The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-09-09
TELEGRAPHIo NEWS.
The Fight Ended.

LONDON, Sept. 2-Gladstone's long
home-rue fight in the commons is ended
The bill passed at ociock this (Satur-
day. morning, 3Ol to 267. 1t was hur-
ried 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 com
mons yesterday afternoon. The streets
were crowded with people who wished to
catch glimpse OF the great champion of
home rule, and, though there was no or
gapized demonstration, be was cheered
/ all along the route. He was accompan-
| led by bis wife and was evidently much
| pleased with the heartlness of che greet
ing he received from the populace, bow
| ing constantly to the crowds. The gall
lerles of the house were filled long before
the sitting opened, large number of lad
les being present. The premier was
loudly cheered by his followers as be
walked to his seat The galleries also
gave him a warm greeting. Justin Nc
Carrhy opened the debate, speaking on
the same lines as Dillon Thursday 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 admiration at the
! courage, resolution. resources and elo-
quence of the prime minister. Chamber.
lain spoke over an hour, and the address
was brilliant one. He was frequently
applauded and utilized the opportunity
to pay off many old scores against Irish
and liberal members. When Balfour
rose to speak the house was filed to over
flowing. He spoke more than an hour.
He said the governments insane action
had done more than 100 tory governments
could do to demonstrate the necessity for
the house of lords as a bulwark of the
greatness and interests OF the empire.
John Morley, chief secretary for Ireland,
spoke bitterly OF the tactics of the OPP
position. He said there was great
party in Great Britain determined that
Ireland should no longer be the cockpit
of Englsnd's factions.
APPLAUSE GREETs IT'S PASSAGE.
After many other speeches. division
was had upon Coursney's amendment to
reject the bill and it was defeated The
bill was then put on the third reading
and passed. The full import of the oc-
casion was felt by all and the culmina-
tion was accompanied by rounds of fran.
tic cheers from the galleries and upon
the floor Gladstone received fresh
ovation as be left the house. The scenes
In front of the house alter midnight were
exciting. The knowledge of the vote
to be taken attracted a large crowd.
Many Irishmen were IN the throng and
the sentiment of the crowd was generally
for home rule and Gladstone. This was
expressed in many ways by singing
wearing of the Green" 'God Save Ire
land" cheering for Gladstone and hoot-
ing Balfour. When announcement that |
the house had passed the bill was re-
ceived the crowd went wild. The police
were alarmed at its 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 Gladston's carriage came |
out number of mounted pollce 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 1t while they cheered the premier to
the echo