New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-26
UNIONIST DISSENSIONS.
REVOLT IMPENDING AGAINST THE
AGRICULTURAL RATES BILL.
LIBERAL. AMENDMENTS DESTINED TO KILL THE
MEASURE-MR. CHAMBERLhNs AIIl-
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vrcToRIAs PLANS
Iondon April 25-The Government finds that the
first serious detection in the ranks or It's Followers
arises from the Agricultural Rates bill introduced
a few DAYS ago al the House OF Commons which
provides for radical change In the taxation on
land. Besides a number of Liberal-unionists VINO
have announced that they will not support the DILL
several Conservative members who represent
urban constituencies are likely to vote with the
Opposition. The Ministeralists say that the seces-
sions will exceed n Dozen but the Liberals eN-
pect tina this bill the normal Government ma
jority will he reduced by fully fifty votes Inc
Irish Nationasts Will vote solidy against the
measure. All this. however, Will not prevent the
Government from securing majority when the
bill comes up for It's second reading on Monday,
but the opposition to the proposals will compel the
Government to accept amendments when the oil
reaches the committee OF the whole rms VIII
prove disappointing to the Tories. who hoped TO
have the bin pushed through in the form In which
1t originally introduced. Sir Henry Hartley
Fowler. Liberal, formerly president of the Local
Government Board and also Secretary for india
which will be tantamount to the rejection OF the
BILL Mr. Whitley Conservatve gives notlce 90
the Government than that OF Sir Henry Fowler
because 1t will AFFORD an excuse to the Unlonsts
representing towns to oppose the bill Mr.. white
ley's amendment Will declare that 1t is desirable
before giving permanent relief to one class OF
royal commission Henry Chaplin president OF
the Local Government Board. who introduced the
measure. Will try to counteract this amendment
by the promise that the question OF urban rating
Will be considered in the future
Government report issued In 1893 showed that
during the last quarter OF a century there had
been an increase in urban and decrease in rural
taxation No facts that the Conservatives can adj
duce will alter the class character OF the measure
Mr. Chamberlain. Secretary OF State for the
Colonies and leader OF the Liberal-Un.onlsts. did
salxx Ia, l.f.ot Avot IfDe
OF the bill. and II, Is understood tina, he intends
TO remain silent In the future. far as this meas
ure is concerned; The Liberal papers quote from
speech made by him in 1883. In which he de-
however. he was supporter Of Mr Gladstone
oea I Board 0 In his speech Mr Cham
bcrlain said: Lord Salisbury coolly proposes TO
hand TO the landlords large relief from local taxes
I never recollect any public man proposing In
more audacious manner to rob Peter TO pay Paul
Peter being the landless millions subssting by
their toll and Paul the rich landlords. seeking
to plumber their fellow-countrymen The Liberal
Unionists believe that these are stll MI Chamber
lain's sentiments. and that only his developed OPP
portunism keeps him from speaking out against
The purity movement OF the Strand and Soho au-
thor,ies is succeeding beyond expectations The
Regency Club. n haunt OF vicious "swelldom.' has
been suppressed. and most Of the night clubs
have been closed
Matthew White Ridley. the Home Secretary. 10
send Home once doctors to report on his condi-
ton They alleged that since his imprisonment
his mind had broken down. The doctors reported
labor The Hone secretary thereupon refused to
make any rcmiss. in his sentence
The queen has purchased the villa Ncard. at
Clm!ez In the South o. France. for "A home for her
daughter. Princess Beatrice Grincess Henry OF
Iiattenbere). The extensive grounds which are al
tachol to the villa have spiendid sea outlook.
land She Will arrive at Windsor Castle on May
ana will remain there three weeks. Al Whtsun-
tide she Will go TO BalmoraL
Despite the official reports from Nice that the
Queen IL enjoying her usual health the highest
social circle hears that her feebeness has so IN
creased that she will be unable TO carry out her
Intention 10 hold a drawing room In May. she
will I, IL said. delegate the duty to the Princess
OF Wales. who will not go to Moscow 10 attend
Queen viii not appear at any ceremonial function
during tho present season Hehce no saraeh
the occasion Of the marriage OF her granndaush-
ter. Princess Naude 70 Prince Charles OF Den.
mark only two concerts and no state bails WIN
be given. The bereavement OF Princess Beatrice
may have something to 10 with the abandonment
OF the customary state balls
Tho secession OF the Heayi,cs from the Anti
Parncllites has now become definite. The party
whips have Informed Mr.. Healy and his friends
that they can no longer attend the meetings OF the
followers OF Mr.. Dillon. and that they are at Lb-
erty to take independent action in every way.
There will now be three Irish factions. each OF
which will move separate amendments to all irish
non among themselves or with their Liberal allies.
The discorI viii assist the Government In placing
measures Of the session the result ~ which will
be 'hc postponement OF consideration OF the bill
until ls7.
Another important matter has suddenly come to
the front The proposal to abolish the Viceroyaliy
In Ireland finds the Irish at loggerheads on the
question Since Mr.. Davitt suggested during the
debate on the Irish estimates April II that the
Viceroy and his household be abolished and their
salaries allotted to the Congested Districts Board.
and the lntmation OF Gerald Bafour Chief Secre-
tary for Ireland. that the Government Mas willing
to consider the matter several private conferences
Irish Unlonlst members OF the House OF Commons
These have led TO an arrangement for the holding
OF a general convention early In May 10 decide the
question. The movement IL approved by number
OF the English members Of the House OF commons.
Associated with the abolition OF the Niceroyalty
~ orrr rvt rovaI resdenre somewhere IN Ire,
land preferably the country and also TO hold
yearly drawing In Dublin Inc ne, eS In eon
coded by Parliament unless there is good assurance
that the change will be popular
Numerous congratulatory cable messages were
received on Tuesday by the Rev. Or. James Mar
tIneau, the occasion DetnS the HHe'y-scNo"u
vcrsary OF his birth He spent the gay quietly ., at
nj, home TIc IL In admirable health and spirits.
and his intellect Is undimmed
THE GOVERNMENT TAKES NO ACTION.
SOME REASONS WHY puELILNG IA NOT SUP
PRESSED IN GERMANY-THE COURT PARTY
on THE HORNS OF a DILEMMA
Berlin April 25-The futIlIty OF the debate on the
subject OF uelling which took place In the Reichs-
nd lte1i n o.
luton condemnlng the practice. Is becoming gener-
ollv recognized The National Zeltung'' has given
color to the reported differences on the question OF
Juelling which bad arisen between the Emperor