Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-10
ROSEBERY TO RETIRE.
The British Premier has Been Working
Too Hard.
srnAKEnsurr or run HOUSE,
THAT Also L. 60 he vacated--Goie-
smid Most LIKELY TO Succeed Peel
Monetary Conference.

ley Peers intention to resign the Speak
ership OF the House OF Commons, has re-
lieved parliamentary circles Of the dull
ness which has prevailed for the past
week.
Lord Rosebery's capacity for Work Is
doubted by nobody. but this faculty mas
unquestionably been-seriously aneetea w
the recurrence OF his insomnia ms !"
with him an old complaint, which ." !"
former occasion, caused him to reiuSs ~
accept Office. a judicious system OF i''
Ing banished the complaint ana resporeu
him 10 his normal condition. Now over
work and an attack Of innue'l@" nav
produced the ailments when "oap
tated him before. and with the ""u''.o
Of an extreme nervousness II mas
como necessary 20 take prolonged rest
fora Rosebery's colleagues, even those
NJ he,o,c his Illness were intensely nos
,ne 20 him, now sympathize with num-
ara one and all decline TO accede 10 'hs
taking Of any step which would lead 70
,ol,,,cal complications. Even his poiiu-
cal enemies. the Tories, are disposed to
await his recovery as long as public con-
venience will permit. His physicians can
not express an opinion with certainty as
20 what period viii be sufficient to restore
him 10 health. but they are hopeful that
n few months free from work and care
will enable him to resume.
THE sPEAKEEsHuP.
In regard 70 a new Speaker in the event
OF the intimated resignation Of Mr.. Peel
Wild surnises are ahoat. and various
names are suggested for the succession
Among the most prominent ones are the
Right Hon. II. Campbell-Bannerman'
Secretary OF State for War; Sir Robert
T. Reid. Mr.. John r. Moulton, Sir Julian
Goldsmid, and the Right Hon. Leonard
Il Courtney. The Hobbies Of the House
OF Commons to-day have been nlled with
members to an extent very unusual Tor
Saturday. and the succession 10 the
Speakership has been almost the solc
topic Of discussion. 1t is generally adj
mitted that Mr.. herman
possesses all the requisite quaNhcauohs
for the position. among them tact, an
unvarylng good temper. tudiclaliy-
trained mind and long experience with
tho rules and forms Of the House, but
his great wealth and the probability that
in the near future he will come to the
front as a political leader make II doubt
ful II he would accept the position.
Neither Sir Robert Reid nor Mr.. Moul-
ton has obtained sufficient parliamentary
distinction TO enable him TO obtain the
place and the post when II shall be-
come vacant really lies between Sir
Julian Goldsmid and Mr.. Leonard Court
ney, though the latter. although a Llbe-
raj, was n deserter from Gladstone's
home rule policy and is intensely dis
liked by the Radicals. This state of
affairs has been taken into consideration
by the Westminster Gazette. which. In
a strong article In his favor. recommends
the ministerial party 10 overlook HIS
Unlonism and elevate him TO the position.
OF all the candidates thus far suggested,
Sir Julian Goldsmid really has the best
chance OF success.
THE UNEMPLOYED.
The work OF the House OF Commons
Committee appointed TO investigate the
condition Of the unemployed. and sug-
gest means for their relief appears to be
ending In a flasco. greatly 10 the Joy OF
the Conservatives. who declare that the
result confirms their contention that the
howl about the wretched condition and
distress Of unemployed workers was
merely Socialist clamor and had no genu-
ine basis.
The report Of the committee. which is
now IN course Of preparation, practically
makes no recommendations, and the
statements OF witnesses under examina-
ton were found in great number OF
cases TO be much exaggerated. and the
claims 81 men like Kier HsTdie have been
ignored because they were ridiculous.
IRISH LAND BILL.
Since the text OF tho Irish land bill has
been Issued the Conservatives declare
they have found many important dis
crcpanclos upon comparing It with the
statement Of Chlef-Secrctary Morley
when be introduced the measure in the
House Of Commons. For instance the
clause dealing with the increased letting
value OF holdings gives the tenant what
s. due from the natural fertility of the
coil. instead Of giving him only what ne
has created 10y his own skill and industry.
The clause defining improvements is
strongly opposed by the landlords, as
being too general and too ambiguous.
Niscount Cranbourne has given notice
OF his intention TO introduce a motion 10
reject the bin. and Sir Michael Hicks
Beach viii move the Conservative party
amendment 10 the measure.
NAVAL PROGRAMME
The leaders OF the Opposition have de-
cided not to make any attack upon the
government naval programmes.
The War and Admiralty departments
are acting IN concert In the perfection
OF a scheme for series OF grand army
0nd naval manoeuvres. in which the
volunteers viii take part. The scheme Is
a colossal one, and will require a great
deal OF work In the way OF reorganization.
BIMETALLIsM.
The currency debate at the Bankers
rrhfFal4N lfgelHue1 he
that there had been very considerable
growth Of bimetalllsm in the institute.
Hitherto bimetallism has been frowned
upon. and bimetallists have been we'll
nigh excluded from the institute. For
the moment the disclosure Is not dis
cussed very much In the newspapers, but
a cannot remain suppressed great while
longer.
The Economist. referring 20 the deci-
sion Of the Finance Committee of the
United States Senate in regard 10 the
arrangements for appointing delegates 20
an international monetary conference,
holds that the committees action is
glar.ngly premature.
The converting Of such conference.
the paper says. Is problematscal. and 1t
is doubtful whether President Cleveland
will think II judicious TO act upon the
committees resolution until proposals for
a conference assume something like def
mite shape.
ARMENIA.
Friction between the Anglo-Armehian
Association and the Armenian Patriotic
Association has arisen over the use of
the funds collected for the purpose of
agitation. The funds have been largely
subscribed IN England. one OF the effects
OF the quarrel has been partial cessation
OF narrowing stories Of atrocities. and the
publis suspicion as to the genuineness OF
the previous reports having increased the
cash donations have considerably less
oned. Under this influence. tho Liberal
press have relaxed the severity OF their
attacks upon the Porte. and even the
know-it-ail Constantlnople correspondent
or the Speaker has become silent On the
other n0nd. Il is undoubtedly true that
the Radical pOsltivist. Professor Beesly.
In assalling the anti-Iurklsh agitation as
being Influenced by species Of sectarian
big0try. is getting the approval OF the
Radical press. Professor Beesly. In one of
his letters. says: Because the Turk Is
down and without international friends
IL Is thought that he may be kicked with
impunity. Because the Turk Is Moham-
medan. Christians think they ought to
be the kickcrS.'
METHODIST UNION.
The Wesleyan Conference Committee.
on united action of the Methodist
ch,r-haS hes aactga1 20 fopxep. N ,e,,,,