New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-18

Copyright; 1883 By The Nesc- York Tribune
London, Dec. l7.-Lest It should be imagined that
he intention Of presenting Mrs Phelps with iarc-
well souvenir which described last week as having
ecen initiated by Lady Salisbury, had anything Oh
party feeling, It is better TO state thai Lady Rose
berry was from the first associated with Lazy SAILS
,ury tho matter; that the gift is intended purely
rs one of private friendship and that political feeling
mas nothing to do with It,
Mr. SMITHS POOR HEALTH.
Tho work and worry Of the past few weeks have
had an effect the health Of Mr. Smith which can no
longer be ignored He has been frequently COM
pelcd Of late leave the House long before debate
vas over. II he had not he would probably long
since have broken down completely He has frankly
told Lord Salisbury that unless he derives consider
able benefit from his sojourn abroad he viii be
| wholly unable to lead the House any longer 1t is
An open that he has for some time manifested
strong desire to retire, and It is generally believed
that the coming session will be unusually arduous
! and that Mr. Coschen, not Mr. Smith, Will lead the
Conservative party next year. Mr. Balfo,r cannot,
for obvious reasons be spared from his present office,
and the Chancellor of the Excheeuer has been always
regarded as the natural leader In tho Commons
II Mr.. Smith be removed to the upper house, as
All disclaimers notwithstanding, is more than probable
ne WILL like the late Lord Iddeseigh, be asked to
retain the post he now holds.
THE SEAT OF WAR AT sUAKIM.
I believe that General Grenfel, In the nrst IN
stance, only applied TO the Government for about
200 cavalry TO follow up the enemy when they hah
oeen dislodgcd, but the Government felt that to
prevent a catastrophe 1t best to let him have
more troops than he applied for. They had ordered
regiment Of infantry TO proceed TO suahlm when
Lord Randolph made his attack on the Government
They telegraphed TO know II he was sure ne hea
men enough, and seeing that 1t was their inclination
10 send him further assistance, he applied for
| or(ur n
Intention Is TO DIVE the enemy away from the wells
and protect them by putting them beyond the emo
my's fire. IN consequence Of the delay In sending
The achievements, II is Just probable tnst mas
| given the Mahdrs troops an opportunity OF ioru-
wing their position, making II more diicuit 70 attaoA
There seems no lack Of professional enthusiasm among
| tho British officers. Those who have volunteered
| for Suakim within the last few days may DC num-
| oered by hundreds But as experience shows tnat
small wars are the most fruitful Of reward, 1t is
not perhaps surprising that the desire should be
manifested on tho part Of young oncers 10 get out
| 10 Egypt Many of those who have served In our
little wars there are wearing four decorations
LORD wo1sELEY CONFINED TO HIS BED.
| Lord wolseley has had a sharp attack OF fever,
and was a good deal pulled down by IT. lie mas
periodical attacks less bad This one has been
severe and he is not yet out Of bed He and Lacy
| Wolseley are now at Rangers Lodge, Greenwich
which they are furnishing and renovatlns for they
iound 1t in a terribly dilspdated condition.
| SIR CHARLES wARRENs NEW POST.
| I hear that Sir Charles Warren is now at Dover
| in command of the engineers 1t seems lnoongruous
chat man who has held the important post oi
Commissioner Of Police should go back TO be simple
| )g1cer of engineers holding an ordinary command
But Sir Charles is much happier and more In his
clement in such position than in the more dienheu
| and infinitely more harassing post
THE PoPE's GIFT TO THE EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA
The Pope's Jubilee gift TO the Empress of Austria
! sas the only one which Her Majesty would accept
| u was large splendid mosaic, representing the
Virgin and Child surrounded by flowers. 1t Is
COPY OF a very fine painting in the Vatican by DAVID
someler The mosaic is five feet in height, and IL
has taken several years to complete It, 1t has cost
upward Of 1900 pounds
| RELICS OF THE STUARTs.
The Stuart exhibition In the New Gallery oue
| fair TO prove as extensive and interesting Us its
Jealous promoters could desire. The series OF por
| traits Of Mary Stuart will be almost complete
| Among the personal relics connected with her MS
tory the Duke of Norfolk sends her gold rosary ana
crucax together with the celebrated pearl necklace
The leading strings worked by Mary for James VI
| are lent by Lord Herries Sir Thomas DICK Lander
| contributes the "Memento Mori' timepleoe' LORD
| Balfour cabarium and hand-bell Lord Darlington
| and Mr. Alfred Morrison provide large collections Oh
| her autograph lettcts. The mcmentoes OF Charles
| + are quite as important Lord Ashburnham sends
| the blood. stained shirt worn by the King on the
day of his execution. The Duke OF Portland SENDS
the chalIcc out of which he partook OF tho saors
ment a ring given 10 Juxon is lent by MT lowniey
Milford who also sends a watch given 10 "iham
Herbert Mr. Evelyn lends a prayerbook used on the
scafold; Her Majesty SENDS sui vi 'no A'"e
armor and a gold cup.
| lord saclrville who was guest OIL ord and Lady
Derby during his brief stay in London, started lss'
Wednesday for Cannes where he intends 10 pass INC
| winter.
| LONDON ISSUE OF THE HERALD"
More Journalistic news The Old Club premises
now vacated by its people, has been taken py MT
BENNETT who In about ten days or fortnient VIII
produce daily London edition OF The new orA
Heraldp on the lines of that now published In Paris
LADIES AT A SMOKING CONCERT
The presence OF ladies at Q smoking concert is
new departure, but the experiment tried on SUNDAY
| at the Lyric Club emnently successful ina
Il is likely TO be often repeated The white anu eoic
music room was crowded as soon as dinner was over
Lords Dorchester and hungarian congrstua'ea Lor'
Iondesborough on the of his venture Prince
Louis Esterhazy appeared to be duly impressed with
the artistic surroundings Ladies Goldsmid and Itch
borne both accompanied their husbands
SHAKESPEARE ILLUSTRATED BY DoRE.
Another sumptuous book is in preparation. Gus
ave Dore left some 200 illustrations to Shakespeare
which Will shortly be reproduced in de luxe FORM
RusKIN's SUMMER WORK.
| A new edition Of Modern Painters" when mas
been Mr. Ruskins summers work. with addiuona
notes and a epilogue, is now quite out OF th'
| authors hands. The binding however, OF such
work is an elaborate process. Tho special cduoh
learn, will be ready for subscribers oy the ni'ui'
! n, January and the ordinary issue before the enc
| of that month
COLONEL GoURAUD POSTPONED HIS LECTURE
| The photograph which has been made especially
for presentation to the French Academy not havni
arrived in time, Colonel Gouraud's address befor'
, that august body postponed till January
MR.. ToOLE AMONG HIS FELLOW DoNs.
The number Of dons at oxford last week was cub
stantally augmented by the arrival Of Mr. Tooe, wh'
visited several of the colleges, attended some OF III
public vva,voce examinations, was entertained a
an undergraduates lunch and also at supper party