New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19
THE NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
Continued from first pnge.


{, into an enabling act TO force bishops to SUD-
ress irregular services and practices Legis-
,.io, is not needed: bishops now have full
mower 20 suppress Illegal practices. but they are
afraid TO exercise It,
Sir Edward Burne-Jones has followed all too
.,.oduv his friend William Morris into the I'M
discovered country Of which he always seemed
On be dreaming in art that was concerned with
other worlds than the one wherein he lived
HIS death relieves the Academy from the re-
rroach OF having the most original English
,otnter outside its exclusive circle Of fashiOna-
h,e artists Nothing has been discredtable
% the Academy as the priggish intolerance
which kept him waiting for full membership
until dignity compelled him to withdraw as an
associate Burne-Jones was a tireess worker
whose industry in oils. water-colors. ilustra-
lions stained glass. mosaics. tapestries and
f,rniture continued to the very end He was
modest and retiring in private life. but num-
hered among his intimate friends the greatest
minds IN England he was last seen in pub
lie az Gladstone's funeral in the Abbey. and
his death came from sudden heart failure.
The great prices which his pictures commanded
a. the recent RustOn sale were practical proofs
that his fame was secure His friend Ruskin
only rival in creative genius. and his superior
ss q draughtsman, now remains n unique figure
In English art
Sir Henry Irving has had a great personal
triumph az Cambridge. where his Rede lect-
ure which was exceedingly thoughtful and
brilliant essay on the modern theatre. delighted
the academic audience. His popularity among
the students completely disarmed the mischiev
ooft he ol1arfa -hn cd
all the other candidates for honorary degrees,
and allowed him to take his own as Doctor of
Letters without other Interruptions than rounds
~ cheering and applause. Irving has been
thrilling the audiences at the Lyceum this week
with mastery impersonation Of Louis Xl.
which IS perhaps the greatest triumph Of stage
Graf, witnessed there for long period
Mrs Craigies Ambassador" is drawing
crowded houses nightly at the St James's Inca
ire she was queen at the women's dinner of
the Vagabond Club Thursday night. when
Mr. Anthony Hope Hawkins presided with his
usual grace and Mr. Henry d Trail Mr.. An
drew Lang and Mr. Henry w Lucy made
speeches for an exceptionally brilliant audience
Mir Lang was the best humorst OF the evening
The second "Nibelung" cycle is in progress
with every seat taken. and Jean de Reszke APP
narentlv under bonds 10 sing "Segfried' with
out a single excelsior in the score. DIE Meis-
,ersinger" was repeated tonight at Covent Car
den. with magnificent effect before an enthusi-
Rstic house.
Mr. Depew has wisely discontinued his dip
lomatic labors with ambassadors of the press
who do not understand his French. and is de-
voting his short vacation TO social pleasure. lie
dined last night with Lord Rosebery. Tonight
he is entertained at Mr.. Lowthers, to-morro"
night by the Baroness Burdett-Coutts. Monday
night at Colonel Vivians. going on afterward
20 the buckingham Palace state concert. and
Tuesday night at Mr.. Astor's musical He VIII
sail on Wednesday for New-York
Fashionable London has been nearly emptied
this week by the Ascot races, where the at
tendance OF royalties. Duchesses. Ambassadors
and reigning bellies has been unusually large
and brilliant The American Ambassador ap-
peared once but Mr. White and other members
Of the Embassy were constant In their at
tendance The cup day witnessed dazzhhs
display Of West End fashion. Beginning WIN
cold gloomy weather. the races ended in sun
shine which was the only thing needed Tor hght-
ing I'D the splendid scenic effects. Next week
there will be in London balls. parties, dances
and weddings without end The Prince OIL
Wales who is having one Of his busiest seasons
will visit warwick CdSte, NntIt n 'ihi'"
house party will meet him He viii open the
AGRICULTURAL show near Birmingham. and sub
sequently attend the Sandown Park races. ana
spend Sunday with the Queen az Windsor.
The rurnor that the Duke Of Connaught VIII
be Viceroy Of Canada is without foundation
The post has been at the disposal OF Lord
Woseev. who is believed 10 have intimated tha'
ne would prefer TO remain COmmander-in-Chei.
There is probably a secret chapter In current
history. which will some day he related WIN
authority The Queen is supposed TO hod the
opinion that the command OF the Army is a
royal function and to have been discontenteu
since the Duke Of Cambridge was forced 10 re-
tire 1t Is not unlikely that the real object OF
the oyertures made to Lord Wolseley to accept
the post Of Viceroy OF Canada was 10 create
Vacancy for the Duke Of Connaugh,, rather than
for Lord Roberts This is military gossip "h'ch
IS entered in private diaries IL there be another
Samuel Pepys taking notes Of what is going on
under the surface. 1. ~ r