Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-09-27
From Our Regular Correspondent.
Our European Letter.
LnNnnN. Eng. Sent. II. q


The lord mayor entertained the ministers
at the Mansion House on Wednesday
evening. and some of the speeches were
significant. Mr.. Gladstone said: ut is
true we have gone to Egypt with the forces
Of this country in prosecution of the
great interests Of the empire, which it is
our duty TO cherish and defend. Unless
those interests had existed it would not
have been possible for us to furnish jus
LITIGATION for the Intervention that we have
in hand. But let it be well understood
that the interests, though they be ours,
are not ours alone, for they are interests
common to US and every state in Europe,
and, indeed, the whole civilized world.
Egypt has now become the great cato
between the eastern and western hemi.
sphere. The commerce of the world
depends largely upon the passage through
that gate more than upon any other sim
gle point that could be marked upon the
surface of the globe. 1t is essential for the
industry and enterprise Of mankind that
that gate should be open, and in order that
It may be open, it is not less essential that
the country in which it is set should be
country under peaceful, orderly, and legal
government. The work, which we have
in view, though the burden and honor of
performing it may perchance devolve on
us alone, is work which it is absolutely
essential for every country in Europe to
10 sec performed" The premier also
spoke with confidence respecting the future
of Ireland. Whether he was not rather
too sanguinc time must show; but unques-
tionably at tho present moment things are
looking brighter in Ireland, and, as a
proof that there is greater confidence
than for some time past. we hear that y
greater number of tourists are bound for
the sister isle than for many years. This
may not be taken us conclusive test of
renewed prosperity in Ireland, still it is a
fair reason for surprising that those who
seek Ireland for pleasure expect there will
be less chance than OF old of being mis-
taken for tyrannous landlords or grasping
agents bent upon enforcing eviction.
The bank holiday passed OF with little
to complain of in tho behavior of the vast
crowds. The salvation army orators
declared that Hampstead heath on Monday
was "a stronghold of the evil one" But
considering that out of the thousands who
visited Hampstead on Monday only three
cases of disorderly conduct were brought
before the magistrate, there was, at least,
some exaggeration in stating that this
pleasant resort was given up to his satanic
majesty. The greatest difficulty was tc
take care of the children, for ut tho close
of the holiday there were thirteen stray
children taken charge of by the police.
His highness, the duke Of Teck, and an
influential council are going to carry out
the plan of the late Prince Consort, who
rose strongly in favor of having the exhi.
bition of 1851 regretted at Battersea
park. This park is easily accessible by
road, river, and rail from all parts of the
metropolis and the country and in site
presents so many attractions for such Q
purpose. The park, one Of the most
beautiful and best kept of our public
enclosures, becomes more and more beau
tiful every year. Its trees, shrubs and
flowers never presented so much that is
attractive as they do now, and the
crowds, numbering 100000 in Il single
day, visiting the park by horse cars
steamboat, and railway, give us ar
idea what we may expect when 6
now great and permanent attraction has
been added in the shape of new palace
for local, national, and information al exhi
billions. A company has been formed
presided over by the duke Of Teck, and
with an executive council, consisting oil
influential members of parliament, t
re erect in the prince of Wales road
adjoining the park, the Dublin Exhibition
Crystal Palace, which has been purchased
for the purpose. The reconstructed edfiic'
will include important additions and i'm
provements. The objects of the institu
ton are sure to commend it to public
appreciation. 1t will promote technlca
education, and thus develop tho productive
power of the country, and enable GU
artisans to place themselves upon
par with the artisans of continental coun
tries, who have stolen a march upon then
owing to their superior technical training
The fine arts and music will also be cult
waited, since it is the object of the palace
to provide wholesome and rational rccrea
ton as we'll as to afford practical anC
profitable teaching AUGUST.