The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-22
Seagrave, Who Commanded the COnstableS
During the Riots in 1887, Shown to Have
Been Cashiered from the Army in 1885.
The French Copper Crisis a Subject of
Discussion by the French Deputies.
Additional Information Concerning the Chin
Kiang Riots and the Peril to the Foreign
COnsuls--General News by Cable.
NAGGING THE TORIES.
A Noisy Time I'm the House of CommOl
Over Captain Seagrave.


LONDON, March 2l.-In the House of
Commons, this afternoon, Baron Henry de
Worms, Parliamentary Colonial Secretary,
read telegram which had been received
from the Cape in reply to inquiries concern
ing Captain Seagrave, who commanded the
constables in the Mitchelstown riots in
1887. The telegram said that Captain Sea-
grave was dismissed from the Cape in
fantry service in 1886 for gross neglect of
duty and breach of trust. The reading of
the dispatch was followed by a scene of
great disorder. The Irish members rose in
their places and cheered, and there were
cries of 'Piggott," "Piggott," Remember
MitchelstOwn," etc. When quiet was re-
stored Mr.. Balfour, Chief Secretary for
Ireland, said he had suspended Seagrave,
but preferred not to dismiss him until
documentary evidence of his guilt had
been received.
Home Secretary Matthews in reply to a
question, admitted that Police Inspector
Andrews had visited America since the
passage of the Parnell commission bill, but
he did not know whether Andrews had
seen LIE CarOn, the infOrmer, there.
Mr.. Morley adduced mass of details re-
specting witnesses for the Times, with the
view of disproving the governments pro-
fessions of neutrality. These details were
mainly drawn from facts elected by daily
questioning in Parliament. Mr.. BalfOur,
the speaker said, professed that he had not
followed the proceedings of the Parnell
commission with much interest That was
surprising. One would have expected that
the minister who fired the train would have
curiosity enough to note the result of the
explosion. In regard to the proposed vote
of censure, it would be irrational to pro-
pose it now because fresh disclosures were
made daily; but it would come in good time.
Mr.. BalfOur, amid continued opposition
laughter, described the charge that the
government was connected with the Times
through Houston and Piggott as scandal
Gus and unfounded libel. The opposition
he said, revelled in libel while affecting to
regard it as the most shocking of crimes.
They had charged Houston with having
acted in completely with Piggott, but they
had declined to examine Houston when in
vited to do so. He thought it would be
more decorous for the gentlemen opposite
to refrain from comments. sub judice.
witnesses were intimidated, Mr.. Balfoar
was called to order by the chair
man. Continuing, he said that the
government volunteered no information
IoI TIC PURPOSES Ol lIc OppOSlblOu, DuU U0ey
were willing to give it to either side when
required.
Sir VIM. Vernon -HarcOurt said Mr.. Bal
four inexperienced Mr.. MOrley's case.
The fact that Irish cOnstables had been
subp9naed did not make it necessary for
them TO remain for months in London, un-
less they were performing distinct services
for the Times The speaker raised laugh
by showing how the statements of Mr..
Matthews and Mr.. Balfour confiicted.
IT. I1axx hot frDr 1x<.-
ing impartial, the government had with
held from the persons accused matters
material to their defense.
Mr. Healy said he had tried to cross-ex-
up evidence, but the Timess chief ally,
Justice Smith
The chairman, interruptlng, called upon
Mr.. Healy to withdraw his reference to
her Malesty's Judge.
Mr.. Healy cOntended that he did not re-
fer to the Judge, but to the commissioner;
that the commission act simply called the
commissioners by their names.
The chairman nevertheless, maintained
that Mr.. Healy was out of order.
Mr.. BalfOur, again rising to answer criti-
cisms, taunted the Parnellites with allow
ing PiggOtt to escape after he had con-
fesSed forgery.
T. p. OCOnnor was called to order for
charging Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour
with trying to galvaniZe the Parnell for
geries into life again.
An exciting scene ensued, Mr.. O'Connor
twice refusing to withdraw the remark as
far as 1T concerned Lord Salisbury, amid
approving cries of his colleagues. The
chairman appealed to the members on both
sides to assist in keeping order, but he did
not further insist upon the withdrawal of
MIR. OCOnnOr's remarks.
Mr.. OCOnnor charged that the Times was
equally guilty of allowing Piggott to go
after he confessed forgery.
Mr.. William Redmond Nationalist was
called to order several times, and the chair
man finally warned him against further
unseemly conduct
When the division was called, Mr.. Cham
berlain crossed the house and sat chatting
with Mr.. Ritchie. a member of the Cabinet.
His presence on the ministerial side of the
House called forth from the Opposition
hilarious cries of "At last. in your proper
place."