New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-26

dition grow daily moro numerous and more con-
sistent "Thc Times does not hesitate TO prlnt
the opinion of an Austrian statesman that the
Gar is very near delirium tremens and may at
any moment commit some folly which would force
Austria into war. The often denied story OF his
shooting Count Reutern is rcafirmcd, and the
fresher rumor of some insult offered to German
military attachc at St. Petersburg seems not with
out foundation. Diplomacy in the presence OF a
mad Car is disposed to acknowledge It's own
impotency The feeling in financial circles is as
usual one OF extreme timidity. The Idea prevail
ing in the city is that war may come al any
moment Money may be had on call except for
Stock Exchange transactions very cheap, but long
loans are negotiated with difficulty
The report of NJ Baines intended visit to
Europe arrived by the same cable which brought
its contradiction. Epglishmen would gladly believe
that Mr. Blalue rs coming, and hope he will not
limit his visit to Ireland only as reported. 1herc
is no living American whom they are more eager 10
see no matter what they think of his antl-tng-
lish policy. The personal welcome given to him
would be cordial.
The motion for new trial in the Colin Campbell
case is probably not much more than legal ex-
preston of the dissatisfaction of the Campbei
family with the verdict No judge would grant
new trial in such as this on the
ground that the verdict was against the weight OF
evidence, nor do lawyers think Mr. justice
Butts rulings open to serious objection. what Is
more probable is the filing of anew petition by
Lord Colin, who is now in the hands of lighting
solicitors.
Colonel Butler late correspondent in the Camp
bell case. and prematurely called Sir William
Butler. will not be knighted. His knight Com-
membership of the Bath gives OF Itself
right to the title, though knighthood proper in
variabIy goes with it. But the Queen is so indig-
nant at Colonel Buffers refusal to testify ID behalf
of Lady Colin that he will never be summoned to
Windsor
"A Noble vagabond," by Mr.. Henry NJ. Jones,
produced at the Princess Theatre by Mr. Charles
Wyndham proves to be "A neiodrama of the most
violent Kind. aboundingin mprobabilities. horrors
and grotesque incidents. The audience
at this theatre, though Injured by
Mr.. Wilson Barrett to sensational drama.
thought Mr.. Joness "Vagabond" rather too Bohe-
man. Mr. Charles Warmers exceptional capacity
for spasmodlc acting was overtaxed and Miss Doro-
thy Dene. hardly more than promising ama-
teur, is still less equal to Mr. Joness
demands. But these two with the help
of Mr. Cartwright Barrett. carried the piece
through Sir Frederic Leighton was present
to applaud the efforts of Miss Dene whom his cam
vas first introduced to the public.
The performance OF Mr.. Robert Brown
ing's 'Straflord" at the Strand Theatre was
n dramatic experiment due to the excessive
ardor Of some leading members of the Browning
Society. The devout audience sat steadfastly
through, but impartial critics agree that the play
is not adapted to the footlights.
Lord Tennysons new volume sells, hear more
freely than any thing he ever published. The con-
demnatlon of the critics outweighed by the voice
of fashion, and Lord Tennyson is as much the
fashion now as ever. G. W. S.