The morning news., 1894-11-18
GLADSTONE STILL A POWER.
Lord ROSebeTry'S New Scheme Suggested
by the EX-PTemieT.

a System Ol conference on
Points Between Delegates From the
Two Houses-The Ministry's Plan
Still Too Shadowy, However, to Be
Fully Disclosed-A Fierce Campaign
for the London School Board Elec-
tions.
London, Nov. 17.-That the influence of
Mr.. Gladstone, despite his retirement from
the liberal leadership, is still paramount
in the guidance of the affairs of the party,
is plainly visible in Lord Roseberry's
| latest proposal touching the house of
lords a division of opinion among the
members as to what form the resolution
for the abolition of the veto power of the
house of lords should take, and regarding
! the most suitable time for the introduction
of the question in the house of commons
lead to Lord Roseberrys visit to Hawar-
! den. Acting under the inspiration there
obtained, the premier foreshadowed, in
his speech at Glasgow, the scheme for a
second chamber, with system of confer
ence on disputed matters between dele
| gates from the two houses, in which the
| delegates from the lower house would
| largely oYerbalance those from the lords
! Obviously, the ministers have under con-
| sideration some plan which is still too
! shadowy to permit of its being disclosed.
! Sir William Harcourt, chancellor of the
! eXchequer, and Henry Campbel-Banner-
| man, secretary of state for war; opposed
! Lord RoseberryS desire to introduce the
| question of the reform of the house of
! lords early in the coming session of
| parliament They urged that the best
| course to adopt will be to hold the resolu-
| uon in reserve till the ministry shall be
ready for a dissolution. 1t is improbable
that the conservative leaders will be will
| ing to wait the convenience of the govern
! ment. Lord Salisbury, it is known is de-
! termined to force their hand by passing
in the house of lords Immediately the ses-
! sion shall open a motion affirming the pos-
session by that body Of legislative privi-
| leges. This will necessitate the introduc-
/ ton in the house of commons, early in the
session, of counter resolutions, and will
/ cause crisis which will make a dissolu-
tion imperative.
The statement made by Hon. Edward
| Blake, NJ. P. for the south
division of Lohford, during his recent visit
| to America, that Baron Tweedmouth had
| offered the McCarthyite section of the
| irish parliamentary party f2,0OO will be
taken notice of by parliament as an at
| tempt at corruption in the purchase of
| votes. The members of the liberal party
hold that the sum was offered as a legiti-
mate contribution to the parlia-
| mentary fund. The McCarthyites
however, are able to show clean hands
having rejected the offer and will not af-
| ford their enemies any ground for scan
dal, but Mr.. Blakes reputation for pru-
| dence and reticence has suffered severely.
A nerce campaign is proceeding for the
| London school board elections, which in
Volves issues which the religious press
! speaks of as among the greatest in the
! history of the metropolis and the cOuntrv
! The vote, which will be taken on Thurs
! day, will decide whether education shall
| be controlled by non-secta rians or by
| clericals. Since 1871, under a compro-
| mise between the parties, non-dogmatlc
Bible teaching has prevailed but grad
! ualy, through the laXity 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 the electorate, and de-
| nounce their progressive opponents
| though the latter are led by non-con-
formist ministers and a section of the
| English church clergy, as enemies of re-
| ligion in their intent to secularize the
! schools. As the result will have a very
| great effect upon the whole national sys-
| tenn public interest in the matter is keen
The Tablet says the religious condition
| of England is receiving at present the
| special attention of the Curia Romano.
| According to other advices, the pope per-
| sonally studies every aspect of the oues-
| tion, and 1t is stated that his holiness has
| ordered to proceed to Rome Able Portal
! DeCahors, whose recent work over the
! nom de plume "Dalbus" has been yerv
widely and earnestly discussed Lord
| Halifax, who is also a keen advocate of
! papal action looking to a reunion of the
! TE d Nr1 ole
shortly.
1t is reported that the pope is prepar-
! ing an appeal to the people Of England
! inviting the Anglican church to assist
! in the establishment of an entente with
! the mother church.
Within a week one cargo of American
| cattle has been landed at Deptford and
another at Newcastle 1t is reported that
! each of these cargoes contained at least
| one animal effected with pleuro-pneumo-
| MIA and that as the slaughter Of the cat
! tie proceeded, others We're found to be
! infected with the disease This report,
however, appears to be prejudiced and
| lacks verihcation by official inspection.
Great uncertainty prevails in English
| yachting circles regarding the prizes of
/ fered by Mr. James Gordon Bennett for
| the Mediterranean regatta The official
! programmes give no information regard
| ing the enormous sums reported to have
| been given for small raters. one two-and-
a-half rater is being built on the Clyde
| for p. NJ. Coats, and two half raters are
1 being constructed for Norman Clark. The
! steam yachts Katooneba and Giralda will
| go to the Mediterranean TO take part I'm
! the races there, The Giralda, on her
| trial trip, recorded a speed Of twenty-one
| knots an hour, and IL is the general opin-
ion among yachtsmen that she ought to
prove herself the most speedy yacht In
/ the world.
Private cable advices 10 the Field state
that the New York Yacht Club commit
tee have criticised Lord Dunraven regard
ing the contests for the Americas cup
In friendly spirit. The construction OF
| Lord Dunraven's new yacht with which he
intends TO contest for the Americas cup,
viii not be begun until all the points now
being discussed have been finally settled.
Observers Of the arrival az Windsor OF
Queen Victoria noticed that her majesty'a
general weakness and lameness had yis-
ibly increased She required assistance IN
passing up the slightly Inclined FanEway
from the train 20 the landau which was
iu waiting.