Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-10
LONDON CABLE.
British Politics in a State of
Ferment.
Who Shall Wear the Shoes OF
William Henry Smith y?
Will 1t Be GOschen or Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach?
The Situation Complicated by ParnelPf
Death-The ParneIlite- McCarthyite
Feud Not Yet at an End-The
Paris Fund, Etc.
Associated Press Dispatches.


New York Associated Press. lat no
time since the break up of the Liberal
party on Gladstone's introduction of the
home rule bill, have political circles
been in such state of ferment as now.
The question OF succession to the lead
ership made vacant by the death of
William Henry Smith excites the hopes
and fears OF the Conservatives and Lib
erals alike. Parnell's disappearance
from the field OF politics adds to the
perplexity, and heightens the interest
of the situation.
GoSCHEN OR HICKS-BEACH.
The members of the Carlton club re-
fuse to believe that Salisbury will APP
point Goschen to Smiths position, de-
spite the open declaration made by the
friends of Goschen that if he is passed
over he will resign his place in the gov
eminent. The Liberals earnestly de-
sire Goschen, knowing they could rely
on his conduct as leader to precipitate
the dissolution of parliament. From a
minister not in the cabinet, but thor
oughly versed in the situation, | heard
the desirability that Sir Michael Hicks
Beach succeed to the leadership. Bal
four himself advocates that appoint
ment, and says his own hands are too
full with the Irish government bill.
Lord Salisbury keeps silent, dreading a
breach with Goschen and the Unionists,
and equally fearing the evaporation of
the Conservatives if he places Goschen
in power.
THE PARNELLITES STILL CoMBATIyE.
The attitude of the leading Parnellites
puts beyond doubt their determination
to maintain the conflict with the follow
ers of Justin Mccarthy. .The talk of the
Irish group in the National Liberal club
indicates the existence of proposal to
avoid the contest, by giving the Cork
seat to Parnellite, and Kilkenny to an
adherent of Mccarthy. The temper Of
the Parnellites is against any compro-
mise. Want of money, alone, is likely
to dampen their combative ardor.
THE PARIS FUND soUANDERED.
In relation to the Paris fund there are
queer rumors, one of which is that it
will be found SO depleted that there is
almost nothing left. Mr.. Parnell's per-
sonal finances, as is known, were seri-
ously reduced during thepast two years.
A few weeks before his death he came
to London seeking an extension of time
on several bills. He was not eXtrava-
CANT, personally, but he beggared him
self in his secret expenditures in the
cause OF home rule.
THE PARNELLITE LEADERSHIP.
The mention of the name of John
Redmond as the sectional leader, arises
from Parnells recent confding to him
of the conduct of the campaign in Great
Britain. 1t is improbable that the sec
ton will recognize this sufficient to give
Redmond right to the leadership.
Their dilemma leads the name of
William Shaw to be again heard. If the
Parnellites resort to his advice he will
instantly urge the instant cessation of
sectional strife and the reunion Of the
party on the basis OF the policy that the
majority should rule.
AMALGASIATED ENGINEERS.
The greatest trades union, the Anal
gamated Engineers, having executive
departments in Great Britain, America
and Australia, is about to reorganize.
A SENSATIONAL DIVORCE CASE.
In the Hosier divorce case, which is
exciting widespread interest, there are
two respondents well known, duke
and an aristoc,atic military officer
WHY LYDIA sUICIDED.
1t has transpired that Lydia Manton,
or Miller, the Gaiety chorus girl,
whose suicide caused such sensation,
was enceinte, and fears arising from
her condition had much to do with her
| suicide.