The morning call., 1893-09-02
LIBERTY IN SIGHT.
Home Rule Passes the
Commons.
IRIsHMEN GO MAD WITH JOY,
The Bill Now Goes to the Lords.
Where 1t Will Probably Be
Rejected.


home-rule fight in the House of Commons
is ended. The bin passed at o'clock this
Saturday morn ing-301 10 267-and it was
hurried to the House of Lords. which gave
the first reading and adjourned.
There was unusual animation along the
route from Gladstone's residence to the
House of Commons on Friday afternoon.
The streets were crowded with people who
wished to catch glimpse of the great
champion of home rule, and though there
was no organized demonstration he was
cheered all along the route. He was ac-
companied by his wife, and was evidently
much pleased with the heartness of the
greeting he received from the populace,
bowling constantly to the crowds.
The galleries of the House were filled
long before the sitting opened, large
number of ladies being present.
The Premier was loudly cheered by his
followers as be walked TO his seat, and the
galleries also gave him a warm greeting.
Justin Mccarthy opened the debate.
speaking on the same lines as did Dillon
last night.
Chamberlain followed. He said that the
bill struck deadly blow at the honor and
the interest OF the country, but he could
not avoid being filed with admiration at
the courage, resolution, resources and elo-
quence Of the Prime Minister. Chamber
lain spoke for over an hour and his ad-
dress was a brilliant one. He was fre-
ouently applauded and utilized the op-
pOrtunity TO pay off many old scores
against the Irish and Liberal members,
When Balfour rose to speak the House
was filled to overfiOwing. and he spoke
for more than an hour. He said the Gov
ernments insane action had done more
than 100 Tory Governments had done to
demonstrate the necessity for the House
of Lords as tile bulwark of the greatness
and interests of the empire.
John Morley. Chief Secretary for Ire
land, spoke bitterly of the tactics of the
opposition. He said there was a great
party in Great Britain determined that
Ireland should no longer be the cockpit of
Eugland's factions.
After many other speeches a division
was had upon Coartney's amendment to
reject the bill, and it was defeated. The
bill was then put on its third reading and
passed.
The fuil Importance of the occasion was
felt By all, and the elimination was accom-
paned by rounds OF frantic cheers from
the galleries and upon the floor, while
\ Giattone received fresh ovation as he
ltefthe House.
Aile scenes in front Of the House after
midnight were very exciting. The knowl-
edge that vote was to be taken attracted
a large crowd. There were many Irish
men in the throng and the sentiment of
the crowd was generally for home rule
and Gladstone. This was expressed in
many ways, by singing THE Wearing of
the Green" and "God Save Ireland" cheer
ing for Gladstone and hooting at Balfour
When the announcement that the House
had passed the bill was received the
crowd went wild. The police were
alarmed at their antics and Gordon was
drawn before the members exit. The
crowd surged around the cabs and car
riages, and as each member of any dis
tinctiOn was recognized he was given a
cheer. When Gladstone's carriage came
out a number of mounted police instantly
surrounded it, but the crowd, when they
learned who was in the carriage, became
beyond control. and breaking through the
Gordon stopped the carriage and held it
while they cheered the Premier to the echo.
The coachman was able to proceed after
few minutes, but by this time the entire
crowd had left their positions and started
after tie carriage. which was again
stopped at the corner of Downing street
and detained, while the crowd cheered and
sang "See the Conquering Hero Comes"
Gladstone bowed right and left to his en-
thusiastic admirers. and seemed greatly
touched by the fervor of the people.
The police then again cleared the way
and the carriage was allowed to proceed to
the Premier's residence without further
stoppage. Mr.. Gladstone handed Mrs.
Gladstone out, and after bowing again to
the crowd, disappeared. The crowd in
dulged in more cheering at this aud then
dispersed.
When the first reading of the home-rue
bill was moved in the Lords by Earl
Spencer there were only six Liberal and
one opposition peer present. The pro-
ceedings occupied less than five minutes.
The Daily News is jubilant over tho
passing OF the home-rule bill. II says the
Dill has now acquired the fullest sanction
possible from those representatives of the
people who are qualified to confer moral
validity upon a legis lative proposition.
The Times inGorses Redmond's recent
statement regarding the scope of the bill.
and insists that the passing of it was
clerical triumph from which the priests
will reap the first benefits.