New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-13
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London. Sept. 1.-THE Prince Of Wales. who len
Uombrc for the season OH Saturday, Is to be the
guest of the Queen at BalmOral for few days during
his stay In Scotland, but most OF his time IN the NoA
Il to be passed at Mar Lodge, where extensive
alterations and improvements have been carried ous
since last autumn and the house has been COZ
slderably enlarged.
THE DUTIES OF MISTRESS OF THE ROBES
The arrangement that the Duchess Of BuccleucA
should continue to act Mistress OF the Robes has
fallen through, and Her Grace went last week from
Dalkeh to Bamora to take leave Of the Queen and
the Household. The Offices were all placed entirely
at the disposal Of the Queen by Mr. Gladstone and Her
Majesty has decided that the duties Of Mistress Of the
Robes shall be performed BY TWO Of her special favor
ties among the ladiesn- waiting the Dowager Duchess
Of Athole and the Dowsger Duchess OF Roxblrgh.
FINE BuLLoCKs AT OSBORNE TO BE MODELLED.
The Queen has two Spanish bullocks in the park ct
Osborne, which are very beautiful creatures with
enormous HORNS and Miss Chaplin, the welknown
sculptor has been commissioned by Her Majesty u
model them a group.
ROYAL FISHERMEN ON THE DEE.
The Duke OF Connaught, Prince Henry Of Batten-
burg and some members OF the Household at Balmoral
have been obtaining excellent sport In the Queens
stretches OF salmon fishing on the Dee, which extend
altogether fourteen miles, beginning at Invercaulo
Bridge There have been several heavy spates IN the
Dee which have allowed vast shoals OF salmon 10 run
up the higher waters Of the river. At Chinfe Linn
In the village OF Braemar. hundreds OF salmon have
been struggling In the pools below the cataract OF
which not more than a quarter succeeded In leapine
up the falls. The upper stretches Of the Dee and the
river Cunie are now full OF salmon and there ought
poIor
expect abundant sport during the next few weeks
EXCELLENT SALMON FISHING IN THE SEVERN.
Salmon fishing In the Severn has just closed for
the season. which has been an excellent one. The
yield has been larger than I'm any year since 1877.
which the best ever known. Salmon have
been taken in very good condition and the heaviest
fish Of the season weighed thirty-fve pounds.
AN UNAPPREIATED PERoUIsITE.
Led BreaLabane has probably more deer on his
estates than any other landowner In Great Britain.
O. dis domains in Perthshire and Argyleshire arc
thousands OF red deer deer and allow deer Under
these circumstances it is curious freak OF fortune
that Lord Breadalbaue should have been appointed
Lord steward Of the Household, it happens that
thc principal perquislte of that funcfonary Is ycDs0n,
OF which he receives an ample supply being emitted
to six bucks ard does every year from the Queens
herds OF falow deer. OF all the royal venson, by
the way, that from Ius'ley Park is the best
THE CHANNEL TUNNEL, cCHEME.
Mr.. Gladstone is already pledged TO support the
Watkins Channel Tunnel scheme and not unlikely
the railway king will take the pardonable oppor-
mnty OF pushing the scheme little during the
Premiers sr,p,t visit to oncwd)n: but understand
that cir Edward Reed has every intention Of bringing
in a tubular railway bill next Session and pushing
il TO a second reading. Mr. Gladstone, after disap-
pointing the Member for Cardiff In the matter OF the
Admiralty yshlp. scarcely refuse 10 sup
tvifi Ia r iIa- of
opponent.
THE TNEs'S" INDIAN CORRESPONDENT.
am interested to note that Our Special COrro-
spondent, OF "The Times" In India Is already trimming
his sails Gladstonian breezes At any rate. he has
suddenly become very careful to point out the untrt
worthy character Of all such news tends TO put Rus
STA In the light OF the Afghan frontier
OF course Russia has perfect right to do as she
pleascs even when the honor Of the Gar she has
formally that she Is going to do nothing. What
pity Is that the value OF the Livadan oath Is not rs
well understood on this side as Gadstonian patriotism
is on the other.
Mr.. MORLEY IN DUBLIN.
Mr.. Morley arrived in Dublin on the morning Of Sep
tcmber :. after paying his cldef short
visit at Iawarden. Mr.. Morley VIII
have anything but bed OF roses In
Ireland as the Parnelle party rubbing in the con.
dition Of the cvicted tenants and the urgency OF
auumnal session to alleviate their condition restore
them to their homesteads.
4, STEAMERS FA.T TRIP FROM CAPE TOWN.
The steamship Dunottar has beaten her record on
the homeward voyage from Cape Town TO Madeira,
which she accomplished In twelve days without a
single cessation Of steam!ng. Among the passengers
who landed AT Plymouth on Friday was Mrs. New
mann. wife of the greatest OF the johannesburg mill
ionalrcs who means settle in London, and will
prove next season u formidable rival TO Mrs. Mackay
Mrs. MacEwen and other moneyed entertainers.
Mrs. Newmanns diamonds. If rumor speaks Alright
will quite eclipse Mrs. Mackay's pearls and &frs
Bonynge's crown jewels.
THROWING LIGHT on THE PAMIR QUESTION.
Colonel Ardagh returns to India TO resume his duties
as private secretary OF Lord Lansdowne His pres
in London has been fortunate for the Foreign
Office, he has been able enlighten that depart
ment many points OF interest I'm connection with
the Pamr question the details of which he thoroughly
understands. lie Is n soldier and diplomatst, and
having had the conduct OF several difficult missions
himself can fully appreciate the complications which
the Afghan frontier presents lie has been long
enough with Lord Lansdowne TO know his views and
wishes so that the viceroy Is fortunate in having
such competent representative at hand to assist
the Downing Street officials in forming judgment
on the situation.
TROUBLES OF AN AGENT OF BARON HIRsTH.
Colonel Goldsmid. who has been acting during the
last six months SO rs Baron IIirsch's chief agent
In the River Plate district where soiae settlements,
such they are, OF Russian Jews have been made,
WILL not, ] believe, be- back until next February or
March. He has had some very great difficulties to
contend against, chief among which, perhaps is the
jealousy and dislike OF the hacastes and
tiycS Of the district TO the emierants. The Colo
mel was threatened with personal violence not long
after his arrival, and had TO submit to police protec.
ton.
LORD sALsBURY's PLANS FOR THE AUTUMN.
Lord Salisbury wants 10000 for his property at
Puys Dieppe. and hear that IL Is now likely
to be sold. Chalet Cecil IS quite a large house and
has pretty grounds, which close to the Phys
Is by tourists that II has ceased to be
desirable autumn residence Lord and Lady Sails
bury intend go to the Riviera early month and
will reside In their villa Beaulieu, until the begin