27 JULY 1872, Page 2

Mr. Cardwell is in trouble with his Bill for localizing

the Army. As it has been accepted by the House, and recognized as an im- mense improvement by both parties, he thought it all safe, and postponed it to this late date. He forgot that we must have a disso- lution next year, if only to try the Ballot, and that members are anxious to show their constituents how zealous they are for economy. So, on Tuesday, the economists literally overwhelmed him with talk, and he was unable to make the slightest progress. All the extra expense caused bythe Billwill be covered by £100,000, but one can pose as economist about 2d. even better than about £2. Everybody can realize twopences.