The Wilmingtonian., 1886-08-07
SATURDAY AUGUsT7, 1856.
What the Irish may ExDect,

what the Irish may Expect
The policy of the new English Ministry
under Lord Salisbury has been embodied in
Mr.. Balfour's speech of Tuesday last.
1t is supposed to reflect the Marquis of
Salisbury's views as the speaker not only
holds Portfolio in the new cabinet but is al
so nephew of the premier.
Mr.. Balfour said :-"The decisive verdict
of the country on the Irish policy of Mr..
Gladstone makes it clear that the majority
of the people are unalterably opposed to any
loosening of the bonds knitting the United
Kingdom. In spite of the additional Difficult
ties with which Mr.. Gladstones recent ac-
tion has loaded an already difficult problem
the government will pursue a policy just to
every interest of Ireland and generous to
every legitimate Irish aspiration. The gov
ernment will he firm in the execution of the
law, while striving to remove the chief evils
which ireland suffers"
promises are worth anything there is
some little comfort in the above words to
those who have at heart genuine wish for
the amelioration of Ireland's grosser rongs.
At any rate there is definite talk upon the
main question. 1t is great achievement to
gain promise of full and fair consideration
from an opponent
Under present circumstances the Irish must
be patient and proceed only in a constitu-
tional, orderly and quiet manner. ANY at
tempt at reprisafls or harsh criticism will be
condemnable at the present moment.
The facts of the position must be consider.
ed in practical manner. Any thing else is
a futile waste of time
1t is seen here that the Conservatives have
the upper hand on the question of national
unity. Ii is mere self-blnding of the Irish
nationalists to hope for separation at all A
large section of Mr.. Gladstune's followers
oppose the Irish in that hope.
# the Irish cannot gain independent gov
ernment by the help of such au English lead
er as William Swart Gladstone there is nc
other leader can get it for them to be found
between Caithness and Lands End
Then it is the practical duty for those whC
consider themselves aggrieved to ascertain
what next best they can gain
Lord Salisbury, through his muuthp zee
says, and he say truly "the majority of the
British nation are unalterably opposed tC
any loosening Of the bonds knitting the Uni
ted Kingdom.
But, he says, 'the government will pursue
apolicy just to every interest of IrelauC
and generous to every legitimate Irisl
aspiration
Now, in the latter words there is fair auC
open ground to stand upon There is oppor
tunty for Mr.. Parnel to demonstrate tn,
legitimate aspirations OF his Lountrymen anC
TO demand concession the eto accur ling t,
this promise. He has also at his command
and at hand to help those of Mr. Gladstone
party who remained by the cx prem er in TIN
recent parliamentary debate upon the Hom
Rule bill.
He will have their help by natural rever
sion. Almost all OF them have been re.elec
ted to the new parliament. They will ait
him and go to much farther lengths in tha
aid than in what is promised by Lpd Sails
bury.
Mr.. Parnell has plenty of sea room. Irisl
hopes are by no means wrecked Aud sucl
an experienced captain as Charles Stuar
Parnell is always cognizant of the true valu,
of the maxim that half loaf is bvttcr than
no bread.
The new parliament will be in position
should not European war lItcrveue, to grvr
a great deal of attention to the Irisl
question. Mr.. Gladstone 10 maguani
nous enough to put no obstruction
in the way of the Conservative Ministry OK
acting any good Irish measure
Meanwhile it is Mr.. Parnc'rs duty au
should be his policy to see that his follower
obey the law of the land aud allow NJ ul
portuuity TO the government Of remiudir
them Of Mr. BalfOur's closing words Il a
''the government. viii be finn in tho *, Gu
ton Of the Law while striving to remove u
chief evils which Iceland sun IS.
twill be Mr., Parnelt'a duty to St. tuu
the course Of his followers III I.slaaI ~,
hot drive tie government INTO chansru
that "hrmness" into coerc vc measures Il
obedience to the laws Of the h nr
n Walking Club
.C"Nrrlil mn ~ J. II. R"Llp v,AN. .>ar,A. .
1t is true tudetmu.r against the l,copl
Of til county that Amr cans ,lp no, Lno
what pleasure there is in AN occasional tram
iuto tue country.
walking club has lately To y formed
one of our larp., tit IrS