New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-19
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THE PARNkLL INQUIRY.
A BILL IN OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERN
MENT

FULL TEXT OF THE TORY MEAsURE-APPL1cA
TIoN TO BE MADE FOR JOHN BILLIONS RE
LEASE
London, July 1s.--Sir Joseph Neale McKenna,
member for South Monaghan, Liberal has
placed upon the paper in the House of Commons
a notice that he will introduce motion in oppo-
sition to the proposed appointment Of a commits
sion to inquire into 81 The Times's' charges
against Irish members Of Parliament 1t is be-
lievcd that he takes this action on his own re-
sponsibility and without the advice of the Lib
eral leaders.
1t is understood that as result of visit by
Mr.. Healy to Mr.. Dillon in prison application
will be made for a writ Of habeas corpus for Mr.
Dllon's release.
Mr.. Gladstone speaking at Sir Wilfrd Lawson's
residence tonight said that the prospects Of the
Liberal party had greatly improved during the
last two years, and that they were now most
favorable. lie thought that the Governments
action regarding Mr.. Parncll unfair, and he
prophesicd that difficulties would arise in the way
Of judicial commission. The forbearancc shown
by the Nationaists, he said was remarkable
The time for dealing with the Home Rule ques-
tion must not be delayed. He favored treating
subsidiary questions of detail, including that
of the retention of Irish members at Westminster
He denounced coercion, and declared that the
voters were responsible for It's continuance
Following is the text of the Government bill
for the appointment of special commission to
inquire into i" The 1imcs's" charges:
Whereas, Charges and allegations having been made
against certain members OF the onse OF % IN Sn
against Walter and another, II IS expedlcnt that
truth of tho charges and allegations. and that should
have such powers as may be necessary for the eccua
conducting Of the inquiry. be II. therefore, enacted
First-That the three persons hereinafter mentioned
names not given arc hereby appointed commissioners
inquire into and report upon the charges and alega-
tiOns against certain members OF the House OF Co-
mons and Others in the action of oDonnell against
sccondly-That the Commission shall, for the pur.
privileges as arc vested in Her Majcstys High Court
Of Justice, any judge thereof on the occasion Of
cecs in respect Of the following matters Enforcing
oath, affirmation otherwise. compelling the pro.
duction of documents, Furnishing persons guilty OF
amino witnesses abroad and sunmonses signed by
one or more Of tho commissioners may be substituted
for and be equivalent TO formal process capable
Of being issued In any action for enforcing the at,
tendance of Witnesses or compelling The production OF
purpose Of enforcing the powers conferred by this
iion shall be signed by one moro Of the commits
offender shall be committed
ThlrdlyTbat the persons implicated IN said charges
and allegations. the parties to said action and any
person authorized by the commissioners may appear
at tho inquiry, and any person so appearing may be
Fourthly-That every person who examination
on oath or affirmation wtlfully gives false evidence
shall he liable to the penalties for perjury.
Ffhly-That any witness may be cross-cxamned
on behalf of any other person appearing before The
commissioners. witness shall not he excused from
answering any question put TO him on tho ground Of
any privilege or tho ground that the answer may
crminae tend to criminate himself No evidence
taken under this act shall be admissible against any
person in any civil criminal proceedings. except in
the witness shall be accused of having given
false evidence in the inquiry under this act.
Sixthly-That every person examined witness
opinion commissioners
full and true disclosure touching all matters in
respect whereof he is examined shall bc entitled TO
receive a certificate signed BIZ the commissioners
stating that he has made full and true disclosure
and II civil criminal proceedings shall at any time
thereafter be instituted against any such witness in
respect OF any matter wbereon he shall be examined
the court having cognlzance shall proof OF the
certificate stay proceedings and may in its discretion
award the witness such costs he may be put to by
reason Of the proceedings.