The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-20
WARM WORDS
IN PARLIAMENT.
Mr.. Chamberlain and Mr.. Stanhope
Exchange UnparIiamentary Lam
guage in Course of Debate.

LONDON. oct. l9.-Floor and galleries
were deusely crowded to-day i'm the House
OF Commons in anticipation Of a speech
by the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Mr Joseph Chamberlain, ON the govern
ments policy in South Africa
The First Lord Of the Treasury and
government leader. Arthur j. Bafour
promised 20 answer tomorrow. question
whether the government had decided
upon a specific course OF action as rec
commended TO the international commission
respecting the future of Samoa.
Mr. Chamberlain, who was loudly
chtered on rising, began with a severe
criticism of the opposition for their ac-
ton at the previous meeting Of Parlia-
meut Their attitude encouraged Presi-
dent Kruger at most critical period OF
the negotiations.
Referring 10 Mr. Stanhope's demand Tor
the production of his Chamberlain 50
letter 10 Nlr. Hawksley, be- said he would
gladly produce this H Mr.. William Yer
non Harcourt and John Morley. who were
members OF the South African Commis-
sion. demanded u.
Mr. Stanh0pes criticism be character
lied as neither honest nor honorable.
CALLED DOWN
The SPEAKER. Mr. William Court Gully.
interviewed. saying that the language OF
the Colonial Secretary was beyond par
liamentary bounds
Mr.. Chamberlain retorted that II was
impossible adequately 20 describe Mr..
Stanhope's accusation. that he Cham
berlain) and Sir Alfred Miner had To-
mented war. "The government welcomed
an honest and honorable criticisms or
their policy said Mr. Chamberlain. "and
wish ] could apply these epithets 10
the speech for tho member for Burnley.
Mr.. Stanhopo lolpiug 20 his feet. Il
rise 90 order. ! thought ht yesterday 70
arraien the conduct of the Secretary Oh
state for the Colonies. He speaks of my
criticism as dishononb'o and dishonest
Can such terms be applied to members
of this House. Opposition cheers.
The Sneaker. Of think the language Of
the Secretary of state for the colonies D.
going beyond" Crhe rest of his words
were drowned ln Wild IRISH cheers and
shouts of "WithdraW.)
Mr.. Chamberlain calmly waited unul
the uproar bad subsidized and then said. II
bow with al respect Mr.. speaker. To
your decision. withdraw everything ]
have said
Then amid frequent Irish cheers ho pro
ccedod 90 denOuucc The campaign or
slauder" based upon his refusal 10 ac-
ccpt Mr.. Stanhopes challenge 90 produce
the letter be- wrote Hawkcsley. saying
that III Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman or
Sir William NernOn-HarcOurt desired 20
see the letter. he would produce il with
the greatest pleasure as they were hon
orable members and honorable ministers.
Cries Of withdraw Mr.. Stsnhope again
leaped TO his feet and called upon the
Speaker 10 intervene. The Speaker re-
Joined that me ala not think that what the
Colonial Secretary imputed dishonnrable
conduct to the member Tor Burney
Mr. Chamberlain declared that from the
time OF the Jameson raid he had had no
communication either directly or mdi-
rectly with Cecll Rhodes.
WAR INEVITABLE.
MIR. Chamber said that I'm TIE Hight
OF recent events and OF the uttera aces OF
President Kruger he had come 20 the con-
clusion that war had always been inevi-
table, although It was only OF late that
he had himself most reluctantly reached
this conclusion lie had hoped for peace
and striyen TO maintain Ii, and UP to a
recent date he had believed that peace
was possible. lie had always been
determined 10 secure justice FOR the Brit
ish IN South Africa. and TO maintain the
paramountcy OF Great Britain, but with
these things asst,ed he desired peace
Whenever there had been doubt as TO
President Krugers motives. the govern
ment had always given him the benefit
OF the doubt. -.