New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-08
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
NEITHER OF THE POLITICAL PARTIES IN
AN AMIABLE STATE OF MIND.
FEELING AT THE CLOSE OF THE SESSION o.
PARLIAMENTARY WILL COME OF EN-
PERoR WILLIAMS VISIT TO ST.
PETERSBURG, ECHOES OF
THE JUBILEE THE
HOT SPELL
BROKEN.

BROKEN
London. Aug. THE close OF the session Of
Parliament leaves neither Of the political parties
In an altogether enviable frame OF mind. The
latent antagonism OF the different schools Of
Ministerialists has threatened more than once
during the last six months to bring about civil
war in the Tory camp. and the recess leaves
considerable numbers OF Conservatives in a
state Of high Indignation and resentment The
malcontents claim that the legislation has been
reactionary and Socalistic Many Of them are
angry at what they declare TO be humiliating
surrender OF the national honor on the demand
Of America.
The Marquis Of Londonderry representing the
big class Of Tory landlords, has added TO the
discontinue by publishing yesterday a letter
in which he practically cuts adrift from the
Unionsts, saying. in so many words. that hs
cannot stand the Irish Land bill nor Mr.. Cham
berlain's pet measure, the Workmen's Compen-
sation bill, which he dubs Socialistic. The Mar
quis adds that the Conservatives would never
have permitted 1t to become law II It had
been introduced by Mr.. Chamberlain before the
latter changed his politics.
The members Of the Opposition are in no bet.
ter mood The rank and file are Indifferent and
quarrelsome while the leaders seem to be lost
his temporary retirement in order to make a
humorous speech; John Morley is seldom heard
except at academical lectures; Sir Henry Fowler
and Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman are quies-
cent. while Herbert Asquth has been earning
Tory cheers for his speeches in behalf Of the
Workmen's Compensation bill. Sir William ver-
non Harcourt is alone visible, though Henry
Labouchere has tried to push to the front by
pffo RI he
gesting a new Liberal programme. His So
called presumption, however. has been snubbed
by the heads Of the Liberal Federation, and his
manifesto has fallen absolutely fiat.
As a matter of fact, the Liberal party seems
opinionless as we'll as leaderess. The conflict
for the leadership Of the party continues In spite
of this far from hopeful outlook, and should the
Liberals be again called TO power the fight be.
tween Rosebery and Harcourt will undoubtedly
be reopened In the mean while there Is no
hope for their return to office unless they nrst
fully satisfy the Irish Nationalists with cast
iron pledge that they will give them home rule.
The leading question in Continental political
circles is Will the visit Of Emperor William OK
Germany to ST. Petersburg result in German
Russian French understanding directed against
Great Britain? Such a consummation is un-
doubtedly devoutly wished for in Germany.
where the denunciation Of the treaty OF COM
merce between Great Britain and Germany mas
rekindled Anglophobism. The "Deutsche Leit-
ung" voices the general hope. saying: the En-
peror will achieve imperishable renown II he sue
ceeds in creating an alliance aiming at the an
nihilation Of Englands power"
The "Deutsche Zeitung' suggests that the En-
peror should endeavor to obtain the CLOSING oi
the Continental ports against English goods
The fact that the German Emperor is accom-
panied to ST. Petersburg by the Imperial Chah-
celor. Prince Hohenlohe and by the presump'
tive Foreign Minister, Baron Won Buelow, indi-
Gates the Importance which is attached 10 the
visit. Advices from Paris, however, show there
is little enthusiasm there on the SUBJECT Oh INC
suggested nti-Engsh alliance, the impression
being that France, in entering into such al d.
rangement, is only playing Germanys game aho
II is very doubtful IL France Will derive materai
advantages therefrom. On the other manu.
Great Britain, judging from the tone OF the presS'
is absolutely Indifferent and Is content 10 coh'
tinue in her position Of splendid Isolation, sa'
,ssed that either the Dreibund or the Russo
French combination will receive her with ope"
arms II she ever desires to join them' even
Though maps are already published showing the
annroaching partition of the British Empire
Tho trouble in the engineering trades Is ap-
rorsntly not a whit nearer settlement Inc eih-
Movers declare that they VIII not permit INV
union men to return to their shops unless ''e'
undertake to work amicably with the hon-u
,onists Large numbers OF ex-soidiers anu CA
,>ol;comen are employed to prevent any inter-
,orence on the part Of the engineers pcKe's
with the men remaining at work There are
signs that the funds Of the strikers VIII pe ca
hausted sooner than expected, though 'he GU
g,neers seem more determined than ever "
fight II out. 1t is stated that the EHPioSeiS
Uedaro ton has arranged to lock out early dur
ing the coming week enough adoi'io"ai i"e" ~
cost the engineers 100000 in additional weekly
strike pay.
rh. o,t,tude OF the postofice telegraphers ~
hecoming threatening. The answer or the roS''
uaster-General, the Duke OF Norfoik 10 'neil
demands is not forthcoming and II the teiesrapn
.o.o,ors carry out their threats. an almost
,n,a,s stoppage Of the service Is propaoie
during the coming week. The delays i'll 'ne
transmission Of messages are already scahoa''
ous The financial secretary TO the treasury
r. W. Hanbury, in the House OF Coh''''o's ""
r.ursdav explained that the delay was due
~ motives of economy. The newspapers are
most scathing in their comments on 'he "''''
MANAGEMENT Of the Postoffice.
Echoes OF the Jubilee are still to be heard
daily Congratulations continue to reach the
Queen from different parts Of the world The
latest Is from the pearl fishers OF the Mergui
Archipelago. ana it puts the white descriptive
writer's in the shade. 1t is addressed to The
Empress of India with the Blessing OF all the
Angels ard Archanges. the Head OF all Human
creation in the Southern Islands and the De-
scendant OF Pure Race. Who Rules with Power
and Glory over the Land and Water In this
Vast Empire
The address Of the pearl fishers declares that
,h. Queen is the Emblem OF the Wazera Dia-
,rond being in possession OF qualities equal IN