Punch (76.1879)

Apbil 12, 1879.]_PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI._159_

PUNCH'S ESSENCE OF PARLIAMENT.

Monday, March 31 {Lords).—It is a comfort to be assured that
Colonel Peaeson's force, whatever it .may be short of, has, at least,
surgeons enough. As rumour has been asking " Where are Colonel
Peabson's doctors ? " Ekowe answers by Lord Btjby, " Here! "

Medical Corporations and Supreme Courts both polished off, by
Third Reading of the Bills for their Amendment. Much good may
they do them—and the public.

(Commons.)—Government has no notion whether we are going to
Cabul or not. " Where ignorance is bliss! "

Lord Lytton may be in the habit of making the country pay for
wiring" to Her Majesty; but if so, the messages are private and
confidential, and Government has no official knowledge of them.

Zulu debate continued under pressure. Twenty-two Liberals, said
Sir J. Goldshid, and twice as many on the other side, had some-
thing to say, and wanted to say it. Sir Stafford Nobthcote said
they must cut their debate aocording to their time. As there wasn't
another night to spare, they must get to division to-night.

Mr. Cotjetnet re-opened the fight. He claims the honours of a
prophet of evil. All the ills—and more—which he foretold_ from
annexation of the Transvaal have come. Encouraged by this distinct
fulfilment of prophecy, Mr. Cotjetnet proceeded to prophesy other
unpleasant things. When we were off with Cetewato and his Zulus,
we should be on with Secocoeni and his Caffres, and with Jotjbdacn