New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-09

subscriptions. There, as here, the American bank
ers opened lists on which many wcll-known names
have appeared. The American Minister In Eng
land has called no meeting. The circumstances
in the two countries are so different that what
was iudicious in Paris would be mistake in Lon
don. The American colony TN Paris stands apart
if only from the diversity OF language, and may
act for itself. under the Minister'S lead, without
fear of heing misunderstood But meeting here,
followed by an appeal for money. would certainly
be regarded by the English as appeal for English
aid, and Mr.. Lincoln, with the approval OF lead
ing Americans in London, decided not to summon
one. The American view Is now clearly under
stood. Any gifts voluntarily offered like Mr.
Irvings, will be gratefully accepted. None will
be solicited.
most interesting novelty in literature, or In
periodical literature, ia the first number OF Mr.
Archibald Groves's New Review" This will
put Mr.. Knowles on his mettle for " The New
Review" is meant 70 offer the public for a sixpence
reading similar in quality 20 wi'at It rays holt
Q crown for in The Nineteenth Century The
quantity is much less, Lady Randolph Churchill
makes her first appearance as writer in this
review with an article on Russia giving in
a simple, graceful way. her impressions OF her
visit to that country. Boalangism Is discussed IN
the same review from two points, but Boulanglsm
is hardly at this moment live topic in England.
General Bouhnger himself Is little heard OF, except
in one smart set of London society.
The announcement that Mr.. Andrew Lang and
Mr.. Rider Haggard are writing work Of imagina-
ton together Is indeed startling. Not less start
ling is the query Of " The Athenaeum" Who
then win review Mr. Haggard2' 2' Two columns in
that interrogative Journal devoted TO American
books cannot but attract American notice. A
notice Of ex-Secretary McCulochs " Men and
Manners" leads of. II is interesting thinks his
critic, and would be read here IL published in
less ponderous form. Mr.. McCulloch's praise OF
London elicts the remark that Americans, and
those In particular who contribute 10 the news
papers Of their country. have seldom the courage
or the sense TO say anything in favor Of London.
am SO stung by this rcproaoh that intend TO
cable q column next week in praise Of Lon
don weather, London fogs, London four
wheeler cabs, the strict honesty OF London
shopkeepers, the purity Of London water, and
the iuvariable courtesy of London weekly
papers to American writers. There will be cOpious
selections from back nubmers OF The Ath"naeum'
and The Saturday Review This week, how
ever, " The Atl,enneum" bcstows praise, though
more or less qualified on Mr. Richardson's Amer-
can Literature" Mr.. winsor's History OF
America Mr. Moncure Conwsy's Omitted Chap
ter Of History" Mr.. Fiske's Critical Period Of
American History ond sundry other American
works,
Among the theatrical changes which have oc-
Cured or are announced none il 50 striking as
the speedy withdrawal Of Mr.. Irving's Macbeth
Mr.. living has proved that Ire has the courage OF
his opinions. The English public have proved
that they have the courage Of theirs. Judged as
theatrical experiments are judged nowadays TINS
production hns been fiilure, Lavish eXpend-
iture beautiful scenery, sumptuous dresses, acting
Of high quality. oil cond not seduce the English
public from its allegiance TO Shakespeare. Mac
beth in the Irving version has 70 be discontinued
after comparatively short run MIR. Irving falis
back for his next season upon THE Dead Heart by
a more modern author. " W. D.