New-York tribune., 1902-10-23
IRISH TRI no GET A DAY
MIR. o.BRIEN STIRS 1T THE GOVERN.
MENT AID LUGS IN PRESI-
DENT ROOSEVELT.

London. oct There vas another lively though
futile discussion i'm the House to-day on the suhfe,
Of granting a day for debate on the state OF Ire
land II only led a great deal of straw splitting
ALLEGATIONS Of iislourtesy and a considerable in
crease I'm the il-focling prevailing The Liberal
leader Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman again sun
ported Patrick OBriens request for a day. Saving
that. as the Premier had declined the concession
ION the mere request OF the Irish members'' he
as a S,otrhmau gladly supported the request
Ny. Balfour explained that he could only give
Gag Sir Henrys request on the understaa aading
that the motion took the form OF vote OF censure
on the Government and that II was supported by
the Onposltion as a whole The Liberal leader
however ,lisclaimed any such intention. He re-
fused TO identify himself 50 completely with the
Natlonalists. although ne strongly contended that
the request OF the Irish members should be granted
Mr.. Balfour said:
Il think the right honorable gentleman had bet
ter make up his mind II he cannot so any further
and take !, full plunge he had better defer this
discussion
Sir Henry resented what h. termed discouresy
hut Nh BaIlour disavowed any such intention.
During the alteration William q Brien, T. p.
O'Connor and others interjected comments Mr.
Ralfours insulting attitude toward the Irish. and
The discussion concluded with William . Brien ex-
claiming:
If we are not given a day will take one"
William oBrion created great deal Of excite
ment among his fellow Nationalists by questioning
Premier Balfour regarding President Roosevelts
letter tC the convention Of the United Irish League
a, Boston. Mas Mr. O'Bricn asked the Premier if
he had observed that Mr Roosevelt sent a letter
ana whether. In view Of future friendly relations
letWc,n the United States ana Great Britain he
could make any announcement that this country
not indisposed 10 learn wisdom reGardlng irish
affairs from IN, head of great ana friendly ma
Ton.
The Speaker promptly ruled the question ogt Of
order. 10 the evident chaGrin OF the Nauonalists,
whose eXct, ment Increased as MI: - brleh con-
tnued press his point He urged that this let
ter OF 'he President WAS an international iact of
importance
and that il would not be "A frlenaly thihg 10, the
head Of greet nation that his letter should be
treated n the House OF Commons was disposed
10 ''avenge insult TO the Chief Secretary Tor
ireland and his removahles. -
The Speaker maintained his runng. ana Mt.
o Brien tried to move adjournment OF the
House discuss the matter. but the Speaker ruled
that II was not a matter Of definite Importance.
Thus foiled Nr 0'Rrien said ne hoped IL would
BE noted In America that American as well as Irish
opinion gagged.
tion declaring that in the opinion OF the h"use,
the operation OF the Crimes Act i'm Ire land was not
fair its application. opposed 10 civilized usage In
;he manner OF its administration. and calculated
ME of ireland and deeply injure the interests OF
peace between England and ireland
The Nationasts refrained from voting on any OF
the amendments to the Education bill
The letter sent by Secretary Cortelyou TO the
United Irish League at its convention in Boston
was as follows:
Your communication Of recent date has been re-
ceived. and in reply I would state that while the
President very much appreciates the cordial inVi-
tation extended him by your league. he regrets
that his public duties will prevent him from being
present on the occasion to which you refer. Owing
preparation Of his annual message 10 Congress,
he is present unable 20 accept any invitations
you. and through you the members Of your organi-
zaton for this courtesy