But what will Englishmen cry in the twentieth ?[*] [*] These words were written some ten years ago; but since then, with all gratitude be it said, a change has come over the spirit of the nation, or rather, the spirit of the nation has re-asserted itself.

Though the "Little England" party still lingers, it exists upon the edge of its own grave.

The dominance and responsibilities of our Empire are no longer a question of party politics, and among the Radicals of to-day we find some of the most ardent Imperialists.

So may it ever be!--H.

R.H.1896.
John resumed his perilous journey more than an hour before dawn on the following morning.