The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-17
IRISH MEMBERS
MADE IT LIVELY
British Parliament Again In SEES
sion After Summer Recess.
DEBATE BECAME TURBULENT
o'DoNNELL rs SUSPENDED FOR
MENAcING THE SPEAKER.
DEBATE BECAME TURBULENT

7 ONDoN, Oct. i6.-Parliament was
reopened today without any OF the
usual formalities. the house pro-
ceeding Immediately to the business
OF the day.
Owing % the controversy over the
character OF the educational bill and
the unbending determination OF both
sides. the session promises TO be the &C.
casion Of the most serious party strug-
gle Witnessed In the house OF commons
since the last liberal government re-
tired from Office.
The sitting opened with a turbulent
debate. Premier Balfour moved that
the remainder OF the session be en-
tlrely devoted to government business.
which. he explained, would consist
chiefly Of the discussion OF the adu-
cation and London water bills, while
the Indian budget the Uganda rail-
road. sugar bounties and the supply
vote would enable the procedure 70 be
carried out. The Transvaal, he added,
would also require mention.
The Storm Broke.
James Bryce. leading the liberals IN
the absence or Sir Henry Campbell
Zimmerman. made a mild protest. and
then came the storm
Patrick O'Brien. sitting In the place
usually occupied by John Redmond, the
Irish leader OF the house. asked that
at least a day between now and Christ
mas be devoted 10 the discussion OF
the serious state OF affairs In Ireland.
Mr.. Balfour replied that II the re-
quests for such an opportunity came
from the liberal leaders the govern
ment would grant it. but they could
not notice IL from the Irish party.
William OBrien thereupOn made an
imprisoned speech. warning the house
that Ireland was on the verge OF re-
volt. The constitution, he said. was
practically suspended. and now the
members were gagged in the only par
lament they had Throughout Mr..
OBrien's remarks the Irish members
kept up a perfect storm OF applause.
Wyndham Kissed.
When Mr.. Wyndham. the chief sec
rotary for Ireland. entered the house,
the Irish members Kissed him loudly,
and the speaker, who was frequently
on his feet asking for order, sternly
depressed the demonstration.
Sir. Lloyd George. backed by the
irish members, and T. p. O'Connor
brought the excitement 10 a fever
heat. bitterly upbraiding Mr.. Balfour
for declaring that Irish matters must
only be discussed by favor of the
English liberals
only after a heated OOllOquy with
the speaker was Mr.. OConnor pre-
vented from voiclng abuse OF Mr..
Wyndham and a description of the
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other nationalist members had not
touched on
During the afternoon the speakers
ruling raised renewed ciamor from the
Irish benehes. Members of the house
OF lords as spectators crowded into
the house OF commons IN expectation
OF "a scene when the threats from the
Irish benches became more and more
audible. The climax came unexpected
~ AIR. Healy. amidst intense excite
ment. said:
A Native of Ugand,.
Il rise to speak as a native of
Uganda" and then In a speech which
On an sides was characterized as one
Of the finest satires ever heard in the
house OF commons. Mr., Healy, always
as a Ugandan. thanked the premier for
his cOnsidera ton, which enabled the
Imperial parliament 10 devote time 20
the discussion of native affairs. He
cOmpllmented Mr.. Balfour on being
able 10 sufficiently detach himself as
10 be obhvlous OF the vital disturb
hnces now prevailing in that distant
and distressnil country. ireland.
IN this vein. which irresistibly held
the attention OF the house, and which
caused Mr.. Balfour himself frequent
amusement. MIR. Healy completed what
a unionist member defined as zone of
the finest Satirical indictments" the
government had ever undergone.
Debats Became Fierce.
Other nationalist members continued
the debate fiercely, declaring that Irish
affairs were az present more import
ant to England than any matter men
toned IN Mr. Balfours programme.
Mr.. Redmond regretted that the Irish
people could not with arms in their
hands strike a blow against the vio-
lent tyranny 10 which they were sub
feet. The present action OF the gov
eminent. he declared. afforded a rea-
Son why the members would take the
first opportunity Of hurting the min
lister from Office.
Ultimately Mr.. Balfour moved the
closure aud the uproar broke out
again with renewed vigOr. John ODon-
nell stood up and refused 10 give way
20 the speaker. His fellow national
fists shouted encouragement and
cheered vigorously The speaker re-
prairdly warned Mr. ODonnen that he
was out OF order. and an exciting
scene followed.
0'DoRneI Suspended.
.
ODonnell. and the latter crossed the
floor and stood In front Of the pre-
mier. shouted defiance and shook his
FIRST in Mr. BalfQur's face.
The house suspended Mr.. O'DOnnel
BY vote OF Sll 10 81. Mr.. BalfOur
smiled quietly as the Irish member
shouted and gesticulated. and other
members of the cabinet, fearing that
Mr. Oponnell would actually assault
the premier. moved toward him. but
Mr.. O'Donnen having concluded what
he had 10 say. returned to his seat
and then left the house.
Previous 20 the action OF the house
suspending Mr.. O'Donnell. the speaker
made the usual formal request that the
Offending member withdraw, which
drew forth derisive cries OF call the
policel" Muster the house guards"
etc.
The debate was then closed by a
vote Of 2e3 to las.
Mr.. Wyndhan again came in for
some lively Kissing as he returned from
the division lobby. Mr.. Baifour's mo-
ton was carried by a vote OF 262 TO
Jas, and the house went into commit
tee on the education bill.
Mr.. O'Donnell's suspension viii prob
ably be for only a week. as the new
rules increasing the penalties for dis