New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02
(BY CABLE TO TIE TRIDUNE.l
cspuyiqht; 1925: BIZ the Tribuns Assoefdtion

ington President Cleveland Is the central hgure
In American politics for English eyes; his heuten
ants do not receive the attention they deserve
The American Embassy promptly ordered ths
flags at half-mast. Mr.. Bayard abandoned Ms
ENGAGEMENTS for the Derby and the State ball az
buckingham Palace. No receptions have been
held this week by him by the Secretary o.
Legation.
The appointment Of Mr. Greshams successor
is awaited here with languid interest. Engiisn
opinion assumes that Mr.. Cleveland Is respon-
sib.e for the diplomacy Of the Administration
and considers him SAFE far British inter-
ests are concerned. No burning questions are at
issue between the two Governments Some un-
settled controversies remain, but nothing that
threatens to disturb the harmonious relations OF
the two countries
The Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury ar
rived In London on Wednesday night. He was
coseted with Mr.. Bayard next morning and
started for Lombard Street with a burst OK
American energy hardly suited to this weeks
hot weather He informed me that ne might De
In London q MONTH and seemed disposed TO make
his official business a mystery, but II Is generally
known that he Is here TO complete arrangements
with the syndicate which took the last issue OK
bonds It is not understood why his stay Is SO
protracted
The bimetalists have not yet acted upon BIZ
William Harcourts uncompromising letter TO the
Gold Standard Defence Association. II they ad-
dress him on the subject ne will undoubtedly re-
iterate his views: for on financial questions ne
has the courage OF his convictions. The present
Government will adhere firmly TO the single so'o
standard and will give no countenance 10 any
change in the monetary system The ieaoers OK
tho new association for the defence Of the gold
rrrvfn and
Peel. the latter grandson of the repeater Of the
Corn laws They profess 10 regard bimetaii'sm
as form Of protection as It's object Is to raise
nr,ces artiflcial.y but admit that their own puss
nose is 10 protect English investors who havO
lent money 70 borrowers all over the world ao9
must have gold payments OF principal and inter
est.
The American and italian fleets which are -
visit Kiel attracting considerable attention q
Southampton. While the American squadroa
does not include a battleship. II Is made up a
representatiye ships the best Of t.Ieir class Tos
italian squadron when complete Will nave ~
least four battleships. In the naval review ss
K,el will be twenty battleships and 100 other yes
coils Of all classes. The American squadron Is ex-
pected to sail for Kiel before the close OF nexs
pected to sail for Ke before the close OF next week
The English have launched this week warsmp
100 feet longer than any other vessel IN their
navy. and another great batteship is almost
ready for launching at Portsmouth.
Parliament adjourned yesterday for the Whit
suntde recess after stagnant week Sir William
Harcourt has led the House with dexterity ana
consummate ability from the opening OF the ses-
sion and Is justly entitled to vacation httio
progress has been made with the Welsh Discs
AZ b,. O.
RES bill are improving. Mr.. Morley made an ef-
fcctive speech at Newcastle which raised the
snirlts OF the Liberals for brief space. He ven-
tured 10 predict that the reform measures anect-
ing England Scotland and Ireland would be
passed before the end OF the year His optimism
IS not shared by his Liberal colleagues. who are
disappointed by the West Edinburgh election
where the Unionst majority was materially IN
creased and are apprehending disaster In the
Highlands Mr.. Chamberlans speech at Birming-
ham, again. was moderate In tone NO other
leader Is making equally adroit efforts TO con-
cilate public opinion and TO harmonize party ac-
ton.
The Derby may be considered political event.
since 1t offered signal proof OF Lord Roseoery's
astonishing good fortune. Sir visto had been
beaten in the Guineas by two OF his competitors,
and in the Newmarket Stakes by two more; but
he ran away from all four after being nearly the
last horse half over the course While the favor-
,tes were beating one another Sir Visto was jog
ging along at his own pace, and finally shot oy
them all and won the Prime Minister'S second
Derby The vast multitude was GREATNESS with
astonishment. Lord Rosebcry's reception was
cool When ne led the horse TO the weighing pad
dock the cheering forced and lacked hearu-
hess: but unlike Ladas. year ago, Sir Visto was
not earning money for the crowd OF betting men,
and that might have explained the decline OK
public sympathy STILL the race was his. either
by virtue Of the good judgment OF his Jockey or IN
consequence OF sheer luck. Apparently ne was
born to be Prime Minister and Derby winner.
From lack of other grounds of encouragement
his Liberal followers may make fetich OF hs
extraordinary good fortune.
Lord Rosebery will take another sea voyage
during the Whitsuntiie recess as his health.
while improving is not yet fully restored.
One OF the closing debates In the Commons
this week offers promise that the approaches 70
the Houses OF Parliament and Westminster AD-
hey from Charing Cross which are now un-
worthy Of the metropolis OF the world. VIII %
improved. 1t is a grand opportunity for work
Of the first Importance which will open faria-
ment-st and beautify the most impressive Sec
tion of London.
The brilliant episode Of Chitral is followed by
the usual controversy what shall be done
with the fresh conquest. Efforts to draw Sr
William Harcourt prematurey on the question
have failed, but 1t Is reasonably certain thae
Chitra will not be abandoned. but resoluteiy hed.
The northwestern frontier is extended 2oo miles
by the conquest. involving the necessity OF gov
crnng a bleak. barren country tenanted py par
barous, unmanag geable tribes. Strategicai reasons
will be urged for the continued occupation. and
after a brief interval OF vacillaton and uncer-
tainty that policy will be adopted The weary
Titan may be bending and staggering under his
burdens but he cannot take step backward.
The outrage at Jeddah on the Consus OF Eng
land. France and Russia Is a very serious anair'
Eight Bedouin assas assns fired into the consular