New-York tribune., 1880-04-11


LONDON, Saturday. April 10. 1880.
Louis Blanc condenses the result of the election
into phrase declaring that the Liberal victory is
triumph of political morality. The English Tories.
eliminating their country, circulate the Wild
est actions in explanation of their defeat. even al
leging that constituencies have been bought with
Russian gold. Utter confusion reigns in
the Tory camp. Eminent men, heretofore
reckoned sane. are pronOuncinG the country
ruined its prestige gone, its influence in European
councils sacrificed. and that revolution is impend-
ing at home. The truth is, this success restores
to power leaders who are intensely jealous OF the
honor aud glory of England, and are pledged to
maintain not her ascendancy but her just in
fuence abroad. while the majority of the new
House. though overwhelmingly Liberal. it is CON-
puted will contain preponderance Of moderate
men. The party whips reckon that majority OF
the Liberals will sit above, not below, the gang
TIE EXTENT OF THE VICTORY.
The net Liberal gains. excluding Home Rulers,
exceed hundred seats The clear Liberal major
ity, over Tories and Home Rulers combined is about
forty, Not since 1885 have the Tories been 80
weak numerically and so discredited morally,
THE IRISH ELECTIONS
Mr. Parnelps attempt at Irish dictatorship COL
lapses, notwithstanding his personal triumph at
Cork. The successful attacks made by q
few opponents elsewhere present results
which torebode decrease In the whole
number of Home Rulers. 1t is doubtful
whether Mr.. Parnells personal followers will ex-
ceed dozen. Meanwhile Mr. Parnell is doing uu-
willing service to the Liberals in opposing Liberals
and moderate Homo Rulers alike, making clear the
complete separation between the Liberals and him
self Rumors Of Tory-Parnell alliance are already
afoat.
THE TORIES TRYING TO EXPLAIN.
The Tory journals devote themselves to inventing
ingenious theories to account for the defeat. De-
preston in trade, bad harvess, democratic caprice,
Liberal Misrepresentation and many other fictitious
causes are assigned. The real is the profound
dissatisfaction of the people with Lord Beacons-
fields policy and method of government. Lord
Beaconsfeld himself appealed to the country
to support the principle of English ascend
ancy in Europe and ASIA Other causes con-
tributed in minor degree, but this was the main
element in the controversy, while WEAKNESS Of
sham imperialism was the chief factor.
THE FARMERS JOIN IN TIE UPRISING.
Lord BeacQns6eld's overthrow, whish was CON-
pleted by the English boroughs and the subsequent
Liberal county victories, turned frequently on the
farmers intense dissatisfaction at the predomi-
nance of landlordism fn the Tory councils, and the
cool reputation of many promised measures to re-
lieve the farmers of intolerable burdens The ballot
enabled the farmers now for the first time con-
WINGED that secresy was insured to vote according
to their interests and convictions, safely defying
the landlord pressure. But typical triumphs like
those Of Mr. Gladstone in Midlothian and Lord
Harrington in Lancashire, and the extraordinary
gains in nearly all the great Northern shres. prove
that the counties like the boroughs were mainly
influenced by national considerations. and resolved
to expel Beaconsfeld and redeem the country.
THE QUEEN ANGRY WITH BEAcoNsFrELp.
The politicians aud newspapers are busily discuss
ing the Premiership. and urging Lord Beaconsfeld
toresiRn immediately upon the Queens return, in
order to allow the administration to meet Par
Hament in time to complete the business of the ses-
sion. The Queens continued absence occasions
sharp comments. Baden letter describes the
Queen as exasperated against Lord Beaconsfeld. al
leging that he deceived her respecting the real feel
ing of the country and alenated the most loyal por-
ton of her dominions. The election will be sub
stantially terminated on Monday after which there
is no reason why Lord Beaconsfeld should hold Of
fee day longer.
GLADSTONE THE POPULAR CHOICE.
Demonstrations in favor of Mr.. Gladstone as
Premier are daily increasing. Both sides agree
that this is hs victory. The country followed his
lead and insists on the right to demand that he
shall reiinquish personal reluctance and resume
the leadership. Every leading paper. Liberal and
Tory. concurs in the necessity Of the Premiership
being offered to Mr.. Gladstone, leaving with him
the responsibility Of refusal. II Is certain that Mr.
Gladstone will decline subordinate Office He has
written to several friends. scouting the notion
Of his acceptance of the Chancellorship of the
Exehequer, or any other portfolio under Earl
Granville, but declares himself ready to give loyal
support to the Liberal leader as an independent
member This is generally felt to be an impossible
situation. 1t is expected that there viii De confer
ence ofthe Liberal leaders next Itissti sup
pcssd that tho Queen will summon Earl Granville
irst. Many Liberals wonld prefer Lord Harting-
ton, whose speeches and management during the
election have vastly sugmented bis reputation. and
le is now rcckoned superior to Earl Granville in