New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-26
LEADING LONDON TOPICS.
,osJNG WEEK OF THE PARLIAMENTARY
SESSION.
CONDUCT OF THE LORDS AND THE lRisH-FRENcH
ArFAms-PERsoNAIs LITERARY AND ARTISTIC
IRY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.I

ro, commandment of the last hours of
,x,,atiye period namely, displays of the obstluct-
orssrvatlye instincts of the Lords. and outrage
os conduct on the part of the Irish party to make
.h.rsevss welcome to their constituents during
A.. -scass The Lords knowing they must beat
...,., n, the Scotch and English land bills, COW
AIRED their surrender by rejecting the Scotch Local
Government bill the ground of insutiicency OF
.;s for consideration, and also the Irish Regisra-
+;on hill 10 thwart ParnelPs increasing influence
and snub the Government for supporting 1t. Lord
Salisbury's surrender on the land bills was
,ba more remarkable because his futile
.msndments were passed in opposition to
Lord Richmoud's opinion. year or two
ago Lord Salisbury declared that he would lead if
the party would follow, but the most prominent
members of the party have once thrown him
overheard.
THE IRISH IN PARLIAMENT.
The Irish campaign against the Government cul-
minated in Mr.. Healys outrageous speech Sat
urday, when Mr.. Gladstone in dignifed language
protested against the use of expressions which
would uaaJne ant pathy between the two races. 1t
was thought that he would move the expulsion of
Hsay and the other offenders against the decenc
OF debate. But the Prime Munster clearly
anxious to allow latitude of discussion TO the Irish
votes, and the moderation OF his appeal produced
an effect upon subsequent circumstances of dcbae.
When Mr.. ggar. with his usual malevolent bru-
tality. cheered Mr. Gladstones remark. that bis
personal interest would only be of short Duration
most of the Irish members joined the other members
in crying "Shame" Subsequent debates showed
that the effect of Mr.. Gladstonc's powerful appeal
was only temporary.
Mr. Trevelyan's frmness and Mr.. Porters blunt
declarations that the Paruelltes do no hing to bring
guilty to justice. and sympathize only with
accused persons. have goaded the Extremists into
many outbursts of violence. Even this morning,
IN tue few minutes business before rising the Irish
assailed Mr. Trevelyan with chain of irritating
ouestous. Notw wths,anding the Irish spitefulnes,.
the Government maintain their purpose to do JUS
tics to Ireland though Earl Spencers Irish speeches
show that there is a steel sword in the velvet scab-
bard. The Government adhere 10 the policy of
concession; they intend reintroducing the Regis
traiion bill with enlarged powers early IN next
also be seriously undertaken.
The shgo election gives another proof of Mr.
Psrneps Increasing influence. shown by the
return of Mr.. Lynch. local banker. the first man
OF good social position who consented to follow Mr.
parnen.
FRENCH RELATIONS.
Notwithstanding the weeks worrying Of the Op-
position, Mr.. Gladstone maintained his stiffness
respecting Madagascar. refusing information and
discouraging discussions calculated to annoy
France Mr. GIadstoue's last declarations, that Mr.
Shaw is to have facilities for hIs defence and that
the French will quickly end the incident. which
means Mr. Shaw's release. have calmed the public
mind. and indicate private understanding be-
tween tho two countries that there shall be no
serious differences respecting Madagascar.
The necessity for France to moderate
her zeal which has so far
r6ed is shown by the check in Tonquin. the diff
Guilty of herself and China avoiding conflict, and
the warnings of the Dirito and the German press
The Tines view of the recent leader IN Bismarcks
crgas meets with general acceptance, for though
the English at present regard France suspiciously,
they consider Bismarcks brutal frankness insult.
for is only the secondclass French papers that
deserve reproof
HEALTH OF The LEADERS.
Mr.. Gladstone closes the session in far different
health than he did last year. His yvacity and
energy are as great as they were ten years ago.
Sir Stafford Norhcote on the other hand, is suffer
ing from the complaint that laid him down last re-
cess. Some Conservative papers aljege that he will
resign the Commons leadership.
THE sHAPIRA MANUsCRIPT.
Drs. Clermont and Ganneau have pletely or
'lOded Mr.. shapra's manuscript swindle. and the
puoie are saasfed that it is a clumsy forgery.
VI. Gsnncau previously exploded Shapiras Imposi-
Won upon the Berlin Government with the so-called
noaoite pottery. The exposure likely to damage
enaplra's curiosity shop in Jerusalem.
MATTHEW ARNoLDs POEMS AND PENSION.
hr Matthew Arnolds pension of ESQ. though
not greater than that granted to Lucen Bonaparte.
~ "ore deserved. Mr. Arnold's poems steadily in-
'eAse 10 favor and his healthy criticisms have ex
'''su many sham. The public are glad OF this
recognition of one of England's best poets Mr.
aiOoid Is In well-to-do circumstances
LORD RosEBERYs IoUR.
Iord kosebery prevented by Parliament from
snns direct to Australia in the ORIENT steamer.
ne VIII leave Liverpool for New-York by tho
'A'onia, and will reach Australia in November.
LITERARY AND PERSONAL
/" Is not yet certain whether Mr.. Tennyson.
u'oash Poet Laureate. has consented to fulfil the
aUtsh h.. l.to