Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-08-25

RETURNING HON E.

London, August 2i-lCopyrighted
1895 by the Associated Press)-Al-
though London is crowded with vlsl-
tors from the country and abroad, and
In spite of the fact that parliament
IL in session, socially the metropolis
is virtually dead. Almost everybody
who is anybody at all has fitted from
this net OF streets and squares to the
country or seaside, or to the contl-
mental resorts or bathing rendezvous.
The house of commons is neglected.
and 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 congratuia-
lions OF their friends In more season.
able ATTITUDES and longitudes. In fact,
the members have actually left town
without taking the trouble to pair, a
somewhat unusual proceeding, and
one that may be due to the confidence
of the conservatives in their strength,
and to the consciousness of weakness
upon the part OF the liberals.
The invasion OF London by the grand
army OF well-hnRnced Americans, the
angels" OF local tradesmen, and the
happiest OF the happy, is about ovet
for the year, and the number OF promi-
nent citizens of the United States now
in the city is small. Most OF the trans
Atlantic visitors are on the continent.
homeward bound, or already safe
home, while Others crowds of them,
are sailing from Southampton or Liv-
crpool today or during the week.
The house of commons this week has
been mainly occupied with discussions
Of foreign matters chiefly points re-
latinS to Egypt Siam and Armenia,
during which Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley,
the African axniOrpr and tOrlppr1y
New York reporter, now member OF
the North Lambeth division OF Lon
don in the unlonist interest. made his
maiden speech in the house. Mr..
Stanley rose TO this effort of his life
during a discussion of the Egyptian
question, and he strongly demanded
the propositions looking to an svacda-
tion of Egyptian territory by the Prit-
iFh troops. The explorer, II was
noticed. was much hurt when Mr..
James Parker Smith intlmatsd that
MIR. Stanley was trading on his repu-
tation as an explorer Of Africa. The
latter subsequently warmly repudiated
| this assertion.
Earl Carogan, the new lord lleuten-
| ant of ireland, made his state entry
into Dublin on Thursday. He met with
the most cordial reception during his
| passage through the troop lined streets.
| and his promise to do everything possl-
was well received.
Baron Castletown Liberal has been
| interviewed In regard TO the announce
ment OF his intention to move resolu-
| ton in the house OF lords early next
| session TO abolish the office OF lord
lieutenant OF ireland and in place OF
that official to apolnt n chief under
secretary for ireland and to pray the
queen to establish q royal residence
| in that country. He 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 the suggestion Will receive
favorable consideration in royal Cir
Giles, and II Is understood that the min
istry Is not opposed to the change, as
the office OF lord lieutenant OF Ireland
is an expensive one and often difficult
TO fll. Regarding the proposition to es-
tablish a royal residence In Ireland,
the Impression prevails that the minis
tiers and others would prefer TO see
royal residence in the south or west OF
Ireland. where II would be likely TO
do more good than In Dublin. which.
II is said. might be visited several times
YEARLY by members Of the royal family.
should the change take place. II Is
proposed to convert Dublin castle Into
a museum.
The great topic OF discussion in
railroad circles during. the week has
been the railway race from London to
Aberdeen by the East and West
routes. The West Coast company took
the Initiative and did the distance at
the rate of mile a minute through
out. This company thus made new
worlds record, while completely
smashing the record held for the past
three years by the Empire State ex-
prsss from New York to Buffalo. but
tne Fast Route company improved on
thit time on Thursday evening, $40
miles in 5l2 minutes. The train. how
ever. was only composed OF an engine
ANA guards van and tive passenger
coaches. The struggle ceased yesterday
ana the rival companies wont back to
their ordinary time schedule.
The approaching presence In London
Of the son of the Japanese premier
has caused a stir in shipping circles.
as 1t Is reported that the object OF his
visit vla Canada and the United states
was 10 place large contracts for the
construction OF several Japanese iron
clads and cruisers, as well as for a
considerable supply OF arms ana am
munition II Is believed mat there may
be some truth In the first portion OF the
report. but there are people who claim
that there can be no truth In the sec
md mart Of Il, an Japan II understood
10 have supplied her army win one OF
the best rifles in the world. the inven-
lion of a Japanese. and her ammuni-
| lion factories are believed TO be OF the
| best
sneaker Crisp has spent most OF the
weel, In Scotland. He will visit Ire
land previous 20 his return 70 TINS
cnuntrv where he VIII spend his last
| week. on this side of the Atlantic,
| Speaking 10 a representative or the
Associated Press Of the great amount
| n attention Mr.. W. c. whitney Is A.
| tracing as n possible candidate FOR the
| DEmocratic nomination for the presi-
/ dency. Mr. Crisp said;
"Mr. whitney seems 20 have sue
| ceeded the late James q. Blaine as me
magnetic statesman ~ American pm,
| Tie question by Engiishmen concern
| ine Mr.. Nvhiiney's chances or OBTAIN
Ing the nomination. He seemed TO