The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-16
DEBATE in THE CoMMoNs.
Chamberlain and Labouchere ScoId
the Liberal Leaders,


= LONDON, Feb. 15.-During the session
of the House of Commons this afternoon
member asked whether the government
was aware that the Moslems in the district
or Marash were terrorizing the Armenians
of that district Sir Edward Grey said the
government have received reports of the
existence of an anti-Christian feeling
among the Mussulman population of
Marash. The attention of the Porte had
peeh called by Sir Philip Currie, her
MaJesty's emassador to Constant1nople to
the condition of affairs there ard in other
parts of Aleppo. The Porte had promised
sir Philip to have an inquiry made into
the condition of affairs ~
On the resumption of the debate on the
opening the session, Joseph Chamberlain
ouered an amendment declaring that it was
contrary COM, 70 the public interest for the
ume or Parliament TO be occupied in the
discussion of measures which according 70
the MINISTER'S own statements, it had no
prosper or passing into law. while pro-
posals inyoIving grave constitutional
changes had been announced on winch the
judgment of Parliament should be taken
without delay. In speaking to his amend
ment, Mr.. Chamberlain said that the
unionists in the House desired to impugn
wasting the time of the House in the dis
cuSslon of measures which were not ex-
pected to pass, but had been introduced in
order to confuse the issues now before the
people and destroy the inevitable condem-
/ nation which awaited the primary policy
OF the government. The refusal of the gov
eminent to disclose the terms of their pro-
posed resolution against the House of Lords
was disrespectful to the House. The gov
eminent was tottering and could no longer
represent the interests of Great Britain
in the councils of Europe. Neither could
1T enact measures for the enforcement of
it's domestic policy.
Herbert Asauith said it would not be the
governments fault but the fault of the
House of Lords if the measure did not be-
come law.
Henry Labouolaere said the members of
his party were dissatisfied because a lead
err, Lord RoSebery, who was member of
the House of Lords had been planked upon
them. He blamed Lord Rosebery for pan
undoubtedly been a change in the attitude
of Liberal officialdom since the retirement
rule and the position of the House of Lords.
The change was due to the influence of
Lord Rosebery. Mr.. Labourchere warned
the government that the country had not
changed its view of the question. but de-
manded the abolition of the House of
Lords He urged the government not to
pursue course which would only lead to
Sold Arms to Samoan Rebels.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15.-Advices re-
ceived to-day from Samoa say that a Ger
man firm, Frings & Spatz, has been import
ing and selling the rebels rifles and arnmu-
milton. The rebels are enabled to maintain
an armed opposition to the Malietoa gov
eminent. The rifles imported from Ger
many are labeled toys and passed the
customs. The German consul fined each
partner only $3.50, although the offense
was direct violation of the Berlin treaty.
Samoa has been visited by a plague in
the form Of the dengue fever, which has
laid up almost every foreign resident and
general Mulligan is severely attacked. Many
deaths have resulted. and - although the
fever has nearly abated in UDolu 1t is rag
ing fercely in the other islands.
LONDON, Feb 15.-Edward Ames Web
ster and Louis Henry Berlman were ar
raigned in the Bow-street Police Court this
morning on charge of extensive frauds in
connection with the Oxyzone Company
They We're committed for further hear
ing, and bail for them was refused. Their
lawyer claimed that they could bring q
large number of persons of high position
on various police forces in America to tes-
tify TO Their good character He also said
that they had cable from Guy Webster
of New York. saying that all the promises
they had made would be redeemed.
Fourteen missionaries Rescued.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.--The Navy De-
partment has heard from Admiral Carpen-
ter, under even date from Che-Foo, to the
effect that the Charleston had arrived there
after having rescued fourteen missionaries
and that he had directed the Yorktown to go
TO the south coast of Shan Tung China, to
the assistance of missionaries there. He
island forts at Wei-Hai-Wei.
Murdcrous Javanese Plotters.
BATAVIA, Feb. IA plot of natives in
volving murder has been discovered in the
Tjamdea district. in the assistant residency
of Buiitenzorg on the island of Java. 1t
was the intention of the plotters to murder
all the Europeans and Chinese in the dis
trict If possible. All the chief movers in
the plot and their followers have been ar
rested and placed in prison
Colombian Revolution Ended.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 15-The State De-
partment to-day received telegram from
Minister Mckinney at Bogota dated to-
day, as follows: 1.-THE Minister of Foreign
Affairs requests US 10 say that revolution
Is practically ended and there is fear of
any further trouble Have this published in
the interest OF commerce.
Coming HOnOrs for SatoIli.
ROME. Feb. 15.-It is reported in semi
official Vatican circles that in order that