New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-07
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Copyright: 1890 By The Ne0- York Tribune. ..
London Jan. 6.-Thcre is no foundation Whatever
for the report going the round OF the papers '"' ~
Queen requested Theodore Martin TO edit INC Ho~
volume of extracts from Her Ma)esVs 'o"iN'i
is an impcrtnent invention.
The Queen has now decided not to open fafnafnehV
in person and considering prevalent influenza anu
the probability that the weather VIII DC very OiN
perhaps il Is as well that Majesty should not run
the risk Of catching a chill.
THE CAR OFFENDS THE FRENCHMEE ",
The Gar has given great Onehoe 10 INC rlon'"
Government by granting commission IN the RUSSIAN
. -. pr,rce Iouis Napoleon. and the Orlcanists
ro cleo much exasperated. Every effort was made
nv the French Government TO induce the Car TO refuse
the commission, and the prolonged absence OF baron
NIolrenleim from Paris is believed 10 nave been
really caused by a wish TO escape vexatlous ais
cussion on the subject when once His Majesty had
made up what he is pleased TO call his mlnd Is
useless even dangerous 10 attempt to alter his de-
cislon II is probable that the Cars complacency
toward Prince NapOleons younger son is really que
10 his intense desire to administer snub to the
Orleans family he is much exasperated that Prince
Ferdinand should still be in Bulgaria, and all efforts
of the Princess Waldemar OF Denmark. daughter OF
the Due de Charities at Fredensborg failed to soften
Ills Maesty's resentment, their sole result being
curt message 10 the COme de Paris, whose behalf
i was represented that he had done his best TO
induce Prince Ferdinand to abdicate, that the Car
much regretted he did not exercise proper control
over the members of the family of which he is the
head.
THE PRIME MINISTER'S ILLNESS.
The secret Lord Salsburys illness was we'll kept
for the first days, hardly any outside Of the
family knowing of it except the Queen, who at once
begged that Sir William Jenner might see him. and
Dr. Douglas Powell in whom the Queen has great
confidence. Or. Powell appointed as sort OF
aid TO sir William Jenner when his illness began and
he very much in favor with every one at Court
Lord Salisbury Is not a strong man and has certain
constitutional weaknesses which cause anxiety and
need careful watching and any illness. however slight
h apt to aggravate them especially bad chill. This
time the precautions taken have been very great
that he made good recovery. There was great con
s;ernaton when the news Of Lord Salisbury's illness
became known among those behind the scenes, for
had it proved serious and Obliged him take long
rest give up his Office there would have been great
difficulties in arranging who would succeed him.
PORTUGAL's STRENGTH IN HER WEAKNESS.
Prince Bismarck had advised Lord salisbury 10 deal
gently with Portugal The German Chancellor Is
alarmed at the strength Of the republican agitation
in the Peninsula and fears that the infection Of any
humiliation OF the Portuguese Government would
shake the foundations Of the monarchy. Prince Bis
marck is anxious to do all he to prevent the
spread ot Ntubcan ideas and therefore IS unwilling
10 injure weaken monarchcal Government The
Prince has not expressed any approval Of the Portu
guese position.
AN ASSISTANT LEADER OF THE HOUSE.
An arrangement may be made by which at the next
session the duties OF leading the House will be light
ened. When Mr.. Gladstone in Office from 1850
20 1855 great deal Of the actual duties of leadership
were performed by Lord Harrington. Mr. Gladstone
stopped late except important nights. ild in
his absence Lord Harrington acted Now it has been
settled that Mr. Smith will be assisted by similar
ranccment He Will remain responsible for the con
duct Of business and the management OF the House,
but Mr.. Goschen will on many occasions relieve him
and take charge Of the business of the Commons
TO ENTERTAIN THE PRINCE AT DALMENY
Lord Rosebery has returned from Mentmore after
a fortnights stay at Delmeny, where. hear he is 10
entertain the Prince Of Wales at luncheon when tho
Forth Bridge IS opened by II. r.. H. The Prince viii
probably be accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince George and the Duke Of Fife
PAINFUL ECONOMY AT THE VATICAN.
Extensive economies have lately disturbed the har
moLy q the Papal Household. The number Of horses
in the Vatican stables have been reduced from forty
10 eight and there are now only two carIages-One
for the Of the Popes brother, Cardinal Pecci and
the other for the Cardinal Secretary Of state Drives Of
the numerous prclaes and monsgnors are now AZ an
end 10 their great discomfort.
IRREPARABLE LOSSES AT LAEKEN PALACE
The destruction OF Lacken Palace is irreparablc
callv The only residence Of the King and Queen who
greatly dislike the palace brussels. where they |
live very little. and the Kings chateau IN Ardenne,
is mere shooting lodge. The loss Of the building is
not % be regretted, for II edifce remarkable
only for it, size but 1t was literally crammcd with |
priceless tapestry. china and stauary, and the library
contained rare and splendid collection Of books |
prints and manuscripts. The pictures were OF grca.
value included large number Of very interesting
family portraits among which were fulllcnGths Of
Queen Victoria, the Prince COnsOrt. the Duchess Of
Kent and Princess Charlotte. There was alS a very |
fine collection Of miniatures and the family archives
and the whole Of the late Kings pondcnce have
also been DESTROYED. The Gobelio tapestries were
unique having been sent by Marie Antoinette 10 her
sister. Archduchcss Marie Christian, and they had |
remained az Lackcn ever since.
REWARDED FOR FAvORs TO ROYALTY
one has 20 60 back 10 very carly English history 70
find any recognition Of gratitude for avors granted
10 ROYALTY such as that conferred by raising James
Thompson Mackenzie ~ the rank Of Bsronet Mr..
Mackenzie is a wealthy ScOtchman, a kind'hearted
and successful stock Exchange Spectator. who OBJ
tained his first cntrcc into society through tile late
Lord Twecdale who was chairman of the Marlborough
Club Just then being started. There was some
difficulty In finding the money necessary for building
by the club and Mr.. Mackenzie very generously lent
a at a good rate Of interest and was forthwith
elected member Of the club. which in those days was
considered special mark OF favor al MafIDoTOusH
House. It the beginning Of as faithful friend
ship between Prince and subject any in the history
OF England and the honor Just conferred is of course
a recognition Of many substantial kindnesses lie has
been able TO bestow on those members Of the Royal
family who have favored him by accepting them.
AN ANECDOTE OF ROBERT BROWNING.
Occasions when.the late Robert Browning permitted
himself 10 break established rule Of abstinence from
puIlic speaking might probably be counted your
fingers one saturday afternoon, about twelve years
ago he was crossing Hyde Park. walking hOmeward,
,d e+ood a minutes listening o an from