, 1880-05-16
THE WEEK.
ENGLISH POLITICS,
Special Cable.

HcCh LUZ lQ6 dDfHIumEHL- IQT64 separate
events have considerably impaired its prestige,
Sir William Harcourt's defeat Mr.. Fawcett's
enforced retrachon of his mistaken charge
against the lato Ministry, and Mr. Gladstonc's 8
apology to- Austria. Sir William Harcourt's
defeat ts really of little consequence, and was
due partly to his personal unpopular1ty, and
partly to the the thirstiness of the Oxford
electors and the good quality of Halls beer.
Nothing is yet settled respecting Sir William
Harcourt's future seat, but there arc plenty
Offering Mr.. Fawcctt's mistake arose from trust
Ing unofficial information, though proceeding
from the Indian Omce. He spoke hcedlesly,
without acquaintng Lord Harrington of his In
tenrIon, and rightly asserted the existence Of a
deficiency, but he wrongly accused the Minis
tiers Of having knowledge Of that deficit before
the elections. Harrington Immediately in
formed Fawcett that he was mistaken, and in
sisted that he should publish letter
ACKNOWLEDGING THE ERRoR,
which Mr. Fawcett did in grudging terms, max
Ing bad impression.
Dir. Gladstone was vastly surprised on discov-
ertng that his letter to Count Karo1y1 was
regarded as too submissive. He attached
slight Importance to the apologetic portion,
especially as it was not telegraphed before
he had extracted tho important pledge from
Russia that she would not attempt to 60 beyond
the limits prescribed in the Berlin Treaty In the
Balkan Peninsula. He still insists that his
excuses to the Emperor only express his
regret for uttcrances based on alleged
words which he now finds were unspoken. He
repudiates the notion that he forgot the dignity
Of a British Primo Minister. Nevertheless the
Liberal journals defend their chief only feebly,
the general feeling among Liberals being one Of
regret that Mr.. Gladstone allowed himself to use
expressions capable OF
4 DEROGATORY RTERpRETATIO y.
The Tory Journals have been filled all the
week with passionate denunciaHons Of Mr..
Gladstone for bringing abject humiliation on
England. The same Journals reproduce
many columns OF Continental comments
asserting that never before was similar
apology wrung from the chief Of great na-
tiou. NJ: Gladstone's friends say thai better
Karoyis letter is published, and admit the mis-
take Of not publishing both together
Meantime the Austrian semi-ohicial journal
supposed pledge from Austria was invalid, alleg-
ence between Count Karolyi and Mr.. Gladstone,
t. the transaction: still less is Austria herself
bound BY the expression OF Count karolyi's
opinion: The English Government viii not
Austria to her Ambassadors declaration.
THE GAZETTEs
John Morley assnmes on Monday the editor
ship Of the Pan Maa Gazstt1 . Yielding to the
the paper as an independent organ Of advanced
Liberal opinions.
Mt. Greenwood publishes the prospectus Of
tho ST. JONES Gazette, describing It as the old
Pau Hou under new Name 1t will appear next
week.
Mr.. LOWELL
writes on Thursday that he had arrived at Fern
side house, q residence which he has taken
near Southampton, having made the journey
With L. all IL the s. success be could have hoped,
at Fernside few dnys to complete his house,
keeping arrangements. He leaves bis wife
there. and will arrive in London not later than
Monday.
arrived in London to-day with his wife. They
are the guests Of Prof Huxley. He begins on
Tuesday course Of three Lectures at the Royal
the Standpoint Of Universal History" He will
repent the course later in the provinces.
THE QUEEN
actually remained in London nearly four days,
drive through Hyde Park, from Buckingham
Palace to Paddington Station. through
an immense IT,. course Of people aud
open barouche with outEiders, John
Ltfe-Guards. She drove from Hyde Park corner
riages filled with fashionable people, aud dense
crowds Of lower classes concentrated at
sas ads 9nS 6oweS Sfneen eas not ased sas as
cheer Was given along the whole: route:
The Queen seemed to bo in extremely good
health, notwtthsta9dlnR tae protracted fatigues
in attendance at her own drawing g-Eooms-
Among tho
EOE-R0YAL ENTERTAINMENTS
Of the week, the most remarkable was the
bassador b 81 % ut Portland Place the first since bis
appointment. Chinese etiquet was disregarded,
and the Ambassadrcss received the company
-, hash chun1 Y13aT nd 3lnrp
to the hostess There was aa e1tIaor-
dinary throng Of people; including nearly ali me
M Rads and 1nd ddo
1aiss fesber. % IT. Gadstons was % .urTRounded Toud b.
the nso9 N one
ception; but this is the first time Chinese lady
If this rank received gentlemen On the same
aiso present The eldest daughter, who is mar
riageable, but unmarried, held private recep-
don ou the upper floor. to which ladies' only
GENEv1EvE WARD
sas made the interesting and successful expert.
nent Of producing Anglers ii L'Aventuriere"
n French before Il fashionable audience, inGlud,
snd %any iittera9eurs: Miss Wards
~as ha Sar a1d ID thu nay We2s
moderately filled. She continues to appear
1Ollscs. Miss wards S{fphdh1e IS one oI tae
nost finished performances now seen On the !
English 6tAge- |
NINE. MODJESKA
,ecius evening performances next Saturday,
he manager Of the Court Theatre withdrawing |
bronson Howard's successful piece to make way |
or Mime. Modjeska, who e1cites daily 1ncreas-
ng interest: ,,...,,4
,nye Yesterday successful recitntOns OF Amer
can authors before distinguished company at |
Willis Rooms. |
TIE LONDON SEASON.
2ptc411 Cs1bk.
LONDON, May 15.-The first London season is
low at its hight. Her Majesty the Queen 1s
esiding in tie metropolis md leyces and
are the order OF the Day at |
Palace. On Tuesday the Pr1ncess
,rocade over gold satin, trimmed with
,out d'Alencon, and on Thursday q robe OF
ntique green satin draped with feull!e monte
'eivct satin, bouquets Of gloIre dc D1on. rose
|uds, diamond ornaments, and many bf1ulant
riders: Among the presentations M c,,Rose woso
dinlster, and Lady Kee Lee Cheen.
rife OF the First Secretary. Botn
Fore their national dress. 1t comprised loose
acket Of bluck satin and an embroidered over
kirt Of rich brocade, such as European looms
aunot produce. Two Inoian ladies were also
They were Miss Bhavendra ana
atyendra Ba1a Tagore, who by the Queens |
pecial desire wore their native dress OF