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The Editor will be glad to receive any suggestions or corrections from correspondents. CONSERVATIVE CENTRAL OFFICE, ST. STEPHEN'S CHAMBERS, WESTMINSTER, S.W. 16th December, 1899. P. S. KING & SON, ORCHARD HOUSE, 2 & 4 GREAT SMITH ST., WESTMINSTER, S.W., PARLIAMENTARY AND GENERAL BOOKSELLERS, BOOKBINDERS, AND PRINTERS. LONDON GOVERNMENT UNDER THE LONDON GOVERNMENT ACT, 1899. By Power and function of the Sovereign-The Civil List and Royal Grants- Taxes on the Royal Income-The Queen and the Royal Family-Principal Officers of the Household-British and Foreign Ambassadors-Governors Origin-Appellate Jurisdiction-The Lords Spiritual-The Lords Temporal- The Hereditary System-Procedure-Public Services-Principal Officers- Composition of the House-State of Parties in the House-Creations since 1830-List of Peers-Peers of Scotland and Ireland-Peeresses-Bishops History Procedure Officers List of Members - State of Parties. Composition of the House - Analysis. 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