There was a delighted howl from the young Tory bloods who had been obstructing so shamelessly throughout the evening.

Mr.Chamberlain's example was followed by Mr.Balfour, by Sir John Gorst--in short, the whole Tory and Unionist pack were in full cry after the Chairman.

The inner meaning of all this, was the desire to discredit the new Chairman, and intimidate him, lest he should show a bold front against the shameless obstruction on which the Tories had resolved.

Mr.Sexton put this point neatly.

In view, he said, of the combined attempt and evident combination to intimidate and embarrass the Chair--but he could go no further: for at once there was a fierce hurricane of howls, "Withdraw! Withdraw!" and "Shame! Shame!" from the Tories and renegades, which drowned every voice.