Imperial Parliament.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2896, 11 February 1893, Page 3

Imperial Parliament.

Pbu Fress Association, London, February 10. The Ulster Protestants are appeals Ing for funds, stating their conviction that a fresh election may take place at any moment. Mr John Redmond wrote to the Irish Society in the United States expressing the opinion that there was no chance of the Borne B.uie Bill passing in the present House. The Pope has written to Mr Gladstone asking him to restore diplomatic relations, The amendment moved by Mr Redmond, demanding the release of all persons convicted under the Treason Felony Act, was rejected by 397 to 81. Mr Asquith, Home Secretary, referring to the amendment,. said the dynamitards were guilty of most heinous crimes, and they had never received from him different treatment to that meted out to other criminals. (Received February 11, J0.20 a.m.) London, February 10. In movinsr his amendment to the Address-in-Reply, Mr Redmond demanded the release of fourteen priso j nera who were convicted in connection | with dynamite outrages in Ireland, on the ground that they were political offenders whose guilt was doubtful, and even if guilty had been sufficiently punished. Mr Abquitb, Home Secretary, in re* plying stated that the terrible and reckless methods adopted by the dynamiters placed them without the pale of political prisoners, and the Government must at all risks refuse indulgence to such criminals. Mr Balfour, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, highly commended the courage of the Government. (Receivatt February 11, 10.50 a.m.) . London, February 10. The Halifax election resulted in the return of Mr Shaw Lister by a majority of 368 over Mr Arnold (Conservative), and 1589 over the Labour candidate. Mr A. Morley, Postmaster-General, assurred a deputation upon Imperial federation that it would be impossible to establish penny postage without the sanction of the postal union.