New-York tribune., 1879-12-07
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
CURRENT TOPICS IN LONDON.

lbf CABLE 10
LONDON Saturday. Dec. O. 1870
The anxiety manifested during the week abont
the Queens health has been dispelIed. Private adj
vices say that she suffered from catarrhal cold ac-
companed by feycrish symptoms. DIR. Jenner,
who has been in attendance some days, has re-
turned to London. 1t is reported that he says his
visit was unnecessary.
HoNoRISG BRAVE OFFICERS.
The Queen will receive on Monday tho distin
gushed officers of the Zulu
The GOVERNMENT HALTING.
The arrest of Thomas Brennan for reaflirming
Dayitt's words at the Gurteen meeting produced
little additional excitement in Ireland. His words
were regarded as a distinct challenge to the Gov
ernment. IL is believed that the Government pre-
fers trying the pending eases before making other
arrests The decision of the Court Of Queens Bench
enabling the Government To try the cases at Dublin
instead Of at Carrick-on-Shannon is the only other
noteworthy incident in The agitation this week.
BRITISH SATISFACTION EXPRESSED.
The terms in which New-Yogk journal has dis
couragcd Mr.. Parnelps mission. have been tclc-
graphed here. and elicit much English approval.
JOHH BmGHT's OPINIONS.
John Bright writes declining to urge the Gov
eminent to adopt great scheme Of expenditure for
the relief of the Irish, the results being uncertain,
but he hopes something may be done. II the land
owneTsfayOr adrana2e scheme, he saYs,there will be
no difficulty in carrying Parliamentary measure TO
aid them. lie fears there is little chance OF pre-
venting the threatened suffering, AMI considers the
whole land question requires handling by another
Government, strong in Parliament and strongly
sympathizirg with Ireland. lie recommends the
Irish members to unite with the Liberal party !;
otherwise the future of both countries is doubtful.
UNEAsINEss AT THE HORSE GUARDS.
News from the Cape ds.urbs the military author
tiles. They doubt whether General Wolselcy's
1000 troops arc sufficient to conquer Secocoeni,
ana suppress possible uprising OF the Beers.
CHEIMsFoRD's PARusANs CHECKED.
The persistent efforts to promote Lord Chelmsford
have utterly failed. The Duke of Cambridge
considers that Lord Chelmsford's resignation
after the support accorded him was disloyal, and
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.
The unopposed reelection Of Sir Charles Reid as
president Of the London School Board signifies a
continuance OF the existing policy, the energetic
extension Of school facilities, independence Of cer
ca! influence but no advance toward secuarism.
RoFBucK ALMOST FORGOTTEN.
No member Of Parliament attended the burial Of
John Arthur Roebuck yesterday. The only deputa-
tions were those Of the Sheffield Tory Association
and the Roebuck Election Committee. George j.
Holyoake writes that Roebuck was the last surviv-
ing signer of the Peoples Charter Mr.. Holyoikc
vas the only representative of Mr.. Rocbuck's
former political friends at the funeral. Ee declares
that, though changing politically, iir Roebuck
never abandoned tine Benthamite philosophy.
MR LABoUcuEgE STICKS.
The renewed attempt to cxp1 Mr.. Labouchere
from the Bcefstcak Club is probably abandoned.
The committee met yesterday to consider Mr. Ia
bouchers published account Of the general meeting
held for his expulsion The result Is unknown. Nil.
Labouchcre is unaware what couiso is intended.
OUR RECENT VISITORS.
Mr.. Potter, NJ. F.. and Mr. IIolyolAe have both
arrived here in good health, and gratefully acknOw
edge Americas kindness and social attentions.
RAILROAD King DEAD.
Mr.. Ellis. the chairman of the Midland Railway
Company, is dead. lie was the FIRST introduce
the Pullman cars in England.
HoXomNG ROWLAND HILL.
., H.. II
amount to $4,000 tS2l,25Ol. Both Mr.. Gladstone
and Lord Beaconsfcld are subscribers.
TGNNYsoS's NEw PLAY.
Tcnny ysca's new ole-act play from BOccacco is re-
hearsingat tho st. James Theatre, and viii probably
be produced before Christmas. Mr. Irviug's per-
formau4 as Shy'ort ct the Lyc,um Theatre con-
tinues TO draw enthusiastic houses. the best places
being all taken till Fearuary. This slrpasscs all
previous successes.
oP1HA AND CONCEPT.
Uonschops concert on Tuesday BROUGHT forward
prominently Miss Bailey, who is rapidly becoming
popular. Hen,clcl intends visiting America next
year: Mss Bailey probably accompanying him.
Colonel Mapleson's opera troupe began Winter
season OF three weeks on Monday. thus continuing
the successful series of Autumn performances.
Carl Rosa's troupe will begin the performance Of
English operas on January 10. CIV. s.
HOW TIE FRENCH MINISTRY WAS SAVED.
LosDoN saturday. Nov. 1873.
4 Paris dispatch to Tie Times says: The
Ministerial IA jony 22l y,ster g., consisted of 81
members Of the Icfi Ccr're.no entire grour-l52 OF
the Pure Lsfi. aui - Of TIE Advanced Gambetist
Lcn-M Ii.son bm- among these last, the minority
of % comprised 80 Bonap artists 20 Rogasts and
Rsdicals-MM. Ras pail, Grar'n. Talandier aud five
Others Allowing Tor l3 ahsentees on ieave there