New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-21
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T. John's. " F., March 2O-The Government
nd the Opposition united last night in passing
ANONYMOUSLY resolutions strongly condemning the
,oton of the British Government in introducing
/. Coercion bill, and praying Parliament to delay
such legislation until the local Legislature should
have presented their views TO the British House
=, Lords and House of Commons The resou-
,ions were cabled to the Lord Chancellor, the
sneaker of the House of Commons and leading
members of Parliament.
A Joint delegation, representing both chambers
which will present the colonys cause to PaIlia-
rnent leaves here soon. Massmeetings will be
held The Coercion act places the liberties and
nroperties of the people of Newfoundland in the
hands of naval officers. There is tremendous
excitement here
London, March 20.-In the House Of Commons
today dispatch from st. Johns. ". F., was read.
The dispatch transmitted to the Imperial Govern
ment the resolutions adopted by the Colonial
legislature. requesting England TO delay any
coecive legislation until the colony had been heard
in lis defence. The cable message transmits the
resolutions in full and is signed by the president
Of the Legislative Council and the Speaker Of the
House of Assembly of Newfoundland.
William Henry Smith, First Lord Of the Treas
urv, commenting upon the Dispatch said that it
touched upon question of great Importance. and.
upon behalf of the Government, lie was unwilling
to give hasty answer. As it was, Mr.. Smith had
been unable to confer with his colleagues, as the
dispatch had been received only to-day. 1t was
entitled TO the utmost consideration.
Replying TO question on the subject. Sir James
Fergusson Political Secretary of the Foreign Office.
said that the draft of the House of Lords bill in re-
gard TO Newfoundland. had not been sent to st.
Johns. The Government Of the Colony of New
foundland he added. was requested by the Foreign
Office in November last to procure the necessary
legislation to empower England to carry out the
treaties with France. The present bill was pro
posed in consequence of the refusal of the Govern
ment of Newfoundland TO accede TO the request of
the Foreign ONCE.
Lord knutsford's bill revives the Crowns au-
th0rity to instruct Naval officers TO enforce the
treaties of Utrecht, Versailles and Paris scCur-
ing fishing rights to France, " clause provides
tnat II the Colonial Legislature supplies the neccs
sary powers 10 secure the performance OF the
treaties upon the international arrangement before
the bill is passed. the bill will be suspended.
The Pail Mall Gazette to-day gives great
prominence to a communication from man VINO
occupies place of influence in Newfoundland and
who is now in this city. In this communication
the Newfoundlandcr declares that any attempt
on the part of the Imperial Government to enforce
martial law in Newfoundland Will he resisted,
adding the Tories cannot come the Trafalgar
Square business over us.
In consequence of the Easter recess the Knuts
ford bill is not likely to pass the second reading
for three weeks. There will he ample time for
the arrival of the Newfoundland DELEGATES.
London, March 20.-M. Martens. Of Russia, has
accepted the invitation rendered him to become
member of the board of arbitration in the New
foundland dispute