The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-10-02

London, Oct. 1.-The Daily News, in
leading editorial, says the cabinet council yes
terday had before it the request of the porte
that further action be taken by the powers
before Sunday. The interval of grace will
probably be granted. There is not the slight.
est intention on the part of the British gov
ernment to swerve from their declared policy
but the other powers must be consulted re-
gardipg the course TO bo taken if
tho porte's decision should prove to bo
unsatisfactory. Much depends upon the
attitude Of Austria, which will control that
of Germany. Should these go with the
other powers Italy would probably co.
operate. France would ut least not hamper
their action, and Russia would be unable TO
develop any adverse policy of her own, but
evon if the great powers do
not agree, we do mol believe I'M
British government will hold harssh
relieved rom the necessity Of action. w
Furlhor action in regard to Irish affairs, the
Daily News says, depends on the reports on
the condition oflroland made by Mr.. Forster,
but we believe no decision has beop taken by
the cabinet. Mr.. Forster does not believe
that the present grave and anxious condition
of Ireland would bo betlered by
the re-enactment Of peace preservation meas.
ures. The government viii not be frightened
or diiied into any consideration and head.
long measure. IfMr. Parnel really breaks
the law will be prosecuted, but the
government will make no wild plunges as
their predecessors did. They have no
passion for state produetion, and are not
likely to commit any blunder in that way.
The Candahar question probably did not
come under the cabinets consideration yes.
terday; the government decided a month ago
that Candahar should not be claimed. No
change has taken place in the views of tho
ministers on this subject, though some delay
has occurred in putting them into action.
Their views remain unaltered and will be
carried out unless some unexpected events
create IN entirely new situation.
The Havana steamer Alexandria, which
arrived here on the Doth ut. from Vera Cruz,
brings advi es from the city of Mexico up TO
the Dist ult Congress opened September l6,
when the question came up on the first of
the double credentials given by several of the
states, The matter was at once referred 10
the proper district ju ge. This wise course
induced all holders of legal credentials to
retire, thereby preventing serious conflicts
which mad threatened. The Monitor Repub-
licano says that the Gonzaosites have
supremacy in congress, and complains that
every succeeding congress has a stronger,
moro submissive and more numerous minis
try party. President Diaz. in his opening
speech, expressed great satisfaction with the
V,litto.l and ,,,A.u1 aIv %
public He says negot atlons for tho re.estab-
lishment of diplomatic relations with France
had resulted satisfactorily. lie did not
| especially mention the United States. In ref
erepce to the subject of commerce he said
that the renewal Of the contract with tho
Alexandra steamers was mutual benefit TO
the government AMI the public; also that a
new basis WAS forming for a new arrange
ment with the Morgan line steamers between
Vera Cruz and Morgan City, touching at
Galveston. The president expressed hope
that the present congress would find solu
tion for the financial difficulties of the gov
ernment and place the national credit on a
sound basis. The message gives satisfaction.
El Ferro, the organ Of the legal fraternity,
advises some legislation TO strengthen the
concession 10 the inter-oceanic and interna-
tional canal companies. Already some of
the landed proprietors are protesting in legal
form against the use of their lands.
The governor of Chihuahus hiss offered
$500 for the scalp of Victorio
| A proclamation has been issued in Ireland
Offering e. 900 reward for the apprehension
Of the murderers of Lord M1untmorris.
Sweeny and Cannon were examined to-day,
and we're remanded for week ut the request
Of the police.