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tmgmshed public men havo been expressing their views on tho great political question of the day . At Fromo , tho passage through the town of Mr . Gladstone was made the occasion of presenting the right honourable gentleman with an address , and , in acknowledging this , he naturally
took an opportunity of speaking of the condnct of the Government in dealing with the Eastern question . Then , at the Sheriffs' banquet , at York , Mr . Lowther , M . P ., who
is Under Secretary of State for the Colonies , was present ns a guest , and he , of course , referred to the all-absorbing topic of the hour , and especially , of course , defended the conduct of tho Government of which he is a subordinate
member . But the greatest meeting of all was that hold on Wednesday , in Hengler ' s Circus , Liverpool , where there was an immense gathering of the Liverpool Conservatives . The chair was occupied by Sir Thomas
Edwards-Moss , President of the Liverpool Conservative Association , and there were present two Cabinet Ministers , Sir Stafford Northcote and Mr . Cross , and Viscount Sandon , President of Council for Education . Letters of
apology for their inability to be present were read from the Earls of Beaconsfield and Derby , and Lord John Manners . Each of the ministers present defended the action of the Government , Sir Stafford Nbrthcote dwelling at considerable length on their policy in the East , and their financial
arrangements , while Mr . Cross and Lord Sandon directed their observations to matters more immediately connected with their respective offices . The three speakers were applauded to the echo , and , no doubt , the meeting will exercise a considerable influence over the public mind .
Already there are signs of the near approach of the parliamentary session . Circulars have been issued by the respective party leaders , in both cases inviting the members of their own way of thinking to bo present on the first day of the Session—namely , the Sth prox . ; and the Earl of Beaconsfield has issued cards of invitation to a
distinguished circle of his supporters in the House of Lords , to meet him at a full dress parliamentary banquet on the evening of the 7 th prox . : the banquet will be hold in
the great dining room of the Foreign Office . We now turn our attention to foreign politics . Even before our remarks of last week had appeared , the news arrived that the Conference was at an end . The Turkish
representatives refused to accept even the modified terms of the Great Powers . A Grand Council of the Empire had been held a short time previously , and a resolution rejecting the proposals of the six Great Powers had been passed unanimously , men of all creeds agreeing that such
proposals were inconsistent with the dignity and independence of the Empire . The Grand Vizier had , in his opening speech , laid before the Council , calmly and dispassionately , the dangers of rejecting tho proposals , but the Council would have nothing whatever to do with them . Hence ,
tho more formal rejection at the Conference . When this happened , there was , of course , no longer any motive for the foreign Plenipotontaries remaining . The Conference , therefore , was dissolved , and its several members have since taken their departure , or are on the point of doing so .
The ambassadors will follow , but the withdrawal of the latter , though it has its significance , must not be regarded as an act of hostility towards Turkey . The several Powers will still be represented by their respective charges d'affaires , and in some cases it is reported that new ambassadors will be
appointed . Turkey will not recal her representatives at the different courts of Europe ; so that , all things considered , the prospects that , after all , peace may be maintained are more hopeful than they havo been for some timo past . On the other hand , it is rumoured that Russia is continmno ;
her military preparations , and endeavouring to renew tho alliance of the three Emperors . Whether she will succeed or not in her purpose timo alone will show ; but the determination to keep her armies in readiness is not the most hopeful sign . It , of course , necessitates that Turkey should
maintain herself m a state of armed expectation , and perhaps , after all , on tho arrival of spring , wo may wake up and find the whole of the cast of Europe in a blazo .
Let ns hope , however , for the best , and that the efforts of England to have the peace kept will be successful . Indeed , if Turkey carries out her promised constitutional l-eforms , Russia will not have the shadow of an excuse for attacking
her independence . The news from other parts of Europe , except so far as it shows that a sore feeling still exists between Germany and France , is of little or no interest . From tho United States we hear that a bill has passed , or is on the point of passing Congress , having for object the
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counting of votes at tho recent Presidential election , and ao settling tho knotty point whether Mr . Tilden , Democrat , or Mr . Hayes , Republican , is to be installed as President of the United States on the 4 th March next . Ono other item of news is worth mentioning . An embassy from tho Emperor of China to Queen Victoria has reached England .
