New-York tribune., 1891-02-22
Uncrowned King-the more notable as Mr. O'Brien
is q strict Catholic.

is strict Catholic
Mr.. M0rley'S vote Of ccnsurc suffered from the
disorganizel state of tie Irish benches. 1t was
the worst full-drcss discussion the House has wit
messed on Irish affairs. Mr. Gladstone was un-
well and had to lean on his stick while speak king
His speech made no impression. No grievance
was made upon the Radical side about the stripping
Harrison's broken head, for the reason that ITar-
risen has joined the Parnell faction. Mr. Cunning
hame Graham succeeded in overwhelming
his Radical friend. Mr.. Morley, with
ridicule He pointed ont that Mr. Morley
was Silent over the Trafalgar Square outragcs. but
Showed vehement passion about pOlicemen's
batons at Tpperary. When he (Graham) went
into the Trafalgar Square struggle he knew what
he would get, and he took his punishment with
out whining: upon which remark the Tories gave
an ironical demonstration which clearly surprised
and irritated Mr.. Morley. Mr.. Russells amend
ment declaring confidence, clevery
"jockeyed" by the Irish party. and the Opposition
whips were made to appear guilty of breach Of
faith, but the Opposition whips could not control
the Irish Members, and the discussion of the sub
ject is now left in an unfinished condition
The labor struggles are entering another acute
stage. At Cardiff the workmen virtually
beaten The centre of interest is now removed to
London. The Shipping Federation is clearly
ready 10 carry out its defensive policy. 1t has
now enrolled 1000 900 of the 100000 registered
tonnage of Great Britain so that practically the
entire shipping interest is Of one mind. The cher
point for which this cOnfederacy has been estab-
lished is to resist the workmen's demands tha'
only seamen belonging to the unions shall be en-
poyed The Federation declines TO discuss any
question Of unionship. One condition 1t is deter
mined to exact is that everybody who enters lts
employment shall sign declaration to go TO sea
whether the ship carries unionists or non-un1on-
lists. One important clause in the employers
ticket has been withdrawn. namely, that those
holding federation tickets should have preference
in re-cmployment Trades union leaders have
been endeavorng to negotiate in the last week
with the Federation. At the present moment
differences have arisen TO the Interpretation oil
the proposals discussed The real issue. however
is the one above stated, and there is no douot a'
all that the employers more fit for the conilc'
than the workncn The latter will never obtain
public sympathy by striking to secure eNciusN'
cmploynent for unionisis and the exclusion ol
non-unionists from the British labor market.
The little village of Gras'e where the Queen
will shortly reside is twelve miles from cannes
II is a quiet resort with only one hotcl' "illch
* appropriated for the Queens accommodation.
The scenery is not unlike the surroundings OIL
Ralmoral. On Sir William Jcnncrs advice the
Queen abandoned Florence, TO the great d'sap-
pointmcnt of the Italians, but they VIII pun
Ucly benefit ultimately. because the Florcntlhe
authorities will be driven TO make urgently heeae"
reform in drainage and watcrworks
We are threatened with two cases when Will
greatly interest scandal-mongcrs. One arises ou1
of the conduct Of an active young member OF
tho presert Government the lady being tie VIE
Of a wel-known retired officer. The second case
relates 70 the mental condition of one OF the
ablcst living Judges of the High Court Many
hints have been given him TO retire, hut ne dc-
cInes 1t is feared that some steps may DE heces
gary m secure that result. He seems to suner
from extraordinary forgetfulness resulting In the
most ludcrous acts, often leading 70 undigh
feI and ursecmly consequences. 1t Is the more
70 be regretted because this Judge has been notec
for the most powerful intellect. lie was one OF
the most capable and popular men on the bench.
1t is a case attracting the deepest sympathy.
The withdrawal of NJ Emile de Laveleye from
the Golden Club and his act in Joining the ranks
of the Fair Traders has caused small stir among
political economists. There is no doubt what
ever. that the Fair Traders are increasing in num-
bers Another generation will see great changes
in English opinions on trade tariffs. II may be
added on this subject that not much interest
attaches TO the Canadian elections. The so-called
revelations of Sir Charles Upper and Sir John
Macdonald are recognized as intended for electoral
purposes