The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-04
LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE
IHE OUTLOOK STILL GLOOMY ron
ENGLAND ALL AROUND.

TIE OUTLOOK STILL GLOOMY FOR
ENGLAND ALL AROUND.
Dls-a-ck's riaa TO isolate Great Hr'tain-
Gladssone Ill AGalu-Ta1k OF Renewing
shs Grimes Aes n Irslsnd-Psris Gay Once
More-Aristec ratie Circus Perrsrsaers-
The Latest Gossip Fro. the Capitals
LONDON, Jan. 9.-Peseimism heralds In the
new year As II mot christmas tide in the Eng
lish political world. Everywhere things are
held to be going wrong. The protests OF the
Australians have increased the indignation
against the mismannvement OF tho Colonial
ONCE. and the rumors Of attempts BY France
against tho New Hebrides have increased the
srprehensions OF the jealous action Of the
other powers in antipodean waters.
The cry against Lord Derby Ia mounting very
high, and there lie something OF the same feeling
toward him as compelled him to leave the
Foreign ONCE some years ago. His cold tenn
permanent. his want OF all regard for the en-
largement Of the empire, make him especially
unsuitable for moment when the scramble
for the wild places OF the world is everywhere
going on, and when tho Radicals have adopted
tho new policy OF a federated empire. He
holds on tenaciously TO Office because another
dismissal would mean his permanent exclu-
sion from any share in the government OF the
country: bu. he is at the present moment the
most unpopular Minister in England.
Bismarck continues TO be the central figure
OF European calculations. few OF the Liberal
papers adopt the theory OF the Ddilv Netos that
the one object Of the German Chancellor Ia to
procure the downfall of the English Prime
Minister. BismRrck's own countrymen arc
delighted with the results Of his diplomacy.
and rejoice over 1t in n manner that has proved
very trying to English self esteem. IT is de-
elared that his resolve to make a future for
a. IL IA
siderable period back. Tho hostility OF Eng
land was the chief stumbling block to such
policy. and Bismarck. accordingly, determined
that his first necessity was to isolate that
country. and so render it powerless for mis-
chief. The German journalists point to the
hostility Of France toward England. the grow
ing distrust OF Russia. the apathy OF Italy. and.
above all. the lame attempts to keep Germany
out OF Africa. Us complete proofs OF the i'm
mense success OF Bismarck's policy.
Egyptian affairs also ar, held to DO Ia a criti-
cal position. The approach OF the time when
the unfavorab!e decree will be confirmed
against the officials who carried out Lord
Eorthbrook's suggestion in suspendlng the
law OF liquidation has rendered further post
ponement Of action impossible.
The contsmptuous refusal Of the powers to
give any answer to highlands latest proposals
has now been succeeded by the hint that as
Lord Granville insolently and hurriedy broke
NJ the last conference on the Egyptian Ques-
sion. new conference Is necessary; but that 1t
must be held, not in London, but in Paris. This
humiiatlnR proposal is rendered still moro I'M
palatable by the rumor that 1t is Russia which
Ia now coming forward to take the lead in the
settlement Of the Egyptian question and that
Russia's proposals would substitute an inter-
national for a purely English guarantee of a
new loan. and would at the same time get rid
within a short time OF English control alto
gether In Egypt.
These various causes Of trouble have been
the occasion Of the nssemblage from their coun-
try seats and the other places OF Christmas re-
sort OF the Ministers at yesterdays Cabinet
council and suggest to many journalists some
notes OF discord amid the general consensus
OF applause on Gladstone's birthday over the
fact that he is still the dictator OF British po-
M:ical life.
Gladstone himself has been very miserable
amid the Intoxicating incense which has been
offered Up to him from so many quarters. His
health again gives him trouble. and II is the
popularity OF Mr.. Gladstone that whenever
he has even the smallest attack OF illness he
Is terribly alarmed and suffers more from
bypochondra than actual sickness. The Lib
eral papers meantime get very unhappy when
there is anything the matter with him. feeling
that his commanding personality is the one
thing which defends the Government from
overwhelming condemnation on account OF the
mad biunders of their foreign policy 1t is said
that the Conservatives intend 10 make a vigor-
QUA attack on the whole administration shortly
after tho meeting OF Parliament but they arc
such utterly incompetent creatures that their
assaults are more calculated to serve than to
damage tho Ministry.
Tho last political news Of the week Ia the an
nouncement by a subordinate member OF the
Ministry that they intend TO renew the Crimes
act IN Ireland in view Of the completely Of the
Redistribution bill. and of the certainty Of
herce and frequently removed attacks on the
foreign policy Of the Government. Tho Par
nellI.es look forward to being able 10 make this
task particularly difficult aud there is talk OF
tho Ministry dropping n considerable portion
Of the present act and being satisfied with Just
. few OF its leading provisions.
The season in London is picking up, and the
theatres as a ruic are doing good bus mess. In
Paris they are even gnyer than here. "Thco-
dora" is now voted n little slow. and many
srudite people are criticisag its archRoo: al
accuracy; but it is drawing immensely. md
Sarah is hold to have created the greatest role
OF lier whole fc.
A curious liaht is thrown on the insane crav-
ing for new forms OF excitement in the fact
that several aristociats OF ancient lineage and
great wealth have built private circuses for the
exhibition Of their own feats and the amuse-
mont Of their friends. A well-known Mar
ehioness recently delighted whole bevy Of
beauty and rank by her skill with the dumb
bells, and by the agility with which she jumped
through the hoops. while tho Duke de Roche
foucauld has established great reputation rs
performer on tho trapezc. The last person
who has developed tile circus craze is the heir
OF Monsieur Menier who made all his money
in chocolate.
Another novel amusement in the near future
viii be races with balloons. when the many ma
chimes that profess to pilot aerial navigation
will be put 10 IL public test.
Some further extracts from tie correspond
ence OF Tourgu6niefT arc llin. the papers aid
giving rise TO contrad Ictory estimates Of his