Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-29
DUNRAVEN GETS AN OFFICE
His Expulsion in New York Simultaneous
with His Elevation in Ireland.
SINGULAR SERIES OF ColNClDENTs
Each Apparent RcbuH of the Noble
Owner of Valkyric Finds Him
winner I'm Favor of His
Government.


Copyright, 1896, by Press Publishing Company
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-(New York World
Cablegram-special Telegram.)-so far as the
English press is concerned, Lord Dunraven
is scored almost generally. This is fairly
representative of the general private opinion,
but there Ia a certain sympathy for him
among yachtsmen and among men of his own
class; first becase he is an Englishman; be-
cause he was accepted as a representative
of English yachtsmen in an international
contest, and because he is now, obviously,
the under dog in the fight. All this prevents
individual English yachtsmen from express
ing an opinion for publication on his ex-
pulsion from the New York Yacht club.
The telegram of Secretary Grant of the
Royal Yacht Squadron to the Wolrd cores
uondent, is typical of this feeling II have"
he wires from Cowes, mo comment to make
on my present information"
Lord Dunraven him and his counsel, Mr..
Askwith, will say nothing whatever, nor
could the correspondent find any public
champion of Dunraven, even among his
political colleagues In the lobby Of the
House of Commons this evening the matter
was not much discussed, but it generally
thought Dunraven had come out of the quar-
rel very badly. In the three leading yacht
club of Londan no member was present to-
night who would allow himself to be quoted
for publication, although no defender of
Lord Dunraven was to be found The gen.
eral feeling seemed to be that Dunravens
line of action, in view of the already pending
difficulties between the two countries, en-
titled his to little consideration on the
ground of patriotism. The prevalent at
titude on the affair was fairly exemplefed by
the statement of Gibson Bowles. NJ. p. to
the correspondent. Mr.. Bowles is a practical
and experienced yachtsman who navigates
his own cruiser and is devoted to the pas
tinme. He said:
II really could not undertake to express
an opinion on the case, and I don't see any
advantage in doing so. The club is a self
governing body with entire power to deal
as it chooses with any of its members.
There is no appeal from its verdict, and
regard the decision of the club under such
circumstances as above criticism. There is
no good in discussing the merits of the case
now"
SEVERAL SINGULAR CONDOLENCES.
There has been. however. a remarkable
series of condolences, going to show, appar-
emily, an official recognition of Lord Dun
raven as response to the American allega-
ticns against HIM This recognition has
followed so sharply upon each of his Of
fenses against Americans as to show every
indication of being premeditated This may
not be so in truth. hut the series Of conci-
dences is strkingly accentuated this morn ng
by the publication in every newspaper, in
column adjoining the account of the action
taken by the New York Yacht club, of his
appointment. by Lord Salisbury, as lord lieu
tenant of County Limerick.
This recalls that Immediately after his re-
turn from his abortive contest in New York
he was elected vice president of the Yacht
Racing association. the highest body in
England connected with that sport, as the
Successor to the late Lord Waterford, the
most popular sportsman in England.
Then, again, Immediately on his return
from his appearance before the investigat
ing committee, he was invited to be one
Of the notabel party gathered at Lowther
castle to meet the Prince of Wales. Then
ha was invited to Sandringham, but cur
prince there advised him to make the
apology. Now he is given the coveted homer
of fattering appointment coincident with
his expected expulsion from the New York
Yacht club.
1t Is certainly curious that although he
has been an earl for very many years, this
honor in his own country is extended him
at this especial juncture, but, in the inter
est of international amty, perhaps. the fol-
lowing explanation on bshalf of the govern
ment may be accepted by us as quite suffi-
cept. The government, according to a
semi Authoritative statement made tonight
is absolved from any desire to make the
appointment as n sst-off to the expulsion.
Dunraven's position in County Limerick as
an extensive residential land owner taking
considerable interest in county affairs. rem
dered it certain that in any circumstances
he would have the refusal Of the honorary
office of lord lieutentne but undoubtedly he
accelerated the completion of the prelim-
inaries to the appointment, so that the an
nouncement might be officially made at the
same time as the publication as the decision
of the New York Yacht club, which he
clearly foresaw would be hostile. The Office
is the gife of the Irish viceroy, and Dunraven
paid a hurried visit to Dublin this week to
comply with certain formaities preparatory
to the official PRONUNCIATION of his appoint
ment. But these exceptional eXertons show
him to be alive to the fact that an expulsion
from the New York Yacht club casts
grave slur on any mans reputation.
WILL SEEK VOTE OF CONFIDENCE.
1t was announced tonight that a special
meeting Of the Yacht Racing association has
been called to consider the action Of the New
York Yacht club. but as Dunraven Is the
vice president OF that body, the meeting
of course, has been summoned at his instance
Rumor has 1t that he intends to seek
vote OF confidence from the association By
asking its members whether they consider
his expulsion from the New York Yacht
club disqualifes him from continuing as
their vice president.
interviewed here. committed himself to the
declaration that 'the sympathy of all yachts
men Is with Dunraven." This gentleman Is
not entitled 10 speak on behalf of English
yachtsmen, with whom he is the reverse
of popular He Is one of Dunraven's hench-
man and has always championed his cause.
BALLARD SMITH.
France ana Braxil VIII Arbitrnte.
PARIS Feb. 2s.-The Rappel says that
Brazil recently asked permission to float
loan in France. but the request was refused
until the frontier dispute between the two
countries was settled NJ Berthelot, the min
ister for foreign affairs, yesterday informed
the Brazilian minister that he stipulated the
appointment of committee composed of
Frenchmen and Brazilians to administer the
contested region pending the agreement of
an arbitrator. The two countries have
agreed TO accept AN arbter appointed by
either Spain, Switzerland or Sweden.
Furious storms In Duda Pcsth.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-A special cable
frcm Berlin says. Alarming reports have
reached here from Buda Pesth Of the most
terrific sand storms that have ever occurred
In northwestern Hungary.
The dispatches say several mpving trains
on the Austrlan-HungaTiaI railway ard
many villages have been buried unda- the