New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-18
STATE AFFAIRS AND THE DRAMA.

LONDON PRESS RATHER ONER-EACllLD-'0O
WILDE ABOUT TO COME OVER AT LAsT-MRS'
LANGrRY ACCEPTS AN ENGAGEMENT AT THE
THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKsT t.
lBY CABLE 70 THE rEIBUNEI
IovnoN. Dec. 17.-Mr Blane's dispatch to Mr..
Lowell on November 10, respecting the modification
of the Clayton Bulwer Treaty. is published here to-
day, and produces painful impression. 1t ehcits
strong protests from various quarters Inc 1orlh III
which Mr.. Blaine states his demands Is quite as uh-
palatable as the substance. People crlticise the
peremptory abruptness Of the tone, and the use OF
such phrases as requires notifications" asserts
the right to control the transit" necessary
changes" and Z" will not consent 10 perpetuate the
treaty" All these lie outside the ordinary dlplo-
matte vocabulary. Some resent this as the Ian
guage of menace; some ridicue it as clumsiness
and want of acquaintance with diplomatic usages
on the part of Mr. Blaine, saying Why bring up the
matter while the relations of the two nations are so
cordial 1t provokes lhe Standard to observe that
such language reminds one of the confidence trick.
Others think that the professions of peculiar friend
ship end oddly in an avOwal of the desirability OF
putting England on precisely the same footing as
other nations.
RESISTING THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
The Daily Aescs in an article less violent but ex-
ceedingly firm declares the Monroe Doctrine IN its
modern expansion has never been admitted by
Europe, nor is it admissible. 1t describes Mr.
Blalne's claim to treat the Panama Canal as purely
American question as an astounding assumption OF
authority, and pronounces the dispatch neither
courteous nor consderate 1t insists that the canal
probably concerns England twice much as the
United States and concludes that least OF all coun-
tries can England consent to place the control OF
her vast commerce in the hands Of any Power, how
ever friendly.
AN EQUIVALENT EXPECTED.
The Times discusses the dispatch in see-saw arl-
cle admitting Mr. Blaine's contention not wholly
unreasonable, but repelng the cynical assumption
that treaty expressly providing for a state OF
war would be torn up by 1t declares that all
England is really concerned about the tree use OF
the canal for trading purposes, but it insists on
treating it as a valid document binding on both
countries. 1t asks what equivalent Mr.. Blaine of
fers for cancelling the treaty.
TIE sUEz CANAL ARGUMENT.
Mr. Blaine's argument from the Suez Canal Is gen
orally considered 10 weaken hls case 1t is pointed
out here that England neither exercises nor claims
exclusive control of the Suez Canal, nor has she
built Notifications on the isthmus. Nj. Blaine is
apparentIy unaware of the view really held here
respecting the Saez Canal which a high official yes
terday stated thus: That in case of war England
would regard the Suez Canal not as availaDe e for
immediate military USE but as prize of victory.
GRANvnLE's REPLY STILL SECRET
Nobody pretends TO know what Lord Granville
replied to Mr.. Lowell, but the ultimate action of
the English Government must be influenced greatly
by the general opinion that it is not yet the time
for the public to consider the subject fully. 1t is
probable enough that agreement ON essential
points may be reached, but the publication of this
dispatch has undoubtedly created fresh obstacle
and made concession more difficult.
CHILL AND PERU.
This sudden development of the Panama question
oyershadows the Chili-Peru complication; respect
President Arthur has 10 design to assert an Amen-
can protectorate.
PACIFIC ISLAND oUTRAGEs.
The English Government has opened negotiations
at Washington and with some continental Powers
with a view to establish international Courts for
dealing with Pacific Island outrages. It's intended
that Court shall sit in Sydney.
THE IRISH AGITATION.
There were two important incidents this week
connected with Ireland-the suppression of the Land
League organ. which English opinion approves, and
the formation of the Lord Mayors Committee. The
latter thus far is more strongly supported
by great nobemen than merchants, but
the organization is still incomplete The
public are somewhat puzzled as TO the real OBJ
ject of the fund A leading member assures me that
the money subscribed will be devoted TO enabling
landlords whose tenants have been eyfcted TO con-
time TO cultivate the land, supplying both aborers
and funds.
THE STANLEY MEMORIAL.
Tho Stanley Memorial Committee hopes that the
American subscriptions which Mr. Lowell, whose
speech was one of the most happy he ever made,
intimated would be made will be forthcoming.
OSCAR WILDE COMING
Oscar Wilde sails for America next week with the
view of producing his play. He may accept invita-
tions TO lecture.
MINISTER MORTON IN LONDON.
Mr.. Morton the Minister at Paris. arrived in
London. Mondap. With his wife. uo VIII spend