THE HOME RULE BILL.

Kumara Times, Issue 2995, 9 June 1886, Page 2

THE HOME RULE BILL.

CHAMBERLAIN, AND LABOTJCHERE'S APPEAL. CONCLUSION OF THE DEBATE. SPEECH OF PARNELL. APPEAL OF GLADSTONE. REJECTION OF THE BILL. GREAT EXCITEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. (Received June 8, 10.30 p.m.) London, June 7. Mr Joseph Chamberlain has rejected finally the appeal of Mr Laboucbere, who, on behalf of Dnmerous Radicals, urged him either to support the second reading of the Home Rule Bill, or abstain from voting when the division takes place. (Received June 9,2 a.m.) June 8. In tho House of Commons last night (he debate on the Irish proposals of the Government was continued. Mr Parnell spoke, and announced on behalf of the Irish parly that he acquiesced in the principle of making the proposed Irish Parliament subject to the Imperial Parliament. He denied having in any way abused the powers entrusted to him, and stated that the Home Rue Bill would have the effect of speedily putting a stop to outrages in Ireland. He expressed the opinion that the bill would prove a permanent treaty of peace between England and Ireland. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, who spoke next, complained that the bill destroyed the union without satisfying the national sentiment. Mr Gladstone appealed to the House to vote the principle of the bill, which, he declared, would make the union closer. Upon the division being taken, the bill was rejected by 341 to 311. Upon the result being known a scene of great excitement ensued. The House adjourned until Thursday next. (Received June 9, 1.30 p.m.) Evening. Ninety-four Liberal members votpd against the Government on Monday night. J