THE GREAT LIBEL ACTION.
London, August 2. Ibe Irish party will withdraw from the Chamber before the motion to report progress is put. In the House of Commons, Mr Labouchere moved that the erticle in the Times charging the Pornelliles with mendacity, is a breach of privilege. The motion was opposed by Mr Goschen and Mr G'adsione, and after some discussion, was withdrawn. August 8. In the House of Commons, Mr Labouchero’s amendment to the Commission Bill directing that the Commission should first inquire into the authenticity of the letters was rejected by 78. Mr Healey’s amendment that the commission should draw up a separate report respecting each accused was also negatived by 82. In concluding the debate Mr Parnell said lie approached the inquiry with a rankling sense of injustice, but his parly would emerge triumphant. The Bill was agreed to witbont a division, and will be reported on Monday. August 4. Patrick Egan hss offered to bring evidence in support of Mr Parnell’s charges against Mr Chamberlain of secret intriguing with him.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1773, 7 August 1888, Page 1
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174THE GREAT LIBEL ACTION. Temuka Leader, Issue 1773, 7 August 1888, Page 1
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