LORD SALISBURY ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1056, 26 May 1892, Page 32

LORD SALISBURY ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

(Bb Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (press association.) London, May 18. Lord Salisbury, speaking at Hastings, said England ought to be prepared to retaliate on hostile tariffs, but without excluding raw materials or food. They

might, however, tax such luxuries as wine, silk, lace, &c. Foreign affairs he regarded as absolutely calm at present, and he was confident that arbitration would ultimate’y replace strikes. Referring to the speech, the Times and and Standard express the opinion tha commercial retaliation would be an unwise step to take. (special. ) London, May 19.

In his recent speech Lord Salisbury, in deploring the evils resulting from labour disputes, insisted that Parliament was unable to remedy these evils. The Times referred to Lord Salisbury’s remarks on labour matters as being inconsistent, and also declared that h's comments on retaliatory measures in connection with the trade of the country will increase the ill effects of a hostile tariff which cannot touch America, while it would be folly to attack European countries. The Times goes on to observe that it is a mere dream on the part of England to endorse a lopsided system of coercive duties, and gives a warning that the seriousness of the proposal might imperil the unity of the Tories and Unionists. The Morning Post sneers at the inelastic rules of the “ Cobdenites.” The Telegraph is rather inclined to approve of the proposals, and the Standard i 3 surprised that Lord Salisbury’s own followers admit that it would be better to omit the proposition from his policy. The Daily News contends that the Government are ignorant of the meaning of Freetrade, and if Mr Goschen had any backbone he should resign at once. The Chronicle thinks the introduction of pure Protection will be followed by a colossal reaction, and would possibly bring about a dissolution in the ranks of the Unionists.