The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-20

a would enable him 10 restore order.
The moment the government became
conscious that further powers were
necessary they would summon Parlia-
ment to their assistance. In regard
TO the land question the government
was not prepared 70 adopt the judicial
rents fixed by the land commissioners
as they were considered too high
for all present purposes. The Ministry
would take their stand on the land act
OF 1881 as q final settlement. AT the
same time the government had decid'
ed to appoint royal commission (de.
risiye laughter on Parnellite benches)
to make a careful inquiry during the
eneuing autumn and winter into the
working OF the existing land sy tsm in
Ireland. The government did not In
tend to deal with the land question by
making any reduction in rents; that
was contrary to their policy.
IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS
this afternoon Lord Granville esked
that now the government make a
clear statement Of its contemplated
Irish policy.
The Duke OF Argyle (Unionist) de-
MED tina. a member OF the late gov
eminent was justified in making such
a demand aud took occasion to make
a long speech, dissecting, as he called
It, Gladstone's Irish policy, which the
Duke described as miserable fasco
of running mp TO the masthead the
Aay of ParneIl and the Irish National
ist psrty."
ST. Oswald moved and De Ross
seconded the address in reply to the
Queens speech.
Salisbury admitted that the situa'
ton in Burmah was unsatisfactory,
but thought there was no reason for
apprehension. The Afghan Boundary
Commission had not been withdrawn
Although a difference had arisen in
regard to boundaries Ii could be get
tied as easily in London or st. Peters
burg as on the spot. There was rea'
sonable prospect OF accord between
England ard Russia with regard TO the
Afghan boundary. The policy OF the
government toward Turkey would be
to continue the policy of late years
Referring TO Ireland, Salisbury said
the government would take every s,ep
to maintain socia order and pIolec'
individual rights. 1t YVES necessary
to have time for inquiry before enter
ing into details regarding the
reform Of the government office
With respect to education
and local government for Ireland. lie
was unable to furnish sketch OF the
governments proposal. There would
he special inquiry as 10 means iol
healthily developing the material re
sourc OF LELAND. There would also
be inquiry into Belfast riotlng. There
was no prima facie ground for impugn
ing the conduct of the police OF Belfast
MEETING OF PARNELLITE MEMBERS.
A meeting of the Pirnellite mem
beers was held in the House OF Com
moi before the meeting Of that body
Mr.. Parnell presided, seventy mem
bers being present.
The meeting decided TO discuss lrish
affairs, and especially the Belfast riots
during the debate in the House o
Commons on the reply to the Queens
speech, and also to endeavor to learr
the intentions Of the government il
regard 10 Ireland.
United ireland OF Dublin (Mr. Par
nells' organ reitera,es the declaration
that there will be war TO the kn t,
against Lord Salisbury. The people
OF Ireland, it says, will resist him with
desperation andskill that have IeyeI
before been displayed.