New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-26

throwing overheard the entire cargo OF pro-
posed legislation
.yhe nrosrcss Of the Jameson trial has been
followed during the week with languid interest,"
the attendance being small in spite Of the excep-
ttonal nature OF the proceedings and the en'i-
r,ence of counsel Sir Edward Clarkes technicai
tlesdinss on questions Of Jurisdiction were IN
rAnious and hair-splitting. but they were swept
SWAY like cobwebs by the three JUDGES. ife
case then resolved itself into trial on the issue
OF fact and the Crown spent severai Gays III
demonstrating what nobody In his SOBER sehses
disputes namely. that DR.. Jameson anu ms as
socfates invaded the Transvaal without the
knowledge or consent of the queen ana III ue
fance of the Foreign Enlistment act Ihe de-
fence may be forecast as a plea Of extenuating
circumstances. emphasized with view to Sc
curing the mitigation Of the sentence.
The IN exciting episode of the trial was
ekirmish between those old antagonists at the
Par Lord Chief Justice Russell and Sir Edward
Clarke. His Lordship directed the attention OF
witness to the discrepancy between his testi-
mony at the present trial and that given by him
IN Bow Street Court Sir Edward protested that
the Court was going beyond It's powers In doing
this. but the Lord Chief Justice held his ground
with firmness ard was supported by his col
leagues The collapse Of public interest In the
case reveals the moral force Of English opinion
Since the cipher dispatches were published
Jameson and Cecil Rhodes. who was behind him.
have been dscredited as intriguers In soroio
financial conspiracy. So soon passes away the
glory OF speculative Jingoism The conviction OF
Jameson and his associates which now seems
probable will leave Cecil Rhodes In an enbar-
RAISING position. It will also place the Govern
ment under immediate obligation to order
searching investigation into the affairs OF the
Chartered Company.
Lord Rosebery Is the first political leader to
direct public attention to the extraordinary in
roads made by Germany upon British trade
British consuls have not heen silent, and Mr.
williamss book entitled Made in Germany has
been widely read in England. but statesmen OF
the first rank have not been alive to the dangers
of commercial rivalry. Lord Rosebery is now
outspoken referring plainly to the decline OF
British trade and the destructive character OF
German competition. He considers Its superb
ority in technical education the chief cause OF
Germany's success, and favors an exhaustive
Parliamentary inquiry into this phase OF the
subject. That is certainly one cause, but pro-
lection and reciprocity lie at the bottom or Ger
manys raids upon British trade. Prosperous
Germany has borrowed American policies and
persevered IN them, while the United States has
been discrediting them and inviting commercial
disaster.
The Royal wedding may be described as the
eliminating event Of London season Of re-
markable brilliancy 1t was we'll planned for
the Masses who dearly love town shows with
military effect and 1t was also splendid cere-
monial. conducted with stateiness worthy Of
the dignity Of the Crown. Princess Maud has
been regarded as spirited and amiable. fond Of
outdoor sport and trimming with animation and
good humor. Her marriage with the handsome
eailor-p prince from Denmark was an occurrence
which met with popular approval. although the
crowds lining the Mall, Piccadilly. st. Jamess
Park and Pail Mall were undemonstrative. The
greatest enthusiasm was shown at the close of
the afternoon. when the bridal pair emerged
from the gates of Marlborough House with the
usual shower Of rice. and when tho Prince of
Wales followed the carriage out into the street
TO get a last glimpse Of his daughter departing
with her husband. The Queens interest in the
wedding as usual was intense, but she spared
herself from fatigue in every possible way and
was in London less than twenty -four hours. Mr..
Gladstone came up from Hawarden TO be pres
ent at the wedding. looking more inf1rm than
ever before. The display Of diamonds among
the wedding gifts was remarkably brilliant
ST. Georges, Hanover Square. was also the
scene of a fashionable wedding this week. when
Sir Francis Jeune gave away his beautiful step
daughter. Miss Dorothy Stanley to Mr. Henry
Allhusen, of Stoke Court. The choral service
was conducted by the Bishop Of oxford and the
Archdeaoon of Durham. and was attended by a
large assemblage. Royalty graced the wedding
reception In Harley-st., Princess Christian and
the Duke of Cambridge being the most con-
at he ia m
quiet but pretty wedding that of Miss
Dorothea Baird to Henry B. Irving. the eldest
son Of Sir Henry, which attracted great crowd
at ST. Pancrass Church.
The West End is already beginning to draw
down the curtains, many houses being closed
The exodus for the country has set in earlier
than usual owing to the continuance of the hot
sultry westher. Visiting Americans have found
the midsummer climate Of New-York repro
duced, with the single exception that the nights
are cooler. 1t has been the warmest July known
here in quarter of century. The drouth
has been severe In all sections Of the country. and
meadows and lawns are badly burned so tina,
visitors do not see rural England at its best
The water supply Of many towns is running low
and the lack Of rain is another misfortune added
to the sorrows OF the farmer.
The London theatres nearly all closed; the
opera will end on Tuesday after a successful
season. during which Wagner's most importan
works have been produced with splendid effect
The last performance will be that of Romeo e
Juliette." which has been a great favorite during
the season. The Lyceum Theatre closes tonight
with THE School for Scandal" acted by brill
tant cast. having had a highly prosperous run
Days company at the Comedy Theatre vii
change it's programme next week, when Love
on Clutches will be presented.
A bronze statuette of Sir Thomas More has
been unveiled in the public library 81 Chelsea
where the great lawyer and philosopher lived
1t is a modest memorial TO the eminent Lore
Chancellor and man OF letters to whom West