The Sun.
London, England, 1868-01-29 00:00:00

cheap any more than the workmen themselves would
give a shilling for a loaf at one baker's when they
could get it at another for eightpence. Facts speak
for themselves. Captain CAMPBELL stated uncon-
tradicted that five weeks ago he took the specifica-
tions of a ship of 500 tons all round the Isle of
Dogs, and said to the builders, "If you can build
t for within £1 a ton of the price at which it would
be taken on the Clyde, I will give it to you." The re-
ply was everywhere, " We cannot look at it for the
price. It is of no use offering it to us." Mr. B ULLIVANT,
one of the secretaries of the East London Central
Relief Committee, s tid that he was prepared to
place in their hands a contract for two ships of
1,000 tons each—ordinary iron ships. He asked
the men to state publicly at what rate they would
work on these ships, but he could get no answer.
He told them that this very week a Sunderland
builder had come to London and taken back with
him an order for two 1,000 ton ships. The men
refused to adopt a resolution pledging them to ac-
cept work at the same rate of payment as in the
north of England. Mr. BULLIVANT, as one
well acquainted with the prevailing dis-
tress, spoke out boldly. He told the men
that he had understood they were willing to accept
lower rates rather than depend on charity, and the
question they had to answer was whether, in this
time of depression, they would work for lower wages
than they had received in times of prosperity. Upon
this there were cries of " No, no," and " Question."
Some of the men contended that the wages now
paid were as low as men with families could live
upon. But how, then, are they to live without any
wages at all? The question is not between a whole
loaf and a half loaf, but between half a loaf and
no bread. The Thames workmen'cannot live on less
than Gs. 6d. a day, the Clyde workmen can live OR
4s. 6d., so the Clyde workmen get their 4s. 6d.,
while the Thames workmen get nothing. With
hundreds of thousands pauperised and clamouring
for parish relief, with weekly deaths from starva-
tion, and hundreds struggling on its verge, these
men are not only sacrificing themselves and their
families, but those unskilled labourers whose work
depends on theirs. Bat the wolf has not yet come to
their door, and they do not realise the actual position
of affairs. The time may come, and must come if
they do not grow wiser, when they will not have
the chance of work, when credit and trades' unions
will fail them, and children will ask them for bread
in vain. Let them grow wise in time, lest, like
many of those above them, they have to learn, by
sad experience, that it is only too possible to live in
London on less than Cs. 6d. a-day.

The discussion on the Army Bill is still being
proceeded with in the French Senate, and some
dissentient opinions prevailed. The Minister of
War pointed out the advantages which the bill
presented, declaring that by its provisions France
would be placed in a position that would secure her
from all eventualities. Subsequently the bill was
passed with only
one against it. From the France
it seems that Italy is in anything but a satisfactory
state just now; and indeed rumours are afloat to
the effect that VICTOR EMMANUEL will dissolve the
Chambers, and accomplish a coup d'etat. In the
sitting of the Chamber of Deputies at Florence a
very stormy debate took place, and General MENA-
BREA was censured for having remained in office
after the adverse vote of December. This was,
however, refuted by Signor CRISPI, who
maintained that the party on the Left
were willing to abide the issue of events,
and did not wish to precipitate matters. Ge-
neral MENEBREA spoke with his usual decision,
and declared that they were really guided by the
desire of preserving the welfare of Italy. It is to
be hoped that the General will meet with the suc-
cessand the
to discuss
which he deserves, and that his prudent course
may eventually gain the day.
have
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seem to have produced a striking effect in all circles
of the country, and already the very exclusive
spirit which exercised so pernicious an influence in
the state of society in Vienna seems to be de-
parting, and only to exist in a modified form. The
Baroness von BEL:ST has just given an entertainment
which differs in some respects from other affairs
of the same sort. In issuing her cards the Baroness
departed from the old system, and kept to
Lone of those rigorous restrictions which
have existed so long as farriers in the soci •
ety of
freemen. The line, extended even to tradesmen, so
that a complete innovation has been made. This is
far more sensible than the old system which pre-
vailed, and under which even the daughter of the
Minister was slighted if her family were not a noble
one. In these days of progress it is not the way to
prosper to abide by the old regime, which fettered
in its limits, and great credit is due to the Baroness
for having had the courage to set such an example,
a courage which will not be underrated by those
who know the difficulty of the attempt. This is
an encouraging sign to notice in Vienna, and it is
to be hoped that it may prove a good augury, and
that a more enlightened spirit may prevail than
any which could be engendered
by the worn out old
dogmas of the departed days of feudalism,
quite out
of character with those who should
act in accordance
with the spirit of the age.

Dr ATII OF MR. TULLY, THE ,
..3.LUSICAL C 014..
POSER AND CONDUCTOR.—We regret to have to announce
the death of this popular musician--the musical director at
the Theatre Royal Drury. lane—which took place yester-
day afternoon. Mr. Tully had been suffering more
or less from bronchitis fora short time, but nothing
of a serious nature was apprehended. Mr. Tully led
the band as usual at the theatre on Monday last, but
soon after the return home he was seized with the most
alarming symptoms, which terminated in his death yes-
terday. The deceased Was a gentleman much and de-
servedly respected in the musical profession, of which he
had been a member for many years. Mr. Tully was asso-
ciated with the late Madame Vestris during her first brilliant
season at the old Olympic Theatre, and arranged the music
for all her splendid productions. He afterwards joined a
company at the Lyceum, where he not only arranged the
music, but sustained musical parts in burlesques which
were produced there, the most notable of his impersonations
being Selim in the extravaganza of " Blue Beard." Mr. 'I ully
of late years became the musical director of Drury-lane
Theatre, a post which he has held for a very long time
under various management; and how he fulfilled his duty
the popularity which has attached to his music of itself
best testifies. Mr. Tully was a gentleman of the kindest
disposition, and his death will be heard with the deepest
regret by the public at large.
PRIVATE BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.—The examiners
of petitions for private bills on standing order proofs,
Messrs. Frero and Pal rare resumed their sittings yester-
day morning. Before Mr. Frere the following unopposed
bills were taken, viz.: - The Eastbourne Gas, the Totten-
ham and Hampstead Junction Railway, Wimbledon and
Wandsworth Canal, Great Marlow Railw y, and the
Glastonbury and Street Tramway. No opposed bills wore
heard before this examiner. Before Mr. Palirave the fol-
lowing unopposed bills were taken, viz. : —The BarrJw-
in Furness Corporation, Carnarvon and Llanboris Rail-
way, Lynaington Harbour and Docks, and the Brompton,
Chatham, Gillingham, and Rochester IVaterworks. Tho
following opposed bills were then taken, viz. :—The Me-
tropolitan Tramways and the Isle of Wight Central
Railway. The opposition to the Tramway Bill was with-
drawn.

MEETING OF THE BAR. About 400 members of
the Bar met on Monday evening in the Lord Chancellor's
Court, Lincoln's Inn, when resolutions were adopted to
take steps for the purpose of obtaieing a more convenient
arrangement than at present exists for the hearing, in
the count courts, of causes in which counsel are en-
gaged. 1