New-York tribune., 1885-07-12
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
WEEK OF TRUCE-LORD sALlsBUkrs
MODERATION.

.nsroxr,s FAVORABLE COMMENTS UPON
THE GOVERNMENTS POLICY THE ioi"H'
rruMprNG THE IRISH CARD.
TpY CABLE To THE TRiBuNE.I
,oxpoS. July 11.-This has been week OF truce.
lord Salisbury justified the anticipation OF his
,r;euds who predicted that he would astonish 'he
..nn,rv bv his moderation. His statement IN the
,,ouse of Lords on Monday extorted deserved eco
;ums from his isopponents by its dignity, good sense
and good will to all the world. and by the coi'p'o'0
.bsence of buster and menaccs. IL reassurcu
ro,e;yn Powers by an acknowledgment OF the oo-
to, of the new Ministry to fulfil all pledges OF
the old Ministry.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC POLICY.
,r... ho sa;d about Russia is regarded as an i'm
r,;ed apology for recent offensive language ho
has convinced Europe that no obstacle Is now
likely TO retard the final agreement between HuSSi"
md England. His eulogy on the khedive maue
,onorable amends for Lord Randolph Church'irs
.o,,oss ,nvectve in former days and silenced cur
rent rumors that this Ministry means TO deposo
Tewfk and restore Ismail. His admission that IL is
now too late to rescind the policy of the abandon
mept of the Soudan quiets Radical fears Oh inc IT,
turn of the English troops southwark.
Lord Salisbury contented himself with generali-
ties on both the main questions OF loreish
nocv. pleading want of time to take definite deci-
sops. His tone on domestic affairs was equanS
ssd.tive. The session will be wound up at tie
earliest moment He repudiated with humorous
;raicnation the suggestion that the Ministry
wanted to postpone the general election
MR.. GLADsToNE's srf ECH.
The effect of these declarations came out clearly
In Mr. Gladstones speech on the following nien' III
the House of Commons, nominally in reply TO sir
Michael Hicks Beach but really comment on LORD
c.,;.h,rv,s far more authoritative deliverance.
He confirmed all that Lord Salisbury said about
English pledges to the Ameer and the piedges
from Russia to abandon its claim to ZuihKar Ass
Mr. Gladstone believes that there is no serious di-
ferepce between himself and Lord Salisbury even
about Egypt.
MIR. Gladstone professod surprise at Lord Carnar-
von,s confidence in his ability to govern lieiahu
without those valuable and equitable provisions
of the Crimes Act which the Liberals ntenoed u
re-enact. He chafied the Tories with having on
listed Mr. Parnells help which the Liberals had
bcen unable to secure, but wished them godspeed
ia their career. He renewed his promise 10 sup
mort the Go vernment in every wise effort
Lord Randolph Churchill, evidently taken by
surprise. offered the Acknowledgements OF the Min-
;strv for Mr. Gladstono's consderatc, even mag
unanimous treatment.
SMOOTH wATER FOR THE MINISTRY
Everything has since gone smoothly. Ihe House
agreed to the proposal to give the Ministry all the
nights but Fridays. The conviction is general that
there will be no further conflict in the Commons
both parties preferring to appeal directly to the
country. Sir Wilfrid Lawson's proposed vote OF
censure of the Ministry was laughed ont of the
House.
LIBERAL DETECTION.
Liberal doubts about their expected overwhem-
ing majority at the coming election are strength
ened by Lord Arthur Hills victory in County
Down over Liberals and Nationalsts combined
Mr.. John Morley in q speech strangely violent for
him declares that the only hope OF Liberal pre-
nonderance over the coalition consists in electRg
fifty out of sixty metropolitan members
IRELAND TO BE CoNCILIATED.
Lord Carnarvon's announcement on Monday in
the House of Lords that there would be no more
coercion preceded by twenty-four hours his state
entry in Dublin and insured him cordial recep-
ton. He carries out to the letter his pledge to
trust in the Irish people, dispensing Win
IN la
about Dublin This courageous faith produces the
best impression. Cancellation is the order of the
day. the Tories as usual truinping the Liberal
card
MR.. BRADLAUGH-THE BUDGET.
The other political incidents are more exciting
than important. Mr. Bradaugh succeeded in re-
ducing the majority against him. but remains out
side the House. of which he is legally a member.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beac deals with the budget
OF the lines expected, leaving taxes as they were
and CARRYING over four millions sterling to next
year.
The financial sensation Of the year Is the discov-
cry of mistake of moro than four million dollars
10 the Admiralty accounts.
LIBERAL CRITICISM.
The Duke of Argylps elaborate attack on his
former colleagues yesterday in the House OF Lords
drew neat answer from Lord Rosebery, whom he
singled out for criticism. 1t produces little i'm
preston on the country.
Mr. PmELPs's NEAT SPEECHES.
Mr.. Pbelps's latest public appearance was at
luncheon as the guest of tho Government OF Dull
wich College to meet the president and council OF
the Royal Academy. He made an obviously i'm