New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-07

creaSing IN seriousness, ana also RUSSIA "i'N
the brightness of the coronation festivities were
dimmed by the catastrophe of the stampede io'
cups. handkerchiefs and sausages, the weeks
history OF Europe is remarkably uneVeniuL
Perhaus the most impressive incident is the re-
tirement of Lord Duferin from Paris, where ne
has made wonderfully felicitous speeches, char-
acterjzed by his usual tact and literary SKILL
English politics are exceptionally dull "orh
in the House Of Commons is dragging badly, ana
Mr. Balfour is hardly jlstifying his reputation
as an energetic leader. The Liberal gam VI
two seats in the bye-elections is not uneXpeo'eu'
the present Unionist majority In the 'oihi"o"'
does not represent the true relations Vi NV
great parttes Of the country. Many seats which
were naturally and logically Liberal were car
ried BIZ the Unonists last summer unoer eA0'p
+ional conditions. Whenever bye-eiecVohS ooi'i'
on the Liberals are likely to regain what natu-
rally belongs t. them. The debate OH 'ie
dan no,icv was chiefly remarkable for the IN
genuity with which Mr.. Labouchere prousn'
on. Mr. Gladstone's letter to the Pope mas oeei
rnoo,,od u.,tb conservation by Nonconformists
and with apathy by English Churchnheh' VIM
assume that it will be an ineffective appear 1or
the reunion of Chrstendom. since the only SUI
stant;al effect Of his proposals Will be the SUI
mission OF considerable number OF the A'e"-
can clergy to Rome.
The woman suffrage cause mas not tii"'"P
at Westminster but mattresses nave pee" SUI
stituted for walters for serving tea on the vi
race Of the House of Commons lhey are q"
dressed alike in black gowns, white aprons anu
lace caps and honorable members seem 10 i'Ac
the change.
A fresh answer has been given to the old ques-
ton: What is fame?' There was d n'e &c
Gently IN the historic house at renroru' once
occupied by Nell Gwynne. A firm or lire asses
sors sent an official letter marked 'feeN ~
o,,iss Cu.vnne" 4 correspondent of The Daily
Graphic" tells the story and apparently II Is no'
meant for joke
Colonel John Hay starts for Paris to-day AFTER
q weeks visit in London, during winch ne mas
written trenchant letter TO "Ihe Times o''
the Presidential canvass in America his "u
mirable defence OF Mckinley has attracted i'i"O"
attention here. He has planned snort hoioaS
tourney IN France and Holland Senator hoar
left London for the Continent yesterday lie
will not return to America until OCTOBER MI
Henry Watterson. after remaining IL rams i''
several months. is now settled in London for
few weeks He will not return to America u''''
the Presidential election is over. Mr.. Hann1s
Tayor. Minister to Spain. who has been mere lo'
a week has returned to the Continent to-day MS
uifa and family having sailed for America on
tho steamer Ne,y-York His account or the dl-
nlomatic relations between Spain and the Onlted
States Is reassuring: still. he has not allowed
himself a well-earned holiday but has started
Immediately for Madrid 49,. %
Colonel Hay did not escape from London WIN
out encounteringt intelligent Chronicle inter
viewer to whom he gave sketch 81 Mckinney ,
life and public services with moral earnestness as
the predominant note Of the man. He also en-
phasized the fact that the Republican platform
will be. against free coinage. ana that the Demo-
cratic platform will be in favor OF 1t.
Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of "The New-fork
World" has received the compliment OF visit
from a delegation headed by Cardinal Vaughan
and Sir Lewis Morris. by which he was thanked
for his services on behalf Of peace between the
two countries and his advocacy of the principle OF
arbitration by the means Of permanent tribunal.
The opera season at Coven. Garden is still
PROSPEROUS the house being well filed at nearly
every performance Die Meistersinger- has
gone more smoothly this week than last and
Martha" was well sung. The work Of the
chorus is improving, and The orchestra is no.
ticeaby strong Aida" and La Trayiata" are
promised for next week There are remarkable
displays Of diamonds and pearls in the fashion
able audiences at Covent Garden and the best
again. and the most costly necklaces are worn
at the theatres as well as the opera Patti filed
the largest hall in London this week and en-
joyed one of her usual triumphs, making the
deepest impression by her brilliant singing OF
the jewel song from Faust" She was assisted
by Mr.. Edward Lloyd Nine. Amy SherwiT
and Mr. San.ley. She herself was rapturously
applauded The main novelty in the theatres /:
"Magda," at the Lyceum. which is now seen ii
an English version. after having been performel
in German French and Italian. Critics are di
vided in opinion respecting Mrs. Campbells am
bilious attempt to play the part undertaken by
Bernhardt and Duse. but the audience on tn
opening night was favorably impressed, anc
was most enthusiastic in its reception Of th
whole play Her Magda is neither German
French nor Italian and is hardly English; Blu
the power Of her unique personality compensate
for the lack Of definiteness. Her delivery OF TIT
lines Is less measured and monotonous than !
usually is, and her acting is also more subtle II
method. Her Magda IS less bohemian In In
stinct than Nine. Bernhardts and pleasante
object for contemplation that account. Mr.
Forbes Robertson displayed a spirit Of selfsacri
. flee in taking the subordinate part Of the prtg
gish pastor and left Mr.. Ferna ndez at libert,
10 represent the headstrong, narrow-m minded an
Puritanical father which he did with remark
able power. The experiment or revertiDg Il
the gloomy and dispirting problem play Is
hazardous one. when the London public ha
shown a marked preference for the bright AM
cheerful drama; but Mrs Campbell has a stronl
hold en- the hearts of playgoers. and seldom fail
to interest them when her methods an
mannerisms are not fully approved. Mis- dig
Nethersoie appears tonight in Carmen" at n
Gaiety after her American tour. Nine. Bern
hardt follows at the Comedy Monday for
short season. and the Kendais Wednesday a
the Garriek
The at Epson when the Prince G
Wales,s o1At q Thrilling M