New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-30

prrfIRNs TO THE SCENE OF HER TRIUMPHS'
In the cable dispatch from the London cor
resnondent of THE TRIBUNE, printed herewith
the course Mr.. Bradlaugh may probably take Is
nntlined. Mr.. Morley and Sir Wilfrd Law
son are maintaining brisk warfare against the
Goverumeut. on account of the reappoint-
ment. of Sir Bartle Frere. Mile. Sarah
Bernhardt has reappeared on the London
stage and ia exciting large share OF puDhc
interest. Mr.. Mapleson is about to produce
"Lohengrin,n with Nilsson as Elsa.
PARLIAMENT, THE DRAMA AND OPERA.
srsss OF A RADICAL DIsCoNTEST WITH THE NE"
ApM1N1srRATroH-THE FRENCH CRITICS AND
SARAH BERNBARDT.
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBuNEJ
LONDON, Saturday. May 29' 1884,
Current politics require little comment Ano
Government redeems its promises by introducing
Burials bill and Game-law measure, but tne Drao-
laugh case continues to monopolize such attent'on
asis not bestowed on the Derby and Oaks the
growing hostility of Protestants to the appoint
uents of Earl Ripon and Lord Kenmare, and the
persistent demand for Sir Bartle Frere's recall
Some p,;mmer of interest is caused by Mr. Goschens
arrival at Constantinople
BRADLAUGH PERPLExITTEs ARISING.
Itis universally expected that the Parliamentary
Committee will report that Mr.. Bradlaugh cannot
take the oath. Mr. Bradlaugh's friends hint that
he intends to take it nevertheless by choosing
moment when only few members are present.
walking to the table with the Testament in hand
and going through the fOrmality unalded' con-
tending that it is unnecessary for an Official 10
administer the oath be will then claim his seat.
Legal proceedings may follow; the seat may be de-
clared vacant and new election ordered Ihis
programme assumes that Northampton IS disposed
TO reflect Mr. Bradlaugh, which, under the present
circumstances, is extremely improbable. Leading
members of the Government are openly hostile to
Mr.. Bradlaugh and a majority of the Liberals
would gladly be rid of him.
THE RADICALS DISSATISFIED.
There is only slight, if any, improvement in the
tone of feeling among the Liberals below the gang
way toward the Government Fresh occasions of dis
content are daily occurring. John Morley, in ThePdH
Mall Gazette and Sir ilfrid Lawson in the HOusearc
taking the leading part in the Frere demonstration
and remain unsatis6ed with Mr.. Gladstone's con-
cessions The country is bewildered by the Minis
terial rresolution. John Morey's Pail Mall Gazette
ia not less independent than before; he is rapidly
making his mark by his independent vigor and
versatility. Mr.. GreenwoOd's new journal appears
on Monday.
SARAH BERNHARDT REAPPgARs.
The French pIays at the Gaiety Theatre have at
fracted nightly during the week crowded and
fashionable houses the boxes and stalls presenting
an appearance more like an opera than an ordinary
theatre. Sarah Bernhardt may be said to con-
stitute the sole attraction. The other members OF
the company, though conscientious and well-trained
artists, include nobody above the second rank on
the Partisan stage. Among the celebrities present
on the first night were the Princess of Wales. the
Grand Duke of Hesse Lords Fife, Dorchester and
LondesborouGh. Lady Harrington. Lady Reay, aud
Madame Abani. There was O great array Of
critics, the London and Paris press being repre-
sented in about equal force. Sarcey, Vitu and
other representatives of the leading Paris
papers had come over to witness bile.
Bernhardt's Adrienne LeoOuwier part never
reception by the audience on the first entree was
distinctly cold, the applause was slight. mingled
with some Kisses, supposed to express disapproyal
of her resignation from the COmedie Franchise
Before the second act ended Mile. Bernhardt had
won back her public. After the final scene she was
recalled, by demonstrations rarely offered by such
an audience The impersonation differs markedly
from Rachers, Mile. Bernhardt preferring to bring
out the womanly qualities of Adrienne-her love,
tenderness and devotion--while Rachel emphasized
the tragic side of the character The critics agree that
Bernhardts conception is original, owing little to
traditions, and winning admiration by tho caressiPg
sweetness Of her manner, the Incompatible beauty
of her voice, dictiop movement and gesture.
WHAT THE PARIS CRITICS SAID.
vitu heading the hostile cabal from Paris, while
dissenting from the general opinion respecting the
first four aets declares that in the fifth. Mile Bern
bardt rose to the height of dramatic power; that
her truthfuIness of accent could not be surpassed
adding that had Paris public heard those heart
rending tones they would have broken into sObs
and accIamations Other Paris critics praise her
with less reserve, devoing many columns to minute
analysis Of Bernhardrs latest creation. Some Paris
papers with unprecedented enterprise, Published
long telegraphic accounts of the London perform
anee. AdrieRne was repeated on Tuesday and
Friday, and twice to-day. On Wednesday Ph0dre
was given an impersOnation-as well known in
London as in Paris, but attracting thronged and
enthusiastic house.
PLAY WHICH FAILED.
Delayigne's "Epfants DedOuard" was performed
ON Thursday. The house was only two-thirds full,