New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-03
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AND
THEATRICAL.
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Copyright; 1889 BIZ TIE Ee,c- York 7ribpna
London, Sept. 1.-The Welsh papers express much
pleasure at the Queens ahaving spoken Welsh on
more than ono occasion. The Queen appreciates tho
value Of the most elementary knowledge Of
the tongues Of the many peoples over whom she
rctgns. Five six years ago she began 10 study
Hindostanee seriously, and her knowledge Of the
language Is now considerable She can converse and
read and write in 1t with good deal OF fuency.
The Indian servants whom the Queen has about her al
ways speak It, and Of them gives her lessons. While
the Duke and Duchess OF COanaught were In England.
nothing else vas spoken during certain hDrs 0i the
day. and the Duchess who Is very fair Hindosisnes
scholar acted as interpreter between the Queen and
her master whenever a hitch occurred. There can be
no possible doubt that the visit n tho Queen to Wales
will mark epoch in the hisors Of the principally.
The order Of knighthood conferred upon Sir Evan
MOTIFS Is universally popular with all classes OF tbs
community, for the Mayor of we,tham. who Is a
selfmade man, owes HIS present Office entirely 10 the
indomtabIe energy with which he has promoted ths
railways and every other species of Welsh interest.
The Queen was delighted with tile order dis
played in the proceedings at Westham. She
said many complimentary things to Sir
John Puleston, who was honorel by a special sum-
to an audience and luncheon II Is not generally
known that the idea Of exploring the coal mins
originated with Princess Beatrice. Nothing could be
popular than this practical evidence Of sympathy
with the miners who crowded she pit mouth and
greeted the royal party wiki deafenng cheers az
they emerged from the darkness, in orthodox pit
attire and with very black faces The Queen spoke
with much enthusiasm OF the healthy air and bright
atmosphere of Wales. Hopes entertained that the
royal excursion may be repeated at distant dats
10 IS acknowledged all hands that Mr. RaIkess
tact and local knowledge contributed greatly to the
smoothness thae characterized every arrangement
throughout tho Royal journey.
INCIDENTS AT BRYNTIsILIo.
By happy coincidence the Queens visit TO Sir
Theodore and Lady Martin at Bryntisllio occurred on
the anniversary of their wedding day, and what was
more appropriate still. this also the birthday
Of the Prince Consor, to whose posthumous fame Sir
Theodore has largely contributed One OF the objects
in the house which the Queen examined with special
interest was bust Of herself modelled when she
was but eight years old. After the lapse Of more
than sixty years It still bears striking resemblance
10 Her Majesty. The Queen signed her name IN
Lady Martins album and greatly increased the In
terest always attaching the royal sign manual BY
appending the short and touching inscription, His
birthday
THE PRINCE OF WALES AT HoMBuRG.
During his stay in Homburg the Prince Of Wales
went over day quietly to Darmstsdt and placed
flowers on the grave of his sister, the Princess Alice
The Prince Of Wales is much better for the Homburg
cure, and seems TO be taking everything more quietly
this year. His leg IS much better and
he is barely lame now. He secs good deal Of En-
press Frederick Princess Christian IS still with her
Princess Christian rarely shows herself in Honburg;
spending all her time with her sister,
THE DUKE OF FIFE LOOKING FOR HOUSE
Every one in Suffolk IS in fiutter over the rlmor
that has got about that the Duke OF Fife Is looking
for another house, the Castle Rising. which he
rents from the trustees Of the late Hon. Nj. GrevIe
being too small. II large enough for him In his
bachelor days, but he may want larger one now;
although Castle Rising is coDvoniently Sanding
ham, which makes It advantageous than larger
house further away
PALACE FOR PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR
Prince Albert Victor viii take up his residence about
the end of April in the apartments In st. James,
Palace which occupied for nearly forty years BY
the late Duchess OF Cambridge, and pre-
viously for fifty years by Ernest
Duke of Cumberland afterward King of Hanover
They are to undergo such extensive internal alter
ations that the house Will practically be new one.
All the rooms viii, be entirely redecorated and 70
chrstened.
COURT ECONOMIES.
| The Court Economies Committee which sat privately
last week to inquire into the expenditure OF the royal
household with a view Of carrying out extensive
economical reforms, consisted Of Lord Sydney, Sir
Henry Ponsopby, Mr. Goschen and Sir Reginald Welby,
but all of the work was done by the first and lass
Of these. Changes OF all kinds were recommended.
but no action has yet been taken In the matter. I
hear, however, that since the affair OF the Royal
Grant Committee and the subsequent DEBATE IN tbe
House of Commons, the Queen has decided 10 cuTtail
her expenditure in accordance with the recommends
! tons Of Lord Sydney and Sir Reginald Weloy, and
IN the course of few months may expect to hear
/ Of osf he
superfues are to be abolished salaries reduced
and offices amagamated.
EMPRESS FREDERICK TO VISIT DENMARK.
The Empress Frederick is about TO proceed to Den
mark for few days, in order that Princess Sophia may
become acquainted with the family OF her future nus
! band, the Crown Prince # Greece The Empress VIII
go to Copenhagen and Berlin. and after brief stay
there leaves for Italy on her way to Athens There
| is no probability that the Empress will pay another
visit to England for some time to come as she pro-
| poses to spend the winter In Italy
THIS RUMoR IS GROWING MoNoToNous.
Tho old story OF Mr. Smiths probable retirement
from the leadership of the Conservative party in the
House of Commons has partly taken the place OF tho
sea serpent Mr. Smith has been perfectly well this
session. since the bad attack OF gas poisoning he hIa
I'm the sprlng He did his work without difficulty, ana
only left town I'm order to join the yacht Pandora "
oban. on the west coast of Scotland. three or four
DAYS before the prorogation. lie was a good deai
worried by the debates the royal grants and 'no
! opposition which they created; but that was ohp
temporary annoyance, and he both looked ana was
| quite we'll when he left town.
UNIUCKY PARLI AMENTAEY LEADERS
One Of the Characteristic FEATURES OF the SESSION
| which died with August was the number OF fePu'@
! tons lost or furnished m vain attempts to lead
What was more striking than Mr. Morley's haSeS
over the royal grapts was Sir william llarcour',
attempt to deal win the Tithes bill when rpadsuea
by Mr. Osborne Morgan and Mr.. Dnlwyn MN
Coschen's prolongatou of the session was mis'@A'
LORD sPExcERs HoMBURG DINNER.
Lord spencer left Homburg on Sunday. ana INV
| previous evening gave very large fare"eh di'io
| AZ which the Prince OF Wales, Sir Charles kussei