New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-10

erals had been vainly trying TO pass various meas
ures OF reform while in opposition Speaking
broadly these represented the essential character
of the Liberal policy, and in conjunction with, or
rather in subection to- the great question between
England and Ireland, had received the distinct ap
probation OF the country. lCheers).
Referring 70 the amnesty Of Irish prisoners, Mr.
Gladstor. said il was impossible for other than
responsible Ministers TO give any pledge, either
for the revision or remission OF sentences. In
gard 10 evicted tenants he expressed the hope
that during the autumn voluntary arrangement
between landlords and tenants would obviatc the
nece sity for such legislation as would become in
evitable if no arrangements were made. In clos
ing his speech Mr.. Gladstone REQUIRED TO the
Conservative Argument that the Irish majority
was trying TO coerce England He held that such
was the strength OF England in relation TO other
Kingdoms that she never could be cocrccd by
them She had giants strength, but let her
not use it like giant II would be most uI-
fortunate if any party placed undue reliance in
the power and strength Of England against other
members of the federation, in forgetfulnes OF
the fact that in the long run moral force would
pred inmate over material force. On that pre-
dominance depended what should he the first
object of their desires, as it vas their daily Off
cal prayer-that union of heart and sentiment
which constituted the truest basis of strength al
home and good fame throughout the civilized
world loud cheers.)
Mr.. BtIFOlRS SPEC il.
Mr. Balfour, who followed Mr. Gladstone, main
tanned that the House had right to know, be
fore cntrustins the Govcrnmt t to the Liberals,
what their policy was, especially when the party
upon which Mr.. Gladstone relied was broken
into at least three divisions, each owning diff
ferent leader.
Referring TO the policy Of the present Govern
ment. Mr. Balfonr said that that would be judged
by historians. Assured 10 what the verdict
would pe, he would neither anticipate nor defend
Il.
Mr. Bafour protested nrainSt Mr.. Gladstone's
describing the influence Ireland had exercised in
recent years on British politics derived from
moral considerations Immoral considerations.
he said. was the right phrase. Mr.. Gladstone's
conversion to Home Rule was not due 10 moral
forces but 70 material party considerations. Re-
ferrna TO the coercion policy Mr. Balfour re-
minded the House that Mr. Gladstone. in 1883.
proposed 10 retain the coercion law. with He
assent of Sir G. o. Trevolyan, Lord Spencer ana
other colleagues. In regard to the proposed Vo'e
Of no confidence, continued Mr.. Balfour, the "oV-
eminent might be in n minority. but what was inc
majority? Had that motley group the commence
of the House? {" Hear, hear" The Government.
seeing the existing circumstances had rlSht I"
review the situation The division Of the oppo
siton into sections with different aims could
not bc left ont of account. he existing part
ncrship between Great Britain and Ireland could
not be dissolved without the assent Of both on
terms acceptahlc 70 both Considering the fact
that Irish members would he kept Mt Westminster
and that an Enolish majority might find itself N
the mercy OF a combination of an English minority
with Irish members. it was clear that England
had at least much interest i'll liomc-Rulc as
Ireland had They had right TO insist that one
Of The parties TO the existing partnership objected
to its being dissolved.
MR.. GLADsToNE'S ALLIES HIS MASTERS.
Unfortunately for all parties, Mr. Gladstonc's
allies were his masters. The Irish members told
the Liberals Aunless you do this and that we
will turn You ont" conservative cheers) How
dangerous would such a state OF things he to the
interests of the Empire il the Irish dominance
continued Before the Government resigned, they
had the right TO ask what were the conditions
under which the alliance between the Liberals ana
the Irish would bc maintained: what conditions
thcrc were between the Nationalsts who had
been squared, and those who had not been squared
and what demands had been made upon the
Hear. hear II disturbances arose in
Ireland such a. marked Mr.. Morlcys last
period in office ther. was disorder 10
have free hand Was il part Of the new com
pact that DAILY and other c..-Yicted dynami'crh
should be let loose upon the world? II iOohs'rVa-
tive cheers The Irish members said that cVlclen
tenants must be restored TO their holdings, ana
that some 1000 others who had purchased them
should be punished for their industry. llcar,
hcarl Were the Liberals going u acccde to the
demands Of Mr.. Redmond that there should be
no interference with the acts Of the Irish Paria-
ment, or would they tamcly submit to lish dicta-
ton, refusing legislation from England until the
Homc-Rule bill passed?
The Conservatives might be beaten by that
Marty hut as vet they had not been beaten.
Cheers and counter-chcersJ They knew that the
fnture was with them. They knew that If the
vor, of social legislation 10 be undertaken by
the House at all it must he by Unionists and not
by "A party under Irish coercion. I" Hear Hear! ~
In turning the Government out had the Liberals
the slightest prospect that Home Rule first, re-
neal OF the Crimes act next and thirdly the de-
struction of the House of Lords laughter would
allow the Government time for pass
ing other important measures which thc
country heartily desired and which they could
NO, touch owing to the Irish allies? The coun
fry had returned most OF the Liberal members
under the absolutely mistaken conviction that they
were going to deal with the Newcastle programme
The time would when the electors would
turn TO the PARTY having the power and the VIII
10 press forward the social questions 10 legislative
Issues The country would get sick OF irish
dctaton, and would turn to the party that had
shown during recent evcntfu years that 1t was
not unworthy to frame the laws and guide the
destinies OF great empire. Cheers
Mr. Harrington said he had listened TO some
of Mr. Gladstonc's remarks with anxiety. lie leit