New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-05

will tend to eQualize balances. The ratification
OF the treaty is assumed here by the press 10 Dc
a foregone conclusion. since English writer's re-
eard any other result as Incompatible with tho
American reputation for common sense.
A large increase Of trade with the United
States is confidently expected in business CIR
ol4s The Yorkshire worsted and woo1en trace
with America is already beginning TO look up
after a prolonged period Of depression IN
erased activity is also apparent in the metal
trades lively speculation is going on in pig iron.
and a copper boom is in fnll progress
The principal novelty in art circles is the pas
tel exhibition opened to-day with large thfohs
Of visitors It IS credi,able display, with
small loan collection Of old works OF whistler
Mnlet and Mauve. ana three hundred examples
n, English and Continental pastel painters. Mr..
Watts has a strong and dignihed portrait In
new medium: Mr. Holman Hunt a less success
r,il pastel Of an Armenian pilgrim; Mr.. solomon
4 brilliant composition entitled "Hidegarde'
with a fascinating color scheme. Mr. Boughton
a series Of seven pastels. refined In feeling ana
beautiful in color and scores OF other painters
interesting studies and sketches in the same
subtle medium This show ontrs conclusive
proof that pastel painting Ia not a lost art IN
England and that remarkable effects OF fresh-
ness and rapidity Of composition and dehcacy
Of ooloring can be produced
Mr. Alfred Essts election to the Academy as
an associate - an honor TOO long deferred, as his
landscapes are among the best painted in Eng
land.
Nj Henry Arthur Joness comedy. The
Maneuvrss Of Jane" has passed its hundred'h
night IN spite OF the cool reception on the open
ing night Tho result is largely due to the sood
sense a Mi Frederic Harrison who changed
the spirit Of the performance. quickening the
action - the piece and emphasizing the farcical
clements The play. originally presented as
comedy has gained immensely In effect 10y being
broadenei and pat on the proper level as an
amusing farce Mr.. John HIRE is preparing 10
revive ours" and ~ Lady OF Quality IS to
have first trial soon IT. Norwich. whence II
will he transferred 10 the Comedy Theatre. MIS-.
Craieic's success as "A playwright Is creating
demand for her work she has curiain-ralser
ready FOR the ST Jamcs's Theatre. Is engaged
on a comedy for the Haymarket. and is even
credited with having tragedy well in hand
The assembling Of Parliament will largely in
crease tho number If dinner parties IN the West
End uithou, bringing in the Gayety OF the sea
son The Queen VIII open the children's wing
OF hospital at Ryde next week. and the
Duchess - Marlborough Will make her APP
pearance among the fashionable patrons OF
charities by setting bazaar in motion. The
LADY Mayorcss VIII hold h"r first reception at
tn, Mansion House next week Justice Brewer
and Mr. Mallet- Provost have spent four days
in London. and are sailing to-day for America
after ENJOYING fine holiday and making fun
arrangements FOR a long seasons work for the
Venezuela Commission In Paris. The Justice Is
in hne spirits and - axis warmly OF the KIND
ness with which ne has been received here ana
IN Paris Mr. Hitchcock. the new Secretary of
the Interior arrived from 50. Petersburg last
night ami will be at the Hotel Cecil until
Wednesday. when he will sail for America on
IN, Teutonic He is In good health and seems
pleased with the prospect Of returning 70
America after his interesting diplomatic expe-
Tiences.
Mr r. y Blackmore's health has been fall
ing FOR more than two years. but has now taken
an even moro serious turn. Mr. Harold Fred
cries stamp collection. in which he took great
pride will he sold at auction next week.