New-York tribune., 1886-02-21
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
MIR. GLADsToNE's REQUEST FOR TINE.
so IRISH POLICY RE vEALED BECAUSE THERE WAS
NoNr-prspoNsIBII1TY FOR THE RIOT PANIC
SIR CHARLES dixie CONDEMNED.

NONE-RESP0NSIBILITY FOR THE RloI fANiO~
SIR CHARLES dixie CONDEMNED.
tBY CABLE To THE TRIBUNE
LoNpoN, Feb 90 1t was known before fariia-
ment met that the Ministry would produce no lrish
nolicv. MIR. Gladstone's refusal, therefore, dsap
poin ted nobody. Mr. Chamberlain, cynicaiy irahk
said that they produced none because they had
none. Mr. Gladstone intimates that some ueclaia-
hon may be expected by April ]. In the mean
time evidences of good understanding between
the Ministry and Mr. Parnell abound Mr.. OBrlens
amendment to the Address asking for assurances
against evictions was silently Withdrawn. MI
Morley the next day announced that the military
wonld not as a rule be used to enforce law. Mr.
Gladstono's letter to Lord De Vesci produced mo-
mentary irritation among the Parnellites, who
complained that he should appeal TO peer and
landlord and the president of the Loyal Union, for
aid in settling the Irish question. They seem since
to have perceived that the letter pledged Mr. Glad
stone TO nothing, while in a measure pacifylng
Iovalists. His definite pledge in the House of Com
mons that social order shall not be preserved by co
er ion has enabled Mr.. Parnell to quiet the i'm
patience of his followers
Routine business has begun and proceeds
without obstruction Mr.. Courtneys election as
Deputy Speaker makes two journalists in high
office.
IMPROVED FOREIGN POLICY
One point on which the Ministry begin well is
foreign policy, precisely where they were weakest
before Lord Rosebery's brief statement in the
House of Lords on Thursday is an assurance that
the peace of Europe will be preserved six great
Powers uniting to compel Greece to abstain from
attacking Turkey. Lord Rosebery explicitly ac-
knowledges that the engagements entered into by
Lord Salisbury are binding. He promises that they
shall be enforced and not less explicitly approves
and affirms Lord Salisburys policy in the East. Mi.
Gladstone said substantially the same thing in the
House of Commons. The Daily Necs which de-
nouuced Lord Salisburys warning to Greece as a
cowardly menace, considers the repetition of it in
identical terms by Lord Rosebery to be only
friendly pressure.
hill giving Parliamentary franchise to spinsters
passed the second reading late Thursday night by
what The Times calls sharp practice in packed
House.
We have not yet outlived either the riots or Sir
Charles Dixie. London continues 10 discuss Doth
with animation. Mr.. Childers's statement in the
House of Commons and Lord Salsbury's speech in
the House of Lords were by far the most interest
ing part of the proceedings of the opening OF Par
lament Lord Salisbury censured Mr. Childers IN
strong terms ridiculed an inquiry conducted by
the chief culprt. and declared that the whole ar
rar cement for maintaining order in the metropolis
had broken down lamentably. disastrously and con-
temptibly Mr. Childers throws the blame on Colo
mel Henderson, whom apparently he intends to
remove after the committee have reported. Colonel
Henderson's Incompetence is notorious, but public
opinon still holds Mr.. Childers responsible, partly
Tor ignorance of what was happening on Monday,
but chiefly for inertness on the two days following
He admits that his duty was calm the public mind.
but seems to think that his duty was done when he
had taken steps to protect the public but no step to
inform the public that they were safe. The silence
of the authorities spread the panic. Mr. Chlders
denies that the police authorities warned the
tradesmeE to close their shops on Tuesday and
Wednesday. There is abundant evidence that many
such warnings were given whether authorized OF
not At least there was one case where we'll
known tradesman applied at Scotland Yard iol ad-
vice and was told to put up his shutters.
Mr.. Ch,lders gives the usual official excuses for
DELAY in prosecuting the Socialists and they have
their usual validity. The prosecution, however,
for sedtion and melting to riot has begun The evil
A. Rrgt in ROy tree N Wednes
day proved strong prima facle case against Hynd-
man. Burns and others, of whose guilt there is no
moral doubt. Sundry sentimentasts raise the
usual cry against prosecuting for free speech but
the Government seem disposed to press for convic-
tion. The public are equally DISPOSED to continue
efforts to relieve distress. The Mansion House fund
exceeds $3.50 900. Mr.. Chamberlain as President of
the Local Government Board is pushing inquiries
in every direction as to the nature and extent of the
distress.
The SCANDAL.
Matters have gone badly with Sir Charles Dixie
during the week. The expectation of his friends
and advisers that the public would accept his escape
Oh a legal bubble as proof of innocence has been
completely disappointed. The feeling in all classes
Of society runs high against him. His defenders are
personal and political friends. The Council OF the
Chelsea Liberal Association has passed vote OF
confidence and accepts his denial Of the charges.
which he failed to make under oath in court. The
Birmingkam Tines publishes a long argumentative
statement, apparently from Sir Charles Dixie him
self The points of this are that he intended and
desired 70 deny the charges OATH but his legal
advisers and Mr.. Chamberlain unanimously DIS
suaded him. he yielded, though he was ready with
testimony to show the improbability OF Mrs. Craw-
ford's assertions. This statement contains little