The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

salutes. and the results were perfectly salts
factory This is the first time smokeless
powder has been used on so large a scale in
public in England. and the novelty
aroused much interest. The Kaiser
seemed much pleased at the review
and was very complimentary. but ne
is quite dipl mat and It does not follow
that he was inwardly impressed by the affair:
IL is probable that q much more pouring and
nrecise array of citizen sOldiery would have
10 be produced before the Emperor would be
prevailed upon 10 give mp his prejudice
against the volunteer system lie ana ms aa.
visers La, always held views on TINS suDlect
opposed 10 those Of the British war ofhclais.
There is not German officer. nor. IN
fact any foreign staA officer. who attaches
more than subordinate importance 10 Eng
lands half trained and i'll led militia Dir.
Staahope Secretary of State for war. IA re-
spOnsibe for the failure Of the review IN poins
of numbers. The War Office did not uelray
the wnole OF the expenses incurred. and con-
sequently the review was an enormous s.f1h s
upon the finances of the corps which tooz
part in IT, Many were undoubtedly deferred
from coming out on this account.
THE KAIsER's ENERGY AND ACTIVITY.
The longer the Emperor stays in England
the more wonder is manifested at bis energy
and activity The English people cannot get
used 10 tho spectacle of royalty getting mp
before sunrise and speeding fiery steeds IN
the park, hurrying hither and thither with
yebcmence all day, reviewing and signt-
seeing. 1t is great change nom the spectaeie
of club lounging and baccarat playing TO
which they have been accustomed. The Kaiser
has changed his uniform on an average Oh
three times day since his arrival. ana mas
reviewed something or Inspected something
every few hours. His restlessness does not
seem 10 be feyerish. but Is the natural EXPIRES
sion of strength and ambition. The news,
papers are comparing the welcomes extenuea
!" the Kaiser and his father. the late En-
peror Frederick. When the latter visited
England his greeting was far less demonstra-
tive than that being accorded his successor
on the German throne. Still, Frederick was
greatly pleased with the warmth OF his recep-
ton.
MINISTER LINCOLN's ABSENCE.
United States Minister Lincoln was the only
dinlomat absent from the Guild Hall on the
occasion of the kaisers reception Dytne Lord
Mayor last night. The reason for his nom
attendance is not given out. but whatever ~
Is. the fact OF his not appearing puts quletus
on the rumor that the reason for his not at
tending the Prince of Wales garden party IN
honor Of the Emperor was that the lranDy
Croft people. among whom the baccarat scan
dial originated, were invited guests.
MIR. spURGEoN VERY Low.
Mr.. Spurgeon is very low tonight and hope
of his recovery is almost abandoned. Shoals
of kilograms and letters of inquiry and sym
pathv are constantly coming in. The Bishop
of Rochester to-day telegraphed for informa,
tion of tho condition of bis lifelong friend
and added prayer for bis recovery.
EUROPEAN NOTES.
The cholera is extending in Southern Syria.
Hundreds of deaths have occurred
Herr Wolfsteimer. large hop dealer OF M,
remberg. having been extensively connected
bankrupt.
A school at Bruhl. Prussia, was struck by
lightning to-day and two children were
killed. panic ensued, during which num-
Der of children were injured. The school
house was set ON fire and destroyed.