The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-05-01


at the receptions which viii be given, un-
til June 24th, when she returns to Wind
sor castle.
One of the notable features of the at
tendant observances of he Goth year OF
the queens reign will be what is known
as the Victorian era exhibition. A par
ticularly noticeable feature OF this ex-
hibition win that of the drama section
whore the drama, during the Victorian
era, win be appropriately represented on
the largest stage in the world, that OF
the Empress theater having been set
aside for the purpose. What win be done
by the theatrical profession in this sec
ton Is explained by Mr.. Charles Wynd-
ham, whose position as regards the En-
glish drama is such as to make his words
of unusual interest. Said he, In discuss
Ing the matter:
we have tie cnanee 0i illustrating IN
a more tangible shape than ever before,
the progress Of the drama during the six
glorious decades of her majesty's reign,
and to show its gradually increased and
ever increasing hold on public thought
and sentiment. Sixty years Is a long
time in the history of the darma. In go
years it rose from Its infancy of miracle
plays and problems to its zenith under
Shakespeare. In 60 years more II sank to
its lowest depths in the degraded and de-
grading literature of the restoration.
What, however has it accomplished in
present time cannot compete with the
giants who lived in the days of Queen
Elizabeth, yet, in the Wilderness of it's
range, the complexity of Its problems, the
refinement and fidelity of its detail, and
variety of points on which it touches life.
our age will compare favorably with any
other.
II need not remind you," said MIR.
Wyndham, chow much of this is due to
our sovereign who, before the sad blow
which left her throne a lonely splendor.
was one of the most ardent and enthu-
siastic playgoers, and in this and other
capacities she has been nobly followed by
members of her royal house. We must
make this section of the exhibition a sue
cess. We owe 1t to our queen, our coun-
try, our profession and ourselves"
There is another fact in connection with
the jubilee of which one is apt to lose
sight in the multiplicity of matters which
command public attention. That is, the
numerous charities which are to be es-
tabli@Sad in honor of the time For in
stance, a subscription has been raised to
construct the largest and finest seamens
hospital which has ever existed. Then, in
the Merthyr General hospital will be a
new accident receiving ward, known as
the diamond Jubilee ward. At Newark a
magnificent new library is to come into
existence as well as a school of science
and art and museum. At Tiverton, a
public library building will be erected and
a large number OF books placed therein.
In London, there will be created a queen S
jubilee institute for nurses which will
have an endowment of $4,000. Besides all
these million pounds have been raised
with which will be founded the Prince Of
Wales hospital fund for the purpose of
meeting the needs of hospitals which are
not provided for by funds now in exist
ence. These are but a few of the more
notable benefits with which the public is
T1faGn md H.. -
the observance which will make 1897 one
OF the greatest years in English history,
Sixty years is within 10 of the number
which constitute what is supposed to be
the allotted span of the life of man And
Victoria has reigned almost an ordinary
lifetime. The history which she has seen
made Is Of the most vital interest. The
events which have TRANSFERRED are among
the most notable in history. It is almost
remarkable fact that from the time
she assembled the throne until the present
day, her interest In the affairs not only
Of her empire but of the world ITSELF has
been of the keenest. Although entailing
oftentimes serious addition to the other
cares and labors of state, she has invar-
iably desired to be made fully acquainted
with the nature and character of diplo-
matte dealings Of importance with for
eign powers, and 1t is no more than an
acknowledgment of fact to say that no
minister ever failed to find in his consul
tatlons with the queen ready and cordial
sympathy in all that pertained to the
wants and wishes of the people.
Perhaps no event during the queens
reign Illustrated the strength OF her char
acter more than that most conspicuous
one OF 1888, her disagreement with Lord
PalmerstOn, whose headstrong rashness
of policy and mode of action nearly
plunged England Into general war with
Europe. Palmerston was for war and
for .r.1,r. H.
been. Al this time, there existed the Aus
trian difficulty which proved so great a
menace to the peace of Europe. Kossuth
was then gaining the victories that made
him famous. In November, 1851, came the
famous coup d'etat in Paris The queen
considered that the British government
should remain passive and neutral. Pal
merston personally expressed his sym
pathy with Louis Napoleon to the French
ambassador at the court of St. James
and this officially, as England's foreign
minister. Despite Palmerstons high
standing and his popularity with parlia-
ment and the people, the queen promptly
dismissed him from office, an action
which those best capable of judging be-
lieve saved England. from the horrors of
long and serious war.
Following this came the CrImean war
period, in which the queen showed won
drOus tact and diplomacy, together with
knowledge of the affairs of nations
which, considering the multitude of af-
fairs that claimed her attention seems
more than passing strange. Since then
wars have been prevented in Europe upon
more than one OCCASION by her advice and
influence over her own minister's Diplo-
matte troubles and friction which might
have led to war have been smoothed
over by her personal and foreign influ-
ence upon far more frequent occasions
than history reveals to u.s. That war be-
tween England and the United States has
been averted by the queen on several oc-
casions there is no doubt. There was the
conflict over the Trent affair. During the
rebellion 1t was really the queens infiu-
ence which prevented Great Britain taxi
ing up arms for the confederacy In the
struggle over the Venezuelan question
only a few months, the queen took ac-
tive interest and urged the course which
was finally adopted upon her cabinet.
What changes she has seen during her
long rule. In the 60 years Nicholas l.,
Alexander IL, Alexander III. and now
the youthful Nicholas H., have assembled
the Russian thrODa he