The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-17
INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY MORNINGS,
Ave minutes. and concluded amid great ap-

Ave minutes, and concluded amid great ap-
plause
Mr. Gladstones proposals do not imply new
issue OF fl60, 600 in three e-per-cents but OF
only f50.000,000 from the f1S0 600, 600 in new
threes already authorized
Following Mr.. Gladstone, Mr.. Chamberlain
read the letter which he sent to MIR. Gladstone
rendering his resignation as member OF the
Cabinet. In the letter, Mr.. Chamberlain stated
that Mr.. Gladstone's policy would throw heavy
addition to the national debt. and probably an
immediate increase of taxation, not to secure
the union Of the kingdom, but to purchase sepa-
ration. Mr.. Chamberlain then went on to say
tnat the land proposals. although they had been
modified since he had left the Cabinet,
Great Britain, without sufficient security
for the loans advanced. The bill was
calculated not so much to benefit the tenants as
= sop for the landlords Although only t50,
00O, 600 was to be issued, the option to sell was
offered to landlords holding lands valued at
tlo0, 100000. Supposing that the full number
of options to sell should be accepted. how would
all the money be provided He opposed the bill
on principle, because it specially protected the
landlords. If the Irish Parliament was to be
intrusted with the protection Of the commercial
classes, and the maintenance of social order.
why could it not be trusted to protect the land
lordsf The government was putting on Ireland
a burden which no Irish member could declare
right The Irish people would regard the bar
gain as one imposed by foreign
country, and would be justified in
taking the first opportunity to repudiate
it II the bargain should be repudiated, how
would 1t be enforced2 The government could
not disregard the risk to the British taxpayer.
Under the increasing depression in trade, hun
dreds OF thousands Of hard workers in England
would probably be thrown out of employment.
While refusing to assist deserving crofters in
tt,oN N1a;r of he
lish laborer could the government consistently
grant large sums for the benefit Of the Irish
peasantry9 ICheers.
In conclusion. Mr. Chamberlain said he was
stones policy. If the land proposals should be
sufficiently modified, he would be happy to be
relieved of the duty Of continuing his present
attitude of opposition.
Mr.. Parnell said that, not having had Mr..
Cham berlans advantage of the Cabinet seat, he
was not prepared TO express too-c0nhdent opin-
ion upon the merits and demerits of the scheme
until he had seen the provisions Of the bill. Mr..
Chamberlain had spoken in deservedly compli-
mentary terms of Mr.. Davitt and had expressed
desire to know the latters opinion of the land
purchase BILL Mr. Parnell assured Mr.. Cham
herlain that Mr.. Davitt would not act
from motives OF personal spite or
jealousy [Parnelte cheers], but solely
out of regard for Ireland. To the speaker it ap-
peared that the appointment of a receiver-general
was unnecessary and absurd. because, according
to the Premiers statement the receipts from the
customs and excise duties in Ireland will amount
TO within f20 600 of the total amount payable
by Ireland to the imperial exchequer Would it
not be sufficient security if England took lien
upon the revenue collected by Irish authority, in
the event of the customs falling to
yield a sum sufficient to meet the
imperial chargesi The appointment of
a receiver general would be most offensive to
Ireland, because it would show a reluctance to
trust Irishmen even for such small sum as
EGO, 600. The object of the Irish members was
not to make the measure party question, but,
by yielding as much as possible to SETTLE once
for all, this troublesome, difficult and dangerous
matter. If the Irish landlords threw out the
measure he hoped the offer to assist them with
English credit would not be renewed. but that
the bill for the government of Ireland would be
pressed forward by itself.
Mr. Morley announced that the bill would he
in the members hands on Monday. Permission
was given to introduce the bill, and the second
reading was fixed for May Is.
Mr.. Gladstone's statement of the provisions of
his Irish land bill lacked completeness and clear
ness, even the Parnellites remaining silent DUR
ing its delivery. In the course of his remarks
the Premier said: II am strongly impressed with
the belief that it is not possible for Parliament
to acquire any adequate idea of the measure ex-
cept upon close inspection"
The bill itself met with general acceptance
and this will have influence in eliminating the
debate.
Mr.. Chamberlains speech made great i'm
preston.
The Scotch Liberals held an informal confer
ence, and decided to support Mr.. Chamber
unless the loan was reduced to a sum sufficient
to assist in the purchase of only the smaller
holdings.
From opinions gathered in the lobby of the
House of Commons, it is learned that the Con-
servatives believe that the amount which the
land bill proposes to expend in buying out the
landlords will not be enough to cover the pro-
posed purchase. Major Sanderson, NJ. p. for
Ulster, cannot separate the bill from the
home-rule scheme. He thinks the former
measure fair if the.latter is also accepted, but
the government cannot sell the country or
a twenty years purchasel The Irish members
are divided IN their opinions on the subject.
Some are willing TO pay for the riddance of the
landlords, butthe majority consider that eight
or ten years is a long time in which to complete
the purchase.
Mr.. Davitt says the only persons who will ben
eft by the scheme will be the absentee land
lords, who will jump at the opportunity to sell
and be delighted to get rid of the property.
Many Radicals are pleased with the reduction of
the sum, and consider the security good. 9th
erS consider the amount oxtravagant