The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-05
T0RYISM'S COMING FALL.
GLADSTONE GIVES TaE MINISTERS
A LITTLE ROPR.

composition-The Conservatives TO
Be Given a Hint to Get Out just Be-
fore Faster.
Copyright. 1899, bY the N. Y Associated RessA
LONDON, March with Mr.. Gladstone's
return to parliament the tactics OF the op-
position have changed. Sir William Yer
non Harcourt's policy of trying to force
dissolution by every possible device of
worry and obstruction has been aban-
doned. It is now known that Mr..
Gladstone hurried back owing to
Sir Williams not accepting instructions to
refrain from appearing desirous to hasten
action on the part of the government.
Secure upon the result Of an appeal TO the
country MIR. Gladstone has advised his COL
leagues to give the ministers
rope and let the electorate
be impressed with the spectacle OF the con-
servatlve regime expiring by gradual de-
composition. The bulk OF his followers ex-
pected that he would signalize his reappear-
aRce In the house by demanding Of the
government some pledge regarding the date
OF dissolution, but his tone and attitude In
yesterdays procedure debate indicated an
entirely different course.
He met Mr.. Balfour's proposals in the
friendliest spirit, assisting instead of oh
structing the arrangement of business for
the first period of the session. Privately he
Informed bis colleagues Of his intention not
to impede full discussion Of the Irish local
government bill. He looks upon the meas
ure as containing some proposals that can
ultimately be embodied IN the home rule
scheme. He holds it to be impossible
that the proposed system. of
Irish county councils could set aside the
necessity of an Irish legislative body. In
accordance with the cue now given, the
Gladstonian liberals will allow Secretary
Balfour's bill larger consideration, treating
it with such courteous contempt as a strong
party can accord to what 1t is determined
shall be ultimately futile.
THE DISSOLUTION QUERY.
Just before Easter Mr.. Gladstone pro-
poses to ask the government to declare its
intentions in regard to the duration of par
lament. He will not demand the date Of
the dissolution of parliament, but IN view
OF the voting Of supplies for the year he will
ask whether the session is TO run to its nat
ural termination. The conservative
whips" aware Of the altered course
Of the opposition, now tell con-
servaive members that IL is safe
10 take town houses for the season. Lord
Randolph Churchill forms tory "cave"
against several proposals of the Irish
local government bill, especially the
clauses empowering the judges to sus-
pend the county councils. II bo
succeeds in forming a group depriving
the government of fifteen votes the bill will
be defeated and the moment thus be made
opportune for the government to dissolve
parliament.
Mr. Gladstone seems to have been reju-
venated by his sojourn In the south Of
France. Alert and sprightly in gait, he
looks like healthy man Of 90. He tells his
friends that he is wonder to himself.
LoNDoNs COUNTY COUNCILS ELECTIONS.
London is astir with meetings prepara-
tory to to-morrow's county council cleo
tions. Among the candidates deemed se-
cure the Duke Of Norfolk stands first Of the
city moderates; among the progressives,
Lords Rosebery, Harrington and Monks
we'll, and among the avowed socialists,
Burns, Tins, Bruce, Cooper and Sidney
Webb. Old tories are aghast at the
prospect of a social revolution led by
peers and workmen. AS these elections will
have an all-important bearing on the par
liamentary elections, disclosing as they will
the current of opinion in the capital all
parties await the result with strained ex-
element. The dissenting clergy have
thrown their influence on the side OF the
progressives.
FOSTERS VISIT.
The presence in London of Mr.. Foster,
Secretary of the United States Treasury, is
daily attracting more attention from
journalistic and social worlds. He steadily
refuses to accept social invitations on the
ground of poor health. The ready access
he gives to all comerH TO his
reception rooms In the Hotel Metropole
amazes people here who are accustomed to
seeing statesmen environed by wall OF
Officialism. In spite Of his assurances of be-
ing unconcerned In the currency question,
Secretary Foster has probably met Mr..
Goschen in an unofficial interview.
RUSHING OVER FLOODED STOCK.
The American treasury ruling with ref
erence to the importation of pedigree stock
is hurrying immediate shipments. as stock
leaving English ports by March II will
have some chance of getting in free. Live
stock journals concur in the opinion that
arrangements in Great Britain will be much
influenced, that developments will be
checked, and that the seeking of closer union
with the colonies must be the policy OF the
future.
The struggle with the foot aud mouth
disease is active. Since 1t was first dis
covered twenty~seven outbreaks have been
reported. In many places the disease has
been successfully stamped out, but IL still
exists in the counties Of Kent. Sussex and
Surrey.
BRITISH MARTs IN THIBET.
The government of India has concluded a
treaty with China as suzerain over Thibet,
providing for the formation of British
marts within Thibet Under the treaty
caravans will be allowed to pass freely via
the Sikkim passes into the Thibet valleys,
and customs stations are TO be created. The
treaty is considered happy stroke of Brit
ish diplomacy, equivalent 70 the capture OF
the trade Of these districts, which have
hitherto been closed to commerce.
An experienced Scotch whaer, Capt.
Grey of Peterhead, has obtained funds,
chiefly subscribed in Scotland. to equip two
vessels for an Arctic exploration. DR..
Nordeuskjold, the son of the well-known
explorer. will be the scientist of the expedi-
tion. Besides the exploration, the enter
prise has financial side. lt will cost to
equip the vessels 924 900, but it is hoped
945, 900 will be realized from oil and whale
bone.
Rev. Pierson will return to America in
June, ending his services in the Metro
politan tabernacle (Rev. Spurgeon's).