New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-09-19

shows that the Irish Liberals are convinced that hey
have nothing to expect for their country from the Tory
party, now in office. if net in powers and il must bs
regarded as fcrcshadowing alliance which il per-
fscted can hardly fail 70 exert powerful influence On
the course Of British politics. Mr. Bnght's pOsi.
ton a. present il wsll-defned ou8 He ,b,s
Just declared himself most anmistatably to bs
in favor of manhood suffrage. His sentiments
with regard TO the aims of the governing class in
England are well known He makes 20. secret Of his
antsgonism TO the policy Which woald exclude from
their fair share in the goyernment Of the conty the
toiing millions, BY. The sweat Of whose brows En-.
gland has been made what shs is today. lie is tho
svowed foe Of class legislation and the recognized
champion OF impartial suffrage and populs, nights.
Not with '',stsd breath" docs be give utsrsace to
his sentiments on public questions, bat esrlesly.
and in the face Of the whole nation, be, ayows biz
cherished convictions His great ability his earnest
ness his power. cause him to be both hated and
feared by the English reactoniss and the fact tina.
he has taken up advanced ground on the question
OF Reform will make him, il possible. unpopular
than ever with the aristocratic class and eli thoss
who believe that English institutions are the psdec-
ton Of excellence. And this Is the man whom tbs
Irish Liberals delight to honor; this is the individual
TO whom, In despair Of obtaining justice for their
country at the hands Of the parties who have hereto
fore controlled the deStinies Of tho British Empire,
they turn their eyes-n the hope, doubtless that hs
will materially aid them in obtaining that which they
have 80 long asked for and sought in vain. Mr.!
Bright himself admits that the invitation 70
the banquet is ga very remarkable one"
So il ia, especially when taken in connection
with recent events; and if anything could give Nc
hope that the claims Of Ireland will at length meet
at the hands Of British statesmen with the consde-
ton to which they entitled, this movement would
certainly encourage to expect the advent Of brighter
days for the green sle" We shall anxiousy await tbs
report OF the proceedings at the banquet shortly TO
take place. and watch with deep interest the new de-
velopments which might be expected TO succeed the
demonstration.
1t is significant sign of the times that the Irish
Liberals should now be looking to the man who
stands foremost in England as the champion Of Re-
publican Amerioa-ths man, who, during the terrible
struggle Of our late civil war. stood forth boldly for
the Union when others, from whom We had reason 10
expect better things gave comfort and encouragement
TO those who seeking the life of the Republic.
This is something for tho rsh-Amercans to ponder
Iresnds hope hes in the triumph of the principles
for which the Radicals both Of England and America
are now contsnding. With the establishment of man.
hood suffrage in England. new era will dawn upca
that unhappy country. Impartial suffrage will 50
far way towards healing her wounds. This should be
sufficient inducement with every sincere Irish patriot
to take his stand manfuly and firmly on the side Of
freedom, in the fullest acceptation Of the term.