New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-07


the United States Legation Secretary Hay presided
and, on toastng the health of the Emperor of Aus
tria called to mind the dispatch sent by Secretary
Seward to Mr. Motley in 1862, in which tribute was
paid to the dignity, moderation, and justice which
marked the policy of Austria at the beginning of the
Rebellion in America, and, added Mr.. Hay. these
qualities continued to characterize the conduct OF
the Austrian Government throughout the war. Min
lister Jay gave toast to the health of Baron Won
Beust At Stuttgart 200 Americans and their friends
sat down to dinner Mr.. Hermann presided. Toasts
were drunk to tho independence of America, to
President Grant to Congress, and to the Army and
Navy of the United States and to the King of Wur-
temburg. At night a ball was given at which over
thousand guests were present
Banonets were also given in Paris and Berlin on
the Fourth of July. AT the Berlin celebration, the
healths of President Grant and King William OF
Prussia Minister Bancroft and Count Won Bismarck
were toasted, and the speakers compared the Amer-
can anniversary with that Of the battle OF Koengs-
gTatZ
THE TIMES on THE FOURTH OF JULY.
The London Times to-day has editorial article on
the subject Of the anniversary of American hide
pendence. The writer says: 1.-The Americans now
feel that they can speak of themselves and of their
neighbors in a calm and dignifed tone. With the
boastng Of the old time we may expect most of the
old acrmony TO vanish. The American people ought
10 be in friendly spirit after their monster Peace
Festival Such a demonstration in favor of peace
such prodgious condemnation Of strife-ought to
have softening effect CT Ito most strenuous as55Tt5r
of the Alabama claims
DEPRESSION IN THE COTTON TRADE.
There is an unusual depression in the cotton trade
in Lancashire and several firms in the business have
been obliged to suspend.
THE CHURCH BILL-DEBATE on THE QUESTION
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In the House of Lords, last night, the considera-
ton of the Irish Church bill was resumed. Lord
Iiford moved an amendment granting the value of
their manses to the PresbyteTians Earl Granville
opposed the amendment on the ground that 1t would
aggravate the mischief of the decision arrived at by
the House on Friday night. when it rejected the
amendment TO permit the Churches to
retain their ecclesiastical residences without
pavment therefor. Lord Liford withdrew
his amendment. The Archbishop OF Canter-
bury moved an amendment to Clause 20
that private endowments made since 1860, instead of
1900 be retained by the Church. lie pointed out the
large endowments which had been made prior to
1860 and said there was no reason why they should
not be dealt with in the manner as those made
after that date To show such an unjust dlscrmina-
ton he thought was most dangerous; it would shake
the faith of the people in private endowments.
Lord Hatherley opposed the Archbishop's amend
ment on the ground that private endowments made
prior to 1860 were purely mythical. He said the
ulster Grant" an appropriation to Church uses
of public money and land won by the English while
putting down rebellion; in no sense was it private
endowment.
The Bishop of Peterborough supported the amend
ment. urging that neither on the ground of justice
nor legal right ought the Church to be deprived Of
those early endowments
Earl Granville said the difficulty in establishing
the legality of those early endowment rights would
swallow up the whole amount of their value in lit-
CATION and he proposed to grant half million ster-
ling in money instead.
The Marquis of Salisbury objected to the bringing
in at the last moment Of fresh proposals by the Gov
eminent and proposed that the consideration Of
Clause % be postponed.
Lord Cairns suggested the passage Of the Clause,
without date OF amendment, leaving Earl GranYlles
proposition to be considered in the report.
The Archbishop Of Canterbury then moved an
amendment that all glebe lands granted by the
Crown since 1850 be given to the new Church body.
After a long discussion division was had and the
amendment was carried by vote Of 1Oj 30 So.
Clauses 90 81, and 50 were agreed to. Clause SO
was taken mp
The Earl of Limerick moved an amendment pro-
Ydng that the poor rates be deducted from any rent
charge sold in lieu of tthes
The Marquis Of Salisbury remarked that this clause
was an arithmetical puzzle but was evidently |
intended as sop to the Irish land
lords, The Government proposed to act fairly;
but the bill was the most penurious and eXacting
measure ever devised. II the Government had come
boldly forward and avowed the clauses which dis
tincty represented their principles they would have
commended themselves more to al classes Of the
country. The House divided on the Marquis Of
Limerick's amendment, and it was adopted by vote
Of OF to c. Clause %, amended, and Clauses "a,
So, 80. g. and 50 agreed to-
The Earl Of Courtown, believing the feeling Of the
House was against the amendment to cancel the
Regiun DORum and Maynooth College clauses with
drew it, The Regima DoRam clause was agreed TO-
Lord Fitzwalter renewed the amendment to strike
the Maynooth College clause from the bill.
The Earl of Bandon objected to the clause because
it a violation of the principle set forth in the
preamble
Lord Cairns admitted that was good ground for
objection but he would not for the rejection of
the clause because it would result in throwing the
charge of the MaynOoth grant on the Consolidated
Fund
The Duke Of Argyll defended the clause and the
Duke of Rutland opposed it, The House then d-
vided on the question Of claiming the clause as it
stands, with the following result: For the clause
TAG against it, p. Clauses Nos. 40 TO e. inclusive
were agreed to, and the House adjourned
Dean Stanley preached sermon the Fourth Of
July, in which lac made allusion to American indie
Pendence and to the relations of England and the
United States. He strongly deprecated the use of
country.