After questions, a great deal of heat was introduced into
the proceedings by Mr. Barton moving the adjournment of the House to call attention to the release of a dynamiter named Foley, who was convicted in connection with the use of explosives at Tipperary. Foley, who was prominent in the work of boycotting, was arrested, and on his way to the police- station, he threw down a piece of iron tubing filled with gun- powder. Foley, argued Mr. Barton, had been released from political motives. Mr. Morley stoutly denied this charge, and declared that he had only acted in accordance with the proper duty of the Executive. Mr. Asquith defended Mr. Morley's action, and repeated the declaration that the proper course was for the Opposition to move a vote of censure. On the House dividing, 222 voted for the adjournment of the debate, and 262 against. After the announcement of the numbers, Mr. Balfour gave notice of a vote of censure, which on Friday was fixed for Monday.
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