The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-16

To question whether the realization OF cer-
tain designs on the Balkan peninsular might
not have been the object OF such an agreement.
he answered that, according to his informa-
tion. there were no such designs. The inti-
mate relations Of Russia aud France could.
however. not be denied. but he could afflrm
most positively that the Governments OF the
two powers in question were thoroughly peace
loving. M. Ribot especially had given the
most binding assurances Ia this respect. and
had declared that In the pursuit OF a peaceful
ro.icy he was In perfect accord with the ma
tions which desired pence.
As to tho question OF the visit Of the French
squadron to Portsmouth. he said that 1t was
not true that the British Government had
spontaneously requested the French squadron
to come to England. The visit was planned by
the French Navy Department at the same tims
as the visits to Denmark and Russia. On tho
authorities In London being sounded. no
unwillingness was expressed. When the
Queen saw that the sovereigns OF
those countries which the French heet
had visited had entered into personal
communication with 1t. she did not wish
to be less courteous. and fixed a day for re-
view OF the fleet 1t was an idle thought to at
tribute to this visit any political Importance.
No Significance was attached in diplomatic
circles to the Charwinistic demonstrations on
Alexis to Paris. which must have given the
Russian Cabinet one proof more OF how un-
pleasant to Russia the entente cordiale with
France may become.
The death OF James Russell Lowell has Gre
ated profound sensation in England, and for
the last three days tho newspapers have been
teeming with personal anecdotes and inter-
views with friends OF the great American
Englishmen say that not since the tragic end
Of Garfield have the English people been so
painfully moved by the death Of an American.
Already q movement is on foot, headed by the
venerable Canon Farrar. to place the bust OF
Lowell in tho Poets Corner OF Westminster
Abbey. aud this will doubtless be effected
shortly.
1t is very unfortunate that, owing to some
body's blunder. the memorial service In West-
minister Abbey which took place this afternoon
was advert sed in tho newspapers for to-mor.
row afternoon. SO that only small conRre ga
ton was present to hear the Archdsacon's
eulogy OF the dead poet. Tho Americans pres
ent included Minister Lincoln and Mrs. Lin
coin. Secretary Of Legation Henry White and
Mrs. Mckee and Mr.. Russell Harrison.
Archdeacon Farrars address was brief. but he
dei-ered 1t with much feeling. 1t was but
fitting. he raid. that Englishmen ms we'll
| ms Americans should gather to nay
! last tribute Of resrect and gratitude
to the great and famous poet who had Just
been called to eternal rest. Lowell was one
OF the first American poets Of his generation
! but he was more than poet and had many
| claims upon the memory OF the English and
| American people. He was scholar and .
student Of the first rank. He was a critic
whom Oliver Wendell Holmes described as OF
cauetic perception. His satire WAS Of . nature
that was akin to charity. but though his shafts
struck homo they were never poisoned.
| Again. he was q finished orator. In
| this country. as in America there were
| many speakers OF the first rank. but
| in either land his rich eloquence was unshr-
passed. In his lifetime he had made second
homo in England. where. as in America. he
was truly loved. He was one Of the sacred ties
that bound England and America more closely.
The same blood ran In his veirs as in those OF
Englishm men. Both spoke the tongue OF Shakes
psars. and both held faith in the mqrale II
/ Milton. Lowell was one OF those truo Ameri-
cans to whom 8O00.OO0 American slaves owed
their freedom and millions Of his follow coun-
| trymsn their awakened condolences. Eng
| lands universities had bestowed upon him
theiB proudest honors. and now he had passed
| away loved and revered by tho two mlGhtiest
| nations on earth.
! In tc.days Pail Mall Gazette Henry Arthur
Jones replies to Wizards reflections on him In
the same journal week ago Friday. the sub
stance OF which was cabled to THE Sun . week
ago. Jones comes straight to the point He
does not call Willard . liar. but does about the
same thing. He gives long list Of altera-
tons made by Willard In Judah" and The
Middleman" In response to Wizards assertion
| that he had neither suggested nor made alter
atoms. and says that most OF those alterations
were made with view to enhancing Willard 8
parts but what angers the dramatist most
was Willari's production Of Wealth" at
Palmer's Theatre In New York. To
my utter astonishment." says Jones.
II found that MIR. Willard had completely
changed the last act and substituted for the
death scence. which was very iavorably re-
ceived at the Haymarket conventional happy
| ending This was done entirely without con-
| sulting me and without my knowledge. and
| rendered the piece conventional. inapt. and in
artistic, and / was subjected to the censure
and taunts OF the New York press for such an
evident violation Of whatI knew to be artsti-
cal!y right for tho sake Of securing popularity.
money. and applause. Those who think that
am unjust to Mr.. willard can read the criti-
elm OF the New York Herald and other
papers on my play Of Wealth When
asked for some explanation OF this astounding
alteration and utter contempt OF the authors
work and position. Mr.. W Hard calmly wrote
that there had not been time to inform me Off
Jones gives the actor-manager another home
| thrust thus:
During tho last American season I have
had to call attention 10 the fact that judah
has been announced In the Now York papers
without any indication Of Its authorship and
with Mr.. Willard's name doubly placed In
large capital letters. without any mention
OF the rest Of the performers. Now the
part that Mr.. Willard plays IN Judah is
| only ono of three leading uRrts Judah Vdsht
and Jopp. and. without wishing to claim any
right for the author to be known In connection
with his own pieces, must ask again. as
have done before. why one performer should
be starred to tho exclusion Of those who take
equally important parts and are equally re-
sponsible for the success OF the piece"
Wills'd's reply is awaited with interest
The ecclesiastical authorities OF Treves have
stolen march on all the possessors OF rival
holy coats. The Bishop OF Argenteui, who
had intended to exhibit his this autumn. will
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