Mr. Newton (rising): I second the motion.
The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the resolution by inserting the words “to an overtaxed peasantry, to bad government and” after the word due, so that the resolution, if amended, will be Resolved, That the French revolution was due to an overtaxed peasantry, to bad government and to the revolutionary spirit of the times. Are you ready for the question?
Mr. Lissenden (obtaining the floor): I move to amend the amendment by striking out the words “to an overtaxed peasantry.”
Mr. Dolton (rising): I second the motion.
The Chairman: It is moved and seconded to amend the amendment by striking out the words “to and overtaxed peasantry,” so that the question on the amendment, if amended, will be on inserting the words “to bad government and.” Are you ready for the question? As many as favor the amendment to the amendment say aye. . . . Those opposed no. . . . The ayes have it. The
