Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-12
ROW In PARLIAMENT.
1.-THE IRISH BOTH lMPEcuNIouS
AND GARauIouS."
So Said . Conservative, and Right Then
and There the Trouble began
sexton Leading.
rBy Anglo. American c.olo 70 the Dtspascn.l

LONDON. July 1.-THE House OF CON-
mons. sitting in committee, continued
this evening the discussion of clause Of
the home-rule bill THIS clause concerns
the question of Irish representation ct
Westminster.
Henry Seton Karr Conservative moved
that the Irish members OF the Imperial
Parliament be elected by the constituent
cies which would elect the Irish legisls-
tive council. Under this amendment the
Irish in the House of Commons would
number forty eight instead OF eighty. as
proposed by tho bill.
John Morley replied that this proposal
was based on no principle of government; I;
was the result merely OF desire to cur
tail Irish representation IN the House. and
could not be accepted by the government.
Sir Edward Temple, Conservative for
the Kingston Division of Surrey, said that
even forty-eight Irish members would be
too many.
William Broderick. Conservative for the
Guildford Division of Surrey. agreed with
Sir Edward: The Irish were ooth impe-
cunious aud garrulous, and therein lay
the reason for reducing their representa-
ton to minimum.
SEXTON FOR IRELAND.
Thomas Sexton. anti-Parnellite for North
Kerry. interrupted Mr.. Broderick to say
that such language was grossly impert,-
nent, and ought not 10 be tolerated In the
House. The Uuionists shouted with
draw" aud the Irish cheered. Lord Kan
dolph Churchill suggested that MIR. sexton
withdraw his words, as Mr. Broderick
were not intended for him personally. Inc
chairman told MIR. Sexton that he was out
of order and must withdraw his express
sions concerning Mr. Broderick's speech
bir. Sexton expressed his willngness to
obey the chairman IN case Mr.. Broderics
would first express his regret for his Ian
guage.
Timothy Healv, anti-Parnellite for
North Louth. SAID he regarded Mr; sex,
toms attitude a. quite iustihable. 10 call
the Irish race impecunlous and garruioos
was to insult every Irish member whe
stood by his countrymen. Tue irish
cheered, the Unionists shouted their pro
tests. and for two or three minutes the
house was in an uproar. Chairman Meliot
appealed 20 the members to support nm
and close the incident.
GLADSTONE Foa PEACE.
Mr.. Gladstone spoke few words 10 IA,
yor of the Chalrmau's decision, but ADDED
that the person striking the first blow
OuHnt 10 Inhhe lut uI7b ONcAhuAOS tVi -
Cancellation.
Mr.. Balfour, leader Ut the Unionists. saio
that, acting under his advice. his honor
able friend (Mr. Broderlck) refused tS
apologize. The Chairman turned. appeal
ING to Mr. Sexton, who had been con
ferring with several of his colleagues
among the Irish members.
MIR. Sexton did not respond. as was ex
pected. TO the appeal. Il am willing q
do nything consistent with my duty t'
please the Prime Minister" he said, but
considering the gravity OF the insult oher %
ed to my countrymen, | have decided mol
to make any apology. submit myself tc
the judgment of the committed"
sExToN ORDERED TO WITHDRAW.
Loud Irish cheers greeted this state
mont. The Chairman hesltated and finally
ordered Mr.. Sexton TO withdraw. Dir. Sex
| ton shouted back hotly: Such cours
Is unprecedented. Why am / not name,
and my conduct submitted to the HouseI
Irish cheers, Unionlst shouts. and erie
! of Divide" followed this challenge. Tn
/ Chairman pulled himself together and
with more show of spirit than he has mad
before. repeated his order that Mr.. Sextol
| withdraw. Mr.. Sexton again refused TO d
| 80. The Irish cried, Don't withdraw.
Several of them were on their feet TO speak
| The Unonlsts shouted that MIR. Sexto
should be compelled to obey.
In the turmoil the chairman gave hl
third order that Mr. Sexton Withdraw
Mr.. Sexton stuck to his seat. The Chan
man then explained the standing orde
concerning the Suspension OF member
dIsregarding the authority of the Chan
| His last words were almost taken from M
mouth by Timothy Healy. who exclaimed
This is q shame. Ii has never bee
done before. 1t is due TO Milman."
CONFUSION WORSE coNFoUsDED.
This referred to Archibald Milman. Tn
Clerks assistant IN the House, and ia
inference that he had been coaching Nj
| Mellor as to his duties caused a general dli
turbance. The Unionlsts shouted VIII
is chairman" The Irish replied wit
cheers: Milman Is boss" Sewers
Liberals called out: Let the Chairma
alone" Mr.. Mellor sat helplessly through
ont the tumult. As the disorder abate
he was again balted by MIR. Sexton, VIII
shouted:
Am to be the victim of O mali ciou
intrusion Of the Clerk'sI"
The inquiry was answered only by r,
newal OF the uproaT. above which coul
be distinguished cries of Put him out.
SEXTON wrTHDRAws.
Mr.. Gladstone appealed to Mr. Sexton
obey the Chairman. Mr. Sexton reptile
with evident reluctance that he woul
leave his defence with The Prime Minister
Cheers and colnter-c cheers were give
when be made this statement. As be r.
tired the Irish jumped to the benches
waved their hats. and cheered furiousl,
Afterwards Mr. Broderick withdrew bi
statement that the Irish were garrulou
and impecunlous, and order was restored
Mr.. Seton -Karr's amendment. which ha
been quite lost 70 view in the House hui
bub, was then rejected by vote of Z23 I
2l5.
Subsequently, on a motion, Timoth
Heaiy appealed 10 Speaker Peel agains
Chairman Mellor's treatment OF Dir. Sc,
ton. The House, however. supported M
MeIor's decision.