Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-25
DINGLEYlSM ABROAD.
PEssDiIsTIC BRITISH VIEW OF OUR
NEW TARIFF.
PASSION PLAY AT OBERAMMERGAU.


LONDON, July IA pesslmlstic view
IS taken by the Spectator OF the condi-
lions likely to develop under the new
American tariff. Il says:
Never before has the complete DON'T
nation Of the trusts over the Republican
party been made so palpable to the ave-
rage man. Congress has been ordered 20
protect the trusts, and has obeyed. We
find protection stripped Of its old pre-
tensions and excuses. II IL reduced to
bare mercenary aspect 1t means the
enabling OF wealthy corporations to levy
tribute on the masses and TO use the
powers OF the government to enhance
piles that are already enormous.
I'VE believe that with a just cause be-
hind them, the United States might
safely defy all tho Vaccinations Of hos
tile type. but in an aggressive policy
dictated by selfish, pecuniary interests
1t must be said plainly that the United
States run a serious risk Of collision
and how fatal that might be TO all the
highest interests OF mankind is abundant
right-minded Americans viii sound
warning against this bill. II the alter
natives for the republic are TO be, on
the one hand, a policy Of Jingoism, ana
on the other a policy of crude conlsca-
ton. then a very serious crisis for order
freedom. and rational self-goyernment
viii have arrived
"BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE"
During the week there has been sale
OF relics of Bonnie Prince Charlie al
the old castle of Culloden. 1t has eX-
cited widespread interest. The highest
price paid for d single lot was $50, given
by Mr.. j. j.. Johnson. Of Chicago. The
bedstead which the Prince used three
NIGHTS before the battle. of massive ma
hogany frame and carved pillars, with
the original hangings. and the walking
stick which the Prince left leaning
against the bed the night before the bat
lie. were purchased by the Queen for tloo
her Majesty's action. through her repre-
sentative. being loudly cheered.
The promoters of the Passion Play at
Oberammergau fOresee diminished profits
for the next representation in 1907 owing
TO the competition of the Paris exhibition,
and Il is already proposed TO modify the
hitherto unbroken traditions Of the play.
and to advance or defer the date by
wear. The committee has submitted the
matter to the Regent al Bavaria, with
view TO obtaining his assent.
The Catholic papers all oppose any such
step. and say that the village and artists
are becoming vulgar calcUators, degrad-
ing the institution, and forgetting that
the tragcdy-pay is for eddcation, and
not for profit.
THE STAGE.
Forecasts for next seasons playbllls
indicate that Americans viii for the first
time be able to preserve the balance Of
theatrical trade between the two coun-
tries. which has I'm years past leaued so
heavily to the profit OF England. Not
only are the American managers 20 abb
sorb a share of London business, with
their staff from the United States but
American playwrishts are TO furnish pro-
ductlons for English companies, and the
rank and file Of several companies will
be largely recruited from the talent OF the
other side.
American admirers Of Dean Farrar may
be surprised 10 learn that his name Is
10 be blazoned on the bill boards next
season. lie has given TO Chillingham
Hunt the sole right 10 dramatic his
book. Darkness and Dawn" which deals
with the rise and fall Of Nero. and partic-
uar,y his persecution Of Christians, This
enterprise is inspired by the success Of
Wilson Barretts Scriptural play, "rhe
Sign OF the Cross" Ii the book proves
suitable for dramatic treatment the
reverend gentleman viii begin 10 reap
his royalties from the stage next autumn
The eve OF Waterloo, immouaiized by
Thackeray and Byron in literature, and
often uusuccessfully attempted for the
stage IS finally to be turned into dramatic
account by Haddon Chambers and Co
MINIS Carr. I'm a play I'm which NJ. Tor
ris is 20 figure as an officer Of the Gre
nader Guards. Should the fever Of mill
tary enthusiasm kind,ed by the jubilee
be suu burning IN the fall, the piece
should appeal strongly to Londoners.
PARIS TALK.
All Paris is discussing the duel that
was fought Oh Thursday between Catulle !
Meules. the poet. and Ligne Poe, the
actor and theatre manager, arising out
Of a literary quarrel. Ii was the first
time Poe had fought, while AIendes was
IN experienced due4list. The fight was
lOng-dr4wn out, and the fate Of the
French duelling system is involved. be- !
cause the question is raised whether an
adversary may indefinitely run away from
The point OF his opponents sword, dis !
tiuctly leye.led for the encounter Poe |
continued these tactics until his adyer- |
sary flung down his sword. saying that |
he was ready 10 die from exhaustion. If !
necessary, but not from fatigue in run |
ming after a poltroon.
NJ. Mendes then challenged his adver7 |
sarys seconds. who declined TO oblige |
him, but several duels are expected to |
be the outcome OF the insults mutually |
offered