SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
THE VOTE FOR THE IRISH MAGISTRACY. TREMENDOUS UPROAR AND EX< CITEMENT. Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. London, August 9. During the discussion in the House of Commons last night on the vote for the Irish magistracy, the Parnellitea charged Mr. Balfour with making an insulting gesture towards the Irish members. A scene of tremendous uproar ensued. Mr. T. Harrington advanced towards the Government benches in a menacing manner, and had to be held back. Much excitement prevailed in the Chamber, and it was with the utmost difficulty that order was restored. In the House of Commons, during the course of his speech, Mr. Balfour accused Mr. Harrington of having described the Irish police as "uniformed bloodhounds." Mr. Harrington demanded proof, to which Mr. Balfour returned a contemptuous gesture. A scene of wild excitement prevailed, during which Colonel Saunderson and Mr. Thomas Sexton exchanged personal threats. The Morning Post states that the scene has never been equalled in the history of the House of Commons.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9445, 16 August 1889, Page 5
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168SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9445, 16 August 1889, Page 5
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