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THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 1885

pelled at lettgith to join in the universel ver-
dict of England. The phrasing of the verdict is
indeed lenient ; it is not guilty of foul play, or
guilty of siding in heart with Russia while out-
wardly siding with the Allies, but guilty of good-
for-nothingness. Austria is pronounced useless
to the Allies. Well, that is enough. The crisis
is too grave for us to lose a moment longer par-
leying with a poltroon. The Whig families may
wish it—the Atistro-Coburgs may wish it—but it
will not do. Ministers must dismiss her—with
a bow if it please them ; but JoRN BULL would
prefer to send his finale by the Draymen of Bank-
side.

The result of the debate on Lord ELLENBO-
ROUGH'S motion was hailed with infinite satisfac-
tion by the supporters of the Ministry and of
things as they are, with contemptuous indifference
by those who have no faith in the aristocracy, and
with no little disappointment by the constitutional
advocates—and their name is legion—of Admi-
nistrative Reform.

That a majority of 110 on a motion of such im-
portance should have'these effects is by no means
surprising. The division was no chance one ; the
intention of the Noble Earl had been duly an-
nounced, and had been the subject of animated
discussion in all circles for several days previously.
By some it was attributed to personal, by others to
party, ambition ; by others again to the promptings
of a patriotic and energetic spirit born to command,
yet inspired by no inordinate desire for power. But
however it was regarded, this much was certain—
no one was ignorant of it. By no plausible ex-
cuse could the ugly fact be done away with, that,
to a reform, on the carrying out of which men
" slow of speech " and of great weight in their re-
spective spheres had pronounced the stability of
the constitution and the welfare of the country to
depend, was vetoed by an overwhelming majority
of Noble Lords, the very first opportunity, and,
as thoughtful men, pondered over the aristocratic
deliverance, no wonder if they exclaimed, "A signal
triumph may be a very serious affair!"
One thing, certainly, occasioned some remark.
On looking over the division lists no proxies ap-
peared among the number of contents, while 66
were recorded among the non-contents. How
this came to pass was certainly surprising, and
difficult to be accounted for. The notoriety and.
importance of the motion, however, rather misled
than guided curiosity, and the conclusion arrived
at was that there were no proxies to record. None
but those well versed in political matters dreamt
of a dodge having been perpetrated, or, to take
the mildest view of the affair, of this total absence
of proxies having arisen from a misconception ;
and yet so it was. The noble teller on the Mi-
nisterial side, it would appear, without having
giving notice of his intention to call for proxies,
contrived to call for them in a tone of voice
which wholly escaped the ears of his colleague on
the part of the opposition. The result was that the
latter noble lord only discovered the fact when it
was too late to be amended—those noble lords
who carried proxies for the motion having left the
house immediately on giving tbeir votes, under
the impression that proxies would not be called
for. Had thiq misconception—so let us call it—
not taken place, the division list would have pre-
sented a different appearance. It would then have
run thus :

Content, present
proxies
-114
Not content, present ll5
2, proxies

-181

Majority against the resolutions 67
instead of 110, the proxies not presented for the
motion having actually amounted to the above
number.

While regretting the occurrence of such a
blunder, the preceding explanation must dissipate
much of the disappointment experienced by the
advocates of Administrative Reform. It will
show the great majority that the confidence they
possessed in the patriotism of the Peers was
not so much misplaced as they apparently
had reason to believe, and that, in the long
run, there will be found no sufficient obstacle
in the house itself to prerent its maintenance
as an institution of the country. And, gratifying
as it will be to many on this ground, it will
show to the satisfaction of all that the cause they
have at heart has numerous sincere friends in
influential quarters, whose co-operation must
greatly further its progress, not only in the
House, but also in the country, where their ex-
ample cannot fail to have a speedily appreciable
effect. To Ministerialists, and other supporters
of abuses, the effect will be of a less
pleasing, not to say opposite, description.
They may not be able to understand how serious
and determined the people are in their intention
to have Administrative Reform, and what deplor-
able results would assuredly flow from opposing
them in their endeavours to secure it ; but none
are unable to appreciate the difference be-
tween a majority of 110 and 67, and to see
in the 43 proxies carried off in the pockets of
reforming Peers so many more enemies to be en-
countered on a future day, with a vastly dimi-
nished prospect of success.

