New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-30
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TRIALS, which surprised nobody, and attracted little
attention in England. While they regret still more
the delay of the legislation demanded by the hourly
increasing perils in Ireland the Ministers consider
that the Irish faction has lost ground in England in
every direction largely the result of legitimate
discussion and largely by illegitimate obstruction
in Parliamept-the Irish obstructive tactics, which
began with confident menaces. followed by extreme
violence in language and manner having ended
in the ignominous collapse OF Wednesday,
THE EFFECT OF FoRsrER's SPEECH.
deep impression was produced in the House
and throughout the country by Mr.. Forsters speech
on Monday, when moving for leave to introduce the
bill to protect persons and property in Ireland.
which Mr.. Forster says is improperly called coer-
con bill. Mr.. Bright says it is bill for the coercion
of the few and of mercy to the many. All agree
that this was the abiest speech Nj. Forster ever
made. His comprehensive statement of tie condi-
ton of Ireland his clearly marshalled statistics of
outrages, and his admission of the poweressness OF
the existing laws to repress agrarlan crime were
much appreciated. were his comments on the
supremacy of the Land League. enforced by organ
lied intimidation resulting in reign of terror lie
produced a marked effect also by his pathetic ex
preston of regret at the necessity for asking
tional powers from Parliament. and by his declara
ton that the Ministers could only accept the con-
tinued responsibility of governing Ireland on cOnG
ton that Parliament armed them against seditIon.
The proposed bill authorizing arrests under the
Lord Leutenant's warrant, he explained. does prlc-
tically though not in terms, suspend the Habeas
Corpus Act. Nobody anticipated that Mr. Forsters
case was 60 strong and convincing The speech
followed by cordial adhesion from the Liberal press
without exception in every part of the country ard
it has silenced what remained of opposition among
the English Liberals. The speech likewise encOur-
aged Irish Liberals in opposing Mr.. Parnell, and
dlsmayed monentarily the Home Rulers themselves.
IRISH MAGISTRATES DENOUNCED.
The debate that evening was remarkable only for
Mr. Bradlaugh's angry attack the Government,
and Mr. ODonnelPs attempt TO invalidate the testi-
nony of the Irish magistrates, describing them as
notorious scoundres, and Mr.. Gladstone as a traitor
to his sovereign.
GLADSTONE SHOWS PLUCK.
Upon Mr.. Gladstone moving the following
night that the Protection bill should have prece-
dence of all other business. the Irish members
abandoned the pretext of debate, and resorted to
open obstruction, rashly attempting to play Pa--
neps game in Parneps absence. Mr. Gladstone's
deliberate acceptance of this challenge delighted
the Liberals and received the loyal support of the
Conservatives. This. the first resolute effort TO
assert the rights of the majority. made victory
only question of time. The Speaker
showed great frmness in controlling the
debate, and the Irish found extreme
difficulty in pursuing their former tactics They
soon resorted to appeals for compromise. Finally
Parne arrived, and seeing the bopelessness of the
contest, surrendered. The Irish had succeeded in
wasting the night and day, but the defeat dis
credits them in Ireland. and renders the English
members ready to accept some rule for closing
the debate. The extent of the da'ter Is measurable
by the announcement in Irish telegrans at the
opening Of the contest that the struggle then be-
ginning should be fought to the death
HOW JOHN BRIGHT WAS RoUsED.
John Bisht's speech on Thursday was fresh
blow to the Irish schemes. The Home Rulers and
'her English allies since the meeting Of Parliament
mad been taunting the Government with Mr.
bnghss silence, Affirming that there was no hearty
sympathy on this question between him and his COL
leagues and asserting that he remained in the |
oao'nes only On condition that he would |
no' DC asked to support coercion. Nor |
a'd MI Bright though thoroughly approx
ing Mr. Fonters bill, intend to speak |
OH thursday. but The ODon0gbue,s attacl brought |
MIN up with the most effective denun citation of the
League yet heard, affirming his full confidence in |
MI Forsters policy, based ON facts confirmed by |
innumerabie letters which be had received. He
oecafed that whether the facts were as stated or |
not Tue Government policy was justified by the re-
pea'ed assertions of Mr. Parnel and his associates.
Ane League, he said, reigned supreme. and he ac
eusea the Irish leaders with demorazing the people
they professed to befriend
TIE CONTEST PosTP oNKD.
Inc Government hoped to close the debate this
Z pe'uninary stage, and on Friday night the Whips
supposed that Mr.. Parnsll had agreed to let them
g %. but the agreement not being in writing Par
al repudiated it. An Irish caucus had in the
1eantime resolved that each Home Ruler should
sak before the first vote is taken. large portion
the House regret that the Ministers did not per-