New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-24
TOPICS OF THE WEEK IN LONDON.

TOPICS IdE w I1K1h AN AN~'NS-"
IBY GABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.i
JoNpoN. June 23-The simultaneous arrival IN
London of the Chinese and Malagasy ENJOYS rouses
fresh irritation In France where it is still believed
that England is encouraging opposition to France
IN both Madagascar and Tonquin. There is no
reason to suppose that Lord Granville INTENDS
taking any steps except to protect British trade
which is already menaced in the Chinese and lndian
Seas. English condemnation of the seizure Oh
Tamatave is more strongly expressed privately than
publicly; but the Ministerial opinion that there is
ground for interference remains as before. English
interests in China are large that if Marquis
Tsena asks for friendly mediation with France 1t
will propably be granted.
MR. BRIGHT AND THE TORIES.
The Tories gained nothing by their attempt to
subiect Mr. Bright to discipline in the House OF
Commons for language uttered by him at Birming-
ham, but succeeded only in fixing the attention OF
the country upon his accusation that an alliance for
purposes of obstruction has been formed between
themselves and the Irish rebels. Nor did Mr.
Brght's definition of alliance as combined
the House. by refusing to treat as breach of privi-
lege implicitly sanctioned. Sir Stafford Northcote's
denial of completely in obstruction was readily ac-
cepted so far as himself was concerned; but 1t does
not touch Mr. Brights statement which everybody
knows to be perfectly true.
The remark about "Irish rebels" passed practi-
cally without challenge. Mr.. Brighps offer to with
draw the word il the Irish members would affirm
their loyalty elected response except insults.
WORK IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The business of the House has made little pro-
gress except the Corrupt Practices bill, which has
been cleverly and patiently conducted by the
Attorney General past the most knotty points.
The withdrawal of the Criminal Code bill. due to
systematic obstruction in the Grand Committee. is
a success over which the confessed obstructives
like Lord Randolph Churchill openly exUlt. Pre-
diciions of the breakdown of the committee system
abound, and it is understood that MIR. Parnell re-
CARDS the committees as furnishing more favor
able field for obstructive tactics than the House
ITSELF but the Ministers not in the least inclined
to abandon them. Mr. Chamberlain is confident
bills through committee IN reasonable time.
Mr. ParnelPs departure indicates confidence in
the efficiency of his Tory allies in obstruction His
support of Mr.. Healy's csndidature in Monaghan is
one result of the peace patched up between them.
Ulster Liberals say 1t was mistake 10 allow MI.
Givans resignation; the prospect OF electing
Liberal successor to him is gloomy.
The overwhelming defeat OF Mr.. Taylors anti
vaccination motion on Tuesday puts quietus for
theprescnt upon mischieyous and ignorant agta"
tion The vote was due largely to Mr. Playfairs COM
pete statement OF the results Of medical and sani-
tarv SCIENCE. and Sir Charles Dilkes vindica:iOn
Of the administration of the existing act.
Mr. McCarthy's bill to abolish the Irish Viceroy-
atty and appoint an Irish Minister with seat in
Parliament is practically proposal to hand over
the government of Ireland to Mr Parnell.
TOPICS IS THE UPPER HOUSE.
Lord Granville parried neatly enough Lord Sails
bury's question in the House OF Lords, whether Mr.
Chamberlan's Birmingham programme was really
the Ministerial programme, but Lord Salisbury ex-
pressed the general feeling that Cabinet Minister
ougat not to outbd his colleagues by a public
declaration in favor of more democratic scheme
than the Ministry as a body. is prepared to sane
ton.
The Deceased Wfe's Sister continues to occupy the
attention of the Lords where the Earl of Dalhouse
Oh Tuesday safely piloed the bill through the
mittee. The CIericas vainly tried to induce the
ouuonents of the measure to challenge fresh vote
on the main issue and failed equally in their at
temus TO strike out the. retrospective provisions.
The Church organs and Bishops are engaged in
lively dispute as 70 whether the latter abridged
their speeches in order to allow the Prince OF Wales
to 90 to dinner.
ELECTION OF MR.. BUXTON.
The Liberal success in the Peterborough election
was foreseen. The Torres only chance was gone
when the Radical candidate retired Mr.. Sydney
Buxton, who was elected by the usNal Liberal ma
lority in an unusually large poll, is among the
youngest and most promising members of we'll
known anti-slavery and philsnthropic family.
THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.
Rumors ara afoat that the majority of the Chan
mel Tunnel Committee will report in favor Of the
bcheme Mr. Brighrs violent attack upon its oppo-
nents, and unrsasoning appeal in behalf OF the |
tunnel, meet with little response from the public
and contrast unfavoraby with carefully considered
arguments against tho scheme like Lord Woseey's |
Testimony is now closed, but the only thing ccr-