Cornbill is to be re-paved with wood. The inhabitants
pay 2001. towards the cost.

The Cotbrriere de l'Eure announces that the railway
section from Mantes to Lisieux is to be opened for trail°
on the 3d June. •

We regret to announce the death of Captain Edward
Gilhorne, captain of invalids, Royal Hospital, Kilmain-
barn, which event took place on the 14th inst.
The Post Gazette states that Prince Albert, Prince
Leopold of Belgium, and the King Regent of Portugal,
agnates of the reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
lave just given their long-withheld consent to the consti-
tution of the duchy.
ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.—Her Majesty the Queen
and his Royal Highness Prince Albert honoured the per-
formances at the Royal Italian Opera with their pre•
sence last evening. The Queen and the Prince were ac-
companied by his Royal Highness the Duke of Saxe
Coburg and her Serene Highness the Princess. Adelaide
of Hohenlohe Langenburg. The royal suite consisted
of the Hon. Beatrice Byng, Major-General Berkeley
Drummond, Major-General Buckley, Captain Du Plat,
and Le Conseiller. Sam wer.
THE ROYAL DISTRIBUTION 01' MEDALS.—Yesterday
workmen were busily employed in the construction of
platforms, &c., in front of the Government offices facing
the Tilt-yard, St. James's, in anticipation of the brilliant
military spectacle fixed for Friday next.
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF COLONEL SIBTHORP, M.P.—We
regret to learn that the gallant colonel of the Royal
South Lincoln Militia, the hon. member for Lincoln,
Colonel Sibthorp, now lies in a precarious state of
health, at his residence in London. His condition, when
we last heard, was such as to cause the utmost alarm to
his friends. —Lirscolitshire Herald.

ADA3I AND E vs.— The foPowing distinguished and
fashionable personages, Royal Academicians, &c., have
visited Van Leriirs' great original painting of Adam and
Eve, at the Galbiry, 57, Pall-mall :—The Duke of Wef-
lingtou ; the Du‘rhess of Sutherland and Lady Grosve-
nor ; the Count and Countess Gigliucci ; Sir Hamilton
Seymour ; Sir C. L. Eastlake, F. n. A. ; General Lovell ;
Major-General the Hon. Charles Grey ; D. M. Maclise,
E.g., R.A. ; Sir NiTilliain and Lady Verner ; Dr. Kuria
Wilson ;C. Lanct seer, E-q., R.A. ; Richard Partriflge,
Esq., Professor of . Anatomy, R.A. ; George Jones, Esq.,
R.A. ; his Eimell ency Baron de Cetto, the t avariau
Minister ; his Exci.dlency Senor Don de Castello y Lan-
zaa, the Mexican Minister ; James Jltime, Esq., and
daughters ; Dr. Mac Dermot ; Richard Redgrave, Esq.,
R.A. ; S. A. Hart, Esq., R.A. ; J. B. Heath, Esq.,
the Sardinian Colon! ; Dr. Drury ; John Collett, Esq.,
and Lady ; the Rev. D. Coleridge ; F. Stone, Esq.,
A.R.A. ; Alfred Elmore, Esq., A.R.A.-; W. Behnes,
Esq. ; M. C. Wyatt, Esq., and Lady ; Dr. Jollyffe ; J.
E. Millais, Esq.., A.R.A. ; F. Carew, Esq. ; Lord Ver-
non ; W. Boxall , Esq., A.R.A. ; W. E. Frost, Dq.,
A.R.A. ; H. P. Bone, Esq. ; E. W. Cooke, Dq.,
A.R.A., J. H. E arle, Esq. ; Dr. Reynolds; the Rev.
H. J. Hose and L ady, &c., &c.

LATEST NEWS.

THE OVERLAND MAIL.

Vice-Admital Blanquet du Chayla shall be given
to a vessel of the Imperial Navy.
M. Fould, sen., banker, has just died at his
hotel, in the Rue Bergere, in his 89th year.
" The Emperor," says the Courrier du _Havre,
" has just signed the concession of the docks at
this port to the Perier Company."
BOURSE, MAY 15.—CLOSING PRICES.
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3 per Cents 6B 20 68 15
Credit Mobilier 775 Roman
Credit Foncier — Austrian
Belgian Fives 92 Spanish Threes
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Northern

OPENING OF THE PARIS

EXHIBITION.

