29 JANUARY 1887, page 2

Mr. W. H. Smith's Reply Was Very Cordial To Lord

Randolph, and also very firm and businesslike. There was the greatest danger of war in Europe, and with a great war it was of the first importance that we should be ready to......

The Week Has Been Marked By A Small War-panic. The

Daily News of Monday affirmed that intelligence bad been received in London indicating immediate war between France and Germany, Prince Bismarck having decided to ask the French......

After A Warm Tribute To Lord Iddesleigh From Both The

Leader of the House and Mr. Gladstone, the mover and seconder of the Address (Viscount Weymouth and Mr. G. W. Balfour) dis- charged their duties with more than average ability ;......

According To The Latest Telegrams From Constantinople,...

announced officially that Russia will consent to the election of Duke George of Lenchtenberg as Prince of Bulgaria. It is hoped, therefore, that the Powers will propose him, and......

A Fine Portrait Of Sir George Trevelyan, By Mr. Frank

Roll,. was presented to him by his friends and supporters at Hawick this day week,—a portrait so fine that Sir George, in his speech of acknowledgment, modestly spoke of it as......

As Regards Other Matters, Mr. Gladstone Objected To The...

of the office of Prime Minister from that of First Lord of the Treasury, as fatal to the Prime Minister's control of finance ; objected to the union of the Prime Minister's......

The New Rules Of Procedure To Be Presented To Parliament

are simpler than was expected. The first, and much the most important, provides for a nearly perfect Closure. "At any time after a question has been proposed, a motion may be......

Interviewers That All His Preparations Are Directed...

then denies that he ever saw an interviewer; and the inspired journals. of Berlin saw that no request for disarmament will be addressed. to France, though there must. be......