1 JULY 1871, page 7

Tue Army Bill.—a Possible Compromise.

W E do not feel certain that the Government could not, if 1 1' V it pleased, effect a compromise with the Lords upon the Army Bill. Upon the main principle of that Bill, the......

An Expensive Minister.

W E suggested a year or more ago that Mr. Ayrton, having really earned some forbearance,—if it be unreasonable (as no doubt it is) to speak of any feeling so tender as gratitude......