TitleIllustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 59DescriptionParliament received reports on a recent costly defeat in the New Zealand War and debated whether Britain should guarantee a loan to the colony. MPs were divided over funding a conflict they felt the Imperial Government could not fully control, but the loan guarantee passed its second reading by a clear majority before the House moved on to other budget matters.Year1864Volume45Page Number59FormatNewspaper article
