New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-27
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
PROPOSALS FOR A EUROPEAN CONfEh-
nv 0FNCE-EGYPTIAN COMPLICATIONS.
An EXPLOSION OF FRENCH HHosTIuTY-MiNisThhlAl
CONTRADICTIONS RESPECTING GORDON
Try CABLE TO TIE TRIBUNE

have been delayed, ana the oohsui'''i'' w.
proceeding. 1t is now reported that Mr. Vincent
fixes the minimum loan required at $40O0O,OOO
instead of $3O,OOOOO0.
FRENCH CRITICISMS.
From the beginning of the week there has been
mn explosion in the French press of ferocous hos
tility TO England the Republique FTdnodtse ana the
Ddbdts taking the lead in a fresh demand that Eng
land shall respect French interests In Egypt ana
ignoring the deliberate refusal of France OF the
English invitation two since to join In enlorc
ing them. The R6pWJliQue even suggests that
France shall assume the Egyptian debt and pre-
tends to believe that England is in a state of de-
cadence This demonstration, though ostenslbly
due to the weakness Of English policy is under
stood here to be really inspired by the Hauto
Finance of Paris staggering under the load OF
Egyptian bonds which it has never succeeded IN
Inducing the public to buy The R@pa6hque to-day
takes still menacing tone, and insists that
the mere assembling of any European conference
opens the whole Egyptian question
GENERAL GoRDoNs PLIGHT
The Ministerial statements respecting General
Gordon leave the public IN condition of complete
mystifcation. Mr.. Gladstone announced on Mon
dav that KhartOum hemmed IN by hostile
tribes but not surrounded. On Thursday he de-
elared that there was no military or other danger
threatening Khartoum, yet admitted that the
Government were under obligations to provide for
General Gordon's safety. Lord Edmond Fitz-
maurice in the mean time described Mr. Power, the
Consular Agent at Khartoum, as being IN great
peril. When asked, he declined to say what peril
besets Mr.. Power from which General Gordon is
free Mr. Gladstone admits that Berber IS IN
danger. but believes that the fall of Berber will
cause no essential change at Khartoum, although
there are two thousand refugees from KhaTtOum
in Berber Mr.. Gladstone, answering a question
after two days notice and two protracted Cabinet
Councils makes a statement in reference to the
relief of Berber, from which directly contrary IN
ferences are drawn by The Times and The Standard
The papers throughout the Kingdom equally
puzzled, some of them applaudng the supposed
sanction given to a mixed Anglo-Egyptian ex-
pedltion and others protesting against refusal
General Gordons millionaire appeal meanwhile
elicits general response from the public. The Times
md other papers saying that they are overwhelmed
with letters offering subscriptions, which they
decline to receive, holding the Government respon-
sbe for General Gordons safety.
Nubar's resignation is again reported to be i'm
minent, Nubar. like General Gordon, is appealing
from everybody in the Ministry to the English
people and announcing through The Times that he
must be allowed to administer in his own way
country that is rapidly falling into anarchy, or
else must resign.
A PROTECuONIsT TRIUMPH.
Parliament reassemblcd on Monday after the
Easter vacation only to waste another week.
Little real business has been done. The Ministerial
defeat on Tuesday on the Cattle Plague Bill was
protectionist victory. The Government every
member of which Is STEPPED to the lips in pledges
70 free trade, gives way and sanctions an amend
mcnt compelling the Privy Council TO exclude
cattle from every country where it is not satisfied
both with the sanitary condition of cattle and with
the sufiicency of the laws for regulating the i'm
port and export of cattle, and for preventing the
spread of the disease. This completely shifts the
burden of proof and might prohibit the importa-
tion of cattle from Illinois because the disease ex-
listed in Texas. To prevent this anomaly the Min
listers insert in the bill "country or specified
part thereof" avowedy for the benefit Of the
United states.
TIE BUDGET SPEECH.
The Budget, introduced by Mr. Chders in an
able speech, shows slightly more favorable state
ofthe finances than was expected, but no important
tax will be RENTED. 1t has excited the usual
criticisms on points and details 1t proposes no
attempt to improve the present unjust system of
1cyyiug the income tax. The proposal to debase
the gold coinage will be resisted. The plan for
converting certain consols and reducing interest is
well received in the city, especially at the Stock
Exchange, where active speculation has resulted.
THE EARTHQUAKE.
Scientific people agree that the Colchester earth
quake is the greatest that has occurred since
Elizabetls reig.. The damage and distress, espe-
cally in neigIboring villages, are considerable
that relief movement is organizing.
THE GREELY RELIEF EXPEDITION.
The Standard to-day discusses the GIcely Relief
Expedition in an elaborate article. 1t thinks the
American naval authorities show meagre knowledge
OF Arctic exploration, and expects that some of the
published orders must from their crudity be al
tered before the ships sail. 1t condemns the de
pision to place the Alert at Littcton Island. 1t
believes that the Greely party. if it reached Cape
Sabine in boats, would remain there 1t concludes
that on the whole he is probably at this moment
safe and well at Lady Franklin Bay, and possibly
has reached Upernavik The article bears
internal evidence of being prepared by hiqh
Arctic authority.
MR. LOWELL ON MR. BROWNTNo