New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-21
TOPICS IN THE ENGLISH CAPITAL.
LORD sALIsBURY'S PROTECTION sPEECH-INMA,

LORD sALsBUHY'S PROTECTION sPEECH-1NMAN
LINE" THE FREEMAN's JOURNAL
Copyright; 1892: BIT Tec. York Associated Fress
London, May 2O.-Tbe sensation Of the week Is
Lord Saisbnry's Protection speech. which has pro-
voked tho greatest CONSERVATION among his own fol-
lowers and organs That Lord salisbury should have
journeyed to Hastings and to watering place au-
dience TO deliver such an important manifesto is a
subject Of wonder all sides. His speech. though
guarded, and qualified 10y reservations that it
really commits him TO nothing has pro
duced decidedly unfortunate effect The
leading Conservative organ buntly declares that he
has done no good either himself his party By
his references Free Trade; while the chief Unionist
organ in the provinces, "The Birmingham Post"
plainly says that II such is translated into deeds
the UniOnist alliance f. ended. While "The Times"
"The Standard" and "The Chronicle" throw cold
water his plan I'm unmistakable language, The
Post" says that Lord salisbury advocates the common
sense view that retaliation is becoming necessity in
the Of imported Injuries The speech has caused
great excitement among the Liberal newspapers. In
Manchester. Liverpool. Birmingham, Glasgow and other
business centres the Premier is severely denounced
The proposed transfer OF Inman Line steamers 10
American registry continues to be discussed. II is
hlnted that the Admiralty will raise ii question which
will prevent the cOmpany's complying with the Amer
lean law 1t is stated that the Admiralty las agree
ment preventing the lnman Line from entertaining Of
fers for the purchase charter OF its steamers for
period exceeding i've weeks without first giving the
malty the right Of purchase or hire. English officials
admit that the parties concerned never contemplated
the present case, and 90 are not prepared for ii,
but they say that II Is obvious u2t the transfer OF
the vessels 10 sIunsc nag is contrary 10 the spirit
OF the agreement. They argue that II the vessels
become the property Of an American company VI the
name the Admiralty must. in Justice, have the
option Of pre-empton for which IT has been paying
since the ships were built.
I,,,oli- chin ol,cI. slsyfnu
about the coming American competition. Their
organ, " Fair Play" In long article today, says:
"Dsmal forebodings cannot be repressed. We ~
member the days when the Yankees had
practical monopoly Of the Atlantic trade,
and the stars and stripes found Hy
ing fOm the peak Of the smartcst vessels
afoat and in every European port. lii the days OF
wooden ships the Americans gave us points in marine
architecture. Nobody who knows anything Of yacht
Ing but is powerfully impressed by the Americans
natural skill in construction and seamanship. wherein
they canot be ranked second even To ourselves The
demand for free ships in America is steadily growing
into an articuate cry" The article concludes When
Jonathan returns TO reason In sipbuil1ng and ship
owning We shall not have our troubles TO seek.
Meanwhile, the efforts made in America To meet Tie
OF the American shareholders OF the Inman Line
end the ambition Of Philadelphia shipbuildefs to
odd thereto are signs Of the times which cannot be
ignored
The UnIon,t press IS gloating over :" The Freemans
Journal meeting which IS held up another instruc-
tive example what may BE- expected II the Irish get
their Parliament The Gads'Onans are not pleased
at the exhibition which, the eve OF dissolution.
they think IS not likely assist the prospects of Home
Rule. Todnys meeting quiecr, chiefly OWING
TO the withdrawal OF many Of the shareholders. The
latter were disansted at the sudden friendship OF
Aessrs. GRAY Dillon and Healy. There were several
lively skrmishes TO-DAY the election OF Directors
After the election OF Mr. sexton, Mr.. Dillon, in closing
the proceedings. said he hoped this would be the as
Of the extraordinary meetings Complete accord with
Mr.. Healy Is now established and THE Frecman's
Journal" will henceforth be the Official Of the
lrsh Parliamentary party.
Bimetalss are absorbed In discussion on the loca
ton OF the international Silver Conference The pro-
posal that the conference be held in Brussels does not
meet with favor. The unanimous feeling In England
Is that conference ought 10 be held In London The
provincial chambers OF commerce are already prefar
Ing 10 Memorabilia Mr. GOschen on the subject 3pe-
csl stress will be laid the fact that Americans are
unanimously In favor OF LcDdon ..
. An action In the Scotch courts mas again Drought
The Marquis OF Aesbury into unenviable public notice
ihc proprietor OF the SaverDake Forest Hotel las
brought suit for f5 900 against ScOtchman named
hembridgs. who dishOnOred check gwen TO tne
Marquis of Ailesbnry in payment OF gambling deht
kembridge SAYS tlnt, while staying at a hotel IN
bnglton the Marquis invited him 10 the Marqais's
rooms to play bacCarat; that they played and drank
together until O'Clock In the morning: that KEN
pfIdee became drunk and that lie does not remember
signing the check which Is written on ordinary note
A0er' only the signature being In his writing. The