New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-28

new treaty with France. The solcitude re-
garding President Garfield continues very
great in London.
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.
THE CLOSE OF THE sEssIoN-THE TORIES LOSING
GROUND - INCIDENTS IN IRISH POLITICS -
AYooB's PROSPECTS DECLINING.
ny CABLE TO THE TRrBUNE.l
LONDON, Aug 27.-Parliament was prorogued to-
day, after Parthian shot from Lord Salisbury, yes
terday, in rejecting the Universities bill. Looking
back at the session. apart from its legislative work.
the situation of parties has been very remarkable
The Government have been stronger than the Liberal
party, more united, more enthusiastic. The predic-
tons that the Land bill would shattor the Mniste
rialiss have been sgnally falsied The expectation
of the Land Leagucrs to damage the Government
in the debate the Coercion bill has
been equally disappointed mistaken in
Parliament and retaining the confidence of the
country, Mr.. Gladstone the Opposition, right
and left, divided and powerleSs. The Conservative
leaders have almost effaced themselves by their
feebleness Sir Stafford Northcotes colleagues,
loosed from Tory discipline have weakened the
party, while Lord Salisburys rashness and
narrowness have rendered the country dis
trustfu of Tory rule. Lord Randolph Churchill,
though insolcnt and offensive, exhibited
the most energy and talent and can no
longer be ignored by the front bench. lie Is
destined to hold an eminent position in the party.
Among official Tories Mr.. Gibson was the best man
i'll fact, the leader of the party.
now THE IRISH PARTY FArrD
In Irish matters the Parneltes have not dis
tnguished themselves. Mr.. Parncil himself has
fallen greatly in the background. His sole quah-
cation for the leadership of his party is his unaiing
power for talk. Mr. IIcaly alone understood the
year. was distanccd by Mr.. Healy and rcsorted TO
mpudencc and vulgarity nevertheless, he sank to
n ifth-rate position. On the other hand. MIR. shaw
has shown great ability, knowledge and statesman
ship. If ever the Irish Democracy permit
national representative TO accept office, Dir. Shaw
seems marked ont for Chief Secretary. Such
an event would be hailed with enthusiasm by
every true friend of Ireland the beginning
of an era Of national government
ACCEPTING THE LAND BILL.
Moderate Irishmcn disposed to give the Land
act fair trial and il it is fairly successful the
League party will shrink considerably. Mr.. Par
ncls active support of the Tory candidates is not
likely to strengthen materially that party nor 10
improve his own cause. He hopes TO reduce the
Government majority and to hold the beam between
the two great parties. Seeing that moderate Irish
members support the Government the success Of
M. Parnolrs mannnyre is exceedingly remote,
while it lessons the chances OF minor reforms in
ireland. such rs local government and extended
suffrage, which the present Government is pledged
to give.
TIE TORIES LOSING GROUND.
The Tories seem dispirtrd. In the country three
elections this week resulted in "a walk-oyer for
the Liberals. With difficulty two Tory candidates
were started ut the last moment in Durham and
North Lincolnshrc--seats which were won from
Tories at the las, election. CambridgeshIrc, "A Tory
stronghold. Is warmly challenged by farmers
| 81 g. & 1tal, 1raf.R
Mr. Parncll has written strong letter to lrshmen
| in Norh Durham telling thcm to vote against the
supporters of the CpcrciOn bill. Tho Tory candi-
| date, Sir George Elliott, is bidding for the Irish
vote. The chances are in favor of the Liberal can
didate.
| GAvAN DUFFY OUT OF TIE FIELD.
Itisnot likely that SIR Charles GaVan Duffy cares 10
rally new Irish party. His letter isyewed favor
ably. Two months ago Sir Charles declared that
his Parliamentary over, and that he was
resolved to devote himself to literature.
| RECIPROCITY REvIvING.
| The suspension of commercial relations with
| France has given impetus TO the reel
procity agitation. The movement is hardly
a part yet of practical politics. The
Tory leaders fight shy of IT. while the rank and file
are trying to make some capital of it, The Tory
county candidates using it To appcase the farm
! ers' demand for land reform. The declarations in
the Quccns speech and those Of the French Govern
mcnt indicate renewal of negotiations, resulting
| probably III a favored nation treaty stop-gnp
The farmers demand for land reform is too serious
to be got over by the reciprocity dcluson.
| RUINED HARVEST
| The rain has irretricyably damaged the harvest
| when within the farmers grasp. For years farming
has been carried mt Il loss The farmers stand
| this no longer and the coming winter viii witness
an English farmers agitati H. bearing, perhaps
| momentous consequences
| soLICITUDE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
The critical condition Of the President absorbs all
popular attention. Anxious inquiries are made at
the Legation and at the American news-rooms The
| evening papers eagerly bought. All hope Of
| the Presidents recovery is abandoned. The public
| mind is much depressed; the loss of such rrcs-
dent being regarded rs calamity TO the United
| States and II grave misfortune to England.
THE RIGHT OF ASYLUM.
| The expulsion of the Nihist Prince Krapol-
! kline from Switzerland and the supposed de-
| mand for the extradtion of Hartmann, have
| convinced everybody that hospitality for refugees
| has entered on new phase. EXiles from oppres-
| sion should be welcomed, but the frccst State is
not too free to take of seldclcnce against
| murderous anarchists.
| THE SCOTCH REVIEW AND ANCIENT COURT.
| The Scottish volunteers review, though spoiled by
| the weather, was greater military success reia
| lively than the Windsor. 1t was the greatest body
| Ut armed Scotchmen brought together
since Bannockbum. The Ancient Court of
| Scotland has been organized after much squabbing
| on points of precedence and authority among the
| hereditary dignitaries. Regret is expressed that
Ireland cannot follow suit in patriotic loyal dis
play.
| THE AFGHAN PERPLEXITIEs.
| Ayoobs chances of diminish The Indian