January 15, 1913, London – In a shocking turn of events, the House of Commons descended into chaos as former leader of the opposition, Arthur Balfour, delivered a scathing speech against the home rule bill. The packed chamber was electric as Balfour’s words sparked a firestorm of debate, with Prime Minister Herbert H. Asquith and other prominent parliamentarians weighing in on the contentious issue.
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- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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