Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-03

House that since the outbreak of the
war there had been an unbroken tcn-
SION at the admiralty. They knew
their position and their strong and
weak points. They had regard for the
situation from the point of view of
the empire and not from that of south
Africa alone. 1t would have been n
CRIMINAL act to do otherwise. but. il
would be unwise to parade their
strength
IF Germany or any other of the
great powers had been in orr nosition
would they have been more patient ~
Mr.. Goschen asked. He then said he
realized the position was serious but
he added. there was no reason for any
leehhg OF insecurity. While the navy
was IN Its present position with the
county SO conscious of its resources,
1t was folly to speak of panic.
Sir Edward Clark. member for Ply
mouth, who followed Mr.. Goschen,
suggested that at the end of the de-
bate the amendment to the address
shail be Withdrawn, as the vote might
De misunderstood in the Transvaal and
throughout Europe. He said that
Whatever difference of opinion there
might be regarding the inevitability OF
the war, more mischief. in his judg-
ment, would be occasioned by stopping
hostilities than by conducting them TO
successful issue.
Gossip in the lobby. this afternoon,
seems to indicate that the impression
produced. last night. by Mr.. Wynd-
hams exposition of the military situa-
ton is deepening and it is noticeable
that the opponents of the government
are now attacking their diplomacy
rather than their military shortcom-
ingS.
Sir Edward Greys utterances have
also produced a good effect and it is
asserted in the lobby that pressure is
being brought to bear upon the leaders
Of the opposition to secure the with
draWal Of the amendment Should.
however. this not be attained. it is eX-
rccted that the debate will, in any
event. enu. early next week.
Col. Suundcrsun, Conservative. i'll q
lively speech criticsing the pro-Boer
ism of the Nationalists, provoked an
other scene declaring that the Nation
nlist never attacked i'll front. but al
ways from the rear. This remark was
met by an uprnar from the Irish
benches, Mr. Dillon declaring that the
NItionalists had been grossly insulted.
Others jecringly asked Cul. Saundey-
son why he did not go to the front.
AIR. W. Redmond said the Speaker
ought to protect the IriShmrn frum
such insults. adding: '-If had saiI
anything. / should not De permittrd.'
the bull provoking r1lrs of laughter.
Mr. Redmond retortcd 70 the laugh
ter: This is the way to hoist the
Union Jack in Pretoria"
Mr. John Redmond then appealed to
The Speaker for decision as tot
whether Col. Saunderson's remark was
not unparliamentary The Speaker de
clned to be drawn. but he pointed out
that such remarks, used in the free
dom of debate by the Nationalist, as
well as others. 50 long as they dij not
become personal. in order.
Col. Saunderson, resumng. said:
II have not meant to insult any one,
but looking back upon the historical
record of the Irish race, l thought my
self justified
This was followed by renewed Irish
protest and cries of Coward" Mr..
Dillon exclaimed: Some English sol
aiers go behind Irish soldiers"
Mr.. William Redmond said: This
will be nice reading in Pretoria"
Mr.. Dillon exclaimed: Thrice as
many Irish soldiers as English have
been killed in the Transvaal."
Mr.. BalfOur appealed to the House
to refrain and the Speaker succeeded
in persuading Col. Saunderson tp
withdraw his expression.
ha a hAlIf 16iDllrnlnO
Mr.. Balfour read telegram received |
by the Queen from the mayor of MAIZE !
king. dated Jan. -, and in the following !
terms: Upon the Tooth day of the |
siege Mafeking sends loyal devotion TO |
Her Majesty and assurances of its con- |
tinued resolve to maintain Her Males
-y's supremacy in this town.