New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25

cautious and IN not Influenced by outbursts OF
.emner as when 1.-THE Chronicle" brands LORD
Salisbury as a coward, nor by hysterical
fanaticlsm, as when the Rev. Hugh frice
Hughes proclaims that the enemies OF Greece
are profoundly and wofully ignorant OF the
teachings of the Bible: but 1t will angrliy re-
sent the use Of Englands sea power IN aelehce
OF the three emperors' alliance for the main
tenance Of Turkish misrule.
The by-election at Crewe will turn mainly
on the Greek question. since the Liberal candi-
date has declared himself unreservedly against
Lord salsbury's policy and the Liberal leaders
will be heard next week in the Commons pro-
testing against the un-English diplomacy
which no longer implies peace In Europe ana
liberty for Crete.
While the Greeks have something better
than desert sands and gold mines to fight Tor
British campaigns for more material interests
than the liberty of an oppressed race are fore-
Swallowed. The advance from Donsola to Aou
Hamed is timed for July and will establish
new outpost from which Khartoum can be re-
occupied another year. The presence OF
powerful British squadron IN Delagoa Bay Is
something more than naval manoeuvre TOT
practice fleet. Whether 1t Is demonstration
against a possible raid upon I.olrenzo MARQUEE
by the Beers or Germany or prelude to an
exchange Of territories by which Delagoa Bay
will be purchased from Portugal and occupied
nv England II IS obviously meant a warn
Ing TO the Transvaal that the new High COM
missioner is about to land at the Cape and
that the Colonial Office Is no longer disposed
to be flexible and conc!latory when treaty
rights are not respected by Krager's Govern
ment and when the political wrongs OF the UT
lander are not redresscd.
Mr. Cecil Rhodes returning in triumph after
his theatrical appearances in the South African
burlesoue investigation is exulting afresh over
his achievements a kindergarten, ana the
fnanciers Of the KafTlr Circus in sympathetic
touch with Cape contractors and SPECTATORS
are dreaming Of another boom In stocks, after
a decisive military campaign against the Beers
Meanwhile. the bottom has fallen out OF a
roeaner and more mercenary speculation In Lon
don. The auction sale of Diamond Jubilee WIN
dows has shown that the supply Of gded
perches from which birds of fashion may see the
show largely exceeds the demand. The highest
bids were considerably below the prices obtained
ten years ago and long way short OF the re-
served figures of the syndicates and SPECTATORS
This sale has exerted depressing erect upon the
Jubilee boomers. who have evidently moderated
the frugal Instincts OF sHSiisH HcoNS VA i"'''
lies and overrated the number and extravaganza
of the incoming horde Of American millionaires
The weather continues cold and raw. the Easter
vacation having been unpleasant alike In town
and country, owing to the unusually capricious
snrine. The theatres are now in the high tide OF
nros,erity the interval before the opening Of the
session. being filled with glmpses Of new plays.
| Madame Sans Gene is drawing crowded houses
at the Lyceum. The Geisha" celebrates its
birthday at Days Theatre with exceptional
pomp and hospitality The American actress.
Eleanor Calhoun, will play the leading part. and
good one. at the Royalty. in new play called
THE Court of Honour"
The great art shows Of the year in the New
Gallery and the Academy. are opening but offer
promise Of few works Of original power or pre-
eminent excellence. The private view at the
New Gallery this afternoon attracted great
throng. The best pictures are large canvas by
Sir Edward Burne-Jones, entitled The Pilgrim
Of Love-" sombre in color scheme but having
more vitality than his work ordinarily has, and a
portrait of Mrs George Swinton by Sargent less
effective than his last years work from repre-
senting the subject in repose rather than in ar
rested action. Tadema, Watts. Shannon. Par
sons and Boughton are also represented, but
only the last two with works entirely worthy
of them l. n. Il.