New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-12

ducks and brakes TO be made OF British legislation
The task that the Opposition had undertaken
was Of Herculean proportions. They were going
to try 10 pull the Union to pieces TO construct
Constitution There were two conditions abso-
lutely essential for such task. First they must
agree among themselves; next. they must rely
upon the moderation of their Irish allies. They
could however, neither effect an agreement among
their own party, nor place reliance on the Irish
members Conservative cheers) Divided among
themselves, those they sought to benefit began
by debating to them. tCheers.) The speaker
asked the wisest among the Opposition to give the
matter serious reconsideration. (Oh. oh!) To
the others he did not speak. lie asked them 10
consider that what at all times had been diff
cult questionable supremacy of the Imperial Par
liament-had become impossible. Hear
hear They could not conceal from themselves
the fact that they would he unable to fulfil the
expectations which they had excited that their
efforts were doomed beforehand TO inevitable
failure. prolonged cheering.)
SCR JOHN LUBBoCK's PREDICTION.
Sir John Lubbock Liberal Unionst. member
for the London University, said he foresaw con-
slant conflicts In the Irish Imperial Parliament
The powers now claimed on behalf of Ireland
would make her independent Of Great Britain in all
fiscal matters, and would work injury TO both
countries.
Sir Henry James, Q. c. u.iberal-Unionstl. mem
Der for the Bury division of Lancashire, SAID that
there was no precedent to sustain the incoulng
Government in withholding Information as to the
policy they intended to pursue
Mr.. Gladstone, interposiDg, said there was
pre- cedent in the course pursued by the Govern-
ment which assumed power in ls4l.
Sir Henry. continuing; said that there had been
a full debate on Lord Mebournes future policy.
conservative cheers He supposed that MIR,
Asouth had been selected TO move the amendment
TO the address because he had formerly demanded
that Mr.. Gladstone reveal his policy. In defend
| - L. Tnta
Henry asked whether Mr. Asquith believed that
Bright and Nilliers had acted according to any
but conscientious CONVICTIONS In common lair-
ness to their constituents they ought TO know
the provisions OF the Home Rule bill. Mr Glad-
stone himself had taught them that IL would pe
dangerous, perhaps destructive, to rely on 'ne
| Irish vote yet his majority was purely lrlsh
MR. CHAPLIN NoIsILY INTERRUPTED.
Mr.. Chaplin, president of the Board Of Agri-
culture. then rose to speak, but there arose such
| a storm of shouts of Divide, Divide that
his voice was inaudible Mr.. Chaplin resumed
his scat. but the Speaker loudly called for order,
and recalled Mr. Chaplin The latter. in his
| remarks, endeavored to show from past Speeches
| of Mr. Gladstone that the task OF preserving the
supremacy of Parliament and yet giving Ireland
control of her own affairs was illusory and iu-
possible.
| Mr.. Chaplin's remarks were continually inter-
rupted by ironica Irish cheers and renewed cries
Of Divide" and the Speaker was again Obliged
to beg patient hearing for Mr. Chaplin. The
| House then remained quiet until Mr.. Chaplin said
that the House of Lords would survive the attacks
| of the Morley crew, which observation caused an
other uproar, lasting several minutes ana urown-
| ing Mr.. Chaplns remarks when qulet was re-
stored Mr.. Chaplin offered to lay sporting wager
| that the new Government would not SURVIVE an
| ordinary session, which offer caused the House 10
| break into shouts Of laughter. Presently q Irlenn
| placed a fresh glass Of water on a box where Alr'
thaplin's notes Law and accidentally scattered TIE
| papers The whole assembly joined the Irish mem
| hers in screams OF laughter over Mr.: Chaplin
| discomGture Mr.. Chaplin himself complained that
such n reception had never before peeh dccoiue"
responsible Minister.
| fhe Speaker then rose 10 put the question on
Mr. Asquith's notion and was answered with a
| thunderous volume OF ayes and noes from the
respective sides of the house. The strangers nav
| ing withdrawn from the precincts OF the cham
ber the Speaker repeated, the usual formulas of
putting the question: and was againAgreeed with
| sustained and vehement replies.
THE DIVISION AND ITS RESULT.
| The House divided at midnight When Mr..
Gladstone returned from the lobby the whole
| Liberal party rose and cheered him. The tcllers
appeared at :25 with the papers containing
the numbers showing the result Of the division,
and handed the paper to Arnold Morley. the
| Liberal whip This was the signal for volley
| of Liberal cheers and Irish shouts Of 'Nlitchcls-
| town." :" Down with Balfourisn,' etc. and IT
was some time before Mr. Morley was able to
| announce the figures. The result announced was ::
| For the motion. $780, against the motion, 80.
| Then there was fresh display Of enthusiasm.
| The noise having subsided. Mr.. Balfour and the
whole body Of Conservatives rose. and amid
| prolonged ucclaims, Mr.. Balfour moved THAI
| the House adjourn until Thursday next Ihr
motion was agreed 10.