New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-20

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The unanimity with which the Liberal Confer
enCe at Leeds adopted o resolution in favor Of the
abolition of Parliamentary Oaths shows how etfec-
tive was the remarkable speech delivered by Mr..
Gladstone on this subject during the last session Of
Parliament. That speech has been published in
pamphlet form and widely circulated throughout
the United Kingdom Not only have the arguments
advanced by him convinced the progressive mem
bers of his party that affirmation ought to be legal
lied, but they have even prejudiced them against
Parliamentary oaths altogether. One of the most
singular features of the Bradlaugh controversy is
the futility of any attempt to exclude the member
for Northampton, if he should happen to be re-
elected by his shoemaking constituency. The pres
ent Parliament can take COgnizance of his decara-
tons on this subject made during the first two ses-
siOns. new Parliament cannot do this. If Mr..
Bradlaugh goes to the bar after general election
and offers to take the oath, he must be allowed to
do it. A new Parliament cannot be cognizant of
various matters of conscience on which the present
Parliament has presumed to act.
The Buffalo Courier protests too much to be of
any service to the gentleman for whom it protests.
The protest we have in mind Is a column and
quarter long, and is designed to convince people
that the Democratic candidate for Secretary OF
State is not q PrOhibitiOnist or anything OF the
sort.
The rectorshp of the Rev. H. G. Potter, which
closes to-day by his conservation to the Assistant
BishOprc of the Diocese of New-YOrk has been one
of marked success; and he will carry with him in
his new sphere the respect and goodwill of all
sects. 1t is the common impression that such
parishes as Grace Church are chiefly clubs, where
fashionable and wealthy people meet decorOusly on
Sunday. This is a serious error. Grace Church IS
fair representative of the wealthy churches of this
city; and is conspicuous among them all for noble
record. of aggressive Christian work. In an age
where there are many instances of wealth I'M
properly yiciously used, 1t is pleasant to DO
able to state n fact like this. TO Dr. Potters ability
and tact much Of this successful work is due, and
the parish which be has left will be fortunate to
find pastor who can wiseycarry it on.
1t looks as if the canals of the State must 60
unless they manage TO rid themselves of Democratic
msmanagcmcnt.
The variety Of articles found in the valises Of the
suspected dynamite iends who have been arrested
az Halifax prccludcs the assumption that eXplo-
siyc machinery has been carried into the Provinces
from the United States. Clocks, rubber swimming
suits and wire goods are dutable and would have
been seized by the vgant customs officials on the
frontier, even if the mysterious Irish-Americans
could have succeeded in conceang the dynamite
cartridges in their hats up their trousers legs.
The cousprators may have crossed the border with
a foul purpose but the material of war must have
been purchased in Nova Scotia. What they are
suspected Of having attempted is not made clear.
Tho fuses and dynamite nit together agents Of
destruction; the cloc1-work and wire suggest
mine and the rubber swimming suit implies that 1t
was a submarine affair to be arranged by some eN-
pert Irish Boyton. But unfortunately there IS no
steamer due at or departing from Halifax which
the wicked Fcnans would have any interest IN
blowingup. The Marquis of Lansdowne is eX-
pcctcd at Quebec and the Marquis of Lone and the
Princess Louise take their departure from the same
port The supposed dynamite hcnds may turn out
to be patent agents in disguise.
The Ncw-Jcrsey Republicans are making strong
nominations in the Senatorial counties. In Allan
tic John Gardner who has served for six years with
rare efficiency and who was President Of the Senate
az the last session. has been once moro called TO the
candidacy by unanimous request. The state should
be congratulated on the prospect Of securing once
more for its legislative councils tho services Of such
a clear thinker and vigorous debater.
Thanks to the fine distinctions of the law, it is
pu,-ihc 70 commit q murder, under fayoring cir
cum,tauccs and yet pay small price for the priv
Hrgr. Policeman Mcnamara who killed young
smith with one blow of his club, cannot be SEN
fenced under the verdict ofassault in the third de-
gree. to an imprisonment of moro than one year
In Connecticut a man and his wife aud son, who
had caused the death of q woman relative by the
gros-cst neglect and cruelty, and had been found
guilty of manslaughtcC, were sentenced only 10
three and six mouths imprisonments with me
of one dollar each. These things are calculated to
oh, - 70, ha han A. p
which was little too straightforward feel like
fool.
Someone has been complaining in the papers that
the engineers on the elevated roads will sometimes
for a bribe. accelerate the speed of trains This
evidence that the speed can be accelerated will be
gratefully received by the public which would be
very glad to see it accelerated some moro The
Third Avenue line, for example, might be spurred
up until it ran at a respectable dog-trot.
James O'Bren's independent Democratic cam
paiyn for Register does not appear to be thriving
The cx-SheriiI. cX-State Senator and cX-CongTess-
man continues to ornament his headquarters, and 10
uolpt out TO simple visitors the few ward hcclers
who lounge about as leading citizens These
substantial members Of the community are heart
and soul in the great work of oyerthrowing the
Bosses or at least Mr.. Ol}ricn says So lie
seems scrcucly unconscious that the time for INN
and for his methods has gone by. He was possibly
of some value in turning out of office men even
moro selfish and INSCRIPTIONS than himself But
reform movements do not need such tools any longer
and the only uso that it seems possible now TO
mako of Jimmy" is to set him mp as terrible
example" of the sort Of men who once governed
this city.
If Governor Clcvcland's foresight had been as