New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-30

son Of Phillip Benjamin. late State South Caro-
lima, America, merchant, deceased"
There are. so far | learn, only two
Americans who entitled to practise at the
English bar Mr.. Newton Crane and Mr. Walter
Phelps Dodge. The decision ~ the Joint Com
mittee of the Inns Of Court will not affect their
rights. but II Will close the door upon future ap
plicants from foreign countries Although there
is no united School Of English Law. as there
was during the reign of Edward ILL., there is
common ground for combination against for
eigners. in which all the Inns OF Court are now
taking part. This spirit of excIusiveness is TO
prevail in future. and the doors OF the Inns are
to be closed against obtrusive foreigners who
are unwilling 10 become naturalized subjects OF
Great Britain The revised practice Is in accord
with the customs OF other countries where ctl
zenship Is usually the Indispensable requirement
for admission TO the bar. and a strong argu-
ment can be made In justification OF H. The
Inns. however seem 10 have devoted good deal
or time to the consideration Of what is prac-
tically matter OF small Importance When
VIII they find leisure for larger questions. such
as the establishment of an Imperial School of
Law. where the elements Of Jurisprudence can
be taught comprehensively and by scientific
methods?
PEACE AT COvENT GARDEN.
Peace has been declared at Covent Garden as
every intelligent observer has known that it
would be. The Grand Opera Syndicate, with an
enlarged capital and list OF subscribers, has paid
to-day to Mr. Faber a deposit upon the pur-
chase price agreed upon for all his rights and
privileges. He will ultimately receive $4,000
In round numbers for the unexpired portion Of
the original lease. the stage plant, costumes and
mechanism OF the theatre and the exclusive
rights for the production Of various operas This
compromise has been effected through the liber
ality OF number OF new subscribers to the
syndicate. who have supplied the additional cap
tal required. There will no longer be play OF
cross purposes in the management OF Covent
Garden. and the public Is justified in expecting
a marked improvement in the production OF
opera and many additional comforts Already
the installation Of electric light throughout the
stage is promised. and the construction Of a
smoking lounge over the portico is agreed upon.
Mr.. Maurice Grau will be the managing d.
rector. and with all the best artists now under
his control in New-York he is the only man
competent TO supply London with a brilliant
season Of opera Working at disadvantage dur
ing the last two years. he has contrived to
establish opera a self-sustaining basis. and TO
give general satisfaction TO musc-lOvers. with
the cooperation OF Earl de Grey. Mr.. n. V.
Higgins and the subscribers to the syndicate
he will be unhampered during the coming sea-
son by vexatious faction feuds and divisions
among his supporters. Covent Garden is an old
time opera house, without the stage facilities
for the production OF the best works Cont
mental scale. In grand opera London is hope
lessly behind Paris. Vienna. Berlin and New
Iiofa M "A
new order Of progress by which an adequately
fitted stage and modernzed house can he sup
plied Meanwhile the only practicable arrange
ment has been made for developing the property
and obtaining the best artists Of the lyrical
stage The syndicate will not be called upon 10
improve Mr.. Faber's, but its own property ana
it is likely to expend good deal OF money Oh
the rusty old house. In any event there VIII De
unity Of direction under Mr.. Grau l. N +