IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT
THE ADDRESS.
Lord Brownlow moved an address in answer to her Majesty's speech [which appeared in Wednesday's impression] and observed that the subject first in order and in importance was the Abyssinian Expedition. He stated the ramifications of the Abyssinian question, and pointed out the inconsistent and evasive conduct of King Theodore in his various communications with Mr. Rassam, and subsequently with Colonel Merewether, which ultimately lead to Lord Stanley writing a letter to the King, informing him that if the prisoners were not liberated within three months he would forfeit her Majesty's friendship. The Government accordingly took upon themselves the responsibility of adopting active measures, trusting to obtain the approval of Parliament for the course they had pursued.
Lord Hylton (late member for Petersfield, who appeared in a militia uniform) in seconding the address, pointed c out the constitutional necessity of Parliament being called together, as by the Act of 1858 its sanction was necessary to the employment of Indian troops in military operations out of India. It would be a matter of great regret if anything were neglected to secure the success of the expedition, and he felt sure that the general disposition of Parliament and the country was to afford to her Majesty every possible assistance and aid.
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