Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-18
MENDING THE LORDS.
II. Gladstuns's influence stu Para.
mount In the Matter.
SECTARIANISM IN EDUCATION.
4 London Campaign on tho Question Of
Allegsdiy Far-RcachinG Importance
General Foreign News.


LONDON, November I7.--That the In
Oucnce of Mr.. Gladstone. despite his re-
tiremcnt from the Liberal leadership, Is
stili paramount in the guidance OF the
affairs OF that party. is plainly visible IN
Lord Rosebcrys latest proposal touching
the House of Lords. A division OF opinion
among the members OF the Cabinet as 10
what form the resolution for the abolition
OF the veto power OF the Lords should
take, and regarding the most suitable
time for the introduction OF the question
an the House OF Commons, led 70 Lord
Rosebcry's visit TO Hawarden. Acting
under the inspiration there obtained. the
Premier foreshadowed in his speech at
Glasgow the scheme for a second cham
Der. with a system OF conference on dis
puted matters between delegates from
tho two houses, In which the delegates
from the lower house would largely over
balance those from the Lords.
Obviously. the Ministers have under
consideration some plan which Is sun
too shadowy to permit OF It's being uis-
closed. Sir William Harcourt. Chahcehor
OF the Exchequer. and Mr.. Henry camp
bell Bannerman, Secretary OF state ior
War. opposed Lord Rosebery's desire TO
Introduce the question of reform or the
House Of Lords early In the coming SEES
sion OF Parliament. They urge that tne
best course 10 adopt will be 10 hOid inc
resolution In reserve until tho MINISTRY
shall be ready for a dissolution.
1t IS improbable that the Conservative
leaders will be willing TO wait the CON
yenience OF the government. Lord sal
fsbury, Il is known, IL determined 10 force
their hand by passing in the House OF
Lords. Immediately the session SHAH open.
a motion affirming the possession by That
body of legislative privileges. THIS VIII
necessitate the introduction In the House
of Commons early in the session or
counter-resolutiOn, and will cause crisis
which will make dissolution imperative.
BLAKE AND TwEEDMOUTH.
Tho statement made by Hon. Edward
Blake NJ. 4. for the South Division OF
Longford. during his recent visit to Amer
lea, that Baron Tweedmouth had offered
tho McCarthyite section Of the Irish par
liamentary party f2.000, 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 proffered as iegiti-
mate contribution TO the parliamentary
fund. The McCarthyites, however are
able TO show clean hands. having rejected
the offer, and will not afford their enc
mics any ground for scandal. but Mr..
3lake's reputation for prudence and reti-
ccnce has suffered severely
A fierce campaign is proceeding for the
london School Board elections when
Involves Issues which the religious press
speaks OF ~ among the greatest In the
history OF 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 com
promise between the parties. non-dog-
mat!o Bible-teaching has prevailed, puI
gradually, through the laxity or the non
sectarians, the clerical element on the
boards has acquired Increased influence
until now IL feels strong enough to strlhe
for supremacy. The English Hlgh Chufch
and the Catholic clergy are united IN
their work among the electorate ana de-
nounce their progressive opponents
though the latter are led by non-con-
foruist ministers and a section or the
English Church clergy, as enemies Oh re-
NgIon In their intent TO secularzo the
schools. AS the result will have a very
great effect upon the whole nauonai sys-
tenn. public interest in the matter ID heeh'
ENGLAND AND ROME.
The Tablet says the religious condition
of England IL receiving at present the
snecial attention of the Curia Romano
According TO other advices. the rope
personally studies every aspect Oh tie
question, and II is stated that MS non
ness has ordered 10 proceed 10 Rome
Able Portal de Cahors, whose recent
work over the nom de plume 'DalDus
las been very widely and earnestly as
cussed. Lord Halifax, who Is also Keen
advocate OF Papal action looking 10 =.
reunion OF the churches, VIII aiso Nis'1
the Vatican shortly.
II Is reported that the Pope is pre-
pairing an appeal to the people of Eng
land. inviting the Anglican Church 10
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 affected with pleuro-pneumonia
and that as the slaughter OF the cattle
proceeded. others were found to be IN
fected with the disease. This report,
however appears TO be prejudiced' ana
lacks verihcation by official Inspection.
MI tN's
Great uncertainty prevails in English
yachting circles regarding the prizes
offered by Mr.. James Gordon Bennett
for the Mediterranean regatta. The OIL
cial programme gives no information
regarding the enormous sums reported 10
have been given for small-raters. One
two and-a-half rater Is being built on
the Clyde for u. NJ. Coats. and two half
raters are being constructed for Norman
Clark. The steam yachts Katooneba and
Giralda viii so to the Mediterranean to
take part in the races there. The Giralda,
on her trial trip, recorded speed OF
twenty-one knots an hour, and II is the
general opinion among yachtsmen that
she ought 10 prove herself the most
speedy yacht In the world.
Private cable advices TO the Field state
that the New York Yacht Club commit
tee have criticised Lord Dunraven re-
garding the contests for the Americas
cup In a friendly spirit.
The construction OF Lord Dunraven's
new yacht. with which he intends TO
contest for the Americas cup. will not
be begun until the points now being dis
cussed have been finally settled.
Observers OF the arrival at Windsor
OF Queen Victoria noticed that her Ma
3estys general weakness and lameness
had visibly increased. She required as
sistance In passing up the slightly-in-
clined gangway from the train TO the
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