New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-10
LEADING TOPICS ABROAD.


LEADING TOPICS ABROAD.
v,,u,,c OPINION IN LONDON REFLECTED-THoMAs
c.p1Ur,s w1II-BRITIsH WAR VESSELS SENT
no AID THE PEOPLE OF sCIO-THE TORY TACTICS
IN REGARD TO THE LAND BILL
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE]
InypoN. April S.-Mr. Gladstone's Land bill
transcends all other topics in Importance fuohc
ouin;on has not yet crystallzed, but the first I'M
uresxops are undoubtedly favorable to the bill as
fair inst middle way for the settlement of the land
ouestion. The scheme is admittedly new de-
parture English politicians regard 1t as preface
to q larger proposal, to be extended some day 10
Scotland and England Copartnership in the soil IS
the handspring of Mr.. Glsdstones proposal This
principle is justified by the circumstances Ireland
and the recommendations of both the land commits
sions. Neither the Irish press nor the Irish party
hos assumed antsgonism to the bill. Mr.. Shaw has
.,ready indicated one line of criticism in stating
that 6xty of tenure for fifteen years is too brief
PARNELL's PROGRAMME.
Mr.. ParneIl at Birmingham adhered to the
League programme, which aims at making ten
anita owners by the compulsory compensation OF
landlords. He admitted that the bill is an honest
attempt to reconcile the interests of landlord and
tenant. and that anything which stops eviction is
\ distinct gain, and q decided step toward the
abolition of landlordism.
THE PROSPECTS OF THE BILL.
II il already reckoned that ninety out OF the
1O3 Irish members will vote for the second read
inc of the bill. Lord Elchos sweeping amendment
vii, do 40 much harm that the front opposition
bench is most likely to disavow it and substitute
another in the hope of catching Irish votes. This
depends on the bearing during Eastertide OF the
uublic speeches The Tories will make o tremen-
dous effort to secure Lish support at the second
reading. At present the Irish seem disposed to
support tho second reading, and effect amend
ments In committee in regard to the constitution
and working of the land court which is the Keystone
of fair rents The bill is likely to be much altered in
that respect The emigration provisions will also
be subjected to heavy ordeal i'll committee. The
general voice of public opinion at present regards
this as the greatest scheme of Mr.. GladstOne's crea
hon.
WHY ARGYLL RESIGNED.
The Duke of Argylps resignation was due to the
fear that the bill would extinguish the rights
of ownership. He represents the old
school of political economy in regard
to land tenure and cannot accept the new
principle that land has no sanctity beyond the
reach of Parliament His chief objection relates
10 free SALE He was careful to withhold his resig-
nation till after Mr. Gadstones explanation of the
provisions of the bill Three months ago it was
known that the Duke and two other Ministers were
disposed to break away. 1t is supposed that the
other two are now reconciled to the measure.
THE NEW CABINET MINISTER.
Lord Carlingford who succeeds the Duke OF
Argyll is whig but his acceptance of the Privy
Seal places an expert Irish questions in the Cabi
net. He is az sweeping reforner in regard to Ire
land as Spencer The Duke of Argylls secession is
regarded by the Tories as proof of the revOlu-
tionary tendency of the Land bill.
Mr.. GLADsToNE's BUDGET
Lttle interest is taken in Mr.. Gladstone's
Land bill. The chief feature has been
largely overlooked, namely, the provision ex-
tinguishing eco, 600, 600 1890, ,OOO, ,OOOl of the
permanent debt by manipulating the f2,000, 900 in
abort annuites which end in 1885, and turning
them into long annuities. The remission Of the GIL
yer duty is intended to relieve foreign exchanges
with countries trading on a silver basis
AIDING THE SILVER MOVEMENT.
Another great memorial from the London bankers
has been presented to Mr.. Gladstone, urging that
England should be represented at the Paris Confer
snce. 1t is thought that Mr.. Gladstone will ulti-
naseiy yield in this matter.
GREECE LIKELY TO YIELD.
Owing to the great pressure that is being placed
upon the Greek Government it Is thought that 1t
win refrain from war. The Powers, including Eng
land plainly tell the Greeks that they need expect
- support from them. The Greek Government
complains of having to choose between war and
revolution, but few English politicians now believe
b either.
ANGER IN NATAL
The Natal cooniss are still expressing irritation
end burning Mr.. Gladstone in efhgy. The Stand
aSs well-informed correspondent sends terrible
Ports Of Transvaal disorganization.
KINDS WORDS IRON CARLYLE.
Thomas Carlyle's win Is q characteristic docu-
nent. He expresses gratitude for the friendliness
( end actually credible human love shown him in
America and especially New-Ensland. He testihes
- TIE immensities of the worth and capsbility
Z which be believes and partly knows to be lodged,