New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-07
MIR. GULLY THE CABINETS ANNOUNCED
CANDIDATE FOR SPEAKER.
SMALL COMFORT FOR ENGLAND IN VI. HAN0.
TAUX's sPEECH-PRosPECTs OF THE IRISH
LAND BILL-A SCHEME FOR UNITING
IRISH FACTIoNS-DARK PROS
PECTs OF THE LOCAL VETO
BIIIl-THE LEITER-CUR-
ION MARRIAGE.
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

don papers consider that II answers the COM
plants of the Rosebery Cabinet. He has said
not word explaining the expedition 10 the
Niger region excepting to attribute the trouble
to the irritating policy of the Niger Company in
monopoizing trade and preventing the transit
of other people across It's territory He argues
that the companys claim is contrary the
Treaty Of Berlin, and cannot be recognized until
the question is settled by diplomacy. He has
afforded no Information respecting the reported
advance OF the French expedition to the Upper
Nile, bat dexterously claims for France the rec
ognition Of her rights over the Upper Oubanghi.
He denies the British claim to the Upper Nile.
but this point, on all others, he has over
looked the fact that the French frontiers
just as indefinite the British. There IL moth
Ing reassurlng in the speech.
Parliament has rarely had before 1t 50 technical
and so complex a measure as the Irish Land
bill. The kernel Of this proposal lies In what Is
called the improvement clauses. These conn
mend themselves so much to the Ulster tenantry
that after consulting the representatives Of that
body Mr. r. W. Russell declared he should cor
daily heartily and strenuously support Mr. Nor
leys bill. This action no doubt helped TO forca
the hand Of the landlords. and to 1t is largely at
tributable the circumstance that the bill was un-
opposed on second reading Mr. Balfour admitted
form. but this measure reopened too widely the
whole lard question. and would encourage fur
ther demands on the part OF tenants for the per-
petuation OF a state OF things intrnsically into-
cradle. Some confirma on Of this is found in Mr..
Sexton's declaration that the bill embodies the
principles OF the Land League. and would result
In the further manipulation of rents with view
10 some future superstructure Of purchase II
was certainly sensible suggestion that the bill
should be referred to a committee OF both houses
because the landlords sit in one and the tenants
in the other
The real struggle the measure will come
in committee. The Radicals are preparing for
the conflict by pressing the Government 10
threaten closure Of amendments the principle
Of last years gagging. Any such step would dry
up whatever sympath.es the Lords may have for
the measure. and several Of them are not unfa-
vorable TO many Of the clauses.
The bill for the disestablishment OF the Welsh
Church passed its second reading by a larger
neutrality-suspicious. had been expected,
because the Irish contingent gave their Welsh
friends their solid vote on the principle OF do ut
des. more familiarly known as log-rolling Sew.
eral Of the Opposition abstained from voting.
well knowing that the bill could not become a
law 1t was notable that Mr. Chamberlain voted
for the measure. possibly because he also knew It
could not be passed.
An ambitious young Scotch Radical named
Daziel has been very successful in committing
the Commons to the approval OF two of the Wild
est schemes of the Widest section Of Ministerial
supporters. One was the resolution for Home
Rule all round the other was a motion favoring
a second ballot in Parliamentary elections. Mr..
Balfour overwhelmed the first with ridicule
most crazy attempt at constructive legislation.
nd nil oh al for no hal
found its chief opponents IN Messrs Lowthcr
and Courtney. The Ministerial supporters, how
ever gave il their vote for the singular reason
that II mnmizes the danger Of constituencies be-
ing divided by the introduction Of free labor
candidates. who woud refuse to answer the
crack Of the Liberal whip Both proposals were
carried by small majorites in very small houses
This will satisfy the vanity Of Mr.. Dalz!el. but
it will bring his schemes nearer to practi-
cal realization.
The Cabinet has now declared its intention OF
supporting Mr. Gullys nomination for the Speak
ership. This Is virtually yielding to the pressure
of the Radical section in Parliament. and as the
Irish vote will probably be cast with the Radi-
Gals Mr. Gullys election IS assured. The
whole object Of this nomination is to prevent
the Opposition from securing for Of their
own party in the person OF Sir Matthew White
Ridley. the position OF ,ha Presidency. Certain
Of the Gadstonians who were favorable to Sir
Matthew Whie-Ridey personally have now de-
cided 10 treat this affair purely on party lines,
and his support will be limited 10 Comserva-
tives and "A few Unionists. II the Conservatives
should be successful ir the next general cleo
tion and should decide to appoint one Of their
own party color to the Speakership in the new
Parliament. Mr. Gully will probably have the
first judgeshp at the disposal of his party The
whole transaction Is now reduced 70 miserable,
party issue.
The Governments Local Veto bill has very
dark prospects Every week affords some fresh
evidence that the Cabinet and party generally
disapprove of Sir William Harcourt's insstence
upon IT, 1t is his bill. and he seems inclined at
all hazards to bring it IN before Easter and 10
force second reading before Whitsuntide. AS
leader OF the House. he has special opportunities
FOR having his own way. but the brewing interest
on his side OF the House is very strong. and
although he has gwen sop 10 the Irish by
stating that the bill viii not apply 70 Ireland
.he moving OF an amendment that that coun-
try shall not be excluded from its operations
would bring the entire Irish vote into line
against the bill.
Some leaders OF the Catholic Church In Ire
land, fearful of internec.ne strife az the next
general election, are making great efforts to
bring about the fusion OF the Parnelliie and
Nationalist factions. These efforts have been
so far successful that Mr.. Heily has not de-
nounced the Redmondites for over three weeks.
and Mr. Harrington has been equally silent
to the shortcomings of the priests 1t is said that
the concession of some seats t. the Relmondtcs
is 20 be the basis Of the settlement. Unfortu-
nately. while the heads of the Church favor the
scheme there are certain Of the Bishops who will
not at any price have any dealing arrange
ments with the Parnellites.
The public here Is taking little interest
In the Letter CurZon wedding The brides
money will re-estabish the Scarsdae peerage.
to which the bridegroom is heir. When Mr..
George Curzon first appeared in public life he
was regarded as much too resplendent being
Tor ordinary use. At Oxford he had the reputa-