From the Nile to the Neva 85 “And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour. And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage.”—EXODUS. Dropping the Pilot 86-87 In consequence of disagreement with the German Emperor, Prince Bismarck resigned his post of Chancellor. The McGladstone! 88 Mr. Gladstone had started for Midlothian to carry on another political campaign for the rallying of his forces. “Separatists” 89 Owing to the scandal arising out of the O’Shea divorce case, Mr. Gladstone refused to co-operate any longer with Mr. Parnell as leading the Irish Home Rule Party. Arbitration 90 The Americans claimed to make the Behring Sea a mare clausum, and it was thought advisable to establish a “close-time” for the seals. “Retire!—What do _you_ think?” 91 A rumour that Mr. Gladstone was about to retire from political life proved to be without foundation. Coriolanus 92 Prince Bismarck had inspired in the columns of the Hamburger Nachrichten, incessant attacks upon the Imperial policy, and especially upon the proceedings of his successor, Caprivi. “Advance, Australia!” 93 A scheme, advocated by Sir Henry Parkes, was under consideration for establishing “one great Union Government” amongst the Australian Colonies. Mr. Punch’s Jubilee Pageant 94-95 In July “Mr. Punch” celebrated his Jubilee. The sketches surrounding the Pageant are of selected cartoons illustrating events ranging over 50 years. “Turning the Tables” 96 The suggestion of “Turning the Tables” was that on this occasion the Man (France) was dancing to the tune of the Bear acting as leader. “What will he do with it?” 97 It was hoped that some portion of the large Russian loan might be applied to the relief of misery rather than for war preparations. Trying it on! 98 A rapprochement between Russia and Italy was considered likely to weaken the strength of the Triple Alliance. The Coming of Ninety-Two 99 “Short-’anded” 100 “The whole legal machinery is out of gear, and the country is too busy to put it right.”—_Law Times._