Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
FROM BEYOND SEAS.
The Political Situation IN
England and Elsewhere.
midas SILVER ACTION
u,,t,sa Opinion ~ to the Probability Of
the Repeal Of the Sherman Act
German Notes.
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IoNnoS. Jaly 1.-The desperate condi-
tion In which the government has been
placed by Unionist obstruction and Chair-
man Mellor's incspacity hes been bettered
poticoably by Nj. Glsdstone's announce
ment that summary action could DO no
longer deferred. The resolution intended
10 hasten the progress of the home-ruie
hill has come too late TO satisfy Gil the
Gladstonians, but not too late to prevent
the catastrophe which threatened the bill
Last week. Liberals and Radicals bGyo re-
gained their courage. and the irish m en-
bers. although still troubling the govern
rnent with their domestic bickerings, nave
suppressed Temporarily their nutihous
The Torres are writhing in unreasonable
exasperatlon under Mr.. Giadstones
closure resolution. Many OF them de-
manded at first that the Unionlst leaders
withdraw from further debate on the OH
IN committee and leave the government
free.hand TO do as II might please Inc
expedieucy of this course OF action. was
discussed earnestly in Conservative crcies
last evening Asa dramatic ana sensh-
tional form Of protest II found not rev
supporters among the ultra CONSERVATIVE
members. Ii was rejected, however, Oy
Joseph Chamberlain. whose JUDGMENT IS
accepted now as virtually beyond appear.
NO CHANGE or TACTICS.
Mr.. Chamberlain advised that no change
Of tactlcs be made by the Unlonl5ts. Ibey
should act. he said, in utter disregard or
MIR. GladstOne's proposals. Ihey shouiu
prOceed IN the case OF each section OF the
bill as if no vote had been taken ana
should allow the government to closure uie
- ,Iapafa whether tina
clause in question had been discussed OF
not. Mr.. Chambcrlain's plan has been
aporoyed by the other Uniouist Leaders.
Their object obviously ~ 70 proclaim 10
tine country that number of clauses have
been forced through without DEBATE auu
TO exploit this so-called Ciiadstonlan
tyranny" as an lrrltant among the BRITISH
voters.
The decrease OF tho government mnlori-
~ 10 twentv-siA or twenty-elght IN recent
divisions Of tho House has provoked Tory
comments TO the effect that the govern
uent is nearing IT'S end. The Ministerial
lists. however, are not apprehenSlNe. me
decrease has been due merely 10 passing
events. which have necessitated the ab-
sence OF dozen or more GIadstonlans
from the House.
GLADsToSE's GREATEST DANGER.
The near prospect Of g split in the Irish
party on tho financial clauses - much
moro serious natter From that source
will come the most considerable obstacle
TINT has vet been laid in Mr.. Gladstone's
path. The amendments proposed by John
KodnOnd leader OF the Parnellltes raise
directly the issue: No home rule unless
ireland control her own finances. John
Clancy Parnellitel will offer az amend
Inent that Ireland's contribution to the
Imperial Exchequer shall be one fourth OF
.tg.u.f g.f In ri
AS proposed bv MIR. Gladstone. Timothy
Harrington (Parnellite) Will propose that
an Anglo-Irisb commission be appointed
TO determine the size OF lrelands Just
contribution. There seems 20 be httie
doubt that the Parnelites will accomplish
their purpose. II the concessions de
manded 10y them be not granted they VIII
he ready 20 bolt 70 the nlonlsts. They
would carry over nino votes and thus
make a difference of eighteen in divisions.
Such u loss the government could not
stand. Mr.. Gladstone must save himself
hv Welding again. The moment seems TO
be- near when John Redmond with his
nine votes will be master of tho parlla-
mentary situation. His dlCtatlon will
hardly be accepicd with pleasure by the
LIBERALS or Radicals, and may bc the cause
Of difficulties more embarrassing than any
before experienced.
THE silver QUESIiONs
The newspapers are full Of varied opin-
,Ous OF midas new attitude toward silver.
All speeches and leaders show that no.
BODY dare risk his reputation by prophe-
swing the result of midas action. The
B:metalho League, SIR William Houlds-
worth's society of bimetalllsts, has met
nd discussed the subject without
shedding light on it. All the speakers
agreed that India had taken n leap
in the dark. The league appointed
committee 10 prepare Il statement OF tho
effects which the closing Of Indian mlnts
10 the free coinage of silver IS likely TO
have on international blmetallism. Dis
matches received from India yesterday
and to-day indicate that the governments
actions not approved unanimously there.
Not only commercial representatives In
Bombay and Calcutta, but even civil ser
vice associations and other British socie-
ties are sending protests TO the India Of
fee The financial newspapers cover
columns without committing themselves
10 any opinion as 10 the operation OF the
change.
REPEAL OF THE SHERMAN ACT.
There il not much discussion concern
ing the repeal of the Sherman act. 1t IS
regarded generally as sure to come. IL
there Is not free coinage and the Sherman
act is repealed" says the Stahsst, silver
will cease TO DO standard OF value In
every civilized country"
Moreton Frewen says in an open letter
&" shall be surprised if a majority of the
American nation do not demand the de-
moneuzation of gold and the acceptance
of a silver currency with free mints."
Nj. Alard, Belgian delegate to tho Brus-
sells Monetary Conference. has written an
open letter declaring that the renewal OF
conference is an Immediate necessity.
The action of England aud India, he says,
in fixing the ratio betweep gold and silver
should be made the bass Of an inter-
national agreement.