The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-20

that the Governments plan offered the
only hope OF a lasting settlement. The
opposition leader offered a guarantee that
the Unlonists in both houses Of Parlia-
men, would place no hlndrance in the
way Of obeying the will Of the people II
the Government would accept the pro-
posai for a referendum. He insisted that
the Government could accept this with
no sacrifice OF principles or lose Of dig
nifty. The Unionists. he said. would &C.
cept the proposal of the Government that
the Ulster counties should vote on the
question II the proposal meant that Ulster
would not he driven from the United
Kingdom against her will, 1f the pro-
posai meant that after the expiration
of a certain time Ulster was to be brought
within tho scope OF the Dublin Govern
ment. the Unionists rejected II absolutely.
II his suggestion for referendum OF
the United Kingdom on the question was
rejected. Mr.. Law said, II could be only
because the Government thought 'in the
words OF winston Churchill that the cues
ton should DO settled by bullets rather
than by votes"
Premier Asquith repeated the Govern
Went n dssuTNnCeS tnat tneTe WOulu De no
coercion in Ulster The plan proposed
by the Government. he said. provided for
a six months trial Of home rule before
any attempt would be made to bring
Ulster within its provisions.
Carson 20 Devlin-Liar!
Dir Edward Carson, the Ulster Union
list leader. followed the Premier In a fiery
speech. during which he called Joseph
Dsviin. Irish Nationalist member for Bel
fast. n liar. Mr.. Devfin had said that
Sir Edward Carson was ut one time n
home ruler. THAT Is an Infamous lie."
said Sir Edward. The Speaker suggested
that the language be modified. and the
Ulster leader changed his remark to tho
statement is n wilful falsehood." There
was great uproar ut this. and support
ers OF both members shouted and cheered
The Speaker had great difficulty in max
ing himself heard.
The speech of Sir Edward Carson. in
which he supported the proposals OF
Bonar Law. virtually ended all interest In
the debate Austen Chamberlain wound
up for tho opposition and Augustine Bir-
reil. Chief Secretary for Ireland. for the
Government, after which the division was
taken.
Sir Edward Carson left the House early
IN the evening" for Belfast. As he arose
10 90 the whole of the opposition. knowing
the purpose OF his visit, stood and gave
him a rousIng cheer. Ex-premler Bal
four entered the House toward the end
and was cheered by both sides. lie did
not speak on the motion. bu, spoke dur.
ing the division.
Tempers Growing Heated.
The tempers OF the members OF bott
sides have risen hotly during the last
few days The strain has also affected
the health Of the leaders. Premier As
quith is not very well and Sir Edward
Carson Is also under the weather. He
left a sickbed only an hour before the
beginning OF the debate. His bitterness
during his speech IL excused by som,
members on this account. but the words
Of his remarks and OF Mr.. Devlins were
sharply condemned by many on boil
sides.
Winston Churchill was obviously stuns
by Sir Edward Carson's reproaches and u
reference to his fathers support Of the
FISHERMEN. although he subsequently tool
occasion TO declare that he felt no resent
ment and that he did not wish anybody tc
take up the cudgels for him. This alludet
to Joseph Deylins self-imposed task Vi
defending Mr.. Churchill.