Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-07-17
FOREIGN Intelligence.
\ ENGLISH PARLIAMENT.
The Parnell- Times Question Causes Ex-
Citement.
The Speaker Rules Parnelis Motion to
Adjourn Quite out of Order"
LONDON. July II

LoNDoN, July 10.
In House of Commons this afternoon Mr..
Summers, liberal, asked whether the gov
ernment held any communication with the
counsel for the Times in the case of O'Don-
nell against that party.
Smith replied in the negative.
Attorney Gen'l Webster followed with the
assertion that he neither received commu-
nicaton from the government, nor had given
the government any information.
Sexton asked whether the Attorney Cen
eral was not consulted in preparing the mo-
ton for framing bill in regard to COM
mission of inquiry into the Times charges.
hear, hear.
Smith answered-No necessity to consult
the Attorney Gen'l. CONSERVATIVE cheers. ]
Mr.. Parnell expressed dissatisfaction with
Smiths explanation and for the purpose of
obtaining full debate OF the subject moved
an adjournment.
The speaker said it would be violation of
the rules to proceed with debate when a mo-
ton relating to the same question was already
recorded.
Parnell responded, "My motion refers to
the position on paper of the bill, not to the
bill. | simply desire that the House as the
representatives of the English and Irish ma
tions should discuss the measure"
Speaker-''0rder, Obey my ruling"
Parnell-"What, against my motion to ad-
journ?"
Speaker-Its quite out of order"
Gladstone here asked if vote on the
motion for leave to intro duce bill for the
appointment of committee of inquiry be
taken tonight. Smith said that he had hoped
it would but if it was opposed it could not
be taken. Its for Parnell to say, he said,
whether he accepts the proposals of the gov
ernmen. We don't desire debate ON the bill
If the proposals are received copies of the
bill will be Immediately circulated among the
members. will then fix time for the sec
ond reading but must frankly say that will
not make any arrangements for debating a
bill of this kind. (Parnelite ohs) GER
tanly will not occupy the time of the House
at any length in discussing the measure"
Parnell-Does the right honorable gentle
man mean to say that we are not to be al
lowed to debate the bill but must accept like
sheep the judgment of the jury of butch
ers?" Irish cheers.)
Smith-''If there is any opposition to the
bill it will probably hinder vote being tax
en- tonight. vote cannot be taken after
twelve O'Clock"
The Parnelite members here left the
House to consult on the course to pursue
After midnight Smith formally moved
that the House permit the introduction of the
bill
Parnell rose to oppose. He said that a
more monstrous proposition had never been
made by minister occupying such posi-
ton. (Cbeers from the opposition benches. J
After informing Balfour that he might sup
press the i'll timed leyity until he had heard
the end of the story, ParnelI proceeded:
"lf the letters are genuine, am not hon
orable, but dishonorable member and it is
the duty of the leader of Parliament and the
nation TO insist upon thorough inquiry in
stead of saying that it is for me to say wheth-
er to accept the bill or not He wants me to
accept it without knowing the names Of the
jury or judges selected by himself Why
should trust him? / know his party and
attorney. They made themselves accom-
plices to these foul libels. How can trust
him to do me justices | cannot tonight say
whether | accept or reject.
Parnell Refuses to Bargain With Smith.
shall claim my right to enforce judgment
of the House on those details, but for the
present decline to bargain with Smith.
Smith, in replying, said he had given
in plain terms the motion of the
fullest description of the measure
and on the second reading, the Parnel-
lites would have an adequate chance of dis
cussing the measure as also in the committee
when the names of the judges would be
given. Replying to Sexton, Smith promised
that the bill would be printed Wednesday
and the second reading be moved on the fol-
lowing Monday. The bill will then be read
the first time.