Los Angeles herald., 1892-03-12
His Dilatory Tactics in the
Bering Sea Matter.
Sir Charles Tupper to Blame
for the Hesitation.
The Hitch in the Proceedings Cannot
Last Much Longer.
In the End the Modus vivendi VIII Be
Renewed The Country Dead Against
Kisking q Quarrel With
Uncle Sam.
Associated Press Dispatches.

Associated Press Dispatches.
LoNDoS, March IL. Copyright, 1892,
by the New York Associated Press. /
Lord Salisbury's delay in arranging for
the renewal OF the modus vivendi in the
Bering sea matter has been matter for
private consideration by the leaders of
the opposition, resulting in decision
not to move in the matter until the
policy of the government appears more
definite. The foreign office is unusually
dilatory in the production OF the papers
in the case. w. J. Lowther, parlia-
mentary secretary for foreign affairs,
denies that the most rgcent details of
the negotiations have yet reached the
foreign office, but as the anxiety for an
early settlement becomes heightened by
every days cable dispatches, the post
ponement Of the governments explana-
tion will not be accorded beyond the end
of next week.
The motive of Salisbury's conduct, as
is well known in official circles, is found
in the promptings of Sir Charles Tup-
per, who has been advising the govern
ment to show fight against the renewal
of the modus vivendi, on the ground
that it is not fair to Canada, as it will
lock up capital now invested in sealers.
THE COUNTRY AGAINST SALISBURY.
Apart from the extreme Tory organs,
the opinion of the country is dead
against Salisbury for risking quarrel
with the United States for the sake of
the small capital inv ested in fish boats.
Tomorrow number of the speakers will
indicate the attitude of the Liberals in
arguing that the reasons that.induced
Salisbury to agree to the modus vivendi
in 1891, apply with equal force in favor
of it's renewal in 1892; that if the Eng
lish government is confident of the
strength OF its case, there is all the
greater cause to be content to await the
decision of the arbitration tribunal, and
to be ready meanwhile to meet the
Washington executive on the provisional
arrangement.
The difficulty causes no comment
among the ministerialists, who rely
'upoA Salisburys prudence, nor is
serious rupture with the United States
thought possible on either eide of the
thesmodus vivendi is held to be newt
able. What stirs the opposition is the
needless discussion of q comparatively
trivial matter tending to excite irrita-
tion in America.
OTHER TROUBLE WITH CANADA.
With reference to the other trouble of
.Canada's supposed infraction of the
treaty of 1917, forbidding war ships on
the lakes beyond the limited reservation
of the colonial Office, advices divest the
action of the Dominion government of
the importance the cable dispatches at
tribute to the matter. According to
these advices, only one Canadian vessel,
built and designed for the lighthouse
service, but now destined to watch for
smugglers on the lower st. Lawrence, is
concerned in the matter.
REIN ON SALISBURY.
A potent factor guiding Salisbury's 8
policy to harmony with the Wash jngton
government is the fact that on the eve
of the general election. it is impossible
to risk incurring popular anger by al
lowing arbitration to collapse at the
moment when it appears, as now, on
the verge OF success. Since Cremer's mo-
tion in favor OF permanent treaty of
arbitration with the United States
was indefinitely postponed under the
pressure of government business, the re-
port is circulated in the lobbies OF the
commons that Salisbury has received
private assurance of the readiness of
the American government to negotiate
such . treaty. The Liberals accept the
report az true, and il the session lasts
nd MpaH mil
his motion, which will be supported by
the bulk OF the Liberals and number
of Conservatives, and it is certain to be
carried. In the event of an earlier dis.
solution, the resolution will be brought
up as early as possible after the reas-
eembling of the new parliament, memo
rails in favor of the treaty, signed by
1850, 900 workingmen, proving that the
temper OF the country will not stand
Salisbury's worrying policy towards q
kindred nation.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY,
Yesterdays vote in the commons Civ
ing the Salvation Army free scope to
parade in Eastbourne, promises issues
which the supporters OF the motion
never contemplated. The debate awoke
the memory Of the Irish members to the
fact the Catholic emancipation act of
1929 forbids Catholics the ceremonies of
their religion except inside their places
of worship. Patrick O'Brien will move,
in committee, an extention of the toler-
alton OF open air meetings, and process
sions to people of all religious persua-
sions within Eastbourne. As the out.
come of the local bill, larger measure
to amend the act OF 1929 will be intro
duced, by which the powers held by ali
the authorities in Scotland and thirty
six Of the greatest towns in England, to
prevent religious PROFESSIONS, will be
abolished.
CATHOLICISM AND FREE MASONRY.
The prospect of the appointment Of q
successor to the late Cardinal Manning
has led to discussion in Masonic cir
cles on the recognition OF British Free
Masons by the Catholic church. Sir
Charles Dilke contends that the time is