Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
BRITISH REVIEWERS.


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here Il setting more steadily against the
action OF the Marquis di Rudini In trying
20 force the hand Of Mr.. Blaine Id the mat
ter Of the lynching OF the Italians in New
Orleans. 1o.morrow's leading high-class
weeklies devote considerable attention TO
an analysis Of the position and generally
discuss the affair from the standpoint Of
The United States Constitution.
ON CONSTITUTION rMpEkrzcr.
The Spectator holds that scrious-think-
Ing Americans viii admit the imperfection
of the Constitution, and thst they are
bound 10 remedy the defect ali tho more
because there Il small chance Of their
being compelled 70 remedy IL. Americans
have been hitherto more strictly legal In
their negotiations than most other nations.
But what is the use II they will not invest
their Executive with power TO fulfill every
lust international obligation?
TEE TALK OF WAR RIDICULOUS.
Touching the talk OF war the Spectator
ridicules the notion OF Italy declaring war
against one of the greatest powers in the
world--"a power capable within SIX
mouths of buying and building feet that
would block every port in Italy. Arneri-
can ingenuity would be so stimulated to
outdo itself that il would turn every
steamer that could float into en- improyised
tronclad."
ITALY IN cUI~DE-sAc."
The Economist doubts whether the action
of Italy viii impel the Washington states-
men TO alter their course or engage1n tne
intsrminable task OF modifying tne,r COIL
plex Constitution. II SAYS The Marquis
al Rudini and his government are in q
cul-de-sac. They cannot SIT still. they can
not foht and they cannot obtain the re-
dress thew want without fighting. ltaly's
Allies will never permit her 10 risk o war
that would disturb European combsna-
tions
THIS oouSrRy's EXCEPTIONAL POSITION
The United States hold the exceptional
position that IL could not be conquered ~
any Power or probable combination o,
Powers even If ell Europe were allied ana
made the attempt. But the United States
also cannot conquer any great Power.
Yet II the United States continues TO claim
erempt,on from pressing international obi
cations its position will not be supported
without new international laws or re-
course to war TO obtain notifications.
"IrALY BEGGED EVERY QUESTION"
The Catholic Tablet attributes Baron
Faya's recall to imperfect knowledge on
the mart of the Rudini Cabinet Of the sys-
tenn of State autonomy enjoyed IN the
limited States. Baron Fava's note" says
the Table, begged every question at
issue. The real explanation OF the precl.
pate action Of the Italian Ministers must nus.
be found In tho fact that they feel that
public opinion In Italy required some
demonstration"
APPLICATION TO IRELAND's CASE
The Conservative press apply the DIM
A a.. atFit uV0nl6
anti from the concession of home rule TO
Ireland and the comparison will have IN:
doubted potency In electoral platforms; TX
autonomy should be granted to Ireland, 1t
"a argued, how could the Irish be COM
PEELED except forcibly to observe foreign
and Imperial obligationsl
A FIcuoSAL FORECAST.
The Tory Globe, in a fictional forecast OF
Che wear 1901. describes on Irish mob hunt
inc a party OF French sailors in the streets
OF Cork: q Jury acquitting the rioters; the
Dublin Parliament refusing to interfere;
French squadron appearing ut queenstown
70 exact damages or lombard the town,
and general war with France.
NO FOREIGN POLICY IN AMERICA.
Following the same line. it is argued that
Federal institutions cannot be worked
by nation having wide external interests.
States. because until recently that country
had no foreign policy The Conservatives
fling about with delighted surprise these
new reasons against Home Rule.
SALISBURY AS MEDIATOR.
A report prevailed in political clubs to-
night that Lord Salisbury, on the instiga-
ton of the Marquis di Rudini, would offer
20 mediate for tho adjustment of the Diff
ference between Italy and the United
States. A high Foreign Office official when
asked TO state the views of the Govern
ment said that the question had not been
discussed.
PAUYcEFoTE ORDERED TO REPoBT.
He admitted that a communication had
been sent instructing Sir Julian Pauncefote
20 report on the question, especially as az
fecting the protection of British subjects.
He thinks there ought to be q provision in
the United States Constitution enabling
the Federal Government to remove the
venue of trial Of foreigners to Washing
ton in cases in which local popular preju-
dice threatens injustice.
THE SLIGO RESULT.
The Nationalist discounted their victory
in Sligo to some extent by exaggerated
other hand the Parnellites made q cooler
estimate, which enabled Mr.. Parnel in his
Anal utterance before the result of the
polling was known to declare; IF we are
lost Il will be such victory as will show
by comparison with the Kilkenny election
that our cause is progressing"
CONSERVATIVE SUPPORT or PARNrLL.
Mr.. Dayitt, besides blaming the loose
system adopted in polling the illiterate
vote as losing the Nationalist hundreds
of votes. traces the reduction In the ex,
pected majority TO Conservative support
given to the Parnellites. II is estimated
that A5o Conservatives voted for MIR. Dill
Ion.
UNDATED PARNELLITE PLUCK.
Speeches made by the Parnellites aftef
their defeat was known showed undated
pluck. In the contest each side worked with
{ndomitable energy and skill. The Par
nellites tried TO dupe Catholic voters by
the display Of bogus telegram from Rome
TO the effect that the Pope disapproved
the anti-Parnell policy Of the Irish bishops
and that detained Archbishop Walsh, but
another telegram which was published
It's appearance in America had an influence
IN enlightening the electorate as TO the
actual opinions of the Pope and Archbishop
Walsh. p. Gill, who was accused OF
originating the alleged telegram from
Rome. denies that he inspired the fabrica-
tion. Archbishop Walsh found 1t necessary
TO wire direct denial.
QUIZ MADE uSpRrpaABLE.
The events in Sligo have so widened tbs
breach between Mr.. Parpell and his old
followers that the gulf will be forever IN
bysdrable. Mr.. Parnell's phrases, Foul.
Mouthed Healyn and "Maudlin Sexton.
and his charge that Mr.. Sexton was in 0
speechiess condition of drunkenness on his
arriyai at Sligo, intensified the fury OF the
Nationalist.
MI. Parnell will preside at an amnesty
meeting to be held in Dublin on Sunday,
when there viii be opened vigorous am
nesty agitation, whereby he hopes TO
strengthen his ranks.
TIE Russo-fRKNcB ALLIANCE.
Foreign Office adyices from both Berlin
md Paris are more hopeful for the con-
tlnuance Of European peace. German
pemi- ofiicial papers have been authorized
Tonight TO deny the report of the transfer
Of Russian troops TO the Galacian frontier
and TO minimize the importance of the
Oars decorating President Carpot. Never
theless the uneasiness IN official circles
here remains the same, The Government
b reported to be in possession Of informa-
ton received through the So. Petersburg
Embassy, placing beyond a doubt tho ex-