New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-01
THE COTTON DUTIES AGAIN
MANUFACTURERS APPEAL IN VAIN TO
THE INDIAN SECRETARY.

THE INDIAN SECRETARY
ALLEGED SCHEME TO GUST SIR ROBERT HART
FROM THE CONTROL OF CHINESE CUSTOMS
TO BALK A NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB
coNFERENcE-JusTIN MCCARTHY
SURELY TO RETIRE
rondon. Aug 3l-A bitter cry comes from the
Lancashire cotton manufacturers. who have De-
come disillusoned in regard to Conservative
eection promises to abolish the cotton duties IN
india Lancashire added fourteen to Lord Sails
burv's majority, believing that these duties
would be swept away. Lord George Hamilton
attacked them in a memorable debate In March
Rut now that Lord George is Secretary OF State
for India he declines to pledge himself to any
thing until he has consulted the Government OF
India. to which he forwards all Lancashire me-
MORALS The Indian Government recently re-
snonding to some Of these memorials, declared
that the cotton duties are absolutely essential
and Lord George will now let the promises
slide"
Since a hurriedly convened Cabinet council was
held in the room Of the Right Hon. A. j. Bal
four First Lord of the Treasury, on Wednesday
rtgbt sensational rumors have sent British
eeet IN Bezika Bay created demonstrations In
tho Rosphorus and attributed to Russia and
France a variety OF treacherous plottings at Con-
stantinople Semi-official information has partly
confirmed the Marquis of Salisburys brief state
ment Yesterday in the House of Lords that IL
was France and China that had engaged chiehy
the attention OF the Cabinet. The question OK the
Me-Kong River, to which the Prime Minister re-
ferred, has special urgency, but the active at
tempt OF Russia, supported by france anu
favored at Picking, to Gust Sir Robert Hart from
the control of the Chinese customs, and replace
him with Russian and French officials. demanded
the immediate intervention Of the British Foreign
Office The Government had been warned by
private non-officla adv.ces from Peking ana
Shanghai that Sir Roberts dismissal was I'M
mInent Dispatches from the British Minister at
Picking confirmed the fact that inimical measures
giving Russia control Of the customs were
threatened. 1t is understood that the CABINET
has decided to interpose in the matter.
Strong underhand influences are being exerted
to balk the projected conference OF the NATIONAL
Liberal Club. The present Liberal managers in
sist that II the party must be reorganzed' the
proposal ought to originate with the National
Liberal Federation. The political committee OF
the club, all the members Of which belong to the
Federation. do not care with whom the proposal
originates but demand strong, representative
congress on the condition of the party. Sir Will
lam V Harcourt advises postponement OF the
conference on the ground that at present 1t would
do more harm than good. THE Speaker says
that the men calling II have authority in the
ranks Of the party. and that later representa-
tive gathering will be called to discuss reorgah-
iZation not change of leadership. Neverthe-
Iess II Is likely that the conference will be held,
as all the responses received from Liberal associ-
atoms throughout the country approve the pro-
ject.
The withdrawal of Justin Mccarthy from the
leadership Of his party after the parliamentary
recess is definitely decided upon. He Will meet
his marty at the opening Of the next session, de-
termined 10 resign. During the recess the strug-
gle over the election of his successor will be Keen
Gerald Balfour. the Chief Secretary for Ireland.
has arranged tc make tour OF the poorer dis
tricts of Ireland during the parliamentary recess
with the view Of learning the state OF the country
Nothing authentic has happened concerning the
relations between England and Turkey, except
that the Marquis of Salisbury continues snow
of concert with Russia and France. If the Prime
Minister suspects that these powers are secretly
inspiring their agents covert!y to intrigue against
Great Britain, known instructions TO sir
Philip Currie the British Ambassador to Turkey,
indicate that he is conscious thereof.
The St. Jamess Gazette" protests against
armed coercion being employed against Turkey,
as playing into Russa's hands. 1t says that while
the fleet Of Great Britain was engaged In knock
ing at Turkish forts Russian strategists would
find good opportunity for military operations IN
Armenia and Roumea, which would lead TO the
greatest disasters to British interests in the East
The whole tenor of the articles plainly indicates
that Lord Salisbury Is renewing his OLD alllahce
with the Porte, and implies that there VIII be no
genuine intervention in Armenian aIIdlrs.
Professor L. D. Lodge, Of the Smithsonian In
stitution Is here from a tour through Holland,
France and Belgium. He will return to America
on the Etrurla, which sails on September l. lie
has been executing commission from the Column
bian University and has been making researches
for a history of French philosophy. collecting rare
works and cleaning data from old manuscripts.
Of which he said he had found few bearing on
his subject Of date prior 10 the origin of printing.
He has been engaged on his work four years, and
eypects To publish the first part, when VIII pe
a treatise on Describes. about year hence In
Boston. He has made extensive purchases ior
his private library. which he thinks is now the
most complete and the richest In books Of French
philosophy that exists in the United states.
Dr. Lorlmer OF Boston, sails on the Lucan!a
to-day. His popularity has increased every sun
dav that he has preached He conducted fare
we'll service in DR.. Pentecosts Church, and at Its
conclusion many members Of the congregation
crowded forward to shake hands with him. ex-
PRESSING regret at his departure and saying that
they would look forward eagerly to his return
next wear Or. Lorimer visited Mr. Gladstone
and afterward expressed surprise at the aged
statesman's vigor saying that he ought TO 1--we
| for years and could still surpass many younger
statesmen in directing public affairs
Miss Craigie, more widely known by her pen
name. of John oliver Hobbies, denies the report
that she is engaged TO be married to George
Moore the novelist.
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