New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-11
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
Gladstone and Chamberlain-Lead-
ers IN Liberal attack.

fCopyrisht: 1903: The T-.sune AssoossionD
London. oct. 10 Two old Parliamentary
hands hold the field. each having dominating
personality and representing the heroic. strenu-
Gus life for which the great party leaders stand
The reviews Of John Morley's biography of Glad
stone appear simultaneously with the panegyr-
scs and structures upon Mr.. Chamberlsin's pro-
tectionist campaign. and the analogies OF the
two careers are S conspicuous the contrasts
The literary critics agree with Pastor Camp
bell. Of the City Temple. in describing the oi-
ogrsphy Morleys greatest work and adrni-
rsble from every point OF view, and, while they
do not venture to predict with him that il Will
have profound effect on the moral tone or
public life. they unite in approving the biog-
rapher's attitude his hero. 1t is not the atti-
tude either OF Carlyle or Froude. Gladstone is
not made the subject OF partisan idolatry. nor
is he idealized as a faultless. superhuman char
Rcter. The chapters dealing with Gladstone's
relations with the Queen conspicuously
brought out in the reviews. and the fact that
Gladstone IN the gradual course OF the evolu-
ton OF HIS opinions moved on a high plane does
not escape the observation of any critic.
The other old Parliamentary hand has sue
ceeded in explaining with marvellous skill his
conversion from free trade TO protectionism. and
has appealed TO his countrymen in Gladstone's
own manner TO recognize their obligations as
citizens OF the empire. Mr.. Chamberlain has
been attacked with partisan ferocity and
charged with manipulating figures. selecting an
unduly favorable basis OF comparison. and rea-
soning unfairly. but he has gained ground I'M
mistakably. His programme was definitely
stated at Glasgow and he surprised his fol-
lowers with its moderation. 1t attracted the
sympathy and support OF manufacturers and
income tax payers at once and hostile critics
were compelled 90 admit that ii involved
,lra, rf.a
present fiscal system
The second speech, delivered at Greenock,
was convincing proof Of his power over the
working classes 1t was aggressive pro-
tectionist appeal. which reminded forcibly
OF Senator Frye's tariff speeches addressed TO
wage earners, and it convinced the working
audience that employment and wages were
more important than cheapness. Those wit
Messing that wonderful exhibition OF debating
skill found Il easy to believe that Mr.. Cham
berlain would sweep the country If the cleo
tions could be deferred for twelve months and
ample opportunities We're offered him for
addressing the working population OF the chief
industrial centres. The fate of the reconstruct
ed ministry really hangs upon the Rudacity
OF the scout fighting outside the breastworks.
he will pull the headquarters staff after him
IL he can hold the ground. Gerald Balfour has
virtually admitted that the ministers agree
with Mr.. Chamberlain and Will join him in ad-
vocating colonial preferences grounded upon
moderate food taxation soon practica bic
The old Tories complain that Liberal Unionisis
have captured all the gre Offices, and the
liberal critics sarcastically assert that the
style OF efficiency consists in filling large
round holes with small, square pegs. but the
ministry Will certainly hold together and may
survive another session of Parliament. The
n better temper than his correspondence with
the Duke OF Deyonshlre Giscloses. He Was
treated badly by the duke, who uncOn-
scionably deliberate in making UP his mind,
but curt formal letter would have been I'm
better taste than Mr.. Balfour's elaborate con-
fession Of irritabiIity. Mr.. Balfour seems bent
upon tustifying the satire OF the popular bro
chure. Clara in Blunderland." by revealing
feminine characteristics
Mr. Asquith and Earl Spencer have led the
liberal attack upon Mr. Chamberlain. Mr.
AsQuith's argument mastery presenta-
ton Of the free trade case, but IL was high
above the heads Of a working audience. Lord
Rosebery will have a great opportunity next
week at Sheffield. and by rising TO IL may
render his own succession 10 leadership in
evitable Whatever arrangements politicians
like Herbert Gladstone may make in advance
question has become the dominating issue
Ct British politics. Every other question has
been forced into the background. The country
es well Mr.. Chamberlain. has burned its
free trade ships behind II. No practical poll
tician can expect foreign protectionists 10
abandon their principles when Mr. Chamber
lain and Mr.. Balfour. with the bulk OF the
Cnionist party. have renowned free trade.
The American commissioners ard co,,nse1 =. ..
tending the Alaska inquiry are more deeply
INTERESTED in the protection movement than IN
the boundary argument Mr.. Lodge and Sec
Rotary Root immensely pleased with Mr.
Chsmberlains speeches. involving. as they do.
complete vindication OF the entire American
rrotectionist policy.
Jacob NJ Dickinson's argument before the
Alaskan Commission IS considered by inpar-
sisl critics the most effective which has been
presented. The American case has been
summed UP with cumulative effect and the Ca
madam claims subjected 10 close examination.
Mr.. Dickinson has been the most logical and
interesting advocate either side.
The attendance at the postponed Pilgrims din
TER Will be larger than the earlier plans indicat-
ed. Commissioners and counsel are begging off
from speeches. Wayne MacVeagh will not be
present. as he has closed his argument before
Nhe venezuelan tribunal at The Hague and
sa1ieo ior America on the 81. Louis. The pro-
oeeoinss before that tribunal have been
watched with anxiety by the Dutch Govern
rnent which considers the arbitration court
one OF the safeguards OF the indepen-
oenoe OF the little maritime kingdom and de-
plores the controversy over minor points OF
procedure The negotiation Of the arbitration
agreement between England and France has
not been definitely worked out. but is IN an
advanced stage OF progress Lord Lansdowna