Mrs. Poser. What are Sir Charles's views with regard to the existing Excise regulations?
Sir Charles. My first measure will be to bring in a bill legalizing the smuggling of laces and French ribbons. (Rapturous cheering.)
A Voice. About the Sanitary Movement?
Sir Charles thought every family should leave town at the end of the season. It was his opinion, that all husbands paying the income tax should be compelled to take their wives and children to the seaside for the autumn months. It should have his earliest attention. In answer to another speaker, he considered that Assembly-rooms should be maintained in every town by the public purse.
Mrs. Poser. What Foreign Policy will you advocate?
Sir Charles would advocate peace with France at all hazards, that nothing might endanger the immediate importation of Parisian fashions. (Cheers and bouquets.)
A Young Lady. About the Army?
Sir Charles. I am for keeping up a standing army, to consist entirely of regiments of horse-guards, composed exclusively of officers. (Immense sensation.)
Mrs. Poser. I should like to hear your intentions as to the tobacco duties.
Sir Charles. To prohibit the importation and cultivation of that objectionable plant altogether, so that there may be no more smoking.