The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-10

disposal of the latter gentlemen Is understood
to have been His Excelencys own. which made itself
felt in this and other connections through intere
datc atmosphere OF pretentiousness and cvilty. of
which his secretaries were unconscious and which
was strange to those who felt it's influence 1t
inevitable in consequence of the late time at which
Lord Lorne's invitation received that inconveni-
ences should be met with on the road but believe
that all who made the journey grateful to Mr..
Luttrell Superintendent of the Intercolonal Rail
way to Mr. Hickson Managing Director of the
Grand Trunk Railway, and especially to H. Clark.
Superintendent OF the Pullman throughout the
Dominion, for attention to their convenience and
comfort.
MODEST YOUNG RULER.
The Marquis appearance and manner so. I'M
affected and winning that the writer unprepared
for the criticisms which have been provoked by his
adoption of style and ceremony at Ottawa ut vari-
ance with the circumstances of the citizens. There
is little doubt" says old resident 'that he win
soon be pressed to a compromise between the cxclu-
siyeness which, the world goes. is the Princess
birthright and the social rights which to be
claimed by the Canadian people," Indeed. the policy
may be forced him which he pleasantly recon-
mended to your correspondent
Don't overdo!'
He inquired with some interest about journey
which the writer had taken with the Earl Of Duferin
to British Columbia in 1876 and mentioned book
about that country since written by compagnon du
voydge.
Speaking of that distant land. supposed that His
Excellency, too, would visit it?
Perhaps he said II am greatly interested in
the whole country
'Though it must seem rather primitive"
eyes. But 1t has good present and most inter-
esting history
"And a future" continued, (Which may depend
somewhat upon Your Excellency."
The Marquis. smiling. avoided response, and the
dialogue lapsed into personal vein until he retired.
INTERESTED HERALD
subsequently 1.-THE circumstances being such that
have made effort to tempt him into interview
for the deectaton of your readers the Governor
General expressed good deal of interest in the
| HERALD.
II have often wondered said he "at the extraor-
binary enterprise of your paper. and the great guam
tity Of matter it prints from all parts of the world"
'.Indeed thought the wonder and admiration Of
good Britons were all concentrated the London
| Tunes
But" said the Marquis laughing. ait isn't every
newspaper that gives us new geography of CONT
| nent." land must add here the remark Of the
wittiest Of Irshmen-O' Shea. OF the London Stand
ardA newspaper. be corral that will mkt discover
new continent az well!')
His Excellency asked particularly about the internal
arrangements OF the HERALD Office the kind of presses
used their capacity. &C. and other facilities at the
disposal OF the paper took the liberty OF assuring
| him that whenever he should go to New York he
might depend, if he should be inclined, upon .
warm reception at the HERALD vaults at midnight or
any other hour by the guardian genius of those
cesses. who had already conducted through them
several emperors. princesses kings, and lesser po
tentates.
A vIcEREGAL COURT DESIRED.
Here at Ottawa, the capital. where the viceregal
progress has ceased and where the vceregal resi-
dence is established at Rideau Hall. feeling rather
prematurey manfests itself which is yet greatly re-
strained out Of Difference to the corners. There
some wealthy residents. members of the govern
ment and aspiring politicians who will be to
courage the establishment of vcerega court. There
hundreds of parvenues too. who would delight to
be concerned with such institution and its stately
ceremonials. But unless l. greatly mistake the tenn
per of the majority of the people, with numbers Of
whom in various walks of life have taken pains to
converse they would be pleased with the exercise Of
greater Difference to the real conditions of Can
adan society than that which shown by the Earl
and Countess Of Duferin. Lord Dufferin was able
a man, and such master of diplomacy and TACT that
he did with this generous people pretty much what he
pleased to do He mere listener either to
Mr.. Alexander Mackenzie Sir John Macdonald.
There were times when both those distinguished
men and their colleagues glad to obtain his ad-
vice and to experience the benefit of his mediation.
No less his social sway and that Of his charming
Countess acknowledged among people of every rank
who approached either Of them to be reminded
of any real or conventional inferiorty. The life
during Lord Dufferin's time o; Rideau Hall had,
therefore. everything to repay those who ad
mitted to its pleasures and advantages and there
many who testify to the concessions OF the Countess
in favor OF guests whose limited did not per-
init them 20 indulge in an unlimited extravaganza
of dress. cab hire and other details. The prospect of
court regulations is discussed much IN this way
IF there is to be viceregal court at ALL" say
those who interested in this stupendous theme.
'le court regulations be thoroughly enforced that
none but rich people. able to conform to them,
honestly enter and participate. Then how Cana
dams generally will like thati
But don't let have series Of court regulations
which. by admitting everybody. will tempt large
part of the community into cxtravagsncc and lead
the majority. consisting Of clerks in tho civil service
on insignificant salaries to actual ruin.
COLONEL LIrrLEroS's TACT.
would advise all who anxious in regard to
this matter to wait awhile Among the gentlemen
who surround His Excellency is one whom Lord DUFF
ferin greatly priced aud respected, namely. Ieuten
ant Colonel Il. g. p. Littleton, who is retained as
Military Secretary Colonel Littleton is familiar
with Canadians and their ways. and he is equally
familiar with the highest English usages and tastes
TO which Difference IL due in the presence of the
daughter of Queen Victoria, who for the first time
takes mp her residence in this distant land. Major
DE wnton. too. the Governor Generals private Sec
rotary has reputation for good which is GER
tany sustained by an admirable temper and perfect
courtesy. haven't doubt that either of these gen
tlcnen. especially Colonel Litteton, who has the
kooncst appreciation from long experience Of the
right thing to do ut the right time in Canada win
gradually assist the naturally afabie disposition of
Lord Lorne and the Princess to the establishment Of
set OF social regulations which will be acceptable to
NIL who really concerned.
HoS. Nh. MAcpoueAIL AND THE PRESS
Having dwelt SO long this topic advert TO very