British Politics.

Manawatu Herald, 23 February 1905, Page 2

British Politics.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

AN ANIMATED DISCUSSION

LONDON, Feb. 2i. in the House of Commons an animated debate took place on Mr Kedmon’s Home Rule amendment to the Address-in Reply. The Nationalists censured the Hon. G. Wyndham, Secretary for Ireland, for throwing Sir Anthony Mac Donnell, Under-Secretary for Ireland, over. Mr Moore charged the Government with coquetting with Home Rule and with being participators in negotiations with conspirators. The Government’s treatment of Mac Donnell was infamous The Irish Unionists were unable to vole confidence in the present Irish administration. He appealed to the Government to get rid of the rotten, sickening oolicy ot conciliation. Mr Wyndham, in a passionate reply, declared that Sir Anthony ( MacDonnel, after distinguished service m India, had been appointed rather at? a colleague than a subordinate. He concluded a vigorous speech by stating there was reflection on the integrity of Mac Donnell’s career, which is unblemished. Asked whether the censure extended to the Viceroy, Mr Wyndham replied that at the moment the censure was nassed Cabinet was not aware the Viceroy participated in Mac Donnell s action.

The debate was adjourned. The Times states it is understood Earl Dudley, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. has resigned, and that Sir Anthnnv Mac Donnell’s early retirement expected. Mr Redmond’s amendment complains that the system of the Government in Ireland is in the nation’s will, giving no voice in the management of its own affairs. It was ineffective, extravagant and productive of the universal discontent and unrest. He declared the Nationalists were necessarily independent of British Government not making Home Rule the cardinal point of its programme.