The evening times., 1896-11-28
other eminent English churchmen have
written letters of sympathy with the move

other eminent English churchmen have
written letters of sympathy with the move
ment.
RELIGIOUS PoLEMICS EXCLUDED.
The elimiation of all religious or po-
litical polemics from the senda OF the con-
gress accounts for the support of a section
of the English prelates. The program cam
not exclude all controversial matter, but
all subjects are, it is understood, to be
treated on a broad Christian baeis. The
lord mayor will give the delegates, lay and
clerical, who will come from all parts Of
the United Kingdom and abroad, a recep.
ton at the Mansion House.
Silently, If not secretly, the English gov
ernment has raised the forces at the Cape
Of Coed Hope from under 1000 men to
over 5000. The ordinary force at the Cape
wasa Observation-Disclosures and a detachment
of artillery. Since the Boer troubles broke
out drafts from India, supposed to be going
home. have gradually been stopped at the
Cape, and a number of them have been sent
on to Natal -'-''.- -. --
There are now at Capetown and in camp
at Winburg five infantry battalons. two
horse artillery battalions, and a large
force of garrison artillery. In Natal, which
a year ago was denuded Of troops, there
are two regiments OF cavalry, two detach-
ments OF field artillery, one of horse
artillery, and one battalion of infantry.
The transvaal government is restless and
concerned under this increase of British
preparations. which are ostensibly based on
the necessity Of meeting contingencies in
Rhodesla- The relations between the
Boer government and England are prac-
tcally those Of continuous mutual distrust
. and latent enmity.
ACTORS SALARIES CUT DOWN. \
The Canadian premier, Mr.. Laurier. is ex
peeted in London. accompanied by Sir
Richard Cartwright, minister of finance.
next spring. The question of assisted
emigration, a fast mail service, and i'm
per1al aid toward enlarging the defense
works on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts
OF the dominion will be the leading topics
discussed between the Canadian ministers
and Mr.. Chamberlain
1t is whispered in prominent theatrical
quarters that the high salaries now re-
ceiyed by leading actors and actresses are
menaced with notable dminution. The
profession is getting overstocked, and emf
nent popular artists arc finding them selves
too frequently lat liberty for prolonged
periods. Among the actresses who are at
present politely announced as ''resting" are
Mrs. Patrice Campbell, Miss Evelyn Mil
lard, Miss Elizabeth Robins, Miss Janet
Achurch. Miss Marion Terry, Miss Lilly
Habury and Mrs. Bernard Beere
MISS Mlllard has been reciting at ballad
concerts and Mrs. Campbell has been giving
reading at st. James Hall. In addition,
Mrs Campbell, Miss Robins, and Miss
Achurch have been playing at this weeks
matinees OF Ibsen's Little Eyolf." Their
appearance has been In the nature of a
temporary intervention, not a permanenten-
gagenent- The high sums still demanded
by these artists has something to do with
their lack or continuous employment. The
days are gone when really capable actor
or actress was considered paid with f1O
per week, and the days are going when
they can insist upon getting ESQ per
week.
Yvette Guilbert, the concert hall singer,
lisa passenger nthe American Linesteamer
New York, which sailed today from South
ampton for New York