New-York tribune., 1900-07-29

writing his own memoirs in his Hatfield library,
Lord Salsbury's health is not breaking up. and
his mind is clear and active. The Unionists are
in high feather over Sir Henry Campbell Ban
nerman's humiliating experience in witnessing
the division Of his party into three demoralzed
groups and Mr.. Chamberlain again has the
credit for being the only statesman in the
Commons With a genius for leadership. The
Secretary fer the Colonies is enjoying public life
these days. for every thing is going in his way,
and there is single will on the Unicnist side
that is strong enough to thwart his ambitions
Sir Michael Hicks-B Beach IS the only old Tory
stubborn enough to stand out against him.
His lack Of originality and of hexibillty in the
current method of financing the war has i'm
paired the influence and authority of this rival.
The strongest and most masterful will in the
Unionst Ministry is that of Mr.. Chamberlain,
and the whips are turning TO him for practical
cues in the electoral campaign in which the
dominating note will be Imperialism. MessTs.
Wyndham Brodrick and Austin Chamberlain
will be certain to win promotion whenever the
Cnionist Ministry is reorganized and some OF
the least capable members are retired on the
Liberal side there is nothing worthy or the
name of leadership Sir. Henry Campbell-Ban-
herman has failed either unite or lead his
OF the substitution Of either Mr.. Asquith or
Sir Edward Grey as the nominal head OF the
party but it is not likely to come TO anything
The oldtime Liberals expect TO witness the de-
feat of their party in the approaching elections
but are confident that there will be a stronger
muster on the Opposition side. and that ult-
mately it will return TO power when the Church
question has forced on Disestablishment
Lady Randolph Churchin's wedding to-day is
the closing function of the London season. All
the details respecting her wedding dress. pres
ents from fashionable friends and the marshal
ling OF the Churchils for the occasion are eager
" read. About sixty relatives were present
AT the ceremony, and the influence OF the
Churchills has been strong enough to induce her
10 change her mind. and not be known as Mrs.
Cornwalis West except when she is presented
at Court after her marriage. The wedding has
been announced as small and quiet but the
church was crowded with q fashionable throng,
No other wedding in recent times has been so
we'll advertised, and the smart sets, after gos-
siping about Il all winter. turned out en- masse
to see IL through
The season has ended very quietly with
party given by Alfred de Rothschild. and several
dinners for the Prince Of Wales by Lady Savile,
Lady Sassoon, Mrs. Arthur Wilson and others.
The Duke OF Norfolk has returned in triumph
borough is also back in time for Lady Randolph
Churchilrs wedding Lady Sarah Wilson is a
heroine Of smart society, and luncheons and
dinner parties ere arranged for her. even at the
end of the season.
DR.. Conan Doyle's literary friends have vel
coined him hack from the Cape. He seems big
ger browner and more manly than ever
Lady Sarah Wilson's return from Mafeking
rcoincides with the publication of a fresh book
by Heinemann which will be certain to have a
large sale. 1t is volume by General Baden
Powell entitled Sport in War" and has nine
teen Of his own illustrations. The book con-
sists Of sketches reprinted from THE Badnin-
ton Review with his consent, their republica-
ton having been authorized in the single word
Yes" telegraphed from Rustenburg
Mr. Grau's season at Covent Garden will be
brought to a close on Monday night with
Faust" Tonight there is a large and brilliant
assemblage for "Tannhauser.'' which is a great
favorite in Lendon With two cycles of the
'-Nibelungen Ring" and the production of TWEEN
ty-one operas. It has been a good season, with
la Tosca'' the chief novelty. and the only
disap appointments have been the failure to pro-
duce Tristan and Isolde" and The Flying
Dutchman.''
Sir Henry Irv!HeEeIased his season at the
Lyceuni Theatre tonight with mixed pro-
gramme. He has been acting with exceptional
vigor during a season of sweltering heat, and
has been enabled 10 give three representations
IN single day. His work in The Lyons Mall
has been marvellous. and the audiences, largely
recruited from American tourists, have recalled
him five six times after each act.
The delegation Of American jurists and law
yers, which was entertained by the English Bar
at the Middle Temple will attend the interna-
tionaI congress az Rouen. / n F.