The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-01

Goelet's Mayflower and other well
known yachts are in the roads.
The forthcoming issue of the National
Review will contain a long article
upon the success of the American BIZ
metallic commission. The article which
confirms what has already been cabled
on this subject by the correspondent
of the Associated Press, says: 1T IS
now generally recognized by all eX
cept ostriches, that Great Britain's
chief contribution will be the reopening
of the Indian minis, which all who
appreciate the question must regard as
splendid subscription to the common
pool
1t is announced that during the COM
ing parliamentary recess the Liberal
leaders will openly formulate plan
for home rule all around, in place of
Mr.. Gladstone's scheme. They ara
counting on the Irish support.
Mr.. John Redmond, however, said:
Il opposed the motion for home rule
all around in 1885, and would oppose
it again now. 1t would never satisfy
Irish national aspirants Besides, 1t
is a mere dodge to eVade the main
question. The scheme in itself is out
side the range of practice politics.
Ireland's own hope now is to move
boldly for a national parliament free
from all outside control, as Parnel
said"
The crusade against the frock coat
and stove-pipe hat for summer gath
erings like the Goodwood races, has re-
ceived a setback. This year the Prince
of Wales and the men Of his party, in
stead of appearing in the loW-crowned
hat and morning coat, as they did last
year. all wore black frook coats and
high hats.
DRAMATIC DRIFT.
Daniel FrOhman who sails for New
York this morning, takes a budget
Of contracts and new plays for the
Lyceum theater. In addition to THE
Princess and the Butterfly" which
will open the season at that theater
in November, he has another play by
Mr.. Pinero, of the Sweet Lavender"
style, and also a comedy entitled THE
Trif1e,' by Henry Arthur Jones,
comedy by Mr.. Parker, a comedy-dra
ma by Jerome K. Jerome, and a play
by Anthony Hope and Edward Rose.
Considerable interest is felt in the
French production Of Secret Service"
The adaptation is being made by NJ.
Little Vagabonds," whether the action
of the play is sufficiently stirring to
carry it without the local coloring and
accent which will be largely lost in
a translation, is question. An almost
equally interesting experiment will be
the work of the English company,
headed by William Terriss, which will
begin a short season at the Adelphi
on Monday, Aug. 9.
The suit which was brought by Olga
Nethersole against the Messrs. Froh-
man, as a result Of business differences
during her last American tour, has
been settled. The Frohmans have
paid a sum of money into court in set
Element, and the suit has been discon-
tinued.
German and French versions of THE
Wizard of the Nile will be produced
in France, Germany and Belgium at
the same time the opera is brought
out in England.
Stephen Crane has announced that he
likes England so we'll that he will
make London his home. Mr.. Crane s
books have found their greatest vogue
in this country, and he is receiving
considerable attention in literary cir
cles here.
Paul Dunbar, the negro poet, who
owes to w. D. Howells his introduce
ton to the public, is being lionized
in London in most flattering fashion.
The color line is not drawn in English
society. and the colored virsifier being
the latest literary novelty, is much
sought for receptions, garden parties
and similar gatherings. His readings
of his own verses have been highly
praised by the press, nor are criticisms
of the verses themselves less friendly.
The Tennyson memorial in the Isle
of Wight will be unveiled by Lady
Tennyson, and dedicated by the arch
bishop of Canterbury on Aug. 6, the
anniversary of the poets birthday.
The memorial is on Freshwater down,
which was Tennyson's favorite walk.
Bassett Roe, who has been one of
the leading supporters of Julia Mar
loWe,is visiting his former home in Lon
don. Nat G. Goodwin and his leading
lady, Maxine Elliott, are frequently
to be seen among the diners in tbs:
London hotels