The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-31
A Split Among the Tories.

LONDON, July 30-A split in the Tory camp,
which threatens to become serious, was made
public last evening when Lord Randolph
Churchill declined, at the last moment to attend
great Tory meeting at Liverpool, at which he
had been advertised as one of the chief speakers
He based his refusal upon the fact that the two
Tory members Of the House for the city OF
Liverpool mad declined to support him in the
Irish policy OF the Cabinet
The morning Post and the Standard both show
discomfort from the same cause
Lord Randolph Churchill Secretary % State
for India, and the Earl of IddesleiGh tSir Stat
ford Northcote). First Lord of the Treasury, both
remained away from the banquet of the minis
ters. last night. Their absence has caused much
comment and has added to the sensation pro
duced by Lord Randolph's decision at the last
moment not to attend the great Tory meeting
yesterday. in Liverpool, where he was to he the
principal speaker The Times, sAmmenting on
the Liverpool incident and the explanation
that tie Indian secretary refused to go to Liver
pool because the two Tory members of Parlia-
ment from that city had refused to support his
t l9sh w Posy If the am nstru, ays
illustration of the lack of unity in the Conserva
tive party. The first reports about the reasons
for Lord Randolphs absence from Liverpool are
confirmed. He telegl aphed to the meeting
expression Of sympathy with the objects of the
meeting, and plainly stated that he must decline
to take part in it because the two Conservative
members from that city had, in the House of
Commons, voted in disapproval of the govern
ments policy toward Ireland. and on the
medical relief bill. The Liverpool meet,
ing was postponed because of Lord
Randophs refusal to attend. He has
agreed to 60 to Liverpool a month
from now, and address a meeting of Conserva
tives there on his own account. The excitement
in Liverpool over last nights occurrence is very
great to-day. Delegates from all sections of the
Conservative party in England have been aroused
by the incident, and have united in empowering.
Mr.. Arthur b. Forwood, one of the Tory mem
bers from Liverpool, to proceed to London IN
the name OF the party, interview Lord Ran
dolpt, and arrange to receive an address in Inv
erpoo from the Indian secretary upon his own
terms, and at his own convenience.
The Standard violently attacks Lord Ran
dolph Churchill for refusing to speak at Liver
pool because the borough members did not
support his Irish policy; says his talents are
only ordinary; calls him an impudent, over
grown, and ovt rrated schoolboy; q miserable
absurd imitation of Disraeli, without one
fftieth part of his ability; asserts
that it is time to speak out;
that Lord Salisbury must decide quickly or
Churchill, having already worked irreparable
harm, will ruin the Conservative party The
article is likely to create the greatest political
sensation that has occurred in many years
The Times says if Lord Randolph Churchill
succeeds in dragging down the Cabinet and has
made discreditable intrigues with the Parneil-
ties, the opposition may be relieved of all fears
for the next election.