New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-16

crepancies in these estimates are not Important
the Sultan IL his own diplomatist, but shrks
responsibility for his decisions. Why should he
not when II Is as easy to remove a Grand VIZ
Ter as to kill a ny on wndow-pane OF the
palace? The Powers are still celebrating over
the method Of dealing with the Porte's reply
and Germany Is believed to be exerting strong
influence In Constantinope in favor OF the ac-
ceptance Of the European demands The Duke
Of Westrnster's committee holds occasional
consultation In London but whatever Enghsh
sentiment there nay be respecting the Arme-
man outrage is latent.
Lord Roseberys Government has survived the
vicissitudes OF another week Parliament reas-
semblcd afte, the recess with loud warning
from the Liberal whip that members must be in
constant attendance. as divisions would be fire.
ouent and perhaps dangerous. The signal was
not seriously regarded; the attendance was light
for the five days and the proceedings were dull
The Crofters' bill passed its second reading on
the eve of the election in the Highlands, with
both parties bidding for the political support
OF Inverness-shire. Mr.. Healys Irish MUNICIPAL
Franchise bill was carried on third reading py
sharp practice in taking advantage or the rules
which exempt from the report stage measures
submitted without amendment from grand com
mittees. The opposition complained that paru-
san majority rejected all amendments IN srahu
committee in order to railroad the bill through
the Commons In the American fashion MI Bal
four plaintively remarked that not an advcro
was allowed to be added. ror con ma changed
Apparently there was no great harm in eXpedit-
ing legislation. when the Lords have apuhoan'
leisure for looking after adverbs ard commas
Sir william Harcourts speech on Thursday, OBJ
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eminent business was most adroit and optimistic.
He had the cheerful jaunty air OF a Palmerstoh'
with majority Of 100 behind him instead OF
bakers dozen. His declaration that the Govern
ment intend to proceed with all the principal bills
until they are passed into law was loudly cheercd.
hut the hollowness Of the proclamation Is general
" recognized. Mr. Balfour virtually supported sir
William Harcourt's motion In a conciliatory
speech. when he had been assured that there
was no intention OF subjectnG the Welsh DISCS
tablishment bill to compulsory closure MI
Chamberlain made bitter attack accusing inc
Government Of hypocritical pretences ana sir
William Harcourt Of the worst KIM OF ci"P'r"P
The difference IN tone Of the two union's' read
ers indicated that one favored a waiting policy
while the other desired to prccipitate the over
throw OF the Government.
Mr. Chambcrain's power In n rnionst Parla-
ment will depend upon the strength Of the major
ity. He will be a mere important figure II the
majority be narrow than II II be large. Nobody be-
lieves that he, can be left out Of the Cnionist
Cabinet but II Is natural TO Infer that Lord
Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour would prefer to be
released from absolute dependence upon him.
They think that their majority will be larger If
the elections deferred until autumn. and are
IN no haste to overthrow the Government Mr.
in ie in NJ "A because
enlightened self-nterest he Is Indifferent to
great majority Meanwhile. Mr. Balfour good
humoredly patrcnizes Sir William Harcourt and
the Ministers hold on with the Interior purpose
Of postponing the elections until February. II
they are allowed to do So and then appealing TO
the country on resolution directed against the
Lords Their majority is so small that an acci-
dent may happen any week through the caprices
or resentments OF Radicals like Mr. Labouchere,
who do not believe in a drifting policy when
the rocks ere straight ahead and in plain sight
Sir William Harcourts declaration that,
whether the session was short or long. it would
last until the leading measures OF the Govern
ment were disposed Of ought not to be taken TOO
literally. 1t indicates an autumn session. but II
.s not probable that the Government will carry
out the threat Of keeping Parliament in session
until the bills are passed. The Cabinet have
that is a great gain: it imparts steadiness to the
Liberal supporters and encourages them to be-
lieve that the party fortunes not utterly
wrecked
The Government, by grants in aid of the British
East African Company and by committing them
selves to the policy Of constructing railway be-
tween Uganda and the coast Of Zanzibar without
unnecessary delay. have carried out Lord Sails
burys original annexation plans Sir William
Harcourt and some of his colleagues had to swal-
low Ieek in the debate Uganda. since they
were approving policy which they had
demned; but the majority for the grants was
very large. The territory taken from the COM
pany will be administered by the Consul General
at Zanzibar a British protectorate The Gov
eminent after serving notice that the presence OF
a French expeditonary force within what was
loosely regarded as the British sphere of influence
would be an unfriendly act have thus incorpo-
rated in the Empire vast territories in Africa. and
have assumed the moral responsibility for abo-
ishing the slave-trade.
Lord Rosebery has been actively employed dur
ing the week attending Cabinet meetings and re-
ceptions. giving dinner parties and interesting
himself more directly IT. political questions than
he has done for several weeks. His health is de-
cidedly better. his yachting excursions having
been highly beneficial.
The Government scheme for the widening OF the
Westminster end OF Parliament-st will be car
ried into effect at an early day This Will be fol-
lowed by measures for the compulsory purchase
OF property in adjacent streets and the improve
rnent OF the approaches 30 the Houses OF Parlia-
ment. An addition is projected for Westminster
Abbey by the Church authorities. which may be a
doubtful improvement. The site for the proposed
statue Of Cromwell selected at the side OF the
old Law Courts, west Of Westminster Hall, FOR