The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-25
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LONDON. May 24.-The influx OF Americans
into London has begun. All the hotels are
uwarming with them, and Westminster Abbey.
tho Tower. the art galleries, and similar re-
sorts OF the tourist are red with Baedeker
guide books. Every steamer day witnesses the
sad spectacle Of huge four wheelers piled high
with trunks and boxes. and containing tired
and angry travellers bowling from one hotel
to another in a vain search for adequate ac-
commodations. Already the boarding and
lodging houses are being filled up. l learn at
the hotels and steamship Offices. however. that
the present is the mere beginning, and that
the real crowding will not begin until month
later Both hotel and steamship men expect
even a greater army Of Americans this year
than came over last summer for the Paris Ex-
hibition. But London is elastic. 1t can take
care OF them. Probably none Of them who
have money will be compelled to 20 hungry or
sleep In the parks.
This week has been the gayest Of the season.
what with the royal birthday festivities. state
banquets. and the grand ball at buckingham
Palace. and the presence in London OF the
King OF the BelRians and ex-Queen Isabella OF
Spain. both bent upon enjoying themselves
Queen Victoria, with her customary prudence,
has taken no personal part In the merry doings.
having remained quietly at Windsor Castle
until Thursday. when she started for Balmoral.
In Scotland, by q special train at o'clock in
the evening The royal train was composed Of
sixteen saloon cars, altogether $50 feet In
length. the Queens parlor and sleeping saloons
being placed in the centre Of the train, which
was preceded as usual by pilot engine. and it
was siRnalled along the entire route. The
Queen and court reached Balmorai yesterday
evening. and will remain there until the last
week In June. Until then the British crown
will be represented in London by the Prince
and Princess Of Wales and her Majesty the
Queen will not be missed.
The great state ball on Wednesday night was
a superb spectacle. but the palace was too
crowded for comfortable dancing. and stout
people. including the Prince of Wales and
Queen Isabella, suffered terribly from the heat
There was. in truth, much splendor but little
Rayety at the palace. Not one of the numerous
Princes present condescended to dance with
any lady not OF royal blood. and loud complaint
OF this neglect has since been heard. Supper
was served at half past II In o room the walls
OF which were hung with magnin-
cent service OF gold plate. The Prince
OF Wales took down ex-Queen Isabella aud
the King OF the Belgians gave his arm to the
Princess OF Wales. The ex-Queen. who is q
mothery looking woman not nearly so stout
as she Ia usually depicted, was dressed in white
broche. with white ostrich leather trimmings.
and the Princess OF Wales wore white and
silver brocade. trimmed with silver embroidery
and lace. The prevailing tints OF the dresses
were pale and delicate. and the display Of dia-
monds was phenomenal even for state ball.
Prince Albert Victor is now Duke Clarence of
Avondale and Earl OF Athlone, and Parliament
will shortly be asked to vote an addition to his
salary for doing nothing. in order that he may
worthily support his new dignities. 1t should
be explained that the second ducal title was
not selected By the Queen by way OF a delicate
compliment to Mr.. Parnell. whose Wicklow es-
tate hears the same name Of Avondale Although
not used by British royalty in modern times,
It once belonged TO the royal house Of Stuart.
The earldom OF Athlone was first conferred
upon Dutchman named Ginkell for services at
the battle Of the Boyne. 1t became extinct fifty
years ago. and its revival has much Rratified
Tories and OranRemen in Ireland. The local
newspapers gush this morning in loaded ed-
torials over the young Duke and eravely credit
him with the possession OF all knowledge and
every virtue. The ultra-loyal Standard exhorts
him to initiate his father. The exhortation is
scarcely called for. The young man has sedu-
lousy followed the parental footsteps. and has
thoroughly enjoyed life. as his father did in the
days OF his youth. Those who know the son
are not sure that he will SOW his wild oats as
soon as his father did, although the latter did
not perform that interesting operation with
undue preciptancy
The King OF the BelGians arrived at Balmo-
raj this afternoon, having made the long jour
ney from London for the express purpose OF
wishing his old friend. Queen Victoria, many
happy returns OF her birthday. His present
consisted Of huge bouquet three feet in d.
ameter composed OF mauve-colored orchids
The young Duke of Orleans is still pining in
prison at Clairyaux, but n good many people
would not mind changing places with him. He
spends the greater part Of the day In the beau
tiful garden receiving visitors or playing with
a pct monkey. and when ennu supervenes he
works at making rustic seats.
There has been much debate in Parliament
and talk in tho newspapers respecting the
conflicting claims OF England and Germany in
East Africa The general opinion is that the
warnings addressed to Lord Salisbury by the
newspapers and politicians OF nearly every
party and faction have had the effect OF brac-
ing him up. and that his surrender to Germany
Will 10 eO cOhpoto hS IL once tnTout6D0Q
TO be- Diplomatic secrets are being fairly
we'll kent. but 1t has become known that the
German demands have suddenly become
more moderate. and that, as far as the home
Governments are concerned. u settlement may
be arranged.
Sir Francis do Winton. the new Governor OF
the British East Africa Company. left London
last night for Mombasa- He has had several
interviews with Lord Salisbury lately. and goes
out with knowledge OF the extent to which he
may rely upon the support OF the imperial
Government lie has the reputation OF being
an able ana prudent man. and is bravo and
experienced soldier.
Three notable plays have been produced in
London this week. Judah" by Henry Arthur
Jones. Tho Bride OF Love-" by Robert Blu
chanan. and "A Riverside Story" by Mrs
Bancroft. Judah" is a remarkable play in
that its success implies that bold dramatic
experiment has been carried through. Every
one who went to the Shaftesbury Theatre on
the first night expected failure. and this feel