New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-17


Ministry for allowing Mr.. Chamberlain to force
the EMPLOYERS Disability bill upon it, He de-
Nbera,e,v charges the Government with enter
ing upon course which will eventually destroy
the Conservative party. yet he is reelected
presideot Of the Northern Union conservative
Association. with every sign OF approval or
r,s view. by that body. Lord Londonderry is q
sincere leader with the courage o. MS coh'c-
tions but he can hardly hope to in)uTe MT
Chamberlain by crying over split mix.
The north gallery Of the Imperial Institute
vas thrown open this morning for a press vie"
~ tho Jubilee gifts These number about SIX
hundred and include four hundred and hfty au-
dresses OF congratulation TO the Queen from an
tho great cities in the United Kingdom anu
representative bodies Of her subjects IN al poi
lions Of the Empire. No private lct'cia "i'
hibited SO that President Mckinleys le''cr -
the Queen, delivered by the Speciai Ailpas'"u'''
&, 20, sbown The only American memorials
are a few addresses from societies Oh bllt'Sh icH
dents in New-York and elsewhere Inc az"
dresses are similar in phrasing ana Ill ~
spiri; Of loyal affection. but there Is an c'i"i,
variety in material script, decoration anu ai
,ic workmanship 1t is unique collection
Witwatersrand sends its compliments lhcaseu III
solid gold. ornamented with diamonds; singapore
ac,ers and dragons; the Indian addresses a'c
,,rorrht an embroidery and richly decorated
with gems; from every country in the h'''sN 0"'
and every corner of the Empire there are mes
sages of love and respect on parchment li'o".
ivory or paper. in every Imaginable 'eN' anu
script. with every possible variation oil oeVo'd'
tive effect and goldsmiths craft. ~
Apart from the addresses there are i'V s"''
selected for exhibition by the queen. Inc "'os'
important is the Prince OF Wales Presei. ~
fine equestrian portal; or hliilsVii OIL" ~
Duke Of Connaught, by Detaiiie' WIN i'is"
land regiment in the background Aihons o."'
roval gifts are a Ions chain necklet' Win
crown and dates in diamonds, from lhe Quec"
children; large chrysophtase paper"eie"''
sunerblv decorated, from the Empress OIL "oi
MANY: a magnificent diamond brooch from 'he
Princess Of Wales and her chluIeh
brooch with an open pendant ned'' "
,,.,,,o,ds from the Emperor Of Russia.
and a large silver vase from the GERMAN EN-
,,oror The most interesting gifts those from
the Emperor Of China, the DowaSer Empress
and the Chinese Ambassador. consisting OF SUI
perb porcelains. embroderies and sacrli1cial YES
seIs a thousand years old The most fantastic
object is a tigers skull from Hyderabad. with
an inkstand in the mouth and a clock ana pa
rometer in the eyes All climes and all condl-
lions of wealth and poverty are represented IN
the collection. There are silk carpets or orlelha
design curtains worked by Hindoo WIDOWS
wheeling chairs from wardrobe maids ana pl-
cycles from CoventrY's Mayor walking SUCKS
from Premiers and actresses and parasoi from
the oldest parliamentary veteran. jewels from
rrincesses silver flower baskets from Lady May
dresses. porcelain from peeresses, milking stools
from old ladies. and photographs from working
girls Within the sound of Bow Bells. 1t Is
strange assortment Of presents. but there Is
silver thread which links them together This
is the feeling of profound respect and affection
which the Queen inspires throughout the world
One of the most brilliant exhibitions Of we'd
ding presents ever seen in London is at Lans-
downe House to-day. where reception follows
the marriage of the Marquis of Waterford and
Lady Beatrix Fitzmaurice at St Georges, Han
over SQUARE The bride and bridegroom are re-
lated to all the great families Of England and
Ireland, and the list Of presents includes nearly
every titled name in the United Kingdom. 1t
is marvellous display Of diamonds. The brides
wedding dress was trimmed with lace made by
sisterhood in Kerry, Ireland, and her eight
bridesmaids wore Renaissance lace on their
satin gowns, with embroidered shamrocks and
butterflies. Nearly all the members Of the
Cabinet attended the wedding ceremony and re-
Ception earlier In the day.
The Prince Of Wales stood sponsor Cor the
Marlborough baby at the Chapel Royal. St
James's where the future Anglo-Amercan Duke
was baptized in the presence of a small COM
pany admitted by card. The royal galleries
were occupied the gold plate on the altar shone
resplendent and the Young Duohess's face was
wreathed with smiles.
DR.. Nansen is off to-day for America. after
a flying visit to London where he had leisure
only for luncheon with Mr.. F. G. Jackson at
the Royal Societie. Club There were fourteen
guests and DR.. Nansen readily admitted that
more delcaces of the season b. served
In Piccadilly than in Franz Josef Land
The Carl Rosa company continues to under
take the most ambitious operas at Covent Gar
den. depending upon a good chorus and orchestra
and fresh voices. mainly American for popular
support After week Of Wagner opera, it will
return next week TO a lighter style of music,
for which IL is we'll suited. The chief theatrical
novelty this week has been the production at
the Court Theatre of the English version of
Die Konigskinder.' the last fairy tale which
Humperdinck has set TO music II is not an
opera, like "Hansel und Gretel.' but a drama
with incidental music of great beauty, especially
in the last act. There is fine magic spell
motive, with some tender love music one good
dance and a series Of graceful fairy themes
Cissie LOTUS appears a goose girl. and
we'll Days company closes a most successful
London engagement tonight. !. y. F.
THE MARLBOROUGH BABY CHRISTENED