New-York tribune., 1882-03-05
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ToxDoy. March 4.-Public opinion today inclines
10 regard the author of the attempt upon the
Oucen's life as insane, but the data are stll III
sufficient for forming a correct Judgment. 1t IS
doubtful also whether MacLean really intended 10
kin the Queen Nobody suspects that there was
political motive in his act and there has been no hnt
that he had an accomplice or acted as the TOOL OF
anyone The Irish papers energetcally dscalih all
sympathy with hOmcidal attacks on the queen
I-pusual precautions were taken in London fort
night ago TO insure the Queens safety. They wero
seemingly relaxed when she quilted London the
police at Windsor showing rather unusual negh-
r,nce some of the spectators urge that MacLe"h
c,uld easily have shot the Queen in the station TO
,bicb the access was unguarded. But II is certain
,,,, the bullet was fired and that the Qneen
was really in serious peril. All accounts
agree that her Majesty showed courage and
con,posurc. Her demeanor since the attempt has
been equally admirable. The Queen herself though
understood to be always somewhat apprehenSlVe
Of assassination attaches comparatively slight I'M
nevertheless. by the worldwide demonstrations OF
sy.mpathy and horror She was also gratiheq by
Secretary Frelinghuyscn's well-meant but clumsy
message. The declarations of the American press
were cabed here fully. They were recognized as
alternately and happily expressing American feel
ipg and were cordially commented on in private.
The Standard and The Telegraph distinguish them
selves by the heartiness with which they welcome
American sympathy. The Times and Neus are
silent. Minister Lowell went personally to
Windsor to inquire as to the Queens health and to
express official congratulations.
THE LIBERAL VICTORY.
No such ringing and protracted cheers from
the Liberal benches have been heard IN
he House Of Commons this generation as
greeted the Liberal victory and Mr. Gladstone's
speech ON Monday night. The struggle with the
Lords aroused the strongest feeling that ever ag1-
tstes the House-namely. the so-called House OF
Commons feeling. To this Mr.. Gladstone, who
shares it appealed with signal effect. The appoint
uent by the House of Lords of Committee Oh the
Land Act was designed to embarrass the Govern
ment but it has resulted in more complete con-
sollotion of the Liberal party than since the cleo
ton. Ridiculous rumoIs of a crisis were circulated
by The Daily telegraph. They had no other origin
than n cabal of two or three grumblng members.
Mr. Gladstone resolved 10 test the loyalty Of the
marty; hence the meeting summoned in Downing
st. on Monday resulting in unanimous and
enthusiastic pledge Of support by the whole party
Not a few Conservative members secretly
sy1npathized with the Liberals in defending
the invaded prcrogatvcs Of the House Of Commons.
MI. Gladstone. perhaps never made a moro marvel
lou speech than the one introducing the resolution
Of protest against the House OF Lords Land Act
Committee He never spoke with more youthful
fire and sustained eloquence. The Liberal party
hcncefor,h will accept no compromise from the
Hou,c of Lords not tantamount to surrender. Lord
Cairns proposal to Mr. Forster was unanimously
rejected 10y the Cabinet Both the House Of Lords
and Ireland understand that the Government up
hold the Land Act. Every possible means to Sc
curc combination between the Conservatives and
tie Parucllucs has brought thus far only confu-
sion 70 both. The Conservative front bench, in
S9ii"4NN'A
II ual yacaton, deciding just too late not TO take
par; Ia the division but being shutin, the members
were Obliged 10 vote under Parncllite tcllers
MORE DIFFICULTIES FOR THE GOVERNMENT
MI. Bradaugh's 5 reelection is undoubtedly unwcl-
come 10 the Government, on whom it threatens to
impose fresh difficulties. The passing of a Dill
allowing Affirmation is sill regarded as impossible
Ii iscqualy impo, ublc TO induce wcak-minded big
ot- 70 forcgo opposition to the oath being taken by
Mi. Bradlaugh. lie may the situation by post
pouiug an attempt to enter the House Of Commons
I'll the Tories arc uIod of watching and then,
choosing a favorable moment, accomplish the need
ful fornaltios without opposition or by an acci-
dental majority.
THE CEsSION OF THESSALY.
A numerous and influential company, including
nany members Of Parliament, celebrated tonight
the peaceful cesson Of Thessaly and the termina
tion Of the work of the Greek Committee by q
banquet at Willis's rooms Lord Rosebery was
In the chair. Air. Lowell and other Minis
tiers were invited, but declined on the
ground that, while sympathizing with Greece
mo friendly PoyeTs