Violent passions which rise suddenly generally sink as fast if there is no real reason for them.

It is impossible that the people can fail to recollect in a little while that the reticence of which they complain is under the circumstances inevitable.
"Gladstone and his satellites are using their opportunities, however, with thorough unscrupulousness.

It is possible that they may force an Autumn Session, and even force the Ministry to resign- but woe to themselves if they do.

They will promise what cannot be carried out, and will perhaps, in fine retribution for the Crimean War, bring the Russians to Constantinople.

It will not be a bad thing in itself, but there will be an end of the English Minister who brings it about." Again, three days later, to the same correspondent: "I admire the Premier's speech.