The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-25


the fact that parliament is in session,
the metropolis is virtually dead. AL
ruost everybody who is anybody at all
has fitted from this maze Of streets
and squares to the country or to the
seaside, to the moors or the sands, or
the continental water cure resorts or
bathing rendezvous. The House Of
Commons is neglected, even the newly
elected members, proud of the honor
that has recently fallen upon them
shun the more or less sacred portals
of Westminster, preferring to receive
the congratulations of their friends in
more seasonable latitudes and longi-
tubes. In fact, although the members
lsaie actually left town without taking
the trouble 10 pair, a somewhat I'M
usual proceeding, and one that may
be due to the confidence Of the Con-
eervatives in their strength and to
consciousness Of weakness on the part
of the Liberals.
American Angels.
The invasion of london by the grand
army of well-financed Americans, the
angels" OF the local tradesmen and
the happiest of the happy, is about
over for the year and the number of
prominent citizens of the United
States now in the city is less than at
any time since the annual rush from
New York commenced. Most Of the
transatlantic visitors are on the con-
tinent hcmeward bound, or already
safe home, while others, crowds of
them, are sai}ing from Southampton
or. Liverpool today or during the week.
Oscar Doing Well.
visited him in prison say that he con-
tinues to enjoy good health and is
-z.aaking the best of the situation al
though he fully expresses the wish to
die. Those who are interested in the
future of the disgraced man have been
discussing what Wilde will do when
he leaves prison. Although nothing
definite appears to be decided, it is
generally believed that he will be
sApuggled out of the country and en-
~ts1sieC. TO begin life anew under an as
sumed name, depending upon his pen
for a living.
New Royal Yacht.
In naval circles it is said that the
proposition of a new royal yacht is I'M
der consideration. The Victoria and
Albert is now forty years old, 2nd
though a fine looking vessel of $500
tons, she is asserted to be practically
unseaworthy. The Osborn, which dis
places about 1880 tons, was built some
twenty years ago, and is OF obsolete
construction, having for instance, no
water tight compartments. Both YES
sells cost a good deal in repairs owing
ktSatly to the. age.
The Empress Eugene, who is at
Marlborough, is to leave next Wcdnes-
day for Abergeldie castle, where she
win remain for five weeks. The queen
has placed Abergeldie at the disposal
of the eX-empress for as long a time
as she cares tc remain.
stanley Makes Il Speech.
The house of commons this week has
been mainly occupied with discussions
of foreign matters, chiefly points 1e
lating to Egypt, during which Mr..
Henry n. Stanley, the African eX-
plorer and formerly a New York re-
porter, now member of the North
Lambeth division of London in the
Union interest made his maiden speech
in the house. Mr.. Stanley rose during
a discussion of the Egyptian question,
and strongly demanded the PROPOSE
tons looking to an evacuation of Egyp-
tian territory by the British troops
Yhe members listened TO The new men,
Der with rapt attention. His utter
!, ances were rather thick, but he spoke
4fTapidly and to the point. The explorer
VII was noticed, was much
Smith, Unionist, who spoke on
the same subject later in the day,
animated that Mr.. Stanley was trad
ing on his reputation as an explorer
OF Africa The latter subsequently
warmly repudiated this assertion.
Ignorance of New Members.
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the house of commons during the week
arising from the new members ignor-
sIce of the rules. On Thursday, for
instance, member walked up the
floor OF the house wearing his hat
while the chairman was III the chair.
When he was greeted with a general
cry of order" he looked innocently
around TO see who he mad offended, un-
til he discovered his own mistake and
then ne was ready to collapse with
embarrassment.
Earl Cardigan, the new lord lieuten-
ant of Ireland, made his state entry
into Dublin or Thursday. He was met
with a most cordial reception during
his passage through the troop-lined
streets and gave promise TO everything
possible to promote the interest of Ire
land.
Baron Castledown. Liberal has been
lillGfNItAtQ III It6dI0 " Tie
1nent of his intention to move a reso-
luton in the house of lords early next
session to abolish the office of lord
YsEdtenant of Ireland, and in place of
that official to appoint a chief under
secretary for ireland and pray the
queen to establish royal residence
in that country. lie said he believed
such action would forge closer the
links binding the two countries and
would give an immense impetus to the
development of the natural resources
of the country and encourage tourists
TO visit ireland.
There is good reason to believe that
suggestion will receive favorable con-
alteration in royal circles, and it is
understood that the ministry is not
opposed to the change. as the office of
lord lieutenant of Ireland is an expen-
sive one and often difficult to fill.
Rfgarding the opposition to estab-
sXsfsa royal residence in Ireland. the
fSnpression prevails that the ministers
and others would prefer to see a.