The herald., 1893-09-02
GLADSTONE'S FIGHT OVER
Irish Home Rule Passes the
Commons.
Intense Excitement Over the
Final Vote.
The Bill Given First Reading in the
House of Lords.
Chamberlain Expresses His Admiration
of the Premier-The Grand Old
Man Given Tremendous
Ovation.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. Sept. 2.-Gladstone's long
home rule fight in the commons is end
ed. The bill passed at O'Clock this
Saturday morning, 301 to 267. 1t WAS
hurried to the house of lords, which
gave it first reading and adjourned.
There was unusual animation along
the route from Gladstone's residence to
the commons this 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,
be was cheered all along the route. He
was accompanied by his wife and evil
IDENTIFY was much pleased with the
heartinesss 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. Many
ladies were present. The premier was
loudly cheered by his followers as he
walked to his seat. The galleries also
gave him warm greeting.
Justin Mccarthy opened the debate,
speaking on the same lines as Dillon
last night.
Chamberlain followed. He said the
bill struck deadly blow at the honor
and interests of the country, but he
could not avoid being filed with admira-
ton at the courage, resolution, resources
and eloquence of the prime minister.
Chamberlain epoke over an hour, and
his address was brilliant one. He was
frequently applauded, and he utilized
the opportunity to pay off many old
scores against Irish and Liberal MEM
bers.
When Balfour rose to speak the house
was filed to OVERLOOKING. He spoke
more than an hour. He said the gov
ernment's insane action had done more
than 100 Tory governments had done to
demonstrate the necessity for the house
and interests of the empire.
land, spcke bitterly Of the tactics Of the
opposition. He said tlsre was q great
party in Great Britain determined that
Ireland should no longer be the cockpit
OF England factions.
After many other speeches division
was had upon Courtney amendment to
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bill was then put on third reading and
passed.
The full import of the occasion was
felt by all, and the elimination was ac-
con1panied by rounds of frantic cheers
from the galleries and upon the floor.
Gladstone received fresh ovation as he
left the house.
The scenes in front of the house after
midnight were exciting. The knowledge
that the vote was to be taken attracted
large crowd. Many Irishmen we're in
the .throng. and the sentiment of the
crowd generally was for home rule and
Gladstone. This was expressed in many
wayH-by singing Wearing of the Green
and God Save Ireland. cheering for
Gladstone and hooting Balfour.
When the announcement that the
house had passed the bill was received,
the crowd went wild. The police were
alarmed at the antics and Gordon were
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 3 carriage came
out, number of mounted police in
atantly surrounded it, but the crowd,
when they learned who was in the
carriage, became beyond con-
troll, and breaking through the
Gordon stopped the carriage and held
it while they cheered the premier
to the echo. The coachman was enabled
to proceed after few minutes, but by
this time the entire crowd left their po-
Hitiona and started after the 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 enthusiastic
admirers, and was greatly touched by
the fervor of the people.
The police again cleared the way. and
the carriage was allowed to proceed to
his residence without further stoppage.
Mr.. Gladstone handed Mrs. Gladstone
out, and after bowing again to the crowd,
The crowd INDUCED in
more cheering and thenSdispersed.
Gladstone intends to move in the COM
mons Monday resolution, the effect of
which will be to give the government
control of the whole time of the house
the remainder of the session. 1t also
provides for the suspension OF the mid
night rule, and for Saturday Hittings
without previous formality. Itis under
stood the Liberal Unionists will move
an amendment to the resolution, limit
ing it's operation to the present session.
When the first reading of the home
rule bill was moved in the lords by Earl
Spencer there were only six Liberal and
one opposition peers present. The pro-
ceedings occupied lees than five minutes.
The Daily News is iubilant over the
passing of the home rule bill. 1t says
the bill has now acquired the fullest
sanction possible from those represent
atives of the people who are qualified to
confer moral validity upon the legisla-
tive proposition.
The Times endorses Redmond's recent
statement regarding the scope of the bill
and insists that the passing OF the bill
was clerical triumph from which the
priests will reap the first benefits.
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