New-York tribune., 1901-02-22
QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT.
GOVERNMENT Piled REGARDING
CHINA. AFRICA AND IRELAND.

London. Feb. 21.-The questions asked in the
House OF Commons to-day covered the usual
wide field. II. o. ArnOId-Forster. Parliamentary
Secretary for the Admiralty. impaired the IN
formation that the question of submarine boats
had for some time seriously engaged the atten-
tion OF the Admiralty. and that statement on
the subject would be forthcoming N few days.
Lord Cranborne. Parliamentary Secretary for
the Foreign Office said the Government was still
considering the suggestion of reassembling the
Brussels Sugar Conference to see If the Euro
pean nations concerned could reach an agree
ment on the question of bOunties.
In reply 10 another question Lord CranbOrne
said the British Minister at PeSing had never
consented TO any intimation TO China that an
edict recurring the Chinese officials suicide
would be approved by the foreign Ministers.
Lord Cranborne assured his questioner that
his statements on February 10. to the effect
that the Russian control OF the Peking-Shan-
Hai-Kwan Railroad was only temporary, and
that the road would be restored at the end Of
the occupation were based on the authority Of
the Russian Government.
Replying to q series of war questions put by
Henry Labouenere. Advance Liberal. Joseph
Chamberlain. the Secretary OF State for the
Colonies. said that Lord Roberts had acted on
his own initiative in proclaiming the annexa-
ton OF the Boer republics. The Colonial Office
left the choice Of time to himself. The terms
OF the surrender contained in Lord Roberts's
telegram to General Butler on March were
founded instructions from the Government
but Lcrd Roberts's telegram never reached Gen
eral Botha. who had previously refused General
Buffers offer 10 allow the burghers to return 10
their farms with their arms.
To the great satisfaction OF the Ministerial
benches MIR. Brodrck. the Secretary Of State for
War; informed Mr.. Labouchere that the Gov
eminent approved the military suppression OK
the pro-Boer British newspapers. The pro-
hibited papers include Mr.. Labouchere's
Truth"
a J. BaIfour. the Government leader. assured
John Dillon, Nationalist. that due notice would
be given in regard 10 the proposed vote 10 do
nate f1Oo000 TO Lord Roberts.
Other questions elected the admission from
the Secretary OF State for India, Lord George
Hamilton that the Government had at length
heard that Field Marshal Count Won waldersee
had issued an army order stating that owing TO
the unsatisfactory progress Of the negotiations
larger operations were necessary The Govern
ment had asked for further information
John A Redmond resumed the debate on the
address in reply 10 the speech from the throne.
moving amendment favoring a system or
compulsory sale Of lands in Ire and The only
permanent solution 10 the Irish land question
was the immediate creation Of an occupying
proprietary. Emigration was going on because
deadly hatred of British rule
The amendment seconded by Thomas w
Russell. Liberal Uniouist. who said il was Eng
land who had introduced the present land sys-
tenn into Ireland. planted there by an English
garrison that did much dirty work. Good as
the claim Of the Transvaal Out.ander might be.
the claim Of the Irish tenant was greater. What
was u worth to end this land question forever
From this day forward Parliament had new
ireland 10 deal with. Although "A Cnionist, ne
intended 20 support this demand OF the Ma
tionalists.
MI Balfour said he credited Mr.. Russell with
good intentions. but profoundly regretted his
methods OF advocating his case. especially the
ATTACKS I2on the courts 0f Ireland. The Gov
erumeut leader pointed out that it WAS pro
posed 10 stake fI20OooO0O for the benefit OF one
class
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman said he
thought the fact that % per cent OF the Irish
members advocated purchase was the strongest
argument in its favor. 1t may be said that
there is danger of the loss OF money 10 the I'm
perial Exchequer." he exclaimed. but we are
committed TO Il already and ought 20 go for
ward" He announced that he intended TO sup
port the amendment.
Mr. Russell then moved the closure. which was
carried by a vote of pol 10 l32. The amendment
was then rejected by "a vote OF 235 20 40 and
the House adjourned.