The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-17
ALMOST A RIOT IN
THE BRITISH HOUSE
O'DonneII Shakes his Fist in
BaIfour's Face.
O'DONNELL is SUSPENDED
BaIfour's Refusal to Mama an EARLY Date for
The Consideration Of the threatening
State of Affairs in Ireland Causes
the Uproar.
CBy Associated Press.)

By Associated Press.)
London, Oct. 16.-Parliament was re-
opened today without any of the usual
formalities, the House proceeding imme
diately to the business of the day.
Owing to the controversial character of
determination of both sides, the session
promises to be the occasion of the most
serious party struggle witnessed in the
House of Commons since the last Liberal
government retired from office. Seven
hundred and fifty amendments TO the
Educational Bill await consideration, of
which number 5SS have been proposed !
by the Liberals.
The sitting opened with a turbulent
debate. Premier Balfour moved that the
remainder of the session be entirely de- |,
voted to government business, which, no
explained, would consist mainly of the
discussion of the Education and London
Water bills, while the Indian budget, |
the Uganda railroad, sugar bOunties and
the supply vote would enable the pro-
ceedure to be carried out. The Trans |
vaal, he added, also would require at |
tention.
James Brice, leading the Liberals in
the absence of Sir Henry Campbell !
Zimmerman, made a mild protest and
then came a storm. Patrick O'Brien, !
sitting in the place usually occupied by
John Redmond, the Irish leader in the
House, asked that at least "a day be-
tween now and Christmas be devoted to
the discussion of the serious state of af-
fairs in Ireland.
Mr.. Ralfour replied that if the re-.
quest for Such an opportunity came from
the Liberal leaders the government
would grant it, but they could not notice
it from the Irish party
William OBrien thereupon made an
impassioned speech, warning the House
that ireland was on the verge or revolt.
The constitution, he said, was practical
ly suspended, and now the members were
gagged in the only parliament they had.
Througbout Mr. OBren's remarks the
Irish members kept up perfect storm
of applause. When Mr.. Wyndham, the
chief secretary for Ireland, entered the
House the Irish members Kissed him
loudly and the Speaker, who was fire.
uuentIy on his feet asking for order.
SleTnIN
Mr.. Lloyd George, backed up by Irish
members. and T. p. O'Connor, brought
the excitement to a fever heat. bitterly
upbraiding Mr.. Balfour for declaring
that Irish matters must only be dis
cussed by favor of the English Liberals
Onlv after heated colloquy with the
Speaker was Mr. OConnor prevented
from voicing abuse of Mr.. Wyndham and
a description of the alarming state OF
ireland which the other Nationalist
members had not touched on.
During the afternoon the Speakers
ruling raised renewed clamor from the
Irish benches
Members of the House of Lords, as
spectators, crowded into the House OF
Commons, in expectation of a scene, for
the treats from the Irish benches be-
came more and more audible. The climax
came unexpectedly. Mr.. Healy, amidst
intense excitement said:
II rise to speak as native of Uganda
and then. in a speech which on all sides
was characterized as one of the finest
satires ever heard in the House OF Com
mons. Mr.. Healy, always as a Ungandan,
thanked the Premier for his cOnsidera-
tion which enabled the Imperial Parlia
ment to devote time to the discussion of |
native affairs. He complimented Mr.. Bal
four on being able to sufficiently detach
himself so as to be oblivious of the vital (
disturbances prevailing in that distant !
and distressful country, Ireland
In this vein, which irresistibly held
the attention of the House and which
caused Mr.. Balfour himself frequent
amusement, Mr.. Healy completed what
Uniopist member defined as one of the
finest satirical indictments" the govern
mcnt had ever undergone.
other Nationalist members continued
the debate fercely, declaring that Irish
land than any of the matters mentioned
in Mr.. Balfour's programme.
William Redmond regretted that the
Irish people could not with arms in
their hands strike a blow against the !
violent tyranny to which they were sub |
jeeted. The present action of the gov
ernment. he declared, afforded a reason
why the Irish members would take the |
first opportunity of hurling the ministers
from Office
Ultimately Mr.. Balfour moved the clo- |
sire and the uproar broke out again with !
ieneWSu Fl@ol' IohH ~ DouHeIL Sloou up /
and refused to give way to the Speaker. |
His fellow Nationalists shouted encour- |
agemcnt and cheered vociferously The |
Speaker repeatedly warned Mr.. O'Don- |
nell that he was out of order and an !
exciting scene followed. Mr. Balfour |
moved the suspension of Mr. ODonnell !
end the latter crossed the floor, stood in |
front of the Premier. shouted defiance !
and shook his fist in Mr. Balfour's face