Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-11
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THE LONDON EXPOSURES
A POLITICAL TRUCE IN ENGLAND
THE REBELLIOUS CHEYENNES
THE CATTLE TRAIL TROUBLES.
THE DEATH OF e. MAHoI REPORTED
LOND0N'S SECRET CRIMES.
Probability that No Prosecution VIII
he Attempted Against Mr. Stead for
His Startling ReSetatiOns-The Ex.
citement Continued.

AiS startling ReSelatiOns-The Ex.
citement Continued.
Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, July 1.-THE Pal Mail Gdzettc arti-
cles have all the week been the chief topic OF
talk everywhere. have taken opportunities
to converse with men representing all shades of
opinion regarding the matter. AS a result /
can state that public opinion is divided into
three classes-frst, people either protesting dis
belief in the whole matter or stating that it was
all known before, aud therefore condemn
ing the exposure strongly: second, those giving
credit for the best motive, but disapproving
of the sensational form, and expressing the be-
lief that the editor was hoaNed by disreputabie
persons whom he talked with; third, those who
are SO thankful that the thing has been done
that they don't care To criticise details, and
give the Gazette the strongest and most grateful
support. Last night at the house of commons
had a long talk with member for Cam bridge, a
professor and a man Identified with ali the best
movements for reform. He said the simple
fact Is the people here are scared TO death for
fear MIR. Stead would be prosecuted, and are
bringing all their influence TO bear to prevent
! il, for the consequence would be they would
be forced into the witness box. 1t was a most
significant fact that Mr. Hopewood, who is a
brave, innocent man, could not get anybody 10
second his amendment against the bill. The
latter will be passed, and venture to prophesy
the police clause will be stricken out.
Already public meetings are announced for
next week to support the Pal Nall Gazette.
Cardinal Manning and Samuel Morely have
expressed their readiness to be two of a conn
mittee of three 10 investigate privately the edi-
tors proofs, and if convinced, 10 sign a state
ment to that effect. The lord mayor of Lon Ion
| will probably be the third.
Lord Sbaftesbury at a meeting yesterday ex-
pressed strong support OF the gdH EaH Gazette.
am bound To say that the iirst-cla>s people
nave mentioned above belong chiefly to the
arstocratic so-called sporting circles. The third
class is increasing daily. Il Is now evident the
government will Institute proceedings
against The Gazette Oi the thousands of letters
received yesterday by the editor there was only
one protest. Resirding the republication OF the
articles there Will be fIrst a condensed account
the size OF the trazette for two pence then an
regular publishers
ment OIL ten thousand words regarding the legal
aspect oil the matter. The opinion Is no jury
will convict III Mr. Stead is forbidden 10 call wit
nesses in his support, which is possible on the
ground OF irrelevancy. Mr. Stead was assured
yesterday 10y his lawyers that DO power ON earth
could prevent his conviction IL prosecuted. But,
Oh the other hand, the home secretary marked
only two or three passages as indecent in an-
opinion Oh the law officers of the crown. Two OF
the Gdzette's commissioners are at the present
moment in Antwerp. Mr.. Stead was warned
attacks on his office. he must have
police protection all the time. Thursday
hlght ne dictated to three shorthand clerks all
night. The sensation in Paris is almost as great
as here. In the course OF IA long conversation
with him, during which many OF the above
facts were learned, he said: Il have never
known public opinion to turn SO sharp. People
who were cursing me on Monday came to-day
TO shake hands am perfectly satisfied with
the reception ofthese revelations. You may
say from me that am convinced that similar
inquiries set on foot IN every great city in Amer
lea would yield results not nearly SD extensive or
dreadful, but enough TO startle the Christian
God-iearing communities of America quite ils
much"