Omaha daily bee., 1897-02-07
Henry Labouchere Hits Rich Americans a
Hard Rap.
NEW YORK SOCIETY tXClTES CONTEMPT
Calls it "a Parody on the Worst Features Of
European Capitals"
BAYARD'S DINNER TO PRINCE OF WALES
His Royal Highnes. aud Other Guests Wear
Decorations.
CEclL RHODES is MADE A SOCIAL LION
DcIuged with Invitations, Telcgrnms,
Love Letters, Bouquets, Locks
of Hair ana u Proposal
of Marriage.

LONDON, Feb. 6.-The newspapers mere
continue to comment upon the approaching
Bradley Martin fancy dress ball, and IN
SO doing generally discuss American society
One newspaper says that Mr.. Martin Is un-
known here Miss Corneia Martin is the
Countess Of Craven), and explains that he
is Chicago millionaire"
Henry Labouchere, editor Of the Truth,
remarks: mo one is heartier admirer oil
Americans than I, but If they are judged Dy
Now York society, more corrupt ana con
temptible crew never played their pranks
before heaven. They are parody on the
worst features Of European capitals. Inc
man who can spend the most is deemed the
leader while the Jeunesse Doree Is not
satisfied with aping the most vulgar as
poets of European society," but Is anxious
to return to the orgies which disgraced
Rome
The dinner which United States Ambassa-
dor Bayard gave on Wednesday last to
the Prince of Wales and which was at
tended by number of the most prominent
persons of England, including the mar
uuis of Salisbury, was great success III
all respects. The prince of Wales enjoyed
himself greatly and was very appreciatNe
of the American Dishes especially the pran-
died peaches which are unknown In Eng
land The assumption that the prince OF
Wales acceptance of Mr.. Bayards invita-
tion was a personal tribute to the present
American ambassador is erroneous. The
prince of Wales has often dined With pre-
vious American ministers and also with
former secretaries of the American legation
The fact that the prince and all the other
Enplishmen present wore their orders alone
shows that he considered it an official oc-
casion and desired to pay a compliment
IN the American nation This Is likewise
.bown NV his toast at the dinner of the
,yh;,e E~ians' club. which includes the
best known authors and newspaper writer's,
n few awnings ago Consul General Col
lins was the guest Of honor, and over 100
persons were present, including Messrs
NJ Honti. Forjeon, Christi-Murray, Poultney
Bigelow and Lowe, editor Of the st. James
Gazette.
Replying to toast, the consul general
made a speech of refreshing candor, in
which he good naturedly criticised the Eng
lish and praised America. He said: ou
have so much time at your disposal as to
be able to devote much of 1t to the reguia-
tion of the affairs of other countries. You
hold your meetings, uPpoih'
mittees. and denounce negro lynchings in
America; yet you kill more negroes monthly
in Africa than we have done in our history
Mr.. Collins also spoke strongly In FAVOR oi
the arbitration treaty.
IRISH PARTY SQUABBLES
The souabbles among the members OF the
Irish parliamentary party continue inc
name of Vezy Knox, Parnelhte nlehipsi
for Londonderry city, was removed from 'no
list of members of that party at meeting
of the Dillonites on Thursday ai'er tne
receipt of a letter from Mr. Knox refusing
10 ioin the party under the new constitution
The thefts on Italian roads have become
so notorious that the officials have peen IN
yestigatiug the matter and have JUST lssueu
report declaring themselves unable 10 uca'
with the evil and suggesting that travellers
cord their baggage and seal each knot WIN
leaden seal.
In thanksgiving for the long life OF theh
Parents. the children Of Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam E. Gladstone are about to erect
ueporiai window in Hawardep church, anu
have accepted the design of Burne Jones'
Continuous rains forecast renewed hooas
In the Thames valley, especially at Kings
ION Oxford NARROW and Cavershan, winch
ARE already suffering and when seriously
threaten Elton. If the water rises there
nine inches more most of the boys must p'
sent home. From all parts OF the coht
mont come the same stories of floods ano
,ains The weather along the Riverri mas
haan the worst In years. There have been
daily rains and the roads are seas OF mud
The continuance OF the rains has had
bad effect upon the lnvalids who are ther'
ON account of the climate and the doctors
are kent very busy attending TO their pa
tients.
CECIL. RHODES FAWNED UPON.
From the moment OF his arrival In Ens
land Colonel Cecil Rhodes has been deluge
with invitations kilograms, love letters
bououets and requests for his photograph
locks OF his hair and autographs, In add
tion TO A suggestion OF proposal OF mar
riage.
D There is widespread interest In the comm
election in the Brldgeton division OF Glas
COW for a successor In Parliament 10 II
George Otto Trevelyan, whose resgnatio
has lust been announced. The radicals nav
s,lected Sir Charles Cameron, whose pla'
form is home rule, dsestabllshment, taxa
tien OF land values and the caneeling of tn
prohibition of the importation of cattle froi
Canada and the United States, which, h
declares is especially Injurious to Glasgow
The conservative candidate, Charles Il. Scot
is the solicitor general for Scotland.
Washington Hall in the county OF Dun
ham, has Just been sold for tioo $4,000
This is the estate which beth Washsnsto
Irving and Robert Sturgess. the local hi
torian. elabn as belonging to the ancestor
Of George Washington. The historic mar
.ia lak In, tor and the land a
tached 10 It, were bought by the local al
thoritIes, who desired to make eemeter'
Part OF the land was not required for IN
purpose and. together with the hall, 1t vi
brought under the hammer.
THEATRICAL GOSSIP.
Miss Terry is to be completely restored