The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25
ENGLAND ON OUR TARIFF.
The Spectator Says Congress Was Or
dered TO Protect Trusts and Obeved.
SEE IN 1T A CRISIS FOR THIS COUNTRY
Dean Farrar 1t is Alleged Will Allow His
Book. Darkness and Dawn, to be
Dramatized for Profit-Paris Dis
cusses Saturdays Duel.

LONDON. July PA pessimlstic view
is taken by the Spectator OF the con-
ditions likely to develop under the new
American tariff. IT says:
Never before has the complete domina'
ton Of the trusts over the Republican
party been made so palpable to the aver
age man.
Congress has been ordered 20 protect
the trusts. and has obeyod. We find pro-
lection stripped Of its old pretensions and
excuses. II is reduced 10 a bare merce-
nary aspect. II means the enabling Of
wealthy corporations to levy tribute on
the masses and 10 use the powers Of the
government TO enhance piles that are al
ready enormous.
"Ne believe that with just cause
behind them the United states might
safely defy all the Vaccinations Of hos
tile Europe but in an aggressive policy
dictated by selfish pecuniary interests
II must be said plainly that the United
states runs n serious risk OF collision;
and how fatal that might be to all the
highest Nterests Of mankind is abund-
ontly clear.
We trust that all wise and right minded
Americans will sound a warning against
| this bill II the alternatives Tor the
| Republic are 10 be on the one hand a
! policv Of ingoism. and on the other
| policy Of crude confiscauon' then very
| serious crisis for good order, freedom ana
rational self government viii have ar
rived"
PRINCE CHARLES RELICS.
During the week. there has been a sale
| ~ relics of "Bonny Prince Charlie at
| the old castle Of Colleven. II has ex-
cited widespread interest. The highest
price paid for single lot was 80 pounus
! given by Mr.. J. !. Johnson, OF chicago.
The bedstcad which the Prince uscd
| fhroo NIGHTS before .he battle. Of massive
! mahoeonv frame and carved pillars. with
| the original hangiugs. and the walking
| stick. which the Prince left leaning
| against the bed the night before the bat
| lie wore purchased by tho Queen for lfD
mounds. her maiesty's action through her
| representative being loudly cheered.
Thopro motors Of tho passion Play
! al Obcromamcrgan forcsoe diminished
| profits for the next representation IN
I
| Paris Exhibition. and II IS already pro-
| osed to modify the hitherto unhrokon
| traditions Of the play and 70 advance or
| defer the date by a year. The committee
| has submitted the matter 70 the reg nt
| OF Bauria, with a view OF obtaining DIS
| assent.
The Catholic papers all oppose any such
step. and say that the village and artists
| arc becoming vulgar calculators, re-
/
| that the tragedy play is for edification,
| and not for profit.
| Forecasts for next seasons play-hills
| indicate that Americans will for the hrsi
| time be able TO preserve the balance of
| theatrical trade between the two coun-
| tries. which has in years past leaned so
| heavily 10 the profit Of England.
| Not only are the American managers
| 10 absorb a share Of London business
| with the STATS from the United States.
but American playwrights are 70 fur
| nish productions for English companies,
] and the rank and file Of several com
| panics will bolargoly recruited from the
talent Of the other side.
DEAN FARRAR's VENTURE.
| American admirers of Dean FarraI
| may be surprised 10 learn that his name
is 10 be blazOncd on the bin boards
| next season. lie has given 10 Chilingham
| Hunt the sole right 10 dramatic his
! book. Darkness and Dawn" which deals
! with the rise and fall Of Nero. and prac-
| ucally his persecution Of Christians.
This enterprise is inspired by the sue
| cess of Wilson Barretts Scriptural play
"The Sign Of the Cross"
If the book proves suitable FOR dra-
| matte treatment. the reverend gentleman
will begin 10 reap his royalties from the
| stage next autumn.
The eve OF Waterloo immortalizcd by
| Thackcry and Bryon in literature and
| often unsuccesstully attempted for the
| stage Is finally TO be turned into dramatic
account by Haddon Chambers and Com
| ins Carr in a play I'm which NJ. Torria
| is 10 figure as an officer Of the Grenadior
| Guards.
Should the fever Of military enthusiasm
| kindled by the jubilee be still burning In
| the fan the piece should appeal stronsly
TO Londonccrs.
THE PARIS DUEL.
All Paris is discussing The duel that
was fought on Thursday between Catullf
Mendas The poet and Lugne Poe the &C
| tor and manager of the Oeuvre Theatre
arising out Of literary quarrel II was
the first time Poe had fought. whil'
| Mendas was an experienced duellist. The
fight was long drawn out and the fate
of the French ducilng system is involved
I because the question is raised whether an
adversary may indefinitely run away from
the point Of his opponents sword distinct
ly lcvellod for the encounter. Poe con.
tinued these tactics until his adversary
fling down his sword saying that he Wa.
ready 10 die from exhaustion if necessary
but not from fatigue from running after
| q noitroOn.
NJ. Mendas then challenged his adver
| sary's seconds. who declined 10 obhg'
| him. but several duols are expected 10 Do
the outcome OF the insults mutually Of
| fcred.