New-York tribune., 1895-12-22


ton in which IT has been since the collapse of the
mining speculation The bears went to work,
and there was a eharp decline. Nearly all the
London journals refer to the few failures In Wall
Street yesterday as the first fruits OF Mr.. Cleve-
lands policy "The Tines being almost cynical
In its sarcasms over his financial message. which,
IL says. dealt with a catastrophe directly pro-
duced by his Venezuela message. "The News
and other journals are equally quick to point
moral indeed II is noticeable especially since the
appointment OF the commission has been sane
toned by both houses Of Congress. that the Eng
glish press refers TO the whole policy as Mr.
Cleveland's the view generally taken this morn
ing being that the Republican leaders have con-
cluded to le; him bear the whole responsibility
for II.
The weekly reviews have the most kindly and
judicious articles on the Venezuela message.
THE Economist" says that the best ground for
hope consists in the total absence Of passion on
this side. where the very idea Of war between
English-speaking peoples is held to be unworthy
Of the civilization and ideas accepted In both
countries by all their foremost minds. Trained
diplomatists 1t adds are not in the highest credit
after their failure in Turkey. but they are more
competent than unframed rulers to avoid giving
the peace of the world such shock as Mr.. Cleve-
land has inflicted. THE Spectator closes just
and friendly article by refusing to believe that
the American people desire war. I'VE are aoso-
lutely certain it says, that no section OF our
own people will regard it with any feeling but
one OF horror and detestation. To Englishmen,
war with America is civil war, which, unless
driven TO It by direct menaces to their own terri
tory, they will never commence"
Apart from the Venezuela question. there is
neither diplomacy nor politics this week. The
Duke Of Devonshire has been pouring cold water
on various safe subjects; all other speeches are
like the wind blowing in broken chimney-pot
Mr.. Chamberlain, who goes to windsor so often
that he is now known as the court faVorite, mas
not entirely retired from Socialist politics. he
has not been speaking on the subject, but nve-
line letter has been drawn from him In favor OF
old age pensions to which he devoted considerable
attention during the recent political canvass
He still affects great interest in 1t. and expresses
the hope that the Government may be able TO
adopt the suggestion that a commission be ap-
pointed 10 examine the question in all its bear
ings with view to legislation. About seven re-
ports from commissions Of this kind have already
been presented and he now asks for another as
a convenient method Of dropping the whole sub
ject There will be no old-age pensions under the
present Government
Mr.. Hall Caine has come up to London from the
Isle OF Man TO make personal report to the Co
lonial Office the results of his consultations
with Canadian officials regarding copyright. he
expects that the compromise will be carried INTO
effect, sinca it no longer meets with serious oppo-
sition from any quarter He speaks most warm
" of Sir Charles Tupper. and hopes that the Ca
madam Government will pass modified act be-
fore the dissolution Of Parliament
Sir Joseph Renals, late Lord Mayor, has
sailed for Australia with Lady Renals. HIS
last guest at the Mansion House. Mr.. Barnato
was at the station with large company to see
him off.
Two Liberal leaders, Mr.. James Bryce and
Mr. Arnold Morley will soon return to Eng
land; one from South Africa, the other from
Constantinople where he was the guest of the
British Ambassador. '-s.
The Countess de Bremonts libel suit against
Mr.. w. s. Gilbert has been one Of the pleas
antries Of gloomy week She wrote a
journalist asking him to allow her an interview
with him professionally He tried TO put her
of by demanding twenty guneas an entrance
fee She replied with sarcasm that she hoped
to have the pleasure of writing his obituary
for nothing. She had given him Roland for
his Oliver but, bright man as he is, he did not
take the Joke easily He wrote a letter to her
employer urging that sharp eye should be
kept upon her. and commented upon her dis
cretion amiability and title. she sued him for
libel mainly for referring to her as n lady who
styled herself the Countess de Fremont, but
lost her case after having her verse and art
advertised in court. and having the privilege
Of an interview With Mr. Gilbert in the Witness
box instead of coffin. The Lord Chief Justice
referred to interviews as one of the plaques Of
modern society 1t must be an established Eng
lish institution IL the courts take cognizance
Of IL.
A police Justice has been found who decides
that hogging girls in boarding schools is not
legal unless the Gaming Is confined 20 the hand.
Chelsea girl Of thirteen. who had been un-
usually troublesome, was laid on the table and
nogged on the back, some strokes falling on the
bare flesh. Five stalwart teachers co-operated
In administering the punishment The Justice
asserted that it would have been proper pro-
cedure for a bad boy. but that the law did not
permit girls TO be punished 50 roughly. 1t is
evident that religious education is not the only
thing that needs revision In English schools.
Christmas novelties are promised at many
theatres Cinderella" at the Drury Lane and
Robinson Crusoe" at the Lyceum are the
best holiday pantomimes. but there are many
more Cheer Boys Cheer!" has received a
new lease OF life at the Olympic. The Adelphi
reopens tonight with military drama en-
titled 'One OF the Best" and on Monday
Tommy Atkins will be seen at the Duke Of
Yorks. Romeo and Juliet" will be Withdrawn
this afternoon, after thirteen weeks run,
with an average business of $500 night, and
a net profit. as announced, of $4,000. Mr..
Forbes Robertson and Mrs. Patrick Campbell
will reappear in January in a new play by Mr..
Henry Arthur Jones' entitled Michael and
His Lost Angel" Seats for "Trilby" have been
booked long way ahead. the popularity of the
play showing signs of decline.
The usual complaints are made Of an excep-
4ionally l1ht Christnas trade hut the shnns