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May 23, 1916
The Seward Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
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In London's Parliament on May 22, Timothy Healy denounced the execution of Irish revolt leaders as 'cowardly murder,' sparking uproar among members, with some approving and others dissenting, halting business.
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UPROAR ABOUT IRELAND
LONDON, May 22. One of the most exciting scenes in the records of the British parliament occurred this afternoon when Timothy Healy bitterly attacked the government for what he called the cowardly murder of the leaders of the Irish revolt. Healy is one of the most venerable and brilliant members of parliament and a king's counsel of fame. He had always been opposed to anything like unconstitutional methods in Irish politics and supported the empire in the present war enthusiastically. Like others of his kind, however, the execution of the Irish revolters has had the effect of embittering him. During a debate on the executions this afternoon Healy cried: "I am not going to stand here and see our people shot. We are not in Prussia." The extraordinary part of the matter was that some of the English members of the house cried out in approval of his words while others shouted their dissent. For a time a tremendous uproar prevailed and the house was unable to transact its business. The high standing of Healy was the chief reason for the demonstration, many of the members of parliament apparently having a new light thrown on the subject by his condemnation of the executions.
LONDON, May 22. One of the most exciting scenes in the records of the British parliament occurred this afternoon when Timothy Healy bitterly attacked the government for what he called the cowardly murder of the leaders of the Irish revolt. Healy is one of the most venerable and brilliant members of parliament and a king's counsel of fame. He had always been opposed to anything like unconstitutional methods in Irish politics and supported the empire in the present war enthusiastically. Like others of his kind, however, the execution of the Irish revolters has had the effect of embittering him. During a debate on the executions this afternoon Healy cried: "I am not going to stand here and see our people shot. We are not in Prussia." The extraordinary part of the matter was that some of the English members of the house cried out in approval of his words while others shouted their dissent. For a time a tremendous uproar prevailed and the house was unable to transact its business. The high standing of Healy was the chief reason for the demonstration, many of the members of parliament apparently having a new light thrown on the subject by his condemnation of the executions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Irish Revolt
Executions
Parliamentary Uproar
Timothy Healy
British Parliament
What entities or persons were involved?
Timothy Healy
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
May 22
Key Persons
Timothy Healy
Outcome
tremendous uproar prevailed; house unable to transact business.
Event Details
Timothy Healy attacked the government for the execution of Irish revolt leaders during a debate, calling it cowardly murder and stating 'I am not going to stand here and see our people shot. We are not in Prussia.' Some English members approved, others dissented, leading to uproar.