New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-21
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.
THE LATEST ASPECTS OF THE CAMPAIGN-THE QUEEN
GOING TO BADEN-MR. REDPAIH REPORTS ON
THE IRISH DISTRESS.

GOING TO BADEN-MR. REDPATH REPORTS on
THE IRISH DISTRESS.
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
LONDON, Saturday, March 20, 1880.
The Kingdom is completely absorbed in the cleo
tons. Parliament expires like a candle with an
evil smell. 1t has been devotlng its last hours to
passing bill forced through by the Ministers
which facilitates corruption, by legazing cab
hiring, thereby enhancing the advantages of rich,
unscruDulous candidates. The Liberals consider
that their position with the country has decidedly
improved during the week. They say that Lord
Beaconsfelds attempt to force them to assume the
defensive has failed The canvass is every
where proceeding with redoubled energy and
the confidence in Liberal triumph is daily increas-
ing 1t is expected that Lord Beaconsfeld will an
nounce some new and startling coup once Paria-
ment has adjourned. Mr.. Gladstones Midlothian
campaign is the central event of the week and en-
crosses the attention of friends and opponents alike
The demonstration at his departure, on Tuesday,
has been followed by others evoked by his progress
northward The present enthusiasm is as remarks
able as that manifested during his Novem-
ber tour. His speeches at London, Grant
ham, York, Newcastle and Berwick have struck
the keynote of the canvass He insists everywhere
on union among all opponents of the Government,
waving all minor differences He urged the New
castle electors TO support Mr. COwen notwithstand-
ing his jingoism. HIS reception at Edinburgh, the
Scotch papers say, surpasses the previous demon
strations. The eagerness of the people TO hear him
houa hoa ol1
for fifty dollars. He speaks thrice daily until We'd
nesday next The Times, sneerng editori-
ally az usual, reports him verbatim by
telegraph. The leading provincial papers also give
full reports minus the sneers. 1t is believed that
the success of his Midlothian campaign is certain.
singular tone of confidence pervades his speeches.
Lord Rosebery says that complete and careful
canvass made before Mr., Gladstone started on his
tour, guarantees his election. The Tory scheme to
make nearly 800 faggot" votes has failed owing
TO the suddenness of the dissolution,
THE rx-PRrMIER's son NOMINATED.
The nomination of Herbert Gladstone for Middle
sex surprises the Tories, who expected
walk-over 1t ia fresh proof of the
growing confidence Of the Liberals and their per-
sonal devotion TO Mr.. Gladstone. The movement
originated with Mr.. Forster and Samuel Morley
The CITY Liberal Club enthusiastically supported
Il. and Mr.. Gladstone telegraphed his assent
meeting of leading Liberals ratified the nomination
and agreed to defray the expenses of the contest
about $4,000 Success is hardly to be expected
ms the last Tory majority was double the Liberal
vote. .. ,o..,
The Queen departs next week for Baden and Will
remain away a month As change OF minis
try wouli be impractcable during her absence, IS
inferred that Lord Beaconsfed intends not TO re-
sicn before Parliament meets in May, whatever may
be the result of the elections, alleging that it Is
doubtful whether the Home Rulers will support
Lord Harrington in moving want of confidence
vote Tie pietext is baseless since 1t IS now GER
tantEat al shades the Oppositon-the Parnelites,
perhaps. cxcepted-wil unite TO expel the Min
,stry. Include with the Irshmcn, Liberal jnCOes
like Mr.. Cowen, whom the Newcastle Liberal As
s,ciation supports because lie has pledged himself
60 vote for such a motion.
THE IRISH AND LIBERALS COMBINING.
Ir:shmen continue to manifest determination TO
make tue success Of the Opposition candidates
everywhere the first consideration, regardless of
Home Rule pledges Mr. PANELS friends will meet
him al Queenstown and endeavOr to induce him to
scouiescc In the present programme. reserving the
,;ght 10 exact conditions from the Liberal leaders
if successful 1t is impossible to conjecture
whether MIR. Parnell will accept these pro-
nosals. The Irish Of moderate opinions
,xnress fears that Mr.. ParneIs head has
been turned by the imposing demonstrations
In America The Irish people are preparing to wei
come him on his arrival. The peasantry IN Mayo
propose to light every hilltop in the county on Sun
aav night. 1t is proposed to illuminate the towns
and have bonfires everywhere The exaggerated
acconpts from America In the London and the Irish
Times stimulate the enthusiasm. Mr.. Parnells
friends say that he intends to issue separate ad-
dress urging the Irish everywhere tooppose Liberal
candidates unpledged to support Home Rule. This
wouId be suicidal folly.
THE STATE OF IRELAND.
Mr. Redpath, the special correspondent OF IHE
TRIBUNE reports that the result of his personal in
vestipaton in Mayo confirms the worst accounts.
Charity alone prevents O famine equal to that of
1s47. The entire population In many localities
have no food, excepting the allowance OF Indian
meal from the relief committees. No work is to be
had. and potatoes intended for seed have every
where been eaten. The funds already collected