The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-15
THROUGHOUT EUROPE.
EFFECT or THE DEATH OF WIND
THORST ON THE CATHOLIC PARTY.
The British Government and the Land-Pur-
chase Blll-Madame PATHS singing-Move-
ment Against Gambling in High Places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone at Eton.

ment Against OtfnDlluk III hiSh
MIR. and Mrs. Gladstone at Eton.
copyrighted by the United Press iS9l.l
LONDON Mar. 1i-Mr. Parnell cut a most
uudignifed figure to-day in his determined
efforts to avoid the newspaper men. who de-
sired 10 interview him in regard 10 Mr.. Healy's
allegations that he was spending his time in
private enjoyment. while matters Of vital i'm
portance 10 Ireland were being dis
cussed and acted upon in the House
Of Commons Mr.. Parnell was known
to be in the library of the House, and
at least thirty reporters sent in their cards
during the evening withou, being youch-
safed any response, but finally their per
sistance was rewarded by promise that Mr.
| Parnel would see them at "A particular spot
a certain time. While the attention of the
reporters was thus diverted for the time
being. Mr.. Parnell summoned an attendant
10 his aid and was guided 10 the ladies'
staircase. where he eluded the would-ue
interyiewers watching for HIM inside and
outside the building and escaped to the
street.
DoDGED THE REPORTERS.
II was raining heavily and Mr. Parnell was
obliged 10 run quite a distance through the
storm 10 catch a cab. He got good wettng
but succeeded in not facng the reporters.
! The press generally express disgust at Mr..
Parnels secret tactics and the hint at dis
guised mysterousness.
The ADJUDICATION Of Mr.. O'Brien as a bank
rupt i'm the proceedings against him by Lord
Salisbury growing out of an old libel SUIT dis
qualities him 10 retain his seat I'M Parliament.
II is understood. however. that both factions
of the Nationa.ists will unite IN returning HIM
10 Parliament
srB. AVID SrRs. GLADSTONE AT EroN.
Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone are spending Sun
day at Eton. Mr. Gladstone lectured % the
students of the famous school this evening on
his favorite subject Of home rule.
The rivers of Hungary are overfowing and
doing great damage % firms and villages.
! Much distress Is the result.
The firm of Urgan. Naga & Co., merchants
of Pesth have iailed, with liabilities estimated
at 10000 horins
DEATH OF HERR wINDrHoRsT.
The death Of Windtho-t will leave the
Catholic party of Germany without political
/ lender. and his place will he filed with some
difficulty one of the most remarkable tea-
lures Of the situation in Germany has been
the devotion of Windthorst the typical CatAo-
lie. tO the Protestant house of Hanover.
Nine. Patti is resting az Nice. Early IN
April she will sing in Buda Pcsth
and then Will return 10 Germany
D
other cities Shc Will sing in one
on two concerts IN London in May. She has
been offered fGO.0 for twenty operate con-
! certs in addition 10 her expenses.
THE LAND PURCHASE BILL.
The British Government officials have con-
sidenbly modified their expressions IN regard
% the {, urse Of business within the last few
days. and SD far from expecting to dispose of
the Land Purchase bill before Easter they
will now be- satisfied If they can make any
thing ike substantial progress IN the commit
tee. II Is felt that the second reading of the
Factories bin ought 20 be taken before Faster.
and another Government night will be thus
occupied
Parliament will presumably adjourn for the
HOLIDAYS ON Tuesday the 2lth. Meanwhile IL
is pretty certain that Mr. Smiths promise 10
take mp the Land bin deiio IN diem. viii have
o. apply on government days only There
Is still strong feeling among hls
I own followers both against any bur
rying forward Of legislation and against
unnecessary surrender OF private members
time. The Government still strongly desire
to begin work on the Land Purchase bill be-
fore the rcce.- even If they only dispose Of
Nh Fowlers amendment to the money rcso-
| LUTON.
GAMBLING N HIGH PLACES.
Tho movement against gambling in high
places Is making such hFadWuv that good VIII
undoubtedly come after al ont IL the hacca-
rat scandal Mr.. Stmhppe. Secretary ol the
State for Wan, has bad am interview with tho
Prince of Wales. aud at tAl. interview am uu-
drIsfundiug WIS arrived 40 that no utulo
more strcnuou, efforts should be- put forth to
di-couu-e gambling among officers OF tue
army
While the German Government. Ly stern
measures. has suppressed for the moment the
aggressive discomfort ot miners in Ehcnish,
Prussia. and Nestphala. Baron Borlepsoh,
Minister col Commerce. !, making careful
Investigation into thc causes of dl-c0ateut as
well as other matters of complaint against
mine owners I'M various parts ot the empire.
AN NQUIEY oEDEEED.
IN inquiry has been ordered AZ the iron
rolling mills of S.lcsia 10 ascertain whcih-
er the industry is really being injured
ae is represented hy the present price, of
coal The railroad authorities assert that
tine repeated complaints about the want
of wagons for the conveyance # coal are mere
preteXtS for raising prices and for unpunctual
delivery. es the number Of wagons has been
Greatly increased since 1889.
Dr. Blralu in tho Pm sian Ministry
will soon follow Herr Go~scrout of Office. lie
Is o. succeed Herr lIermc- as President Of the
Supreme Council OF the Evangelical Church.