The Interrupted Debate.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 27, 23 May 1914, Page 5

The Interrupted Debate.

HOME RULE FOR iRELAND. SCENE IN THE COMMONS. 'By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press Association.) London, May 22. Mr Asquith explained that the introduction of the Amending Bill in the House of Lords was due to no disrespect of the House of Commons; which retains the ultimate determining authority. The Government’s plan is the mly course giving any prospect of a. pacific settlement. Mr Bonar Law said it was unfair to the House of Commons to ask them to finally pass the Home Rule Bill without knowing the Government’s real proposals. Mr Asquith was refusing to tell the Commons the terms of the Amending Bill because the Nation, alists would not permit it. Sir J. H. Dalziol urged the Government to state its amendments. Personally ho did not want any advance upon Mr Asquith’s offer of March 9, but the Commons ought not to give a vote in the dark. After the motion for the adjournment was lost, a section of the Opposition were evidently determined not to allow the debate to continue. The Ministerialists' cried, “Order!” and the Opposition replied, “No, adjourn!” The front Opposition benches were silent, and big groups did not participate, but a rowdy minority made it impossible for Mr Campbell to proceed. The Speaker’s unexpected question as to whether Air Bonar Law supported and approved the disorder afousod a storm of angry protest, and cries of “Don’t answer.” M r Bonar Law’s definite reply was received with exultant Opposition cheering and waving of handkerchiefs and order-papers. The Conservatives gave a triumph-, ant cheer as the mace was removed, and trooped into the lobby enthusiastically acclaiming Air Bonar Law. • The Liberals, Nationalists and La-bor-ites throughout refrained from retaliating, but loudly cheered Air Asquith on leaving the House. Air H. Page-Croft retorted, calling for “three cheers for King John.” There is considerable difference of opinion regarding the propriety of the Speaker’s question, as he was practically asking Air Bonar Law to censure his followers. The incident" recalled that the Speaker in 1905 appealed to Mr Campbell-Bannerman to check disorder, and Mr Campbell-Bannerman declined. ON THE PASSING OF THE BILL. (Received 8.20 a.m.) London, Alay 22.. It is understood that the movements of the Irish Constabulary were taken as a precaution in view of possible outberaks when Home Rule leaves the House of Commons. Roman Catholic priests are urging their flocks to abstain from processions, and bonfires to celebrate the passing of the Bill.

THE POLICE MOVING NORTH. London, May 21. f At an emergency meeting of the executive, a lot of Londonderry Nationalist volunteers indignantly repudiated the offer to assist the military in connection with provisional government. The Irish Constabulary stationed at Kildare, Newbridge and Curragh,have been specially instructed to proceed to stations in the North of Ireland. AMMUNITION FOR ULSTER. (Received 9.45 a.m.) Loudon, May 22. Large consignments of ammunition have been landed at Ulster during the past fortnight. THE NATIONALIST VOLUNTEERS Times and Sydney Sun Services. London, May 22. The Dublin Customs officials seized a consignment of bayonets, haversacks and bandoliers, believed to be intended for the Nationalists. Loudon, Mgy 22. (Received 8 a.m.)

The Nationalist volunteer force Is steadily growing. Official Nationalists •egard the movement with mixed feel-! mgs, believing that the objects of the men controlling the volunteers will be more .national than Natiolauist. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, acting apparently under some general order, are beginning to join in large numbers. THE TIMES’ COMMENT. (Received 8 a.m.) The Times, in a leader, says: Mr Asquith’s silence and further delay of a fortnight may participate catastrophes. All that is clear is that each day brings ns closer to apalling dangers, and that no Prime Minister has ever trifled so long with possibilities which may shako the whole Empire to-its foundations. “EXPEL THE KING.” London, May 22. At Bow Street, John Wallace, a barrister, of Dublin, applied for an information against Mr Asquith and other members of the Cabinet for mutiny against the State in connection with Ulster. Ho declared that he had strong reasons to believe that Mr Asquith and bis colleagues had the King, in their power, and threatened to expel the King on the ground tbat-h,e had committed a breach of the Magna Chartfl.. The Magistrate replied; “You’re wasting my time,” and refused Uu> application.