New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-26

fusion, but there will probably be coantion
Government II the Unionists carry the general
elections, ana he will not be outside
News from Japan is contradictory. but the
Government clearly have not settled their price
FOR evacuatng the Liau-Tong peninsula and have
rejected the proposal reconsider the cession OF
Formosa.
There are few signs of popular support Of the
agitation in England in favor of Armenian Chris
tians Lord Rosebery received delegation
courteously with the usual commonplace express
slons. Lord Salisbury's references to the subject
IN his Bradford speech were Unexpectedly feeble.
He attributed the atrocities to the civil war al
vavs raging In Armenia: doubted II the troops
xvere directly responsible and exonerated the
Sultan from completely. He considered II I'M
possible that the three Powers should employ
force and apprehended that the threat OF IL
might involve the expulsion OF all Armeniihs
The Sultan is playing the old game OF mah"ie
a show Of hesitation in accepting the REFORM
scheme which England. France and RUSSIA pre-
sented The Porte will renew promises which
have been repudated repeatedly. II can 90 '"iS
easily as the Russian scheme contains ho'hihs
which has not been repeatedly promised pu'
never carried out
NJ. Lockroy's election to the presidency OF 'he
pudyet Commission is a declaration of war
against the Rbot Ministry. whose proposal 10
tax domestic servants is unpopular NJ Ripot Is
n good fighter. with strong men around him. out
4, "a not nrobabe that ne can hold his grouhu
long in a Ministry distinctly weakened by 'he
orpanization of a Budget Commission hostile 10
us financial administration. 1t is idle TO con-
iacture whether the acceptance Of the invitation
n Kiel and the participation of France Win
Germany and Russia in diplomatic lntrlsues
against Japan have had anything to do with as
crediting the Ministry. France is not prepaie'
m hear an income tax, and expects the MIL
,sters 10 supply deficits of revenue by methous
less inouisitorial There Is a growing feehns 'h"'
the Madagascar expedition. already very cosby
has been ill-advised.
London is wholly given up to gayety this week
The town is full to overlooking; the "ea'her Is
fine at the close. as it ordinarily is on the
Oroer.e birthday There is 4 bewildering array
Of tournaments. banquets, Royal functions ana
narties. Yesterday the Queen witnessed al
Windsor the ceremony Of guard-mounting with
tho trooning of the coors in the quadrangle OF
the castle She attended last evening perform
ancc of 81, Trovatore' in the Waterloo Chamber
nv the Royal Opera Company from CoVeht
Garden review Of the troops OF the Aioershol
division was he'd by the Duke OF Connaugh' ."
Iaffan's Plain. The official celebration Oh tne
Queens birthday was opened this morning WIN
the brilliant spectacle of the Horse 'uarus
parade. attended by all the members OF 'he
roval family now in London, and by an Aishah
prince The trooping of the colors was foiioweo
by the inspection Of the Civil Service Rines al
Chelsea Barracks by the Prince Of Wales. the
meet Of the Coaching Club in Hyde Park ana
fpll-dress dinners at the various Government
offices. Vast crowds have witnessed the splendid
ceremonies of this stately holiday
The most interesting feature Of the distriou-
ton Of birthday honors is the list of new Knights
with Mr. Henry Irvings name among thenl'
This recognition Of the dignity OF dramatic art
marks the emancipation of the craft from the
traditions Of social ostracism which excluded
actors from State honors Mr.. Walter Besant.
Mr. " NJ Conway. Mr. Lewis Morris and DR..
William Howard Russell were also admitted to
the honor OF knighthood. Baronetcies. decora-
fans promotions and other honors form large
miscellaneous Job lot apportioned with political
dexteritv The promotion of Lord Roberts to the
rank of Field Marshal Il one OF the best de-
served honors.
Shah Zada Nasrulla Khan was received at
Portsmouth by the naval and military authori-
ties. After the review Of the garrison he was
brought 10. London. where he was received by
Lord Darlington and the Secretary Of state for
India at Victoria Station. and driven to Dorches-
ter House. Thousands Of spectators witnessed
his arrival. He has been the central figure in to-
DAYS ceremonials The Ameers sons first ap-
oearance was in picturesque dark blue uniform
made by London tailor and dispatched long ago
to Cabul. Subsequently he was seen in a scarlet
lid NTH
Mr.. and Mrs Whitelaw Reid arrived on Thurs
day from Paris. where they passed an enjoyable
fortnight. They have gone 70 country house
over Sunday. but will remain in London another
week. also paying visits to Cambridge and else
where and sailing on the NewYork on June l.
Their desert journey in Arabia and that in North
ern Syria were not without adventures, and their
"reminiscences are interesting.
Mr. Smalleys departure from London was wit
messed on Wednesday by Mr. Alma Tadema and
many friends. One journal refers to his judg
ments on men and events as not only models OF
English prose but as characterized by pene-
trating judgment that has rarely proved errone-
Gus The same journal adds that It will be inter
esting TO rote If Mr. Smaey can succeed in Gre
atine in England 1.-THE of the interest in things
American that he has for long a period success
fully reused ir the United States with regard to
British affairs
Mr.. W. W. Appleton sailed on the same steamer
for New-York after his annual holiday in Lon
DON where he ia now a familiar figure in liter
airy circles He greatly enjoyed the visit to Paris
with Mr. Hall Game and Mr. George W. Sheldon.
NJ Daudet returns to Paris on Monday after
meeting the most distinguished Englishmcn In
public life and saying many characteristic things
about London.
Mr.. Gladstone is in London, the guest Of Lord
Rendel His health is said 10 be good but his
sight IS gradually failing. letters and books being
now read TO him systematically
Lord Dunraven's yacht IL about to be
launched In the Clyde. The secrets of It's design
and construction are still closely guarded Brit
ish zach tsmen are less confident OF winning the