The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-06-01 00:00:00

WHAT Tan WORLD SAT&

In the controversy between Bir William Hart Dyke and
U. Press Association, I am. as Llrd Beaconsfield oIIC)
said, "on the side " ol the Pres+ Association.

I am sorry to learn that the calm judgment given at tho
Indian office of the prospects in Algtianittan is anything
but reauttring. and that fif teen luillions more will probably
be tits least coat of them litary ptrade organised by L
Lytton.

It may be surprising. hut nevertheless it is a fact, that
the chief friend whom Sr B. Piers has in the Cabinet Is
Mr. Gladetone. The Premler spoke at ongly in condemna-
tion of the Zulu war; and it might naturally be expected
that he would support the recall of the author of that war.
It appeari, however, that Mr. tladetone thinks, now that
the war is ended, Sir ft Freres off..noe should be over-
looked. He has a high cipin,on of the ability and character
of the High Commiesiontr, an I deores that he should
remain in South Airiest° c .nip!ete t e work of confedera-
tion. Tits matter, however, a. exciting much feeling on
the Ministerial side of the House; and it will certainly
lead to *owe action OD the put of those who, like Mr.
Courtney and others, think tha•, of all the proconsular
offenders, Sir B. Entre was the greeted.

Though Mr. Gladstone as Prime Minister must be the
Leader of the House of Coco ,uona, it has been arranged
that he shall be relieved, as far se poesibie, of the more
fatiguing and laborious doges of the position. The most
trying pert of • leader's dutler is the constant attendance
at the House which it involves. Kr. olisdasons is getting
up in yawl. and be has stipulated that a portion of the
duties of leadirship should be taken by Lord Hartington.
In consequence of this arrangement Mr. Gladstone will
not, es • rule, remain late in the House ; and after the
u dinner hour, the ntie. of the losdrrship will be performed
by Lwd Hertington. Of 0.,W40 00 very great accede:is
tbe Premier will remain till the close of the sitting; but his
services may easily ho dispensed with on five nights out
of six. To • man of Mr. Gladatone's age it will be • great
gain to be relieved from the tedious duty of sating in the
House of Commons till the early hours of the morning.

The Earl of Itteolnsfield is at present the guest of Mr.
Alfred de Itrithechild. &this mansion in Beenvire-olsos. This
is the house which originally belonged to Mr. Cariatoptier
Sykes, and it wee there he began the aeries of princely
banqoets which hare since been renewed at his new house
in Rill-street.

I have reason to believe that, within • month of his
arrival in Eogland, Sir Garnet Wo'relay will again depart,
this time on • mission to take supreme charge of affairs,
military and political, in A.fitianiatio. The impreseion
has forced itself on the new Yinistry and their military
advisers that matters there are is a very unsatisfactory
state. The force, some 00.000. is regarded as needlessly
large and over-widely scattered. A general slackness is
held to prevail, and divided authority has produced it.
crop of negligence and waywardness. Sir Garnet will go
out with full powers to remedy all this, and with 'nitro*.
lions to settle up the wretched business, and get out of
the country as soon as the weather will allow the evacuation
march to be conducted with safety, c, during the months
of Oztober and November. Sir Garnet syjll be told to use
ffort to strike a Anal blow by Toros of arms in
Afghanistan, if events justify this, but will be forbidden
to undertake any far-reaching expedition.