The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-09
Interest Aroused in the Contest for Mr..
Matthew's Reelection for East Birming-
ham-Salisbury's Bid for the Catholics.
Signs ofa Reaction Against the Repress-
i've Policy Of Prince Bismarck.
Further Savage RiOting at Belfast-Heayy
Reinforcements of Troops to Relieve the
Police-General News by the Cables.
The Rock Upon Which the Conservative
Ministry Is Likely to Split.

The Rock Upon Which the Conservative
Ministry Is Likely to Split.
New York Herald's Cable Special.
During the past week much quiet discussion
has been going on. The opinion decidedly gains
ground that the Ministry ieopardized it's chances
by placing Churchill in command. For him the
great crisis of his life has arrived Should he
fail there will be no hope of recovery, for he has
to overcome many deep and well-founded pre-
judices, and to make good his claims to a posi-
ton hitherto held by men of great knowledge,
tact and experience-qua which at
present it would be fattery to ascribe to him.
1t is, also. open to doubt whether his physical
powers are adequate to the inevitable demands
that will be made upon them His health is
delicate. He always look pale and weary Con-
tinued late hours will put him to
severe test The post Of Chancellor
of the Exchequer is the easiest in the Ministry.
Except at budget time he has practically moth
ing to do, but the leadership of the House exacts
constant attendance and sleepless vigilance. AL
together. it cannot be doubted that the Ministry
is exposed to great dangers from within. 1t will
be miracle if these are not turned to account
by watchful foes without. Harrington has al
most as many points Of difference with Church
ill as Gladstone himself Although not revenge
full, he cannot easily forget the insults heaped
upon him by Churchill last November, at Man
chester. The rock ahead is not so much Par
nell as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. A
single grave indiscretion may wreck the Minis
try In the case of man notoriously obstinate,
inaccessible to advice and fiery tempered, this is
a position we'll calculated to excite misgivlngs in
the Conservative ranks
The next question is, Will the Conservatives
remain obedient and united for the present!
Yes Party discipline is strong enough to pre-
vent open dissensions, but beneath the surface
volcanic forces at work which, sooner or
later, must produce mischief, unless Churchill
undergoes q wonderful transformation. His
destiny is to make or mar the fortunes of his
party. Icannot say he has made good begin
ming in allowing favoritism and family influence
to decide so many appointments in the Ministry.
One thing would greatly strengthen his hands
in the House and before the country, namely:
The renewal of aggressive obstruction by the
Parnellites. The public generally is still sore at
former hostiities on this line, by which Parlia-
ment was made the scene Of vulgar and degrad-
ing brawls. Reference to this subject never
failed to awake response in the recent elections.
If Churchill is placed in the position of defender
of parliamentary freedom and constitutional
privileges, it will be an immense advantage to
start with. 1t is the present ralying point for
all Unonists On the other hand. if the Parnell-
ties play a waiting game, their operations are
likely to prove more formidable.