The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-02-17
ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.
Conservative Leaders Viii Hold Cancus to
Decide Upon Policy.
Burmah to be Garrisoned by British Troops
Deliberating Upon the Recent Riots
Socialist Leaders to Have a Hear
-.- ing on Tomorrow. Et

LONDON, Feb. ia meeting of the Com
servative leaders has been called for next
Thursday at the Carlton Club. The Marquis
of Salisbury will preside. The meeting VIII
be in the nature of caucus to determine
what policy the Conservatives shall pursue
in Parliament. The principal question to be-
considered will be what stand the Conserve
tives are to take in regard to Ireland and the
proposed Irish legislation of the Liberals.
Lord Duferin, Viceroy of India, has de-
cided to garrison Burmah with 1000 troops,
under the command of General PeDdergast.
The military occupation and martial law will
be continued until November as Lord Duf-
ferin does not think the country is ripe yet
for the establishment of civil law. Lord
Dufferin has also decided upon a strong mill
itary expedition to the Shan Hills.
Niscount Edward Cardwel is dead. He
was Liberal, and was a member OF several
Ministries In 1S59-61 he was Chief Secre-
tary for Ireland and later held the office of
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Colo
nial Secretary and War Secretary, Viscount
Cardwell was in his seventy-third year
The committee appointed by Mr.. Childers.
Home Secretary, TO inquire into the causes
of the recent rioJous demonstration in Lon
don, held its first meeting this morning. The
deliberations of the committee are conduc-
ted in secret.
The genuineness of the laborerS' demand
for land to cultivate is being put 10 a great
practical test in Kent number Of land
lords in that county are letting half-acre
plots at a nominal rent. The experiment
will be watched with interest by the friends
and opponents OF Mr.. Ceilings scheme fox
reliving the distress of the poor.
Many interesting features are promised at
the hearing on Wednesday before Justice
IL
| Williams, who have been summoned to
answer charges Of inciting to riot, contempt
of law ETC., during the disorders in London
| last week. Mr.. Gladstone, Mr.. ChamberiaiH
and Mr.. Henry Br0adhurst have been sub
p@naed by the Socialists and the examina-
ton of these gentlemen Will be watched by
| all parties with interest.
The Social Democratic Federation has
issued a manifesto convening a meeting for
| Sunday, to demand that the Government be-
gin work of public Improvements in order
TO give employment to workingmen now
| idle, and that the wages paid De sufhcient to
insure healthy subsistence. The manifesto
| appeals to workingmen to assist in main-
tanning order and explains the objects of the
federation. 1t concludes as follows: Let
| the Government classes face the inevitable
| downfall of decaying civilization without
| hypocrisy or panic. Upon them rests the
responsibility for the peaceful issue OF the
|
The London Chamber of Commerce has
called conference on the silver question fox
| the 22d instant. The Provincial Chambers
of Commerce will send delegates.
The Cabinet held meeting to-day. The
session lasted four hours. Mr.. John Morley,
the new Chief Secretary for Ireland, was
present. The principal question under dis
cussion was the Irish question,
The Duchess of Connaught is enciente The
accouchment will take place next month.
The Queen has sent a donation of so TO
| the Mansion House Relief Fund for the un-
employed. The fund now amounts to $780,
! 600.
Sir Charles Dixie has decided 10 persevere
in the pelicy of silence in regard TO the very
serious disclosures made at the recent trial.
He has decided to make no explanation of
his conduct to the Chelsea electors. 1t is
certain that he will not receive place in
Mr.. Gladstone's cabinet.
dispatch from Cairo says that refugees
report that the rebellion in Kirdofan is as
suming large dimensions.