Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-29

Tho quecn has been removed to Osborne,
Isle of Wight, after fatiguing time at
Windsor castle, where an exceptional
number of entertainments have been
given, the pomp and ceremony of which,
although distasteful to her majesty, have
to be carried out In every detail.
The visit of the Italian fleet to Ports
mouth last week was followed by the stay
Of the Spanish squadron at Plymouth,
where the Spaniards were treated with
the greatest cordialty, in accordance with
the queens own instructions sent to the
authorities Of Plymouth.
An interesting remark In this connec-
ton was made by the queen during the
course of dinner at Windsor castle, pre-
vious to her majesty's departure for Os-
borne. A guest suggested that the visit
Of the warships of Spain would have been
more interesting if the Spanish and Italian
sailors had fraternalized mt Portsmouth
where, besides, the Spaniards would have
been able to see more naval works than
they could at Plymouth. Thereupon the
queen observed quietly that possibly Ply
mouth would interest them more. This
reference to the historic scene there at the
time Of tho Armada she emphasized by con-
trasting the historical dispatch sent from
Plymouth to Queen Elizabeth at Windsor
300 years ago with her own kindly mes
sage sent that day instructing the authori-
ties of Plymouth to show the Spanish
sailors the warmest hospitality.
1t Is worthy of note that this first visit
of the Spanish fleet to Plymouth for cen
turies was made upon the anniversary of
the visit of the Great Armada to the coast
about Plymouth
During the Week
Great Britain and Ireland have been in
the throes of general election struggle.
In spite of this the occupation of the island
Of Trinidad by n British force has aroused
great deal of interest. All the news
papers here support the action of the Brit
ish, and generally make light of the re-
ported indignation of Brazil.
The Globe, for instance, says: The
value of the island to Great Britain lies in
its position being directly in the route of
British trade with Australia, and it could
easily be converted into IA coaling station,
the Importance of which it is not easy to
oycrcstimate. Such IA spot is clearly in
finitely more useful to the United States
than to Brazil. If, therefore, our right to
IT. exists, no amount of vaporing should
induce us to loosen our hold upon it.
While, if there is any doubt, an equitable
settlement is more likely to be arrived at
il the British government is approached
in a diplomatic and dignified manner.
The organs of the Conservative party in
innate that the political salons, which
we're nop-existant during the Liberal reg
me, will flourish during the adminstra-
ton of their wealthiCr successors. There
is no doubt that the hostesseS among the
Conservatives and Unionists are many
and distinguished. The Marchioncss of Sal
isbury's parties and receptions have always
been famous and extremely exclusive. On
the other hand the Duchess of Dcvonshire
and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain formerly
Miss Mary Endicott, BoSton) will uphold
the pressure of the Liberal Unionists.
A great many Americans whose minds
run to politics took advantage of the cleo
lions in London to study the manner of
conducting them as compared with the
American methods. Among the Ameri-
cans were two who probably know more
about elections than any men in the
United States One was Richard Croker
and the other Colonel o. o. Steady of the
louisville Courier-J ournal All the Amer
leans agreed that the difference between
conducting elections in London and in
large cities OF the United States is not so
great as might be expected. What they
saw simply convinced them that human
nature is very much the same everywhere.
The lower classes here are controlled very
much by the same impulses as they are in
America. From the little that Mr. Croker
saw he is of the opinion that there is
Just as much corruption in London as
there is in any American city.
Croker on Elections.
1.-THE only difference" said Mr.. Croker.
lis that the newspapers here dare not
speak of any corruption If it existed.
am inclined to believe that If the papers
had the license that American papers
possess, and had as enterprising reporters
~ 2ur American newspapers have, that
Vhcfe would be just as ad,ich scandal as is
stirred up In American cities.
Il notice that the daily papers have oon.
tanned great many advertisements OF de-
tectise agencies where they ask employ.