We notice with regret that Sir H . Edwards , Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , in his address to the brethi * en recently assembled in Quarterly Communication at Leeds , commented adversely on tho management of the Boys' School . Ho is reported to have said that it is to bo
regretted "the extravagant management , and the indifferent , educational results so forcibly pointed out by your Committee of Investigation a year ago , still continue ,
without any evidence of improvement in tho future . " We repeat , wo deeply regret this statement has been made by ono holding so responsible a position in Masonry as that of Provincial Grand Master of one of our largest and most
influential provinces . All the circumstances of the management of this Institution have been subjected to a most rigid and impartial investigation . It has been shown that the Executive has done its duty ably and conscientiously . All things considered , the rate of expenditure is not high ,
while the educational results , so far as they have beep tested , have been eminently satisfactory . It is quite legitimate for West Yorkshire brethren to hold the opinion that tho funds of the Boys' School might have been more economically administered , and that the results of
the educational system might have brought forth more and better fruit . But Committees , regularly and constitutionally appointed to investigate the different complaints , have reported that the different School Committees have done their duty ably and worthily . We ask , then , what
good will come from keeping these differences open ? Is it not reasonable to suppose that the School will go on prospering more and more with each successive year , if we all put our shoulders to the wheel at the same time , and work together harmoniouslv ? Let our West Yorkshire brethren
bear in mind the old saying , that " byegones should he byegones . " Let them be content with having given rise to a keen criticism , which even tho most powerful executive will never venture to set at defiance , and the School , there is no doubt , will prosper , as it deserves .
The Grand Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , last at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bro . Joshua Nunu P . G . S . B . in the chair ; Bros . Jas . Brett P . G . P . S . W ., Case J . G . D . as J . W . There were thirty one
cases , and grants were awarded to tho amount of £ 628 . Three cases were deferred , while ono was dismissed . There were present Bros . M . Mclntyre G . R ., S . Rawson D . G . M . China , J . Smith P . G . P ., C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., S . Foxall A . G . P ., H . Dicketts P . G . S ., J . Hervey G . S .,
T . Cubitt P . G . P ., W . Smith P . G . S ., F . Binckes P . G . S .,
G . Allen , Heath , W . H . Myers , Atkins , H . Muggondge , W . R . Marsh , Howe , Bergman , J . Denton , R . Seeker , J . Dvte , Rev . T . Vaughan , H . Massey , T . Moring , Whitemarsh , T . Bull , W . Murlis , Poronal , W . Stephens , W . Mann , W . Marsh , H . Bartlett , & c .
The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held on Thursday , the 25 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Col . Peters in tho chair . Bro . Robert Wentworth Little , Secretary , read the minutes of the former meeting of tho Quarterly Court , the House
Committee , and also tho Audit Committee , which were confirmed . Several matters were discussed , and , after passing a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Col . Peters , for presiding , the meeting was adjourned .. There were present —Bros . J . Rucker , T . W . White , A . H . Tattersball , H .
Massey , Major E . Finner , II . Browse , H . A . Dubois , Griffiths Smith , H . W . Hems worth , J . Boyd , W . Stephens , R . Morris , G . Kenning , C . Moutrio , F . Binckes , H . F . Peacock , H . Potter , E . C . Mather , Dr . Morris , S . Rosenthal , E . Faulkner , and H . M . Levy .
