New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-23
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Copyright; 1888: By The Nec York Tribune.
London, Nov 22--Mr. Parnells wisdom in
trying to keep the two Messrs. Harrington out Of
court has been proved twice over Both have
now been heroes of scenes before the Special Com
mission neither of which has done The Irish cause
any good. Mr.. Edward Harrington's language in
THE Kerry Sentinel" such as no court in
Christendom could tolerate Every effort was
used TO induce him TO apologize. Sir Charles
Russell, Mr. Reid and, hear, MIR. Parncll him
self, vanly urged him 10 express regret. He re-
fused, expecting 10 be sent to prison for con-
tempt. The Court after five minutes 0eliberatlon
fined him G500-an unpleasant surprise 10 MI.
Harrington. lie may STILL however il ne chooses,
get himself imprisoned by refusing to pay the
fine, unless the Crown should prefer TO levy on MS
property, The Kerry Sentinel itself, perhaps.
But there 10 be legal doubts whether WITH
from this Court will run in Ireland
Mr. Haldanc and Sir Edward Grey were the only
two GladstonIans who voted with the Government
for extension of the Ashbourne Act, ana Nr.
Samuel Smith one of the most radical of Liberals,
walked out of the House rather than oppose IT,
The cave Therefore, is not a large one. But both
marty and country have been puzzled ny MIR.
Gladstones action. Most practical politicians
think il a mistake in tactics whatever may be
the merits of the question declaration drawn
from Mr.. Morley during the debate is extremely
important He adheres to his otten-eXpreSSed re-
solve not to entrust settlement o. the Irish land
question to an Irish Parliament. THIS brings hlm
into open conflict with Mr.. Davitt who insists
that if the landlords to be paid, an Irish
Parliament shall say how much. More or less
openly. other leading members of the Irish party
are of the same mind.
The arrival of the Empress Frederick and her
STAY at Windsor have considerably heightened out
the Court Circular. kind of an appendix to IL
appears rccounlng in courtly phrase the ccle-
bration Of the Empresss fcrty-elghth birthday.
The borough which delights to call itself Royal
Windsor was hung with flags, bells rang, Dands
plaved the German Embassy went out with full
ranks and bouquet 10 pay their respects, the
Mavor brought an Illuminated address, speeches
were exchanged between the Mayor and the I'm
press. gifts arrived, and finally dinner party at
The Castle took place in honor OF this occasion.
The Germans have done the right thing in Berlin.
The Emperor gave great banquet the city was
decorated, and the papers were positively CIVIL
some Of them even sympathetic
Liverpool papers publish long reports OF the
farewell dinner given TO Mr. Lowell by the Liver
nool Pbilomathic Society Two of the most nota-
and Mr. E. r Russell, of The Liverpool Daily
POST, Local celebrities abounded, whose names
arc unfamiliar to the general ear. MIR. LowelIs
speech was chiefly devoted TO that novel topic,
the future of the English-spealling race. Politics
he professed not to talk. but he contrived to ex-
press the opinion that the late unpleasanness BE-
tween England and America was due to unwisdom
on both sides Mr. Phelps praised as having
represented America as ably as she was ever repre-
sented in England. There was no repetition of
that too famous panegyric on Mr.. Cleveland, and
no reference TO Irish questions. Mr.. Lowell how
ever sent parting shot at Lord Rosebery, IN the
remark that Imperial Federation, even If good
thing, was probably dream The literary touches
in the speech more effective than the political
Most striking and surprising of all was the re-
mark that the things in Moliere which touched
him most were not his comedies but his farces- in
which there was humor that might be put almost
beside that of Shakespeare. After this the
French will perhaps stop grumblng at the statue
NJ Sbakespeare in Paris The Liverpool Posts
editorial on the speech is nearly as long as the
speech / quote only the curious opinion that
what Mr. Lowell said about the SacIville incl
dent reproves the American State Department as
gently and nofensvely, but firmly, as 1t rebulres
the Prime Minister of Great Britain Imagine Mr.
Lowelrs horror at being told, however untruly,
that he had committed this twofold breach of
good taste Our ex-Envoy sailed to-day IN the
Pavona for Boston, and will return next spring
TO England usual.
The Duke Of Abercon and The Daily News
have found subject on which they are able to
agree-Irish lace The Irish Tory peer and the
Liberal paper are both for fostering Irish in
dustries Ii was the Dukes address last night TO
the Society of Arts which brought out this pleas
ing harmony Earlier efforts TO make Irish lace
tie fashion had no great success. They may
succeed now for the French are leading the way
Madame Carnot the Presidents wife, and other
ladies are wearing it, and the English arc invited to
follow their example. So might Americans.
There was mild sensation last year when Mr.
Gladstone met Mr. Parnell At dinner There is
another. but still milder, on the announcement
that he has dned this week in company with Mr.
William OBrien The host in both cases was Mr
Arrnitstead, formerly NJ. p for Dundee. Mr.
Herbert Gladstone, who is Mr.. Armitsteads per-
mancnt guest arranged these and other similar
social meetings between the Liberal leader and the
Irish leaders.
To-day we hear that Mr. Gladstone is already
tired Of the session, conscious, perhaps. that he
has done no good by his latest move He returns
20 IIawarden at the end of the week and means to
stay there to the end of the year.
To-dsy's news from Mr.. Bright is anything but
reassuring The Queen and the Prince and
Princess Of Wales have telegraphed frequently TO
inquire This friendly interest on their part is
nothing new. Mr.. Bright in his most radical mo-
ments never assaed the Throne, but often declared
his personal devotion to the Queen, who returns his
regard This afternoons dispatch from Rochdale
IS very gloomy, and the condition of the patient
is admitted TO be critical
Mr. Balfour's recovery is rapid that his
friends are no longer anxious He is expected TO
be in his place in the House of Commons next week
report appears in London paper that Mr.
Phelps intends to return 10 America at the end Of