17 JANUARY 1880, page 7

The Patriotism Of Panic.

N OTHING is more noteworthy in the tone of the Tories, who just now are claiming a monopoly of patriotism, than their readiness to appeal to British fears. Their theory is that......

Sir Stafford Northcote And Mr. Smith. T Here Is Something...

pathetic about the speeches of the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the First Lord of the Admiralty, on Thursday. Both speeches are in the minor key, plaintive and remonstrant.......