The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-10
ENGLAND In A BIG STEW.
POLITICAL CIRCLES AGITATED
OVER RECENT EVENTS.

Goschen's Selection as the Govern
ment Leader Might Split the Con-
servatives-Slr Ricks-Beach apt to
Be the Man-The Political clubs
IhronRed With Politicians.
Copyright, 1891. by the N. Y. Associated Press
LONDON, Oct 9.-At no time since the
breakup of the liberal party on Mr.. Glad
stones introduction of the home rule bill
have political circles been in such state of
ferment es now. The question Of the suc-
cession to the leadership of the House of
Commons made vacant by the death of
William Henry Smith excites the hopes
and fears of the conservatives and liberals
alike. The former are agitated over the
prospect of the accession of Mr.. Goschen.
whom they detest, persisting that his claims
are past. The latter are exulting in the
probability of breach in the ranks of their
opponents on the eve Of the general elec-
tions.
EFFECT OF PARNELLs DEATH.
Mr.. Parnelrs disappearance from the
| field of politics adds 10 the perplexity and
hightens the interest of the situation. The
political clubs of this city, usually de-
serted at this period Of the year. have be-
come within the last three DAYS the
foci for excited groups Of poll
parliamentary recess toward the best center
of information. The members of the
Carlton Club refuse to believe that Lord
Salisbury Will appoint Mr.. Goschen to
the position held by the late Mr.. Smith.
| despite the open declaration made by the
friends Of Mr.. Goschen that if he is passed
over he will resign his place in the govern
ment.
HOPE OF THE LIBERALS.
The liberals earnestly desire to see Mr..
Goschen succeed Mr.. Smith, knowing that
he would soon be at loggerheads with the
House, and that they could rely on his con-
duct to precipitate the dissolution of parlia-
ment. Private representations have been
made to Lord Salisbury by an important
group Of conservative members, who insist
| that Mr.. Balfour, chief secretary for Ire
land, alone can command the united sup
port of the party, but are willing to accept
the leadership OF Sir Michael Hicks Beach,
president Of the board OF trade, if existing
cabinet arrangements render the appoint
ment OF Mr.. Balfour inopportune. Sir
Hicks-Beach led the House with marked
| ability and the recognized acceptance of
both sides after Sir Stafford Northcote's
elevation to the peerage. till he was COM
PEELED to retire, menaced by the loss of his
eyesight.
HICKs-BEAcH's PROMISE.
Sounded on resuming his post, he gives a
| qualified promise to accede TO the party de-
sire till the close Ct parliament, and pleads
| that continued delicate. health units him
for permanent leadership. From minister
not In the cabinet, bntJhoroaRisly versed In
the situation, learn that the whole official
| circle concur in the desire that Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach succeed to the
leadership. Mr.. Balfour himself
advocates the appointment OF Sir Beach
and says that his own hands are too full
with the Irish government bill. Lord Sal
isbury keeps silent on his ultimate decision,
dreading a breach with Mr.. Goschen and
the unionists, and he equally fears the
evaporation Of the conservatives II he
chooses Mr. Goschen.
REDMOND AS LEADER.
The mention Of the name of John Red
mond as a sectional leader arises from Mr.
Parnell's recent confding in him the con-
duct Of the campaign in Great Britain. A
growing sense Of mis- physical weakness
caused Mr.. Parnell, when too late, to begin
to arrange for temporary period of rest.
He lntima,ed to his colleagues
that he must remain awhile
in the background; that John Redmond
would act as his lieutenant, himself contin-
ulng 10 direct the movements. 1t was
hoped that Mr. Parnell by repose would be
| inyigorated to an extent sufficient TO en-
| able him to meet the strain OF the general
election. II is improbable that the section
recognize this as sufficient to give Mr.. Red
mond right to the leadership. Their di-
lemma led the name ofsWilliam Shaw to be
| again heard.
SHAW LEADER BEFORE PARNELL.
Mr.. Shawiiis, the parliamentary leader
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| living at Hampstead and is hale and hearty.
He was sometimes consulted by Mr.. Parnell
himself. If the Parnellites resort to his
| advice he will simply urge instant cessa-
tlon OF sectional strife, and the reunion of
the party on the basis Of the policy of the
majority.
| The independent labor party, influenced
by Sidney Webb au1 other socialist chiefs
has become inclined to accept the offer Of
the liberal federation executive and sub
nit to the guidance of Mr..
gives pledges that payment of mem
bers will be feature of the first liberal
budget, the labor leaders will withdraw
their candidates disapproved at headquar-
ters.
PARNELLITEs TO FIGHT IT OUT.
| The attitude of the leading ParneIlites
puts beyond doubt their determination to
maintain the conflict with the followers OF
Justin Mccarthy. The vacant seats of Cork
and Kilkenny, made so by the deaths Of
Messrs. Psrnell and Henuessy, are expected
to be contested again by rival nationalist
The talk of the Irish group in the national
liberal club indicates the existence OF
proposal to avoid a contest by
giving the Cork seat TO a Parnellite
and that Of Kilkenny to an adherenb of
Mr. Mccarthy. The temper of the Par
nellites is against any compromise, for they
believe that the reaction in Ireland toward
Parnellism is 80 st 'ong that they may sue
coed even where their dead chief failed.
The want Of money resources alone is likely
to dampen their combative ardor In rela-
| tion to the Paris fund, there are queer
rumors that 10 will be found to be so de-
pleted that there is almost nothing
left. Mr.. Parnels personal finances, it is
know were seriously reduced during the
past two years. A few weeks before his
death he came to London seeking an extern
sion of time on several bills. He explained
that 10 was TO enable him TO pay up some
outstanding calls on his shares on the Free
mans Journal In ordel 20 maintain his
right 10 vote at tue board meetings. HIS
long delay in paying the costs ia the di-
yorce proceedings was simply due TO want
Of ready money. He ought 10 have had
large income from his estate, his stone
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