New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-13
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.

OF CARLYLE oRDERED-soCIErY IN LENT.
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
LONDON, Saturday. March ~, 1881.
The umors Of Cabinet changes first gained cur
rency on Wednesday night at party given by the
Dowager Lady Stanley, of Alderley, and were
assiduously circulated by a Liberal peer who has
leen lately opposing the Governments foreign
policy The rumors were instantly cOntradicted by
the Ministers present, but were repeated in print
next morning They are absolutely devoid OF fOun-
dation, except 30 far as to Mr.. Gladstone's known
intention to relinquish the Exchequer when he mas
restored order in the finances; probably not this
year. Mr. Childers will not leave the War Office
nor Lord Harrington the India Office while impor-
taut measures are pending for which each is person.
ally responsible Lord Derbys accessionto Office in
Liberal Ministry is merely question OF time; but
there never was time when changes are less likely
than now
THE PARLIAMENTARY CONFLICT.
The nine weeks parliamentary struggle between
lawessness and law terminated last night with the
passage of the Arms bill through the Commons. The
Obstructionists, though beaten, glory in the delay
they occasioned and rejoice at the existing embar-
rassments of the Government; but the leading Home
Rdle organ in Dublin to-day shows itself aware of
the completeness of the defeat, and appeals to the
Parnellites to consider whether they should not
abandon parliamentary obstruction, refrain from
harassng the Government on non-lrish questions.
and devote themselves to keeping up the courage of
the Irish people at home The closing scenes of the
debate on the Arms bill showed the decadence of
resolution among the Irish members who allowed
decisive divisions to be taken long before the whips
expected. Sir William Harcourfs conduct of the
bill was not only extremely clever, but conciiatOry
1t demoraiized the Irish opposition, which, toward
the end was mainly encouraged by Lord Randolph
Churchill, whom Sir William Harcourt publicly
accused of secretly abetting obstruction.
PARLIAMENT ovERBURDENED.
Mr.. Gladstone announces the necessity Of apply
ing the urgency rules to supply votes next week.
irrespective of obstruction. the public business
being now 80 behindhand that no ordinary processes
Of legislation will suffice to pass absolutely
sary measures
THE ARRESTS IN IRELAND.
The arrests under the Protection act numbering
twenty-six in all, were effected without resistance
orexcitement. considerable number of additional
warrants will be executed next week. The extra
ordinary but probably wise lenity of the Govern
ment respecting the treatment of the arrested men
in jail prevents the expected attempts to
these criminals as martyrs. The Irish papers
filed with details which are mostly uninteresting.
20 III nif;
is futile, since whether naturalized or not he Is
equally liable for the violation of the English
criminal laws. The case will be fully and fairly
stated by the Legation. but lawyer pretends that
there is ground for interference.
THE BOER ARMIsTICE.
The persistent Tory attempts in Parliament to
damage the Government with reference to the Beers
armistice have had little result. The public have
shown remarkable patience under defeat, there be-
ing few oatburss of JngOism and general readiness
TO intrust the negotiations to Ministers who pri-
vately express their confidence in an amicable settle
ment. JOubert'S statement published to-day is con-
nderoa to afford basis for peace
WHAT MR. BRADLAUGH MAY DO.
The decision against Mr.. Bradlaugh proceeds
mainly on technical ground, the Judge holding that
the Evidence Amendment act under which Mr.
Bradlaugh claimed the right to affirm in Parliament
applies exclusively to Oaths in Courts of Justice
This opinion, though given by single Judge
expresses the view of q majority Of lawyers
hr. Bradlaugh's appeal is not expected to reverse
the present decision. but, pending the appeal, Mr.
6orsps motion declaring the scat vacant is con-
sidered as unhandsome and unlikely to secure a
majority. 1t will probably be declared premature
py the Speaker on Monday. Mr.. Bradlaugh in the
meantime abstains from the House. aud is consid-
pins 'ne expedency of resigning, intending after
reelection TO take the oath in regular form. He
computes the penalties already incurred approach
450,OOO.
THE FRENCH AND ENoIlsH ,,,se,oxa
Far's @t'ers express much pleasure at the NOM
NATION Tor the French Mission Of the Hon. L. p.
Morton, who is wellknown and liked bv tba heat
portion of the American residents Ieaairo Er.noh
pOilacans say that they rejoice ct the arrival Of
Minister both able and disposed to reviv. the
former traditions Of the American Ieoat,on
renew disused hcspitalities, and watch ;ut.lr.
. gently over commercial interests. The sor,o
sources hope that Mr.. Walker will be retained
as copsaL 1t is The universal desire aud exDecta.
tion IN London Of English and Americans that Mr
Lowell shall remain as Minister.
FINANcIERs PUZZLED.
Inc European financial world is somewhat dis.
sasssrtcd at Mr.. Windom's appointment and awaits
sansusly aa explanation of his present yleys re-