the Bill; while Mr. Parnell, on the other hand, threatens the Government that they shall not be allowed to back out,—of which, indeed, they have shown no intention. As to the disputed words—namely, whether allegations brought against "other persons" can be inquired into,—we take it that this, right must be insisted on so far as the allegations against " other persons " are shown to be parts of the chain of evidence against any Member of Parliament, but no further. As subsidiary to the Times' case against Mr. Parnell and his colleagues, the charges against other persons are relevant : beyond that they are irrelevant.