New-York tribune., 1894-04-29
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in the country. His view does not travel much
bevond the walls of the Palace of Westminster
The resolution for appointing a Scotch Grand
Committee was finally carried last night by 20
majority. Various concessions to hostile crtti-
cism have been made without disarmng the OPP
position but with the clear effect of reducing the
usefulness of the committee from the Scotch
point of view. to a minimum. The majority sank
to 25 owing TO Parnellte and three Welsh abb
stentions This is the practical comment Of the
Welsh irreconcilables on Mr. Asquith's bill.
Then Sir George Trevelyan introduced Scotch
Local Government bill. This Is an admlnistra-
tive measure designed TO give Scotland a sys-
tenn of local self-government analogous to that
which now exists in England. 1t raises contro-
versies, however, and will not be passed just yet
The other important Parliamentary event of
the week is the second reading, by 81 majority,
of an eight hours miners bill. 1t is not Gov
ernment bill the Ministry being divided though
with large majority for eight hours, and VIII
hardly get beyond the present stage
There has been a very bad agrarian murder
in County Cork which has given rise to ques-
tions in the House OF Commons. put and pressed
amid the obvious impatence Of the Irish Nation
alists There was conversation last night in
the House Of Lords, when Lord Monkswell said.
fairly enough that a single murder not
sufficient reason for reversing the policy Of the
Government Lord Spencer. questioned about
boycotting and the recent advocacy Of It by Mr..
Dillon and other Nationalist leaders. dsclaimed
all responsibility for Mr.. Dillon and declared
most plainly on behalf Of the Ministers that they
detested boycotting.
Sir Charles Russels acceptance OF Lordship
+l,a 10, ord
surprises the public, and to some extent the pro-
fession 1t is computed that he sacrifices one
third Of his income. He sacrifices his political
career which was dear TO him. though his sue
cess in the House or on the platform has never
eclipsed his success a; the bar. He sacrifces
or at least suppresses for the time. his ambition
for still higher place. that Of Lord Chief JUS
tice of England which Lord Coleridge shows
inclination 10 relinqulsh. He sacrifices position
at the bar which was unique for there, In a large
sense. he had no rival. He sacrifices immense
influence There are reasons FOR all these sacri-
fees into which I cannot enter here. 1t IL
enough to say that the greatest English advocate
Of modern times thinks II expedent TO accept
post which. though one Of great dignity brings
the active and fruitful par, Of his life TO close.
while he is still in the prime Of his great powers.
This week. Mr swinburne's "Astrophel' comes "a
a convincing proof that neither the freshness nor
the vigor OF this writer's genius is impaired; nor
his mastery Of the secrets OF verse and the
secrets OF beauty Lord Wolseleys "Marbor
oltgh' Is but an instament. and does not reach
the great period of his hero's career 1t Is thus
far a study OF the early life and times Of the
great soldier too often in a tone OF undiscrimi-
mating penegyric. but distinguished by genuine
insight into political and social history and by a
literary power greater than Lord Wolseley had
been supposed to possess.
An old play. rewritten by Mr.. Sydney Grundy.
was produced at the Haymarket Theatre on
Wednesday under the title "A Bunch Of Vioets" "
1t has been rewritten the up-to-date principle
with new Incidents and new dialogue. relating to
the Lberator failure. to Socialism. 10 the sons
of toll, to Mr. Ibsen and TO other topics Of tho
moment. Like most new newly adapted
pieces OF recent days II Is extremely sombre and
ends with tragedy. 1t has. however. dra-
matte motive and some strength ana vitality.
Far more remarkable than the play Is the act;
ing. Mr. Bcerbohm Tree plays character not
new to him. one Of tlose complex personalities
OF modern lfe In which he has always shown an
originality and force peculiar to himself and
never more than now Mr.. Grundy's Sir
Philip Marchant Is a rather poor creature; Mr.
Trees Is full OF traits which sprung from the
actor. not the author. lie made hts villain
impressive and picturesque. Mrs. Tree but the
other day was delighting her audiences by the
freshness and simplicity Of part in which |
she had to be and girlish and not
much more. She now plays a woman to whom
innocence Is hardly even memory. adven- |
turess Of the worst type. Her performance OF
Isl We ri ia had
Mrs. Tree shown herself possessed Of such var-
Gus powers. OF such passion. Of such aDdaclty. |
or acted in 20 finished style She divided with |
her husband the honOrs OF the evening.
q. W. S.