Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1893 — ALL ABOUT “HEROD.” [ARTICLE]

ALL ABOUT “HEROD.”

4 Fraa-Fer-All Fight la tbs British Omn of Common*. In the British Boose of Commot, rhnrsd&y sight, Joseph Chamberlain, smarting under a castigation from Gladitene,T > “The prime minister calls ‘black’ and bis adherent* say it is good. The prime minister calls white* and they say it is better. (Unionist laughter). It is always tbe voice of God. Never, since the time of Herod has there been each —” Mr. Chamberlain got no farther. Such a roar of indignation ensued as had not been heard in Parliament for years. T. P. O’Connor shouted “Judas.” The rest of the Irish members ; took up the cry and “Judas** rang out- la a mighty chorns. A riotous scene-ensued. Fierce denunciation and invective filled the air. Tim Healey’s high hat was smashed. Mr. Hamburg was knocked over a bench. A free fight ensued. Blows were struck right and ieft.The hall was filled with a straggling, cursing mass of members, clawing andv upsetting each other. Eventually, as result of the earnest pleading of Mr, |Sladsttrae, Edward Majoribanks, a liberal, succeeded in restoring order. The Speaker being sent for took the chair and smSreyed the scene, in which black eyes and disheveled countenances were conspicuous. After much debate and explanation .-Mr. O’Connor apologized to tho Speaker And House for his language, that seemed to have precipitated the conflict The regular order was then proceeded with. The report stage for the Home Bale Mlwas fixed sot August 7.