New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-31

,-s that Sir Charles Dliho VIM III w. =,
o.! ST. be appointed President OF the
co,crnment Board Addressing MS conS'itu
ants on Friday nieht he lntlmated tha' ne ,'"H
ohsnced his opinions since ms INST appear "
Cbo,seq. when he was probably guilty OF scat
.or-hrained utterances. 1t Is thought tha'
combatta's illness will result In ms uea'h'
The RusSo-German war scare has passed. away.
The National Land League is to be restrained
1yitb,n the limits of the Land Act Ihe Count
,-on Wimpffcn has committed suicide in Pans
TOPICS IN THE BRITISH CAPITAL.
IBY CABLE TO THE rRIBUNEl
1o,.oov Dec 9O.-It is generally believed that Sir
Cherries IN Ike will he President Of the Local Govern
uenf Board instead Of Chancellor OF the Duchy OF
Iapceser becau,e his great strength has been Ios'
in position where N administrative capacity was
called for. Though Mr. Dodson is personal favor
;tsofMr. Gladstone, he has always been conSidcreu
the most commonplace of men. The local govern
r,eor department will play an important p2rt III
Mr. Gladstoncs future programme and 1t requires
. stronger hand than Mr.. Dodsons. The great
scheme Of county government which would have
been undertaken by Mr. Gladstone if Mr. Dodson re-
o;ned is now pretty sure 10 be left TO Sir Charles
SIR CHARLES DUKE's UITERANCEs'
Addressing his constituents last night Sir
Charles Dixie avoided all aIluaon to for
.ior affairs His remarks showed that there
is a strong party in the Cabinet in favor OF
elr,v dealing with the questions OF electoral
reform. the county franchise and the redistribution
Of seats This perhaps accounts for Mr. Oo'chenS
recently declining to JON the Cabinet The most
iurortaut part oc Sir Charles Dilkes speech was
where ne said that ho might have changed bis
oriui3as sine. hls FIRST appeal 10 Chelsea when ne
was probably guilty OF "scat'cF-bralned utter
arces7 Tins significant allusion to his early repub-
lican s9ccche, causcl widespread satisfaction ana
WI crafty the Court party as well as Tie Wings
THE EFFEcl or GaMBErrA'S ILLNESS.
Interest in the supposed inpasse between England
and France is overshadowed by Gam5cta's III SIS,
which has taken most serious turn. Private tele-
grams Indicate The probability of fatal
result Though the Gambettists are under
cloud in England because Of their insi lance
on the dual control, the disappearance of tins Ia
vorite pelsonifca ion Of the Republic wOuld be
severely felt here, openpg up grave issues in tie
future. Frances prospective situation is intensi-
fed by The condition Of VI. Gr6yys health.
EGYPT AND THE Pc TEs.
The difficulty of dispensing with capitulauons
constitutes a serious obstacle for Lord Duierin
The foreign Governments accept the proposition of
a British guarantee for ;he administration of jus
tjce. but this guarantee cannot be given without
the risk of prolongiug the British occupation.
AwAR CLOUD PASSED AWAY
The Rt,so.G Gcrmqn war scare has pissed away
without Ieayjug' precise Indications Of lis cause
tn. closing phase beng the defence 10y the Vienna
papers of Kauoky from the suggestion OF cncourag-
ing separate arrangement with Russia
DE. PLAYFA,Es RETIREMENT
DR.. P.ayfaiI's retirement from the Chairnanship
Of the COMMITTEES is announced This results from
the complaints OF last respecting his suspen
sion of the Psruellites.
HoN0RN LORD SrLBORNE.
People are asking whether tae recent honors
heapcd on Lord Selborue may not indicate his early
retirement. thus eliectng Sir William Vernon lar-
courts alked-of promotion.
THE NATIONAL hAND LEAGUn To BE RESTRAINED.
Irish afair5 make little movement. The Vice
roy's interview with a resident magistrate shows
that the National Lea que viii he restrained within
the limits the Crimes act. There is a great Show
of deS eoping the o'gaulzaton Of the League, but
funds are seriously lacking.
THE IRISH vIcEROYALTY.
Reports of Lori SpencePs res gnatlOn are denied.
Even the Conservative press express alarm at the
prospect of his withdrawal from the YiceroyaIty.
OPPOSITION To TUE sOuClTOB-GENERAL.
O'Briens opposition to the new Solicitor-General
at Malloy creates interest 1t Is possible that
the Nariou1lists may succeed
THE BELT CASE AND THE PUBLIC
The Belt case has created remarkable
division in public opinion. Society and the
popular element consider Mr. B.lt the victim Of a
conspiracy. The artistic class solidly ARA yed
against him. with the universal support of the
Press who attack Justice Huddle3ton in a fashion
few Judges have experienced trial is im-
probable Mr. Belts costs were $4,000 and were
subscribed by private ariSocrttic friends The de-
fendaui's costs arc nearly 10000 The animosity
O. the parties has been Of long standing. Years ago
Mr Foley dispensed with Mr.. Lawcs as an appren-
tce and installed Mr.. Belt as his successor.
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES AT THE THEATRES.
The theatres are chiefly occupied with Christmas
attractions. PantOmimes and spectacular pieces
hold their own in tho usual number. " Dick Whit !
tingon," represented by children at the Avenue
Theatre is taking novelty, and "Sinbad," at