Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-05-07
Queen VictOria's Influence.

Daring tho most critical period of
the rebellion, Thurlow Weed was sent
to England to counterGct certain pew
eriul influences injurious to the North.
He arrived there when the war senti-
ment against the North was ut its cul.
minating point, Oh account of the
Trent affair. On the day of departure
from New York gentleman put into
Mr.. Weeds hands letter of introduce
ton to Mr.. William Arthur, Of Lon
don, remarking that he had better pre-
sent it as soon as possible after his ar
rival. He did so, little aware of its
Importance. Mr.. Arthur received him
heartily. Said hc,-
There is no time to be lost. The
feeling against the North among those
in authority is very bitter. You must
see Lord John Russell Immediately"
But how?" asked Mr.. Weed. 81
can only expect an audience with him
in few days at the soonest"
You must see him now right
away! No formalities. Cut the tape
cut the tape !" was the reply.
The tape was cut somehow.
You will 60 to Lord Johns coun-
ry-seat to morrow" said MIR. Arthur
to Mr.. Weed, " whero you will be ex-
pectel."
Mr.. Weed did go. and found himself
expected. For half an hour the inter
view with Lord John touching politi-
cal complications was stormy one.
Mr. Weed, however, succeeded to some
extent IN modifying the earl's wrath on
account Of the recent insult to the
British flag. Lunch was announced.
here Lady Russell appears on the
scene. After lunch walk was pro-
posed about the grounds. Lady Rus
sell managed to exchange few words
with Mr.. Weed.
i am aware" said her ladyship,
OF your solicitude in this matter, and
1t Is any satisfaction to you, can
assure you that Her Majesty's sympa-
'aies are with the North"
Aiterward the following facts be-
zane known to Mr.. Weed, evidencing
.als sympathy of the queen. A de-
;palch had been prepared by the min.
sslfy, demanding of the United States
government an unconditional apology
w The capture of Mason and Slilell.
WAS ,.' sent to tae queen for her sigma
'0fe: On reading it she remarked
Is not the wording of this docu-
aent harsh 2"
one referred it to Prince Albert. The
saIce was OF the same opinion. He
y the wording of the despatch
Il 4. 'nat Its arbitrary character was mod
~. aeu, and Its tone became that of con-
s.lation. This change was one of
,al importance to the then critical
virtues Of the North.
o 1le icuntain of youth has been dis
0 0S re- IN the Oldest kingdom on earth
ba u ,le ilsh that sports in its waters is
0 1as inIVeiy old 10y Of the sca-the shark.
ian Iaris correspondent tells us in
rSpAleh that at the ball of the Chinese
nosssy sharks fins were recon-
su nuea to venerable diplomatists as
a."us;;e,natlng food. This can hardly be
bss ''uered radical change of diet, for
oS re veterans have been busy for years
md aug dragons teeth on the Continent,
c,,, gaping as beautifully as they have
nG 'i pd. Ii Bismarck, Gortschakoff,
bs,,l D,eaaconsield are to breakfast on
[en; ns ms and grow young, so as to
|sa AIM again and pit one peaceful State
Eorns another, Europe will sup on
ab ar with no very long spoon
arn IL Asia owes mankind good
lo cue should allow these old actors,
sa,sI le now In the lean and slippered
h. oon. to shuttle off the coil be-
'''-N. Y. Tribune.
!, olema 'a' g and venerable actress, Mrs.
eIpJ;Au rope. whose death occurred
"a, nn napolls this week, used to APP
! Easen,; 'he New York stage in the
Nullne characfar ~ Poneo