The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-18
MR.. GLADSTONE'S INFLUENCE
BE Is the Power Behind the Liberal
Throne In Retirement.
ABOLITION OF LORDS VETO POWER.
A Belief That Salisbury VIII Force the
Issus-Blaks "Tsiked Too Much"
Over Here.

LONDON, Nov. l7.-That the influence
OF Mr.. Gladstone, despite his retirement
from the Liberal leadership Is stlll para,
mount in the guidance OF the i aliaips I5,.o Ol
that party is plainly visible in LORD Rose
bery's latest proposal touching the House
of Lords. A division OF opinion among
the members of the Cabinet as 10 Whdl
form the resolution for the anluon OF
the veto power of the Lords should take,
and regarding the most suitable time Tor
the introduction of the question IN the
House of Commons, led TO Lord Rose
bery's visit TO Hawarden. Acting under
the inspiration there obtained, the RE
mer foreshadowed In his speech at Gias-
gov the scheme for second chamber,
with a system OF conference. on disputed
matters between delegates from the Two
houses, in which the delegates from the
lower house would largely Overbalance
those from the Lords. obviously, the
ministers have under consideration some
plan which Is stu too shadowy TO permit
OF its being disclosed. Sir William Har,
court Chancellor Of the EXchequer, and
Mr.. Henry Campbell Bannerman, Score
tary of State for War. opposed Lord
Roseberys desire TO introduce the ques-
ton Of reform of the House Of Lords
early in the coming session OF Parliament.
They urge that the best course 10 adopt
will be to hold the resolution in. reserve
until The ministry shall be ready for a
dissolution.
IL is improbable that the Conservat tive
leaders will be willing to wait the con-
venence Of the Government
sBU.Y HILL TpD,E rHr ISSUE.
Lord Salisbury. It is known, is deter
mined to force their hand by passing in
the House of Lords Immediately after the
session shall open motion atlrmlng the
possession by that body of legislative
privileges This Will neCessitate the In
PRODUCTION in the House OF Commons
early in the session of a counter-resolu-
tion, and Will cause a crisis which Will
make dissolution imperative The state
ment made by Hon. Edward Blake, NJ. F.,
for the south Division of Longford, during
his recent visit TO America, that Baron
Tweedmouth had offered the McCarthyte
section OF the Irish parliamentary party
1900 pounds, will be taken notice OF by
Parliament as an attempt at corruption
in the purchase of votes. The members
of the Liberal party hold that the sum
was offered as a legitimate contribution
to the parliamentary fund. The Mccarthy
ties. however, are able TO show clean
hands, having rejected the offer, and Will
not afford their enemies any ground for
scandal. but Mr. Blakes reputation for
prudence and retlcence has suffered Sc
verely.
CONTROL OF IDUCATIoN,
\ fierce campaign is proceeding for the
London school board elections which in
wolves issues when the religious press
speaks or as among the greatest I'm the
history ot the metropolis and the cOun-
try. The vote, which will be taken on
Thursday, Will decide whether education
shall be controlled by nOn-sectarians or by
clericals. Since 1871, under a compro-
mise between the parties. non-dOgmatiC
Bible teaching has prevailed but gradu-
ally, through the laXlty Of the non-sec-
tarians, the clerical element on the
boards has acquired increased influence.
until now they feel strong enough to
strike for supremacy. The English High
Church and the Catholic clergy are united
IN their work among tire electorate, and
denounce their progressive opponents,
though the latter are led by non conform
ist ministers and a section Of the Eng
lish Church clergy as enemies of re-
liSion IN their intent to seculariZe the
schools. As the result will have very
great effect upon the whole national sys-
TEN, public interest in the matter IS keen.
THE POPE AND ENGLAND.
The Tablet says the religious condition
Of England is receiving at present the
special attention OF the Curia Roman.
According TO other adVces the Pope
personally studies every aspect OF the
question. and it is stated that His Holt
ness has ordered 10 proceed 20 Rome
Able Portal de Cahors, whose recent
work over the non de plume, "Dalbus." ."
has been very widely and earnestly dis
eussed. Lord Halifax. who IS also a
keen advocate OF papal action looking 10
a reunion OF the churches, will also
visit the Vatican shortly.
II is reported that the Pope Is preparing
an appeal to the people OF England in
viting the Anglican Church to assist
in the establishment of an entente with
the mother church.
Within week one cargo Of American
cattle has been landed at Deptford and
another at Newcastle. II is reported
that each of these carSOes contained Il
least one animal affected with pleuro-
pneumonia, and that as the slaughter
Of the cattle proceeded others We're
found to be infected with the disease.
This report, however, appears TO be pre-
JUDGED and lacks Yeritication by official
inspection
YACHT PRIZES OFTERTD BY BTNNFTr.
Great uncertainty prevails in English
yachting circles regarding the prizes Of
fered by Mr.. James Gordon Bennett for
the Mediterranean regatta. The official
programme gives no information regard
ing the enormous sums reported 10 have
been given for small raters. one. two
and a half rater is being built on the
Clyde fer =. NJ. Coats, and two half
raters are being constructed for Norman
Clark. The steam yachts Katooneba and
Giralda Will go to the Mediterranean 70
take part in the races there. The Giraida
on her trial trip recorded a speed Of
twenty-one knots an hour and it is the
general opinion among yachtsmen that
she ought TO prove herself the most
speedy yacht in the world.
Private cable advices 10 The Fled
state that the New York Yacht Club com
mittee have criticized LCrd Dunraven re-
gardtng the contests for the America :
cup in "A friendly spirit.
The construction OF Lord DunraVsns
new yacht. With which he intends to con
test for the Americas cup, Will not be
begun until the points now being dis
cussed have been finally settled.
THR QUFEN GeowING wE.BFB,
Observers OF the arrival at Windsor OF
Queen Victoria noticed that Her Males
ty's general weakness and lameness had
VAibly increased. She required assist
ance in passing up the slightly inclined
gangway from the train TO the Landau,
which was In waiting.