New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-10

In his clever speech at luncheon. ne owned 'Ha'
protests had reached him, among others one
from the Anti Gambling Society. He met them
with the defiant remark that he felt not a
vestige Of shame in being the possessor or gooa
horse. The Provost of Elton. In welcoming the
Prime Minister as an old pupil. alluded 10 the
coming race, and wished him luck. This. more
than anv other single incident. seems 10 have
started off the anu-racing censOrs. They at
tackled Dr. Hornby and attacked Lord Roseoery
neither OF whom has taken any public nouce OF
the criticisms showered upon him.
These rebukes do not come from any persons
of great eminence IN the religious world. Ihey
are supposed to express provincial view. rer-
haps the two best-known names among the re-
bukers are the Rev. Ambrose Shepherd ana the
Rev Hugh Price Hughes. Mr.. Shepherd deliv-
cred his soul OF the prediction that the Non
ccnformist conscience will not long tolerate
racing Premier" 1t is remarkable no" one"
r4uoious remonstrance assumes prophetic form
Mr. Hughes said ditto to Mr.. shepherd anu an
nounced himself in possession of overwhelming
evidence Of the truth Of Mr.. Shepherds proph-
ecy. The Conservative newspapers look on with
amusement the Liberals with some alarm Inc
Chronicle" publishes columns Of letters on poth
sides dailv Retorts are not wanting. MT
Hughes and Mr. Shepherd sharply reminded
that there are other forms Of gambling than
the turf and that Jabez Balfour and some or
his confederates were shining lights OF that very
Nonconformity which now denounces the vice
which they practlsed by different methods ana
with far more disastrous results
That however IS not quite the point The
point Is whether more votes will be allena'ed
by holding Lord Rosebery responsible Tor the
racing and gambling than will be won by the
prestige Of winning the Derby. There come
growls even from Scotland but the party mana
gers think or profess to think, that there anu
elsewhere they will presently die away Inc
very men who now preach at the Prime Min
lister knew when they acclaimed him as their
leader that he was a racing man. His real Of
fence seems to consist. not in racing, but IN
having wen the Derby.
The House Of Commons has been pounding
away all the week at the Budget. with inter-
walls Of intermittent attention 10 the CAP strike
Uganda. Ireland and other more or less eXcit-
ing matters Sir William HarcOurt is having I'M
expected success in the debate and large MAORI
ties against the enemy He has carried by lO4
majority the first clause Of the bill, which en-
bodies the principle Of partial confscauon under
the specious name Of graduation. Mr.. Chamber
lain. who az times appears inclined to bark back
TO the days when he announced that property
must pay a ransom. advocated graduation. ana
refused to support the amendment. That per-
haps is not surprising. More surprising Is the
attitude of Mr. Balfour who declined to express
any opinion al ALL and said that he declined
This is one more tribute to the power Of the
untamed Democracy. and one more evidence OF
the fact that neither party in the State has Inc
courage to stand up for justice against the self
fish camor OF particular classes of the commn-
njtv. The interests Of the community as whole
&c "a
ing or profitable 10 the majority
Sir William Harcourt's Budget is having one
effect which may prove extremely grave He
has provoked a protest from some Of the most
powerful colonies especially Australia. which is
still in financial straits. against the provision
for taxing Colonials resident in England on their
whole colonial property. Sir John Lubbock told
him at the time that he might rouse spirit no
less formidable than that shown by certain
American colonies rather more than hundred
years ago. This warning the Chancellor Of the
Exchequer disregarded. 1t is not yet clear 10
what extent Australia is prepared to CO. but
Lord Salisbury said last night. truly and forci-
bly,. that the Chancellor has probably created
the first serious difference Of opinion between
the Governments Of Australia and the Govern
ment of England. Sir William might reply that
he does not care much about the Colonies Tut. as
the Little England party Is not yet in major
ity he will probably choose some other form OF
excuse
Mr.. Chamberlain made an important speech
a week ago at Bradford, replying with great BIT
terness to Lord Rosebery. whom he attacked
personally in a manner unusual in English pub
lie life. The more important part related TO
Ireland yet as Home Rule is hung up. even
that part has an air Of unreality. Mr.. Chamber
lain however in common with the whole Union
ist party. urges that Home Rule is still the
paramount question and the question on
which distinct appeal to the coun-
try ought to be taken. The constituencies.
that is to say. ought TO have an opportunity OF
saying they do or do not approve Of Home Rule
FOR Ireland No Liberal leader Is willing to give
them this opportunity.
Lord Salisbury made the appeal last
night in a brief but telling speech at Conserva-
tive dinner. He declared. he has always
declared that the House OF Lords are perfectly
willing TO bow TO the opinion OF the country
when that opinion Is clearly stated. But the
only persons in position to enable the country
TO express its opinion. Her Majesty's Minis
tiers. and they do not consult the country.
Mr. Asquith having volunteered to act as
mediator between the cab owners and drivers.
several conferences have been held. at which
delegates from both present. No result
has yet been reached. Minor differences have
been composed, the owners giving way on sew
erai points which they think important. The
question Of price remains. The two parties are
divided by a sum amounting to about 30 cents a
day per cab. which represents, say the owners.
all their profit and makes say the men, all the
difference to them between comfort and misery.
You perceive that in this country competition is
strenuous enough to bring vital questions Gown
yofp he ronfo
its sittings to-day
The dramatic novelty OF the week is a one-act
piece called a proverb and entitled Journeys