Debate in the House of Commons

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10436, 8 February 1900, Page 3

Debate in the House of Commons

February 7, at 10.57 p.m.) j London, February 7. In the House of Commons Asquith, continuing the debate on Fitzmaurice's amendment, exonerated. Government from the charge of desiring war. He said Kruger was the sole author of the . .war. He raised intentionally impossible demands. Britain was embarrassed by ~ Chamberlain's running commentary on the Transvaal affairs in and out of Parliament. His despatches and speeches now be- ' longed to. the " recording angel." Doubtless Chamberlain would gladly re- adit.

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them to-day. Chamberlain interjected " I would not alter a vrord." (Laughter i and cheers). John Burns described the British troops as Janissaries and Jews J Havelock Wilson spoke in favor of upholding the Empire ' ; ' : Bannerman, in supporting the amend- , ment," recommended the of' the war until Britain's superiority was asserted A J Balfour described the amendment as an attack on Chamberlain. 'He was warmly cheered for eulogising Chamberlam's welding of the Empire into a homo^ genous whole. He powerfully appealed to the Opposition to show the soldiers that the nation was undivided On a division Fitzmaurice's amendment was negatived by 350 votes to 139.