The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-01
LONDON LETTER.
Review of Events in the
Metropolis.
Political and Social Life at a
StandStill.
An Atmosphere of Depression Over
the Islands.
Especial London Letter-Copyright 1Sd. by
The Associated Press.)

Especial London Letter-Copyright DAd, by
The Associated Press.)
LONDON. Feb. las was expected, in
view OF the death of Prince Henry OF Bat
~'tenberg, the past week has been the
quietest. socially, recorded for a long
time past, and politically, in spite of the
aftermath of the alleged Russo-rurco en-
tente, the week has been almost as de-
void of interest.
All the recent events OF any importance
have been Of a gloomy character. The
deaths of Lord Leighton, Sir Joseph
Barnby, and the Right Hon. Hugh Z. Il.
Childers, and the collier disaster at Ty-
lerstown, Wales, following closely upon
the death of the Queens son-in-law, were
not calculated to In any way dispel the
atmosphere of depression hanging over
these islands.
In spite Of the fact that tn ley have been
suffering terribly from grief, the Queen
and Princess Beatrice have continued to
enjoy excellent health. Her Majesty has
grantee to the widowed princess the use,
curing the latter's lifetime, OF Osborne
cottage, near Osborne house, a pretty
place formerly occupied by sir Henry
Pousonby, for many years private secre-
tary to the Queen, who died March II,
last. Princess Beatrice has resolved to
make her homo on the Isle OF Wight, OF
which her late husband was governor, and
where he was much liked.
The February drawing room has been
abandoned and Her Majesty will start for
the contine 1T two weeks earlier than pre-
viously determined upon, starting for
CimieZ during the first week of March.
All the arrangements for the funeral OF
Prince Henry of Battenberg, who died
during the evening OF January 20, while
on his way to the island OF Madeira on
board the British cruiser BLONDE, have
been completed. The remains Will be
entombed in Whippingham Church at
1880 p. M, on Wednesday next, ana the
ceremonies will he most impressive. The
body wss ira 1sferred yesterday st Fun
chal, island of Madeira. from the Blonde
TO the brst-class cruiser bleDheim. The
last named warship almost immediately
atterward started for England. he Dlen-
helm conveyed the remains OF the late sir
John Thompson, the Canadian premier
who died suddenly st Windsor Castle. to
Canada. Upon the arrival OF the blen-
helm at Portsmouth the body of Prince
Henry OF Battenherg will be transferred
to the royal yacht Albert and VIII te
taken across the solent to the Isle of
Wight. The cHsket viii remain On board
the Albert until "Wednesday. On heard
ship, the BODY rests ON a bier, erected on
the quarter deck. draped with light tlue
and white, and With british white ensign.
1t rs exret ted that the Queen and Prin-
cess Beatrice VIII lie present vt the disem-
bsrkntion of the remains, and that they
VIII follow the casket, which will be car
ried by Scots Guardsmen TO Whipping
ham Church, not far from Osborne
House.
81. PauPs Cathedral on Monday will be
the scene of the funeral OF Lord Leighton
and on Tuesday IL will receive the re-
mains OF Sir Joseph Barnby.
The health of Sir John Millais Che Is
about CO years Of age) has recently been
has been suffering from q disquieting
throat affection which does not seem TO
decrease in gravity in spite of the skill
led treatment he ha> been subjected TO.
His indisposition, however, has not
made him idle, and he has several excel
lent pictures ready Tor the Academy, in
GLIDING a large romantic canvas. Several
unfinished works of the late Lord Leigh
ton will be exhibited Mt the Academy.
IL Is definitely ANNOUNCED in the yacht
ing world hat Sir George Newnes, pro-
prietor OF the West Minister Gazette, the
strand Magazine, Tit Bits, etc.. has
definitely decided to abandon his inten-
tim OF challenging for the Americas cup.
In view OF the report circulating in the
United states, that Mr.. w. K. Wander
but Il shortly to announce his engage
ment to Miss ANY Bond OF New York,
it may be worth while mentioning that
Vanity Fair this week asserts that Mr..
W.K. Vanderbilt will shortly announce
his engagement 10 an English duchess.
Mrs. John w. Mackar's Paris home has
teen bought by M. h. Lotz, The great Far
tsian perfumer.
A representative OF The Associated Press
questioned Bramwen Booth, son of Gen
EARL Booth of the Salvstion Army, re-
garuing the recall of Darlington Booth,
Bramwell's brother, from OF
the "Army''in the United States. When
informed Of the New York meeting to be
held Monday next, he said;
I've are immensely pleased at the fact
that BallinRton's work has received such
approval from so many prominent people
in Americs. He was recalled simply be-
caue IL In n rule in the army that after a
certlin period of ls dor officers are trans
ferred to another field. Ballineton has
been In America nine years and, like the
Wesleyans, we change every six or seven
years. j cannot say whether Darlington
will be transferred; 1t depends upon the
general, who returns from India in June"
The British Bi-metailic League is pleased
Of the news Tint NJ RnnrLnart rhn waa