The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-13
The French Ministry Reject the Idea of An
nexing Annam-TrOubles in the African
COlonies-Scandal in High Life.
Two Members of the Spanish Ministry
Tender Their designations.
The Cholera in Spain Shows No Abatement
Health of Emperor William-AnOther
Ridiculous Story About Gordon.
THE NEW MINISTRY.
The Conservatives Feeling Their Way-Atti-
tude of the ParnelIites.

The Conservatives Feeling Their Way-Atti-
tude of the Parnellites.
London Special.
The Ministry is doing its utmost to keep
things quiet to avoid giving offense, and to re-
move all excuse for attack and abuse. This the
ministers regard as their mission. The Liberals
had persuaded themselves and the country that
theirs was the only possible government, but
now that they have been displaced there has
been no earthquake or other dread portent, and
the nation seems to progress smoothly and sat
isfactoriiy. This is a complete gain Of Tory
prestige. The conduct of the ministers in Par
Lament is unexpectedly good Sir Michael
Hicks s-Beach, in his defects as well as in his
good qualities, makes an excellent minister. His
cold manner, frigid delivery and plain, common
place, unimag ginative diction, combine to form
the ideal British statesman, and help him to
avoid causes of offense which more brilliant
and incisive tongue and more fervid oratory
would be certain to provoke. The budget proved
complete success, by sheer force of dullness
and want of originality. It was virtually passed
on the very evening it was proposed. Lord
Randolph Churchill has met the attempts to bail
him into the oratorical eXcesses of reckless
youth by answers which were jaunty, but still
dignifed. He shows rather too much than too
little of the responsibility of his position, his
speeches being decorous to degree of amazing
dulness.
The quiet of the Irish Parliamentary party is
deliberately planned. The leaders of the party
wish to show that they can help as well as des-
troy Ministry. The tactics of the Parnellites
are carefully thought out and they are consist
ent even in their inconsistencies. Their attack
on the former ministers was not wanton, but for
a certain and definite purpose. 1t is now the
opinion OF the Parnellites that a weak Tory gov
ernment which is squeeZabe by coalition of
Parnellites and opposition Liberal will do more
for Ireland than a strong Liberal government,
hence the Irish voters in England are vigorously
organized to 60 solid for the Tories. In ireland
the contest will probably be conducted differ
ert lines. The prevalent opinion of the Par
nellites is that there is no chance that the
English Tories will entertain Irish demands until
the Orange landlord party in Ireland is
squelched. In Ireland, therefore, the Parnellites
will use their whole strength against the
Tories The reelection Of Lord Arthur Hill, in
County Down, was distinct Parnellite defeat,
for which various causes are assigned Some
Parnellites regret that attempt made to
arouse the Nationalist feeling. Mr.. Sexton was
proceeding to Down for that purpose, but while
on his way he received telegram from there
saying that victory was certain, and he turned
back. Others explain that the Nationalsts did
poll largely, and that defeat was due to Liberal
abstenton.. Meantime Ireland is tranquil. and
Carnarvon has written to his friends rejoicing
over his courteous reception.