The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-23
WEEKLY BUDGET
OF LONDON NEWS
Genersl Endorsement Of Sir Michael
hichs--BeaCh's Position.
wAR.LIKE TONE EVERYWHERE
Treaty Rights Ia chius Mast Be rn-
served Sesiskia Law csasot Be Ia
iSfeed-Esrl Of Bride Married

London. Jan. 2.-(copyrIghied 1898 by
| the Associated Pres. )-There has been a
general iDdonement In all parts Of the
country Of the firm declaration made by
ihs chancellor Of the exchequer. Sir
Monday last. setting forth thai the Brit
Monday last, setting forth that ne Brie-
ish government was determhed. even az
the cost OF war. that the door OF Chi
nese commerce should not be shut 10
Great Britain. The wave OF patriotism
now sweeping over the land Ands an echo
In every public assemblage where any al.
fusion TO Great Britain's attitude b en-.
Enthusiastically applauded. whibe patriotic
songs at the music halls set the audiences
Wild with warlike fervor.
In the meantime the party leaders are
0utdotng each other in following the lead
Of Sir Michael Hlcks-Beach. From the
tone which has characterized the oratory
Of the past few days. one would imagine
that Great Britain was about TO take up
arms against me world
Mr. Joseph Chamberlain followed the
chancellor Of the exchequer with the an
nouncement that Great 11iaaia was re-
solved to act In the far east independ-
entity Of the concert OF the powers.
Mr.. Herbert Henry Asqulth. as spokes-
man Of rlie opposition, made IL clear that
the liberals cordially lndorsed the gov
ernment's position and the speeches Of
the commander-ln-chief OF the army, Lord
Wokseiey. at the banquet in London on
Thursday. when he asserted that II Great
BSitain declared war tomorrow. "he could
have the finest army corps In readiness
at any British port before ships could be
prepared to embark them" has a reas-
sur,ng effect. while the decided improve
ment In the outlook OF the Indian rebel
lion has been great relief 20 the govern
ment. The London newspapers ere unan-
imous In approving the policy OF the gov
ernment In uhelr editorial comments. The
Times points out. apropos OF the reported
opposition OF Russia to the proposed
British loan TO China. that the attitude o.
England In no way depends on wheth-
er her offer OF loan is or Is not accepted.
as n any case Great Britain will stand
on treaty rights and take care to pre-
serve to our commerce all the advan-
tages which it can justly claim. The
Times adds:
I'VE have not have it denied TO us.
either by the establishment OF new sta
tlons or regulations favorable to foreign
nations hostile to ourselves. This right
We mean to vindicate."
The Manchester Guardian states that
private lettens from st. Petersburg re-
ceivei by high officials in London say the
Russian government is much concerned
at the number OF Chinese fiocking into
Siberia from the northwest OF CAina and
chat the minister's have decided to take
measures to check This inroad. "as it Is
both politically and commercially en-
barrassing."
Major Williams, a special agent OF the |
United States treasury department, has
been in London looking for Information
to assist the department in :he enforce |
ment of the sealskin exclusion. He said:
Il have come to the conclusion that it |
is impossible to enforce the law In its |
present form and that It is necessary to |
amend II, 1t s impossible to identity |
many OF the skins after they have passed |
through the hands OF dealers The impor-
tant exporters with whom have con-
ferred are disposed TO cooperate with |
the government in carrying out the law. |
but the small dealers are likely to evade |
IT,"
The social interest of the week centered !
in the marriage on Thursday last Of the !
Earl Of Bridge. eldest son OF Marquis OF |
Anglesy to Lillian Florence Maud Chet- |
wynd. eldest daughter Of Sir George Chet-
wynd. The ceremony. which took place |
in the Roman Catholic church of St |
Mary was by far the grandest seen in |
London for years, while the gorgeous
presents. numbering 400. are the talk of
the town. The bride received 81 presents
from the bridegroom alone, mostly jew
els. from almost priceless diamond neck
laces and tiarras, to a jeweled cigarette
etc. When the presents we're shown
those from the bridegroom were displayed
The sporting press announces that Rich
ard Croker will return to England in
April and run his horses at the first
meeting.
Lord Francis Hope the only brother
and heir Of the Duke of Newcastle. and |
the husband of May Yohe, the actress,
has Joined the board of a new insurance
company formed to pay insurance pre-
miums for the clients of the company |
who will repay them in weekly INSTALL
ments. Lord Hope is said to be looking |
for number of company directorshlps.
In the life Story of Mary Anderson"
In the February number Of Young Wom-
en-. the American actress dllates to the
writer on the "hollowness OF stage life" |
and the inexpressble relief and happiness |
of the calm and peace of the simple quiet
life she rs now leading
Nine. De Navarro Is quoted as adding:
Never again will there be a thought OF
stage life. Life is something greater and |
better than stage excitement and admi-
rations as, for instance, that boy up
stairs. One Of my constant delights Is
music and singing, especially oratorio, of
which hope to do q great deal. Stage
life-No, never again."
The annual report Of the Leeds cham
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