The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-02-03
Col. Saunderson Raises a Row by
Touching orr the Irish
Question.
Bcfused to Modify His Language
at the Request of Glad
stone Himself.
Ho Declares That the Priests Control Irish
Politics and win Maintain Their
Ascendancy.

mons to-day Ellis Aahmead BARTLETT con-
seryative, questioned the government AZ to
adVices IL received from Hawaii aud fur
thor desired enlightenment as to what the
British government intended to do in tho
matter. sir Edward Gray, parliamentary
secretary of the foreign Office, replied in
effect that information received by the gov
eminent generally agreed with cable news
published In the newspapers. He added
that the government, as at present advised,
did not intend to asnd war ship to Homo
lulu. The government considered the lives
aud property of British subjects in Hawaii
safe under American protection. lCries OF
"Hsar! Hear"l Continuing, Sir Edward
Gray said it is possible the British war ship
on the way from Acapulco, Mexico, would
touch at Honolulu, as she is going to Esqui-
mau!t. In conclusion Sir Edward declared
that there is no foundation whatever for
the report that tho British government had
made proteatto the government at Wash
ington regarding the Hawaiian islands.
Sir Edward Grey said the question OF tho
seizure OF British sealers by Russians had
been brought to the attention Of the Rus
sian government. which promised inquiry
and redress. The collision between the
Russians and Afghans in the Pamir coun-
try last July was also under consde alton.
Then Col. Snunderson, conservative,
member Of North Armagh, generally re.
Rarded aa leader of the Irish unionsts at
| tackled the evicted tenants com m isson in
most furious tirade. He spared no inveo-
tive and said the commissions course was
In line with the policy OF the Irish chief
secretary in releasing aHsassins. who, led BY
a murderous rufiiaD. had done to death
faithful officer. The term ''mur derous
members as alludinR to Father McFadden,
and several voices from the Irish
benches were lifted in loud protest
against Col. Saundergon's utte.ance. Col.
Saunderson went on dehantlv and un-
dauntedly. YES" he cried. They were
Irish members were on their feet in an in
slant. with cries of "Ordern' "Orderr'
Withdraw the .expression"' 1T is ruff
fanly utterance."
The speaker demanded order. John Dill
Ion asked: lis the member from North
Armagh entitled to say the priest is mur-
derer" Col. Saunderson, in tone OF cool
contempt and defiance: II withdraw moth
ing. did not call him a murde, er, but a
murderous ruftian." tremendous uproar
ensued. When quiet was rssto ed the voice
of John Dillon was heard appealing to the
speaker to compel Col. Saundsrsou to with
draw his expression. 1T is not in my
power" said the speaker. 80 interfere, but
| trust the honorable member from North
Armagh will not persist in irritating Ian
Ruage."
John Dillon-'I move that me mber US
ing such language Is no longer fit to be
heard. The member from North Armagh
would not dare use such terms outside the
house" The chair refused to put Dillon's
motion.
The clamo lamong Irish nationalists con-
tlnued and seemed gaining in energy when
| Gladstone rose. All became silent. Glad
stone spoke earnestly and with deep feeling
| he appealed to the Irish natonalists to re-
strain themselves, In the interests OF the
honor and dignity of parliament all msm-
bers should assist in bringing the scene to
close as soon IS possible. surely" added
Gladstone. the honorable member from
North Armagh will refrain from calling IA
gentleman held by many in the highest
respect murderous rutiiaE."
| Col Saunderson showed no sign OF yield
ing even TO the premier. Then Baltour,
| conservative leader, arose and appealed to
Saunderson to withdraw the expression and
substitute that of excited politician"
Then Saunderson, obedient to the voice of
his leader, said SLOWLY and deliberately:
II acctp pit the suggestion and withdraw the
expression for the one mentioned" The
tumult ceased, but Saunderson did not sub
side. Hs proceeded to attack Gladstons
for attempting to establish Roman Catholic
ascendancy in Ireland. Priests, Saunder-
son said, had grabbed political power and
never intended to relax their grasp. Asa
specimen OF the men to whom it was pro-
posed to deliver the government of Ireland
.hey might take the member from North
Louth. who recently called the Pa nellite
members Jack asses of the Billy Redmond
tyre, wit no more sense than hens.'
daughter.
Then came Il succession OF uninterostin1
speakers until Joseph Chamberlain a. ose.
lie proceeded to comment upon the release
of Irish dynami,ers. Morely described
Chnmherlain's utterances AZ malicious and
miGchievous. He e1orted the opposition
not to commit the crime OF wishing and
working for the failure OF the governments
policy toward Ireland.