Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1886 — THE PREMIER DEFEATED. [ARTICLE]

THE PREMIER DEFEATED.

The Home-Rule Bill Fails to Pass a Second Reading—The Victory of the Opposition Won by a Vote of 341 to 311. [London cablegram.! The Government was defeated by a majority of thirty on the second reading of the home-rule bill. The vote on the bill was 311 for the measure and 341 against it. Mr. Gladstone moved an adjournment until Thursday and the motion was adopted. Mr. Gladstone entered the House of Commons at 4:55 o’clock this afternoon (7th) and proceeded straight to his seat. When his presence was noted he was greeted with tremendous cheering. The Premier wore a white rose in his lapel. The House of Commons was crowded to its utmost capacity at the hour of opening the session. The Opposition loudly cheered John Bright and Lord Harrington as they entered and took their places. The Parnellites were all in good voice, and they gave Mr. Gladstone an enthusiastic welcome. The excitement during division had no parallel in the history of the House of Commons. Lord Randolph Churchill first discovered the Government was defeated, and by waving his hat and indulging in other joyful demonstrations aro-used the enthusiasm of members of the Opposition, who, rising, waved their hats and cheered again and again. When the figures were announced the noise was deafening. Parnellites challenged the vote. O’Connor called for cheers for the Grand Old Man, which were "given with gusto by the Government supporters. Sir William Harcourt and his companions rose and bowed to Gladstone, who was somewhat embarrassed. The Parnellites called for groans for Chamberlain, which were given with shouts, of “Traitor!” and “Judas Is-ciu-jot!” Chamberlain merely laughed. When order was restored’ Gladstone rose, white and trembling, and moved to adjourn until Thursday. Healey and O’Connor again challenged the vote, saying they would not offer any opposition, but wished to express their repugnance of the conduct of many members of Gladstone’s party. During the hubbub Gladstone, wearing a haggard look, left the House cheered by his opponents.