Evening star., 1869-07-10
FOREIGN NEWS BY CABLE.
The Irish Church Bill-The Politic nj Crisi
in France-The Alabama Claims, kc


In the House Of Lords last night, the Irish
Church bill came up for report from the COM
mlttee On motion Of Lord Calrnes, the dates
OF May ], le71," were substituted for "Janu :
airy ], 1872" throughout the bill. The Marquis
OF Canricarde moved that clause 2s, giving
power TO convey additional land 10 the Church b
body, be restored TO its original form. He said
the clause, as now amended, revived Protest.
ant asoencency in the most hateful form, Civ
ing glebe lands TO the Church tody, but refus-
ing them 10 Catholics and Presby te lans. l
was certain the Government and Commons
would never sanction the amended clause. The
Marquis of Salisbury replied, that in moving
the ameLd Ldment he contemplated similar grants
TO Catholics and Presbyterians. according TO
Gladstone had endorsed, but he thought the
retention Of their own gl-bes by the IRISH
ChuTch was not unfair. After further discus
sion, Earl Denhigh announced that the Citno.
lies had decided not 10 accept glebe lands OF
residences. The motion to restore clause p
was lost--50 to 81 The amendment embracing
the proposal OF Earl Granville to pay half a
million sterling in money, instead of handing
over private endowments created before is69,
was agreed 10. The report of the bill was then
received. Earl Cluncarty gave notice that.
when the bill comes up for a third reading, be
will move Its postponement for three months.
In the House of Commons, MIR. GIsdstone,
after acknowledging the courtesy with which
Sir Henry Bulwer had so often postponed his
motion in regard TO the Alabama CLAIMS, said
In again appearing TO put IL of he felt II his
duty TO allege some reasons for his actions, as
II would amount TO definite p ,sponenent OF
Inc question for this year. He assured the
House it was the opinion of the government
that it would best promote the interests iu-
volved IN this great question by abstaining
from a king the House TO discuss II at the pres
ent moment. Sir Henry BuIwer repl ed. He
felt II his duty to accede 10 Mr.. Gladstone's
request but he did so with great reluctance
He thought discussion would do no harm, but
rather strengthen The policy of the government.
He felt con vinced thar If the relations of Great
Britain and the United States were allowed to
continue In their present state, both countries
would have reasons TO repent. The London
Times regards the postponement Of the debate
with satisfaction. Their Introduction at the
present moment would ser We no good purpos
general sense OF WEAKNESS with respect 10
Inc subject on both sides necessItates an inter-
val OF considerable period before IL is re-
sumed. Debate could only be useful If Par
lament disapproved of the conduct Of the
ministry or wished 10 instruct II in regard TO
future negotiations; but there ie no dlssatisfac-
tion. The Star is glad that the discussion has
been postponed. American reseE tmen to wards
England is likely 10 become weaker, and her
d~s're 10 reduce the burden Of the public de bI
stronger.
The Peuple Francais (of Paris) says:-"The
deputies in the Corps Legislatiff, who are now
signing an Interpolation for political reforms
are members OF the Tiers Parti, and friends OF
the Government They do not want the EN-
peror TO renounce his right of initiative. but as
hlm to allow the Chamber to share il. We be-
lieve the Emperor is not disposed to reject their
demand. The situation is not disquieting
While one side is not disposed to make exag-
gerated claims, the other is equally resolved
not 10 make exaggerated resistance. The crisis
will terminate in compromise. which will
satisfy public opinion" The evening journals
announce the resignation OF the ministers. 1t
IL believed Rouner has been commits stoned to
form a new cabinet, which will include four
members OF the Tiers Parti. A manifesto from
the Emperor is looked for.
The press and people of SPAN generally con.
denim the ministry. The Governor of Cita-
Iona has been dismissed for not preventing re-
publican demonstrations in Barcelona. DIS
orders are anticipated, and troops are kept IN
readiness.