The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-17

ton Of jury, in ordsr to let the executive
work their will upon their opponents. The
government had thus effected compulsory
exclusion from the House of two Of the
abicst Irish members at period when all
sides felt that the country had special
need of their service. Doubtless the House
would again distinguish itself by voting
confidence in the government. This, how
ever, would not avert its coming
doom nor obscure the ever-growing
evidence that the country was determined
that fellow-subjects in Ireland should soon
enjoy the same precious and invaluable
liberties possessed by Great Britain.
fGreat cheers.] Gladstone left the House
at the conclusion OF his speech, being In
disposed.
Debate was continued by Smith, the
government leader. McNeilf. Corbett. Es-
monde and others, but interest tagged un-
til Balfour arose, when the House filled up
again. Balfour attacked Morley for going
to Tipperary as .wire-puller,.
course which Shfora no ps riyy councillor Su ls.
ence the Tipperary riot would not have
occurred. Balfour warmly defended the
magistracy and declared if being sub
iect to abuse was held to disqualify
magistrate, the Irish agitators would
raise such vituperation q trial would
have been impossible. Who, for example,
could be selected to try Healy, if this
government was defeated at general cleo
tons? Its successors must either adopt
lite policy of suppressing boycotting and
intimidation, thus branding their present
speeches as hypocrisy, or ireland must be
given over to anarchy. He believed in
the long run the verdict of the House to-
night would be Endorsed by the country.
and Morley's motion was rejected, 800 to
245 Russell's amendment then was called
up, but Healy moved an adjournment
After long debate, Balfour said he did
not attach great importance to the vote of
confidence, since the censure motion had
been rejected. and debate was adjourned.
1t will probably never be resumed.
Morley showed unwonted aniinus while
speaking, the memory of Balfour's con-
temptuous reference to his inaccuracies
committed while telling of the Tipperary
row probably still ranking in his mind.
Parnell sat with folded arms, listening
to Morley with close attention, but he did
not join in the Irish cheers. He left as
soon as Gladstone rose to speak, but re-
turned to hear Balfour.
Gladstone manifested no special enthusi-
asm till toward the close Of his speech,
when his voice in ringing tones Of tri-
umph declared that the doom of coercion
and the government was assured. Mrs.
Gladstone occupied q seat in the ladies'
gallery in full view of her husband for the
first time since the rupture. The Irish
members were grouped all together.
Mr.. Smith was the first of the treasury
who spoke Parnell flushed when Balfour
made reference to the dialogue, but other
wise he was cool. He departed directly
Harcourt arose.
Gladstone, while speaking, supported
himself with cane. His indisposiiion is
not serious. Baifour was in fine fighting
form. He made one of the most dexterous
speeches he ever delivered.
The House finally adjourned at 80 q. m.
There was an unusual gathering in the
press gallery.
The McCarthyite members of parliament
today resolved to acquiesce in the PROPOSE
ton to vote the remainder of the league
funds, 5000, for the benefit of evicted
tenants, provided the money is distributed
by the Tenants Defense Association. 1t
was also decided to endeavor to secure by
legal means control Of United Ireland