New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-06

ponized sections which is improbable. MI Smear
man IS merciless in his treatment of English reau-
ers They are dazcd by American politics In the
present year of grace and unable TO make out the
issue and the probabilities; yet he persists IN tax
inr them four years ahead and telling them now
elections will then turn out unless the Demo-
cratic split of this year be repeated and the sheep
be divided from the goats
The massacre of Christians in Constantinople
ghastly as arc its horrors. can hardly be salu 10
occupy mems minds in London. The magnitude
of this new butchery is appalling. but Europe mas
become so accustomed to reading the details OF
Turkish horrors that it seems apathetic and lack
ing In sensbility These massacres are among
the most horrible recorded since the Middle Ages
yet II does appear to disturb the repose or the
chief European capitals to have ''ooo OF
1000 helpless, innocent people slaughtered IN
Constantinope. one effect however Is produced
nv theso horrible recitals The conviction is deep
ened throughout Europe. and especially IN Eng
land that until the Sultan is deposed there Will be
no peacc in the Turkish Empire, and it is be-
Ijeved that the visit OF the Car to various cap
itals and finally to Balmoral will hasten that re-
suit Nor is it likely that the sudden death or
Prince Lobanoff will retard it, This tragic cpl
sode has a somblance of mystery The Imperial
train was suddenly stopped by caprice or the
Car. He was weary of the Journey. and wanted
to take a short walk In a little wood. Everybody
alighted. but the Prince had not gone far before
he was suddenly seized with aneurism The cpl
sode illustrates the autocratc manners of Russia.
but excites no suspicion of foul play Prince
J,obanofr was Foreign Minister Of great force Of
character. who the real author of the French
alliance and of the successful policy by which the
hos, hoan ctol1 chp in
macy at Constantinople. lie enjoyed worrying
England and seems to have taken warning from
the independence of Bulgaria that Russia must
not be too unselnsh in dealing with Armenia. The
Cars foreign tour is not interrupted by Prince
I,obanoff's death. but it Is hardly probable that
his policv will be changed by his successor for il
has vastly increased the power and prestige OF
Russia. Hopes are entertained by sangune Eng
lishmen that the Queen may influence the Car
when he visits Balmoral. and that some agree
ment may be reached with England by which
Europe may be released from the last remnant OF
Turkish rule. The Queen has too many Mahome-
tan subjects to assume the direct responsibility OF
inspiring a policy which would place Russia IN
possession of Constantnople; but England would
undoubtedly acQuesce in that result. Carlyles
"unspeakabe Turk no longer has friend any
where in the United Kingdom.
The Irish convention in Dublin has demonstrate
ed anew that the factional divisions which have
paralvzed the Home Rule cause are not based on
principle. but on the rivalries and jealouses of
the leaders. Dillon. EIealy and Redmond all pro-
fess their Willingness to stand aside and serve
under a new leader, but not one of them sets the
exauple by stepping down and out. The divisions
consequently continue. with no promise of perma-
nent peace the rival leaders agreeing only in one
detail Of policy namely. TO make what they can
out of the Unionists during the next six years.
The Sanitary Congress at Newcastle is the first
of the important annual gatherings which relieve
the inanity of the silly season in English journal
ISM when folly is shot as II flies low down IN the
police courts. The most popular subject discussed
has been cycling for ladies' a topic introduced by
DR.. Turner who is devoted wheelman himself.
He declared that cycling in England had raised
the average health of women and was bettereX-
ercse than golf. tennis or skating as means or
promoting wholesome action of the skin. He
gave advice respecting dress. diet. machines and
saddles: condemned racing and laid a proper de-
gree Of emphasis upon moderation. Cycling does
not require the sanction of the Sanitary Congress
for either sex in England; it is the most popular
form of recreation for all classes and is steadily
gaining ground
The Trades Union Congress opens next weekat
Edinburgh and will be followed by the annual
session Of the British Association at Liverpool.
The Worcester musical festival next week will
produce only one novelty. Cigars oratorio Lux
Christi The familiar music Of Elijah The
Messiah and "St. Paul. will be repeated. with
Hugh Blair's Advent cantata. Nine. Albani will
be the most prominent singer. and orchestral
London publishers are giving increased atten-
ton to designing artistic book-covers. having
learned from experience that attractive binding
greatly facilitates the sale Of books Mr.. James
M. Whistler has designed unique cover for a
book by Charles w. whitley which Henemann
will publish. The title is Book Of Scoundrels."
Mr.. Whistler has spent much time over the de-
sign, which shows marked refinement OF artis-
tic work. A gaows is delicately outlined,
around which the letters Of the title are grouped
In ideazed type. while underneath is minute
seal showing a skull and crossbones. The design
reveals the power Of the artist in making repel-
Ian, subject attractive, whatever may be thought
Of the utility Of the performance.
The increasing influence Of George Meredith IS
shown by the fact that three-fourths Of the new
collected edition Of his works has been bought in
advance Of it's publication. the demand from
America being large. 1t is good sign OF i'm
proved literary taste. Sir Richard Temples auto
VIII soon appear in two volumes Mr.
has sent Mr.. Fisher Unwin an appre-
ciative letter, which will help the sale Of The
new volume in The Story Of the Ma
tons" series. Mr. Robert Wallace has the syinpa-
thy of the Deans of Westminster and St Pauls in
The general proposition advanced by him in an ar
tice on Stevenson that memorials 10 eminent |
men should be postponed until sufficient time |
elapses TO render a proper appraisal Of their |
real public worth possible
The first week Of September has been cool and |