The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-28
LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.

LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.
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LONDON, Sept. TIA comic journal has
made great hit this week by an imaginary
soliloQuy OF Mr.. Gladstone. Tho Premier
passes In review the smbarrassments that de-
mand his attention in all parts Of the world.
He heaves heavy signs in succession over tho
law OF liquidation In Egypt the forays of the
B6ers In Africa. tho state Of tho navy tho pro-
test Of the powers. the curses loud. deep. and
universal OF the Continental press. the disgust
OF Gordon and the reproaches Of Sir Hercules
Robinson. the GOODNESS OF Prince Bismarck and
tho uncertainty Of Mr.. Parnell; and when he
has thus almost exhausted the list Of his
troubles he takes delighted refuge In contem-
plation OF the success OF the franchise agita-
tion and his right-royal reception In Scotland.
and hurries of to q railway station to add to
ulo bcOIob VI bp0ocuoo Oh tuo lulQultlob Oh tu0
House Of Lords. This humorous picture IL a
photograph Of tho situation. Never was an
English Prime Minister in 30 contradictory a
position Of being faced abroad by prospect OF
unbroken gloom and at homo OF Irresistible
prestige.
In Egypt Gordon continues TO bewilder
everybody. Wolseley's expedition il gradually
dwindling. until audaoious Spectators declare
that he will arrive in Khartoum at the head OF
o cavalry escort. Then 1t is further propbesied
that Gordon will stick to his craze OF smash
ing the Mnhdi.
Bismarck 10 ostentattously siding with Ferry.
Tho circle Of protest against the suspension
OF the law OF liquidation II complete and staid.
and seml-ofhcial German journalists rail
against the violence OF English action and tho
pretenco Of tho pious Gladstone. a. they snr-
casticnlly style the Premier. as loudly As tho
most irresponsible Of the journalists OF the
Paris boulevards. Even the most faithful
Gladstonian organs hardly attempt to deny
that tho Beers have nsgrantly broken their
treaties. insulted the British flag. killed
English officers. and enslaved English allies
and the Pail MauGazette welcomes to Its columns
the letters Of Cape Colonist. who describes
the word Of England to her African allies IS
having proved fraud and lie.
Tho further discussion OF tho condition OF
the navy deepens the profound impression OF
It's disproportion to the hugeness OF EnCland's
responsibilities and the armaments Of other
powers. The distinguished Admiral Symonds
writes to the Pail Mall Gazette to repeat tho
prayer Of Sir Thos. Brassey. one OF the repre-.
sentatives OF the Admiralty in Parliament
May God deliver US from WARP After tho
most mature and deliberate consideration. he
continues: Il deem 1t my bounden though
most painful duty to state that I consider the
navy so starved. 80 weak in numbers arma-
ment structure. and personnel that II war
broke out tomorrow with France. I do not 500
how We could avoid the most awful disasters"
Such vehement declarations from competent
authorities have spread the spirit OF alarm to
Radical journals Of peace -at-any price pro-
elivitiss. Even the irroconcisbly Radical La
bouehers admits in Truth that the suhisssas-'
Quires Investigation.
While An increase Of her ironelads 10 thus de-
manded by the unanimous public opinion OF
England the Berlin correspondent OF tho Times
transmits nm account OF the manRuvres OF tho
German navy which suggests horrible doubt
In tho efficiency Of all ironclads. This years
experiments" he saws. have confirmed tho
conviction that colossal ironclads can be sunk
by single blow from . torpedo. Even in
bright moonlight nights and with keen vigil
coast. Blockading ships can be followed. even
whom In motion. and all precautions such as
watch boats and submarine guard Of wire
nets. have boon proved practically useless"
Finally tho writer declares that the German
navy alone possesses the most death dealing
torpedoes. having purchased the secret OF the
invention for 60. 900 from Captain In the Aus
trinn navy.
Tho list OF the Glndstonian difficulties Is COM
ploted by tho supreme nerceness to which the
unpopularity OF his colleagues In ireland has
risen. Tho compulsory release OF tho man Kim
martin from penal servtuie has come oppor-
tunely to confirm the attacks upon the execu-
ton OF Myes Joyce. 1t has stimulated the
growing disbelief in the convictions under the
Coercion act and has so exasperated tho feel
ing against Lord Spencer that even tho extra
ordinary police precautions already adopted
have been largely increased. On tho other
hand. the unbroken enthusiasm Of his reception
in Scotland has melted Gladstone to daily
increase Of boldness Of language. and tho Con-
servatives and Radicals are In an equal frenzy
Of hatred or exultation at the open threats
against the House OF Lords. which appeared
for the first time In the Premier's latest utter
ances. This revolutionary change OF attitude
has bsgottan oil kinds Of wild rumors. such as
that the Queen. like tho Prince OF Wales.
strongly disapprovss of the action OF Salisbury:
that II tho majority against tho bill in Novem-
Dor be small. now peers will be created. and. II
largo. that Gladstone himself will lead an agi-
tatlon for the reform Of the House OF Lords.
Tho French Premier 10 also in difficulties.
The repeated postponement OF Cabinet coun-
oils 10 generally attributed to dissensions with
two Of his colleagues-with Campenon. Minister
OF War. who refuses to send another soldier
without authorization from tho Chambers. and
with Waldeck Rousseau. Minister OF the Inte-
rior. who has himself sharp eye on tho Pre-
miership.
The Emperors and Kings arc not much better
on than the Ministers. Tho King OF Spain Is
now generally believed to DO stricken with In
durable disease. Among the combinations
plotted BY busy brains are tho reinstatement
Of tho chaste Isabella or tho betrothal Of Al
ionso's daughter with tho son OF Don Carlos.
and regency till their marriage. Tho German
Emperor was so exhausted as scarcely to be
able to move out OF his saloon carriage in
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