THE IRISH QUESTION.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 34, 30 August 1887, Page 2

THE IRISH QUESTION.

MR GLADSTONE’S MOTION. London, August 27. A debate is proceeding upon Mr Gladstone's motion " That the House should disallow the proclamation against the Irish National League as the necessity for the same was not proved.” The discussion is of the most animated nature, and is expected to last several days. From [the expression of opinion by the provincial Press .it is evident that a strong spirit of opposition has been evoked by the Government proposals. It is reported that a number of the Union-ist-Liberals will shortly go over to the Gladstonians as they object to Lord Salisbury’s extreme measures. MASS MEETING IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE. London, August 28. A gigantic meeting was held in Trafalgar Squarson Saturday to protest against the proclaiming of the National League. Several thousands of working men assembled, and delegates from Liberal Associations all over Great Britain were present. The speakers included several members of Parliament, and the utmost indignation was expressed at the conduct of the Tory majority. A resolution was passed asserting that the proclamation of the League was a breach of the privileges of the British subject. Very strong opinions are expressed that the majority of the country is against the action of the Ministry, and the Gladstonian tanks are being swelled by seoeders from the Liberal-Unionists. Telegrams from all over the three kingdoms were read at the meeting amid deafening cheers, expressive of sympathy with the objects of the meeting. LATER. THE G.O.M’S MOTION DEFEATED, THE GLADSTONIANS HE-INFOROED. Mr Gladstone’s motion re the National League was defeated on a division by 273 against 184, A large number of the Liberal-Unionists voted against the Government, and it Is admitted on al! sides that the Ministry is losing many of its adherents.