The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-01
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| forces caused great uneasiness In governmental
and military circles is just the kind OF news
which was 10 be anticipated. The Nelps had more
detailed information from Peshawur. announce
| Ing that the Generals communications had been
cut; that strongly escorted convoy had failed
to force its way through tho pass between jun
rood and Ali Musjid, and that some 1000 hos
| tile mountaineers were in tho rear OF Gen.
| Browns detachment. But those who arc in the
habit OF euoRizing every stop OF Lord Beaoons-
fields policy will probably say that the Ne1cs is
an opposition organ and exagReratee the dan
ger. Whatever may be the perils OF the situa-
ton II should b. considered q very lucky thing
that the mshap occurred at 90 early date.
1t will teach the British commanders q good
lesson. and probably prevent much greater dis
astors
II is really amusing 10 watch the case with
which English statesmen, politicians. and poft-
| cal writer's make fools OF themselves. For
| more than two months past they have been in
| dulginR in loud outcries concerning the mis-
zion OF Gen. Stoletow TO Afghanistan and the evil
| dent resultant danger to Groat Britain. All this
| noise has been Of purely speculative nature.
| Nobody has taken the trouble 10 inquire what
| the object OF the mission was Now the Jour
nal de 81 Petersburg OF the 18th inst. brnRe us
an imperial decree granting four months
IuTlOuRn 10 tne cnleI OF Ilut Hllbtltn Oh NC
| count Of ruined health" The General IL on
| his way to Nice and Palermo Atthe same time
an extract from the TrkestdN Gazette. reprinted
in the above named newspaper. says that the
mission now under the orders Of Cen. Stolo-
tows assistant. Cen Razgonow. 10 in very dis
| tressing condition. all its members being dan
| gorouRly Ill with fever. and the three pounds OF
Quinine which they took out with them being
exhausted"
To suppose that mission in suoh a condition
il intriguing against the British and directing
all the acts OF the Ameer. Ia 10 give It's mombers
| tho credit for more endurance and energy than
they are likely to possess.
Some very curious statistics referring to the
influx Of foreigners into Paris last summer.
| have been published by the octroi Of that city.
| The quantity Of provisions consumed was al
most fabulous. Here are some average figures
| Of imports per month;
2ao55 2o2 pounds OF butchers meat. 2s5i.o pounds
Of ian.ase meet and pork ~ pound, O. poultry
~ NH 7h2 s~l hounds n oysters. 2231 ~ pounds OF
vegetables, and 2'.d-1p go eggs
These figures do not include the consumption
OF provisions outside the city limits. and 1t is
vol known that almost az many foreigners
lodged in the onvrons OF Paris last summer rs
in tho city itself.
Bismarck is again suspected Of contemplate
Il
said 70 lie in the East. Baron Radowitz has
been designated 10y him to spend the winter at
Athens, and tho supposition both in Paris and
| London diplomatic circles il that Germany is
| going to take Greece in hand let Russia do
| what she likes at Constantinope. and urge
! England 10 begin trying 10 realizs her absurd
dreams Of n Turkish Arcadia in ksia Minor.
The British aristocracy continue to indulge
in scandalous freaks. This advertisement APP
pcared recently in tho Morning Post:
y.sogn, Nga.ionc Win not b. rs.rSnslsc for
1t appears. however. that the noble viscount
| has not n penny 10 his name. while his wifo has
a comfortable income OF her own. Tho adver-
tiscment was inserted by his Lordship for the
sake Of throwing dis 'rcdit upon the lady and
getting square with her for some family differ
ences.
Ii is feared that the Marquis OF Lorno and
the Princess Louise will have q rather hard
| time Of IL financially in Canada. Lord Dufferin
| seems 70 have spoiled tho Canadians with his
| liberal hospitality. and to have spent CON
siderable portion Of his fortune in the Denim
ion. The new Governor General will naturally
be expected to do as much. II not more yet II is
we'll known that both he and his wife are ex-
tremely close in money matters. The new
style Of living 10 be inaugurated at Rideau Hall
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like the Scotch. hate parsimony except in their
own homes.
The election for the Presidency Of the ROYAL
Academy resulted in the almost unanimous
! choice 81 Mr.. Frederick Leighton. many OF
whose works are SO favoraby known in this
country. The old chair Of Sir Joshua Rey-
nolls left vacant by the death OF sir Francis
Grant. could hardly be better filled. Mr.. Leigh
ton is young man. great favorite at court
andin society a ilrst-cass artist and an excel
lent linguist. This last accomplishment will
enable him 10 discharge tho international cour-
t"sies Of his office. which. hitherto. have been
utterly neglected 10 tue great detrimcnt OF the
institution. Tho newspapers. a. we'll "a the
artistic world. seem TO be delighted with the
result Of this election. Tho Ne'rs says:
The election Of Nj Frederick Leighton to the rrsa
aene. OF ne ROYAL Acad' w be usiversay POPULAR
arr TIC Academy mn had ia pSs re-, s
rreatsn. rs 6ll me ssniitsa Who %sTc not Ut
words convey no sheer fine gentleman he is also
PAINTERS Of ii, time Individual tastes aud pisisrsncs.
aIAt,s DC may DC hraskcttcd sqaal WITH the two
assoc anon with his Accomplishei m many art be
n,scnSes he exhibits m a manner ne' u.a. IN meaern
DIVISION Of labor scpsrStes to The uniarSna;S aIv ,
and distortion Of human nature A man ot the world
and TO exercise ho,e rr.eol hosp,Ahuet IN whieh ali
appoint here and there inl, ilua AMBITION even
disappointment cannot quarrel With choice that has
been made AMI which that larger world which art
| depends Will applaud and ratify by its applause
The absence Of Mr. Mapleson and his operate
company from London does not seem to
interfere with the autumn season at Her
haleetys.' The Moorish prima donna. who
last year created such sensation in Paris. on
account of her intimacy with the King OF Hol-
land has made q most successful debut in
" Traviata." Tho house was crowded, notwith-
standing the peculiar reputation ofthe lady and
the dislike which tho English public are sup
posed TO have for this particular production Of
Neriis. Carmen" "Dnorah. -" Freischutz. &"
and Faust come next on tho list Nit
How Twenty Indians were civilized.
| CHICAGO. Nov 90-Gon. Miles has communi-
Gated to headquarters here account o the he
has had in cvllzns band OF twenty Indians md their
| families Twenty seven months ago they i.ught the