Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-09-20

ference, foreign opinion doubtless tends to-
ward permitting England, now that she hse
con1meneed the uo-k Of -hri1Eius order out
OF Egyptian chaos, to complete 1t in her
own way.
ENGLAND.
SPECIAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
LONDON, September 19-The archbishop
of York has irsusd an invitation to the
clergy to observe next Sunday as day of
thanksgiving, and publishes special service
Tor the OCCASION.
sIR HENRY GORE BOOTH HEARD FROM.
A telegram from Sir Henry Gore Booth
dated Hzmmerfest, September 18th, states
that his vessel, the Karmara, met with ice
August 18th, and was subsequently, driven on
shore on Fear Island. She foated Septem-
Der I'd uniujured, and sailed southwark.
CABLE CONTRACT SIGNED.
A contract has been signed between the
government and Brasm for laying a cable
between lisbon and the United States at
Azores,
HOW LONDON STRUCK cETYwAYo.
A correspondent of the Press Association
on Friday last had an interview with Cety-
wayo al his house in Melbury road shortly
before his departure for Zululsnd. He SAYS:
II asked him if he was grati6ed with his re-
ception by the public in England since his
arrival here. Cetywayo, who up 10 this
point had been sitting with his arms Quietly
folded across bis chest, scarcely moving
mtisce, seemed stiffed b. this duestion.
His face of ebony, before almost motionless,
frightened up with animation, his eyes
sP.fhieaj end played, suf he seaticulate
energetically as he proceeded to explain
through the interpreter that the welcome he
had received at the hands Of the English
people was more than he had ever expected.
The English, he said, Il know are Just,
and they have been good TO me. l shall
never forget their kindness. They are a
great nation, and deserve 10 prosper. Were
other nations like them they would also be
prosperous. Questioned as to whether he
had felt annoyed at the cr5wds Which had
from morning TO night thronged round his
residence, the king remarked that he quite
unterstood the motiTes that Induced the
people 10 come here. He looked upon it as
display of friendly feeling toward himself,
and took 1t 10 be intended as a compliment,
l asked him then what he thought OF Lon
don, its vast size, its teeming millions, and
It's many wonders. The reply was a chsrac-
teristic one; You call it, said the king, "a
great city, but it is a country. Long ago 1
heard of it. Across the great sea the white
man told me OF its size. What they said
seemed incredible, but 1 find they did not
exaggerate.' Cetywayo proceeded to say
that all he had witnessed In London had
given him infinite delight and been source
OF constant wonder, 30 different was every
thing from what he had known in his own
country. Asked what were the impressions
lett on bis mind by his visit to the Houses of
Parliament, the Zulu king paused for mo-
ment, but the silence was Of brief duration.
for he almost Immediately rejoined that be
was struck by the beauty of the building
and its splendid fnrnissire. The Ht3use 81
Lords, ID particular, with its crimson
seatr, elaborate gilt ornamentation, and
throne, appears in the
case OF Cetywayo not unsuccessfully
to have appealed to the savage in
stineL which SO keenly rellshes glitter and
display. L suggested TO the king that he had
not seen either of our legislative assemblies
under the most favorable circumstances, and
that II, for instance he could have been pres
ent IN the House OF Commons, with its
crowded benches, on the occasion of a big
debate and listened to flow of oratory from
the prime minister, he would probably have
gone away with impressions entirely different
from those that he formed of the National
Chamber. The kings reply to this was that
be was given TO understand at the time that
here were very few of the members present,
but that what he did see greatly interested
him. VI Mr.. Gladstone he spoke in the
highest terms of praise. First he described
The prime minister as good. kind gentle
man. hesitated for moment, and then added
With kindling warmth and marked emil ph ass,
Yes, he is grand, kind gentleman; be mas
been very good 10 me-
when 1 came TO the subject OF the visit
paid 10 her majesty at Osborne, L at once saw
bat had touched upon topic most agree
able to the king. A broad, good-natured
mile stole over his features, his body
'wayed slightly to and fro, and he became
Iuite lively and fervid In his speech. l
asked him what he thought of England's
queen, and quick indeed came the answer,
The queen is good, gracious lady. She
-eceived me kindly, and / respect her very
much. She, like myself, was born to rule
men. We are alike Cetywayo likewise
poke IN kindly terms of the Princess Beat.
ice and her royal sisters, who were present
IT the interview with the queen. Seemingly
he king is not Indifferent to the charms of
nature, fer he expressed his admiration of
he beautiful scenic attractions around o.
'orne, while he summoned up the architect |
lral excellencies of Osborne itself in the one |
'rlef sentence-It is very nice.' There was
mother cutburst of sprightly conversation |
Vhen lequestioned him as to the recent visit |
o the prince and princess of Wales |
t Marlborough House. Without the |
iAkutcet HceitAllOu ne stated that he |
houg hit the princess was a most charming
ady-every inch princess With equal |
rankness he described the prince as an ex-
remedy smiable gentleman, whose kind re-
option lad afforded him the utmost graft
cation, and he exclaimed with considerable
'armth, Yes, he is indeed a noblemau' |
ow began to tread on more delicate ground.
The king, suppose remarked. sis an
ious to return at once 10 Zululandp This
rought forth the comment that he (Cety-
ayo) considered the question to be an un-
ecessary one, and turning quickly TO Mr..
'unn. who was sitting by his side, be added,
ask him whether he does not like home
.plied that l was bound to confess to the
ossession of such weakness. Thereupon
.me The sm art rejoinder, Then you are like
Ierybedy else,' and with that exclamation
etywayo, over whose face passed gloom
hich disappeared almost as quickly as
came, sunk back against the wall.
I'D the talk for a moment tagged
hen ventured once more to break the
lence by inquiring whether his majesty re-
'rded his restoration to sovereign power in
lluland as necessary to secure the peace
I'd tranquility of the people and the final
ttlement of that county. The reply came
owly that that was his opinion. DO you
ink l again asked, the Zulu nation as
'dy will welcome you back with open
msp do said the king. He scanned
e CLOSELY and his ansveru wora rx;van LII |