LATE ENGLISH NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3681, 12 October 1880, Page 2

LATE ENGLISH NEWS.

London, October 6. PUBLIC FEELING ON THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE GO,. VERNMENT.

Public meetings helQjin opposition to the foreign policy of the Gladstone Government profed miserable failures. France adheres to the European concert in regard to the Eastern Question. - It is stated that the Czar has been married to, or contracted a morganatic alliance with the Princess Dolgorouski. ' THE AUSTBALIAN MAN WINS. The race between Laycock and Black* man took place over the usual course from Putney to Mortlake. Laycock was favorite in the betting before the starting^ Blackman got away with a lead, but after the men had rowed three minutes, Lay. cock drew level. Blaokman spurted freely, but the Australian forged steadily ahead by his superior stamina, and distanced his opponent, who was dead beat in 12 minutes, La;cock finishing the remainder of the course alone. Time, 26 minutes. ■■ The Australian Eleven .left England yesterday for Australia, and in spite of the early hour, at which their departure took place, hundreds were present at the railway station to wish the team goodbye. :: _■■ ;. ... • , .^'--M A fire ..occurred in the prefecture of the Seine wing of the Tailleries, which was destroyed, and damage to the extent of £40,000 done.

THE AUSTRALIAN BOYS. The Times and Standard warmly com* pliment the* Australian cricketers; the Times says the constant exchange of visits does more to knit Australia and Britain together than years of beneficial legislation. Referring to the question of payment, the Times Bays there is no just cause of complaint if the cricketers who are not professioaals receive substantial compensation for these international trips, and thinks that many will consider that a: more generous feeling might-hare bees displayed towards the team in the earlier part of their visit, although at the conclusion of their trip .thorough good will was shewn them. - :••• ' >