New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-03-28
LEADING TOPICS IN LONDON.
TIE PROGRESS OF THR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN-1NCl-
DENTS OF THIS CONTEsT-PRINCE LEOPOLD COM
ING Observation-Disclosures IN THE ART WORLD.

DENTS OF THK CONTEsT-PRINCE LEOPOLD COM
ING Observation-Disclosures IN THE ART WORLD.
lBY CABLE TO THE TRBrNEl
LONDON. Saturday, March p, 1850.
Passion Week. usually devo&d in England TO
ecclesiastical observanccs, presents singular spec
laele every corner of the three kingdoms being en-
gagged in passionate electioneering which was
scarcely suspended on Good Friday. Certain
churches where gorgeous ceremonials are practised
were half empty, while the public halls were
thronged with listeners to political harangues'
Every public house in the metropolis Is converted
into Tory headquarters Many theatres were closed
throughout the week they would have been scant-
ly attended if open. The picture galleries are de-
serted the concert halls are only half FULL the parks
are desoate and the shops arc empty the beerShops
excepted where the Jingo landlords and their GUS
toners carouse together. Every boarding is Gov
trcd with political placarls. Many private houses
IRE displaying the bills of candidates. Cabs vans,
md other vehicles, public and private -eyen car
aages-are similarly decorated.
sHoPKEEPERs ACTIVE
While the contest proceeds throughout England
generally on broad public grounds. most metropoI-
tan constituencies preparing to vote on local
issues and interests Tradesmen rival the pubhcans
in political activity and are extracting declarations
against cooperation fom numerous candidates,
including the RI ght Hon. William II. Smith at West
minister They show such strength that IN Chelsea
even Sir Charles Dllkes seat is considered impor-
HE'D The lavish Tory expenditure is likewise con-
tributing to that result. Sir William IIarcourt's
seat in Oxford is likewise in danger on this ac-
count
TIE OPPOSING FORCES.
The total number of candidates now reaches
nearly 1.1OO. comprising 499 Liberals. 495 Tories
aud 81 Home Rulers. Both sides are attacking
nearly every doubtful seat Barely hundred con-
,Sitnencies are uncontested. These return 172 MEM
bers, and are nearly equally divided politically
Party managers say the contest is unparalleled in
tins generation. 1t is expected that the total vote
will be tho highest ever polled Betting at the
Carlton Club formerly to l on Tory majority,
lsnow even The Liberals. while admitting the
Impossiblity of an accurate forecast, express III
crcasing confidence.
GLADSTONE AT THE FRONT.
Tie alarming reports of Mr. Gladstone's illness
are without foundation. except so far as bill
ions attack and over-fatigue. To-days kilograms
are favorable. MI Gladstone drove and walked
this morning and expects 20 fulfil his promised
visit to Lord Reay on Monday and resume speak
ing on Tuesday He confines the central fig
ure of the contest. The Tory speeches are largely
occupied with attacks on him, in which gross cal
pnnies are reiterated. although they have been re-
peatedly contradictcd The Liberal speeches are
invariably interrupted by cheers whenever the
name OF Gladstone is mentioned
ATTACKS ON GLADSTONE.
The Tory papers, The Times especially, maintain
inccssamt abuse of Gladstone. The Austrian Incl
dent has supplied ammunition all the week. Vienna
.elegrams have appeared continually, saying that
oublic bitterly resented Mr. Gladstones crti-
cisms Tins is true of the official world the Court.
especially, reflects the Emperor's on account
OF Mr. Gadstencs plain speaking. later and
Trustworthy dispatch says the Vienna public be-
]ieves that the peace of Europe would find surer
guarantee in Liberal than in Conservative
triumph The Continental press continues TO sup
port the Tory cause. Gambetta's paper yesterday
contained fresh outburst against the Liberal
chiefs disclailning the existence of political sol-
6arity between French and English Liberalism.
This hostility simply denotes French resentment
for Mr.. Gladstone's refusal 10 make on Germany
in 1870. -
DIVIDED COUSsELs IN IRELAND.
Mr. Parnell is showing his usual impracticable
tcuper. but admits that the sole hope OF the Irish
rests on the overthrow Of the Beaconsfeld Govern
ment. Nevertheless, he recommends opposition to
several Liberals, where opposition can only ensure
the success OF the Tory candidates. Moderate Home
Rulers dcprecate this policy vindictive and mis-
cbievous. They deny Mr. Parnelps insinuation that
Mr. Shaw approves his tactics. Mr. Parnell alleges
that twenty constituencies invite his counsel.
eral Offering him a seat Since Mr.. ParnePs
return the Liberal prospects in Ireland
are undoubtedly impaired. Mr. Biggars remark
that Ireland may furnish another Hartmann has
injured the Liberal cause everywhere. Numerous
Tory speakers repeat 1t Sir Stafford NorthcOte and
Mr. Cross not disdalning to attempt to hold Mr..
Gladstone responsible for Biggar's rawlings.
VISITING FOREIGN LANDS.
The Queens departure passes almost unnoticed
the same may be said of Eugene's, save sundry
newspaper lachrymose reflections on the identical
mournful character Of both journeys The Prince
and Princess of Wales will Join the Qucen at DARN
stadt and visit the Princess Alices tomb. Sir