Mr.Mundella wanted to get power for the Board of Trade to regulate the hours of labour among poor railway men.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach--who burnt his fingers over Stationmaster Hood--rushed up after Mr.Mundella had sate down--to claim a portion of the credit for this beneficial change.

Here, again, the Opposition showed that meekness which has come over its temper.

For six years the Tories were in office, but there was no Bill.

The moment he was out, Sir Michael was full of the best intentions.

But his attempt to get credit for other men's work was vain; for he counted without Mr.Bartley--the gentleman whom North Islington sends to Parliament for the purpose of impeding all useful legislation.