New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-18
THE NEWS IN LONDON.


Continued from First Page.
M trial for his criminal assault on Mrs Emma Cole, be-
comes daily moro obstrcperous His latest threat was
made to-day He declares that unless he s rescued IRON
BIZ, present "disgracofu position" he VIII clam DIS
privilege ~ Baron to tried by his peers. 1bls Is
potent threat II carried ont successfully in this case 1t
vonld certainly result IN popular cutlery, which might
rove Irresistible for the abolition OF all remaining an
tioated privileges OF the Lords. The last time ths
particular privilege claimed was by b0rd Carngah'
the hero of Balakava. when he was araigned TOT man
slaughter for causing the death of his opponent Id MS
celebrated duel.
MORGANATIC MARRIAGE OF DUKE.
The Emperor william, It is reported, Is much scandal
lied over the conduct of the Grand Duke Louis w. OF
Hess in marrying Nine DE Kaamre, and in abrogatihg
the alliance The fact of the marriage was concealed
from him for several days. II Is alleged that Baron
Starck the Hessan Minister, who performed the cl'l
ceremony the only one that took place was INSPIRE"
from Berlin to protest against the abroga'ion Baron
sarc threatened resign his post unless the cancena
ton were withdrawn.
FRAUDS IN AN ENGLISH CAMPAIGN.
scapdal il growing OUT of the disclosures being made
before the select committee of the House, appointed 10
investigate the charges against the transport ana coS
sa-iat departments In the AngloEgyptan campaign OF
1882 has been shown that the hay sent To the army or
forage only mOuldy but was loaded with stones
and bricks TO make up its short weight Cattle intended
for until hundreds OF them strayed over into the enemys
lines and more had TO be ordered from home The troop
ships and transports in many cases oyerloauea
when they extent that the stores
had to be thrown overheard while proceeding to the
front. In order to save the vessels AT the "Ool"lch
arsenal they made branding irons the size Of yngpans
for the live stock, and the result OF the use OF
these barbarous instruments was that hundreds Of mules,
for which treble their value had been paid, were ais
abed and rendered useless until after the
close OF the campaign. Officers OF the Commh-
sary Department testified that they received word
Of British troops who literally starving but TO whom
was impossible send food because OF the utter IN
efficiency Of the transportation service
NJ. PERRY TO HAVE A NEWSPAPER
Prime Minister Ferry and the French Government have
become stronger than ever through the Of French
arms aud diplomacy China, and the Premier now reels
necessity of adding his dignity by the possession
of personal newspaper organ 70 this end lac is nego-
tatin for the purchase OF In RepuJqU Francdise the
leading Republican morning paper Of Paris and 1t Is sd
that the bargain will shortly be completed.
THE "PLUNGEE's' CHANCES FOR TEE DERBY.
The odds against Plunger" Waltons horse Richmond
for the Derry are now quoted at II 10 l. The horse
however Is under suspicion 1t IA believed that the
Walton syndicate is at present practically bankrupt
having lost almost everything which IL hau
TO venture turf matters. Mr.. Brewer WHO
was formerly Walton's agent, now repudates
pc ely trained such way to deceive the touts ana
the public into the belief that he in bad form 1t Is
stated that during the whole time that Richmond was
reported be injured and was supposed to be eathg
his head OF" in the Walton stable, he was
being regularly exercised by long gauopS
early in the morning and late in the afternoon Mean
whilo Walton was taking long odds on Richmond and
now he stands to win immense the horse lands
the Blue Ribbon OF the Derby. In any case. he could
make a handsome thug OF II he were TO hedge now
but, il said, he has intention or seeking part
ners in his venture. which ne still considers good
There Il doubt that Walton means to win the Derby
with Richmond if possible and, indeed he cannot refuse
to train the morse for that under the conditions which
he became its owner Mt Wright sold the horse to Mr.
endry upon the express conditions among Others that
It was to be trained to run. for the Derby,
and Mr. Hendry, who IS nearly bankrupt,
through his recent losses the turf sold the horse to MI
Walton under the conditions but even more strin
gently expressed The feeling OF the English sporsmen
generally is one OF sympathy for Walton in consequence
general belief that he is fighting powerful ring OF
EPSON touts who systematically brioed to deceive
their employers.
WESTON ANXIOUS TO WALK AGAIN.
Edward Payson Weston Is now negotiating for long
distance pedestrian in the United States He says
he wishes to make match against time. the to be
walked the open air he declares that he wants moth
ing do with matches in the foul atmosphere Of
Madison Square Garden.
A CASHIERS ENLIGHTENMENT AND SUICIDE.
A sensational suicide is reported from Bavaria. The
OF the Vorschussveren OF amberg recently
proved TO be an embezzler to the extent Of 100000
marks Si7 500 and warrant issued for his arrest
His dead body was found to-day. nc having committed
suicide rather than undergo the disgrace OF public trial
aud Imprisonment.
THEATRICAL.
Henry +. Abbey says that he proposes to manage tho
Iycelm Theatre in person fall beginning his
in September He puts his faith in the of the
ure upon tAe great prestige OF Miss Mary Anderson,
and has abandoned Mr. Lawrence Barrett, who will hero
after conduct his own affairs. Mr.. Abbey has made
thorough investigation OF the incident the Saturday
evening following the funeral OF the Dnke of Albany,
when Mr.. Gum, then managing the Lyccum insisted
on Keeping the theatre Open Notwithstanding that every
other theatre in London was closed, because 1t
for reserved seats could therefore, be transferred to
some future evening. Miss Anderson, however, reso
uely fused to appear. and Mr.. Gum forced to
fund the money which had been paid for seats Mr. Abbey
now SAYS that Miss Anderson acted with great tact and
showed far better judgment than Mr. Gum, and he holds
her entirely his share OF the pecunary loss
John Rogers the husband of Minnie Palmer. is making
arrangements To start Il weekly dramatic paper in Lon
Ion Minnie Palmer still to be on tho top of
financial prosperity, and IL reported to have just pur
chased jewery worth $4,000.
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