THE IRISH QUESTION.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 33, 27 August 1887, Page 2

THE IRISH QUESTION.

EXCITING DEBATE EXPECTED. London, August 25. The expected debate in the House of Commons on the motion to proclaim the Irish National League is exciting much interest. Mr Gladstone, who has returned to London, has intimated his intention to table a motion on Thursday that an address be presented to Her Majesty the Queen opposing the proclamation. The Giadstonian Liberals are determined to use their utmost powers in opposition to the Government obtaining Parliamentary sanction to the proclamation. Fifty of these Liberals are undecided whether to join the League. The action of the Government in accepting the vital amendments made by the House of Lords in the Irish Land Bill is offensive to the Liberal Unionists. Several have seceded. The United Ireland states that promises have been made to the landlords of many concessions it they assist the proposals to adopt Home Buie, There is little popular excitement in Ireland at the National League being proclaimed under the Crimes Act. The Loyalists are exultant, but tllfl Parnellltes show a defiant attitude. The books, money, and papers belonging to the League have been removed to London. Lord Hartington’s followers supported the proclamation. RUMOURED SPLIT IN THE CABINET. Ljtbb. Strong rumours are current as to an alleged split in the Cabinet over the proclaiming of the League. The Unionist Liberals are divided fa their opinion, but it is well known that a large number of them, including Lord Hartington, are very much opposed to the stringent measures the Government are taking. Nearly ail the Provincial press is against the policy of the Government, and mass meetings all over the northern and midland counties are being called. Two Parnellite members already are to be prosecuted under the provisions of the Crimes Act for inciting tenants to resist the laws.