The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-03-13

that highly gifted English woman who died
year ago, the wife Of Mr.. Grote, the cele-
brated historian of Greece. l shall have also
something 70 say of Forrest, the great actor
whom knew intimately; Grisi, the Count
ess Guicciol, with whom had a moot inter
esting conversation on Byron, and many
other interesting personages."
POLITICAL PROSPECTS.
"What do you think of the present polit-
ical condition of Europe?"
81 see no danger of any great war or other
serious disturbance, and believe that, politi-
cally speaking, Europeis on Che path of peace
and prosperity. There is some little jealousy
between Russia and Germany, to be sure,
but apprehend no serious consequences"
"And as to England, what is the political
| outlook there2"
"Oh, thecountry is decidedly with Disraeli
and his foreign policy; the recent elections
have shown that very clearly
allow would Lord Palmerston (whom,
believe, you know personally very well) have
acted in Disraei's placer"
| al think he would have pursued pretty
much the same spirited, aggressive foreign
policy. The English people always like a
spirited and aggressive foreign policy. I look
for another decided conservative victory after
II
off the Liberals however. should be- sue.
cessful would Gladstone, in your opinion,
become prime minister"
mo; for he has injured himself very much
by his great violence of speech and his recent
radical tendencies. He has lost greatly in
public estimation
ADVANCE OF LIBERAL IDEAS.
"In these 40 odd years
that you have been visit
ing Europe, chevalier, do you find that much
advance has been made toward republican
institutions?'
Liberal ideas have undoubtedly very
much advanced, as you may see from the
present condition Of affairs in France But
radical agitation in more recent years has
been greatly discredited by its association
with the attempted assassination Of sove-
reigns, with dynamite plots and violence and
murder generally. In England, more espec.
tally, these doings of the Socialists and Radi-
Gals have created decided revulsion Of feel.
ing against more advanced or radical form
of government. The middle classes of Eng
land are essentially conservative, and would
regard any such approach to a republic or
radical form of government as threatening
an entire revolution in their political and
social condition, and they, therefore, dread
any change likely to lead in that direction"
LONDON AND NEW YORK.
How do you find the growth OF New
York rs compared with that of London?"
"Vast as the growth of New York has
been in the last 40 years, that of London,
wonderful to say, has kept pace with it. 1t
is now the mammoth city of the world, and
it is daily marvel how 100000 of people
can live together in one city in such delight
fully comfortable and such thoroughly
healthy and clearly manner. In spite of its
monstrous aggregation Of human beings,
London is one of the cleanest and healthiest
cities in the world" The chevalier empha-
sized the word "cleanest" with a significant
manner which appeared to say, 81 wish
could say as much of New York"
THE IRISH FAMINE.
sDid you hear much about the Irish fam.
inc before your departure from London?"
ayes, and the Herald's princely gift was a |
subject of general discussion in society. 1t |
created a profound sensation. think the |
English people were also very much delight.
ed with the supreme tact and skill with |
which the Herald pricked the bubble of Par !
nell's empty demagogism-for that is all |
it is"
"Any news about Yates, chevalier?"
"No; he has made his new weekly, the |
World, great success. l think it gives
him an income of at least f6 600 year, and |
his more recent publication, Time, also
promises to be quite successful
allow is the quarrel between Labouchere
and Lawson likely to end?"
"Oh, the trial will probably amount to
nothing The English people laugh at the
whole affair. Labouchere is man of excel
lent position, good family and of fortune,
but he is very eccentric man and certainly
attacked Lawson with great bitterness
Truth is spicy and therefore has a large cir
Gle of readers, but the so-called society jour-
mails have not been very successful"
"What are the other topics now agitating
London society,""
"Well, L hear from quite trustworthy au-
tthcrity that the Duke of Connaught, who is
a very popular prince is shortly to succeed
the Duke of Marlborough as viceroy of Ire
land. This will personally affect Lady
Churchill, formerly Miss Jerome of New
York, the dukes daughter in-law, who is
now occupying with him the Viceregal Lodge.
But, ahl here we are at the dock and must
look after my luggage"
The dock of the White Star line had in
deed been reached, and, bidding the officers
of the noble ship goodby, and with many
thanks for their kind attentions, the passen-
gers separated to battle with the LCustom
House officers on tie dock, into whose
midst the chevalier also plunged.
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