The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-10-15
BRITAIN AND HER PRINCE
HIS ABSENCE FROM .TENNYSoN'S
FUNERAL STILL TALKED OF.

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Copyright, 1892. bg the N Y associated Press.)
LONDON, Oct. 14-The fact that the
Prince of Wales abssnted himself from the
funeral Of Lord Tennyson on Wednesday in
order that he might attend the Newmarket
races is provoking considerable comment
His action is especially dilated upon by GER
tain radical journals, which appear anxious
TO make a sensation similar to that oc-
casioned by the baccarat scandal, In which
the prince was involved. The Prince of
Wales, accompanied by the Duke of Cam
bridge, visited Newmarket on Wednesday
and saw the race for the Czarewltch stakes.
He was made the object OF a popular
ovation when his horse, Virgil, won the
stand nursery plate handicap OF 200 sover-
eigns. This race Immediately preceded the
one for the Czarewitch stakes His absence
from Westminster abbey would have been
less remarked upon but for the fact that not
single royal parsonage was present at the
funeral, though, as defenders of the royal
family strongly emphasize, they were repre-
sented by two generals and two colonies,
besides numerous splendid wreaths.
FEELING OF THE PUBLIC.
Since the Tranby Croft affair public
SpAuAul nhu DtSu very beuatblN6 IGEhEu 10
the conduct OF the Prince of Wales, but the
public takes very common sense view of
the princes present action. The efforts be-
ing made 10 arouse feeling against him will
fall flat. 1t is generally felt that his par
tiality for the lighter side OF national life is
SO marked that to show deep regret over the
death Of Lord Tennyson would be mere by
pocrisy Those agltating against his absence.
however, contend that his presence was
necessary not as an expression of his own
personal feeling, but as the next head of the
nation assisting at a national event
The Chronicle says it is true that the
prince went whore the mass OF the people
went Tennyson was never the peoples
poet but the point Is whether Ia the hearts
of the people they really prefer prince
who cannot postpone a days shooting or
racing in order to mark great epoch In his
mothers reign.
GLADsToEE's ABSENCE.
The radical journals, while dilating upon
the princes absence, discreetly omit as far
as possible all mention of Mr.. Gladstona's
absence. His plea of pressure of work and
the feeble excuse volunteered by his sup
porters of the danger OF catching serious |
cold in Westminster abbey. are not con-
sidered satisfactory. On the contrary, it is |
suspected, that SOME other reason prompted
bis refusal to attend the services. AS he is
accustomed to undressing meetings in the
open air bare-headed, the dengoF OF his
catching cold In the abbey was very remote.
LAwsoN's DEFEAT.
The defeat of Mr.. Lawson, GIadstonian,
who contested the Cirencester division of
Worcestershire with Col. .Chestermaster, CON
serVative, is keenly felt by tho liberals, who,
though they expected tough tight, hoped
to retain the seat. This is the first loss the
liberals have sustained since the general
election. Following their reduced ma AiOritY
in the by-elections IN Leeds and Bedford
shire, it is certain to make a marked i'm
preston on the public. while it will stimu-
late the conservatives be contest every
chance OF victory. The local lib
erals refuss TO believe that they
we're defeated. They insisted upon a re-
count, which was made during scene OF
feverish excitement. enormous crowds sur
rounding the hall. The conservatives were
overjoyed when the result was announced.
They marched in professions about the
town. drawing Chestermaster in his car
riage. The success of the conservatives was
largely due to the popularity of their can
didate. Mr.. Lawson was practically a
stranger in the constituency. He was
largely assisted in his campaign by his wife.
THE IRISH FUND IN PARIS.
The proposal made by the Parnellites that
the Paris fund be placed in the hands OF a
committee OF three members from each
section Of the Irish parliamentary party,
which it was thought would be accepted by |
the McCarthyltes, in view OF speeches made |
by prominent members OF thai section IA |
voring it, has fallen TO the ground, owing |
to the action Of the Parnellites in insist
ing that a claim be admitted OF
charges, which consist OF law costs
and debts Of the national league |
amounting 30 over eco, 900. Tho Nc |
TartbufSaa claims of the /
evicted tenants be the first charge on the
fund. Neither side seems disposed TO yield
in this matter and thus the long deadlock
continues.
LoNDoN's NEW LORD MAYOR.
Londoners who oppose Mr.. KuilPs elec- |
tion al lord mayor on tine ground that he is |
a Catholic have decided to make a final at |
tempt to prevent his assuming Office. The |
anti-popery association has prepared petit |
tion to the queen praying her 20 refuse TO |
confirm the selection of Knill on the ground |
that he publicly declared that he owes first |
allegiance to the p ope. There is not the |
slightest chance of the petition being |
granted and the petitioners will probably \
receive a well merited snub.
A manifesto has been issued calling upon |
workmen out Of employment TO march in a |
procession behind the lord mayors show on |
Nov 9, and afterward TO force their way in |
Trafalgar square for the purpose OF holding |
q meeting to give formal expression to de- |
mand for work and bread.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE MEETINGS.
Sunday, Nov. 13, the workmen's clubs and |
societies which figured In the Trafalgar
square riots OF five years ago, will reassert |
their right to hold public meetings there by
a monster demonstration, with which it is
presumed the government will not inter-
fere. No official intimation has been made
by the home Office that the demon
stration will not be permitted
and the presumption that the
home secretary will not act Is based on his
assailing the late government for prevent
ing the meetings. The danger for Secretary
Asauith aud the government Is that the
frst demonstration on Sunday will give riso
to others on week days. when shops and
warehouses are open and may lead at some
unexpected moment to some wild mob of
starving wretches. thieves and loafers, onos
again wrecking and looting from Pail Mall
to Hyde park. The leaders Of the threatened
demonstrations are the old set, Socialist
Hyndman, Bernard Shaw ana Graham
Wallis, Trades Unionists Tom Mann and
Ben Tillits. Two of the most notable work
men socialists, John Burns. M. p, and Keir
Hardie, N. p, hold aloof from the demon
stration, fearing that it will embarrass the !
OOvarnmant and NAV lead 10 dangerous |