Obstructiveness of Irish Members.
Outrageous scenes again occurred in the House of Commons to-night, owing to the obstructive tactics of the Irish members, several of whom made vehement and excited speeches. Healey, member for Wexford, who was one of the most violent obstructors, was, by the Speaker's order, suspended for remainder of the sitting, and had to leave the House. Dillon, member for Tipperary, made an inflammatory speech, on,lrish affairs, in which he upheld the cause of the tenants, and justified their action in shooting landlords who caused their eviction or ref'uved to accept reductions in rents.
The Premier. The Hi R bt Hon. W. E. Gladstone had .so tar recovered from injury to his head as to be able again to attend at the Mouse of Commons, whore he was present tonight. The Army. It is announced that the Right Hon. Hugh Childers, Secretary of State and War, will shortly propose in the House of Commons that a considerable increase should be made in the regular forces of the British army army, aud that with this object recruits of the age of nineteen should be accepted for service with the colours. It is further known that Childers will, at the same time, propose several reforms in the organisatiou of the army.
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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3802, 5 March 1881, Page 2
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212Obstructiveness of Irish Members. Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3802, 5 March 1881, Page 2
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