New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-14

must at least be admitted that when the catching
OF a crab by an excited oarsman Is made the basis
for cri1ce by rivals whose oars ar" all In
the wafer where they ought to be, the amenities
of craftsmanship have reached point OF refine
rncnt that Is fairly cherubic. Undoubtedly college
men ough; to row like gentlemen, and not take
unfair advantage Of an adversary but according
TO the rev canon Of ST. Johns Oxford. they ought
also to row like saints.
The Italian fee. has been received with marked
distinction at Portsmouth. where the Duke or
Genoa and his officers were entertained with
Iuncheons banquets garden parties balls ana
naval functions without number. The Queen at
Windsor also favored the Italian officers with her
hospitality and courteses These attentions are
entirely harmless and furnish no warrant for the
,ll.natured criticism OF certain French journaN.
While these amenities ard manocuvres nave
been in progress. the mcmcntocs OF the creates,
English naval hero have been advertised for SAFE
at Chrlsties The Treasury will probably puT-
chase the larger part Of this collection OF per-
sonal relics OF Lord Nelson His orders. medals
correspondence and private papers Will not be sold
to the highest bidder but transferred to the pos
session Of the British Museum
The adoption OF the principle OF arbtra lion ns a
means Of settling the dispute between France
and Brazil relative to the contested territory OF
Guiana, attracts less attention in England than
in America. A similar policy would bring to an
end long standing grievances OF Venezuela against
Great Britain.
Ambassador Eustis has been the victim Of al
enterprsing French journalist who presented n
book to him. talked with him three-quarters OF an
hour, and wrote sensational account OF the
conversation for the Figaro. American diplo-
on matters OF International policy. but they can
not be held responsible FOR private conversations
which are converted into newspaper copy without
their knowledge consent, although they may
be criticised for their indiscrctcn in being too
easily duped. Mr.. Eusts's reputation Of the in
teryiew placed the "Figaro's'' contributor on his
defence. but he made the fatal admission this; the
Ambassador might not have known that he was
talking with a Journalist. Negotiations are still!
In progress between the Embassy and the FL
caro- office. with the possibility that reparation
In some form will be required at the close. bat
astonishing things done in Paris.
Dr. Henry NJ Field who is now in London de-
scribes himself as a bird OF passage In this great
Babylon, staying only few days AMI fitting
away TO the Continent whence he will return 10
America late IT. August. He has many friends
here Lord Kelvin and Dean Farrar being among
them and rarely allows year to pass without
visiting Westminster Abbey. He accompanied
this year a large company Of saints, pilgrims and
singers who were to visit the historic scenes Of
Presbyteranism srd Calvinism. but since he
knows England and Scotland well. he prefers 10
unger In London until they are ready TO 60 TO
the Continent.
This pilgrimage Is very interesting one: the
party includes $50 Americans. mainly Presbyieri-
ans and Congregatonalists although denomna-
tional lines not sharply drawn. One-half o'
the party musicians and singers. and they are
hearing the best religious music wherever they
60 Last Sunday they began the circuit NJ Oxford
where special services were held for them in
the largest college chapels They are visiting all
the principal cathed ral towns in England and
listening to the best organs and chors The
greatest organists In London and the cathedral
towns are playing for their benefit
The remaining half OF the party comprises
preachers and laymcn Of the Presbyterian fold.
who are visiting the European shrines OF their
faith beginning with the Jerusalem Chamber.
where the Westminster Standards were adopt
ed: pausing in Scotland on the ground hallowed
BY the memory OF Knox: attending a reception
on Thursday next. given by the Presbyterian So
cial Union. and then fastening to Geneva ana
Mammon Of unrghteousness in Paris. II Is unccr-
tain whether they will renew their faith In Prot
estantism by tarryng in the Latin quarter. but
they will hear the music II the best French
churches and see the sights OF the gay capital.
In Geneva Zurich and other Swiss towns they
will be on eacred Presbyterian ground. AMI be-
fore they return TO America will do homage in
Holland TO the memory OF the pilgrim fathers.
The Armenans of London. in appreciation OF
the invaluable services rendered TO their coun-
try by DR.. ]. f. Dillon. recently correspondent
Of THE Daily Telegraph" presented 10 him yes
terday a modest token Ct their gratitude Many
leading members OF the Armenian colony were
present. Mr.. w. W. Howard. OF New-York. has
arrived In London from Van with very interest
ing tidngs Of what Is going on in that distract
ed country.
The theatres are rapidly closing. With the
waning season and the distractions Of politics
the audiences are disappearing. Three theatres
are still doing a good business: these are Days.
the Lyceum ard the Gaiety. Days is prosper
Ing "A Midsummer Nights Dream being n
strong attraction although some critics consider
II necessary that Shakespeare should be played
without realistic stage effects. The Shahzada was
presen, the first night. with a big Jewel In his
astrachan headdress. and apparently was pro-
foundly interested in Fairyland That potentate
has seen much since MS arrival In England
that his face has lost the power OF expressing
surprise. The audience was large and fashiona-
BILE and the only source OF regret was that Miss
Rchan's part gave her too little scope for her
great style OF acting The play vii! holl the
stage for another week The Lord Mayor and
the Lady Mayoress Of London are TO entertain
Mr. Daily. Miss Rehan. Mrs Gilbert. Mrs. Drew.
Mr. Clarke and other members Of the company
at luncheon at the Mansion House ON Tuesday.
This lie compliment TO American players al
most as marked az knighting the leading Eng
lish actor.
Before hts departure for America on pro-
tracted professional tour Sir Henry Irving will
give farewell banquet at the New Gallery on