Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-28
TelegramS to The Star.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS,

The Lenten PastOraIs I'm Ireland.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-1n all the Lenten paStorals
issued py the Irish Catholic archbishops and
bishops on Sunday. strong hope was expressed
that the government would deal efrectually
with the land question at an early date. The
people were warned against joining Illegal Sc
cret combinations but the strongest sympathy
was expressed for them In their trials.
A Steamer Disabled.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The steamer othello which
sailed from Hull on the 18th instant for New
10Th In longitude 25 so west and Is returning 10
Plymouth or TO Falmouth.
Fenians i'm Lancashire.
LONDON, Feo. 2S..-A large body or police has
entered tne Town OF WidneS, Lancashire where
evidence OF the existence OF number OF feni 4u
lodges has been discovered, and arms have sen
seized.
Gladstone Dining with the Queen.
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Mr. Gladstone will not be
In the House OF Commons tonight. as he is To
dine with the queen at Windsor. It is expected
that he will be present at Wednesdays sitting
OF the house.
Alleged Weakening OF the Land
League.
The Dublin correspondent OF the Times says
Signs OF disunion and weakness in the organi-
zation OF the land league are becoming more
numerous under the continuous action OF the
government. Many treasurerS and secreta rIes
OF local branches of the league have resigned
and are In favor OF emigration. The payment
OF rent Is becoming general even in the most
disturbed districts, and there is little difficuIty
now In serving wTits, owing to the eXertioas of
the orange committees. The removal of the
league funds to foreign country is regarded
by tenants with suspicion, and the alarm OF the
leaders who talked so bravely when they In.
CURED no risk, has also helped to shake conti-
dence In the league. There are unmlstakaole
signs OF the league being rapidly dlsintegrated
and If the improvement continues at the pres
ent rate return TO at least a Seinblance OF
tranquility Will soon be general
Gen. COIley's Defeat.
The Times In leading article this morning
says Gen. Sir George z. ColeyS defeat cannot
seriously affect the military situation as the
British main body was not involved In the
fight
Ireland i'm Parliament.
The Daily Ne1rS In leading article this
morning says Mr. Forster, chief secretary for
ireland, has fixed Tuesday for the Introduction
OF the arms bill In the house of commons. It
is SAID In Well-1Dformed quarters that the oppo-
sition In the house will participate on Tuesday
In fierce attack on the conduct OF business by
the government.
Mr. DillOh's Sentiments.
LONDON. Feb. 2S Mr.. Dillon, In his speech at
Boris O. Kane. Tipperary, yesterday, said that
when any body was accused OF taking an evicted
farm or OF having assisted landlord In any
way, or when nybody has been rackrentad
the case should be brought before the local
branch OF the land league and a committee
should decide the question. The police, he
where league committee is sitting.
specie for America.
LoNEON, 5 p. m.-The entire withdrawal O:
specie from the Bank OF England fl63 600. Is
for shipment to America
victor HugO's Birthday.
PARIS, Feb. 2s.-The deputations TO Victor
Hugo yesterday on the occasion OF his birthday
consisted OF collegians and members or trades
unions, musical and benefit societies. Many of
them came from the provinces.