The Times addresses a serious remonstrance to the Queen for
going to Osborne at such a time, when Ministers are overworked, the weather frightful to travel in, and events of the last import- ance occurring every hour. Supposing circumstances to demand the despatch of a fleet to Antwerp, the Premier must lose a day, travel 220 miles, and exhaust himself with fatigue in order to obtain the needful authorization. Even when Europe is not at war, the interruption of business is extremely grave. The remon- strance is perfectly just, but of what use is it ? The experience of years has proved that Queen Victoria will perform any duty, undergo any sacrifice, bear any trouble for her people, except the duty, the sacrifice, and the trouble involved in residing where all Ministers, all Members, and all other great officials are compelled to reside. There is no remedy, except to endure in patience a practice utterly inconsistent with the whole tenour of Her Majesty's career.
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