The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-30
CONCEDED TO THE UNIONISTS
Host SaDSulne Liberals Admit Thirty
Two Seats Gain.
PARLIAMENT NAY DISSOLVE JULY 10.
Home Rule Losing Groupd-Mr, Gladstone
obdurate-The Bseskdown of the
Kusso- French- Chinese COM
pxct-Amerscsns in
London.

LONDON, June 29.-Oiiiclal calculations
fix the time for the dissolution OF Parlia-
n cnt at July 10Th. In pursuance OF this
election writs will be received In most or
the burghs on July Nth, AMI the pollinss
will commence on the 10TH. 1'hus oy
July 9th most OF the burgh electors viii
be over. The county poilinss will begin
on July 18th. and VIII probably be ended
by the Z0th.
The political character OF the new Par
lament. as estimated by an impartial
forecast, gives the UniOnists a solid ma
jor.ty.
The most sanguine liberal estimate. as
published by the Westminster Gazette,
admits that the Unionists VIII gain thii-
IS two seats which means a votes on a
division and entails a steady majority III
Parliament OF twenty-four.
A thoroughly non-partisan view assigns
20 the UrOrists a majority or eighty,
but cockahOop Conservatives predlct
majority OF 20. but tho latter ngures are
ridiculous.
LIBERALS DEsroNDEsT.
ANYHOW the Liberals enter the lists
with feeling Of dependency, and con-
victlon that they will meet such deieht
IA viii establish a Unionist government
IN power Tor the next seven years. -,
''No have not u ghost OF q chance,
said Sir Charles Dixie. In an interview
today. '~rhe Unlonists are certain 10 Sc
ia power for a long time 10 come.
Mr. Middleton, chief executive OF the
UniOuists' electoral committee, sald. We
viii win a number OF seats IN I.nkianu
and some In Scotland and Wales. We nave
cadldates ready everywhere, while ule
Liberals have lot OF empty seats. A
good many OF the Liberal electors are
sick OF home rule blended WIN SSScitllsh
and won't 20 10 the polls. and the adue1
Irish dictation has shaken the faith OF
a.. ~ I'LL 81
This is specially true I'm connection win
the Cromwell statue iasco, and the WniS-
XIV duty business"
Mr. Middleton certainly did not speak
In this manner without authority. III
deed. he was very moderate In the express
sion OF his opinions In view of the sltut-
fiOn The English 0n-COnfOrmists, resist
Ing the opposition OF the lflsh men-
bers 20 the Cromwell statue ana the
claims OF the Irish demanding special
relief from the whisky duty, aid the
exclusion Of local option from Ireland,
have turned their backs upon home
rule resOlutely. The Liberal candidates,
who are now stumping their respective
constituencies. find II advisable 70 igf ore
home rule, while the UniOnist candidates
derislvciy faunt II in their faces as a
rotten rag.
The last hope OF the Home Rulers rest
ed upon an appeal 10 Mr.. Gladstone. 1he
leading McCarthyites and several staunch
approached Mr. Gladstone, beseeching nm
70 issue manifesto. and also 10 engage
In some degree OF active personal inter
vcntiOn during the electoral period but
they got negative replies in every case
aonffimeS directly flnn Lr. tfitdstsne,
ard sometimes through Mrs. Gladstone.
y no declares that her husband must not
be- troubled with references 20 anybody
connected with the political situation.
She is Convinced that the physical ana
u" I.N Na.aa MI
ical excitement would seriously injure his
health, and is determined 20 keep MN
al0Of from All political agitation. For
this she will be OverjOyei 10 get him
back 70 HaWarden, out OF reach OF the
solicitations Of his former colleagues.
MIR Gladstone himself. IN conversation
with friends. exhibits the most placid in
difference TO Home Rule and 10 politics
generally. IL Is intention 10 issIe vale
dltOry address TO his constituents, which
Will be probably OF a personal charac-
ter.
THE CHISfsg loan.
The breakdown OF the RUSSO French
Chinese compact entered infO through
the recent Chinese loan. raised Ia Paris
and guaranteed by Russia, was due 10
the representations of the British MIN
istor al pekin. backed by the influence
OF Sir X. Hart. controller Of the CHI
ucse customs
AS long AS Mr. Hart remains in China
his influence viii be Welni4n all-pOWeriul
in questions involving the customs, at
least. and any attempt 10 control them
for the benefit of Russia or any otLer
power would be futile.
Mr. OConuor. the English Minister,
was empowered % promise the support
of the English and German fnanclers in
promoting loan OF 100000 pounds Or
in.F".pJ pounds. in which the capitalists
of Paris. 81 Petersburg, ana Amsterdam
would be- offered a share, and in connec-
"a HIH|H D. fII.H
erumcnfs Was intended
London Berlin. and Frankfort financial
4 ms have already practically negotiated
the loan through the Chinese Lnvoys
GAY SEASON.
The American season ia London IS at
rs fun height. and is far and away the
largest. eayest. and altogether the most
successful Of any ever known before.
The best hotels are jar met Win Amerl-
can guests. and in the Thames valley, cs-
pecialy in tie Henley regions, an of the
bo8r1lrg-hOuses and available villas have
tscu captured BY Americans. Among
the features Of amusement IN the AWtr-
can ccl0uy ls an American driglls meet.
- hich g. announced 10 be held iu Hyde
Pork on July 4tl, an- ~ which Amep-
San Dugslcs. carriage, ana vehicles pi
all sorts will take part The l1h- we
hicles Will head the procession and Will
drive around the park FOR the benefit of
the crowd. il is expected that fashion,
able throns viii be present 10 zee the
show.
The Cabinet crisis has seemed 10 I'M
prove the queens health ana renewed
her activity and energy. She !s surpr.s-
irgiy vigorous ln seeing the Ministers
fhd discussing the new appointments.
IL is said shs arranged her encourage
iy the uncOncealed pleasure she manifest
"a al the dispatch announcing the rcslg-
nation OF the Rosehery government. Her
Majesty Immediately wired the news TO
Empress Frederick and 20 the Car.
The queen IL aware that the Prince of
Wales made a wager with the Car six
months sgo that the Rosy ~ Govern
ment would not 'outiast the month of
Jlne.
AID FoB TIE LIBFksIs.
Within the week the rost ample pecu-
MARY llherallty has been placed ~ the
disposal Of Lord Tweedmouth. who man
aees the electoral expenses Of the LIB
eral party Though II Is generally con-
Cf1ei that trs Liberals IRE marching 10
certain defeat, yet that the believers IN
The ultimate victory OF the party are
willing 10 subscribe - the campaign
gives heart 10 the leaders, who are Do.
termined 20 make good fight in good
candidates who will stand In the general
election remains but this Ia not owing 20
a want Of applications. About 6.vy0 rota
are SIN wanted.
ES0EAfTISG AMERICAN Ways.
Hundreds OF doubtful candidates offer
70 stand for election.
The o1erers consist largely of poor
barristers and impecunious local p4rii-
sans.
These. though gifted with flow OF Ian
guage are loose Of habit. and require 70
draw coplOusiy from the party purse. and
II they should succeed In securing noml-
nation and election. would claim pernA-
nent support from the Liberal party. This
class OF candidates IL Is hardly asces-
the leaders OF a foriOrn hope.
The Westminster Gazette. the afternoon
organ OF the Liberals, says that those
eternally perplexing the party's f<ecu-
tive by asserting that the candidates
are a good lot. include ar unusually