The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-09

1hem, the new Cabinet may be trusted
not to shipwreck themselves bv playing
fast and loose with questions of peace
and war, and that the restraining power
of an overshadowing opposition majority
must ensure, at least until the general
election under the new registry, bar ac-
cideHts, much needed interval of rest
fulness and Cancellation without vacilla-
ton or weakness at home or abroad.
RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY.
The Characteristic diplomacy of Russia
is being promptly and vigorously applied
to the new situation of political affairs
in Eng and. 1t is well known that Rus
sia is not vet prepared to fight, but that
she is unceasing in her efforts to be
ready for the struggle, which it IS evil
dent enough must sooner or later be
brought about. Meantime, she deems it
wise to be sweet and complimentary to
the new ministry, and it would seem
that her diplomatic agents have had an
official hint to make themselves as agree.
able as possible to British representa-
tives in foreign countries. The Russian
Ambassador in London and NJ. Lessar,
the special Afghan Commissioner, are
to have a conference with Lord Salisbury
next week, st which the disputed bound
ary question will be discussed.
Pending Information as TO the attitude
of the Conservative Cabinet, the Russian
newspapers which reflect the policy OF
the Government are now pursuing sim
liar policy, and have adopted a very
friendly tone. The Journal de st. Peters
in rh Sol
bury's fairness in dealing with the Afghan
question, and that he will make ali prop
er allowances for the difficulties that
Russia has invariably encountered in
connection with the Asatic races
OPPOSITION To CHURCHILL
The Radicals have become alarmed at
the effort, the Liberals are making TO
bring about the defeat of Lord Randolph
Churchill Secretary of State for India,
who is required to be reelected bv his
constituents. Lord Randolph Churchill
has been neglecting Woodstock Il good
deal OF late years, needless of the fact
that his old constituents might yet have
power to do him service. The family
influence in the old pocket borough is
not what It was when the late
Duke of Marlborough was alive
and respected, and beside, Lord
Lord Randolph's brother, the present
Duke of Marlborough, is said 10 be OPP
posed to his reelection. Even at the
last general election Lord Randolph was
run close by an almost unknown man.
The vote was: Churchill, $40; Hall, ASP.
There have been many changes on the
register and CHANGES of local feeling in
the five years that have elapsed since the
election, which might enable a strong
candidate to wipe off a majority of sixty
and leave Lord Randolph Churchill out in
the cold. This is a catastrophe which
the Birmingham caucus will put forward
its strongest man to accomplish, or will
give its aid to the man most likely to sue
coed.
A VIGOROUS CANVASS.
The canvass in Lord Randolph Church
ills borough of Woodstock will begin
next week and already the excitement of
the occasion is foreshadowed. Should he
be defeated there it will be necessary for
him to be returned from some other
borough in order TO enable him to hold the
Cabinet office to which he has been ap-
pointed. The Liberals have selected as
his opponent Mr.. Corrie Grant, an OBJ
scure barrisJer. This selection has
greatly incensed the Tories, who
do not hesitate TO characterize
Mr.. Grants candidacy against the
noble lord as direct and
open insult on the part of their oppO-
nents. They charge that in making such
a choice the Liberals have acted in very
shabby manner, and there can be no
doubt that the contest will be waged with
vigor on both sides. The scenes of Don
nvbrook are expected to be re-enacted, rs
the partisans of both candidates have de-
clared their intention to make it hot foT
one another. Lord Churchill himself Is
taking little or NJ part in this canvass,
deyotin. most of his time to posting
himself on the affairs of the Office of the
Indian Department, but his friends are
leaving nothing undOne to secure his
election.
LADY CHURCHILL.
The efforts to defeat her husband have
so worked upon the feelings of Lady
Churchill that she has declared her inten-
ton of making 4 thorough canvass OF the
borough herself in person, and the En-
gliSh people for the first time i'll the his
tory of their country will have oppOr-
tunity of hearing an American lady cX-
pounding the politics of the nation.
Lady Churchill arrived tonight and drove
q tandem through the town. She was
enthusiastically cneered by the pOpuacc,
and at several points the CROWD became
so thick that it was with difficulty that
the driver managed to keep from running
people down. Lady Churchill was for
merry Miss Jennie Jerome. the daughter
of Mr.. Leonard jerome of New York.
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