The House of Commons is evidently in a hurry for
the Dissolution, and disposed to wind up all preliminary business with the greatest rapidity. Mr. Balfour moved on Thursday that the whole time of the House be given to the Government, and no one seriously opposed the application. He stated at the same time that, as the Irish Local Government Bill was so much opposed, he had no hope of passing it this Session, and it is known that the Irish Education Bill must either be withdrawn or passed nearly as it stands. The latter, how- ever, is possible, as Irish school-teachers are eager for the Bill, and are known to have great influence in elections. The Navy Estimates were passed on Thursday, and though Mr. Morton promised 'discussion on some few matters," it is believed that the remainder will pass so as to allow of the Dissolution on or before June 25th. The Members are sick of the sus- pense, which involves for all but the fortunate hundred who intend to retire, continuous worry, expense, and liability to be called on for long speeches. It is not only the work of a Member which has increased, but the work of a candidate, and that in a greater degree.
