The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-17
Premier Balfour Defed by John
O'DonneI, Who Finally Was
Suspended, 341 to 81.
SATIRICAL SPEECH BY HEALY
WHO SPOKE AS A CITIZEN OF UGAN-
DA, INSTEAD of IRELAND.
Balfour Held Up to RidfcuIe-Wynd-
ham Hissed-Erin Declared to Be
Verging on Revolution.

LONDON, Oct. 16.-The opening of Par
lament to-day was marked by an excit-
ing scene in the House of Commons, which
resulted in the suspension of John ODon-
nell. When Premier Balfour moved the
Irishmans suspension the latter crossed
the floor, stood in front of Mr.. Balfour,
shouted defiance and shook his fist in the
premier's face. Mr.. O'Donnell was sus-
pended by a vote of 341 to 81
At the opening OF the house Premier Bal
four moved that the remainder of the ses-
sion be entirely devoted to government
business, which, he explained, would con-
sst mainly of the discussion of the educa-
ton and London water bills, while the In
dian budget, Uganda railroad, sugar boun-
ties and the supply vote would enable the
procedure to be carried out. The Trans
vaal, he added, would also require atten-
ton.
James Bryce. leading the Liberals, in the
absence of Sir Henry Campbell-Banner-
man, made a mild protest, and then came
storm. Patrick O'Brien, sitting in the place
usually occupied by John Redmond, the
Irish leader in the House. asked that at
least day between now and Christmas be
devoted to the discussion of the serious
state Of affairs in Ireland.
Mr.. Balfour replied that if the request
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 O. Brien thereupon made an i'm
passioned speech. warning the house that
Ireland was on the verge of revolt. The
Constitution, he said, was practically sus-
in the only Parliament they had. Through
out Mr.. OBrien'S remarks the Irish men,
bers kept up a 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 frequently on his feet
asking for order. sternly suppressed the
Mr.. Lloyd-George, backed up by Irish
members, and T. p. O'Connor, brought the
excitement to a fever heat. bitterly up
braiding Mr.. Balfour for declaring that
Irish matters must only be discussed by
favor of the English Liberals. Only after
heated conoquy 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
Irish members had not touched upon.
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 scene, for
more and more audible. The climax came
| Unexpectedly. Mr.. Healy, amid intense
excitement said: II rise to speak as a
native of Uganda" and then in speech.
which on all sides was characterized as
one or the finest satires ever heard in the
House of Commons, Mr.. Healy, always as
a Ugandan. thanked the premier for his
consideration, which enabled the imperial
Parliament to devote time to the discussion
of native affairs. He complimented Mr.
Balfour 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.. Bal
four himself frequent amusement Mr.
Healy completed what Unionist member
defined as zone of the finest satirical indict-
ments" the government had ever under
gone
Other Nationalist members continued the
| debate, fiercely declaring that Irish affairs
were at present more important to England
than any OF the matters mentioned in Mr..
Balfour's programme.
William Redmond regretted that 1.-THE
Irish people could not with arms in their
hands strike a blow against the violent
The present action of the government. he
declared, AFFORDED reason why the Irish
members would take the first opportunity
Of hurting the ministers from Office
Ultimately Mr.. Balfour moved the
closure and the uproar broke out again
with renewed vigor. John ODonnell stood
er. His fellow-Nationalists shouted encour-
| agement and cheered vigorously. The
| speaker repeatedly warned Mr. O'Donnell
that that ne o Was Out OF order and an exciting
| suspension of Mr.. O'Donnell and the latter
| shook his fist in the speakers face :, he
house suspended Mr.. ODonnell by vote
Mr.: Balfour smiled quietly as the IRISH
member shouted and gesticulated, and
| other members of the Cabinet, fearing
| the premier, moved towards him. but Mr..
| O'Donnell, having concluded what he had
| to say, returned to his seat and then left
the house. Previous to the action of the
| speaker made the usual formal request that
| the offending member withdraw which
drew forth dsris live cries of Call the
debate was then closed by vote of 263
| to 24S.
Mr.. wyndham again came in for some
vision lobby. Mr.. Bafour's motion was
| then carried by a vote of 262 to 145 and
| the house went into committee on the
education bill.
Mr.. O'Donnelrs suspension will prob
| ably be for only week, as the new rules
| increasing the penalties for disorderIy be-
havior have not yet been passed.
| Most of the Liberal members of the
house voted with the government for the
| suspension of Mr.. ODonnell, only few
Radicals joining the Irishmen in the NO
ioppy: MT ~ DonnelIs observations to
Premier Balfour, which gave offense were
as follows:
Your chief secretary has given me six
months for speaking in Ireland. Now Won
| refuse to allow me to speak here Won
are his accomplish, and L despise Won
| BOTH
Patrick O'Brien will. on Monday. again
press the government for day to be de-
| voted to the discussion of the stuation
in Ireland.
Sir Henry Campbel-Bannerman will re-
turn to London from France TO-DAY and
| the Liberals will then decide whether 70
| accept or not Mr.. Balfour's Challenge Ia
raise the Irish debate In the form OF q
vote of censure on the government AS
| such censure is certain to be rejected by
big majority Ii is not likely that the
| premier's challenge will be accented
l,t
Won Buelow Discusses the Tariff.
BERLIN, Oct. 16.-The Reichstag, at it's
session to-day, entered on the discussion of
the tariff bill. commencing with the sched-
ules relating to wheat and rye Chancellor
Won Buelow recommended that the bill
be passed as drawn up by the governuapt