New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-16

Thars uas n hitter wranele over the election
of the chairman Sir Arthur Arnold being re-
preached for naming his candidate put IL was
not a faction struggle over the spoils OF ONCE
Parties were divided and candidates were Sc
lected from a list Of experienced officials Inc
water question, on which the two parties nave
not been able to agree has been taken up by the
Salisbury Government. A second conference mas
been held respecting the transfer Of powers
from the London County Council to the local
authorities In the government Of the metropoii-
tan district.
Londons municipal legislators are over
whelmed with work. and the necessity for In
creasing the efficiency Of the local vestres by
broadening their functions is recognized. This
is one Of the most perplexing questions con-
nected with Greater London, No sooner Is II
preached than the inequalities of the local rates
are pointed out and various parishes threaten
to retire from the conference II uniform tax
rate be proposed.
The great hall Of the new Church House at
Westminster has been opened with royal ponp
and has been used this week by the two Houses
in Convocation. 1t is a fine building. designed
by Sir Arthur Bloomfield. and worthy Of its
splendid environment 1t will furnish a centre
for work in the English Church In honor OF It's
completion a thanksgiving service was held IN
the choir of the Abbey and the Gloria in En-
celsis' was sung.
Mr.. Gilberts new statue Of John Bright in ST.
Stephens is not an impressive work OF art. Inc
SCULPTOR has reproduced the orators massive
head and caught the benignant expression OF his
features. but has failed in the treatment OF the
figure. which is badly posed The English peo-
pie deserved statue instinct with life and ac-
tion especially after waiting seven years for his
permanent recognition In the Houses Of Paria-
ment.
Lord Leighton's unfinished work will be ex-
hibited at the next Academy. 1t is reported that
his furniture. curios and paintings will be sold
at auction. His house and studio were enriched
with many objects of great value. for he was an
industrious collector
Lady Jeune succeeded in emptying Parliament
on Thursday afternoon by giving a unique re-
ception. at the Skating Palace, In Argyll-s''
which was attended by distinguished company.
II was an attractive winter entertainment, with
the galleries crowded with guests. who were
entertained by the graceful movements Of skat-
ers and dancers in the ring below. Another novel
social incident was the ball given by Lady
Halsbury In Inner Temple Hall for the benefit
Of 81. Michaers Convalescent Home. 1t brought
together company Of over eight hundred.
Peaceful Oxford is agitated with discussion
over the question of the complete recognition OF
women by the university. motion Will be
brought before tie Congregation early In March
that degrees be granted to women Since OK
ford and Cambridge have tacitly admitted women
20 everything but a degree, It is not easy to
understand why this last step should not be
taken Many meetings have been held and ap-
meals and protests by advocates and opponents
OF the movement made English women are
showing such persistence in obtaining higher
education that the universities, sooner or later.
will be forced to accede to their demands.
Brain photographs have not yet been at
tempted In England but Professor R6ntgens
discovery has been applied to hospital practice
In London. A medical student who had
broken his fingers was subjected to the new
process The photograph Of his hand disclosed
the exact position Of the fractures The results
Of this experiment were 50 satisfactory that
the Rontgen appliances are likely to be gen.
orally introduced in hospital practice
The reports Of Nanser's discovery OF the
North Pole are received with frigid reserve by
Mr.. Clement Markham and other British geog-
raphers, who do not consider 1t probable that
the gallant Norwegian would have sent bule-
tin OF 30 astounding exploit by way or the
Lena Delta and 1rkutsk. Last year ship was
reported drifting In the ice off Northern Ice
land, and 1t was considered possible that 1t was
Nansen's vessel. His appearance off Siberia
would indicate failure and retreat unless he
had found land approach to the Pole, and
had returned by the quickest route.
When cyclists obtained an entrance to Hyde
Park during the morning hours. it was gen.
orally assumed that they would not be content
with the privilege granted them. Six months
have elapsed. and they are already petition
ing the Commissioners Of Works to extend the
time for wheeling from noon until O'Clock.
The restrictions are based upon the supposed
danger OF wheeling during drying hours. Ex-
perience has shown that great throngs OF cy-
clists have frequented Hyde Park during the
forenoon, and also that the roadways used by
them at once become popular drives What the
cyclists would really prefer would be to have
carriages excluded from their favorite course
north Of the Serpentine Since they must be
mobbed by carriages during the forenoons, they
want extension Of hours When they carry
their point they will wait six months. and then
ask for an extension Of the time until SHUTDOWN.
Cycling has been a favorite form Of recreation
this winter. owing to the mdness OF the
weather Even the Royal Scots Greys have
started a cycle club. with their commanding
officer ascpresident.. They are talking OF rival
ling the Rifle Brigade's ride to York and back
by a military cycling tour from Aldershot to
Edinburgh, Another sign that cycling is be-
coming British institution is the mounting OF
police on wheels. Seven County Councils have
authorized this policy. ..-.-
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The introduction Of horseiess carriages and
other motor vehicles will be facilitated by
Government bill which will be speedily intro
duced In Parliament No effort will be made to
restrict the speed Of motor road traffic. since the
ordinary law can be invoked against the reck-
less use OF roadways. These vehicles. which
are common enough in Paris. are not yet seen
on English roads. A fine exhibition Of motor