THE REGENT ASSASSINATIONS
IRISH POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENP. [BY CABLE.] [beutee’s teleoeams.! LONDON, May 8. The “ Times,” in a leading article to-day on the subject of the assassination of Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke, takes occasion to denounce the Irish policy of the Government in strong terms. In the Honso of Commons to-day the Right Hon. W. B. Gladstone, in moving the adjournment of the House as a mark of respect to the memories of the late Chief Secretary and Under Secretary for Ireland, stated that the question of adopting further coercive measures had been under the consideration of the Government since the assassination of Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke, and that the Government had decided that it was necessary to re-cast their Irish policy. The Premier announced that he would on Thursday next, the 11th instant, ask leave to introduce a Bill providing measures for the better repression of crime in Ireland. Mr Gladstone farther stated that the question of non-payment of arrears of rent in Ireland would be dealt with at a later date. Sir Stafford North cote, leader of the Opposition, stated that ho would support a Bill having for its object the adoption of strong repressive measures, and Mr Parnell admitted the necessity of further legislation in that direction. The Lord Mayor of London has been requested to summon a public meeting for the purpose of preparing a petition for presentation to the Queen, praying that her Majesty will dissolve Parliament. May 9. It has transpired that Sir Charles Dilke has been offered the Irish Secretaryship. He has, however, declined the appointment, because he would be excluded from the Cabinet.
NEW YORK, May 8.
The British Consul-General at Now York has offered a reward for any information which may lead to the detection of the assassins of the late Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke.
MELBOURNE, May 9,
Both Houses of the Victorian Parliament adjourned to-day as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Chief Secretary and Under Secretary for Ireland.
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Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2523, 10 May 1882, Page 3
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