New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-25

is not necessarily for the interest Of the peace Of
the world. The failure Of the conference and the
relapse OF Morocco into a state more disturbed
than fl was previously VIII not be proofs that
his diplomacy has been futile. Success in OBJ
s+-7lctirg the reorganization Of Morocco will be
an Indirect vindication OF his right TO interfere
IN affairs IN that quarter Of the world, and this
YVES 81 the outset problematcal, II not shadoWy.
sOVEREIGNS NOT TO MEET SOON.
The Berlin forecasts Of a speedy meeting be-
tween the German Emperor and King Edward
have been sharply contradicted. A meeting be-
tween those sovereigns viii promote the ends of
European peace # not arranged prematurely
The King cannot safely do anything TO impert
the relations between England and France. Lit
lie has been heard about Russia in. the recent
diplouatlc negotiations, but there is no ground
for the assumption that the Car can be counted
OUT. The trend Of affairs points 10 weakening
o. the Russo French alliance and the estao-
nshnent OF closer relations between Russia and
Germany.
L1BOR MEN IN PARLIAMENT
4 marked revival OF public interest in domes-
lie politics has followed the opening Of PaTlia-
rneut The labor delegation has made a great
impression Workingmen have been often heard
n the House Of Commons in recent years, put
not until this session have they seemed 10 pos
cess the potentialities of power. They now com
mand attention and receive tributes from all
SIDES. Nessrs. Walsh. Barnes. Ward and other
labor members have spoken with lucidity ana
logical force and raised the standards OF debate
The influence Of Parliament viii be reinvigorat-
&c by the revival OF democratic feeling. the
opposition. feeble IN numbers. has been led by
Mr.. Chamberlain with great ability. He has
GcT6F ING
than IN debates on the Irish and Chinese amend
meuts His friends say that opposition. with
tremendous ODDS against him, is the tonic which
he needs and may add ten years TO his life The
Duke Of Devonsh!res free food group is dwin-
ding. The Unlonist party has pulled itself to-
gether and IS coming Up. Mr.. Balfour's return
over LII. BowIez for the City is not doubted.
SUGGESTED IRISH MEASURES.
The Prime Minister is leading an enthusiastic
party with tact and discretion. The legislation
q the session Is now fairly understood. with the
exception % the Irish measures. There is talk
about the retrenchment Of Irish expenses by the
abolition OF the Viceroy and his court. but this
Seems premature. Lord Aberdeen can hero4y
have taken Office fer the sake Of losing IL
Roman Catholic university e also suggested as
congeuial measure for Mr.. Bryce TO propose.
i would not excite the enthusiasm OF the Nom
eonformists. 4 supplementary act for tho
Quickening OF the purchase Of land and the con-
version OF the tenantry into peasant proprietors
is also proposed, but there must be something
more distinctly political IN the wind. The min
istry Is now sailing IN smooth waters 1t must
head. sooner OF later. for the deep sea-
RECIPROCITY WI CANADA.
Cir wntrid Lauriers 10 speech on CO.
lon0l preference has revived ne hopes of the
tariff le.or1ners. II may not force Winston
Churchill 10 invent a new phrase in the impend-
Ing fiscal debate but he needs 10 be cleVerer
than he was in the Chinese debate 20 offset the
conclusion that Canada is prepared 70 DISCUSS
mutual preference at the imperial conference
The Times" to-day has well informed article
o. TIE Americanizing OF Western Canada by a
fresh relay OF immigrants and capital. IN which
the point ss emphssized that the Dominion VIII
farn 70 Washington for reciprocity II England
Allows the great chance OF closer connection az
'orted by preference 10 pass unnoticed.
SOCIAL INCIDENTS.
Tbs Liberal hostesses are coming out strongly
u society and cooperating with the King In an
attempt 10 make the season a fairly brilliant one
Lazy Havershsm's reception AT GrosVenor
Square last night followed the Speakers dinner
70 the ministers and was big affair. the haIr
Mourning toilets not obscur1ng the blaze Of
diamonds. John Burns moi there. nor Sir
Eewerd Grey, but otherwise the rollcail OF the
ministry might have been answered Lady
Haversham. owing TO Lady wimbo7ne's deep
Mourning continues 10 hoi5 away as the leading
Liberal hostess wh!ca xhe began under her for
mar lite OF Lady HAyter. Lady Darlington and
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