Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-04-08
LORD RoSEBERTS APPOINTMENTS.
MT. Leigh, Well Known In America,
Made q Dean.
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Notes.


means an extrsvagant one in view OF the
present aspect of things political. The
Liberals themselves admit that crisis
may be preclpitated any day. and after
their experience OF Thursday they no
longer attempt TO conceal their apprecfa-
ton OF their precarious hold upon power.
OF course. any further defeat will involve
resignation OF the ministry. and the OPP
position are looking forward with feel
ings OF the utmost confidence TO the next
appeal to the country, which they be-
iieve will result in the return OF a Con-
servative majority.
The nominal government majority OF
thirty-six had been reduced Thursday
night to twenty-four through the alb
sence OF Parnellite members. who have
recently been spending their time in Dub
lin quarrellng among themselves and de-
nouncing the governments lukewarmness.
Many OF the Liberals were also absent
and not paired. This would not have
rendered the position SO critical. but
successive divisions taken in the House
that night showed that the Liberal whips
cannot with any degree OF certainty rely
upon their men responding promptly, II
NJ all. to their summons. From the
twenty-four mentioned the government
majority dropped TO eighteen, through
absenteeism, then fifteen. and was finally
wiped ont in the division on the East
London WATERFALL.
The Liberals made a great outcry OF
dissensiOn on the part Of the McCar-
thyites. but this was disproved by
an analysis Of the voting, which dis
closed the fact that the McCarthyites
stood by their guns, and that the dwind-
ling majority was caused by as
tSntion oe the Radicals from taking
part in the divisions. The ratio Of the
votes Of the McCarthyites exceeded that
OF the Liberals.
LIBERAL DISCONTENT.
The discomfort Of the Liberals has so
nearly reached the point Of revolt that
the government is extremely afraid or
taking the risk Of obtaining a majority.
Fearing 20 test the sense OF the House
on the question Of the veto power OF the
House OF Lords, the government has
practically wiped out DalzlcFs motion
by appropriatiug the time set for IT'S
hearing for discussion OF government
business. This change IN the programme
VIII be made on motion Of John Morley.
4 great minority Of the Liberals are
anxious for action on the veto proDleth Oh
the House OF Lords on the part OF the
House OF Commons. but the Ministers are
not so eager. Jus. now they are anxious
for delay. and viii make every effort TO
secure H. Last evening Sir william liar
court ana John Morley were very active
In canVassing the House in this matter.
and endeayored boy private conversation 10
induce the irrecODcliable radical mem
bers TO submit 10 the waiting policy OF
the government and acquiesce in shunting
Dalziers motion until some more oppor-
tune time Instead Of meeting with any
success In their campaign. Messrs. Har-
court and Morley were met on all sides
with the Radical uIumatum that time
must n given TO the anti-LOrds' motion,
and given in the very near future, too.
CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY.
The Conservatives are watching their
chance In the detection OF the Radicals.
a chance which they believe will not be
long delayed. Their whips are active, en-.
ergetic, and untiring. The normal Con
servative voting strength I'm the House
has been considerably augmented by the
attendance OF the members who are sci.
dom seen In their seats, and besides this,
a full force OF Unlonists is on hand ready
10 assist in snatching victory from the
liberals on any division that may catch
the government lacking, or find them
without majority.
If the government succeeds In making
q settlement with the malcontents the de-
feat OF the government on division on a
question is likely 10 be deferred.
The fidelity OF the McCarthyite party in
ndhering TO the government continues I'M
tsrrupted, despite their internal feuds
and has excited a great deal of favorable
comment, even from the Opposition MEM
bers, who are forced TO admire their con-
sistency.
ANTI-IRISH LETTER.
A new piece of vituperativs literature
has been furnished by Frank O'Donnell,
formerly prominent member OF the Par
nellite section of the Irish National party
in the House of Commons. O'Donnell has
written letter 10 United Ireland,
which that paper publishes. charging the
irish members with having been duped or
corrupted by tho government. He con-
cludes. ITO your kennel, you hounds; to
your kennel There's English dogs meat
waiting for your docile pack"
Those who are thoroughly familiar with
the inner life of the lobby know that the
insinuations of O'Donnel are absolutely
false The anti-Parnellite members do not
draw a single penny from the purse of
the Liberal party. 1t is possible, however
that some OF them may receive assistance
IN carrying on their fight at q general
election, but otherwise not one of them
Is beneficiary OF Liberal funds 1t Is a
matter well known to those who have
had opportunity 70 learn the facts that
both the Parnellites and the McCarthyites
have absolutely clean personal and party
records. as regards their relations with
the English parties. and no member of
the English parties would dream OF as
sorting otherwise.
ANGLO-ANiERICAN DEAN
Lord Rosebery's first ecclesiastical nomi-
nee, the Rev. Il. w. Leigh. who has Just
been designated Dean OF Hereford is well
known In religious and Temperance cir
cles at home and abroad. He was assoc
ciated with the cooperative movement in
temperance work and Christian socialism,
and was personal friend OF the late
REV. Charles Surgeons, He passed four
years on plantation owned by his wife
IN Georgia, ana spent most OF his time
while there In endeavoring TO evangelize
the negroes. Lord Rosebery paid a visit
70 Mr. Leigh In Georgia during the Pre-
mieTs visit 10 the United States some
years ago.
Lord Rosebery's bay FLY Iadas stands
W an excellent position in the forecasts
OF the Derby. and his bay filly Oriole Is
candidate for victory I'm the 100o-
guinea stake and the Oaks. and is heavily
packed. Ills chestnut colt Rayelston, also
entered IN the Derby. has recently lost
iavor. Ladas Is favorite with many,
ana II she should win the Derby II would
greatly enhance the premier's popularity.
FOR SOCIAL PURITY.
The Social Purity Association Is re-
ported to be engaged In shadowing nightly
the movements OF number of promi-
hent members Of the House OF Commons.
'ab3het ofhcers and other distinguished
persons. their detectives being instructed
10 Keep q minute record of everything
they discover bearing upon the morals Of
,he persons Swallowed This information
Is being gathered. II IL understood, with
a view TO It's use In the next general
SECTION minority society paper men,
IONS Lord Rosebury as having recently
utken a Midnight saunter through the
remote quarters Of islington and Gambler
Wen whittier he had gone To study the
social undercurrents.
TO CHEcKMATH FRANCE.
An English-African exploration expedi.
ton u 10 be taken with the view Of check.
mating the designs Of France. which is
obtaining access to the Upper Nile. The
English expedition II also aiming at the
Upper Nile and viii reach the objective
point before any expedition from Uganda
can get there. II is, therefore likely
tdAt before Commander Monteips expedi.
ffon startn from Uganda I'm Mavl thu