New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-03-26
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.
(BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

thursday. Inc UONeInHeHt eAPo"V h"J0ii'' W
about 25 The most effective proposals for the
reform of procedure are found in other resolutions
than the cloture but the latter involves new
principle by which the Government stand or fall
NEW LAND ACT PROVISIONS.
Although the majority will be slight, the safety
of the Government is less affected by the cloture
than by the new proposals which the Opposition
are framing for the Land Act Mr.. Smiths motion
making the purchase clauses more operative con-
ceals a scheme to secure wide establishment OF
peasant proprietary. Irish landlords are disposed
TO accent the position to which the League
is forcing them and to sell their es-
tates. The Conservative party are taking up
position to aid the Irish landlords by obtaining
purchase-money through State intervention Their
project is not yet formulated, but Judging by the
disposition of the party leaders and the questions
put to witnesses before the Lords Committee, the
Conservative party are to be credited with far
more sweeping scheme than the League proposals
The scheme is in the air, but is crystallizing.
MINORITY AGAINST ROYAL GRANTS.
The minority against Prince Leopolds grant
showed substantial increase over previous minori-
ties against previous royal grants. But for the in-
suting language of Mr.. Heay and the disrespectful
attacks of Mr.. Storey and other speakers, the mi
nority would have been 10 or 20 more
TIE oArHs cAsE.
The electors have taken friendly suit against
Mr.. Bradlaugh to compel him to perform
his parliamentary duties 1t is hoped that they
NAV introduce the question and obtain the decision
of law court
COUNTY FRANCHISE.
The discussion Oh county franchise was chiefly
notable for the line taken by Mr.. Goschen. He was
excluded from office in the present Cabinet because
he declined to approve of county franchise. Before
TUESDAYS debate it was whispered that he intended
to announce his conversion. He spoke. but only
excused himself for bis bad voice; yet he voted
with those who approved the proposal. His action
is regarded as significant. If he has accepted the
convictions of his party this Is an important incl
dent involving prospective changes in the Cabinet.
CABINET CHANGES.
Mr.. Gladstone Is expected before long to give up
the Chancellorship of the EIchequer. Mr.. GOschens
action clears the way for his admission to
Downing Street. The Liberal party would hail
his accession with delight His moderation
woulds be q counterpoise to the Birmingham
school He is also the best authority on the Liberal
side in foreign politics. His advice would be of
great assistance to the Cabinet, and especially to
Lord Granville who belongs to the old foreign
school, Mr. Goschen is intimate with all the lead
ing Continental statesmen.
RENEWAL oP COERCION.
There are groundless rumors of Cabinet divisions
over the renewal of the Coercion Act. Nevertheless
it is believed that the rumors are only premature
Mr. Forster and majority of the Cabinet make no
secret of their desire to renew the Coercion Act.
Mr. Chamberlain and his radical friends
strongly against IT, This subject has not yet been
introduced in the Cabinet. 1t will be two months
at least before it on, during which much may
happen.
FAIR TRADE.
Several attempts have been made during the ses-
sion TO discuss far trade" but nothing was accom-
plished till Last night when Mr. Ritchie proposed an
inquiry into the effects Of foreign tariffs British
trade and commerce. Tho debate
notable for Sir Stafford Norhcote's action
Two years ago he denounced such An inquiry in
furious Yesterday he professed adherence to free
trade, but supported tho motion. which found
eighty in it's fsvor-a stronger vote than had
certainly been expected, though 1t was largely ow
Ing the deft wording of the resolution, which ex-
clud ID the real object of the inquiry from the text
LORD REDEsDALE's BILL
II is singular that Lord Redesdales bill for theis
tical test was opposed by such religious veteran
as Lord Shaftesbury. Tho Lords discussion
afforded abundant evidence ESPECIALLY the Duke
Argylps speech in favor Of introducing affirmation
in place of the oath that Lord Redesdae's rdicul-
Gus bill has been abandoned.
IRISH DEVICES.
The Irish party maintain an ingenious opposition
to the appointment of several seasonal committees
on account Of Mr. ParnelPs absence. Mr.
Parnen was previously on these committees. The
Public Accounts Committee, which deals
with vouchers for national expenditure is generally
nominated early In the session. This year the NOM
ination blocked by Mr.. Power and Mr.. Biggar be-
cause Mr. Shaw's name is substituted for MIR. |
ParnePs. The result is that votes on accounts are
taken without the accounts to which the estimates