The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-16
WHar rs CONC on IN EUROPE

Ia nothing TO be said about either Of them yet.
Tho pcnpotcntiarics congregatod in the Cor.
man capital for the purpose OF settling the
Eastern question have so far done nothing be-
yond paying complimentary visits to each other
and arranging their respective scats In the
great hall OF the Radziwlll Palace. Tho conse-
quences Of the dissolution OF tho Federal Para-
ment are still more distant for tho new cleo
tons will not take place before the second half
OF July. and 1t is only by their result that tho
world will be able to judge whether Prince
Bismarck Ia likely to succeed in his attempt to
turn the wounds OF the Kaiser into means for
securing doce and retrograde legislature.
Tho astute German Chancellor does not seem.
however 10 be wholly absorbed in the business
OF the Congress. Active negotiations are re-
ported to be going ON between the Russian and
German Governments for a revision Of the COM
mercial tariff between the two countries. In st.
Petersburg II ls rumored that Bismarck has sug-
gcsted sort OF free trade between Germany
and Russia. together with IN increase upon
manufactures coming from England Tho re-
suit Of such measure, II properly carried out.
would be TO crush the trade between England
and Russia. and throw it into the hands Of Cor
many, who would thus receive recompense
for the moral and material encouragement sho
has given to Russia during the last few years.
would undertake to promote the formation of
fresh network Of railways. connecting 1t with
the central provinces Of Russia
In Paris all IL dancing and festivity. Tho oppro-
priation Of $1,000 will provide for popular en-
tcrtainments. and II has become quite evident
that tho Paris Exhibition will kill the London
season this year. Referring ~ this subject. the
London World says:
The London season ~ 7s-which laneuishcd owing to
tracons ri lie Paris TShimton ard the sioom Of i'm
nincht, war has received a mai fatal blow in the
which close stafford and Gros,,nor ouscs and entails
ms15ps and 'eelu'on On many Oi the nr'' families Of
To this must bo added the carly retreat Of the
Queen to Scotland, and the constant absence Of
the Prince Of Wales from London under the
preteXt Of untiring efforts TO promote British
and colonial interests in Paris.
II the heir apparent Of the British throne. bv
the display of unusual business aptitudes in
the management of the British section OF the
exhibition has gained great popularity at home
MS well III abroad. he has also exposed himself
to difficulties at home. His familiarity with
Gambctta and the attention he paid to Mile
Thto. have greatly displeased his royal mamma
Things went so far that he was excluded from
all participation In the festivities OF the Queens
birthday report was spread that he was
NhutIlnk lIpm HfNtTc cOll. Dul nt slitnllJ
denied it by appearing next morning in Rotten
Row. That was his revenge.
The Princess Of Wales also seems to be dis
contcnted with tho behavior Of her husband.
but she tries to make bonnie mine mdurais Jeu.
At all events. she did not take part in the royal
birthday festivities thus showing that she sided
with her husband. and she seemed intensely to
enjoy her sojourn in Paris.
IL Is supposed that most OF the reported es-
capades Of the Prince are either lies or exag-
geratons. The Duchess Of Edinburgh is ne
cused OF reporting to the Princess whatever she
hears about her husband. The WhdekdR Re-
rietc remarks with regard to this;
The t,riaei Of the long mental illness under which
hy another hut English born princess who .ccins
The purely c".c lazy Of ssndnSh." 'S esS. 'S have
game Of ,r,|l, VA designed 10 po.on her n,iid and
hcl,y, That her subsequent eony may he art
heard was not vernabe.
The English press has sustained heavy loss
10y the death Of John A. MacGahan. the dstn-
guished correspondent OF the DddD NtirS who
was carried away by tho spotted typhus at Con
stantinople. at the early age Of thirty-two. 4
general belief prevails in England that good
newspaper writer's are an exclusive product Of
British soil. When a Continental journalist
like Louis Blanc or iona Lomoine. for instance.
makes n mark in his profession. the Eng
lish declare TINT his ability is due 70 the fact
Of his having been brought up or trained in
England. or at all events having resided there
for considerable time and imbibcd the ideas
and principles Of the English press. MacGahan
was one Of the most striking retutatons Of
such views England had nothing 10 do with
his training. and lie hardly ever spent there
more than a week al time. Ten years ago he
was modest -. Louis boy trying 10 study in
tcrnniional law. His parents seem To have been
sufficiently well on to bo able 10 send him TO
Europe, and the outbreak II the Franco Prus-
stan war found him nt Brussels. at n kind
Of cheap but scholarly boarding house. cs-
tablished for the benefit OF the students Of
the University by one Of its professors
He was then about % years Of age. and had al
ready acquired a smatterng Of the French Ian
guage. His pecunary means were quito linz
tied. however. and he was anxious 10 become
independent Of the resources Of his family. on
learning ono day Of the presence in Brussels Of
the manager Of the London bureau Of the Noc
York HTdH, MacGahan applied To him for
work. Dr. Hosmcr was the only able and nc
complished representative the Herdh ever had
in charge II its European Office. short con-
vcrsntion with the applicant was sufficient for
him To appreciate the young mans capacity and
10 engage him.
MacGahan was at once sent to tho army Of
Bcurbak. the description Of whose defeat and
retreat into Switzerland was the young Iourna-
lists fret work. After that he went to Bordeaux
on an interviewing expedition. Almost every
prominent French politician. from Victor Hugo
and Gambctta downward. was interviewed and
portrayed for the benefit Of the American pub
lie. At the outbreak OF the Commune returned
" in Paris. and went through all tho trbula-
tions Of that bloody struggle, constantly eX-
posing his life TO the wrath Of the mob MS we'll
as 10 that If the Versailles troops. An extended
tour through Switzerland, Austria and the Cri-
mca. studying the life 81 travelling royalties.
was his next employment When Gen, Shcr-
man visited the Caucasus. MacGahan was with
him. When tho Russian expedition was started
for khiya ho followed il in spite ~ the pro-
hibition Of tho Russian authorities. and his
book. Campaigning on the ONus,' il the he st
existing record OF that war When the Nir-
ginius affair caused the American squadron to
be recalled from European waters MacGahan
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