New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-06
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.

LONDON, Saturday, Feb. 8. 1881.
Tie manifesto Of the Parnellite members, which
WAS published to-day, and telegraphed, they say all
over the world, gives an utterly misleading account
,f the suspension of the Homo Rulers from the
House. 1t is untrue that the Irish members were
removed for claiming their rights within the rules
and preredents of Parliament. They were suspended
!or open persistent organized defiance of the rules
md p1ecedents of the House and the logit-
innate authority OF the Speaker. The
suspension was effected under the standing
order and in precise accordance with its terms.
First Dillon, then Parnell, then the whole body OF
Home Rulers deliberately dofed the Speaker and
refused to obey orders which were admittedly
within his competence This conspiracy. concerted
originally for the debate on the order, which
the Parnelltes meant to protract several days. ex-
,oded prcmaturely in consequence of their exaspera-
lion at Davitts arrest The result was fatal to the
whole serene of obstruction; hence the frantic
effort to misrepresent the facts. Few or mono OF
Parnelps English champions pretend to excuse his
last act. English opinion was never more uDani-
nous IN condemning the outrage upon the dignity
and authority of the House, the whole Radical press
asserting to the passage of the new rule
THE EFFECT OF DAvrIT's ARREST.
Davitt's arrest occurring simultaneously, carried
CONSERVATION into the Parnen rahks At private
meeting of his supporters held yesterday, every
kind of violent course was proposed and rejected
lmid general admission of helplessness Parnell
rays the League movements Will continue as before.
but others privately confess that there nobody to
replace Davltt, who is universally regarded in Ire
and as the soul of the whole movement Every
precaution was taken by the Government before his
arrest to repress any possible disturbance but there
are no signs of any rising thus far. Irish indigna
sion finding free vent in the newspapers. The Min
sters intimate that although Davitt has been re-
turned to penal servitude for seven years nominaly.
he will be released when the crisis is over, on con-
iition that he resides abroad The Government has
no power to grant the request that he be treated as
. frst-cass misdemeanant.
OBSTRUCTION TO BE REPREsssD.
II is intended to take a division on the second
reading of the Coercion bill on Monday unless le-
Ultimate debate is unexpectedly protracted. The
zion in Committee, where the facilities for obstruc
lion were formerly the greatest, though he will at
lord full opportunity for amendments. The Eng
ish Radicals will content themselves with limiting
the retrospective clause The Irish Members de-
:lare themselves Indifferent to the details of the
measure. The Ministers express the hope that the
bill will become law within fortnight.
After the first surprise was over the country ac-
.epts oyfully the recent reforms in the House. and
applauds the courage and frmness of the Speaker.
1t is understood that the Speakers intervention
Wednesday, as we'll as every subsequent step taken,
was IN agreement with the Government. and had
The approval of the leaders of the Opposition, as
Eell as the cordial sanction of the whole House.
TIE PROSPECTS OF TIE GREEK CAUSE.
The Greek question made little advance during
The week. NJ Barthelemy Saint Hlaire's speech in
,he French Assembly dsavowing any sympathy
with Greece, while expressing the average French
sentiment at present, elicits scornful reply from
sambetta, indicating his determination, though
yielding momentary to the general disnclination
1see France involved in any foreign complication
Ehatever to persevere in bis advocacy of the Greek
cause. Private advces are to the same effect Gam
,ettas proposed journey to Vienna if taken at all,
means an effort in behalf of Greece. Mr.. Goschen,
The British Ambassador, returns to Constantinople
10 put fresh pressure on the Porte.
THE SITUATION IN THE TRASsvAAL.
There is little fresh news from the Transvaal ex-
cept detailed accounts of the recent battle, accom-
panied by admissions Of the formidable character of
lie boer organization, and Official assurances OF
General Coey's confidence In his ability to advance
when the reinforcements from India arrive. Pre-
iorla holds out but Newcastle, though helpless is
anthreatened. The Government has taken care to
aotiy the Beers of its determination to enforce SUBJ
mission.
THE PROPOSED COPYRIGHT TREATY.
Inc authors having examined the copyright treaty
Submitted by Minister Lowell and referred by the
Government to the Board Of Trade, unanimously
express their dissatsfacton with tho three months
clause, but do not object to the exclusive manuac-
ture OF books In America. Tho Daily Telegraph
eounsels opposition till better terms are offered.
TIE DEATH OF CARLYLE.
Thomas Carlyle's death at $50 o'clock this morn
lns had been hourly expected for weeks, and
brought the relief be long desired. His physical
prostration for months past was almost complete.
though the failure of his mental powers began but
recently. He was able to see only few friends