The Annual Communication of tho District Grand Lodge of Australia was held at tho Masonic Lodgo Rooms , Eagle Chambers , Adelaide , on tho 4 th of October last . Bro . Arthur Hardy D . G . M ., presided , and there was a numerous assemblage of District Grand Officers and others in attend-
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Our Weekly Budget.
tmgmshed public men havo been expressing their views on tho great political question of the day . At Fromo , tho passage through the town of Mr . Gladstone was made the occasion of presenting the right honourable gentleman with an address , and , in acknowledging this , he naturally
took an opportunity of speaking of the condnct of the Government in dealing with the Eastern question . Then , at the Sheriffs' banquet , at York , Mr . Lowther , M . P ., who
is Under Secretary of State for the Colonies , was present ns a guest , and he , of course , referred to the all-absorbing topic of the hour , and especially , of course , defended the conduct of tho Government of which he is a subordinate
member . But the greatest meeting of all was that hold on Wednesday , in Hengler ' s Circus , Liverpool , where there was an immense gathering of the Liverpool Conservatives . The chair was occupied by Sir Thomas
Edwards-Moss , President of the Liverpool Conservative Association , and there were present two Cabinet Ministers , Sir Stafford Northcote and Mr . Cross , and Viscount Sandon , President of Council for Education . Letters of
apology for their inability to be present were read from the Earls of Beaconsfield and Derby , and Lord John Manners . Each of the ministers present defended the action of the Government , Sir Stafford Nbrthcote dwelling at considerable length on their policy in the East , and their financial
arrangements , while Mr . Cross and Lord Sandon directed their observations to matters more immediately connected with their respective offices . The three speakers were applauded to the echo , and , no doubt , the meeting will exercise a considerable influence over the public mind .
Already there are signs of the near approach of the parliamentary session . Circulars have been issued by the respective party leaders , in both cases inviting the members of their own way of thinking to bo present on the first day of the Session—namely , the Sth prox . ; and the Earl of Beaconsfield has issued cards of invitation to a
distinguished circle of his supporters in the House of Lords , to meet him at a full dress parliamentary banquet on the evening of the 7 th prox . : the banquet will be hold in
the great dining room of the Foreign Office . We now turn our attention to foreign politics . Even before our remarks of last week had appeared , the news arrived that the Conference was at an end . The Turkish
representatives refused to accept even the modified terms of the Great Powers . A Grand Council of the Empire had been held a short time previously , and a resolution rejecting the proposals of the six Great Powers had been passed unanimously , men of all creeds agreeing that such
proposals were inconsistent with the dignity and independence of the Empire . The Grand Vizier had , in his opening speech , laid before the Council , calmly and dispassionately , the dangers of rejecting tho proposals , but the Council would have nothing whatever to do with them . Hence ,
tho more formal rejection at the Conference . When this happened , there was , of course , no longer any motive for the foreign Plenipotontaries remaining . The Conference , therefore , was dissolved , and its several members have since taken their departure , or are on the point of doing so .
The ambassadors will follow , but the withdrawal of the latter , though it has its significance , must not be regarded as an act of hostility towards Turkey . The several Powers will still be represented by their respective charges d'affaires , and in some cases it is reported that new ambassadors will be
appointed . Turkey will not recal her representatives at the different courts of Europe ; so that , all things considered , the prospects that , after all , peace may be maintained are more hopeful than they havo been for some timo past . On the other hand , it is rumoured that Russia is continmno ;
her military preparations , and endeavouring to renew tho alliance of the three Emperors . Whether she will succeed or not in her purpose timo alone will show ; but the determination to keep her armies in readiness is not the most hopeful sign . It , of course , necessitates that Turkey should
maintain herself m a state of armed expectation , and perhaps , after all , on tho arrival of spring , wo may wake up and find the whole of the cast of Europe in a blazo .
Let ns hope , however , for the best , and that the efforts of England to have the peace kept will be successful . Indeed , if Turkey carries out her promised constitutional l-eforms , Russia will not have the shadow of an excuse for attacking
her independence . The news from other parts of Europe , except so far as it shows that a sore feeling still exists between Germany and France , is of little or no interest . From tho United States we hear that a bill has passed , or is on the point of passing Congress , having for object the
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counting of votes at tho recent Presidential election , and ao settling tho knotty point whether Mr . Tilden , Democrat , or Mr . Hayes , Republican , is to be installed as President of the United States on the 4 th March next . Ono other item of news is worth mentioning . An embassy from tho Emperor of China to Queen Victoria has reached England .
