THE PARNELL COMMISSION.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1908, 2 August 1888, Page 3

THE PARNELL COMMISSION.

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The Opposition tried to limit the scope of the Commission to certain schedules of members specially named, excluding all otber persons, but the amendment was rejected by a majority of 56.

Sir W. V. Harcourt accused the Government of connivance with the " Times." Mr W. H. Smith excitedly and repeatedly denied that the "Times" had m the least degree influenced the Government, though he admitted Mr J. Walker, the proprietor of that journal, had visited him after the decision of the Cabinet had been arrived at. The Parnellites scoffingly refused to accept his denial, and several angry scenes took place.

The debate was adjourned at 3 a.m. after the cloture had been applied several times.

In Committee on the Commission Bill, Mr Sexton moved that five judges should be appointed instead of three, but the amendment was lost.

Messrs Gladstone, Morley, Parnell and other members opposed the nomi nation of Sir J. Day to a seat on the Commission as prejudicial to the wish of members.

Upon Mr Chamberlain rising to speak, Mr T. P. O'Connor exclaimed "Judas," upon which there was a scene. Mr O'Connor afterwards apologised.

Mr Parnell threatened to expose Mr Chamberlain's secret intrigues before the Commission. Mr Chamberlain asserted his colleagues were aware of his negotiations with Mr Parnell, and Mr Gladstone partially confirmed his statement.

The debate was adjourned amid uproar.