New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-23
At sight. and reproachcd for kicking Members OF
Parliament into the street!


cious Member of Parliament who wanted
information respecting Sir Julian Pauncefotes
action In signing the complimentary resolution
OF the passengers about the maiden voyage Of the
St Louis. The nqusitive member contended
that II the British Ambassador had put his name
to n declaration tina; the st. Louis had demon
strated under American auspices the Inaugural
ton OF a the history OF ocean traf1c,
he ought to be required either to subsiantate his
assertion or to withdraw his name from the reso-
luton; otherwise he would be advertising for
eign company at the expense OF the British
steamship companies. One journal facetiously
attempts a parallel between Sir Julians signing
Of the resolution and Lord Sackvilles certificate
Of character for the first Cleveland Admnstra-
ton. The Ambassador has been going to Ascot,
dining with Mr. Bayard. and acting as though
there was nothing his mind The diplomatic
incident may be regarded as already closed.
The temperance assemblies have been immense
and influential gatherings. Two great bodies OF
workers the National British Women's Associa-
ton and the Worlds Womens Christian Temper
ance Union have combined their forces and at
least twenty-five other organizations have also
taken part in the proceedings. which have drawn
large and enthusiastic audiences, although the
rress has given them meagre and unsatisfactory
during the opening sessions but in the most i'm
portant meeting in Albert Hall, attended by 10000
people the main purpose of the really wonderful
demonstration was clearly disclosed. THIS pur-
pose was the promotion Of moral and social re-
form through the systematic corporation OF
women throughout the world. Practical evidence
OF this general object was offered in the polySlot
petition estimated to be eight miles long. ana 10
contain over 1000 900 signatures from fifty coun-
tries 1t was draped and festooned around the
platform and amphitheatre. with many great
rolls piled up in conspicuous places. After this
exhibition there ought to be no doubt bat the
new woman whatever else she may be or do, Is
strong for temperance
Lady Henry Somerset and Miss Willard were
the leaders Of this demonstration, and mace
wholesome womanly speeches. Hardly less con-
spicuous were Mother Stewart the leader OF the
Ohio crusade, and Nine. AEtoinette Sterling, VINO
sang with fine effect There was much that was
spectacular in The demonstration. with a con-
tingent OF total-abstinence sailors from the Royal
Navy a whte-ribbOned choir Of young women
In blue gowns and representative temperance
societies in the national costumes Of many coun-
tries: but these details enlivened the proceed
ings pleased the audience and were not laughed
at Perhaps the best evidence of the progress
OF the temperance cause was the respect with
which this unique gathering Of earnest women
from England. America and the rest OF the world
was regarded by one of the largest assemblies
ever seen in a London hall II is doubtful
whether this temperance congress Will save the
Local Veto bill now before Parliament. but II
can hardly fail to encourage women throughout
Christendom to take more active interest In
social reforms Lady Henry Somerset predicts
that the coming woman will be earnest and true
as well as enfranchised. and that her supreme
quality will be motherliness. This is reassur-
Ing forecast. after the alarming portraits OF the
new woman given by playwrights and noVehs's
in their morbid studies of social problems. The
next interna tional gathering will be the Rail
WAY Congress at the Imperial Institute next
week
Mr. E. r. Kennedy in Acknowledgment CT
courtesies received from many English friends,
gave a novel reception and entertainment In
the parlors Of the Royal Palace Hotel on Thurs
day night. This familiar talk on Ameri-
can scenery and cities illustrated by nearly
200 lantern slides. The entertainment opened
with reference to the anniversary Of the
Queens accession to the throne and the dis
play of Her Majesty's portrait on the screen.
Then followed views of natural scenery, char
acteristic American institutions like the tall
buildings the Fall River steamers drawing
room cars and elevated railways, which the
hundred guests present at the entertainment
greatly enjoyed. Mr.. f. F. Beddall moved a
vote of thanks in felictous speech, and 1t was
heartily carried. General John b. Woodward,
president Of the Brooklyn Institute, was 30
delighted with this method Of acknowledging
hospitality that he has borrowed the lantern
slides and will entertain In the same way his
friends In South America. whittier he goes next
week for a prolonged journey.
The weather has been remarkably favorable
for driving and coaching the last few weeks
and hundreds OF American tourists are taking
advantage OF 1t. Thei: gain is the farmers
loss: lack OF rain is proving ruinous to agri
cultural interests. The hay crop is partia
failure and all grain crops suffering from the
drouth, which is most severe in the midland
counties, where the water supply OF Brming
ham and other cities is already very low Th'
Avon is dried I'D at Stratford so that people
can walk over the bed OF the stream. The wate
famine is serious menace to the welfare O
many portions OF England. Pasturage for sheer
and cattle is very meagre.
One result Of the races OF the horseess car
riages in France has beer. the introduction Of {
measure in Parliament for modifying the regu
lations imposed by the law upon carriages pro
PEELED by other motors than horsepower. Grea
curiosity has been excited by the sudden popu
larity in France Of vehicles propelled by gas
petroleum and steam. Engshmen do not wan
TO fall too far behind the times. yet they ar
sceptcal respecting the possibility OF utilizn
these new carriages ordinary city street
and country roads.
There are no signs Of any decline in the interes
taken In wheeling in England. Bicycles are cor
stantly met with In everycountry road, and Batter
sea Park is thronged daily with men and wome
devoted to this sport. Coaching parties having IN
hest facilities for watching the road. report tina
the popularity OF wheeling is steadily increasinf
While originally fashionable pastme, in whic
neonle Of wealth and leisure engaged, II is now
common form OF recreation among all classes.
Ascot week was one Of uninterrupted sunshine
The Ia dies were never more extensively and taste