"THE BILL REFERRED TO," Sir Philip resumed, "is of course the Aliens Extradition (Political Offences) Bill, which, had it not been for the tactics of the Opposition, might have passed quietly into law last session."
Sir Philip went on to explain that the Bill was called into being by the insecurity of the succession in Spain.
"It is imperative that neither England nor any other country should harbour propagandists who, from the security of these, or other shores, should set Europe ablaze. Coincident with the passage of this measure similar Acts or proclamations have been made in every country in Europe. In fact, they are all in existence, having been arranged to come into law simultaneously with ours, last session."
"Why do you attach importance to these letters?" asked the Daily Megaph
