The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-09
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that their kinsmen here will never abandon
them to the uncovenanted mercies of the Irish
National League and its paymasters in America
Mr.. Gladstone exerted all his marvellous powers
of intimidation, mystifcation and persuasion in
favor of his bill, but we rejoice that the majority
againstit was decisive and crushing. This speaks
we'll for the independence and courage of the
House of Commons. 1t is q strong testimony in
favor of the encouraging belief that Englishmen
and Scotchmen are not yet ready to submit
themselves to the leveling influence of the ma
chine politics of America. The points. if the gov
erment had been granted a second reading, they
would have reintroduced the same BILL On this
issue the division was taken. and the bill was
condemned in both the present and future tense. !"
The News (miuisterial says: Dissolution
has been rendered inevitable by last nights vote.
Mr.. Parnells emphatic declaration that Ireland
would accept Mr.. Gladstones bill as final set
tlement will have a wider influence with the ma
ton to-day than all the astute and minute criti-
cisms of Mr.. Goschen Considering the demo
cratic spirit of the Nationalists, Mr.. Parnells
declared opinion that the provision creating the
first order in the proposed Irish parliament was
a salutary provision, was significant Mr..
truth, SO far as he knew 1t, but we need not sup
pose that Lord Randolph Churchill always takes
his advice. Mr.. G,adstone's speech was worthy
of himself and the occasion. The whole case is
now before the country Tor QoclSlOn"
The Standard says that tne House of Com
mons. by defeating the home rule bill, has saved
itself from degradation and the empire from dis
ruption. 1t has also read lesson to Ireland
which, after the first irritation has subsidized,
WILL we trust, be duly appreciated by the quick
witted inhabitants or that island. Mr. Gladstone
Mr.. Parnell and Mr.. Morley may rest satisfied
that what the present House has refused to do,
no House returned on an appeal to the consii-
tuencies to decide between unity and separation
can ever be induced to sanction.
The Telegraph, Conservative, says: "We are
persuaded that the voice of the House of Com.
mons fully reflects the opinion of the country
The debate sustained the historic reputation of
the British Parliament for lofty oratory, which
reached a climax on the closing night. The unity
of the kingdom has been preserved by the first
great declaration of the British democracy come
to power"
The Chronicle says: I'VE are left with clear
issue This must be taken between the policy
of Lord Harrington and the policy of Mr.. Glad
stone. The country must now decide the cues
ton"
The Post, Conservative, says s.The result
remained doubtful to the last moment 1t was
even feared that Mr.. Gladstones eloquent ap
peal would cause enough abstentions to save the
BILL"
The Pail Mall Gazette puts over its editorial
on last rights vote the caption: "A Days March
Nearer Home Rule" The Gazette then says it
believes that general election will result in
OidustontS D ueIcdt, anu tnaC second elecLlOn
will be necessary before the question can
be settled. ''The only way" continues the
paper, lin which the problem can be
solved is on a basis of delegated au-
thority to deal with specified local affairs
and of continued Irish representation in the i'm
perial Parliament Probably there may be more
coercion before the Irish secure home rule by
the consent of the British government If they
are patient, however, the question will be set
tied in year or two. The danger is that
if, during the interval, coercion should be re-
sorted to, IL would be met by outrage To that
challenge Of strength there would be a savage
and resolute response
The st. James Gazette says: The great
yea or nay must be spoken before the home
rule fiend can be sqn.lched. The Unionists will
not shrink from the decision with last evenings
hono-s fresh on them. The disruption b.!l and
Mr.. Gladstone Will give both nations abundant
trouble for many years. bn: both are politically
dead and past resurrection
The Echo says I'VE are hopeful that all this
discussion and excitement will clear the atmos
phere and that the Irish aud the English, as q