New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
THE NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
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Ting with coalitions by which the steady
Growth Of good feeling may be retarded or IN
,orrunted The English idea seems TO be that
.vsn,s are marching rapidly that II is not
.xnedient to force an alliance art!hcialy All
.,s advantages of alliance are already possessed
o. the good feeling which will bring 1t about
whenever Joint action Is requisite. The prac-
trial work Of the hour is 70 settle UP 81 Ola
scores and controversies and clear the grount OF
any nossible cause Of future estrangement
Americans naturally had little part in what
uos designed 10 be authoritative and thor
ouehlv representative expression OF English
o,in,on Colonel Taylor, as president Of the
American Society. made an extremely felcitous
se.h with touch OF American aggressive
.rao- which delighted the audience and with
80 happv expression-"I had almost said
oreer"-uhich brought out great applause. He
IA No, neglect moreover, 10 assign TO the work
:, ,ha Special Embassy to the Jubilee its right
o., share Of influence in opening the way for
40 era Of good feeling Mr.. Newton Crane was
,,n,ed off the track by Sir George Desvoeux's
Navy train OF colonial dulness which could not
=, brought 10 a full stop. but Mr.. George W.
c,,,s was left at his leisure 10 speak for Amer
lean letters
This dinner 5 a whole, leaves further
,o,n for argument about English feeling toward
America 1, has impaired national authority
and social prestige 10 the honest dlgn!fed.
h..ry movement TO establish fraternal rea-
t,ons between the two countries for equal par
tcpaton in the responsibilities and gories OF
Anclo-Saxon civilization.
Mrs Craigle has not produced great stage
work for the 81. Jamess Theatre bu; she has
come 10 the rescue Of the box Office and insured
full attendance from the West End for the
remainder of the season. The Ambassador
lacks dramatic construction and creative power.
but Il Is bright in movement sparkling In da-
loguc and wholesome in influence. II reproduces
the artificial life Of the smart sets with their
almless women and bored. lstess men, and re-
lleves the farce OF social satire by the presenta-
ton Of an idyllic romance. in which ideals
restored and there is something deeper than
empty, cynical talk. She gives the West End
good chance TO laugh at its own follies and at
fectati0ns, and possibly 10 Toe mildly chastened
as we'll as amused The literary form Of the
play is Of high order. although there al
most too many brilliant repartees. and the whole
work is illuminated by a genuine comic spirit.
The play is finely staged and admire bly, acted.
NJ George Alexander has a mos; congenial
part in the middle LACED Ambassador. who has
sounded the depths Of human experience and
Miss Fay Davis the ingenious heroine with
4 spice Of coquetry and humor and true woman
ly nature does the best work for the play. Her
performance has the delicate charm OF a unique
personality. Nj II. b. Irving, Mr.. Frederick
Terry Miss Violet Vanbrugh and Mr. H. V
Esmond are most effective in their support, and
the group IF society danes provides setting OF
good natured satire for the piece.
Mr.. Maurice Grau keeps his operate forces
well in hand, and continues to satisfy the most
exacting requirements of critical taste. The
chorus is steadily improving with practice, and
every opera goes smoothly. Tristan und
Isolde" and "Lohengrin" have been the most
conspicuous successes OF the week The first
Ring" cycle will open next week with every
seat bespoken. from stalls TO DOME and music
lovers in full possession and Magnetism ram
pant and triumphant. COvent Garden has this
season the best social patronage which has been
known for many years. and Mr.. Grau receives
nothing but praise for his success IN entertain
ing the public.
The Duke IF Westminster has consented to
AXE a conspicuous part in organizing National
Committee for providing national memorial
'or Gladstone. This is q belated attempt 10 offer
reparaton for the sale of the Millais portrait
Tomorrow there will be sixteen open-air ad-
iresses in Hyde Park in honor OF Gladstone and
:wo Of his favOrite hymns Will be sung
There has been foolish attempt 10 hold the
queen responsible for the neglect to make pub
ic mention Of Gadstone's death in The Court
Circular" Her critics have forgotten Ohm Bright's
description Of the sovereign as the most truthful
woman in England. She did not like Gladstone
md was under no obligation TO pretend that she
onsidered him personal friend when he was
lead.
The latest rumors about the use 10 be made
II Gladstone literary material restrict Mr. John
Eorley's activities 10 writing a history Of the
Home Rule movement. He was profoundly
Effected by Gladstones death. but has not
thought for d moment Of entering the Roman
Church, has been falsely reported Nothing
8 yet known as 10 Mr.. Gladstone's real wishes
expecting his literary executor but the publish
ms are expecting that members Of the family
viii assume responsibility for collecting and
publishing his correspondence.
The private view Of the Guildhall Loan Collec-
Ion Of pictures q delightful surprise to-dty.
Recent precedents have been discarded. and
London now has an opportunity OF seeing a
eally brilliant gallery OF French pictures. There
lave also been private views to-day OF the Sum-
her collection Of works of modern artists at the
'oupil Gallery, and an exhibition Of water color
rawlings and illustrated French books OF the
asst century by the Fine Arts Society
After the WhitsuntIde lull social festivities will
e resumed next week with an unusual number
parties, dances and weddings The Prince
ho Princess Of Wales entertaining q house
~ty at Sandringham over Sunday. and nearly
III the country houses full N.F.