Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-21
WARM TIME IN PARLIAMENT
Almost UnanimousIy

WARM TIME IN PARLIAMENT.
Credit of Ten Million Pounds Voted
Almost Unanimously.
London, Oct. 21.-In the commons the
first lord of the treasury, Balfour,
moved an address of thanks to her
majesty for the royal message calling
out the militia.
John Dillon, nationalist, moved an
amendment, declaring the embodiment
of the militia unnecessary. Rejected
by 2s9 to &c.
In reply to a question regarding the
rumored purchase of Delagoa bay by
Great Britain, Balfour said no arrange
ment had been made for such a trans
action. Replying to question as to
Samoa, he said no decision was yet
Preached in reference to the relations of
the islands.
The under secretary of state for war,
Mr.. Wyndham, introduced the supple
mentary army estimates.
| Dealing with the army corps now go
1 ing out, Wyndham said it numbered
24,00O regulars, including 5000 cavalry.
$4,000 mules. 1t had been necessary to
call portion of the reserve in order to
bring some regiments to the full war
strength. The government had there
fore called for $4,000 men. Assuming
II 900 to be effective, the British force
| in the field would consist of $4,000 men
with the colors and 21,000 reserves.
He said this large force was justified
II n,
| lies, their strategical advantage enab-
Hing them to concentrate for an attack
at any point on frontier of over 2,0of
| miles, the frontier being everywhere 10t
miles from the sea. The cost of mobi-
llizing 47,0OO men, transferring them g.
j 9c0 miles, equipping and maintaining
4 for four months in a land destitute OF
4 surplus supplies, Wyndham said would
1 be eS,O00, 900. Wyndham explained the
proposed details of the formation anc
organization of the army at the front
i and concluded with an eulogy of the
commander-in chief. Lord Wolseley
and the offers of the colonies. The Irish
| members and Henry Labouchere alone
4 opposed the estimates.
William Redmond, the Parnellite
member for East Glare, vigorously de-
4
9 and was repeatedly called to order by
a the speaker
i Proceeding to discuss the vote ol
money for the troops, Redmond pro
tested against the vast sums being
spent in war declaring that the money
ought to be expended in aid of dis
tressed Ireland. The chairman inter
posed and asked him to resume his sub
L tS,I n al nd
J dered to withdraw, which he also re
fused to obey.
An uproar ensued, Redmond at
tempting to continue and his voice be
ing drowned by cries of Withdraw
from the opposition benches.
The chairman at length asked Red
lmond if he declined to withdraw. Th
} latter maintained the right to protes
, that the money ought to be spent TO
lIreland, adding: II will not withdra"
Int is mere robbery or plunder.
The chairman then called upon tn
sergeant-at-arms to remove the offend
ling member, but Redmond amid
lscene of confusion said he would no
trouble the sergeant-at-arms, AM
walked out amid nationalist cheers an
1.-The laughter of other members.
Turning to the HliHlSleIidiiSl pehssiie
as he left the chamber. Redmon
shouted:
II wish you joy of the blood of tn
Beers and your victory over the poo
2 Transvaal farmers
Balfour closed the debate by movin
closure, and the vote for the troops wa
4 then adopted, 200 to 30.
!, Balfour read the following Telegram
, from Maj. Yule, dated Glencoe CamI
!, IL o'clock last evening:
4 II regret to report that Gen. Symon
: Eis mortally wounded. Other casualtie
8 will follow. The important success to
day is due to Gen. Symons' great cour
: age and fine generalship and the gal
liant example of confidence he gave
i the troops under his command
e A vote of G1O,OOO.OOO was then car
ried, the result being announced 27l fo
and 80 against the credit. The hous
then adjourned.
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