New-York tribune., 1895-10-13

cussed but neither the papers nor the audresses
wore definite in their proposals for common
basis of action on the part OF denonhha''o"''
schools for obtaining a larger measure OF o'a'e
aid All references to Cardinal Vaughan 'eN'"'
suggestion were cordial, but clergy ana as nv"
alike refrained from committing themselves w
any policy In advance Of the close OF the iaoo'S -
the Archbishop Of CanterbUry's secret cOhie'e"Oo'
Nearly all the speakers favored direct ala i'o''
the Treasury for voluntary schools in preference
70 help from the rates. They were wise' io' anu
from the rates will involve the regulation anu
supervision Of religious schools by local poaros'
which is the last thing wanted by the friehas oi
eectarian education
The most learned paper OF the congress ""'
that by Professor Sayce on THE Authori'ysi lhe
Bible as Affected by Recent Researches Inc
raper which was most original in form and elo-
ouent in delivery was that of the Bishop OF feter-
borough on "The National Church During the
Middle Ages" Dry as the subject was he kept
large audience In a constant uproar OF applause
and merriment by his brilliant epigrams' rae!
style and luminous common-sense. Bishop herzos
continued the discussion with less success. the
subiect which excited the sharpest debate was
..The Hindrances to Christian Unity, In relation
"a the Nonconformists. the Church OF Rome ana
the churches in the East Canon GARNER canon
Hammond and the Bishop of Coventry were 'ne
chief essayists under this Lead. but do%eh VI
more speakers followed them, ana ainehiues were
exchanged between the Ritualists ana 10"
Churchmen with candor and energy Loru nan
fax's services as peacemaker between bheia"u
and Rome were sharply condemned by the Dean
of Norwich as the work of an oihcious la!ihan
who had not consulted the Episcopal bench Inc
report was instantly made that the sacerdotahsh
Of which so much had been said was reVeaied a'
last at a layman's energy in taking the inltiauNe
I'm the work of the Church. There were some uii-
nleasant episodes. such as outcries from religious
fanatics against High Churchmen and the display
OF banners and sidewalk inscriptions hostile to
compromise with the Papacy, but the Congress as
a whole was of broad and tolerant spirit Every
one was allowed to state his from his own
noint of view whether Protestant monk In a
black cowl with shaven head or Evangel OF the
Low Church. with a morbid dread that the work
of the martyrs would soon be undone by candies
incense and prayers for the dead. The curates
made another effort to form trades-union' Dut
the meeting not well attended
The rain fell on the lust at the Norwich Church
Congress and on the unjust at Newmarket-ahd
something colder than rain on the betting-ring
The Prince OF Wales's horse remained the favorite
for the Cesarewitch up to the last moment, even
with a heavy handicap, but there were three
horses in front OF him at the finish. The winner
Rockdov~ had been beaten four times during the
season. the last time only five days before out she
surprised everybody by going better over longer
course Hers was not popular victory ior one
OF the closing events OF the season. ana the losers
united in 1leploring the system of weights which
carried many the best horses out of the race and
tended to discredit the great autumn handicap
The grumblers will forget all this next year II the
favorite wins.
The cool rainy weather is bringing all sport to
an end except the late shooting THE Fields
sporting editor is unwilling 60 take an october
vacation and find greatly needed rest, for ne Is
seriously disturbed by Mr.. Roses challenge, which
he SAYS puts Lord Dunraven in the wrong and
makes English yachtsmen sit up and stare at
each other over the strange conduct OF the RoyaI
Yacht Club in backing a challenge from an
American banker. 1t is certainly queer that Mr.
Rose should be a good Engshman when racing
horses on English tracks but an American banker
when he challenges for the cup If he were TO win
the cup next year he would be a good enough Eng
lishman TO suit the cynic OF The Field
Lord sackvie's attack on President Cleveland
end Ambassador Bayard attracts little attention
in London The publication Of the pamphlet story
in New-York is regarded by Americans here as an
ingenious move the part OF Mr. Bayards
friends to restore his impaired prestige in his own
country The Sackville incident had been for
gotten in England. Mr.. Cleveland Is an American
President identified with English policies Mr..
Bayard, as Ambassador, gives the Foreign Once
no trouble and he is always ready to lay corner
stones and make amiabe speeches. Lord Sack
ville's datribe interests London less than Mrs.
~ of stolen
sapphires.
Mr.. William Winter returned on Monday from
Scotland and Stratford in improved health and
excellent spirits. HI has the best plays
running In London. including Romeo and Juliet"
at the Lyceum. His judgment OF Mrs. Campbers
Juliet is favorable in the first two acts, but he
considers her lacking In tragic power In the potion
scene and critcises her method Of killing herself.
He sailed to-day by the American liner New
York after spending day on the coast With Mr..
Arthur Cecil Mrs. Boucicault and Mr.. William
Blakeley he was among The mourners at the
funeral on Thursday of his old friend the once
distinguished actress, Ada Cavendish. The Eng
lish burial service was read in St Georges Chapel.
The choir sang Newmar's famous hymn, and the
organist PLAYED 1.-The Dead March in Saul Not
more than fifty persons were present. This ac-
tress when In her prime was one OF the most beau
tful women on the stage. Her pest parts were
Miss CIVIL, and Mercy Merrick: she was also ad-
mirable as Beatrice.
The Rev. John B Devins sailed to-day for New
York by the American Line. after vacation
largely devoted to the study Of social problems,
such as labor for the unemployed. wholesome food
and better lodgings for the poorest classes and
improved dwellings for working people lie found
much in Budapest TO interest him as a worker and
reforrner in the East Side OF New-York and in
stead Of seeing the town shows of London he has
been inspecting its model tenements and chari-
table institutions and learning how 10 stimulate
self.support among the large cass Of dcpendent