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marquis adds that the Conser

marquis ADDS that fh0 Conservatives
would never have permitted II TO become
a law IL il had been introduced by Mr..
Cham heriain before he changed politics
The members OF the opposition are in no
better mood The rank and file are indif-
ferent and Quarrelsome, while the leaders
seem to be lost in the shuttle Lord Rose
berry occasionally leaves his temporary re-
tiremen. in order TO make humorous
speech; John Morley In seldom heard. ex-
cept AZ acadenical lectures, Sir Henry
Fowler and Sir Henry Campoell-B Banner
man are Quiescent. while H. H. Asqulth
has been earning Tory cheers for bis
speeches in behalf of the woxkin2msns
compensation bill. Sir William Vernon
Harcourt is alone visible. though HENRY
Labouchere mas tried TO push 10 the front
by issuing a manifesto, early during the
week. suggesting a new Liberal pro-
erannae. His so-called presumption. now
ever, has been snuboed by the heads or the
Liberal federation and his manifesto mas
fallen fat AS a matter of fact, the Lib
trai party seems opinioaless, as Wen as
leaderless.
The leading question in continental po-
Ntical circles Is, will the visit OF Emperor
William Of Germany to 81. Petersburg re-
suit in a German Russian French under
standing directed against Great Britain!
Such a consumnation is undoubtedly ce-
voutly wished In Germany, where the
termination Of the treaty between Great
Britain and Germany has kindle3 Anglo
phobism.
The Deutsche Zeitung voices the gen
erai hope. saying: THE emperor viii
achieve irnperishabie renovn he sue
ceeds ia creating an alliance aiming at the
annihilation OF Englard's power. Con-
tin1iirg. the Deutsche Zeitung suggests
that The emperor should endeavor 10 OBJ
tain the closing Of continental ports
against English goods. The fact that the
German emperor is accompanied 10 St
Petersburg by the imperial chancellor.
Prince Hohenlohe. and by the presumptive
foreign minister, Baron Won Bulow. ind4-
Gates the importance which is attached
TO the visit.
A6vlces from Paris. however. show
there is little enthusiasm there on the sub
feet Of the suggested aatt-ErEiish alliance.
the impression being that France IL en-
tering into such an arrangenent. is OILY
playing Germany's game. and IL Is very
doubtful il France viii derive material
advantages thsreirofn. On the other
hand Great Britain, judging frors the
tone of the press, Is absolutely indifferent
aud Is content 20 continue in her position
of splendid isolation, " satisfied that either
the DreiSurd or the Russo French cornhi-
nation Will receive her with open arms II
she ever desires TO join them. even
though maps are already published STOW
ing the approaching partition OF the BEii-
ish empire.
The trouble In the eug'neeriag trades is
apparently not q whit nearer setfleEr9efts
Th. employers declare they VIII not per
nit the union men 70 return 70 their snoDs
unless they undertake 10 work aiHicaSis
with the nou-unionfsIS-
The attitude ef rostoE.ee 7e4esraphers
is becoming threatening. The answer o.
the postmaster general the Duke OF Nor
folk. 10 their demands IS not Forthcoming
and Il the telegraph operators carry oH'
their threats ar alEfost complete s'oppas%
OF ths service will occur during the COM
ing week TIE delays r. the TRANSMISSION
OF messages are already becoming scan
dalous Ira newspapers are most seath-
iur in their comments on the ulfsnaanage-
rrent of the PosiofHce.
Autarct5c expeditions are SecoIT'ns
talek In addition 20 tRe Belgian expe-
ditiou and The suggested British expeGi-
,iou 10 the soulh pole. Prof SeufneyeT,
president of tns German Antarctic Gem
pany. = organizing ar expedition consist
i-x II f~e ships
fTsss, vatican. including the pope himself
Is actively enga ge6 In a ca-ns@iga 20 sii:1a-
ula.e tas revenue from Peters pence.
vaieh shows a serious d@crssse-