The Sun.
London, England, 1870-05-18 00:00:00

SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

The Times declares that the Irish Land Bill will soon
read a third time and this is a subject of rejoicing, more
cially when we bear in mind the gloomy prognostication
which have been made. Last year the prophets of evil fore'
told that the Liberal party could not survive the introduction
of the Land Bill, and those who were the best qualified
to judge, could not conceal their doubts on the matter.
Fortunately we have escaped this peril, the force and 61::
termination of the Government having carried them throo,h!
all difficulties. The passing of this measure affords good
ground for hope for the future, as well as satisfaction for
the present. People may realise that it is possible, and even
beneficial, to go out of the beaten track occasionally, and that,
the true way to gain their ends will be to exercise patieocf
and perseverance. The Liberal party may look back wit°
satisfaction on the progress they have !made during tile'
last two years.

The Standard says every one is agreed as to the neces;
sity of introducing the commercial element to a greate.
extent into the Councils of India, but the difficulty is 11°`1
to do so. The commerce of India might be very
different from what it is, and it must be borne in ra'n
that India herself would reap the benefits of a re,°rne
enlightened policy as well as this country. The Indian
Council must have members who represent commerce '-
well as those who represent other interests. 'A little con'
sideration will show that Mr. Graves's proposals can 130
put into execution, and it is satisfactory to find that the
Government will take the matter up, or at any rate 01
their attention to it. It is important that the affairs °
that great Empire shou\d be conducted in a spirit cons°'
nant with the requirements of the age, and not with t°o
exclusive a regard to the fashions of old times.
The Telegraph thinks the Chelsea murder is an instance
of the latitude that is afforded for the commission of erirn:
in London. Miller was only caught by a mere chance 3.
last, and so well had he contrived his scheme that it is
surprising he failed to carry it out. This large city f
London furnishes opportunities for the commission °
crime to an extraordinary extent, and it is curious t°
think that Miller would be beyond the sea safe from Per.
suit or discovery had not the last scene of the box and the
carman taken place. Without imputing fault to °llr
existing institutions, it cannot be denied that London le
the best hiding-place for crime.
The Daily News considers that Italian affairs are as
suming a more promising aspect. Signor Sella, with
creditable moral courage, has convinced the Parliamente:',,
committee that something must be done to save the
efei
State from bankruptcy. His plans have been accept
in the main, and we may hope the maice`)
of the whole House will next week confirm the decision
of the committees. Signor Sella has reduced the military'
expenditure as much as is consistent with the
turbed state of the country in certain Par„7;
and the material interests of the country are steaw4
advancing. Italy will pay her debts when her adnlini.s
trative refOrms are complete. The shipping trade ;
Italian ports was never so active, while °
land all the resources of the country are
ing developed. The harvest last year was ve:01
fine, and this year the crops promise well. Against no
this, revolution and faction strive in vain. Italy has .37-;4
her liberty and independence, and all she now requires
peace at home and abroad.
The Post remarks that the affairs of New Zealand have
changed for the better, and the guarantee which has been
given to the loan for the colony is a source of satisfaction;
The settlers will now, it is to be hoped, comprehend 013
there is no desire on the part of England to sever the conl'eli
tion between them and the mother-country. In future it sy,
be understood that the colonists will have to undert3isa
the defence of their own borders, while England e 3 .-t
afford assistance from outward enemies. All is Nei
should be respecting the Imperial guarantee to the .v'e
Zealand Loan.

ROYAL VISIT TO HERTFORD.
Yesterday his Royal Highness the Prince of mr31,4
paid a visit to the Earl of Fife, at Ball's-Park'Hertford, the residence of the Marquis Townshend.
Royal Highness was received at the Hereford Railviarst
Marquistion by the Earl of Fife and the To shend• To
visit was intended to be of a strictly private character; but
the arrival of the Prince at the station he was greeted 1'43
a hearty burst of cheering by the few to whom the
had been made known. His Royal Highness graceful
acknowledged the reception, and during his progress througst
the town the loyal inhabitants of Hertford were s`°,o
enthusiastic in their greetings. His Royal Highll,.,`".
returned from Hertford at 6.20 by special train for tovo'

RAILWAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LONt°

AND PORTSMOUTH. f
The efforts of the authorities of Portsmorth, Ryde,an
other places in the Isle of Wight, to obtain more expedit—!
and efficient railway communication with London, I)%cie
been successful. A few days ago the Mayor of Ryde rec°iAvo-0
a letter from Mr. Scott, the traffic manager of the 1,013",b-0
and South Western Railway, informing him that, iron' 'a
first of June, a fast train would be run between London 8-,
Pcrtsmouth ; and this (Tuesday) morning he receive%
communication from Mr. Knight, of the London, J rigifut
and South Coast Railway to the same effect. Mr. 10:"
says that the train will accomplish the journey' betWeely
Por smcuth and London-bridge and Victoria reqtectiVe
in a little over two hours.

