New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-01

Cir John MacuOnalu, Ilih'e "ihieoci VI S'"
oda The Paris telegram to The TRIBUNE
aosc,ibes the character of the late Lady
Susan Talbot.
POLITICAL CARE AND SOCIAL GAYETY.
,,>s,rRxArIoN OVER GENERAL BURRows's DE-
FE,r-rURKEY ONLY GIVEN REsPITE-A
crrAr DINNER AT THE SAVAGE CLUB TO AMER
,c,N ACTORS HoNoRs TO SIR JOHN MAC
DONALD.
BY CABLE TO THE TRIBuNE.l
LONDON, Saturday, July 81, 1880.
The first panic about Af0hanistan has subsided;
bu II has been succeeded by settled anxiety as to the
final result of the policy of mad adventure initiated
by Lord Bcaconsfeld, of which this catastrophe is
one incident Only three days before the news OF
General Burrows's defeat, Lord Harrington was an
nouucnc in the House of Commons that steps had
been taken for withdrawing from Afghanistan
Fyervbodv now agrees that the withdrawal is at
nresent impossible. Those who know India best
take the most gloomy views of the Immediate fu-
ture political and financial Every calculation Is
unset, the English budget next year IS certain 10
feel the effect of the Indian disturbances since the
limit of impositions in India was long since reached
possibe TO continue to MAINTAIN the army OF
60 600 men in Afghsnistan without help from the
EnglIshs srreasury.
ATTITUDE OF THE TORIES.
The Tories have been proving their disintereSted
,a,rotism by asserting publicly that the disaster
was due to the Generalization among the troops on
account of Gladstones attempt to reverse Beacons-
fields plans: and TO the end quoting the igno-
rant comments of he reactlonary Continental press
which halls the English difficulties in India as likely
to interrupt the coercion of Turkey. The Turkish
note refusing compliance with European demands
produces absolutely no change in the European
concert. it having been foreseen. The only question
at present discussed among the relates to the
means Of signfyng 10 Turkey the necessity of sub
mission. I'm home affairs the Government wins
signal triumph by the passage of the Game bill.
The Tory opposition, heretofore confident ana men,
acng collapsed utterly at the last moment-discov'
ering numerous members of their own party who re-
fused to vote against the second reading Of the bill
Hence there was no division last night.
The IRISH FAMINE OVER.
Mr.. Dillon Member for TipperaTy, publicly con
frmcd from personal investigations, at the
last meeting OF the Land League Mr.
Rcdpaths statement that the funds now
held by the relief committees and the
Catholic and Protestant hierarchy sufficient for
the relief of existing distress in the counties where
potatoes are sun unrpe. Mr. Dillon says there ISL
further need Of American contributions. The CON-
mittee applauded these remarks A formal resolu-
tiou 10 thank America for her generosity was post
popcd in order that il might be offered before full
meeting OF the League The Mansion House Com
inittec are appealing to the Constabulary and
Civil Service officials for whatever additional
aid is needed. Last Sunday contributions were
taken throughout Ireland in the churches The
famine fever threatening to spread from Mayo is
now checked The potato blight appeared in every
Western county, hut was confined almost exclusive
Ia to old seed There is no fear of its becoming
general, or affecting Other sections. Champions
Land League correspondence shows evctions to be,
Increasing in tbe West of Ireland.
BONApARTIsf DEMONSTRATION.
The Enprcss's arrival was seized upon as an
occasion for a demonstration by Bonapartist sympa-
thl.rs. Their success bore proportion to the
efforts made TO arouse Tagging sentiment. The
Empress was received Ivy small number OF personal
adhcrents. The public held aloof. General Evelyn
Woods new and highly colored account OF the cir
eumstances of the Prince lmperiaPs death feii
rather (a,. No Bonapartist party worth counting
now exists i'm England.
A DINNER TO AMERICAN ACTORS.
The Savage Club gave breakfast on Friday to
American actors Ii attracted large numbers OF adj
mirer. aud unusual attention of tbepress and public
Over 100 persons sat down to the dinner. Barry
Sullivan presided, having Mr.. Lowell on his right,
and Mr.. Mccullough on his left. Raymond. Rankin,
Florence and sheridan sat at the same table, guests
of the occasion. Others present included General
j. X. Hawley, Charles Dickens, Clement Scott,
Hatton, Tooe, Charles Warner, Hollingshead'
Joseph Knight, Bronson Howard and Julian Haw-
tborne. Many other actors, dramatists. critics,
journalists and musicians were present. Inc nan
Of the Criterion was profusely decorated with Eng
hsh and American flags The breakfast began
at o'clock in the afternoon, and ended at
$50. The toasts were judiciously limited.
There were a number of speeches. all
short Sullivan setting an excellent example. was
never present at any English festival where such
enthusiasm for America was shown. Every Ameri-
can actor was warmly greeted Every alusion to
America was promptly taken up and heartily ap-
plauded President Hayes's health was drunk amid
an ndescribable scene. Lowefs speech was q
model of good taste, aptness, wit, kindly feeling
ana sympathy with dramatic art. The newspapers