Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-03-10
TelegramS to The Star.
FINANCIAL SITUATION TO-DAY.
IMPORTANT RAILROAD MATTERS.
BOY ROBBERS CAPTURED.
INTERNATIONAL WALK.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The COmnaoti0n i'm the British
AnnSa nf


mons. IN the house Tuesday night cannsr b.
raised as question OF privilege and Mr. O'D IA
nell. therefore, submitted an amendment oa
the house going into committee OF supply chal
lenging the decision OF DR.. Playfatr. The de.
ciston here referred to was given rueSiay
night, and is thus described in cable dispatch
from LONDON. March 3, am.-Ioward mid
night an extraordinary scene, which for a reS
moments threatened 10 develop into a physical
row, took place In the House OF Commons. Nc.
Finigan. referring to the constant Interrupt
lions, characterized them as "a bea5tly beliOg
ing Mr. Playfair, the chairman. called on HIN
10 withdraw his remark. Mr.. 0Donnell rose tn
Gan6s point Of 1rder and pointed out that DAniel
honorable members Mr.. Playfalr interrupted
him, stating that the point OF order had been
decided. Mr.. O'Donneli would not be pat
down. He declared that he would speak on
new point or ORDER. Mr. Playtair de
clared Chat be would name Mt. O'Donnell ii
he persisted in oisregardIDg this warning. Mr.
ODonnell continued 10 speak, claiming that he
was only exercising his right. The utmost con.
fusion reigned in the House. 1t was difficult TO
hear Mr.. ODOnnell, owing to hostile interru2
Harcourt, during the disorder, was observed TO
whisper TO Mr. Playfair, who mmedately ar
terWaTd named MIR. ODonnell. The scene at
this moment became threatening. Mr. o'D0n-
nell shouted that he would have TO be removed
by the police, and the Irish members closed
around to help him II attacked. physical
row was however, avoided, owing TO Mr.. Par
nells prudent advice In obedience to the re-
quest OF the Irish leaGer the member for Dun
garvan retired peacefully"
The Talked Of British Cabinet
Changes.
The Daily Ne1rS this morning says: It was
runored yesterday that Mr.. Gladstone retain
Ing the office OF list lord OF the treasury would
resign the chancellorship OF the excheducr to
Mr.. Hugh c. Childers, the Marquis OF ilarting-
ton succeeding the latter as secretary OF SJaIe
for war, and Lord Derby succeeding the Mar
qulS OF harrington as secretary OF state for In
ola and president OF the council OF India. No
re OYfC hnr hoo rfr-
the reported modification Of the ministry is 10
say the least, premature.
New Policy Of the Extreme Liberals.
The Ne1rS also says: In view OF the conclusion
OF the debates On the coercion bill the extreme
liberals have pressed new policy on the atten-
tlon or the Parnellites. 1t IL proposed that oy
studiously moderate opposition In committee 0f
supply the home rulers should endeavor to oo-
UteTale the strong feeling prevailing against
their conduct in England. This Accomplished,
in the event or the land bill not being thor.
oughly satisfactory, certain liberals VIII under
take TO participate In an appeal to pubic opin-
ION In the provinces.
The International Monetary Com.
ference.
LONDON, March 10.-The Times this morning
says: A deputation OF the Liverpool incorpo-
rated chamber OF commerce yesterday held a
conference with Lord Harrington. secretary OF
state for india, and presented a memorial urg-
ing the government to appoint commissioners
to represent England. and especially India a.
the monetary conference. Lord Harrington
said the government are considering the mat
ter but that he was not prepared at presenJ 10
make definite pledge.
The Dasy Telegraph says Lord Harrington
pointed out that there was some difficulty
owing to the terms In which the invitation OF
France and the United States was couched. AS
originally worded 1T seemed to commit the
governments accepting it to the adoption OF
tenance OF gold standard Is impolitic. The
government could not participate in any con-
ference which assumed their willingness to
abandon the gold standard. Negotiations have
consequently taken place with view to modi-
flying the invitation Ia order to permit England
TO accept IL consistently with these reserve"
England and India would willingly ad"c anT
safe and prudent measure which night beIa ~
rehabilitate the value Of siiver. The deputafjon
appeared quite satisfied With L ord Hartington's g
assurances. N'N "
Warrant for Arrest Of Patrick NaIIv
DUBLIN, March 1O.-A warrant has been
OF John Nally, who was arrested yesterday.
Candahar.
LONDON, March 10.-Resolutions In favor of
Ine retention or Candahar were adopted at a
large and influential meeting In London yes
terday. Lord Elcho presiding The Earl OF
DunTaven and Mount Earl, Sir Robert Peel and
Sir Richard Temple spoke.
Legislation i'm Germany.
LONDON. March 10-A dispatch from Berlin
TO the Times says: Discussion in the keichstag
on the bill for biennial budgets and quadren-
MAI parllamentS was again adjourned
yesterday. There were only $50 members
present. which number does not constitute
qnorum. These were equally divided on the
subject. 1t is certain that both sections of the
national liberals and the progressionists will
vote against the blu, but the action
Of the other sections is incalculabie.
Tie center party, whose action can decide the
matter. are credited with an intention to
sell their casting vote to the highest bidder.
on the whole, IL seems likely, as matters stand
at present that the government Will
gain the main points OF having the
buGget voted once In two years, and
fixing the parliamentary period at four years
10y concedlng the principle that the Reichstag
shall be summoned every year whether funds
have TO be voted or not. Herr Windhorst, the
uitramontane leader, spoke In favor OF the
general principle OF the bill, and advocated It's
reference TO select committee.