IRISH AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1575, 30 April 1887, Page 1

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Ottawa, April. 27. In the Canadian Qoosejof Caipmons last night, a resolution condemning coercion in Ireland was paiaed by a majority of 88 votes. Lohdok, April 26. Three thousand fire hundred; Jfonconformist minister# hare jointly pro: tested against coercion in Ireland! The Re?. Mr Spurgeon ha# written gto the London Press urging minister# of the Gospel not to mix in politic#. The Eev. Joseph Parker, minister of the City Temple Congregational Cburch, replied to Mr Spurgeon, disagreeing with hja pepHm«Btif Lord Salisbury, replying, to an address of congratulation from tire working men, said that all working men would be Conservatives if the Nonconformist minister# would leave them alone. April 27. Jn the House of Common# last night, previous to going into Committee, the Crimes Bill was read. It was moved that the House should not proceed with the measure until the Irish Land Bill had passed the Lords and been presented to the flousfl of Commons,

Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated that Government were unable to accept the amendment. The debate stands adjourned till to-morrow, when a division is expected to be taken. April 28. The members of the Canadian Opposition voted against Sir John Macdonald’s resolution objecting to coercion in Ireland, They warmly deprecated meddling in Irish affairs. Lord Rosebery, speaking at Glasgow, said the patience of the Liberal parly with the dissentients was almost exhausted, and be fears there will lie a permanent split.