The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-03
TIE Il RFORM OF THAT. ENGLISH
BODY is BEING VIGOR-
OUSLY DISCUSSED.
A BILL TO THAT END MAY SOON
BE INTRODUCED.
Opposition to Baron Rothschild's Prop.
Csition to Locate Jewish Col
ony in Whitechapel-Opium
Den Frequented by the
Upper Ten.

London, Sept. 29.-(Copyrighted by the
Associated Press.) .)-Reform of the house
Of lords in the last two days became the
topic Of principal discussion. While
nothing may come of it Immediately or
in the near future, the vigor with which
! the subject is being handled by the press
and in public addresses indicates that the
/ heaven is working which will ultimately
4 give the house of lords at least some SEM
blance Of the representative character.
N The speech of the Marquis of London
4derry at banquet in Ripon last night,
Hin which he admitted the lords are sus-
fGeptible of improvement and expressed
the hope that the Unionists would grap-
pie that question. is heartily welcomed
by the Unionist press, and appeared to
confirm, the statement published in the
. Daily Chronicle yesterday morning that
they mediate the introduction of meas
ure for the reform of the house of lord.
IL is suggested however, that there is
possibility that this is another scheme
possibility from the circles dominated by
the Right Hon. Jos. Chamberlain, with
view to further "dishing" the radicals.
The latter, however, would consent to no
reform which would leave the lords in
existence for the purpose of modifying
bills adopted by the house of commons.
Ii is thought possible, however, that the
radicals might be induced to accept as an
alternative of abolition some, reform
measure which would leave the lords the
mere power of referendum to the people
regarding any bill which they might de-
cline to accept.
There is trouble in the Jewish colony
over ord Rothschild's scheme to build
colossal synagogue, clergy house and Jew
ish settlement in Whitechapel at cost
of 100000. Sir Samuel Montague de-
clares that he will fight the scheme to the
utmost Whitechapel is already congest-
ed with Jews and rents there are as high
as in Mayfair. 1t would be madness, says
Sir Samuel, while the government is med
itating anti-alien legislation, to attract
still more Jews to London. 1t would be
far be tier, he thinks, to try to induce
Jews 10 leave for homes in the colonies
beyond the ocean.
According to the Pelican, Upper Bo-
hemias latest craze is a gorgeous OPIUM
Ien uear Park Lane, which is also, the
,ape53 says, attracting many of the
ghest society people, including two
voung matrons whose names are house
hold words.
ii is stated that the Earl of Dufferin
will become secretary of state for Tor
eign affairs on the expiration of his term
as ambassador at Paris.
The Court Journal draws the attention
of nar1iaflent to a scandal which has al
ready been dealt with by Emperor Viii
liam That the expenses of regimental life
in Epcland renders it impossible for any
hut the wealthy to put their sons IN the
cavalry. The cavalry, it asserted, Is
ryoing 10 pieces because it's officers are
\ drawn from the idle rich, and the in
| gantry is in fair way to follow II tne
regulations are not modified so as TO en-
4 able the sons of other men TO ehter 'he
service. ,,, ;.,+o
Chas. Ross, whose name has come into
nrominance through his challenge to race
FOR Anerica's cup, is frst-class steepiie-
rhaser and names the yacht winch ne
nIonos4s to build after his favorite
broodmare. Distant Shore.
G,borh is much talk of Mr.. Chamberlain
inining the Castle club. Ii he snould 40
so his example is certain to De ionoWge9
bv many of his adherents, ana thls M Souiu
0itniuish the traditional political antag-
onisTn between the Carlton and the Ke-
form clubs. The latter organization Is
already becoming more OF a literary than
a political organization. ,.o,, hos
Tho extremely hot weather when mas
proyailad during the week has naturally
affected the attendance at the theaters.
Tho Iyceum, however, seems TO naye
scored a success with Forbes RoDlnson 90
rcy,,1l of "Romeo and Juliet" The gen
arai ", dict is that it is the best produc-
ton er seen in London, The critics
InV.nvrr are all at skies and sevens over
Mrs. Patrick Campbell's juliet, tho! though n
tho light of opinion seems to be against
her. It is asserted that she takes ,,,;tS tfS
ruoti3ral element and comparisons WIN
actresses who have made reputation IL III
the part are drawn to her e dlsa9Vahtase' al ~ &C.
\ paris dispatch to the STANDARD says