New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
was in session. Mr.. Labouchere has been indis-
Greet but he Is the only member OF the commit

was in session. Mr.. Labouchere has been indis-
Greet, but he Is the only member Of the commit
tee bent upon probing the South African scan
dal 10 the bottom. The code kilograms do not
yet incriminato any one in the Colonial Office
although Mr. Harris imagined that Mr.. Fairfield
fully understood the vague hints respecting the
possible employment of a military force on the
border Of the Transvaal. Mr.. Fairfield was deaf
and probably did not catch Mr.. Harriss words
spoken with bated breath. Fairfield's denial be-
fore his death of all previous knowledge OF the
raid Is generally accepted as conclusive vindi-
cation OF the Colonial Office. The London
Times is shown TO have been pers'stently used
by the conspirators through the influence OF
Flora Shaw. the trusted correspondent. who was
hand-in-glove with Rhodes Harris and the other
millionaire politicians of South Africa 1t is
clearly incredible that astute statesman as
Mr. Chamberlain could have allowed himself TO
be entrapped by party Of intriguers with even
so brilliant leader Flora Shaw, His enemies
would enjoy convicting him of preknowedge
OF the raid. and would sacrifice the memory OF a
faithful official like Mr. Fairfield If they could do
so; Blu, the idea is preposterous, in view of the
energy displayed by him in thwartng DR.. Jane
sons plans after the troopers started.
The Queen was received with every possible
manifestation Of loyalty and enthusiasm at
Sheffield More novel than the formal proceed
1ngs at the Town Hall or the visit to the work
shops. where steel armor plate was rolled, was
the welcome from the thousands of children in
Norfolk Park. The Queen was in high spirits
and well deserved the sporting tribute displayed
by a banner in side street: well played.
Sixty. not out"
Another great function has occurred to-day
with the Prince Of Wales as master of cere-
monies. This is the opening Of Blackwell Tun-
mel, which will be a new outlet for popula-
ton Of 100000 massed between the Tower
Bridge and Woolwich Ferry, a distance Of nearly
nine miles. 1t is one Of the most important en-
gineering works conducted by the London Coun-
~ Council. being underground tube 62OO
feet long. beneath the Thames. The tunnel is
faced with glazed tiles within solid iron she'll
and lighted throughout with electricity. 1t has
been under construction for five years. The
Prince was received with great enthusiasm IN
driving under a military escort, to the northern
approach 10 the tunnel, and the ceremony or
opening the tunnel gates with golden key was
performed with unwonted pomp.
Jubilee guards Of honor are arriving from
every quarter, and strange and fantastic uni
forms are constantly seen in the streets and
parks A large party of Indian mobiles, repre-
scnting twenty States came UP from Plymouth
this morning. most of them being cavalry COM
manders in the imperial service troops. At the
rehearsal Of trooping the colors by the Horse
Guards yesterday there were detachments OF
hussars of the Sierra Leone and North Borneo
police. There also several files OF west
Indian negro regiments; Zaptehs from Cyprus
looking like Turks and wearing blue TUNES and
fezes were also seen with their ponies. London
does not look like itself. because the principal
thoroughfares are framed with platforms and
stands erected a month in advance Of the Jubi-
lee parade: but there Is an unwonted air of
hustle and animation in the crowded streets,
which indicates that the gala week is already
anticipated with pleasurable excitement.
The American Ambassadors speech at the I'M
yelling Of the bust of Sir Walter Scott in West
minister Abbey admirably delivered In
clear voice which distinctly heard in the
crowded chapter house. 1t disclosed finished
literary style in which the companion address
by Mr.. Balfour was lacking. and was we'll re-
oeived by the large audience. The bust Is a
weil-executed copy Of the Chantrey bust at Abb
botsford, and Is placed in the Poets corner
close to the monument to the Duke Of Argyll.
The question of womens degrees has been set
tied in Cambridge by adverse vote, so over
whelming as to prevent the reopening OF the
controversy for Ions period. The undergradu-
ates disgraced themselves by horseplay un :
worthy of a great university They were not
allowed to have voice in deci1ing whether
women who pass examination for honors should
be entitled to write B. A. after their names.
but they considered themselves licensed to take
possession of the town to celebrate the victory
over the schoolmistresses Win frantic buffoon-
cry. and to exhibit efigies Of the new woman
in black spectacles and boomers. The principle
has been established that the university was
founded for men, and that they only are en-
titled to degrees. i. n. r.
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