New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
THE NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
Continued from First Page.
this interesting moment in the relations b
tween the two countries

I TINS interesting moment in the relations be-
tween the TWO countries
Mr.. Charles Russell has sailed for Canada on
business connected with the Dominion but he
viii undoubtedly meet representatives. Of the
Royal Ulster Yacht ClLb in New-York and
discuss the arrangements Tor the Shairrock's
race The American acceptance Of Sir Thomas
LiDton's challenge has caused satisfaction
among all lovers Of sport Englishron natu-
rally want 10 win the cup after their many
iHefectual attempts but they consider the
success Of the Shamrock less important than
a good race. with the hes; possible feeling
on both sides, hy which unpleasant memories
Of Lord D1nraver's last contest viii be
enGccd. An International race is needed in
order 10 revive interest in yachting. Regattas
are unusually dull this season. although the
Prince Of Wales is trying to enjoy them from
the deck Of the Osborne. He is receiving many
guests. Lord Roscbery being one Of them. AZ
ter entertaining all the royalties now at Os-
borne. he will go to Weymouth next week for
the regatta. and therce to other Yachting cen
ties, and may ultimately anchor of Copenhagen.
The Danish royal family and relations are
enabled, by the Queens convaescence. to hold
their usual council over European affairs. The
way is open for III, renewal of Prince
Crete. to which the Car was pledged 10y hi,
mother. The visit of the Duke ard Duchess OF
Sparta TO England is believed 20 be connected
with that candidature and the Princess Of
Wales is known to favor ii strongly
Matchmaking is also reputed to be in prog
rcss at Copenhagen Prince Harold. the Crown
Princes third son, is Of the right age for Queen
Wiihelmina. He will probably represent the
Danish royal family at the Amsterdam fttes.
At least three other candidates for the place Of
Prince Consort will also be present. but the
young Queen is in no haste to marry. She rules
her mother already. but is believed to be ready
10 take advice from Queen Victoria.
While the Registrar in Bankruptcy will give
one more opportunity on Monday for those in
eliminated by the IIooley disclosures 10 deny
explain charges affecting their honor the
case IL virtually put off until November.
Hoolcys testimony is unfinished Nobody has
been cross-examined. and the entire scandal is
left open Justice Wright will persevere Tues
day in the investigation Of alleged cases Of con-
tempt of court in attempts to brihe Hoolcy to
alter his testimony. but unless the legal repre-
sentative Of the Registrar supplies material for
a rigorous cross examination 1t is not probable
that De la War;. Broadley, Bradshaw and
Rucker can be committed Justice Wright is
much in earnest in UNFOLDING the dignity Of the
Court, but he can act only upon evidence which
may be provided The explanations Of Abe
marie and De la War; OF their monetary deal
ings with Hooley. while convctng him of mac
curacy in many details leave their own conduct
under grave suspicion. The general effect OF
numerous other denials is to discredit Hoolcy
a bad witness whose memory is at fault in
nearly every instance; but he has told enough
nd Y,ha
shooting for many smart people. Young Law
son Johnston has supplied bit OF low comedy
by threatening TO tell the Queen story about
Mrs Hooieys money. by receiving a prompt
blow from Hooleys stick and by making an
humble apology in open court. His plea Of the
Ignorance Of the consequences OF his threat was
borne out by hin artless manner Of Arcadian
simplicity Hooey. who Is nothing II not com
ba,ive will he better humored now that he has
piled his stick. Poignant regret over missing
chance of thrashng the man in the Cambridge
cab has embttered him more than all the pub
licity which his bankruptcy proceedings have
brought He may cool of during the holidays
and what is more important for the smart sets,
h. may lose the remnan, Of his memory
The silly season has not yet set In with the
hot weather Minor topics abound. The Sirdar
is starting for Khartoum with complete arrange
n,ents for camel transports and with the dates
fixed in his own mind for the battle and the &C.
cupation OF the city. Lord Charles Beresford Is
going to China on tour Of investigation. Borch-
grevnks ship is almost ready TO sail for the
Antarctic regions on voyage which may locate
the Southern magnetic pole. The mystery over
Bjsmarcks memoirs remains unsettled. with
the growing probability that everything has
been left 10 the discretion Of Prince Herbert
Cook is making full use Of the patronage Of the
German Emperor for a tour OF Jerusalem ana
Egypt. I.ptons cheap restaurant project for
the relief Of the English poor is awaiting the
dignity Of charter incorporation az the Alex
andra Trust with the Princess Of Wales at the
head o. the petitioners. The most seasonable
Of all topics is the grouse shooting. which Is al
ready on everywhere In the North. with the
Duke OF Devonshirc ea-ly In the field at Bolton
Abbey. Mr. Balfour is the only Minister left in
London. and he is hopelessly entangled In the
Chnese maze. !. ~ r.