New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-14

,nerial at W0OlWlcn NJ V"lAD0 -.
in Nice. In Rome 125 arrests nave Do1u
made for high treason, The floods IN oou'n
Hungary have assumed greater propor'ions'
TOPICS IN THE BRITISH CAPITAL
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE'l
1oxnox Ian. 13.-Lord Granvilles Note TO the
European Powers which was presented a' "'""-
boul yesterday. gives great satisfaction Contrary
20 ,s,eral expectation it sketches the entire plan
of reconstruction in Egypt. The cardinal features
ora the abolition of the Control, the appointment OF
q Furopean Finance Minister to assist the hhediVe'
ond the plans for the freedom of the Suez canal
The latter have been already approved a' Deii'"'
Vienna and Rome, The Porte is known 10 10 iho'V
ooncSliatory It has entirely changed Its attl'uue
snce the abandonment of Arabis trial. and is graft
fed by Lord Granvlle's desire to recognize 'no
sultan,s position in Egypt Berlin heartily up
proves of the abolition of the Control The frenoh
nress IS irriated and the Duclerc Cabinet sulien'
Rome strongly desires TO be in accord with Eng
land the Italians preferring English financial ad-
mnistration to French.
NO CONFERENCE NEEDED.
This Note offers no point for confer
ence. England felt her way beforehand anu
Bismarck is favorable to anything she can &C
comnl,sb. The Suez Canal scheme seems to havs
been already accepted and will probably be ratiheu
at an early date.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE.
Political interest is now largely centred on the
,alations of England and France. The isolation OF
the latter is complete Gambettas death is already
influencing affairs for the advantage OF England
since in spite of their chagrin, both the Frencn
press and the Government recognize the futilty OF
opposing England. French obstinacy is again de-
feating itself By refusing joint military interyen-
tion France excluded herself from the right of aid
ing in the settlement. BY declining the presidency
of the reformed debt commission which was sug-
eested by England, she permits Englishmen
to control all the finances of Egypt
The issue of this impGsse is uncertain
Probably the door is still open to France to accept
the presidency of the debt commission.
THE ZULU QUESTION STILL UNSETTLED.
Lord Kimberleys policy In South Africa causes
grave anxiety. Cetewayo's arrival at Durnford
creates no enthusiasm among the Zulus, who are
still hiding women aud cattle Colonistssre equally
disturbed at the prospect. The Home Government
10 also annrehensiye and is contemplating the dis
patch of troops. 1t Is possible that Lord Derby
NAV considerably modify his predecessors plans.
Mr.. GLADsToNEs CONDITION.
Mr.Gladstones illness is the chief subject of home
interest His illness is solely due to cold and to
the want of sleep The latter is serious since hlth-
,erto Mr. Gladstone has commanded sleep at WILL
like Bonaparte. Mr.. Gladstone has always been
able to sleep anywhere and at any time The family
are not anxious respecting him. and no doctor is In
regular attendance. Avoidance of work and O
change to southern climate are expected to effect
o complete restoration of his health.
DISAPPOINTMENT AT MIDLOTHIAN.
The abandonment of the Midlothian campai gr
causes great DISAPPOINTMENT but Mr. GladStonet
special Journey to Midlothian has pleased his con-
stituents though it cannot supply that revelation
of Ministerial policy which was indicated in Mr.
Gladstones letter to Lord Roseberv
IRISH AFFAIRS.
Numerous arrests by the Dublin police consequent
on reports of new murder plot have created frest
anxiety here, but the affair appears to DO only an
other effort to shake off the authorities, who ART
gradually gaining the upper hand. 1t is satisfactory
to learn that the Government arc getting at th
secrets Of the conspirators and have prevented th
execution of plot
Meanwhile the Government are seeking to appoin
an Irishman Under Secretary at Dublin Castle.
Is hoped that some well-known Irish Liberal mem
ber will. accept the position.
The distress among the peasantry is increasing
but in spite of the clamors of the Nationalsts an
the better informed representations Of the Roma
Catholic Bishops the Government decline to civ
out relief or to institute public works. The presen
mild weather favors this decision.
THE GHOST OF JOYCE.
The ghost of Miles Joyce the murderer. is tn
latest witness against Saxon tyranny. AS the wsrC
srs of Galway Jail have made application for
transfer to another prison. 1t Is probable that tn
ghost carries q musket aud uses threats. Lor
Spencer has personally undertaken the mainteI
aDee of the two bows, who are the only remainin
members of the Joyce family massacred in Count
Galway.
MR. PLAYFAR's SUCCESSOR.
1t s generally believed that Sir Arthur ot"a
member for Rochester, will succeed the ht' ho'
Lyon Playfair as Deputy Speaker and Chairman
Committees Sir Arthur Otway is popular ana