BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2484, 7 March 1881, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Reuter’s Agency.j Xiand Breezes in the House. Loxuox, March 3. Outrageous scenes again occurred in the House of Commons to night owing to the obstructive tactics of the Irish in embers, several of whom made vehement and excited speeches. Mr Healy, Member for Wexford, who was one of the most violent obstructors was, by tho

Speaker’s order, suspended for the re rounder of the sitting, and had to leave the House. Mr Dillon, Member for Tipperary, made an inflammatory speech on Irish affairs, in which he upheld the cause of the tenants, and justified their actions in shooting landlords who caused their eviction or refused to accept reduc-

tions in rent. Butcbmen First—Uigers Afterwards* The Right Hon W. E. Gladstone has so far recovered from the injury to his head as to be able again to attend the House of Commons, where he was present to-night. He made a statement announcing that negotiations had again been opened between the Gape forces and the Basutos for the termination of hostilities, and that a prolonged armistice has therefore been declared. It is announced that Major-General Edward Newdegafce will accompany Sir Frederick Eoberts to the Transvaal. Colonel Sir Evelyn Wood, who temporarily commands the British troops in Natal, has been appointed a MajorGeneral. Rejuvenating: the Old Savage. It is announced that the Eight Hon. Hugh Childers, Secretary of State for War, will shortly propose in the House of Commons that a considerable increase should bo made in the regular forces of the British army, and that with this object recruits of the age of niuteo«n should be accepted for service with the colors. It is further known that Mr '■ Childers will at the same time propose several reforms in the organisation of the army. A Reign of Terror. In the House of Commons to-day, the Irish Arms Bill was read a second time. The Coercion Act. has been declared to have force in Ireland. Owing to the fear of arrest a considerable exodus of Leaguers and other agitators is taking place. Jingoes Triumphant. March 5. After two day’s debate, the House of Lords has. by a majority of 89, adopted a motion brought in by Earl Lytton in favor of the retention of the British forces in Candahar.