The Attack on the “Capital” 101 The Liberal Party, which had organised great public meetings in London, were making a determined effort to capture the Tory stronghold. “Her Majesty’s Servants” 102-103 The Parliament opened for its last Session previous to the General Election in July, which gave Mr. Gladstone a small majority. Younger than ever! 104 The great Liberal leader, who had been recruiting his health in the South of France, had returned and resumed the leadership. The Dynamite Dragon 105 The Dynamitards had committed many outrages on the Continent, and the destruction of property by dynamite had been made a capital offence by the French Chamber. The New “Queen of the May” 106 Incendiary Manifestoes having been issued by the French proletariat, it was feared that disturbances might ensue during the May Day celebrations on the Continent. “When Greek meets Greek” 107 The two great leaders had issued stirring addresses to the constituencies, and were preparing to grapple for supremacy at the approaching General Election. Mischief! 108 Mr. Labouchere’s promises of support to the Government were largely discounted by the report that he considered himself slighted at being left out of office. A Pilgrim’s Progress 109 The Liberal leader was resolved to persevere with his Home Rule Bill, despite the lukewarm support of the Irish Nationalists and the fierce opposition of the Ulster Unionists. Uncle Toby and Widow Wadman 110 The Ulster Defence Union had issued a Manifesto antagonistic to the Home Rule scheme, and mass meetings were held at Belfast and other parts of Ulster. “The Minstrel Boy” 111 The Marquis of Salisbury had visited Belfast, and assisted in the demonstrations against the Home Rule Bill. “Father William” 112 The German Army Bill, which had been vehemently opposed and rejected in the previous Parliament, was eventually passed. The French Wolf and the Siamese Lamb 113 Disputes having arisen between the French and Siamese Governments concerning the boundary of the river Mekong, an ultimatum was sent by France and unconditionally accepted.