The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-01

ination before the commission. Parnel'-
lite cheers Having regards for this, he
asked did the government retain conf
dence in Attorney General Webster.
Mr.. Smith asked that dne notice OF the
question be given il MIR. Healy's reference
was to Sir Richard Websters discharge OF
his duties as Acknowledgement.
MIR. Healy gave notice OF q motion that
in the opinion OF the House, the Attorney.
General had forfeited confidence. laugh
ter and cheers
Mr.. Shaw-Leievre, resuming the debate
on the address in reply to the speech from
the throne, charged the Irish executive
with increasing the rigors OF repression in
Ireland during the recess. They were
afraid TO face discussion in Parliament.
Immediately after Parliament was pro-
rogued, the first step Of the executive was
to prosecute eleven Irish members. In
resisting the efforts 10 class them as ordi-
nary prisoners the Parnellites had the
opinion OF the world on their side.
Mr. Chamberlain held that the speakers
OF the opposition had made the debate
sterile by avoiding the main issue. The
House was asked 10 censure the Govern
ment. Surely SO important q step de-
manded some insight into the policy Of
the government seeking to succeed the ex-
isting government. Why did not the
opposition give the country reasons for re-
vising the present policy2 Let the
opposition, II il possessed pol
icy, produce a series of resolutions
expressing it. POSSIBLY large section of
Parliament might agree with it. At least
the House and the country would be en-
abled to grapple with something definite.
Regarding the round.table conference, no
charged that Sir William Vernon Har-
court was inaccurate in the statement he
made yesterday evening. He would re-
mind Sir William how he wrote proposing
preliminary statement upon the basis OF
certain facts upon which each side might
comment and how Sir William declined.
| tChees.l Because he preferred TO rely
upon an ex parte statement. ''lear.
But resort to mutual reproaches over the
failure OF the round table conference was
futile. He appealed 10 tho opposition to
place the discussion on broad and sound
basis by informing the House fully what
was its scheme TO content Ireland and
bring about union Of hearts with inter
ests. [Cheers.
In the course OF the debate, Mr.. 7. w.
Russell, LibeTa- -Unionist. apparently ac-
cused Mr. Dillon OF paying Tor the defense
Of murderers.
at is foul lie" exclaimed Mr.. Dillon,
springing excitedly 10 his feet.
The Chairman requeste,. that the re-
mark be withdrawn, and Mr.. Dillon COM
piled, Mr.. Russell also disclaiming any
personal reference TO Mr.. Dillon.
A little later a squabble between Mr..
Thomas o. H0nlon, Nationalist, and Sir
Henry llavelock Allen, Liberal Unionist,
compelled the Speaker 10 appeal to both
sides OF the House 10 set their faces against
unsecmly Interruptions, which he said
were unworthy the dignity Of Parliament
subsequently Mr.. Healy. dealing with
the imprisonment OF VIM. OBrien, ac.
cused Mr.. Baliour Of misstating the rea-
sons for his delaying action until three
months after the delivery Of the speech
for which o. Brien was imprisoned.
Mr. Baliour protested. aud at the Speak
er's request, Mr.. Healy withdrew his ac-
cusation.