Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-03

England has, and in 1894, even if peace
should prevail, it will be impossible to man
the new British ironclads which will have
been completed by then unless something
be done in the meantime. Admirals and
others to whom money is no object propose
that naval reserve shall be formed by
adding q, 900 marines and %, 600 seamen, to
be employed in the garrisons and dockyards
OF seaport towns. EnglanS's navy already
costs over e14, ,0O0 900 yearly.
The rumor that Lord Randolph Church
Ill might be appointed British Ambassa-
dor to Russia has been promptly refuted by
the place being given to Lord Vivian. Now
1t is stated that the fiighty Tory is seeking
colonial governorship, and as Lord Sails
bury and Mr.. Balfour would be glad to have
him safely out of England when the gen.
eral election takes place, it is not improb-
able be may get one. 1t is known that
money is none too plentiful with them.
The greatest surprise that he has yet caused
in connection with his trip to South Africa
is his assertion that he has bought half a
share in gold mine. People are asking
where he got the wherewithal to pay for it.
ALucrative Appointments Handy.
Lord Randolph is paying his own e1-
penses In South Africa, and his remunera-
tion ior writing letters to the Graphic,
though handsome enough, will not nearly
recoup him. He made some money on the
turf before he started, but beyond that his
resources are limited to degree. Thus
lucrative appointment would suit his lord
ship Just now, uncommonly well.
City men are not too gracious in speaking
of Churchill at the present moment He
has etfectuallv damaged the Mashonaland
boom. Probably he has saved British in
vestors some millions, for it will be difficult
to rig the market with Mashonaland gold
mines in the face of Randolp lph's deliberate
opinion. He admits the existence of gold,
but denies that it is in sufficient quantities
to pay for workisg.
The greatest surprise in Queen Victoria's
New Years honors is a peerage for Sir
William Thomson. His researches into
electrical science have made for Sir Will
lam worldwide name. MANY of the
electrical wonders which We marvel at now
were foretold by him 20 years ago. Re-
Gently when Mr.. Balfour delivered his
rectorial address at Glasgow University, he
was the guest of Sir William, and doubtless
the conferment Of a peerage is due to Bal
four.
An Incorruptible Scotchman.
Sir William is a genial. homely Scotch
man. He is above all suspicion. No
amount of money could buy from him a
favorable opinion for an unworthy object.
He is slightly lame, and walks with the aid
of thick oaken stick. He dresses more for
comfort than show, and his care of the baw-
bees is frequently illustrated by contentious
with London cabmen. He has the knack of
gauging how far he can ride for shilling to
q mathematical nicely.
Another New Years honor which is Civ
L.
ment Of q peerage upon Sir Frederick Rob-
erts, the smartest of English Generals. He
has never been in favor with the headquar-
ters staff, and every recognition of his genius
has been tardily given. He has been vic
tim OF jealousy, otherwise he would never
have been kept in India for practically the
whole of his life.
The Channel Tunnel Scheme Again.
Sir Edward Watkin, who has thoroughly
recovered from his recent indisposition, is
not dismayed by the announcement put
forth on behalf of the Board of Trade that
he Government will again resist the chan
nel tunnel bill. It will be brought in as
usual, but whether or not it proceeds to a
second reading will depend upon circum-
stances. 1t is not the coming session, but
he session after, to which Sir Edward Wat
zIn looks for progress with his cherished
scheme He reckons that by that time Mr..
Gladstone will be in Office, supported by a
majority, and he has the best
eason to count upon the new Premier's
PERSONAL support of the channel tunnel bill. |
During the past three years Sir Edward
Vatkin has, by pegging away, succeeded |
n removing the prejudices against the |
cheme entertained in certain high military |
uarters. 1t would not be necessary in
ew Parliament that the Government should |
n its corporate capacity support the bill. If |
were left an open question as to Mr. |
fladstone going into the lobby with Sir |
Edward Watkin, the scheme would prob |
bly, get through the Commons, however it |
night fare in the Lords