The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-22
THE GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.
Some Political Ambitions Of Ward
MCAlliSteT.
dolph's Royal Coach and the I'M
mortality of Horses and DOGS.


New York, July 2l.-It is curious fact
that society news and labor news grow
interesting spontaneously At the time
when the air of New York was full of the
mutterings of industrial war the most
elaborate social affairs were beng
planned, and these plans will have their
fruition when the autumn and winter
Cayeties begin. Mrs. Paran Stevens,
who has barely reached the metropolis
after a trip abroad has, indeed, lately re-
marked that social affairs are like cam
paigns, inasmuch as they have to be
planned far ahead. The coming Astor
ball, although far in the future, has been,
so to speak, scheduled this long while, in
so far as the guests, the interior decora-
tions and the what not are concerned.
AT the same time has proceeded move
ment among the workingmen which re-
ceived its inception sometime before the
memorable strikes begun. Ward McAlllS-
Ter is responsible for the great interest
taken by society in the industrial stu
alton, and he recently pointed out that
the two diverse elements seem to be
active together. AT any rate, the labor
situation is intelligently discussed at the
affairs of the socially powerful, fact
which is known to few, apparently, but
which indicates that the upper ten in
New York and elsewhere are more alive
to the signs of the times than some would
have it supposed.
It is is these facts which give color Of
truth of the assertions that Ward Nc
Allister is preparing to take an active
part in politics. Whether he will run for
ONCE is not known yet, but Mr.. McAllis-
ter not unfavorably regarded by the
working classes, since he has said some
things favorable to them of late Meal
lister is writing treatise on American
politics now which is to be brought out
soon after his trip to Europe, assuming
that the trip is taken.
BOMBS ON STEAMERS.
That was rather silly alarm which
perVaded the purlieus of an ocean liner
when a rumor got about that an anarchist
had stolen aboard and hidden bombs
where they would do the most harm to
one of the passengerS-an enemy of labor,
as they say in industrial circles. The
possibility of some light headed person
getting aboard one OF the greatest steam
ships is very slight that is if he be in any
way enthusiastically inclined and disposed
TO cause an explosion aboard ship A
bomb would do lots of damage,'o of course,
but there would be no opportunity for let
ting it off in an effective way. The whole
idea of letting anarchist bombs off board
ship is due to the CHASTITY Imagination of
some incendiary orators.
There is one feature of the scare over
the anarchists which rather annoys those
In authority. This is the we'll defined fear
of many persons that the anarchists have
a moro or less regular organization, and
actively participate in the bomb throw
ings which occur from time to time. The
police of New York scout all such notions.
1t is doubtful if in all its history the me-
tropolls has ever had a really preconcerted
anarchist outrage, or even the proba bility
of one.
Now, however, the laboring men have
taken up the cry of anarchist and the
term is applied TO Pullman, Carnegie and
various employers of labor on a large
scale. The platform orators hurl the term
at these capitalists very freely, and the
capitalists in turn apply it to the labor
leaders.
cHURcHILL's COMPLIMENT.
There is one graceful thing which can
be laid to the door of Lord Randolph
Churchill on the occasion of his stay in
New York, assuming that graceful things
are laid at peoples doors. He took occa-
sion to find out what it would cost him to
have built here fine coach, which, were
it more modest, would be styled baby
carriage. He means to have one built
after a very elaborate design, and to pre-
sent it with his compliments to the new
heir to the throne of England the son Of
the Duke of York. The carriage
when completed will cost his
lordship at least $4,000, and is the most
expensive thing in its way that has ever
been put together. When it will be built
is an undetermined matter, but the de-
signs sent to Lord Churchill will take
time to realize in fact. One of them much
impressed the would be donor and con-
sisted OF a canopy, not unlike the hang
ings over royal beds, with high wheels
and instead of handles for it to be wheeled
along, it had clasps at the side. The fur
nishings of the vehicle are to be Of the
most elaborate description, and it is
hardly likely that the affair will be com
pleted for some time to come.
Another design is for what may be
termed royal cradle, and it Is possible
that that, too. may catch the fancy of the
British aristocrat. AT any rate, it shows
that he thinks New York can do some
thing in that line when ne requests the
tradesmen here to see what they can let
him have.
1t requires some peculiar procedure to
have these gifts accepted III the name Of
royal infants. Were not Mr.. Churchill a
personal friend of royalty it would not be
received at all, but, as it is, the little heir
TO great throne will, no doubt, sleep
peacefully in time beneath the elaborate
superstructure of the tapestry. For the
coach is not merely for the babe to ride
in, but to slumber in as well, and he can
be moved about even in the arms of Nor
pheus. Lord Randolph is still very indis-
posed.
GoMPERs HAS WORD.
To many the language of the labor lead
ers OF the country has been, during the
progress of the strike, something in the
nature Of a revelation. The assertions
which they so constantly make that a
social revolution is almost on the eve of
commencement has usually been attrib-
uted to the excitement of strike on a
colossal scale. Now, however. these ut
terances are characteristic of every man
who leads wage earners in whatever ca
pacity. Samuel Gompers, long deemed
tie most conservative of the rulers of
labor organil atoms, has joined the chorus.
He declared, at the headquarters of the
federation, that the prospects before the
country during these closing years of the
century indicate a great social upheaval,
which may be violent, or which may be
peaceful, but which at any rate will have
beginning. In his opinion, there has de-
velOped a strong class feeling as result
of the tendencies of the industrial situa-
ton. He is strongly in favor of govern
ment ownership of railroads. and declared
that the workingmen of the country are
eager for such a contamination. too.
Moreover, he said that the ownership of