London, 26th August.
Mr. Gladstone moved last night that the Edict be disallowed, the necessity for it being unproved. The right hon. gentleman said that whilst he deprecated boycotting, without doubt the National League had brought invaluable benefits to the people.
Mr. Balfour replied that at the present moment there were nearly five thousand cases of boycotting, and that the e labours not to protect the tenants but to destroy the landlord.
The debate was adjourned.
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