Evening journal., 1892-02-03
SALISBURY HAS SPOKEN.
England's Premier Boldly De-
fines His Party's Policy.
WILL FIGHT DIsUEIoN TO THE END

Threats 20 Abolish the House Of Lords II
Irish Home Rule Is Defeated Go foI
Naught-The Catholic church in ireland
Denounced as Hostile to England.
LONDON, Feb. alt was anticipated that
at Exeter Lord Salisbury would deliver al
address on the course Of his party. in regard
to the coming general election Therefore
the attendance Of Conservatives and theii
Liberal Unionist allies included many from
other places, anxious to hear the promier's
remarks
Lord Salisbury, after abiding to the
prosperous condition Of the empire and the
satisfactory prospects abroad, said that, as
bearing upon the great issue Of whether tbs
United Kingdom should remain united Of
separation take the place Of union, the re-
cent elections were unimportant. Even
the coming general election would be more.
" the opening stage in protracted strug-
gle
The supporters Of the union would fight
the issue to the very end and by every con.
stitutional means They would not be de.
TERED from taking advantage Of every safe
guard provided by the constitution, regard
less Of the threats made by certain speakers
on the other side as to what would happen
10 the house Of lords should That body I'M
dertake TO reject an Irish home rule meas.
ure passed by the commons.
The Catholics Attacked.
Such a threat would have no influence
whatever The lords would be justified in re.
quiring thar a measure So important should
be submitted TO the people, and that they
should have a chance TO pass intelligently
upon its provisions.
It was important for the opponents Of
separation TO remember that, however much
Irishmen quarreled among themselves. they
were united on the issue Of the lowest terms
which they could accept from England, and
these involved virtual separation from Great
Britain, coupled with papal dominance in
Irish affairs through the medium Of the Ro
man Catholic hierarchy whose power IN
Irish politics has been so signally displayed
The Roman church in Ireland had always
been hostile to England. Englishmen had
now arrived at the turning point of the
ways when they would be summoned TO
show the qualities whereby their ancestors
in former ages had obtained their empire
and to prove whether they were worthy to
retain IT,
II Caused Sensation.
AS Lord Salisbury uttered the closing re.
marks he showed more than usual energy
IN his tone and manner, and his earnestness
made a deep impression The speech has
created a profound sensation. It is gen.
orally accepted as indicating an early cleo.
.l.al,l r.
eepted az a throwing down Of the gauge on
the part Of the Tories to the effect that they
win use the house of lords to defeat Irish
home rule and defend the authority Of that
house by any means that may be necessary.
The speech Is universally construed "a proof
that the Tories are desperate and mean Ia
make a stand on the home rule issue against
the tide Of radicalism The demonstration
at Exeter was highly successful, great dis
play Of strength and enthusiasm being de.
veloped in spite Of the drenching rain.
Special trains brought thousands OF PEG.
pie from London and other cities, the vari.
Gus delegations being accompanied by bands.
As darkness approached the storm grew
worse and the torrents OF rain extinguished
the gas devices, which had been arranged
with such notices as welcome salisbury. .
peace with Honor etc.
Ten Thousand Listened.
The building where the principal meeting
was held wss a structure erected especially
for this occasion, standing il large open
field and christened Salisbury HAN Tia
ediice was 62 feet long, 30 feet broad and
50 feet high, and was constructed of wood
with covering of felt. It, cost was S10.0oo
The hall was very conveniently arranged
there being thirteen doors for entrance and
exit A corps Of 600 volunteer nshars a.
tended 10 the reception and seating 81 tn
delegates as they arrived
There were 10000 people ID the audience
A choir Of 200 voices sang Hearts 90 OAK
and other popular songs while the meeting
was awaiting the arrival q Lord Salisbury
and between the speeches Rule Britain
MIA" and other stirring anthems were heard
The advent Of the premier was announces
by fanfare Of trumpets, and Oh catchin.
sight Of the distinguished guest, the an
dieuce, an standing. cheered Justify. the AZ
plause lasting fully five minutes. Lor
Salisburys face remained perfectly expires
sionless during this outburst, IN which q
seemed 70 see nothing personal to himself
The impression given by the speech wa
that the general elections win b held dun
ing the coming summer.