New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-06
BRITISH TOPICS.
NOTES FROM LONDON.


ME-. JOHN MIChEL-sUDDEN DrATH OF MR..
pArEMAN-AN ACCIDENT To THE CAMBRIDGE
CREW DURING TIE RECENT RACE on THE
THAMES.
irgoM TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TEIBUSE'l
LONDON March 23-Conjecture is busy with the
visit of the Prince of Wales to India next Winter
lie leaves England in November, accompanied. of
his own wish. by Sir Bartle Frere. Who suggested
the visit 1t would be like Mr.. Disraeli to have
conceived such a scheme. He never forgets that he
himself is of Eastern descent, and he is-perhaps
for that reas0n-one of the few English politicians
and statesmen who seem from time to time to re-
member that England has en- Indian En-
rire. His is not an imagination to be con-
fined within the circumference of one little
island IL he did not originate he is certain to have
approved the plan. 1t would be mistake to sup
pose that the Princes journey springs from his own
restlessness well known love of travel and
change There is a broad idea underneath it, that
of bringing the future King of England into per-
sonal relations with the vast multitude of his
future subjects IN India, and especially with the
great princes whose descent ia more ancient than
his own. and whose hold upon the people is still
strong. No English sovereign has visited these
vast donunions and the effect of such progress as
the Prince will make will be great both on those
whom he goes among and those at home. india
will be- more loyal TO England, and England, Jet us
hope more loyal 10 India AS for the Prince.
he will play his part thoroughly well.
1t is the fashion to speak shghtingly
of his abilities. They may not be of
the brilliant kind which man who lives by his
brains most values, but they are well suited to the
duties ne has to perform He has good sense, good
knowledge of men, exact acquaintance with eti-
aaette in its largest sense, thorough good breeding
ana that sort of wisdom which comes FROM constant
nil 1, hast in
They say of him he never makes mistake about the
precise degree OF consideration due to each person or
parsonage with whom he comes in contact. The
French who are Judges in such matters. like him
aud respect him. He won good opinions from every
body who saw him on his recent visit there NO
European Prince would better appreciate the impor-
tae of this Indian journey, OF turn the opportunity
to better account.
'sD~rIe English notices of Mr.. John MitchePs death.
vhio occurred on Saturday morning at the house
ofais brother-in-law Mr.. Hill Irvine, near Newrys
are not unkindly. Considering how much mlscme1
Nc. Mitchell had done, and how much more he had
tried to do to the British Empire, sterner Judg-
ment might have been pronounced against NM
But il il not in English nature TO carry animoslties
beyond the grave, or to express even Just anger
while il is still open. Men prefer to dwell on
Misches sincerity, bis passionate love OF bis own
country. his abilities as Il writer, rather than Oh
those less lappy qualities which made his life
failure or on those acts which leave lasting stain
on his memory In Ireland II is needless TO say ne
is hero to section, and something very dliler-
ent from a hero to another He VIII be long remem-
bered in Parliamentary annals as the occasion OF
decision which, though probably bad In law, must
be quoted precedent hereafter HIS death raises
another question about the seat for Tipperary. Capt
Moore, who contested ii against him, bad lodged
petition and il seems doubtful what course VIII be
taken on the petition. There was some talk OF de-
claring the seat vacant and issuing new wnt but
that precipitate plan has been, l believe, aban-
doned and the Court of Common Pleas will proba-
bly, be allowed 10 give Judgment on the whole mat
ter II is worth remarking that Mitchels career In
America is severely spoken of even by those who at
ono time took sides with him for the Confederacy.
On second thoughts Englishmen are indsposed to
favor rebellion and since Mitchell went in for
slavery "A institution in advance of the war; they
find it difficult to reconcile his passion for freedom
ia Ireland with his support OF seryItude IN the
Southern States of America.
The sudden death of Mr.. Bateman yesterday is
shock 10 his friends and severe loss TO the drama
A day or two siuCe lie was in the full vlCor OF MS
health and busy with plans for next years manage
ment of the theaer to which he has gwen wholly
exceptional fame. He was nan of large views
md immense energy. Few Americans of his age re-
Mr. Batoman possessed. He has Welded to an attack
of heart disease which. so far as know, has been
very suddenly developed. In these days OF theatre
cal d-csdence not to say degradation. 1t was Mr.
Batemau's honorable distinction to preserve his
faith in the better instincts and more cult
waited taste, of the public, and TO provide for
them alone Spectacle, bul]esque, or opera
boulle combining .he iDdecencles OF spoken WORDS
with those of display had possession OF great part
of the London stage when Mt Batemen look the
Lyceum Theater. He had only to cater to the pre-
yaiing mode to insure ample profits. lie preferred
TO risk fortune in the interests OF art ana good
morals and there Is trust, no doubt that be made
q fortune instead of losing it, His engagement OF
Mr. Irving 81 ppcrted by competent company III
Guiding other artists of real abilities proved sue
cess from the first. The Bells, Philip Eugene Aram,
Charles l.. Richelieu flied the house month ai'er
mouth Then came Hamlet, which is now IN It's lS0th
night or theresbout. The public does not often
stop 70 think how much OF what they admire
in a good representation is due to the manager.
Nor il il always due TO him. II was III MI Bate
mans case because he devoted himself TO his work,
understood it and enjoyed it, lie had quick percep-
lions and very rare frmness of character, and be
WAS proud of his profession. He had right to be
pr,ud Of what he has done for it. have often been
told thai the Lyceum behind the scenes was very
mike what some theaters are. The constant pres
enoe of Mr. BateInan's wife and daughters gave 1T
almost a domestic air. and preserved Its purity.
Tia orderliueos was iTTeprOachable. cannot say
what il to he done now, who VIII take Slr bate
mans place The performance OF Hamiet Is sus-
beaded till next week. must not forget 10 men
lion that Mr.. Batenan was a thorough AmencaD'
and took pride in making his Nationality known.
Nv ACQUAINTANCE with him is very recent ana