We notice with regret that Sir H . Edwards , Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire , in his address to the brethi * en recently assembled in Quarterly Communication at Leeds , commented adversely on tho management of the Boys' School . Ho is reported to have said that it is to bo
regretted "the extravagant management , and the indifferent , educational results so forcibly pointed out by your Committee of Investigation a year ago , still continue ,
without any evidence of improvement in tho future . " We repeat , wo deeply regret this statement has been made by ono holding so responsible a position in Masonry as that of Provincial Grand Master of one of our largest and most
influential provinces . All the circumstances of the management of this Institution have been subjected to a most rigid and impartial investigation . It has been shown that the Executive has done its duty ably and conscientiously . All things considered , the rate of expenditure is not high ,
while the educational results , so far as they have beep tested , have been eminently satisfactory . It is quite legitimate for West Yorkshire brethren to hold the opinion that tho funds of the Boys' School might have been more economically administered , and that the results of
the educational system might have brought forth more and better fruit . But Committees , regularly and constitutionally appointed to investigate the different complaints , have reported that the different School Committees have done their duty ably and worthily . We ask , then , what
good will come from keeping these differences open ? Is it not reasonable to suppose that the School will go on prospering more and more with each successive year , if we all put our shoulders to the wheel at the same time , and work together harmoniouslv ? Let our West Yorkshire brethren
bear in mind the old saying , that " byegones should he byegones . " Let them be content with having given rise to a keen criticism , which even tho most powerful executive will never venture to set at defiance , and the School , there is no doubt , will prosper , as it deserves .
The Grand Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , last at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Bro . Joshua Nunu P . G . S . B . in the chair ; Bros . Jas . Brett P . G . P . S . W ., Case J . G . D . as J . W . There were thirty one
cases , and grants were awarded to tho amount of £ 628 . Three cases were deferred , while ono was dismissed . There were present Bros . M . Mclntyre G . R ., S . Rawson D . G . M . China , J . Smith P . G . P ., C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., S . Foxall A . G . P ., H . Dicketts P . G . S ., J . Hervey G . S .,
T . Cubitt P . G . P ., W . Smith P . G . S ., F . Binckes P . G . S .,
G . Allen , Heath , W . H . Myers , Atkins , H . Muggondge , W . R . Marsh , Howe , Bergman , J . Denton , R . Seeker , J . Dvte , Rev . T . Vaughan , H . Massey , T . Moring , Whitemarsh , T . Bull , W . Murlis , Poronal , W . Stephens , W . Mann , W . Marsh , H . Bartlett , & c .
The General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held on Thursday , the 25 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Col . Peters in tho chair . Bro . Robert Wentworth Little , Secretary , read the minutes of the former meeting of tho Quarterly Court , the House
Committee , and also tho Audit Committee , which were confirmed . Several matters were discussed , and , after passing a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Col . Peters , for presiding , the meeting was adjourned .. There were present —Bros . J . Rucker , T . W . White , A . H . Tattersball , H .
Massey , Major E . Finner , II . Browse , H . A . Dubois , Griffiths Smith , H . W . Hems worth , J . Boyd , W . Stephens , R . Morris , G . Kenning , C . Moutrio , F . Binckes , H . F . Peacock , H . Potter , E . C . Mather , Dr . Morris , S . Rosenthal , E . Faulkner , and H . M . Levy .
The Annual Communication of tho District Grand Lodge of Australia was held at tho Masonic Lodgo Rooms , Eagle Chambers , Adelaide , on tho 4 th of October last . Bro . Arthur Hardy D . G . M ., presided , and there was a numerous assemblage of District Grand Officers and others in attend-