1890-1891
THE PARNELL COMMISSION
The Pigott letter--Action of the Government--Lord Randolph’s
warning--The forgery exposed--Report of the Special Commission--Mr.
Jennings’ amendment--Lord Randolph’s speech--Mr. Chamberlain
replies--Mr. Jennings offended--Wrath of the Conservative
party--Estrangement from Mr. Jennings--Tendency of Lord Randolph
Churchill’s later views--Ministerial discredit--Lord Randolph on the
turf--At home and abroad--Barren years--Loyalty to the Conservative
party--Expedition to Mashonaland--Lion-hunting--Mr. Balfour becomes
Leader of the House of Commons.....405