The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-03-10

intimate with her, and what was really my
true position to her."
"And may ask what it WASP"
"Let me pique the curiosity Of the public
a little to find out what it was, the chevaler
replied with smile and the keen instinct of
an author "Fanny Elssler was not only the
greatest dancer of her time but most beau
tiful and accomplished woman. of angelic
disposition and the highest breeding. She is
still living in Vienna. A chapter of my
book will be devoted to her relation with
Won Cent?, the great Austrian minister of
State and coadjutor of Metternich, who,
though a ripe statesman of go, tell ardently
in love with Fanny Elssler, then mere child
of l6. / shall also publish some OF his letters
to Nine. Varnhagen Won Ense, the
Nine de Stael of Germany, which have
been much admired for their chastity and
elevation of thought and beauty of dlction.
the originals were in German, but L had
them translated into English by Mrs. Grote,
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 to say of Forrest, the great actor,
whom l knew intimately; Grisi, the Count
ess Guiccioli, with whom l had most inter
esting conversation on Byron, and many
OtutI lntcIostihS poinVhobOo'
POLITICAL PROSPECTS,.
"What do you think of the present polit-
ical condition of Europe?"
al see no danger of any great war or other
serious disturbance and believe that, politi-
cally speaking, Europeis on the path of peace
and prosperity. There is some little jealousy
between Russia and Germany, to be sure,
but l apprehend no serious consequences"
"And as to England, what is the political
outlook there2"
"Oh, heeountry is decidedly with Disraeli
and his foreign policy; the recent elections
have shown that very clearly"
allow would Lord Palmerston whom, L
believe, you know personally very well) have
acted in Disraeis placer"
81 think he would have pursued pretty
much the same spirited, aggressive foreign
policy. The English people always like
spirited and aggressive foreign policy. look
for another decided conservative victory after
the dissolution of Parliament"
elf 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.
ain 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.
Chow do you find the growth of New
York as 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 a 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 healthest
cities in the world" The chevalier empha-
sized the word ''cleanest' with a significant
manner which appeared to say, 81 wish L
could say as much Of New York"
THE IRISH FAMINE.
"Did 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
nelPs empty demagogism-for that is all
it is"
"Any news about Yates, chevalier2"
ssNo; he has made his new weekly, the
World, a great success. L think it gives
him an income of at least f6, 900 year, and
his more recent publication, Time, also
promises to be quite successful"
"How is the quarrel between Labouchere
and Lawson likely to end2"
"Oh, the trial will probably amount to
nothing. The English people laugh at the
whole affair. Labouchere is a man of excel
lent position, good family and Of fortune,
but he is a very eccentric man and certainly
attacked Lawson with great bitterness.
Truth IS spicy and therefore has 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, hear from quite trustworthy au-
thority 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.
N. L.. 46o I,,o1 I'D II