The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-23
pr.aN PROPOSED BY THE GOVERN
MENT A SURPRISE TO THIN
COUNTRY.
COMMENDED IN GENERAL
,rxnEp rrrs TERMS IRELAND WILL
BE RELIEVED OF MUCH TAI
ALTON.
PREPARING FOR THE JUBILEE.
All Iopdcsn Is Torn Up in the Effort
to Properly Prepare for the
Event.

LONDON. May 22.-The scheme of
tho Government for the relief of Ire
land. as outlined in the house of COM
mons yesterday by the first lord OF the
treasury, A. ]. Balfour, was sprung as
a surprise upon most of the members,
and is the leading topic for discussion
in the political world today. Both par
ties attributed to the influence OF
Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary OF
state for the colonies, and 1t is admit
ted by all that it will do much to pop
ularize the government in ireland anu
also among it's supporters in England.
On the other hand, many Liberals be-
lfeve it will help them rather than the
Unionists, for, if it is a success, II
will disarm the opposition to nome
rule. --.
Under the scheme, the landlords Will
receive about f250000 (S1,250,OO yearly,
and the tenants will be relieved OF
about f4OO. 900 go, 900 ,000) of yearly tax
alton. It is understood that the project
was approved at Thursdays cabinet
and that before it is submitted to par
lament it's salient features Will De
communicated in confidence to the lead
ing Irish landlords.
Timothy NJ. Healy and couple OF
other Irish members of parliament in
one of the Liberal newspapers today
describe the scheme as minor revoIu-
ton, largely democratic, and oenencent
in giving local government to ireland.
Among the Irish comment TINS morn
ing, the Independent says: Ii the
promise is kept in the spirit and letter,
il will be a concession of popular rights
to Ireland, which, in addition to other
advantages, will have an important
money advantage"
The Irish Times heartily congratu-
lates the government. The Dlllonites
organ. the Freeman's Journal, remarks:
I'VE are afraid to be too sanguine of
the fulfillment Of Mr. Balfour's pledg-
es; but we cannot withhold approval
and encouragement of the govern
ment's departure" The Conservative
Daily Express regards the scheme as
a "dexterous maneuver, holding out
vague promises in order to escape
prompt payment of debt under the
financial relations full report.
The losses of husbandry in France
by the recent frost shows the damage
done to crops to be tantamount to
disaster in fourteen departments. The
government is asking for first grant
of five million francs to aid the farm
ers and fruit growers.
FRIEND OF DON CARLOS.
Much interest has been aroused by
the publication of an advertisement Of
fering $500 ($2,50O) reward for the return
OF an emerald and diamond bracelet
with a Spanish coat Of arms and me-
dalton of Don Carlos, inscribed on the
diverse side. 1t is supposed to have
been lost in Days theater and great
secrecy was displayed about the
matter. 1t now transpires that a party
of distinguished Spaniards arrived re-
Gently in London to witness the jubilee
celebration. One member Of the party
is a handsome lady of twenty-seven,
who, from girlhood, has been a favorite
and constant visitor at the home of
Don Carlos. She missed the bracelet
after a visit to Days theater on Mon
day. A great hubub was raised
and the theater searched. The name