Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-11-27
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A CONSTABLE WHO WENT Too FAR


Serving Papers Member at Its
Thresh old Discussion of the Land Pur-
chase Bill-ropics of Interest In London-
LONDON, Nov. 27-In. the house OF com
mons, Sir James Ferguson, parliamentary
secretary for foreign affairs, said in reply to
interrogations that the government would
make no statement regarding the American
fisheries dispute at present, further than to
say that a modus vivendi was in operation.
Mr. w. II. Smith, replying 20 questions,
intimated that the government would be un-
able TO make statement in reference to tha
appointment of minister to Washington
under the present circumstances
The consideration of the land purehas9
bill in committee was then resumed. Mr.
Parnell offered an amendment that no money
be advanced for tho purchase Of more than
one holding II such holding were rated "a not
less than go yearly. He urged in support OF
his amendment that the grant ought TO ba
used as far as possible to establish a genuine
peasant proprietary system.
Mr. Balfour thought it would be unwise 10
exclude men having number Of holdings
thrifty farmers-from the benefit OF the act.
Besides, It would be great convenience to
both landlords and tenants when an estate
could be sold as a whole
Mr. Sexton contended sthat unless the
amendment were adopted new class Of
small landlords would be created, giving
great trouble in the future.
Mr. Parnelns amendment was lost by a
vote OF l54 to III.
Mr. David Sheedy member for South
Galway, rose to a question Of privilege. lie
stated that as he was leaving the house an
attendant handed him what appeared TO bs
visitors card. Upon going into the lobbv
in response to the card an Irish constable had
served upon him summons under the coer-
cion act He therefore moved that the COM
mlttee report progress in order TO give the
house an opportunity 10 discuss the matter
Mr.. Balfour said he greatly depored the
incident and was at a loss 10 know under
what authority it had happened He en-
tirey disapproved OF such measure within
the precincts OF the house
Sir William Harcourt declared that the
dignity Of the house hnd been aifrouted and
an inquiry into the affair was at once neces-
sary.
Mr. Balfonr promised that as far as tha
Irish executive was concerned the incident
would not be repeated.
Mr.. John Morley proposed that q commit
tee be appointed 10 inquire into the oircum-
stances The suggestion was adopted and a
lam Harcourt, Mr. Morley, Sir Charles Rus
\ sell, Mr. Parnell, Home Secretary Matthew'S.
I Mr.. Goschen and Sir Edward Clarke
Mr. Morley moved new clause Go the bin
requiring the publication Of quarterly returns
Of purchases under the net.
Mr.. Balfour said that the government
would not oppose the making OF periodical
returns.
Mr. Morley thought they should be pub
lished without the necessity for asking
Mr. Balfour moved closure and the clausa
was rejected
The committee elected Mr.. Matthew'S
| chairman and Examined Mr.. Sheedy and tho
constable who served the summons, after
which an adjournment was taken until
/ Thursday.
Lieut. Wissman has begun preparations
for tho relief Of Dr. Emin and hopes 10 be
able 10 start from Berlin to Zanzibar within
three weeks Arriving at Zanzibar he will
Immediately select his route and organizs
his expedition Lieut.. WissInan firmly
believes that Stanley has reached Wadelai IN
safety, and gives no credence whatsoever tQ.
the reports Of that explorers having met with
disaster. He is strongly urged by ths
traveller, Rohlfs, 70 compose the expedition OF
200 Germans and 600 native porters but az
Wissman has undertaken his venture vir.
tually on his own hook It is likely that hs
will organize the expedition in a manneis
quite opposite to any Of the plans suggested
merely TO manifest his Independence, il for
no other reason.
Mr.. James r. Osgood the Boston pub-
Usher, gave private banquet at the Reform
club in honor Of Mr. Charles A. Dana. editor
Of The New York SUM- Thirty guests werd
present including William Black, the novel;
ist, Alma Tadema, Bret Harte and Mr.. Rob.
inson, editor Of The Daily News
Tim report that Gen. Boulanger Il to
marry a wealthy widow after his wife shall
have obtained divorce from him Is nfpple-
mented by the assertion that the LADY 4 ta
! furnish several million francs 20 hssist in the
4 propagation Of the generals political schemes.
The Duke OF Marlborough, in addition ts
Withdrawing his support to the parish school
4 at Woodstock in resentment Of the refusal OF
4 DIR. Majendie, the rector, 70 ring the church
! bells in honor Of the return of his grace and
his American wife from their wedding tour.
has forbidden the reverened gentleman 10
drive in Blenheim park. The admirers OF
the rector-and he has many-prop0se to in
demnify the school for the loss of tho dukes
4 patronage and keep it going in spite Of that
| gentlemans indignation at the slight which
ho fancies was put upon him.
The Telegraph says that Assistant Com
missioner Mono will succeed Gen Warren
as chief commissioner OF metropolitan police