The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-11-10

Sir Joseph savory Succeeded by David
Evans-speech by Lord Salisbury.
LONDON. Nov. 9-Great preparations had
been made for the usual parade to-day and
other ceremonies attendant upon the in
auguration of the Lord Mayor-elect, David
Evans. Esq. 1t was expected that the
usual throngs would line the streets through
which the procession passed. but when day
dawned the hopes and expectations of
many of the would-he sight-seers were
dampened by the knowledge that the day
would not be favorable for an outdoor dis
play. Rain was falling with monotonous
downpour, which gave promise of continu-
ing throughout the day. Although the
programme was carriedas arranged, it was
spoiled by the dismal weather. Despite
the inclemency of the day, how
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SEQ all that was too be seen of the Lord
Mayors show. Their enthusiasm sufficed
to carry them to the points of vantage
secured by them, but many were so
thoroughly drenched after standing awhile
that they did not wait for the procession 10
pass but returned TO their homes They
did not lose much. however. for the show
as a whole, was but q repetition OF the
novelties worthy of note in to-day's pro-
cession being several allegorical cars en-
blematic of incidents In the life of the
Prince of Wales. The occasion for the in
PRODUCTION of these cars was the tiftieth
anniversary of the birth of the Prince,
which occurs to-day. Prior TO his
election TO the lord maycrship Mr.. Evans
represented the Castle Baynard ward in
the Board of Aldermen, to which Office he
was elected in 1884. In 1855 he was sheriff
of London. He succeeds Sir Joseph Savory
as Lord Mayor.
Lord Salisbury created n decided sensa-
%snx,h hx-h hsc In Nil hoD
evening. His positive declaration that
there was no thought of evacuatiDg Egypt
was regarded as a direct challenge TO Glad
stone on that issue. which Gladstone had
Mayors banquet is non-partissn,
but ministers usually take the
opportunity to drop significant
hints of what their policy is TO be. espe-
cially when IL is likely TO be gratifying to
the holders of consols. such as most OF the
people at the Lord Mayors banquet gener-
ally are. Mr. Gladstone's utterance at New
castle has been received with such decided
the applause which welcomed Lord Sails
bury's emphatic declaration was not q sur
prise.
In his speech Lord Salisbury paid grace
full tributes TO the memories of his late
colleagues, the Rt. hon. w. II. Smith and
the Rt. Hon. Is. {. Raikes. He eulogiZed
Mr.. Balfour's administration OF Irish af-
fairs. and then went on To say: There
Is hot sineIo epeck OF clouo
tanning within it anything injurious
to the prospect of peace. 1t seems TO me
that the warfare Of nations. judging from
the interest they take in the subject, is
slowly changing lts heId- lt is industrial
competition which IN these days occupies
its chancellories and Its diplonacies. The
great subjects of consideration are the
treaties of commerce expiring next year.
The great question is. what tariff will the
various nations adopt in respect TO each
other. i think can nold out TO England,
as regards material welfare. the most prom
Using antioipatIons. so far as present pros
poets 20. Respecting the industrial war
fare, which has for Its purpose protective
legislation. and for it's prizes the
am afraid We must be content to occupy
for q time a peculiar and isolated position.
The cause of protection only sinks to rise
The elections in America had shown q
slight reaction but 1t has spent its forces
The only free-trade colony IS Sydney, and
that. i am afraid, no longer has an un-
spotted robe"
Regarding the foreign policy of England
|. Lord Salisbury said: THE policy OF the
government toward Egypt will not be
changed. Mr.. Gladstone's statement at
Newcastle was singularly unfortunate and
inopportune. 1t has given heart 20 all who
are unfriendly to England 1t has given
pain TO all who value the prosperity OF
Egypt. England has made great sacrifices
shed most precious blood and scattered
treasure freely in order 10 rescue Egypt
from the evils which have overtsken her
If England acted alone that matter was
not her fault. Now that blood has been
split and the treasure spent. she cannot
allow 1t all to be swept away like last ears
almanac and suffer Egypt 10 return 20 the
danger to her neighbors like few years
ago."