Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-11-02
MEMPHIS, THURSDAY. 2.

what be was proposing was an exceptions
thing, and one that could not by any posi-
ability be adopted in this country. Although
| 1t was exceptional, he should not deem il
necessary to take the opinion of the Cabinet
upon II. He would, however, assist the com.
mIttee 10 his utmost in honoring that poet Of
America whose works the people of England
valued as much as those of Tennyson ard
ether eminent poets of this country.
Mr.. Barlose moved that an executive COM
mlttee be appointed. Adopted.
| Several other resolutions passed looking
to the early and speedy completion of the
bust and TO placing it in the lobby.
The last resolution adopted summoned a
meeting of the committee at the Lyceum
Iheater, TO be held al as early date a
possible.
Earl Darby, ST. George ChiIdress, Prof.
Tyndall, Max Muller, of Germany, and DIR.
Felix Adler, of New York, sent letters re-
GREETING their inability to be present, and
expressing the warmest sympathy with the
purpose of the committee.
INVESTIGATING GRAY's IMPRISONMENT.
The committee authorized by the House of
Commons 10 investigate the imprisonment
OF E. Dryer Gray, of which committee Mr.
Glsds one il chairman and which includes
fifteen OF the most prominent members of
the House, has decided that 10 its de-
not be admitted. The first session was held
to-day.
Later.-Mr. Gray read long line Of doc
npenEary evidence suppnrfipg Che charge OF
packed jury at the trial, and also thar the
jury were drunk the night before the verdict
Mr. Sexton asked that Justice Lawson, who
presided at the trial, be summoned 10 defend
the committzl of MIR. Gray for contempt
of courf. The encouragement, Sir
Henry James, said that Justice Law
son could only be asked 10 stale
the law of contempt of court. Mr..
Gladstone reminded the committee of an in
stance where Justice Holt declined TO attend
the House OF Lords when summoned TO give
evidence in defeuSe of a judgment After
further debate the committee decided against
calling Justic Lawson to defend the commit
tai OF Mr.. Gray, leaving it to his discretion
whether TO come forward or not.
THE OPIUM CONFERENCE.
In the opium conference to-day, Lord
Shaftesbury presiding, speeches were made
by Liberal and Radical members of Parlia-
ment, and resolution was adopted to enter
protest against the employment of diplo-
matte pressure such as has been put in ope-
ration for the purpose of retaining the right
TO send opium into China at a low rate of
duty. The resolutions declared that the
British government must recognize the right
OF the Chinese government TO deal with the
opium question as they pleased.
COAL STRIKE AvERTED.
The Yorkshire eolliery owners announce
that they have advanced their quotations
ten per cent, thus raising the wages of en-
ployes five per cent. This action of own
ers has caused withdrawal of notice by the
men of their intention to strike.
ASKING FOR PRISONERS
Earl Granville has instructed the British
ambassador at NJ adrid, r. d. Morier, TO ask
the Spanish government to return Gen.
Macco and two other Cuban refugees sur
by apolice magistrate at Gibraltar
without the sanction of the proper authorities.
DESTRUCTIVE GALES.
A great gale, accompanied by severe
floods, again visited England, this time de-
the southern and western sections.
A dozen houses have been swept away by
the floods at Borough Bridge, and the rail-
way track 30 badly torn up in Somerset and
Devoo that traius were stopped entirely.
The aggregate damage is large. No loss Of
life yet reported.