New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-01
THE NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
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large share Of English liabilities to unpopu-
larty In Europe
The publication in Blue Book OF the diplo-
matte correspondence with Russia and Ger
many enables Englishmen to compare the
amenities OF European intrigue with Yankee
sincerity and bluntness II is nickramed al
ready the Blue Funk Book and has caused
intense Indignation even among stanch Tories
who have received Mr. Balfour's petulant ex-
plantations coldy and cheered Sir William Har-
courts destructive structures. 1t proves that
Mouravief gave confidential assurances to Lord
salisbury respecting Tallen-Wan and Port
Arthur and retracted them within sixteen days.
compelling the British Governmtn either to
fight or change It's policy and take Wei-hai-We
With this evidence that the British feet was
ordered off by Russia and that the Foreign
Office was duped by chcanery. English critics
may think less Of fine manners in insincere
diplomacy and have more respect for American
diplomacy. which. II sometimes blunt and down
right. is always honest.
The private view Of the Royal Academy was
dress parade for London society. with an ex-
ceptionaly large attendance OF artists and men
Of letters. The exhibition is. with the excep-
ton Of the landscapes. below the level Of last
year. The most notable portraits nre Carolus
Durans OF the Countess of Warwick and Of
Nine. Georges Feydeau and her children. Mr.
Sargent's chief work Is lady in white. for
which another by Mr.. Arthur Hacker, also
in white is good foil. being dramatic
verse and the other plain prose Mr.. Sargent
also has painted Mr.. Wertheimer with amazing
realism. Mr.. Shanym has charming picture
Of a child and lovely portrait OF Miss Kath-
leen Mathew Among other notable portraits
are those Of Viscount Peel by Mr.. Orchardson:
OF the Lord Chancellor and Speaker Gully, by
Mr.. John COyer: OF the Duchess of Somerset
in GESTURE as Lady Jane Grey. by the President
OF the Academy. and of Mr.. Herbert Spencer.
by Mr.. Herkomer. The most brilliant work Of
the exhibition Is Mr. Herkomer's Jubilee pict
ure, representing the Crimean veterans OF the
Guards cheering the Queen. The most imagi
native work is Mr.. Wstts's alcgory OF Love
Triumphant" rich in color and strong in draw
ing The largest canvas Is MIR Seymour Lucas's
historical painting fo- the Royal Exchange with
William the Conqueror the chief figure The
most pretentlous picture Is Mr.. Solomons
Jubilee picture OF the Lord Mayor OF London
awaiting in all his glory the coming OF the
Queens procession. The most artistic works
are Mr. Alma Tademas Conversion OF Paula.
Respondent in color and strong in draughts-
manship; Mr.. Napier Henrys 'Wreckage, win
its drama of the sea; Mr.. Thangues brilliant
nrelight study. "Harvesters at supper MT
Boughtor's poetic vision "Of the Road TO
Camelot" from The Lady Of Shalott; MI
Macbeth's skating-rink ball. entitled Spark
let's" and Mr. Abbey's King Lear" with mas
terly drawing Of Cordelia and her sisters.
Less successful works arc Mr. Briton RI
vieres Temptation in. the Wilderness, MI
Warehouses; Flora and Zephyrs, MT. Payn-
ter's Skirt Dance" Mr. Frank Dicksees An
Offering" and Mr. Marcus Stones Welcome
Footstep," although they are all in places OF
honor. Mr. Alfred Parsons ana Mr.. Alfred East
have the most brilliant landscapes. although
Messrs Leader Hunter. Murray, MacWhirter.
Cooper North and other favorit"s are all we'll
represented Mr.. j. c. Hook has several de-
ughtful works and Mr.. Peter Graham divides.
as usual his energies between COW pastures and
sea crags. Mr. Stanley Forbes does brilliant
execution with several conventional themes.
Mr. Gregory Is seen only In the water-coior
room Mr.. James Mars's Grey Day In Old
Amsterdam "a one OF the gems Of the exhibit
ton. There are numerous examples OF Mr..
Brett's beautiful art In coast and water paint
ing and Mr.. Robert w. Allan has several fne
pictures Lady Butler has a pathetic war scene
with soldiers bringing in dead comrades. Mr..
Wetherbee has several characteristics idyls dell
two strong works. with masses OF early
sDr,ng flowers and the other a simple Dutch
scene entitled The Godmother" Mr.. Val
Prinsep also has charming picture Of a Dutch
girl
The annual exhibition OF the Royal Society Of
water colors IL disappointing. The only work OF
real originality is Mr.. Melville's imprcssionist
art with It's startling effects. Sir Edward
Burne-Jones contributes a large drawing scarce
" worthy Of his reputation.
The Queens return from Cimiez marks the
beginning OF the London season. The Prince OF
Wales already Is in harness, having opened the
Photographic Exhibition. attended the Masonic
rehabilitation and graced with his presence the
smoking concert Of the Orchestral Society. Mrs
Temple has held a reception In Lambeth Palace.
Mr. Arthur Balfour has given his second even
ing marty There have been charity entertain
ments AT Stafford House and Grosvenor House.
ard tonight there viii he Lady Savile's small
dance at Stratford House and the Royal Acad-
emv banuuet The marriage Of Mr. Linley San
horrno's daughter with Leonard Messed was at
,epded nv n throng Of artists and men Of let
,ers Miss Elaine Guests wedding to-day at
s., Georges Hanover Square. IL brilliant
social incident with eight bridesmaids and a
crowded church the Bishop OF London per
forming the ceremony. The bridegroom is the
Re- Ernest Villiers. The daughter 81 General
1uc,us Fairchild will be a debutante at the next
Drawing Room.
The dinner given for LORD Rosebery last night
ny prominent Liberals IL believed to have con-
siderable political significance J. \. II.