Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-04
THE FEELING ABROAD.

LONDON, July 1.-THE Manchester Guardian
dsmisses the idea OF political conspiracy In
tie United States, and says: american poll
ticiaHs have not come to the point of employ
Ing assassins. 1t seems quite sufficiently mad
out that Guiteau was. nothing more or
IFS P I4ea GaEed ae eoe seeE W
leave gap hard TO I'LL soon.
As his career was known In Europe, it was felt
that the Chicago convention had made a true
and wise choice. He was not one OF those sor-
did manager place hunters, who are the oppro-
brium Of American politics. He was the right
man 10 fight the battle With them. 1t Is hardly
likely that when the time comes for another
mammoth republican caucus, so doubtful
soil Will throw up yet another man OF similar
integrity and proved capacity. IJ is curious
forming IN America, should be Indirectly re-
spons1ble for the present crime. By reforming
the sy stem OF patronage, the Americans will
best show their sorrow for Mr.. Garfleld'S
death. or their thaDkfulness for his recovery.
IL is not TO be supposed that perfectly sane
man would attempt such crime, but the Pres.
dents position In regard to patronage is SO
1nyidious, that IL Is only wonderful such an
attempt has never been made BEFORE
The Assassination Commented On
in English Churches.
LONDON. July AT the close of the ser
mon at the City Temple Congregational sun
day morning, the Rev. DR.. Parker read the fol-
reSenting every shade OF religious and political
opinion, has heard With inexpressibe horror Of
the attempt TO asSasSinate The President OF the
United States, and most profoundly sympa-
tnlZes with the Americans IL the hour of ma
tioLal CONSERVATION end Distress DR.. Parker
then asked the congregation IL they approved
the resolution to rise. The congregation imme-
Glately rose ca Ilt0SSe.
Prayers for the President.
a special prayer for the recovery OF President
of Mr. r,,x
nacie yesterday.
Prayers for the President in Que
bee.
QUEBEC, july AN the English Cathedral
yesterday, prayers were offered for the re.
covery Of President Garfield. Great sympathy
Is expressed for him and his family, and the
hotels and offiees OF the newspapers and OF
Consul WATSON are Desieged by anxious In
quirers for the latest bulletins.
Condemnation of the Crime IN H ma
ROME, July 1.-THE Liberia characterizes the
attempt On President Garheld's life as an ac
OF barbarous and foolish vengeance. which 1:
rendered the more Infamous In view of the no
bic character and perfect uprightness Of the
victim
ROME, July The Ryorn,a says IL is sac
and short sighted deed.
The DiriHO, after expressing deep regret and
regarded as independent OF the form of govern
ment, since similar attempts have been made
within four months against deSpotic S0ver
eign and popular republican President.
The ODiniOne expresses regret, but says
IL hopes that since, In the event o.
tne residents death, fresh election
VIII lot De necessary, the polltlca
situation win not be affected. 1t conaider:
tnat new election at such 1uncture would
give Gen. Grant third term and pave thS
way 10 mhltary dictatorship.
The entire provincial press of Italy, IRE
specuye OF party, expresses deep regret and
sympathy with the United States
London Papers Printing VOlumin.
GUS Dispatches from Here.
LONDON, July ALI the London papers this
morning publish very yolunlnous dispatche.
from America concerning the condition Of thu
President The statement that the Ddily Ne,r:
appeared In sem[mourning yesterday is incOr
rect
Russian COnsternation-Atte pts O.
Political Assassins.
ST. PETERSBURG July4 The leading Russian
newspapers express CONSERVATION at the at
tempted assassination.
The Coos says it believes the act was due q
perS onal vengeance, but should facts sho7
political reasons, IL would be necessary to agai
bring into prominence the question OF tn
adoption Of measures against attempts 9
political aseaeetua