New-York tribune., 1880-04-04

Lord Beaconsfeld rightly said in his Marlborough
manifesto that the Liberals favored policy Of de-
composition; they have utterly decomposed his
msjority The elections in the last three days make
absolutely certain the overthrow of the Govern
mensc The future contests may affect the magni-
tade the Liberal majority. but they cannot alter
the great fact of Lord Beacous6eld's defeat Accord
ing to present appearances the Liberals may have
substantial working majority without the aid OF
the Home Rulers
A GENERAL CHANGE.
Each days polling thus far makes the Tory dis
aster more complete. Constituencies of the most
various character pronounce with equal emphasis
against the Ministry. Great popular boroughs IKE
Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Chelsea and
Leeds show scarcely O more significant increase
of Liberal strength than small towns like Shaftes-
bury, Wareham and Stamford, where the
predoninating Tory family influence was overcome
THE LONDON CONTESTS.
The Tory victory in the City of London was due
largely TO the vote Of the lverymen-an artificial
franchise. Fresh voters were created by hundreds.
The Tory victory was due also to the popularity OF
Lord Beaconsfeid ut the Stock Exchange, which
fayors whatever policy produces constant rise and
all in stocks. In Westminster Mr.. Morley has been
supported by double the last Liberal vote This Sc
cures the ultimate redemption of that borough.
and secures as we'll his own political
future. The Liberal majorities in the other
metropolitan boroughs outran the widest
anticipations. Sir Charles w. Dilke's popularity
saved his colleague. The Tories wero confident Of
defeating BOTH In the Tower Hamlets Professor
Bryce replaces Jingo Liberal.
LIBERAL JOURNALISTS IN FAVOR.
The two lingo journalists. Cowles and Borthwick
we're beaten. but the three Liberal ones. Courtney,
Edwards and Laboucbere have been elected. Mr..
Iabouchere carried in Nr. Bradlaueh, at NOrthamp-
ton. by healing the breach which occasioned the
previous Tory victories
large proportion of the present Liberal
gains were wholly unexpected. Numerous bor-
oughs vote to-day where more Tory losses are
certain. Next week the counties must contribute
eomething to the Liberal majority, the farmers
ecing everywhere dlsgusted with the indifference
of the Tories. They complain of neglect and re-
pndiated promises and demand redress of their
grievances.
THE LIBERALS EIATkD.
1t is expected at the Liberal headquarters that
the total gains VII reach hundred seats. The
enthusiasm excitement aud confidence of the
Liberals are daily augmcnting. 1t is remarked
especially that the Liberal gains have been hitherto
exclusively English. The Liberals never expected
90 cxpei Lord Beaconsield from power without the
helm of the Scotch aud Irish boroughs but against
the arstOcracy the stock gamblers of the City of
London, the landowners. the powerful military
caste the professiop politicians, diplonatists
Russophobsts publicaus tradesmen, assalants of
co;,,e, atiou, Catholics seH-stylcd moderate Lib
erals d, speptic Wings of the Earl Grey pattern, who
,rrrx all staunch supporters of Bcaconselds policy
4 OF fantastic adventure and safe swaggcr in
Europe aud dreams Of unlimited Empire
Z > Central Asia-aganst all these there rose
& IL the sound common sense of the Nation,
"a >onging to return 10 a policy of honesty and good
faith abroad, and reform and economy at home.
More briefly, the whole contest turned the ques-
q tion put last November by Mr.. Gladstone in Mid
lothian. Do you want to be governed as you have
n been governed for the last six years :" England
answers No The extent Of the victory surprises
the most sanguine Liberals The party chiefs
rxpccted small majority and intended, IL unable
10 form a strong Ministry to carry on the Gov
arnInent without Home Rule help, Immediately TO
introduce bill reforming the county franchise re-
distributing the seats, and then dissolve anew
with the certainty of returning large Liberal
majority. This scheme is probably now unneces-
sesy, but reform is among the first measures
M PREPARING TO ASSUME POWER.
'H epecuiations and conferences have already
begun respecting the leadership and the
composition of the Liberal Ministry. II
is understood Lord Beaconsfeld must re-
main in Office till Parliament meets, the
Queens absence preventing his resignation. 1t IL
believed that he will recommend the Queen tC
summon Earl Granville to form a Ministry
Whether Earl Granville accepts depends on the de-
csion Of the leading Liberals and the general sen
fiment ef the party. Lord Harrington and Mr
Ferster expressly say that the question is open.
Is admitted that it would be extremely difficult Il
1orm Ministry without Mr.. Gladstone. and almOs
equally difficult to offer him subordinate place.
aLADsroNEs POPULARITY MADE CLEAR.
Indieatous abound that Mr.. Gadstone's persona
tn5iuense 10 pefapount with the constituencies
11,e m.pniacenA yste 1t Leeds wac intended and il
xep<bssd as an sqs,yss 70 the calumnies regarding