The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-01

BY W. d. HowslIs, He 10 Now Lionlzes
by British Society. Which Invites Hin
| Everywhere = The American HERES
| Thorn in the Side of BrItain's Maidenry
| Home Rule IL . Back Number Nov
With the Irish-PeepIDs 1t Faurs- Lon
| don Yachting Gossip.
London. uly 31.-Paul Dunbar, the
negro poet, vflo owes TO ". D. Howeils
his introduction 10 the public. is being
honized in London in the mast fiacterins
fashion The color line is not drawn N
English circles. and the colored versi-
fer. being The latest literary novelty. is
much sought for receptions. garden par
ties and similar gatherings. His read
!ngs of his own verses have been highly
praised by the press.
THE AMERICAN GIRL.
Vanity Fair. reviewing the season,
congratulates the country on its brill
fancy and gives a list of the season s
| beauties, which, il says, no country can
rival. 1t adds that among others Miss
Goelet and Miss Hay. the ambassador 5
daughter. have been most successful be-
cause OF personal charms and animation
OF manner. In the same issue is per-
sonai leF;er from an English girl with
reference TO the newspaper agitation
over the decadence Of English society.
The writer says:
The trouble lies in the unwilhngness
Of the poor members OF the aristocracy
to earn honest livings. II is SO dread
full for the men 20 put themselves up for
sale 10 the rich American girls without
love. 10 come here 70 excel in beauty
and wealth. If this goes on, all England
will soon be owned by the Americans,
for they are buying land as well as
men,"
HOME RULE OUT OF DATE.
1t is announced that during the CON-
ing parliament recess the Liberal lead
ers will openly formulate a plan for
home rule all around. instead OF Mr..
Gladstone's scnenne. They are counting
upon Irish support.
Mr.. John Redmond, however. said:
Il opposed the motion for home rule
all around in 1895 and would oppose il
again now. 1t would never satisfy Irish
national aspirants. Besides, i, is a mere
dodge to evade the main issue. The
scheme in itself is outside the range of
practical politics. Ireland's only hope
now is TO move boldly to a national par
lament. free from all outside control,
as Farnell said"
PRESIDENTIAL PEEPSHOW.
NJ. Faure's villa al Havre Is situated
in a hollow and is overlooked by the
boulevard Maritime. number of tele-
scopes have been mounted on the boule-
ward and large crowds are paying half
a franc to see the president walking in
mis- garden or seated in his chair on the
lawn.
ABOUT HATS AND COATS.
The crusade against the frock coat and
stovepipe hat for summer gatherings
Ike the Goodwood races has reached a
setback. This year the Prince OF Wales
and the men OF his party. instead of ap-
pearins in low-crown hats, as they did
last year. all wore black frock coats and
high hats.
THE COWES REGATTA.
With the Goodwood meeting over.
With parliament on the eve of proroga-
ton and the Cowes regatta jus; begin
ming, the season of 1897 is absolutely end
ed and with II ended also apparently a
ong run OF good weather.
Cowes is crowded in anticipation OF
next weeks regatta. when the prizes will !
De unusually munihcent. On Monday the |!
aurora will sail her maiden race with
ne Meteor. the Bona and the Britannia. 1
Inder the auspices OF the ROYAL London 1
Yacht club. which will probably prove 1
ne most interesting event of the season
The Duke OF Leeds has been actively
ngaged in getting signatures 10 an ad-
iress to Emperor William on behalf OF
ne yacht owners who were entered Cor
ne Emperor's cup in the recent CUP race
o Heligoland, bu: his action is being
Wetly criticised in the higher yachting
ircies and by leading members Of the
Prince OF Wales set. who are diametri-
ally opposed to his action.
The Prince Of Wales. however. has re-
coed from his determination not 10 race
ne Britannia against the Meteor this
ear. and she arrived az Cowes on
thursday IN full racing rig. The Duke
I Aoruzi's new Bona, the Duke OF Suth-
riands Cai!nita and Mr.. Ogden Goele1's
iayhower and other vel known yachts
re in the roads.