New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-09-05
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.
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ministIation.
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON
qUr LAST DAYS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SESSION.
BY GABLE To THE rRIBUNEl
IoNDoN. Saturday. Sept. A. 1880
Scenes from the Long Parliament being en-
acted at Westminster. After slumbcring 100 years,
oformidable weapon is being waved over the heads
Of the Peers The Lords rejection of the Irish Reg
israion Bill has raised constitutional storm. Mr.
Pamel proposed to tack the principal clause of
the rejected measure to the Appropr ation bill,
which the Lords cannot modify aud must pass; hut
although the Government condemns the conduct of
the Lords it was opposed to Mr. ParuePs proposal.
Nh Forster, the Secretary for Ireland, declared in
the House of Commons that the Peers owed their
power TO the accident of birth. and that certain
circumstances may render it necessary to alter the
constitution of the Upper House. Lord Redcsdale,
the parrowcst stupidest Tory there, leads his party
in the House OF Lords in the absence of the eXMn
isters. There Is always majority of the Peers
ready to annoy the Liberal Government Lord
Redesdales conduct is universally condemned the
Conservatives are particularly veXcd with him for
House by placing them In the wrong
over an Insignificant bill. Lord Redesdale has
withdrawn his spiteful motion finding fault with
the Government for withdrawing a small bill
passed by the House of Lords, and censuring the
Home Rulers in the House of Commons. the mo-
ton is regarded as proof of the old mans dotage
The Radicals and the Irish party gratihed at the
mi. ,r,u
ing IL supplies excellent food for agitation against
the hereditary chamber. 1t is thought, however,
that Mr. Forster went too far for q Cabinet Minis
ter and that Sir William HarcOurt erred in describ-
inc Lord Redesdale's action as miserable expedi-
ent to save a few Tory seats in Ireland The Lords.
frightened at the storm. have succumbed on other
bills and submitted quietly to the House of Com
mons in rejecting their amendments on the Buria!s
and Game bills. The conduct of the Peers is alto
gether considered foolish and shabby, and is due to
Lord BeaconsielPs absence. The Government Is
on excellent terms with the Irish party 1t IS felt
that n fair amount of work has been done this ses
sion.
DIsORDERLY sCE&E.
There was a discredtabe scene in the House of
for the County of Louth. came in drunk and delv-
cred a wild speech, in which he insulted the chair
man of the committee and denounced members gen.
orally as nides, Scotch Presbyterians, contempti-
bic nonconiormists and despicable sh0pkeepers. lie
was named by the chairman, and expelled by the
Speaker for the remainder of the sitting. Callan Is
the parah of the Irish party. His colleagues left
the House in body at the beginning OF
his speech. During the elections he accused
Alexander VI. Sullivan. NJ. p, of conniving with
the Tories aud Mr. Sullivan refused to sit with him
a, one of the members for LOutb. CaDan awaits
trial for libelhng Mr.. Sullivan. O'Connor Power
apo!osized on behalf of the Irish party for Callans
conduct.
THE AFGHAN SCARE ABATED.
General Roberts's splendid victory has quietcd the
public Anxiety and relieved the nervousness caused
by his rashness. 1t was even doubted that
he could crush Ayoob eflectaally without the
aid of General Phayre. Bat the enemy
Was really dispersed with little loss, ana
the British guns were recaptured 1t appears that
Lieutenant MacLauc, who was prisoner in the
Afghan camp, vas murdered before the flight oil
Ayoob's party 1t is believed that Ayoob is extli-
guished, but the Government is not rid OF the diff
cuhes attending the settlement OF Aighanistan A
large party urge the Government to retain Canda-
har but it is even unwilling to favor the erection Of
Candalar into protected State. There is suspicion
that England will come to terms with Russia on all
qlestiOns.
ASPECTS OF THE OTTOMAN QUESTION.
Turkey is still prevaricaing regarding the Greek
hontier Tic international feet is assembling at
Ragusa under the English Admiral to settle the
Eontcnegrin difficulty England and Russia lead III |
eoercng the Turks Italy follows. Franco holds
back Austria and Germany show no sympathy.
Anglo Russian diplomacy alone maintains the con- |
cert.
IRELAND AND 1HE HARVEST
Ireland is generally quieier. In consequence OF the |
abundant harvest. The August rainfall in England
under an inch. against eight and five inches re- |
'bectively the two preceding years Splendid Gun
'hne has advanced the crops of the three Kingdoms
and this, 1t 10 hoped, will end the agricultural |
distress The Irish outraees for the week |
Are few. and Of diverse origin. Stones were |
thrown at the Earl Of Cairns's son-in-law. No mo-
live ascrbed for tho act except his religion. Gen.
a satisfaction is expressed at the resolution OF the
Irish farmers to give evidence before the new Land |
Commission. The O'DonoRhue has recommended
shen to do So Leading Irish papers state that the
farmers case will be adequately put forward. Ihe
ngns are that the Irish people will trust In the |
governments sincerity for eficacioas measures
'ssher than In barren agitation.
commission has been appointed to inquire