I\re understand the marriage of the Earl of pert 1,0
a. d Mary Marchioness of Salisbury does not take 0'

before July next.
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A Mastership in the Merchant Taylors' SO° J,
has become vacant by the appointment of the Rev. 'Ara. e 0
Church, M.A., to the head mastershipof Henley-on-Tb;-00
Grammar School. It is worth about £250 a year, an
u
election is fixed to take lace on Saturday, the 28th ins,'
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STATE BALL.—By command of the Queen a sv-to
ball was given last evening at Buckingham Palace,,st
which a party of upwards of 1,800 was invited. Alllo9"Die
those present were the Prince and Princess of Wales, „ of
Princess Louise, the King of the Belgians, the Duke
Cambridge, Prince Teck, and Prince Christian.
naeci
. Mn. BRIGHT'S HEALTH.—The Premier rec,-
from Mr. Bright, on Monday afternoon, another lette,
which he reports a continued improvement in his he
and states that he is gradually acquiring new stren'p.
One of Mr. Bright's most intimate friends was als°the
voured with an autograph billet, the President 0 sae
Board of Trade announcing in it his conviction that be'ioy
very long he will be able to resume his Parliament
and official duties.—lrish Times.
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THE PEACE SOCIETY.—The fifty-fourth aru--,
sary of the formation of this society was celebrated
night by a public meeting at Finsbury Chapel. Mr. d• 00
Peace, M.P., presided ; and there were also present 111,1 f,,
platform Mr. Illingworth, M.P., Mr. H. Richard, I‘,'-i;bo
Mr. C. Reed, M.P.' Mr. H. S. Brown Mr.
Dv
Burritt, the Baboo Keshub Chunder Seri, Rev. of
Binney, and M. F. Passy, from the French Leagu- of
Peace. Mr. Richard gave a résumé of the proceeding:og
the society during the past year. Resolutions denuun.ilere
war and the enormous armaments of Europe "
adopted.
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NEW THAMES YACHT CLUB.—The entries for 4ose
first regatta of this rapidly progressing club are to 'ate],
at 9 p.m. to-morrow (Thursday), at the Caledonian 101 l
Adelphi. The races are divided into two classes of cuoroe
and are to take place on the 25th inst. First Class : First .1-I.'iye,
value .ElOO. ; Second Prize, £3O. Second Class: First r
value £4O; Second Prize, £2O. Course from Gravior
round the Oaze Buoy and back. Time allowance fori,
nage, 30 seconds per ton up to 50 tons, and 15 secon""
ton above. The entries are expected to be very large'
PRESERVATION OF COMMONS.—The sun' ,iog
71,347 12s. 3d. has been subscribed to the fund now 1130
raised for the preservation of Wandsworth and CWhiect
Commons, in addition to £l,OOO given for the same clia
by Mr. H. W. Peek, M.P. A memorial, nutpel,°„. 0.
signed, has been presented to the Home Secretary, bulling''
W. Dilke, M.P., praying for the release of Samuel Solliorcl
who was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, with, us°
labour, for breaking down fences which obstructed tb
of an old footpath on Wandsworth-common.
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FOURTEEN MEN IMMERSED IN THE TRAM 'tl
A sezious accident, fortunately unattended with y'6
results, occurred on Tuesday night at Messrs 'i°l3,eest
Telegraph Factory, North Woolwich. It would OW
that while 14 men were standing on a staging loadil-15 fell
ship Hibernia, the staging gave way, and all of the ineetwit
into the water. It was with the greatest difficiatfr the
the unfortunate men, who fell into the Thames nen woe
Telegraph Factory, were pulled out of the water bYverth
in boats. They were carried to a neighbouringthe
where after being subject to the process adopted Jor°
Royal Humane Society in cases of drowning they

declared by a doctor to be out of danger.
ESCAPE OF A SHIP'S CREW FROM SAVACrieO,
The crew of the barque Belcarry, which was
ashore on the coast of Terra del Fuego on the morilln:ied
the 4 h of March last, during a heavy gale, had a t„1;0'
narrow escape from falling into the hands of the
nian savages. As soon as the vessel was observed to
ashore by the natives, they came dawn to the beach in op,
numbers, all of them being armed, some with Wore
and others with bows and arrows, with the ty of
posed intention of attacking or capturing the en Of
the ill-fated barque. Seeing the dangerous positfoipi
himself and crew, Captain E 'gas decided on abanu° Dab
the vessel, although she was perfectly dry at the tirne,
embedded eight fee in the sand. The captain anciAjief
wife and eight men took to the longboat, and the
officer and four men to the pinnace. The latter, or
reached Stanley, Falkland Islands, in four days, b„or
thing, up to late despatches, had been heard of the ',to
boat of the people in her. The agent at Stluley. had 66, to
number of schooners tl the scene of the wreck,
to 01'04
save as much of the cargo as possible.