St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-12
BRITISH POLITICS.
Asking Questions of Gladstone in


Parliament.
LONDON, June 11.-Gladstone was asked
In the house of commons this evening by
William Johnston CONSERVATIVE if it was
true, as reported, that the Earl of Aber-
deem, Irish viceroy, during his recent visit
to Cork, had knelt at the altar of the Cath
Ollie cathedral in that city. Mr.. Gladstone
replied that it the Earl of Aberdeen had
done the kneeling of which he was accused
he Mr.. Gladstone) was not aware of it.
he added: TIVE must decline to institute
an Inquiry into such question. It lights
the fires of religious discord. 1 can saw.
however, that have never known better
Christian nor more perfect Protestant than
the Earl OF Aberdeen Mai. Edward James
Saunderson, Conservative, asked whether
sworn inquiry would be held concerning
the causes of the Belfast riots. Mr.. Glad
stone answered that Mr.. Manley, chief sec
ratary for Ireland, was at present in Dublin
for the purpose of instituting an inquiry
into those grave occurrences. The govern
ment were unable to anticipate the decision
they might arrive at when Mr. Manley fin
lshed his examination. Nh. Thomas Sex
ton (Nationalist), member for South Sligo,
asked if the government possessed of adj
THE BELFAST RIOTING.
Mr.. Childers, home secretary, replied
that the only kilograms received from Mr..
Manley were those stating that no fatal re-
suits had ensued when he telegraphed from
the rlotlng of last evening, that but
one policeman had been reported shot.
that there were now LOGO constables
and $50 soldiers at Belfast. A later tele-
gram stated that the police had been
obliged to fire on the mob, of whom several
were seriously wounded. The taverns in
Belfast. Mr.. Childers said, would be closed
IN the evening during the excitement, and
orders had been given to prevent assem-
blageS in the streets. The house agreed to
give the government business precedence
during the remainder of the session. Mr..
Gladstone, i'll answer to a request for a
more explicit statement concerning the re-
assembling of parliament, said: 81 wish
to restate clearly what [ said yesterday re-
specting the reassembling of parliament. If
when the elections are over. it be found
that the country does not approve of the
policy of the government respecting the
future government of Ireland, or if there
remains room for doubt on the question.
then the new parliament will be assembled
forthwith
CHAMBERLAIN'S ELECTORAL MAIFEsTo
was made public this evening. 1t declares
that the governments Irish proposals have
been condemned in advance by every Liberal
statesman of the country.
What the Liberal leaders last November
solemnly and seriously declared unsafe
continues the manifesto. 1.-THE premier has
now undertaken. The Irish land
lord of all the classes affected are alone sub
jected to exceptional consideration
nrl 10 hrt1n <@II
union was due to shameful corruption. 1t is
to be hoped that the act of separation is not
to be purchased by the most gigantic bribe
ever offered to the opponents of any legisa-
ton. The alternative proposals
increase the number of owners of land. es-
tablise complete system of popular local
government alike in its main features for
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. en-
aiding each to exercise greater influence in
its local administration, and in legislation for
their special needs and requirements, with
the imperial parliament supreme over oil
This will satisfy the national aspiration of
England and Scotland. Ireland's national as
piratlons are not stronger, nor are they en-
titled to more sympathy.
SIR CHARLES dixie,
NJ. P. for Chelsea, has issued manifesto
to his constituents referring to the Irish
question. He says that he believes the
choice lies between coercion and a large
measure of autonomy for Ireland, and that
he prefers the latter policy.
although he says 81 supported the Sec
ond reading Of the home-rule bill do not
agree with the home details of Mr. Gladstone's
schemes. Still [ believe that the Irish are en-
titled to elective control of Irish affairs 1t
behooves Conservatives to do the utmost to
prevent Gladstone from getting $50 seats in
addition to the eighty-six Parnellites. Con-
servatives must avoid three-cornered con-
tests and must support liberal unionist
against a home-ruler wherever Conserya-
tive has no chance Of election.
FOR GLADSTONE CANDIDATES.
GLASGOW, June 1.-THE Scottish Lib
eral federation has issued a manifesto to
the liberal electors of Scotland, urging
them to support i'll the coming elections
none but Gladstone candidates.
The federation has engaged st. Andrews
hall, the largest in the city, for mass
meeting on June %, at which Mr.. Glad
stone will deliver an address and Lord
Roseberry will preside.
The Midlothian unionists sent deputa-
ton to wait on the Marquis of Harrington
to-day to ask him to assist them in
putting forward unionist to oppose Mr..