New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-17
PRESSURE FOR ELECTIONS.
UvoNsTs ANXIOUS FOR a DIssoLU-
TON OF PARLIAMENT.
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London sept i, l q m--Lord Salisbury
r1ust b statesman Of phenomenal strength Of
purpose Il he can resist and overcome the press
IRE from the Unioaist party IN favor Of the dis
soiuton Of Parliament. The main objections 10
an immediate appeal 10 the country are, first.
mai q political use VIII he made Of an Imperial
emergency for convincing the Dutch Of South
africa that the results of the war are perma-
nent. and, second that the elections VIII be
he'd OF q reduced register, educating voters
Who were not qualified two years ago. as M
Asquith has stated the case plainly in the best
fighting speech heard so far OF the Liberal side;
and Ehas accepting TIE annexation Of the Dutch
republics as irreve-si6Ie he has protested against
Narrowing he appeal 20 the British democracy
down 70 The campaign IN gcuth Africa and ex-
plotting the patriotism OF the Empire for the
bsnea1 cE the party IN power. The Unionists
perceive the advantages OF their position, and
ars bent upon making full dse of them. and as
Lard Salisbury IS e party leader as vel as q
statesman he Is not likely 10 hold back The
dsiast Of the Unionists when Soldiers OF the
Queen" IS TIE tune 10 which the electors VIII
msrcA 70 the polls. and when the old register IS
heavily against the Liberals. would be one Of
The most startling surprises Of British politics.
definite announcement Of the date OF disso-
luton is expected on Tuesday, when the Privy
Council has 70 meet al Balmora1 Rumors cur
rsnt within twenty-four hours have designated
Tuesday, September ., as the date OF dissolu-
t!oa This would bring on The elections during
tie first fortnight IN October Politicians ex-
pzin that the elections must be held during
tLat fortnight OF rot until January. The new
registry VIII be in fuI operation in Scotland
lats IN October, but while II was completed in
England during August II does not go into effect
untl Janga-y. Politicians affirm that It would
Dc unprecedented 70 have the elections on
nsF registry n Scotland and an old one in Eng
and, and consequently that the appeal must be
made early IN October or else deferred until
he opening ot the new year Lodgers mainly
are distra1chised by the. defective registry, and
S he LIBERAL party represents the masses 1t
T4 Be placed al a decided disadvantage by
October elections.
TIE China question viii not be raised during
ne canvass IN any form. Negotiations are in
progress but the results are not likely 10 be
reached Until the close Of October. Lord Sails
bury is always reticent and unGommunicative
respecting matter Of high diplomacy, and he
VII have political motive for holding back the
e'rrespon6euce and keeping the country IN the
dark regarding his policy In China He VIII not
wish 70 divert DubIfc attention from South
Area during rl.e elections. and. EMBARRASSED as
Ae -s by lack % an effective ally in the China
eo1aplicauons; he cannot increase the prestige Of
ne Government by any disclosures Of the isola-
aon ot England and her inability TO secure repa-
leaon for The past ard security for the future
germany and Russia VIII be left free to work
oot settlement with Prince Ching and Earl Il,
sad the Triple and Dual alliances viii both be
committed 70 Il 7 \. F