The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-13


the Conservatives had no policy but
repression, was it not the highest wis
dom to pass the measure in a generous
spiritP II it were postponed until
the military were used to enforce re-
preston, it would still have TO be done
and under infinitely worse ciIeum-
stances,
Mr.. BRADLAUGH
said he regretted the bitterness OF the
criticisms on Mr. Galstone's speech.
The subject ought to be approached in
generous spirit. He Soulu gfge, ais.
Gladstone his heartiest support.
Maj. Saunderson congratulated Mr..
Gladstone on his maiden speech as
leader of the Rome rulers. He said
he was at loss TO understand
what was meant by Gan Irishman."
The Parnelliles represented three
flurths Of the population OF ireland,
but the minority represented the in
dustry, education, backbone, and, it
would be found, the fighting power Of
Ireland. His continued humorous sal
lies against Irish patriots we're greeted
with much laughter.
Mr.. Burt strongly supported Mr..
Gladstone's scheme.
On motion of Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, the debate was adjourned until
tomorrow.
United States Minister Phelps was
present in the lobby Of the House.
PROPOSED CHANGES.
1t is stated that the Irish bill will be
modified 30 ss to include the repre-
senation of Ireland at Westminster in
a ratio to the Irish contribution TO the
imperial eXchequer. A further amend
ment will be made, it is said, in the
direction of extending the power Of
veto of the Imperial Parliament.
RUMoRED RESERVATIONS
1t is announced that the Lords Of
KenmaIe and Cork, Lord Suffield and
VisCount Kilcoursie have resigned.
CAUSED DISAPPOINTMENT.
To-night's speeches in the House OF
Commons caused disappointment.
Lord Randolph Churchill's speech
la ked the wOnted point and energy
OF the orator, while that OF Mr.. Rus.
sell was a lsb1red effort and fell fiat.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach will close the
debate tomorrow.
AN AMUSING INCIDENT.
An incident OF to-night's debate Gre
ated much Amusement. Lord Church.
i'll during his speech, wanted TO quote
from article of the act OF the Union.
he fumhled in his pockets for long
time aud then began an apology ~
the House, saying that he had forgot
ten to bring the act with him. Mr..
Gladstone instantly produced the act,
turned up article 3 and handed it 10
Lord Randolph amid general cheers
and laughter.
TUE PREMIER
Is in high spirits. He proposes to de-
vote the Easter recess 10 a campaign
in Scotland. While Mr.. Gladstone
was driving to the House of Commons
this afternoon he was greeted with
mingled cheers and groaus. When he
reached the palace yard the grosns
and Kisses Of the crowd quite over
topped the cheers.
MICHAEL DAvITT's POSITION.
A report having bean circulated TO-
day that Michael Davitt had threat
eHed TO oppose the programme OF Mr..
Gladstone, Mr.. Davitt has given au-
thOrity for a denial of the report,
which he says is entirely false.
THR DUBLIN "FREESANs" JOURNAL
says the rejection Of the home rule
measure w0uld result in an acute COM
mercial crisis and would provoke the
unemployed OF Dublin 10 commit ex-
Cesges similar to those perpetrsted
during the recent riots in London.
TIE CONSERVATIVES
OF Manchester have invited the Liber-
ais to CO. operate with them in orgauiz-
ing a oreat public meelingto denounCe
Mr.. Gladstone home rule scheme.
This home rule issue is being made
the sole ground Of oontss. ia the cleo
ton ia Ipswich 10 fll tie vacancy
caused by the unssa'iug q Messrs.
Jesse 5. O1mipgs and II w. West for
fraudulent electioneering practices.
The district is very close, neither Of
the successful candidates at the last
election Obtaining 100 majority.