New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-05-03
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

RESIGNATION OF Mr. FORSTER, CHIEF SECRETARY
FOR IRELAND-PARNELL AND THE OTHER MEM
BERS OF PARLIAMENT RELEAsED-A SPEECH
BY Mr. GLADSTONE.
LONDON, May 2.-In the House of Lords this
evening Earl Granville, Secretary Of State for
Foreign Affairs, announced the resignation of Mr.
w. E. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, and the
intention of the Government to release the three
imprisoned members of Parliament Earl Granville
explained that Earl Cowper had not resigned the
Lord Leutenancy on account Of any difference
with the Governmentin regard to their policy. he
confirmed the report that Lord Carlingford would
temporarily take the Presidency of the Council
during Earl Spencer's absence in Ireland. The
Government. he said had no new policy to announce
in regard to Ireland but he added that the Coercion
Act would not be renewed, and that the Govern
ment intended to deal with the question of arrears
of rent and the Bright clauses of the Land Act. lie
announced that three members of Parliament would
be released az once and the cases of the other srs
poets would be reconsidcred, with view TO their
ultimate release; but this reconsideration would
not be extended to the case of Michael Davitt.
Mr. Gladstone said that the release of Mr.. Davitt
was totally distinct from the release OF the
suspects, which was question IL
might be right for the Government to consider
Mr.. Gladstone, in the House Of Commons, made
all announcement similar to that of Earl Granville
in the House of Lords. Mr.. Gladstone stated that
large number of other suspects would be released
and that the Government, instead of renewing the
Coercion Act, would introduce measure remedy
ing the administration of justice in Ireland. lie
said instructions had already been sent to Ireland
for the release of the three imprisoned members OF
Parliament and that the lists of the suspects were
being carefully considered with a view to the re-
lease of all except those who were arrested on sus-
picion of having been personally concerned In out
RACES These releases would be on the Govern
ments sole responsibility. Mr. Gladstone stated
that Mr.. Forster had resigned because he was not
willing to share this responsibility, and that MT.
Forster would make personal explanation on
Thursday. The measure which the Government
will introduce remedying the administration OF JUS
tice In Ireland deals with the protection OF lie anu
property.
Mr. Gladstone speaking with reference TO the
Coercion Act made the special reservation that II
peace and security should be jeOpardized by the ac-
tion of secret societies the Government would con-
slider it its duty to propose cOunteractng measures
Ue declared that the Government did not think the
Coercion Act had failed, as it had served an impor-
tant purpose in a great crisis. He warmly praised
tbe manner in which Mr.. Forster had performed MS
dutles and expressed regret at his retirement. lie
declared further that none of the measures an
nounced in the Queens speech at the opening OF the
session except the resolutions in regard to the rules
of parliamentary procedure, would be allowed TO
stand in the way of the measures which the Govern
ment would introduce for restoring peace and order
in Ireland
Mr. Sexton. at the conclusion of Mr.. GladstOne's
remarks arose and SAID that the Government had
taken the first step in policy that would crown Its
administration with glory, and would produce ties
of mutual interest between Ireland and England
Sir Stafford Norbcote likened the Government to
a pendulum, swinging from one side back to the
other.
The Times states that the correspondence between
the Governments of Great Britain and the United
States relative TO the suspects, will show that there
has been no weak acknowledgment OF pretensons
inconsistent with international law ana common
sense Great Britain has firmly maintained the
position that Amcrcan-lrishmen IN Ireland must
submit, like other Irishmcn to the laws deemed
necessary by Parliament. IL was III deIerehce 10
the comfy of nations, not to any claim OF rlght,
that prisoners of American nationality were ohefcd
their liberty if they would leave the country III
some of them foolishy and lnsolenty rotnse 10 give
such pledge, they must take the cnance OF re-
naming in jail as long as the Executive deems 1t
necessary. ,...,, oIo,eol fro,,
the aas jail to-day. , ,: -. 1.
The Times in its leader says that the polIcy now 70
be tired in ireland is one OF concession ana concl-
alton pure and slinple.
y.
O,KeIly have been released from KIlmainham Jail.
After their release they drove in cab around the
outskirts of the city to the Harcourt street staton
where they took the train for Avondale They will
remain ut Mr. ParnclPs house two days and VIII ar
rive in London on frlday.
There was great excitement on The news being re-
ceived of the resignation OF Mr, Forster; Erowds
gathered on the streets and cheered Tor Mr. Parnell
and groaned for Mr. Forster. Bands paraded the
city, playing National airs. , .
T0NDON Aav 3-Messrs. Parnell, Dillon and
O'Kelly were rcle scd at o'clock last night
The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain president
of the Board of Trade, or the kght iioh UeorHc
Shawl efcyre, Commissioner of Works
and Buildings, ,e will Probably f,pnnS succeed
pointed. Ial SIR Charles Dixie. Under Foreign
Secretary, will succeed to the presidency OF the
The Standards Dublin correspondent says:
Further changes at Dublin Castle expected.
Mr. Thomas Henry Burke, Under Secretary, ana
Colonel IIiler lnspectOr-General OF the Constabu-
larry, will probably resign"
CAPTURED BY The FRENCH IN ASIA.
HoNG Kong, May 2.-lhe French have taken
Ua Noi after two hours bombardment. 1t Is be-
leved that the Anamte loss was not heavy.
Ha MOI is the largest city OF Anam, also called Cochin
China in Southeastern Asia, and is the capital Of the
Province of Tonquin being situated on the Tonqun
River about one hundred miles from its mouth The
population of the city 100000 most OF the people v
ing In houses made Of mud and timber. There is one
royal palace In the city, The city is of great extent
and is defended by citadel. There is considerable
trade along the river the chief exports being bullion
fine silks and lacquered wares The former limits OF
Anam greatly reduced by the cesslon OF SIX
provinces to the French the present kingdom having
consisted recently OF TOnquin and "A part Oi COcLln
China proper aud having been since 1874 under feucn
proiecion Tonquin is the nOrthernmost province in
sr.f md is fgrf