New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
TALK OF THEDAY IN LONDON

SIGNSOF WAR WITH THE BOERS,-There are
indications that the British preparations against
the Transvaal multiply In many directions. III was
semi officially reported during the week that two
more regiments have been ordered 10 prepare for,
service in South Africa and negotiations are pend
Ing with Scotch ship-owners for four transports 10
be ready at the end Of June. Though PRESIDENT
KRUGER has court martialed his grandson, Lieu
tenant Eloff. for using insulting language toward
Queen Victoria the most bitter comments can be
heard in the clubs and among the better classes OF
people here against the President. who. II is SAID
has done much as Lieutenant Eion to insult me ne
Scent coming troubles. and are Iasing Warning
finger Truth says or this subject Inere ,,, Is
the Transvaal. Lord Sasburys Government Is ap-
psreny bent upon forcing qaru TAKEN npqo 10 nsn
him. and everything he does IL misrcpiescn,eo' II
WISER men in the Ministry have at length realized
that war with the Transvaal does not mean a con-
w 1es S prny Of the Whites at The cape and all
the Beers will be agans. us
A NEW MONTE CARLO.-The recent visit Of
King Leopold Of Belgium TO London had for its OBJ
ject 1t now appears to conclude a contract by the
terms Of which a syndicate rents for a term or
years the Kings splendid chateau in Ardennes Tor
use as a gambling club. The grounds and park are
attractive and the King is TO build large hotel
adjoining the chateau The promoters seriously be-
lieve that the place will rival Monte carlo NO one
apparently, protests against this extension 9i sam
sayorv' At such places the gambling fever is run
ming high now over an exhibition lottery in which
on Thursday last. a jOurneynan mason or Char
leroi won 100 90 francs (S2o00D. Each chief prize
has far fallen to laborer and the result Is
their savings Of years in the lotteries
CAPTAIN MAHANs PoPULARITY.-There is
no denying that Captain Mahan is highly esteemed
in Great Britain His naval writings have been
praised in the highest degree. and all the morning
newspapers yesterday contained reviews of the
American officers book on Lord Nelson and
the British Navy of Nelson's tire. II is more OF
history Of British power under Nelson than
mere life of that Admiral. The reviews are uni
forulv eulogisto and THE Times" remarks that
CAPTAIN Mahan's work will become one of the
greatest naval classics. 1t continues when 1t
first became known that Captain Mahan was en-
gagged upon life of Nelson, some msgiving might
have been felt. without disparaging the genius OF
IN the exposition of the influence OF sea power IN
rreaest "h historic These misgvings have
R Ree f not only dealt adeauaey most nsuc
lively with the purely naval aspects OF Nelson
Snevitable portraIt of Nelson as a man They do
not merely explain him 10 his countrymen ana me
mate seaman but they show how his martial mer
its were unique. Incompatible and supreme, and
were really counterpart and. in large measure.
explanation Of his grave PERSONA Iaus Inc
Mssn padg debtor who to be- true
70 The renown Of his country and to the glory
of its heroes"
IAN MACLAREN'S" THEOLOGY-At meet
ing Of the Durham Presbytery at Sunderland during
the week TO arrange for the coming meeting Oh the
SYNOD a member referred 10 a press attack by
their moderator, DR.. Balgarnie VINO pres'oea "a, d,
the meeting on Dr. Kennedy Moore who has nlea
a heresy petition against DR.. John watson iaii
Macaren and amid great app'dnn r Moore With
holding defective, II not erroneous views OF ia az
Would es sSppoT b ne %Raf
A NEW LACE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from VI
onna describe new machine for the manufacture
of lace which turns out an article not distinguish
able from hand work Hitherto lace machlneS
have only produced meshes in perfect squares sN-
ing the lace stiff appearance TINS Is no" Hpo,,
ished and it Is expected that the macmdde est
+he Invention of AuStriap named august
Matitseh. viii have the effect OF transferring the
lace industries 10 new centres
THE JUBILEE FESTIVITIES Although the
nroqranr,es of the Diamond Jubilee festivities are
practically drawn up with the supposiuon that
their details will be carried out. the Associaten
Press learns on high court authority that every
thing is contingent upon the state or the queen
health and she will act entirely upon the adVice
Of her physicians. If Her Majesty is not In good
hoalth she will remain at Buckingham Palace ana
if she takes part in the procession and shows Signs
of fatigue she will at once leave IL ana apdhuo"
the plan Of visiting ST. Pauls Cathedral men
again she may only go TO ST. PaulS Ca'heora.' -
new set Of state harness. which will cost ABOUT
$500 is being made for the six cream-colored
horses which are draw the Queens carriage on
June % according the programme The present
set Of harness used for these horses was manu-
featured shortly after the Queens marriage, ana
replaced the gorgeous rapgngs which were MADE
for the horses OF George ". Her Majestys
health may make it necessary for her to rae IN
closed coach. or the other hand, some OF me
I nd
rSekpg sea be odW TG Teeh
the popular greetings In connection win We
Iublee prepa tons. the royal gold plate has been
removed from Windsor Castle to BIcknsham PA Pa,-
ace. The transfer took place on Wednesday !ast:
ScoTeS bS dozen iSr ali
ily armed Plccadg will be considerably improved
part of the blank wall fronting on Deyonshre
House and by The replacing o. !e sa'Si b P bna ic
full examples OF ircnwork.
TALK WITH WAYNE MACvEAGH-wayn
MacVeagh. the retiring United States Ambassador
10 Italy will be the first of the retiring diplomats
to reach home as he sails for New-York on April
10. A representative Of the Associated Press had
an interesting talk with Mr.. MacNeagh previous 10
his departure from this city for Southampton lie
sincerely delighted to be on his way BACK 10
the United States. and expects to resume at once
the practice Of his profession. Mr.. MacNeagh
spoke with warm appreciation OF the great kind
ness shown to him in Rome. where his mission Is
well known TO have been Successful as well as
agreeable. When asked If be not sorry TO
leave Rome. Mr.. MacVeaghkaid; /"Yes, one is al
ways sorry to part from kind friends, but We can
not help looking forward with greater pleasure 10
the welcome OF older friends at home" When
asked what he thought Of the new American Cabi-
net, Mr.. MacVeagh promptly said: Il think the
country is TO be heartily congratulated upon It's
members, and the same is true OF the diplomatic
appointments, The men selected are, | believe. in
every instance admirably fitted for the posts
signed &c them When asked for his Views OF the
extra session of Congress and the proposed new
tariff Mr.. MacVeagh replied: Il think President
Mckinley did exactly right in calling an extra
sion. do not myself believe the protective system
is any longer needed III the United States but I
recognize that the recent election entities the Re-
publican parry 10 pass Dlii SATISFACTORY 10 Inc adj
is passed the better. Uncertainty as 10 what the
duties 10 be Is worse even than high duties. and
II the new tariff takes effect at once the country
will have three years In which 10 test II by It's
fru hof no DrnailGnf inl ~ ON .