New-York tribune., 1868-04-01
EUROPE.
GRRAT BRTTAIN.
rrrE IRISH CHURCH QUEsrIoN-MR. GLADsfJSEs
SPEECH

SPEECH.
=, ATLANTIC 1yIsoRrH TlH TEeUSE
LONDON, March Si.-The debate in the House of
Commons last night on the lush question, was the
most important one which has taken place during
the present session Of Parliament.
Mr., Gladstone, a portion of whose remarks were
telegraphed last night, made a mastery speech in
support Of his resolutions for the abolition Of the
Irish Church Establishment, placing himself on line
with the most advanced member Of the Liberal party
on this question After giving the reasons for past
inactiOn, he showed the necessity for the immediate
consideration Of the subject, and explained the ten
deucy and effect of the resolutions which he had
introduced 20 meet tho emergency. lie dilated on
the great effect for good which a termination of the
ascendancy of the Irish Church a State Establish
mont would have ID removing joal0usics and miti-
eating sectaran bitterness In treating this question,
no said snembeTs Of Parliament would exclude al
party feelings, and act solely for the public good
No one could deny that each of the church orgauza
tiOns in Ireland irrespective of creed aimed TO DO
good bat the Church as an establishment Of the
state, had miscrably failed 10 do the country any
good Now that the penal laws against Catholics no
longer we're in force the number Of PrOtestants IN
Ireland did not exceed One-tith of the pOpu-
lation and it was great injustice TO
compel tho whole country TO support church
for the benefit Of so small minority.
Members OF the House Of Commons were urged To
disregard their fears and prejudccs and when the
Irish people asked for religious equality, grant the
demand placing their religion on the justice Of the
act. lie praised the Roman Catholic clergy for their
fTmRess and loyalty in opposing Feuanism
Ia regard TO the measure Tor the Gisestabhshment
of the Irish Church Mr. Gladstone said ne did not
intend to press the question TO final decision until
the new Parliament should meet but he should urge
that the Government cease to make any appoint
ments TO I'll vacancies in the higher grades Of the
Irish Church, iu order 10 leave the case
clear for further action. Had he not he
loved that the House was ready 20 deal earnestly
with the question he would not have resored to that
weakest Of devices, an abstract resolutions but he
hoped that the introduction of these resolutions
would be followed by active steps for carrying them
into effect neXt year, that perhaps the present
generation might see Tie Qoat reform completed
After sharply cTidJisi0g the proposed resolution of
Lord Stanley 10 postpone the consideration of the
whole subject until the meeting OF the next PaIlia-
ment Slr Gladstone closed his speech with an elo-
oueIt appeal 10 the House Nindcato It's character
and dignity hy its course on the important question
now Go be decided. Mr. Gladstone was loudly
cheered as he took lis seat.
Ina his rcldy, Lord Stanley, who Immediately fol-
lowed Mr. Gladstone. owned that the Government
fally recognized the gravity of the matter under
discussions but he regretted the attempts which had
been made 10 place the question on false basis.
The ministry DID rot seek to slirk the issue
~ tIickcry or management as had been
q arged. they only wanted time to consider the sub
vet before acting upon IT, The resolutions before
tLo House wore vague and general, and the
pian as outlined by the right honorable mem
Der tom Lancaster lMr. Gladstonel not
al once practicable U,sesiablislmcnt OF the IRISH
Chl.gh was ouc thing, and diseud0vment was an
o,ter tie complained that the right honorable
Ineilhcr bel ~. them an ia the dark. The House
81 ould wait u15.l the Commission the Irish
Church has Ilade a report OF thcT invosiga-
tDu. Here was question which had
been postponed for thirty four years. amid the
fgut honorable member wished 10 have u settled IN
a C.v. and asked the House TO commit itself by
pledge Was 10 ri -ht for expiring Parliament to
leave t4 iorary 81 resolutions 10 its successors: 1t
w.s d0uc oily to raise cry which might he used
with eject in tie coming elections. Lord Stanley
then end ..,uI.. to couyc. Mr. Gladstone of iucon-
ssteucy ou ,li- subject 10y quoting from tho record of
lis vote asd speeches. The noble Lord concluded
his speech iy declaring that the Irish people cared
more fol rlc Land Jhan the Church oIes. ion and be-
fa,e taking lis scat De offered the resolution Of
which ls cayc notice ou Friday. VIZ: that the whole
snlicct o. change i'm the Irish Church Establish
merit Dee Del, 30 be- dealt with hy the next Parlia-
mcut
N, William u. Latham. member ION Wakefield,
end MI James Moucried. IueInhcr fm Edntmreh,
sgoo in opposition 20 the resolution OF Lord Stanley.
Nl. Edward ONein. member for Antrim, sup
ported Jre resolution for g0stp0nemcnt. and was
followed JOS Nr. A.rzander Cochraue. member for
EontOD. who also advocated postpOuemcnt. and,
IN the course of hs remarks said that he believed
that I1OtcstautsIl ia danger in consequence Of
% re- attacks which bad been made upon old estab-
Iisued church.
SIR Craubome Member fog stamford opposed both
tic resolutions p Nv Gladstone aAd thai Of Lord
stanley.
NJ. samuel Lang Mouiher for WICK moved to
smcud Mr.. Gladstone resolution. as follows
Res,'ced THAT while the principles of diSestabish-
,at ~ trc rs Church should be settled by the present
House tlc practical details of such measure may be
i,'. 20 tho pew Parliament tue assembling of which the
Ministry shou.d H-c every means to hu.ter."
Nr. Lanc made au able argument u support Of his
ulotion.
The Solicitor Genera. made a brief speech sustain
ingthe motion ui Lord Stanley.
NJ the conciuson of his remarks the debate WAS
adjourned.
FRANCE.
CHANGE II TIE FRENCH LEGATlON AT WASH
INGTON.
F1rs March Gl.-T The Mardii> dc Ba,sano OF The
Fronch Legation at Washington Nil be- succeeded
by COnnt 1mcmc.