New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

IN Paris for the convocation OF the Chamber OF
port the demand the Government would be com
peed 70 consent thus letting loose the hoodgates
! the Marquis de Gallifet. the Minister OF War is a
strong man, however and may perhaps be able to
/ cope with the situation.
ACTIVE WAR PREPARATIoNs-The latest
franchise kite from Pretoria has failed OF It's ex-
pected effect. II is merely regarded a device TO
gain time. There is no cessation OF the prep
arations either side The Transvaal Govern
ment Is beginning 10 move troops 10 the border.
and the police on the frontier have been ordered 10
prohibit strictly any cattle leaving the country.
/ while the Treasury OF the republic is receiving
J large amounts OF gold beyond ordinary require
ments
| Field Marshal Lord Wolseley. commander-in-
chief OF the British Army in consultation at
the War ONCE yesterday with General Neville
Gerald Lytteton assistant military secretary, and
the headquarters sta1. Tenders for immediate
supply Of large OF forage and general stores
were under consideration Six months supply OF
compressed forage for 1000 horses has already
been out
II is reported that Colonel Hector Macdonald.
recently appointed an important Indian COM
mand, but who has delayed taking up mis- post, is
really waiting 10 be ordered South Africa under
command Of Lieutenant General Sir Frederick
Walker. who relieves General Sir William Francis
Butler commander OF the British troops there.
The Earl OF Denbigh speaking at Primrose
meeting during the week. voiced the general 1eeI-
ing Of the Governments supporters by saying:
% the break up Of the British o am gg sro mann IN
South Africa. Great Britain has TO win the mex.
trick there whether by Diplomacy or other means.
makes a startling insnuatlon against Joseph Cham
berlain. the Secretary Of State for the Colonies
Vernon ag1 H sc6 and Sir Henry
parties to the most scandaous fraud in the way OF
whitewashing ever perpetrated upon the pupHc'
Mr. Chamberlain would no, be IN the CoionlaI VI
|
Nj stead refers, apparently. to the Jameson raid
into the Transvaal and intimates that Mr. Cham
berlan is entirely responsible for the present Crisis
What is now demanded almost avowed. is the
destruction OF the domination Of the Boer OIL
Continuing. Mr. Stead berates Sir Alfred Miner.
the British High Commissioner IN south At[ bsTe
and says II he way from the IranSVaa Inere
would be no threatenings OF war IN south AIrlCd'
KAFFIR KRAAL scANDAL.-A matter OF an
other kind has raised storm OF Indignation IN
London A. the Earscourt exhibition Is kafnr
kraal somewhat similar 10 the Dahomey camp at
the Chicago Worlds Fair. In spite OF the TACT
that the kraal is managed by an influential com
pany called the Savage South Africa. Limited II
is alleged that the vest orgies take place tnere'
But the greatest storm raised by the innocent
and worse attentions showered by Englishmen on
these half naked Kaflrs. lnstigated by curiosity
kindness or other motives. Fashionable women 20
into the black mems huts and give them presents
The KafHrs put the worst possible Interpretation
Worship has been brought out prominently by the
marriage OF an alleged prince. former inmate OF
the kraal to English girl. who is well connected
The newspapers denounce the snow ana puohsh
long editorials on the evil effect II Will have upon
the status Of white women living In south Alr ri
Among the shareholders OF the concern dre EaIL
and several intimate friends Of Cecil Rhodes
one OF the most influential directors II IeP'' :. a.
n naye she kraal will either be closed better
regulated This little band Of savages mas s be
rroticb Dln
seriousness OF mixed marriages
NO ELECTRICITY IN ST. PAULS.-Tne oeah
and chspter OF St Pauls have concluded not 10
rava ,ba cathedral lighted by electricity at pres
ent The expenses OF the installation OF the cleo
ric plant have been offered by J. Perpont Morgan
The redecoratton Of the cathedral. which Is now
progressing. also makes electric lighting an artistic
n aTSs paiiy Chronicle" significantly says:
III it should eventually be decided 20 install eiee-
,r,c light then there should be no difnculty IN Sc
curing adequate funds in the ordinary way.
To JOIN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY.-Wilham
waldorf Aston intends TO put his son into the
household Cavalry He educated al Elton ana
oxford
IRISH WHIsKEY TRCST.-A representative OF
TIA Associated Press learns that, following the
.,o-,oa, load a Whiskey Trust is 70 be formed IN
ireland. ,,
fecturers Of the United Kingdom are forming a
Gtser }n6us,rals are showing desire TO con-
solidate
srocK FOR BREEDING PURPOsEs-victor
cbr,st,an Cavendish member OF Parliament for
IVES, Derbvshire and heir OF the Duke OF Devon
shire speaking during the week az the agrculturaI
show al Blackwell. Derbyshire. said;
,r roc.r,I, Visited the United States and Canada.
There is nothing 70 be afraid OF there. so Tar d
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1ec,ed with the American Government tod me
there was no doubt that the next few years ~Tuid
see large importation from hhelahu ~ ''e
States Of stock for breeding
EXAMINING RAILWAY MAILs.-congressman
Loud ~ California chairman Of the House Com
-,,,taA on Postofices and Post Roads. has been
here for the last week examining the rallroau
mail svsteu Every facility has been AFFORDED MIN
bv the Duke OF Norfolk the Postmaster-CIeheraL
But" Mr. Loud said 10 reporter OF The Asso-
ciated Press. the result 30 far mas oeen SUM
what disappointing Statistics as 70 weight ah na
distance are not KEPT mere n 0P
cosf as ar 'n Song with Mr. Bradley OF the New-York
P Psfis to examine the systems u -
MRS LANGTRY's NEW PLAY.-Theatrical IN
,a-as, centres in Mrs Hugo De Bathes coming
van,ura AT the Haymarket Theatre. The marriage
q, Mrs Iangtry 10 Mr.. De Battle has Increased
clriosi,y as 10 the production In regard 10
dresses furniture etc. II promises TO be one OF the
most elaborate and expensive ever seen IN LONDON
,hua The company including II does Charles
uawtr.v and Lilly Hamburg. is engaged regardless
OF expense. ,
Mrs De Battle told reporter OF The Associated
Press that the play will be the ooldest proouceu
on the English stage for years. She added'
The scenic artists have reproduced the craving
room az Newmarket House which have just SOLD
All the furniture ETC. is from my London resi-
dence The note Of the play les in this remark OF
mine In the third act I ought 10 nave oeen man
7 have mems thoughts. feelings and desires 49,,
II is no secret that Sydney Grumpy mas ueplc.ssu
some OF the most interesting eplsodes IN tne
Yormer Mrs Langtrys life. especially touchlng on
the influence OF her daughter on the latter part on
a. IIly Grundy. the authors daughter VIII taAe
part in the play. ,, ..,o..a 1ad,.a,ed
Granier has composed speeta! enir acte deoica'eo