The Sun.
London, England, 1869-04-14 00:00:00

UNIVERSAL SUM AGE IN AMERICA.

The constitutional amendment, conferring the suffrage
upon all American citizens, without distinction co! lace or
colour, has been ratified by a large majority of those States
which have considered it. But in the far West, especially
in Oregon and California,the amendment is regarded with
great suspicion. The influx of Chinese in these States is
so great that the whites are in danger of being outnum-
bered, and, in case the Chinese get the suffrage,
outvoted. In 1865 the San Francisco steam-
ships brought 3,162 passengers from China, and
carried back 2,211. In 1868 they brought 10,331, and
carried back only 4,209. In fact, the great extension of
the United States is giving rise to a serious difficulty.
What with negroes, Indians, Spanish-Mexicans, Chinese,
and, possibly, Cubans, the Anglo-Saxon element is in som:
danger of being swamped.

POLITICAL ITE-sis.

The London correspondent of the 21fancliester
Guardian says that nobody regards the Budget as
Mr. Lowe's. The pert of it which is likely to prove
of most permanent value, by lessening.the annual cost
of collection, is understood to be attributable to the
chairman of Inland Revenue, Mr. Stephenson, one of
the soundest of the non-political advisers of the
Government. It may be recollected that this gentleman ,
originally a junior clerk in the Treasury, was first
Drought into public notice by the late Sir R. Peel,who,
having appointed him his private secretary, found in
him a most valuable assistant, and who undoubtedly
impressed upon his subordinate not a little of his
own views and ways of dealing with public matters.
It was to him that Sir Robert, when unexpectedly
assailed in Parliament by Lord George Bentinck and
Mr. Disraeli regarding his treatment of Mr. Canning,
gave the keys of the private drawers in which his
correspondence for many years was deposited at
Drayton, and sent him thither to find any documents
he could which were calculated to throw light on the
events of 1827. Since then Mr. Stephenson has been
rising from post to post, and with every fresh Admi-
nistration has some useful scheme for improving the
administration of the revenue.

Concerning Lord Russell's life-peerage scheme the
same correspondent says that it is a decided hit. Its
author, with characteristic self-confidence, declined
Lord Granviile's offer to have it brought forward as
a quasi-Government measure. Lord Salisbury's
more than pi ornpt and cordial recognition of the
wisdom and ex.)ediency of the proposal has not
escaped notice. It is but a few weeks ago since Lord
Russell fraternised with the noble marqus in some-
what similar fashion on the project introduced by
him for limiting the effect of prorogations. Both
the old and the young aristocrat discern clearly that,
to keep their feet, the hereditiry order in the State
must move on as if of their own accord, if not
actually so, or they will be ere long in danger of
being ridden over and ridden down. Bred in oppo-
site party camps, the instinct of caste is strong 311
both of them. Historic pride is in their blood ; and
they happen to be by individual temperament two of
the most fearless thinkers, speakers, and actors of our
time.

A LIGHT JOKE ON A HEAVY SUBJECT.
The Times, discussing the various objections to the
Budget raised by the latest ex-Chancellor of the
Exchequer, makes a joke so quiet that it will be lost
upon 999 of its readers. We may inform them that
Mr. Ward Hunt divides with Mr. Crawford, M.P. for.
carriages
London, and Mr. White, M.P. for Brighton, the
honour of being the biggest and the heaviest mem-
berse
of the House, and the following remark will then
1)0 duly appreciated and keenly relished:_" Mr.
Aunt
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HOLBORN THEATRE-ROYAL,
Sole Lessee and Manager, BARRY SULLIVAN.

THIS ELEGANT THEATRE
WILL RE-OPEN
ON SATT7RDAY, IST OF \TAY,
For the performance of the highest class of
DRAMATIC LITERATURE.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole I.essee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, at 7, A WIDOW HUNT. Messrs. .!lirke.
Belford, Joyce; Mesdames Bufton and Maitland.
After which. JOAN OF ARC: Messrs Thorne. James, Fen-
ton, Turner, Chamberlaine; Mesdames Bufton, L. Maitland, &c.
To conclude sith HUE AND DYE.

OPAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN
111,

Positively t- e Last Week.but One of the Equestrian Season.—
Last appearances of the Wonderful PERFORMING HORSES.
The SALAMANDER HORSE, the greatest Equine Wonder of
She day —The best and only entertainment of the kind in the
metropolis. No other Theatre in London offers a programme
so replete with variety, amusement, and excitement The
magnificent stud of FIFTY PERFORMING HORSES,
and the matchless SCENES in the ARENA. The most com-
plete combination of equestrian talent ever brought together.
Those who have not yet seen the beautiful horses should lose no
time in doing so, as they leave London for the Continent on
the 26th of April.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. Morning Per-
formances Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at Half-past
Two.

LOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
‘."l Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Sefton Parry.

At 7, H. J. Byron's new and original Drama. MINNIE • or,
Brennan;Lerd's Love: Miss L, dia Foote, Mrs Stephens, and Miss
enn Nlessrs 1; avid Fisher, Vernon, Marshall, and J.
Clarke.
At 9, A BRFACH OF PROMIAE.
To conclude with BROWN AND THE BRAHMINS: Messrs
Marshall, David Asher, Andrews, Hurlston, and J. Clarke;
Mesdames Lydia Foote, L. Morgan, Brennan, Fountain. Hughes,
and Stephens.

OYA L CHRISTY'S.
XLGREAT ST. GEORGE'S HALL, REGENT-STREET.
Licensed by the Lord Chamberlain.

FASTER NOVELTIES.
Fresh Engagements, in addition to the most powerful
Ethiopian Troupe in the world. First Appearance of the
celebrated American Comedian, Mr. Harry Leslie. Pro-
nounced by the Press to be the genuine sensation, and the
only Company of Christy Minstrels who have performed
by express command before her Majesty the Queen and
the Court at Balmoral.
Arrangements for the Easter week :
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
New Songs; Comic Sketches. and continued success of the
Burlesque Extravaganza.
TIIF, VERY GRAND DITTCJ-S.
ADMISSION ONE SIIILLI-NG.
Private Boxes, £2 25.; Stalls, 55.; Reserved Seats, Ss.;
c,l.coay, 23

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