New-York tribune., 1868-03-31
GREAT BRITAIN.

GREAT BRITAIN.
LAST EVENINGS PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE
OF COMMONS-THE IRISH CHURCH.
LONDON March SO-Mdnight the House OF
Lords, this evening Lord Malmsbury disclaimed any
intention upon the part Of the English Government
to interfere in the affairs of Paraguay.
In the House of Commons petitions in favor OF
and against, the Irish Church establishment were
read.
Mr. Gladstone, after calling for the reading of the
acts of Parliament in relation to the Irish Church,
moved that the House proceed to consider them.
He declared that the time had come when the Irish
Church should 10 exist State establishments
He would give details of the by which this
to be brought about because it was not the duty
ofthe Opposition to arrange them. All proprietary
rights should be respected There should noonger be
a salared clergy paid by the State and connected
with the Church. Mr. Gladstone proceeded to ex-
plain that the Liberal party had not dealth with TINS
question because it had before been presented
to them in a concrete shape, at the present time
Both parties he said were excusable for neglectng
the subject because the public sense had not before
been fully aroused 10 regard to it, He repeled the
charge of apostaey which had been made against
him. Speaking of measures which should be adopted
he recommended that the churches and parsonages
shauld be left to the clergy; those who chose to
maintain them would indemnify tho owners of the
advowsOns.
After further arguments Mr.. Gladstone closed with
an appeal to the House to take some definite action
Lord Stanley replied, opposing too hasty actionin
the matter saying the House should wait until the
Commission on the Irish Church should make their
| report, and concluded by moving his resolution OF
which he gave notice last Friday that the subject be
left over for the consideration of the next Paria-
ment
Mr. Cranborne the member for Stamford, moved
resolution that the principle Of disestabishng the
Irish Church be settled now and the details be left
to tho next Parliament.
The debate was then adjourned
A bill abolishng 1ogging in the army has passed
| the House of Commons.
THE PRINCE OF wALEs's VISIT TO IRELAND
HIS SPEECH AT THE ST. PAfRICKs DAY
| DINNER.
The Benevolent Society of st. Patrick held
ia anniversary dinner in London on tho nth OF March
The Prince Of Wales presided In proposing the health OF
the Lieutenant OF Ireland the Prince said: The Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland has had difficult and responsbe
post to h for time past. Hear. hear But ieel
fulfilled the difficult task reposed on him In manner
highly creditable himself and beneficial TO the country
| AZ large. No doubt the noble marquis has had many
difficulties 70 contend against but feel convinced that
he has done his utmost to fuh TO the Oh al
the high duties of his office tCheers lgye YOU gen,
tlemen. "The health Of the Lordeutenant OF Ireland
| Loud cheers
Lord Mayo on rising respond for the Lord Lieutenant
| OF ireland, THANKED Hts Royal Highness personally
The toast and the company collectively for the enhusi
astic manner which they had responded lie hoped
was fortunate enough 20 hold responsble position In
tho Irish Government he should on the present occasion
refer 10 dae upon tho extensive discussion when,
during past week had taken place in another place
with Sa @ 70 sSoar S ea' dsfece OF opinion
pressed the Irish question there remained one st @
fying thDgnamey, that throughout the ueDaIe theTe
|
ardent aud intense desire to do that which would
S SfTSS Of ireland tho dnSs %SsT c DID not that he
noticed such display Of interest IN irsh aaTs as
al tho present m0mon and he believed that t only re
qured discussion aud due consideration W ehaDie the
Parliament o. h. county, 70 oesons SSGE 20 bch no%
| adtated the public mind. Hear hear; lie TOOK
intense satisfacton with which the ycerov OF Ireland
had heard OF the Prince OF waless inter ton Of paying
tho approaching visit OF his Royal Highuess would he
productive OF much good Co Ireland -hear hearl
saying that HIS Royal Hghness would receive In Ireland
reception that would show how deeply seated was the
feeling OF affection and loyalty OF the people 10 the
Ir0TS ILL., Toyal al HShneSs oTthccmng Visit would be such
"a 10 induce bm 10 come often 10 Ireland loud cheers
Lord Kimberley proposed Tho health OF the Prince Of
Wales" aud thanked his Royal Hghness. on behalf Of
the Institution for having presided that evening; Prom
practical knowledge ne knew that the Prince OF wales
| took deep interest In Irish afiirs and was most
anxious tho welfare OF that country Great cheer
The Prince Of wales-T feel much pleased at the
kind manner in which my noble friend tLord Kimberley
| has proposed health ana also tnuch krhiheu
for the cordial In which the company nave re-
sponded the toast. Cheers hope need not assure
you that derive great pleasure from being here TINS
evening My noble friend has referred TO my ntended
visit 70 ireland Great oheering look forward with
Measure 10 the visit because have all previous
occasions received q vast amount OF kindness Cheers
am glad to hear that my visit will afford the people
OF Ireland sone satisfaction aud that longer visit OF
would give greater satisfaction. Loud cheering. We
have had during the past year much that Is no douoe
Tieyous TO the true and loyal portion OF the people
but think II has been satisfactorily shown that the ds
affection which has appeared has not been engafted on
the irish people by the people Themselves Hear heer
Notwithstanding the Unsatisfactory state OF nnalrs
which has existed In Ireland, still am convinced that
the country and loyal 70 the core. 'Hear hear
and cheers again beg 10 thank you, my lords lades
and gentlemen for the reception you have accorded
| % me. Renewed cheers