The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-31
The English Reform Bill.

From the London Times, March 1871
The motion of Lord John Russell has lost of ts
ectionabe qualities it remains STILL BEFORE very bad
precedent nverng the primary course of business and
forcing decision on part instead of the whole of the
question. 1t still leaves it doubtful whether those who
support in favor of against the second reading
and tends to present an appea Of unanmy which
has in very little Of substance and reality the pos
sby OF resisting this mannuvre depends the possj-
oilny Of regarding the government and their mea-
sure as things really existing capable of
good end. That faith is visibly declining, and
unless the downward Of things can be
suocenly arrested the time will speedily when
tters viii be pronounced unequal to the task even con-
Quoting through Parliament like the India bill OF
last year. founded on the solid basis of resolutions pre-
vously agreed TO- We still think that the better course
for all parties would have been the coming reform
on the ministerial MEASURE but cannot conceal from
ourselves that this encompassed by daily pcreas
ing difficulties that the partial and oenrenuons con-
cessons that have been made place the formidable
obstacles In the way of its adoption.
Mr. Roebucks proceedings last night quixo,c his de-
mand pragmatca and says that It received amid the
chuckpg cheers Of reformers and the reproachu s
lence OF all sincere liberals.
The london Times accounts for the failure by stating that
last year, when Lord j. Russell established tho Indan
precedent be wished to keep the government whereas
Low ho desires 10 get them out
The Lopoon Star says the course Mr. Roebuck COM
mends ought to be equally secuted by the government
ana the people.
DrsoRG ASIzATIoN OF THE CABINET.
The London Times says the secession Of several MEM
bers has left those who remain the legacy OF mutual
confidence or internal peace. The bonds of party dsc
pine are relaxed The animostcs that always wait on
losing cause are nfamed and confidence Is felt that
when so many have gone the will have resolution 70
stand their ground
The London Morning Star says is no secret that Lord
y Mspnes was stung by the response Of the Hoose 70
bis sppeal on the church rate question into a
senaton. still more notorious and significant s the fact
that ameetng Of upwards OF forty conservative men,
bers was beo the other day in a committee
House. and Mr. John Palmer of the oldest and most
country gentlemen, depued to request Lord
Reform
The London Daily Meas says Lord Derby, when asked
why he could not throw the Reform bill over
.s rps 70 sc Without ns 9s
but how could be be expected 10 ride without q
borseS In other words lord Derby fun well understands
that the moment be admits bis inability grappe with
reform he virtually surreDders HE position.
Tie LONDON Star reports authentic anecdote that
Lord Derby induced Lord Manners 10 resign BY saving
,hst faDy more went they would ali go together
Reports OF reform meetings continue occupy couside-
abe space the papers AT Leeds last night there was
an important demonstration in favor or reform but
against the government bill The split the liberal party
having been healed at the last moment great unanmty
prevailed.
The London Herald remarks on the liberal tactics.
hat what was intended fer grand assault has degene
rated into squabble, and will probably terminate in
omehing worse than defeat, viz utter and hopeless dis
organization.
The Itaxian Exiles.
The Nenpoisan exes continued 70 evoke good deal q
sympathy, and liberal subscriptions were being made 10
the fund formed for benefit The bulk OF the exea
were abou. TO leave Cork Tor Bristol One Of their num-
met with perfcc, ovation The horses taken from
bis carriage be drawn through the streets by tho
popuacc amidst great cheering. subsequent doubt
raised as TO whether individual SO hopored was really
one OF the exiles.
powerful committee, including such men Lords
pamorsion, Shaftssbury, John RUSSELL Lyndhurst and
others bad been formed the purpose OF raising funda
IN aid OF the Ncapoltan exes.
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