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London. June 29.-Al other events Of the week
lose much of their interest TO the English people
In compsyison with the enga cement of the Prince
Of Waless eldest daughter to the Earl OF fIie.
Continental politics forgotten IN the delight
of knowing that no Continental prince will carry
of this young English princess, or, which would
be still less approved come here TO i've as her
husband, There is no doubt about the popularity
OF the marriage Lord Fife is himself popular,
but the English people would certainly prefer
any English nobleman of good character TO any
German prince No man knows better than the
Prince of Wales the state of public feeling ON
this subject and this cnga cement is probably
his doing People talk Of the girls preference,
q marriage OF pure affection. and SO on. 1t may
ell be accepted, and is as true a. such statements
ever are in such cases, but the marriage or the
eldest daughter Of the hrr-apparent TO the Eng
hsh throne is and must be All affair OF State,
and the Prince has shown his keen appreciation
of rhe public opinion His tact in such matters
is unfailng. He is known to be an ahecuonate
father and those about him say that his mind
has long been set on an English husband for this
young lady. Lord Fife's seventeen years of
seniority are hardly an obstacle according 10
English ideas. lie is an old friend, some would
say pal" of the Prince, and no man is better
known in London There is no better landlord
in Scotland, where, however, with a shrewd eye
10 the future, he has sold large portions Of his
large estates
The Queen is supposed 10 assent with rcuct-
ance to any non-royal marriage for any of her
grandchildren. Her ideas on this subject are
German, and her innumrrablc German kinsfol<,
beginning with the German E2IpeIor, arc sure TO
consider this marriage dcroglt ng from royal
dignity. Let them read, if they can, the English
papers the subject, aud learn how the matter
is regarded here. We have a lItti" too much OF
the German alliance says one Of the most phin-
spoken, but not most radical. The Radical press
writes after its kind, now for the most part
Socialistir Lord Fife" says one Of the most
Gdvancedi rs gentleman who takes some
100000 year from the labor of his tenants
II is not true but il shows the spirit. Another
hail. this union rs step toward that lcvelling-up
which is characteristic OF these democratic days
Observe, however, that this champion Of de-
mocracy is opposed TO opening international
marriage market. Colonals? Yes But an
American? No. In the interest of the Empire
a veto," says he, must he placed upon American
brides fos English princes" This is, perhaps, in
answer to Sir Edward Sullivan. The other pa
pers write in that fever OF loyal panegyric which
incidents affecting royalty are APT To call forth.
1t should be added that, mixed with the delight
at the exclusion of German influence, there is no
little English jealousy OF Scotland. Was it not
enough, ask these Southrons, that one Of the
Queens daughters should have married Scotch
nobleman? Was there no English Peer worthy
Of the Princess Louise OF Walcs's hand ? But
this is all in minor key, hardly audible amid the
general chorus of courtly congratulatiOn.
Questions are asked, nevertheless. Princess
Louise Of Wales is the Prinress-R Royal Of EngltNd
She stands after her father, third in sncces-
sion 10 the throne. She would he, should her two
brothers die, Queen o. England. Lord Fife would
then he Prince Consort: an odd position for
English subject. There are runors Of arrange
mcnts and concessions on both sides and hints
that the Princess will rcaouncc her right Of sue
cession. Whether she can rrnounce 1t is "A legal
question. She is TO be known, IT is said rs the
Countess Of Fife. Her husband knows as well as
anybody what social difficulties await him at
court and elsewhere; Lord Loine's are but too
notorious Then there is the question of dowry.
No dowry can now he voted without opposition in
the House Of Commons. There will be no oppo
sition in this case said Radical member yes
terday, except from the professional Radicals
But this morning The Daily News observes that
the owner of a vast landed estate. who IS also a
partner in a great London bank. could not suffer
an application TO he made in the House OF Com
mons for the pecuaiary support Of his BRIDE II
adds with that genial urbanity which is one Of its
most pleasing characteristics that Lord Fife is
one Of what are called Dissrnticnt Liberals; that
he is doubtless influenced by higher motives than
emulation OF Lord Loroe; and that it is better for
the Princess to marry a native subject than for
eign object
Mere politics are for this week, at least, Of
little import Tie House of Commons gets
steadily on with it's business and the obstruc-
tionists for the most part, abstain from obStruct
ing. The attempt Of the Salvation Army 20 defy
the police gave Professor Stuart, Mr.. Graham and
other patrons OF mob law welcome opportunity
20 question the Home Secretary. Mr. Matthews,
not always happy on such occasions, was happy
on this. The Trafalgar Square champions think
that they see a chance TO renew that struggle
aoainst law and order, bat the chance is poor
one.
The Ministry came near heinz beaten in the
House Of Lords ON the side issue OF lnnd trans
fer and were actually beaten In the Commons OH
the details Of the bill against employing young
children, but seem none the worse for these
sccidcnA
The Parp. Commission has plodded on It's
weary way, no man regarding the ruinors that
are in the air OF some new ParnelIte move paNeu
on Mr. Parnelrs supposed belief that the fnf-
liamentary game Is up. What the move ls' NOV
the most imaginative UnioniSt ventures 70 pre-,
dict The Unionsts are, seem 10 be, more ana
more content with the progress of their cause
IN Ireland. The elements are fighting on their
side There has been no such hay crop for years
and fhe farmers are prosperous and hopeful III
,s difficult 70 fan the flame Of agitation IN these
circumstances.
Ths came thing k true Of England. Tho very
f..mers have stopped grumbhng. Their crops
ana their prospects are both good and both the
landlords and the Government get the benefit
Of their good fortune. Agriculture 30 iong be-
Hev.d hr oroalxcrs 10 be doomed, revives. Never
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