New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-22
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THE IRISH PROBLEM-TuE NAVAL REVIEW
CHINA-MUS1CAL AND LITERARY NOTES.
Ccpyr'cht; 1891 By The Nec. York Associated Press
London. Aug 21.-Pamell's letter, admitting the in
accuracy Of the amount attributed TO Mr. DiIlon's
drawing from the Evcted Tenants Fund has brought
to pause the wrctched controversy in the Irish Com
moners' ranks, which really centres in the desire Of
each side to obtain control Of the Paris fund. Mr.
Parnel, brought TO bay. Is giving the same treatment
to Mcssrs Dillon and o'Brien which he has already
meted ont to the Heayitcs and the Liberal leaders but
ne is fighting impossible battle The Tory press
and party delighted that Parnell has euccceded
in drawing from Mcssrs Gladstone and Morley an ad
mission of anxiety to reach Mr.. Parnel through secret
channels The position Of the Irish problem from
whichever side it Is viewed Is extremely perplexing
The only patent fact is that Parnelism is dead
Adverse weather to-day partially marTed the Ports
mouth review, but as far as the Queen was able to
insure it nothing lacking to honor and crafty
France. The Queen sacrificed portion Of Ter High
land holiday purposely 10 witness the review, and,
further compelled the attendance Of the Lords Of the
Admirnlty who wanted 10 spend the recess abroad.
The Portsmouth authorities incurred the anger Of the
"jingos press by inviting the French officers to inspect
the latest British inventions in naval warfare under
the guidance of officers competent to explain their
uses The only possible for dissatisfaction that
the y ch Government couh entertain Is the absence
Of Lofd Salisbury, which deprivcs the function OF
Foreign Office approval The French crews dis
appointed that Friday Catholic fast day, chosen
for the chief ceremony while for Sunday. feast day
no kind OF entertainment is offered them. Admiral
Gervais IS fifty four years of age good musician and
lngust and IS highly esteemed in France.
Little is hoped for from Chtna's naval action, but
the movement is welcomed indication that tho
pressure of the Powers has he'd an effect. Premier
Rudini OF Italy, informed the Cabinets Of Germany,
England and France that Italy would cooperate with
those nations If combined action necessary but
that IL the Powers declined to act, Italy would herself
send a feet 10 Chinese waters, TO act independently
and Immediately II necessary. to protect italian sub
jects The English Colonial Office has Just consented
TO the appointment OF Chinese Consul at Hong Kong
for one year. as an experiment
Tho Government has instructed Sir Julian Paunce-
rote tile British Minister at Washington, the result
of long correspondence with Loyds, 30 bring under to
notice of the Washington Government the question Of
the improper packing OF cotton cargoes for England
In TIE weekly press several well-known writers
eulogizc james Russell LOwells genius and express
their pleasure that he left his manuscripts b POf3S
sor Norton Of Harvard University. Mr. Rusdn also
has appointed Professor Norton his literary executor.
The Macmans announce popular edition of Lowel's
poems. uniform with TennysOn, Shelley ana Others.
ITince Henry Of Bdttenbcrg has gone 10 tr1fg-y-
Nos. where Nine Pati Will glVe SPECIAL peroBldnce
in her theatre.
Nine. Patti Will start for America November %.
Nine. NO.djca viii make concert tour Of the CHitcd
Sta.es on her account
Sir Arthur sullivan VIII write another grand opera.
on an English subject for D'Oyey carte
The Prince of Wales visited GJunGd IL Paris, and
heard private recital the chamber organ, with
which he much pleased.