The evening world., 1893-10-05


Mr.. Chamberlain was evidently some
what bored by the delay in the inspec-
ton OF his baggage. but admirably sus-
tained his reputation as a genial gentle
man In spite OF having to wait over an
hour on the dock and undergoing a run
ming fire of questions from a crowd OF
newspaper men.
The distinguished English statesman
Is accompanied by his young wife. who
was Miss Endlcott, and his sons. Austin
and Neville.
Mr.. Chamberlain was attired in a
black frock coat. gray trousers. sober
gray overcoat, wine-colored scarf with
horseshoe pin, and black derby hat. He
with the first interview granted to the
press since his arrival In port last even
'n f. said he mus, no, b. expected to
talk politics while here. but relaxed his
determination sufficiently to say con
corning the possible adjustment of the
House OF Lords
THE talk about doing away with the
House Of Lords Is premature. There is
not the slightest chance of Its abolish
ment as long as it represents. as 1t
great majority OF the English people.
Until there Is a radical change In
public sentiment in England the House
Of Lords will remain one OF the British
institutions"
About Mr.. G~ladstone's Midlothian ad-
dress. Mr.. Chamberlain refused to ex-
press himself. He said that. contrary
to expectation, he should, while here.
make no criticisms OF the sentiments
expressed by the Premier in his cele-
brated speech.
In regard to the Homo Rule question
Mr.. Chamberlain said:
The proposed scheme Of Mr.. Glad
stone to appeal to the voters of the
country on some measure of reform.
will not avail nor bring triumph to the
They SEEK to make the rallying cry
over some measure affecting. English
the interest OF the English. and keep
Home Rule and Ireland out OF sight.
But that Will not work. l can see no
possible English measure on which they
can go before the country and besides
the Irish would not submit TO having
their Home Rule scheme put out Of
sight.
"They would demand that their meas
ure be made the chief issue, n II not.
would desert Mr. Gladstone's standard.
1T has been the history OF British
politics for the past forty years that no
Parliament, and I think that will re-
main r In the present case. ! believe
that at the next general election Glad
stones party viii lose. and more than
that, by a greater sweep, than that by
which II came into power"
Mr., Chamberlain said the English peo-
pie were taking a great interest in the
much as the people of this country do.
He said he knew Lord Dunraven very
well. that he Is an able and energetic
man. and has a reputation In England OF
having done much for labor men.
Mr.. Chamberlain said he would like
to see the yacht race, but would be un-
able to.
In regard to his movements while here
Mr. n mharlnin said he rnul1 give no
definite programme.
II am quite in the hands OF my wife, +"
he ~laughingly declared, and shall be
ably remain at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
for a few days. and then visit my wife's
relatives in Salem. Mass.
a flying trip to Philadelphia will pre-.
cede our visit to the Worlds Fair. II
we get there.
Il must return to England in time for
witch begins Nov. Q, so our stay in
America will be limited to about three
weeks"
Mr.. Chamberlain said he wished to
correct a statement he had seen In print
relative to his having n monopoly OF
the pointed screw business in England.
unfortunately | have not n monopoly
OF anything in Particular he said, and
teen years"
Both OF Mr.. Chamberlain's sons tower
head and shoulders above their father,
dlcted brilliant future, bears a striking
resemblance to his father. He has also
acquired his fathers remarkable power
OF holding II monocle in place without
the appearance Of effort,
Mr., Neville Chamberlain forgoes the
eye-Sass and is much more quiet In
his appearance. The celebrated states
the pier by her youthful appearance and
rosy cheeks.
She wore a combination gown made up
OF a black serge skirt. black and green
striped silk bodice, with IA big black
satin bow at the waist line. She also
wore a light brown coat with eXagger-
ated leg-of-mutton sleeves. A light
brown straw hat, trimmed with red
flowers, green foliage and brown ribbon
bows, completed her costume.
The party left the dock for the Fifth