New-York tribune., 1901-03-07
CANAL TREATY RUMORS.
.HsD0WNE INDIFFERENT TO AIERI-
CAN SENSITIVFNESS.
ruANGE N BRITISH FEELING TOWARD
THIS CoUNTRY-THE IRISH MEMBERS
AND THEIR GRIEVANCE.
lranzr.Eht: 1901: By The New-Yorlz Trihunel

THIS COCNTRY-THE IRISH MEMBERS
AND THEIR GRIEVANCE.
c-o7vrlrht: 1901: BY The Nev-Yorz TribIneD
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
London March 4, / "A. m.-American rumors
chat the British Foreign Office has suggested
basis for drafting new canal treaty cannot
he confirmed here. The attitude of Lord Lans-
aovne from the outset has been taken up delib-
,ra+ely A. the Senate had not been considerate
IF British feeling, so also he has been Indifferent
- American sensitiveness, but has remained
silent and allowed the canal treaty to lapse
uitbout paying any attention 10 it The Eng
,,sb press had not shown any interest in the
canal question. and consequently Lord Lans-
5ovne has considered it safe to pass it over as
9 matter o. no Importance and thereby remind
the American Government that it ought to find
ont what il wants before asking any foreign
nower 10 grant a gratuitous concession in
snirit of neighborly accommodation. Lord
Tansdowne is not in an amiable state of mind.
az has been shown by his resentful attack upon
Lord WolseIey, but he is capable of gauging
English sentiment correctly foreign ques-
tons
There was real enthusiasm in England in
favor Of America during the Spanish war but
# has cooled of. This is partly because Amer
,can opinion was divided during the Boer war.
hut mainly because the imperial movement has
received a great impulse from the loyalty dis
rlaved by the colonies and because also the
German Emperor has proved trustworthy and
useful ally in heading off European interven-
tim The plain truth is that German support is
considered more helpful than American good
feeling. hence there is no disposition 10 make
unnecessary concessions 10 the United States
either on the canal question the Mayhricll
case which has again been brought up by the
prisoners friends.
Parliament settled down Yesterday to a dull.
,iresome Scotch debate after Mr Redmond. Mr..
Dillon and other Irish members had made in
eTectual attempts 10 draw the Commons into a
discussion Of the conflict between the police and
q small knot Of Nationalists. Although the Ma
tonslists u ere disorderly there was a real
Irish grievance in closuring the
fi7.600O00 SO early in the session. Cynical com
ments are made upon the softness of the police
who undertook to drag the Irish members out
~ the Commons. and barely succeeded. although
they were ten to one. The ordinary function Of
these privileged police on duty at the House Of
Commons is 70 stand in the corridors and take
charge OF visitors cards. They clearly need
more active exercise.
Mr. Balfour astonshed the Commons by an
nouncing drastic measure for disciplining the
Irish members. but when enacted it will pre-
vent a recurrence of disgraceful scenes.
Mr.. Balfour's proposed amendment of the
Standing orders of the House Of Commons. which
IN effect imposes penalty Of suspension for the
session for refusing TO obey the order of the
Chair, is expected to LEAD to an angry debate
to-day The Liberals. while dissociating them
selves from the violent and disorderly proceed
ings Of the Irish members, entertain misgivings
-si,v he ,H-
the House The Nationalist leaders strongly
deny that yesterday mornings scene in the
House was an arranged affair. The case of TWO
Irish members who We're suspended by mistake
viii come on to-day question Of privilege.
and no doubt so far as they are concerned, sus-
pension viii he rescinded.
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will leave
England on March is. and are expected to re-
turn on November l. For the seven months
and a half during which they will be away from
home, wherever they viii touch land they will
find themselves British soil The tour viii
constitute the longest royal journey known to
history, and even when the travellers return
they will not have seen the whole Of the en-
plre The Duke and Duchess will, however. see
ior themselves in single tour all the self-gov-
erning colonies Of Greater Britain.
The proposal :hat the Victorian memorial shall
'ske the form Of a structure near the Abbey. or
possibly a. Buckingham Palace. with d statue
@ me Queen as its most prominent feature. is
condemned Inadequate. and the King is
expected 10 refer II back 10 the committee with
suggestion for q more comprehensive scheme
81 would probably involve the erection Of an
isolated and inartistic Valhalla, with a statue
"s OnsloW Ford, and would be a commonplace
memorial Of q unique character and reign: The
eah 0f Westminster. who consulted Queen Vic
'o's respecting the construction Of "A chapel as
memorial Of the Jubilee was told by her that
"oud le more appropriate 10 her death than
p" eh anniversary Of her coronation. This utter
Sice which has never been contradcted, en-
o"ufases the Abbey clergy to hope that Vic
iish chapel Wall be built which win provide
uuiuohal space for monuments and sepulture,
"'.h ransepts nov being oyercrowded The
VHF site available tor a chapel is Mr. Labou-
nees house. which now commands an exclu-
eve view OF the Jewel Tower. one Of the most
,n'sfesting relics Of old Westminster. A chapel
uiil there could be connected with the Abbey
ciolster underneath The flying buttresses Of
e thapter House. This prcjec. already has
NO"s support The committees plan does not
A1''e enthusiasm in any quarter. INF
THE CORONATION NEXT YEAR.
~ Johns. X. F.. March 6-It is understood
o'neis circles here that King Edwards coro-
"ouon VIII not occur before Juua 1000 NJ