New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-25

opinion that under no circumstances would the
l'ritish army be employed to put down rebellion
in Ulster. Cheers Ii was easy 10 notice the
uneasincss that was Sezing the Liberal leaders
when they came to deal with the remarks of
Lord Salisbury. Cries of Hear. Hear
Mr. Balfour then proceeded 10 reply to Mr..
Gladstoncs criticisms. The bill he urged. was
substantially the same as the English and Scotch
bills. If there was any difference it was due 70
the peculiar conditions prevailing in Ireland The
administration OF the mass of affairs in the whole
country, and the expenditures. all accorded to the
English, and 10 English and Scotch County Coun-
cils, were given t to the Irish Why, then, was the
shallow prctcnce that tie measure was an insult
to the Irish people? 1t was opposed solely be-
cause it would not serve the purpose of Irish
agitaors. What was the real aim of the Home
Rulers 1t was separation. Chccrs The Op-
ponentS of the bill saw that il would not do that
for them. The Government believed that local
government would be great boon TO population
knowing how to usc II. The Government desired
10 confer this Doon Ireland The Irish mem
ters were perfectly indifferent 10 these consldca-
tions. Mr.. Gladstone told them the bill cleared
the issues. lChterS and countcr-chccrs.) As far
as the Government were concerned. they had
made clear what their policy was. OF that policy
this bill was only part. Cheers The issues
were clear their side. Ii rested with Mr.
Gladstone TO make his clear. Cries of Hear
Hear
The Government. Mr.. Bafour said had shown,
by acts and deeds and fulfilled legislation of
measures, that it still earnestly dcsiied TO accom-
plish what it aimed To do. What Mr.. Gladstone
desired 10 do no human being knew. If the Gov
crnmcnt had cleared the issues. Mr.. Gladstone
said, let him do his part hy placing before thc
electors of the country the policy which hc de-
silcd adopted. tChecs.)
Mr. Dillon described the bill a mockcry and
a violation of pledges, tending 10 confirm the Irish
in their placing no trust in British faith.
The result Of the iivison was received with
prolonged Conservative cheers. The Conscrv-
atiycs are delighted at the solid majority they
obtained. The only Giadstonlans who voted with
the Government Were Me- SIS Storey and NillrIS.
The Liberals do not conceal their disappointment
at ihc result OF the division. the blame for which,
they SAY, was the absence of SO many Irish mem
hers. ont OF twcnty-ninc PainclltcS. only sixteen
voted: and ont of iny-hvc McCarthyitcS. only
thirty-cgt voted
The debate greatly increased in interest when
Mr. Gladstone rose 10 speak. The members
benches and the visitors gallery were crowded.
Mr.. Gladstone spoke for an hour In his speech
there were some fine passages. which awokc dd-
miration on both sides. The Irish members
especially WIRE aroused to a high pitch of en-
thusiasm, AM cheercd for several minutes after
Mr.. Gladstone resumed his seat. Mr.. Balfours
challenge To Nr. Gladstone 10 disclose his Home
Rule scheme the electors evoked cheers from
both the | nimsts and the Parncllitrs Several
Irish members were absent. including j. Red
mond and Jusin Mccarthy.