The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-09-30
THE PERILs or ENGLAND.

American Rerie,c. Had Gen. Grant written an
article informing his countrymen that Mexico
was commercially passing them in canter.
and that tho prospect OF seeing the United
Statos reduced to the condition OF Nicaragua or
Costa RIGA was one which he was disposed to
regard with complacency. as the fuliilment OF Il
destiny which the country had brought upon
itself. the feelings which II would have aroused
In tho breasts Of all patriotic Americans will
give you some idea OF the Indignation produced
in England by Mr.. Gladstones article. Even
the Daily Netcs. Gladstone's most persistent
and out and out supporter, has not word to
say in his defence while the Pail Mall Gazette
Justly remarks that II Lord Beaconsncld had
been consulted as to the vehicle which Mr.. Glad
stone should select to air his unpatriotic opin-
ions. he would probably have advised an Ameri-
cnn journal and the same organ, which is now
one OF tho most influential in the country, nc
curatcy expresses the feeling Of society on the
subject when it says;
Mr. Giaistoncs tone IN dealing with the Subjects in.
cNricgl'e. The iaununess with which he eNpfesses
nirpant politician than Mr. Glaisone, and TIC mprqa.
were TOR practical purposes certainty are unworthy
N eg , g' ,n Any aim, S ak osan a''" "e O'''
In other journals Mr.. Gladstone is recon-
mcnded-as he considers the future OF America
country Of which he has been Prime Minister
to bctake himself across the Atlantic and rid
the nation Of its evil genius for who has done
SO much to reduce England to the condition Of
Venice. Genoa and Hollandf" Englishmen
now know that II they again place Mr. Gladstone
at the helm OF affairs he Is prepared to adopt
a policy which shall reduce thor country TO the
commercial condition which he thus shadows
forth M It's inevitable destiny and II is TO be
hoped that tho article in question may. at all
events. have the clec, Of dispeing any linger-
ing Illusions which may still exist in the minds
Of those whom his brilliant facility Of rhetoric
has SO long blinded. The vndictivc temper by
which the whole production Ia animated con-
tlnually crops out. as in his auson to the pur-
chase 81 the Suez Canal shares. TO anonymous
servility" and to other political incidents con-
ncced with the party now in power
Ever since he was ANONYMOUSLY hurled from
Office by the most spontaneous and unexpected
reaction Of public opinion which has occurred
OF late years Mr.. Gladstone has cherished a
suppressed fury. not merely against his polit-
zeal opponents. but against his countrymen at
large. and enjoys a sort u malignant satsfac-
ton in predicting their ultimate ruin and de-
struction, and in cooperating to bring 1t about
10y every means In his power. Hitherto he has
partially yelled this sentiment. hut In the de-
gree in which his adversaries triumph and ho
loses the respect or consideration Of the public
docs he throw off the mask H. ia cNaspcratcd
because the two Leading papers Of London. the
Tunes aud the Telegraph, which n few years ngo
were his most fulsomc natterers and support
crs. have gone over To- the enemy. and now vie
with each other 10 secure the favors Of Lord
Beaconsned. Every ovation which his hated
rival has received. every diplomatic triumph
H. .. oil and
wood 10 the already sourcd nature of tho disap-
pointed Minister. who now seeks his revenge
upon England 10y constituting himself the warm
political friend q Russia and the advocate Of
American over British commercial supremacy.
There can be no question that tho violence Of
Mr.. Gladstone's private passions has thus been
the means Of keeping his enemies in power and
Of rendering Office impossible Ia himself for the
future. II is not the ability OF the present Gov
eminent which enables him 10 retain oflcc. but
tho disunion and fanaticism OF their leading
| opponents.
Already the Dyes Of tho public are beginning
| 70 be opened 10 the blundcrs made at the Con-
gross Of Berlin. People are now able to see
after the event. what might have been safely
| done which WAS left undone. aud what was
| done which ought not TO have been done. Had
the Liberals been led 10y man with n particle
! Of common sense and practical knowledge Of
| tho question. the days Of the Beaconsheld Cabi-
net would even now be numbered The bundeI
Of taking tho largest. least defensihle. and most
unhealthy island of the Mediterranean. instead
| Of the smallest hcalthlcst and most easily de-
| Tended, Of assuming protectorates that car
| never be exercised Of creating new provinces
| with administrative machineries that mus
| prove mposs Idle. OF imposing military occupa.
! lions which involve war aud Of an Indian
frontier policy which can only lead 70 Disaster
all these are facts which tho Liberals cannot
avail themselves Of as weapons Of attack. be.
cause they have committed themselves 10 q
policy from the commencement ofthe question
| involving series Of absurdities even greater
than those committed 10y he Government.
Tho lamcntablo condition to which the daily
press Is reduced is al evidence oi this fact
| There is no daily paper which does not deal in
twadd,e Of the weakest description. The Tone,
has become utterly vapid and inane rs an or.
gan. The paper has dwindlcd down from being
| the Thundercr" 10 being the popgun and
few persons think Of reading its leaders. which
have the consistency OF water Cruel The
DAILY Ne'rs is violent ignorant and thoroughly
parocha. tho DAILY Telegraph is vulgar. sen
sational. ami fusome the Standard is dull and
| decent There remain only the evening papers
u which the Pal Mall. though extreme and
| somewhat huuSlNH, Is tultNu with lar more
nerve talent and real comprehension than any
Of the others.
| While therefore. the interests OF England arc
in greater peril than they have been for the last
| half century. they are without any adequate OF
| Intelligent representation. No ono seems "a
| know or understand what should be DONE and
a general nabby and drifting condition is tho
| result This really constitutes tho strength OF
Lord Beaconsfeld. He is allowed to stand al
the helm. because the only other man who
might have stood there amuses himself by fan.
tastic attempts TO scuttle the ship. as he hap.
pens to bo in rage with the crew. 1t is not
pleasant state % affairs, or one calculated to in.
spire much confidence for the future.
There are vague rumors again rife. of al
approaching dissolution. and IL tho Govern,
ment are wise they will not delay much longer
Every day that passes will expose more blum
ders and diminish their already waning popu
| larity, and a reaction which should turn then
out would produce a chaotic condition OF affair.
which might really I'll Mr.. Gladstone with de-
light at the dangers which would surround his
/ country. Tho Liberals are in fact split up int
1rna of - IL 4.