PARIS, Tuesday Evening.—The ceremony which
has taken place to-day is not the least interesting
event of the reign of Napoleon 111. France had
hitherto been contented with a periodical exhibi-
tion of native produce ; she has now, for the first
time, invited the whole world to the peaceful
rivalry of the industrial and fine arts of modern
civilisation.

The rapidity with which the buildings have been
completed, considering their solid character, the
unusual severity of the season, and war excitement,
all combine to increase our admiration of the per-
severance displayed.
There is one feature about the Paris Exhibition
which is perfectly original. Never before in any
country, or at any period of time, had we an op-
portunity of beholding the painting and sculpture
of all nations under the same roof. Many will
linger with reflecting curiosity about the modern
productions of France, England, Spain, Italy,
Germany, and America, and contrast the varied
influences which have given individuality to works
of modern artists.

The long gallery dedicated to machinery will be
visited by the commercial world with Pagerauticipa-
tion. The producer will make his calculations
round the iron giants of modern invention, whilst
the philosophically curious will be struck with the
economy of labour, which the brain has made for
the hand. In a distinct building these marvels of
modern science are all collected, and will, no
doubt, receive the attention they deserve.
Arrangements for the ceremonial of the inaugu-
ration were completed yesterday, the throne and
seats for the constituted bodies being tastefully
disposed, and a considerable quantity of goods ex-
posed to view. Yet, notwithstanding the exertions
made, not fewer than 20,000 packages of all sizes
have still to be opened.
Although the weather has been unfavourable, the
whole of the engagements of Messrs. Yorke and
Goldsmith are perfectly executed, and the general
effect of the changes is alike tasteful and convenient.
The annexed connecting galleries of the three large
buildings are not in a state to admit the public yet.
No blame can be attached to those who directed the
construction of the same ; limited time and bad
weather are alone the causes of this delay.
The interior of the building presented this morn-
ing a gay and animated appearance, although the
weather was somewhat gloomy. From the grey
glass roof the flags of all nations and the proving s
of France were displayed, affording a feast of colour
for the eye, shut in at either end by the two large
painted glass windows.
The Emperor left the ¶Puileries at one o'clock.
The cortege was one of the most magnificent ever
beheld. Their Imperial Majesties were preceded
by six carriages. The State gilt-coach was an ele-
gantly designed vehicle, of the best style of Louis
XIV., drawn by eight beautiful horses, the glass
being cArried down to the foot of the carriage,
thus showing the whole persons of the occupants.
The Hundred Guards, with the Equerries of the
Imperial Household, escorted their Majesties, who
were cheered by an immense crowd throughout
their route from the Tuileries to the Industrial
Palace.

About 20 minutes past oue o'clock the Emperor
entered the grand doorway of the P.lais de l'ln-
-lustrie, when the band struck up " Partant pour
la Syrie." The Emperor was dressed as a divi
sional general (the same as when in England), and
the Empress wore a light green robe of exquisite
taste. Her Majesty's head gear consisted of an
ornament of pearls, which suited admirably her
charming blonde hair and complexion. Nothing
could be more majestic than the deportment of the
Empress, who smiled courteously to all around her.
Their Majesties ascended a crimson throne erected
in the centre of the grand nave, on either side of
which were elegantly disposed seats for the members
of the Imperial family, the Ministers of State and
their ladies, the corps diplomatique, and civil and
Military authorities. The whole formed a magnifi-
cent glittering group, the elegant toilettes of the
ladies breaking the golden glitter of the group of
officials who surrounded the crimson throne.

Prince Napoleon, President of the Imperial
Commisssion of the Exhibition, having read an ad-
dress setting forth the origin, progress, and cha-
racter of the undertaking,
The Emperor, after some complimentary words,
said : _ _ _

" My dear Cousin,—ln placing you at the head
of a Commission that had so many difficulties to
overcome, I wished to give you a particular proof
of my confidence. lam happy to find that you
have so fully justified it. I beg of you to thank
the Commission in my name for the enlightened
care and indefatigable zeal it has displayed.
" I open with happiness this Temple of Peace,
which invites all nations to concord."

