New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-09
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
THE DEBATE ON THE ToNQUN CREDIT
BILL.
HICKS PAcHA's DEFEAr-CABINET MATTERs-Mh'
GoscHEN's DEcLINATIoN.

HICKS PkCHA'S DEFEAT-CABINET MAIIEho-NH'
GoscHEN's DEcLINAT1oN
IBY clYIE TO TIE TRIBUNE.l
LONDON, Dec. S.--No differences can De drawn
rom Yesterdays unfinished debate on the Ionqu'n
credit bill in the French Chamber. The Paris
correspondents expect that the credit Will De Voteu'
but drop ominous hints of an accompanying Vo'e o'
consure on NJ Ferry. more of whose dupncl'ies anu
dscentons stare them in the face as they turn over
tbe Yellow Book The Bourse's dispatches last
MAY prove that the Ministers were fully informed
and were explicitly warned of the certainty that
the Chinese were determined to resist further
French incursions in Tonquin, and were able to
offer formidable opposition. further dispatch
from Marquis Tseng, not included In the yellow
Book. and the existence of which was denied by
the Ferry journals. appeared to-day, dated Decem-
her 8. expressing the hope that Admiral
Courbet would be ordered not to ap-
proach Bac-Ninh or SOntay and declaring
that such an act would be deemed by
China as inconsistent with French professions OF
desire for peace. The French official journals
nevertheless during the week kept repeating that
China was ready to abandon those positions and
that Admiral Courbets expected attack was de-
layed despite the pressure from Prime Minister
Ferry.
LACK OF ENERGY IN EGYPT.
Bits of evidence continue to come from Egypt
confirming the destruction of Hicks Pacha's army.
Baker Pacha remains at Cairo hurrying forward
reluctant troops. The transport facilities are deh-
cient, the English and Egyptian authorities alike
showing lack of energy There appears to be
slight hope of saving KhartOum.
DENYING DIVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
The oratorical duel between Lord Harrington and
Mr. Chamberlain continues the critics nferring from
Lord Hartington's moderation and Mr.. Chamber
lain's audacity that the Radical programme is
likely to carry the day in the Cabinet Every
Ministerial speaker denies any division IN the
Cabinet. Mr. Chamberlain himself calmly declaring
that he is quite unaware of any, hut Lord Salisbury
In an amusing speech at Watford on Thursday
,atalogued the contradictions between the public
statements by members of the Cabinet on franchise
and other questions, and predicted Lord Hartlng-
son's ultimate surrender. The Tories threaten to
,uestion the Ministers at the opening of the session
IS to whether they will accept or reject Mr..
Chamberlains declaration in favor Of manhood
mffrage. Mr.. Childers while protesting to be un-
,be to disclose Cabinet purposes, asserts posi-
lively that reform in the London municipality will
accompany a reformed franchise at the next session.
Among all these speeches BIZ. Treveyan's on
Ireland is really the most important, embodylng
A,l 4ba ubola cuppaSsful defence
ihe Irish policy of the Government, and giving an
Encouraging account of the economical condition of
Ireland, where rents are paid regularly Out
ages have diminished and bOycotting has ceased,
md there are signs of agricultural prosperity
n every province
A RECEPTION TO LORD RossMoRE.
The political condition must be described
n far different terms, recent events in Ulster
md elsewhere showing that nothing but
he Queens Government stands between Ireland
md civil war. An enthusiastic public reception
was given to Lord Rossmore yesterday at Mon
.ghan, q crowded meeting protesting against his
emoval from his position Commissioner of the
Peace as an insult to loyal subjects in Ireland.
Ulster pretty plainly sympathizes with Lord Ross
more, and is puzzled because the Government CEN
lures him.
THE sPEAKRRsBIP OF THE COMMONS.
Mr. Goschen's final refusal to accept the Speaker
hip of the House of Commons saves irst-class
statesman to active public life The extreme radi-
,as would have been happy to see so able and mod
crate Liberal shelved. Arthur Peel has consented
10 accept the post, for which, though not IN the
front rank of politicians he is quite good enough.
THE MESSAGE AND CARIIsLE's ELECTION.
The Presidents message arouses but anguid in
crest and the comments without point. Mr..
carisles election was first telegraphed here a
decisive triumph for free trade The English press
earning prudence from repeated delusons, received
Ehe news with cautious hopefulness. The Economist,
while conceding the improbability of tariff legisla
don at this session of Congress- sangune enough to
Expect that before long a decided step will be
made toward free trade. Reflection confirms the
irst English view of the Suez canal agreement. 1t
3 fairly satisfactory compromise of the financial
md administrative disputes, leaving political ques-
ions and NJ. de Lessepss claim to the monopoly to
se included in future settlement,
Mr.. TENNYsON AND THE PEERAGR.
Conflicting reports appeared at intervals during
DE week respecting Mr.. Tennyson and the peerage.
is assured on high authority that the offer was
mquestionaby made six weeks ago. Mr.. Tenny-
on fully Intends to accept though the question is
imposed to be complicated by the recent engage
nent of his eldest son to young lady with every
admirable quality. but without fortune. There Is
srather strong public feeling against his accept
mce on the ground of incongruity between Mr..
rennyson's peculiar claims to distinction and the