New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-28

been the woolsack. Sir Charles, however, could
not be appointed, as the law now stands. lie is
Roman Catholic, and the Lord Chancellor cannot
be Of that religion. But whether for Sir Charles's
benefit or not. the Liberals mean presently TO in
troduce bill to abolish this disability, which
they consider of the few remaining relics of
religious intolerance Mr. Morley's culogy on
Sir Charcss great speech is Characteristic and in
teresting / do not hesitate 10 say declares
this austerc critic, that Sir Charles Russell
hbited some of the strongest powers OF the
human mind in their very highest degree.
on behalf Of one of the nobleSt Of causes Even
more notable Mr.. Morlcy's refusal at New
castle TO advocate Parliamentary eight-hour
working day. The Newcastle Socialists pressed
him strongly. NO." answered Mr. Morley :"
have listened to their arguments and they do not
convince me. They say that they must take action
against me; let them. respect their motives but
/ will sooner give up what prlze more than any
honor that has befallen me, my seat for New.
castle, than give way. will yield 10 arguments
if | think them sound These l do not think
sound, and no form Of menace, however delcatcly
veiled, will affect me- l quote this passage
with delight, as one which any public man in any
country might be proud to have uttered.
1t is possible but not probable, that the letters
rouse the Government to do something for the
National Portrait Gallery. "Thcir inaction," said
Sir Henry, "approaches scandal" :" 1t is a
scandal outright declares Sir John, and the pub
hc agree with the great painter The value of
this collection OF portraits is simply incalcuable,
ana It's interest TO Americans is hardly less than
to the English Destroyed, they could never be
replaced Yet half are shuntcd to u temporary
habltaton in the East and the ether half buried
in cellars at Westminster. You may think it
worth remarking that these like 50 many other
recent letters are addressed 10 The Times"
People still write to that despised and discredited
journal. Even Home Rulers prefer it. Lord Rose
bury, for one, nay, Mr. Gladstone himself, has
written to The Times since the exposure Of
sthe forged letters It's immense publicity is still
immense.
Mr.. Whistler appears to have rcnounccd at Paris
what remained to him of his American nation
ality. lie has removed his ctchings and paint
ings in the exhibition from the American to the
British department. where writes this eccentric
artist prefer TO be represented
Playing at Sandringham before the Queen and
the Prince and Princess Of Wales is supposed 10
cost Mr. Irving some thousands of dollars. lie
had 10 close the Lyceum. the nightly receipts OF
| which average $4,000, and be Duilt a miniature
Lrccum III the ballroom at Sandrngham with
| lights, mechanical arrangements, new scenery and
| properties all TO the scale of the new stage.
! The company who went down by special
train. numbered sXty-thrcc persons " The
! Bells" and the trial scene from The Merchant
| of Venice" were acted, the audience includlnE,
besides the royalties, the royal household and the
royal guests. the Princes tenantTy and servants.
There is theory in court circles that actors are
sufficiently paid by the honor Of appearing before
| ROYALTY cr by nominal fees. II can hardly be ap-
| piled strictly in this case. Il. w. ).