New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
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~opyr,cht 1895, BY The Tribune Assoc'a,ton.
London Aug lO-Mr. Gladstone and the Chi
nese assassns have diverted public attention
from domestic politics to the horrors OF barba-
rous fanatic.snl. Mr. Gladstone's speech on the
Armenian massacros. while not one Of his great
est addresses high above the level OF
ordinary political oratory. His voice was clear
and resonant, and he spoke with splendid en-
ergy. While he dsavowed any intention Of
treating the Armenian question in party spirit,
he virtually imposed upon the Salisbury Govern
ment the obligation to bring the Porte to its
senses. Undoubtedly Lord sallsbury's hands
have been strengthened by this speech, which
has been received with signs OF approval by the
press of all parties. Reports from Constanti-
nople betoken an Increased disposition on the
part OF the Sultan to make concessions on minor
points. but coercion was a natural corollary to
Mr. Gladstone's speech, and Lord Salisbury has
not yet shown any irdication tnat he is prepared
to use force. The Porte, as Mr.. Gladstone said.
will listen to the word must" but the word
ought will have no weight with II. Lord
Salisbury did net hesitate last June to embarrass
Lord Kimberley by making speech In which
coercve measures deprecated; his oppo-
nents have not repeated his tactics, but have
arrayed behind him In the Foreign Office the
moral forces Of public opinion. The Sultan Is
not yet convinced that the Powers in ear
nest. A threat to seize some Of the Turkish
islands and hand them over to Greece would
open his eyes.
The massacre of missionaries at Foo-Chow 10
generally attributed to the feeling Of fanatcism
and revenge excited by the overthrow Of China
In tha with lam Tha frat o,ffra uyaa
rapidly followed by additional atrocities in the
province of Canton, and indications are not
wanting that the anti-foreign agitation Is
spreading southwark and that the central gov
ernment is utterly demoralized, and unable
either to punish the assassins to discipline
the mandarins who have been conniving at these
barbarous crimes. Lord Salisbury has undoubt-
edly acted with promptness and energy in de-
manding reparation for the atrocities and in In
sisting that the Chinese Government must be
held responsible for the lives of foreigners DWELL
ing in the Empire, but IT is doubtful whether
the Viceroy can muster forces adequate for re-
storing the imperial authority. The mission.
aries have been singled out for attack not be-
cause they were teaching a new religion, but
simply because they were foreigners. and tho
Chinese people in their hour Of humiliation and
desperation want the country for themselves.
The State Department at Washington Is dealing
with the Chinese Government through its own
representatives and is not communicating with
the British Foreign Office through Mr.. Bayard
The American Embassy here is too shorthanded
to undertake any serious diplomatic work. Mr..
Roosevelt the Secretary Of Legation, has been
ordered by his physician to leave London, as
his health has broken down. Another official
is absent on leave and the staff in general IS
crippled
The English view is that foreign missionaries
in China are protected by DEGREES OF the I'M
peral Government and by treaty rights. and
that they cannot be recalled to the treaty ports
from the interior. Consequently. II the Chinese
Government finds itself unable to carry out It's
treaty obligations and suppress the outbreaks
Of the fanatica Vegetarian Buddhist rebels,
the European Powers must land marines and an
army If necessary, in Southeastern China. These
conclusions are logical but precious time is al
ways wasted in diplomacy. While the negoti-
ations are proceeding and the Chinese Govern
ment is making vague promises and conceang
It's weakness, the massacre Of missionaries and
foreigners may be resumed.
The new Government Is evidently regarded
with high favor at Court. Lord Salisbury, Mr.
Goschen. Mr. Balfour, the Duke OF Devonshire
and Mr. Chamberlain have been entertained
at Osborne by the Queen. who apparently makes
no concealment Of her satisfaction over the re-
suits Of tie election. A Cabinet meeting was
held yesterday in anticipation OF the meeting
Of Parliament next week and the preparation
of the Queens speech. The debate on the speech
will be dull and listless and the legislative
session will be short and uneventful.
The Irish members will have an important
IT, .,,t
Mr.. Justin McCarthy's reelection to the leader
ship is certain. His arraignment OF Mr.. Healy
has been strong act. which has increased
public respect for him as leader determined
to suppress revolt in the ranks Of his followers.
Mr.. Healy has not been effective In his reply.
and apparently will have to submit or be
driven out Of the camp. Irish divisions are less
serious now thar when the Liberals were in
power. The followers OF Mr.. Healy. Mr.. Nc
Carthy and Mr.. Redmond are bound to find
themselves In the same Opposition Hobbies while
the present Parliament endures. Instead Of d.
vdng as they did In the last Parliament. they
will be forced TO act together. or. in any event.
vote together. Mr.. Healy is not personally
antagonistic to Mr.. Mccarthy, but he hates Mr..
Dillon, Mr. OPr.en and Mr.. Blake. 1t is now
more probable that he will make terms with
Mr. Mccarthy than that he will rebel against
the authority of his leader and join the Red
mondites. who have disliked him as one Of the
btterest Of Parnells opponents.
The exports Of gold from New-York are care
fully watched in Lombard Street by hnanciers
who apprehend that the currency difficulties
Of the United States Treasury have not yet
been surmounted. Such movements as have
been reported during the last fortnight have
been regarded by conservative bankers es.
sentially speculative attempts to affect the gen.
eral stock list. Experienced bankers here are
confident that the Treasury. with the help OF the
syndicate. will be able TO maintain the gold re.
serve at its present level They are astonished,