New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-02
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON. :


DoS CENsURED FOR ALTERING SCOTT No''
Try CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE,I
LoSpoN. Oct lone of the cher suoJoo'S !"
davis news relates to the revenue returns ior 'h0
orarter ended yesterday. The receipts sho" n'V
increase over those for the corresponding poiiou
last wear of s1,121 ,Os5 G$5.437,262l' while lof
.ho holf wear ended yesterday the net increase wa
e1 ,26o, ,995 [$6,s15.s55l Trade has 'nuS '"N'"
turn for the better. The tendency shown III 'fe
enue receipts iustfes the hore of SOLID improve
uent and is confirmed by traffic returns ana oanA
clearing house reports. These figures are cia''"eu
20 affect somewhat the arguments OF the ian
traders"
THE PROPOSED ANGLoFRENCH TREATY.
Tho Anglo-French treaty negotiations are NJ
worse deadlock than is generally supposed Inc
English commissioners find NJ. TiIard imprac''caoio'
What can be DONE it is urged, with man "no'
taking nm a piece of fabric. throws IL down
sor;ro. ct won't have such things made In France e'
Such language is regarded here with Surpr So "
NAV it is observed. do for Car; but not 1or 'ho
servant of Republic. The only solution oil 'he
nresent temporary suspension is the prospect Vi
coming to terms with the new Cabinet, when VIII
most likely hold Office at Paris before the expra-
,on of the three months for which the Treaty has
been prolonged. Englishmen look more than ever
TO Gambetta to settle this business.
THE TRANsvAAL CAUSES ANXIETY.
The proceedings in the Transvaa Legislature are
ominons of trouble Although confirmation has
+ba
convention with England, it is undoubtedly true
that the most prominent party in the Volksraad de
sire to adopt that course. Happily, there Is no sign
that the trumvirate have lost their influence over
4he majority but it is probable that the convention
will be accepted only with conditions
The English papers, even The Spectator
object to any further concessions. There
are signs that tho politicians there who most
sympathzed with the Beers are becoming impa-
tient at the new demands. British for0earance
has reached its utmost limits If the convention Is
rejected the Government will have great difficulty
in resisting the pressure from its own supporters
to enforce it, If the Beers adopt an attitude OF
uncompromising antagonsm it is difficult to see
how war can be avoided. The outlook is not
pleasant but the knowledge that British troops,
numbering 10000, have been ordered to stand
fast till the decision of the Volksraad is known,
may have wholesome effect.
THE LATE PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
Many weekly papers continue to comment on t g
late President Garfield and the excellent effect of
British sympathy on the relations of the two
countries. General Garfeld's career has aroused
comparisons of the British and American electoral
systems and the prospects of British as compared
with American politicians. MoS of these compar-
sons disparage too much the British politician but
unquestionably careers like those of Lincoln, Gar
field and Grant have touched the somewhat stolid
political intellect of England.
FRENCH JEALOUSY AROUSED.
The French press shows soreness at the out
spoken declarations of the London papers respect
ing the necessity of England's safeguarding her in
terests in Egypt. The English journals now re-
plying with some asperity. II Is remarkable that
the Liberal papers are almost as emphatic as the
widest "Jmgoes." Whether they are inspired by
the Government l know not but they are assuredly
in accord with official tendencies. 1t is unques-
tonably the disposition OF the present Government
to withdraw more than ever from Turkish qucs
tions, and concentrate public interest the Med-
terranean waterway, especially in connection with
Egypt.
THE IRISH PRELATEs AND PARNTLL.
The meeting of the archbishops and bishops at
Maynooth and their exhortation to the priests to
guard their focks against all secret agencies of
violence and intimidation which can only come
from enemies Of the people, have had considerable
effect. Their declaration that the Land Act is of
great benefit to the tenant class and entities Mr.
Gladstone to gratitude is one of the heaviest blows
yet directed against Mr.. Panelps policy The action
of the prelates has doubtless influenced the League
for to-day's League circulars show that the sweep
ing condemnation of the Land Act at the recent
Convention has not been followed. Many tenantsare
applying to the commissioners irrespective of the
League, whose weekly contributions have suddenly
fallen from f1 900 to f167 The discussion raised
by Mr.. Ferguson. the Glasgow Home Ruler, respect-
ing the use of the funds has not been without
effect. There is an astounding economy of truth in
Mr.. ParnelPs explanation that no members have
been paid for Parliamentary services.
THE ENGLISH LAND BILL.
Lord Spencers address to the Norhamptonshire
farmers gives an impulse to the English Land Re-
form movement which may not, however. make as
rapid progress the Scotch agitation.
UNFOLDING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.
The English Church Union intends making a great
demonstration in favor of the Rev. Mr.. Green's re-