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The article presents political updates of the world, as of October 20, 1881. England and France are now both desirous to work harmoniously in Egypt, but a new administration in either country may have other desires. England might be tempted to secure for herself a better position in Egypt; France might be obliged to lean more on Egyptian interests and to return to her old policy. In another update, a curious fatality seems to follow the Greeks in all their attempts to assume the position in the political world to which their intelligence and capacity for progress really entitle them.

Focuses on a conference attended by American delegates, held in London, England with an objective to persuade France to reduce her naval program under consultation pact. Argument that the success of the conference depends the U.S. to assuring her military aid against a future enemy; Reluctance of Great Britain to promise military security to France due to the uncertainty about the attitude of the U.S.; Political significance of the consultation pact; View that the decision of the American delegates to consider a consultation pact with an open mind removes one British objection to strengthening the League machinery of sanctions.

Evaluates an exhibition at the Museum of London until February 2000 entitled `London Eats Out,' on the long-standing debate over beef between France and Great Britain.

Argues about the British dispute with France. Views on Englishness; Comparison between the British and the Europeans; Greatest asset of England.

When a personal bodyguard to visiting French President Francois Mitterrand last week admitted planting explosives on the grounds of the French ambassador's residence in London as a test of British security, the incident became a test of international relations. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher described the incident as `most regrettable' but refused to allow the furor to mar an otherwise successful state visit.

Reports on the talks between French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur and British Prime Minister John Major in London, England. Conflict in the former Yugoslavia; European construction; General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade negotiations.