New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
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soems to be forgotten that it practically remains
with Mr.. Gla stone TO say whether there shali De
or,.fcreuce to Europe or not. The Powers agreed
e. British intervention the understanding thaO
oov modification of the stG'us quo should be sub
,pittod to general consideration. AT present INC
s,f,e ou0 ONLY IS revived since the khedlve Is re-
s,,uiuq the government with the old arrangements,
iucluding the Anglo-French control, in which the
French representative takes part. 1t Is
anita nrobable. however that Mr.. Gladstones
scbo,ne will make necessary serious changes.
Itismost likely that they will be submitted 10
Parliament, and that then a conference VIII as
se,oll. As to The purchase Of a suzeralnty, II Is
strongly pressed on the Government. England de-
cla9es that she will not encroach on the suItanS
,i,ht.. On the other hand we hear from Vienna
tbat Europe is quite willing to grant England the
yal.lenshp # the Sucz Canal with the pro-
toc,ion of the territory on either side. The
French papers, falling to observe that the Control
,til exists are demanding that England shall COM
p.nsstc them for exclusion from Egypt by CONSOLE
dating their influence in Syria.
INVENTIONS OF TORY ORATORS.
Mr.. Gladstone's triumph in Egypt is a crushing
how to his opponents at home Tory orators are
reduced to such inventions as that OF Lord
Pprv who. having been Under Secretary
for War in the last Government, coolly takes credit
for all The arrangements Of the present war, and
suggests that the war was precipitated to reeStaO-
I,h Mr. Gladstoue's reputation. The same spirit
las shown itself in many of the party organs, PROV
ing The strong position the Government has as
eumed in the popular estimation. Nevertheless IL
i perfectly true than Mr. Gladstone has ridden OF
under the smoke OF the guns at Tel-el-KebT' The
Tories, only hope is that he may 5under IN the con-
ference. -
PRAISE FOR LORD DUFFERlN.
Lord DuAtrn shares the congratulations heaped
on SIR Garnet Woseley by IrishmcI- Whether by
the s,upidncss of the Porte. or by careful design
he kept the Turks ont of Egypt and prevented the
execution of the commission given the Sultan with
ont offending the Powers. The Times says he Is
worthy successor to Stratlord de Rcdclihc.
A PROJECT WHICH SERVED us PURPOSE
The project Of a second canal across the lsthmus
Of Sucz. The Times says has probably served its pur
pose. In Paris 1t produced scare, and Dc Les
se2s's will satisfy English opinion
NArIoNALIzATIoN OF THE LAND.
The Trades Congress has just concluded its an
nua session in Manchester. The Congress pro-
bounced in favor Of the nationalzation-oi-the-land
doctrine promulgated by Mr.. George, taken up by
Mr.. Davtt. and denounced by Nh Parnell. Mr..
Davitt IS shortly to introduce the subject 10 a
Wcst-Iud audience in London. Mr.. George has
t.aFo, fh.Vif If
cIgymen
SOCIAL SCIENCE CONGRESS.
The Social Science Congress- described as the
refuge of crotchetmongers but witch, neyerthe-
less, does much sound work, is celebrating its
tweuty-Gfth anniversary in Nottingham.
orposfD TO CHINESE LABOR
Tic proposal to introduce Chinese coolie labor
here has reused the Indignation of the London demo
Gratis who are about to appeal TO the Prime Min
i,,er 20 influence the Chinese Government to stop
the expectation. Itis questionable whe'her coolie
labor would succeed here since it is impossible, save
IA one or two disagreedble and il-paid occupations,
tOu..dcrscll the natives.
IRISH INCIDENTS.
Earl Spencer processes himself satisfied with the
evidences his recent tour afforded him of returning
peace in Ireland
Blr Grays suggestion made from Richmond Jail
In Dublin, that the American Government should
modify its duties IN favor Of Irish productions has
attracted 40 attention here. In such matter the
English Foreign Offce would have the say. and the
suggestion is obviously inpracticablo
The distrust of Mr.. Parnell among the English
Liberals ha, been increased by ths publication Of a
letter in which he insisted on the rctiremcntof the
Land League candidate for Derry to secure the de-
feat of the Soicitor-Gencral by his Tory opponent
BGADIAUGh 10 THE PEOPLE.
Mr. Bradlaugh has issued another address to the
people. He says: In this Parliament 1 viii sit.'
lie does not say how he means to doit.
TIE LONGFEILOw MEMORIAL.
The Longfellow Committee is gaining strength
All objection to the Memorial the ground Of his
being foreigner has vanished.
DARwINs THEOLOGICAL OPINIONS.
In letter written three years ago, Darwin says;
Christ and Science have nothing to do with each
,ther. | do not believe any revelation has ever
Jecn made as to the future life Everyone must
law his own conclusions from vague and contra
actory Probabilities" This is held to settle Tho
question OF his theological opinions
THEATRICAL NOTES.
AI Irving Will produce Much Ado About Moth