Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-01
Home Rule for Ireland.

LONDON, July In the House Of Com
mons last evening DR.. Butt moved his resolve
in favor Of home rule for Ireland. He main
tanned that home rule involved no disturbance
OF the principles of the Constitution. Parlla.
mcnt, in which Ireland would still be repre-
sented would have power to tax the resources
of Ireland as we'll as OF Great Britain. Since
the uhiou Ireland had always been unprospcr-
Gus aud dissatisfied. He acknowledged efforts
had been made to redress her grievances, but
these had failed, and always would fall be-
cause real liberty was denied. He appealed to
the House to adopt his resolve as the ouly real
remedy. BY restoring it constitutional rights,
couent, and prosperity would be established
throughout the country.
The Attorney General for Ireland gave de-
cided and emphatic negative to all the propo-
stions which DR.. Butt had advanced. The
present proposal was infinitely more dangerous
to the peace and prosperity OF the country than
the demaud for the repeal of the union. col.
lison OF the Imperial and Irish Parlaments
would be inevitable, particularly on questions
concerning commerce and huauce. The pro-
posed action would endanger the whole CON-
mercia and social fabric, aud the political con-
stitu,iop Of both countries. 1t would be dau-
gcrouS for England, but practically ruinouS for
subject as mlschievous aud futile.
Eiscount Crchton, member for lnni>killen,
said the people of Ulster were unanimous In
the opinion that home rule was equivalent to
civil war, aud would inevitably result IN the
suhiugation Of Ireland By some foreign power
hostile to England.
The Marquis Of Harrington said the great
bulk OF Irishmen do not desire home luc. The
question must be regarded from an imperial
standpoint but the House having charge OF
the imperial interest must reject the motion
whatever might be the effect upon the internal
affairs of Ireland.
No consideration would ever Induce the Lib
erals to purchase Irish support by sacrificing
the slightest interest Of the Empire. lie felt
that any coqucttlng with the question would
Immediately result in complete disorgauiza
ton of the Liberal party, and urged that the
cordial co operation Of Ireland with England,
instead of useless agitation of the question,
was adjourned until Thursday.
Closing Exercises Of the University.
Especial to the Alexandria Gaz.tte
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, June 3O.-The
Board of Visitors of the University met yes
terday but transacted but little important bust
ness.
The report Of the faculty states that the
students have behaved remarkably well during
the past year The finances are n 6ue con.
dition, there being about $1,000 surplus on
hand The plumber of students were larger
during the past year than the previous one.
Last night the iuai celebration of the Wash
ingtou Society took place and was addressed BY
Mr.. Salisbury, Of Ga. Mr.. Raymond, of New
Orleans, was the President for the occasion,
aud Mr. John Brookes, of Alexandria, was the
Medalist
Tonight the celebration Of the Jefferson So
ciety took place. Senator Ransom delivered
the address and j. E. Howell, of Mo-, received
the Medal Mr.. +. Reese, of Baltimore, was
the final President.
Tomorrow there will be meeting of the
alumni. AT night the two Societies have
joint celebration, aud Father Ryan was to
nave delivered the address but was unavoidably
detained.
Thursday an address by Judge Kennard, Of
La, before the alumni. after which, instead of
the Alumni Dinner, there will be a lunch.
An AleXandrian will receive one of two of
the highest degrees and is to be made Mas
ter OF Arts.
The reports of the results of the examina
ton are most of them out, and while the stu
dents have done we'll, the number pitched"
is larger even than usual In Moral Philoso-
ply only thirteen out of forty applicants have
succeeded in graduating.
The music is from the Band of the Fifth
Maryland Regiment. OCCASIONAL.