New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
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sts financial obligations by the bankrupt kingdom
1, inevitable. The two Emperors have dragged
the European Powers behind them in a campaign
of diplomacy almost aA farccai as the burlesque
military campaign of the Greeks. and in the end
the Sultan alone is master of the revels' Mean
while, France is irritated by evidence that the
value Of her own allegiance with Russia has
greatly diminished and England Is completely
isolated and powerless in a momertous crisis.
Public opinion In two European countries VIII
be preoccupied with domestic politics and jubilee
reioicings during the diplomatic negotiations In
the East The Law OF Association Amendment
bill introduced in the Prussian Chamber yester-
day empowers the police to take measures which
may imper every Independent political move
noent and paralyze free speech. The text OF the
measure shows that the Emperor is controlled
by Junker advisers and has recklessly challenged
what is regarded as the German birtfright, I'D
erty Of assembly. The bill has caused great ex-
element and indignation in Berlin and other
Socialist centres, and little else will be talked
about by Germans until it is amended or de-
feated.
In England politics are at the lowest possible
ehb The EMPLOYERS Liability BILL which is
based on the German system Of insurance against
accidents has received the support OF the trades
unions and the Liberals will hardly venture 10
Oprcse it, The debates are so dun ana hstless
that the House is electrified when Mr. Chamoer-
lain springs to the rescue Of the Foreign Prison.
Made Goods bill and attempts to convict MT.
James Bryce and other Liberal leaders of carry
ing water on both shoulders Even South Africa
has ceased to interest politicians. although the
close Of the inquiry is still long way of.
The remarkable rise OF Rand shares after a
long-cont,nued decline is the plainest possible
proof that the political furry has ended with
the repeal of the Alien immigration act. Inc
Kaffir spectators have taken heart. and the
bears so long in control of the market nave
suddenly been caught and we'll squeezed
There is really only one subject now before the
English public and 1t is neither political nor
controversial it is the approach Of the jubilee
celebration. The press is filled with details OK
Official arrangements and preparations Tor the
patriotic festival. Grand stands and temporary
balconies are now under construction in the
palace yard at Whitehall. in Piccadilly. and all
along the route, although the parade will not
occur for five weeks The Nationa! Gallery has
an ugly timber front and S.: Pauls is f1arksd
with hideous platforms. Rumors Of carpenters
strikes and a corner in lumber have induced
the vestries and private spectators TO distSure
the streets long time in advance Of Jubilee
week. The conversation in clubs and West End
houses turns upon the single pivot OF the Jubilee
celebration, with the prices paid for windows
and open-air seats, schemes of decorating street
fronts and illuminating buildings court balls
and great parties. the rise in provisions the
scarcity Of servants especially buffers, ana the
probable list of honors and decorations II poll
tics dull, and Mr.. Arthur Balfour more In
dolent than ever, it is Jubilee Year. ana the
Queen commands the undivided attention OF her
subjects If European diplomacy be discredited
and six Powers following meekly behind the
Sultan's triumphal car. 1t is the Queens year
and there must he no discordant note OF war IN
the Te Daun in front OF St Paul's.
Another excellent town show for Jubilee Year
has been opened in Grafton Galleries. 1t
IS an exhibition of dramatic and musical art,
comprising paintings, miniatures. engravings,
prints playbills and relics. Sir Henry Irving is
the chief organizer of this interesting collection.
Maurice Grau's opera season at Covent Garden
opened under disadvantageous conditions. many
singers being hoarse owing 10 the Indictment
weather The performances have steadily i'm
proved during the week but both audiences and
critics are captious and censorlous. and find 1.
difficult to admit that Sir Augustus Harris can
have a successor in London The new tenor from
Paris Dupeyron. was well received last night.
John Hare had a royal welcome tonight at the
Court Theatre in "A Hobby Horse" and William
Gilette's Secret Service was performed for the
first time at the Adelphi Theatre by his Ameri-
can company. The attempt to present on the
London stage a story Of the American Civil War
failed in the case Of Alabama" year ago, but
to-night's venture has begun more hopefully.
Indeed its success was unmistakable in all re-
spects The play interested a critical audience.
suspicious of American wares, and was received
with genuine enthusiasm. Mr.. Gillette made
graceful speech. which was greeted with cheers.
The American Ambassador was present.
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