Their Majesties then descendt'd from the throne,
and, accompanied by Prince Napoleon and imme-
diate suite, proceeded to walk round the nave of
the building. A dense crowd of spectators greeted
their Majesties with enthusiastic cheers, as they
passed round the building, and again arrived at the
throne, when they retired by the same door-way
which they had entered.
Every corner of the vast building was occupied,
and the galleries presented a remarkably animated
appearance, from being filled principally by ladies,
dressed as French women alone know how to em-
ploy the modes. There was an immense gathering
of English.
The imperial cortege was magnificent. The Em-
peror's carriage, which contained, besides his
Majesty and the Empress, Prince Jerome and the
Princess Mathilde, was quite new, and was drawn
by eight horses.
The exterior of the palace was gaily decorated
with flags, and although the day was cloudy and
threatening, an immense crowd had collected out-
side to congratulate the Sovereign, who, whilst the
nation is engaged in a deadly war struggle, had
this day inaugurated a temple of peace and in-
dustry.
The Galeries des Arts were opened at 2 o'clock.

ERECTION OF THE PRINCIPALITIES
INTO AN INDEPENDENT STATE.

(From the Paris Correspondent of the Times.)

It is now two months or more since I noticed a pro-
ject said to be entertained by some of our diplomatic
personages, and which referred to the erection of the
Danubian Principalities into an independent State, under
the government of an hereditary Prince, under the pro-
tection of Austria, France, and England, but, it is
hardly necessary to add, completely free from the domi-
nation of the Porte. The subject is again revived, so
far as relates to the total disseverance of the provinces
from Turkey, but otherwise in a far different form. In
fact, it is affirmed that Austria has pretty plainly sig-
nified her intention of mainttining a strict neutrality, or
of declaring war without any further delay against Rus-
sia, but on the condition that Moldavia and Wallachia
and the Danube shall be ceded to her absolutely. Such
is the price she demands for her active participation in
war, if I can credit the person who gives the in-
formation, and who appears very confident in its accu-
racy. I mention the fact as it has reached me, with-
out in the slightest degree guaranteeing its correctness ;
and only observing that this venal adhesion to the
noblest cause for which a nation ever yet took up
arms is quite characteristic of the P.twer to which
it is attributed, and would, if true, explain her pro-
crastinating policy hitherto. Austria is not led away by
romantic notions as to the defence of a weaker State by
an aggressive, unscrupulous, and overgrown Power ; she
will incur no risk for such an object ; but, lik6 the leader
of the condottieri of the iziiddle ages, she will give the
blood of her men—for a cons,deration. It is, moreover,
stated (and this, I confess, staggers my faith in the
story) that Turkey does not offer the objections one
,might suppose she would to this wholesale transfer of
what, at all events by courtesy, is still her territory, but
that she makes a demand for compensation of a pecuniary
kind of enormous amount.

The Chamberlain of the City of London was yesterday
authorised by the City Court of Sewers to borrow
20,0001. from the Eagle Life Insurance-office, at ,q per
cent. The money is wanted for the purposes of the City
Cemetery.

His
Excellency the Count Walewski, late ambassador
at this court from that of Paris, was yesterday enter-
tained at a farewell dejeuner by the members of the corps
diplomatique, at Willis's Rooms, 'King-street, St
James's. His Excellency the Belgian Minister, M. Van
de Weyer, presided, bein, senior diplomatist. There
were prestut nearly all the members of the corps diplo-
matique in London, the Earl and Countess of Clarendon,
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston, and the Hon.
Sir Ed ward Oust, &c.
TURKISH STOCK.—The rapid advance which took place
in Turkish stock occurred in consequence of a belief that
the 2,000,0001. which remain to be raised to make up
the 5,000,0001. originally contemplated will be brought
out under the guarantee of England and France, or that
the two Governments will lend the amount in a direct
manner, analogous to that of the advance made by Eng-
land to Sardinia. An impression that this coin sesnlight
be adopted has prevailed since the interview between
the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the London capi-
talists on the subject of the Consul loan last month,
when it was intimated that the Government reserved
the right to do so ; but yesterday it was looked forward
to with much more certainty, and, although nothing
has yet been definitively arranged, there are strong
grounds for the expectation. The benefit of such a
measure upon the old stock would consist not only in
its preventing the additional amount from being brought
upon the market in a competing shape and on onerous
terms for Turkey, but also in its identifying the two
Governments in the financial interests of that country
by giving them a claim the enforcement of which would
necessarily involve due care for the rights of the origi-
nal bondholders, who, as first mortgagees, would in
such case always be entitled to a prior satisfaction of
their domande.