CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 3 June 1893, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

London. Mr Gladstone said it was idle to prohibit the Irish Parliament from passing any resolution it pleased, as there was no executive power to restrain it from doing so. Mr Balfour claimed that the admission demolished the Home Rule Bill. Mr Morley, Secretary for Ireland, explained that the lowering of the Union Jack at Londonderry was due to one policeman's mistake. The Ulster Popular Parliament assembles in July. The Irish Unionist, peers and the Ulster M.P/a HaVe been 'offered seats. At the Royal Military Tournament at Islington the colonial military

teams won five first prizes six second prizes, and four third prizes. The British East Africa Company has empowejed a committee to negotiate with the Government for future concessions. They ask for the control of taxation if they remain. In the House of Commons in committee on the Home Rnle Bill, Viscount Wolmer, proposed to prohibit the Irish Legislature from discussing subjects on which it will be forbidden to legislate. Mr Gladstone said he thought it would not be wise to adopt such a course, and even if the motion were carried it would be impossible to enforce it ; at all events they would be unable to withhold the right of pefci tion. It would be impossible for Ireland to accredit envoys to foreign courts. Mr Chamberlain said they could easily be sent in the same way as the confederates did during the American Civil War. He was convinced that the Nationalists would seize the moment of war with France to condemn the action of the Imperial Government. The amendment was rejected by a majority of 21. The Times, referring to the reduced majority, says it proves that the Liberals are recoiling from the results of blind submission to Mr Gladstone. Major-General Goldsworthy urged that a member of the Royal Family should be substituted for the LordLieutenant. The suggestion was greeted with cheers. Mr Gladstone agreed it would be desirable, and would have immense moral influence, even in a Democratic age He said it was impossible to abolish the Viceroy of Ireland altogether. In the event of autonomy causing differences of a party character to cease, they might appoint a member of the Royal Family. The amendment was rejected by 46. British Catholics, headed by the Duke of Norfolk and Earl of Denbigh, have issued a manifesto stating that the Irish priests cannot cope with the revolutionary character of Home Rule, and there is sure to be ultimately a conflict with the Church.