Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-12


Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, April IA sensation has been
caused by the sudden ht-about-face of the
DAILY Meas, the ministerial organ, and the only
London journal hitherto supporting GIadstone's
home rule bill This is what the Nescs' edito-
rial says this morning: "The state OF Ireland
during the past ten years, what with brutal
murders, the houghing of cattle cowardly boy
cotting, the general state of terrorism i'm which
society has lived, owing to the Vaccinations of
secret associations, has aroused a feeling OF
deep Indignation and disgust in the English
mind. Beyond this is the conduct of the Irish
members OF the house OF commons. \ nation
that has seen the traditions of its historical
parliament traduced, its authority defled, the
house of commons turned into a bear garden in
the name of home rule, can scarcely be ex-
pected enthusiastically to espouse cause thus
tainted. We are constrained to admit our con-
viction that the countyis
NOT YET RIPE FOR HOME RULE
i'm Ireland We regard Gladstones scheme as
one of the most consummate pieces of construc-
tive craftsmanship presented, even by the au-
thor of the series OF Irish land acts which have
delivered Ireland from the incubus OF an alien
church, but we do not conceal our belief that
though the measure may pass its first or second
reading, it cannot, unless a remarkable change
takes place in public opinion, become law at
this session"
GONE OVER TO CHAMBERLAIN.
The external Interpretation OF this change,
confirmed by several sentences about Fridays
debate, is that the Meas has gone over TO Cham
berlain. What the internal bacll-stairs history
of the change is i co not yet know, but IL is
clear the editor is completely won over. This
is likely to precipitate a second change of the
editorship OF this journal, which minated a
few weeks ago.
DAyITr AND THE LAND BILL.
1 learn, however, that even a more serious
danger is in Gladstone's way. Michael Davitt
will support the land bill with enthusiasm if it
is on Citizens plan, which is tantamount to the
naturalization of the land OF Ireland; but IL
the bili as is more likely, aims at the creation
OF a large number OF peasant proprietorships 1
am informed, on authority which L am com
PEELED TO trust, that Davitt will cross immedi-
ately to Ireland and head a popular campaign
against the bill. Moreover, my informant adds
Parnell himself is understood To sympathize
with DavittS views and intentions.
1 can personally vouch for the truth of the
following highly-signiiicant fact: On the morn
ing OF the introduction of Gladstones home
rule bill-namely, Thursday-the bill provided
Tor the transerence OF the Irish constabulary 10
the Irish executive, but during the morning
Gladstone received an intimation from the
Irish party that they would prefer this left lu
the imperial government for the present, so as
not to increase their difficulties and create a
risk OF stirring up much bad blood immedi.
lately.
GLADSTONE AND TIE REBELLION.
From the same source learn that after Fri.
days debate Gladstone expressed desire that
public opinion be recalled TO the memorandum
he furnished to the American government,
when his language about Jefferson Davis HAY
ing created nation was put forward during
the Alabama claims discussion evidence OF
the hostile attitude OF England. This memo
randum explains that Gladstone's personal
sympathies were with the Union and throws
entirely different light upon this famous re-
mark. 1t Is perhaps worth mentioning that
Chamberlain was a strong secessionist during
the war period.
ANOTHER GREAT SPEECH EXPECTED.
Gladstone will probably make great speech
tonight after Churchill in reply TO his critics.
John Bright will not speak, but Will vote for
the bill. 1t is rumored that Churchill has
written to Salisbury, Offering 10 stand aside ii
his presence will throw any obstacle in the
way OF the MISUNDERSTANDING coalition.
The tories are hugging the hope that they may
Gefeat the government again on the budget
and thus a second reading of the bill would
never be reached. can only repeat my opin-
ion of the improbability OF the passage OF the
home rule bill in its present form, though Glad
right again.
By Associated Press.
Hugh O'DOnnell Against the Bill.
LONDON, April 12.-Hush ODonnell writes to
the Neue Ffeie Press OF Vienna, denouncing
Mr. Gladstone's scheme to rid Westminster oil
the Parnellites. Irishmen, he says, will de-
nounce Mr.. Parnell il he consents thereto.
The liberals expect Mr.. Gladstone 10 offer
large amendments to his plan in committee, as
the only hope OF passing il. Ii the bill is re-
jected on the second reading Mr.. Gladstone
will retire. If the bill passes the second read
ing and is rejected later he will appeal To the
country.
Sir U. Kay-Shuttleworth has been appointed
chancellor of the duchy OF Lancaster in place of
Mr.. Heneage, resigned. Mir. Borlase succeeds
Mr.. Ceilings as under secretary Of the local gov
eminent board.
land purchase loan has been reduced TO $780,
100000 since Mr.. Gladstone's scheme was first