[1] [Footnote 1: Compare the _Jewish Chronicle_ of February 17, 1882.] In this way matters were smoothed over, to the great satisfaction of Russian diplomacy.

The public and Government of England confined themselves to expressing their feelings of "disgust" at the treatment of the Jews in Russia, but no immediate representations to St.Petersburg were attempted by Gladstone's Cabinet.

For the same reason the English Prime Minister refused to forward to its destination a petition addressed to the Russian Government by the Jews of England, with Baron Rothschild at their head.

Count Ignatyev had no cause for worry.

The misunderstanding with the friendly Government had been removed, and the fiery protests at the English meetings interfered but little with his peace of mind.