The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-22


he said the National League was guilty, and the
defense of the loyal Irish minority. He said
that no statesman, whatever he might be. would
sacrifice the interests of the country.
The Earl of Scarborough seconded the motion
of the Duke of Abercorn.
Earl Granville congratulated Lord Salisbury,
the Prime Minister, on the possession of two
such eloquent supporters
Lord Salisbury, in speech outlining the poll
cy of the government, said that Germany had
given assurances that she did not intend to an
mex Samoa. With regard to Burmah, he said
it would be better to await the arrival of papers
from Lord Dufferin before making any state
ment The government using its influence
to prevent any important breach of International
law. On this point he said he felt strongly, be-
cause il had been reported that he had given
couragement to Greece This statement he de-
Eounced as untrue, and declared that England,
above all, desired peace in the East Referring
to Ireland, the Prime Minister said the govern
ment has refrained from renewing the crimes
act because there had been prospect of re-
turning order in that country. The experiment.
however, had failed. although every chance had
been given to make it succeed Nothing, he
said, could exceed the patience of the Earl of
Carnarvon in carrying out his mission of peace
The disease, said hAt existed in Westminster,
and not in Ireland and the government must
try to stamp it out here. The words of Mr.
Gladstone, he declared, were answ acable for
many Irish evils. Mr. Gladstone had not spoken,
he said, with sufficient frmness concerning the
integrity of the empire. The Prime Minister'S
speech was received with cheers.
In the House of Commons Mr.. Connolly, Ma
tionalist, for Longford, gave notice that he
Irish land act. This announcement was re-
ceived by loud cheers from the Home rule mem
bers
Mr.. Thomas OConnor, Nationalist gave no
tice that he would introduce bill to provide for
the cultivation of the growth of tobacco in Ire
land.
Mr.. Gladstone said that the conduct of Lord
Salisbury in the Roumelia matter was honorable
to him and worthy of his name and was a credit
to England. The opposition would render Lord
Salisbury every assistance and grant him every
indulgence in connection with the settlement of
Mr.. Gladstone said he wished the Queens speech
had been more explicit. He was convinced that
only gentle and conciliatory handling OF the
Irish question would be effectual He had al
ways striven to eliminate the elements of wrath
and passion in discussing Ireland. The exercise
of candor and justice could alone afford the
smallest hope of solving the difficulty. What
ever" he continued, lit may he necessary to do
for Ireland should be done promptly. In the
name of heaven, let us maintain the union. We
have been maintaining it for eighty Eve. yes, six
hundred, years. Let us not deviate from the
path of good temper and self-command but, for
getfu of every prejudice let US strive to do JUS
tice to the great. the gigantic interests commit
ted to our charge"
Mr.. Gladstone said that in seeking re elec-
ton he was mainly guided by a wish to proceed
and social position of ireland. Only the govern
ment. however. was able to act in
such matter He believing it would
he mischievous to do 80, and he did not
intend to introduce proposals of his own but ne
would reserve his opinion He would also re-
serve his decision whether to alter or to add the
proposals embodied in his election manifesto
He pleaded for patient hearing of the opinions
of the Irish Nationalists.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach. Chancellor OF the
Exchequer, thanked Mr. Gladstone for his kind
ly words He challenged the opposition to come
to decision in regard to their attitude in refer
ence to unity of the empire. Out of their disre-
gard OF the government, he said, let them move
an amendment to the address in reply to the
Queens speech. If they agreed with the govern
ment, they should declare so. If the majority
of the House 30 wished, the present government
would remain in Office Hehumbly and earnestly
asked all the members, to whatever party they
belonged, to support the government in order to
enable it to conduct the affairs of the country.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, in his speech said
that it was boycotting, not agrarian crimes. that
had increased in Ireland The new Secretary
for Ireland would consider the question whether
special powers would be needed to suppress boy
cotting.
Mr.. Parnell said he always believed that if
the principle were admitted that Ireland
was entitled to some form Of self-govern-
ment the settlement of the details would
not be found a formidable task, and that
there would he no great difficulty
in securing the empire against separation.
He himself although a Protestant feared no
danger to the minority in Ireland from the Cath
olics. The whole question was one of reasonable
or exorbitant rents. He denied that the National
League encouraged boycotting.
Neither Liberals nor Parnellites appearing to
be inclined to challenge the government. Lord
Randolph Churchill proposed that the debate be
adjourned He wished the House to clearly un-
derstand, however, that it would be impossible
for the present government ever to sanction an
Irish Parliament. He said the government
would De prepared. when the proper time ar
rived, with scheme to improve local govern
ment in Ireland
The debate left the impression that both par
ties are anxious to concillate the Parneltes. and
have no desire to enforce strong coercive meas
ures. At the same time, it is believed that there
is no chance of either Conservatives or Liberals
proposing. at this session, any home-rule meas
ure likely to satisfy the Irish The tenor of Mr..
Parnell's speech gave evidence of rapproche-
ment with Mr.. Gladstone. and of the abandon
ment of the hope of an alliance with the Con-
servatives. 1t is expected that the debate will
continue all next week.
The Dublin United Ireland. in an article en-
titled Breakers Ahead" says: "The suppress
sion Of the National League will inevitably lead
to a conspiracy. Inyinciblcism and dynamite
which the government will be answerable"
United Ireland then warns Lord Salisbury to
beware, and exhorts the Nationalists to prep are
for action.
Preparing for Putting Down a Revolt
Cable Special.
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