Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-10
LONDON COURTHOUSE THE RIVAL KENTUCKY GENERALS

proves permanent, which some people
doubt. Il may be a powerful factor after
the conclusion Of the war, especially
subsequent to the next general election
But until then IL Is hard 10 see now
the Irish members can effect anything
except intermittent obstruction and oc-
cahonal advocacy Of the Boer cause,
which daily dlminishes the possibility
Of securing home rule. However
must always be borne in mind that the
governments supremacy would be con-
siderabiy modified In the event OF an
overwhelming defeat or failure TO at
tain some definite and important OBJ
jective. But such is Lord Sallsburys
strength and SO Injured has the nation
grown TO reverses that II Is scarcely
feasible to conceive that the greatest
Of such disasters could accomplish the
complete downfall Of the present MIN
istry.
The most instructive index OF public
feeling is the cessation OF bitter crit
cism OF the government by the lead
ing organs after the voting In the house
of Commons and at York had proved
that, right or wrong, Lord Sallsburys
cabinet retained its hold.
With the exception OF Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain statesmanlike speech, Mr.
Timothy Healy's stands out as bright
exception to a rather featureless de-
bate While he stirred the anger OF the
liberals ard conservatives alike and
outraged their patriotism, Mr.. Healy
was unanimously though grudgingly
accorded praise for making the finest
rhetorical effort heard since the houses
convened. His delivery and language
were worthy Of Edmund Burke and the
best orators who have spoken the Eng
lish tongue. And, those who are saying
this have added In the same breath that
the man ought 10 be shot for a traitor.
SO much for the political happenings
which, with the war, have divided the
interest Of the week.
The centenary Of the birth Of the
late VIM. Henry Fox Talbot FEB. III
the father OF photography, Is being cele-
brated by raising a memorial fund,
which is 10 be devoted TO the restoration
of the church at Laycock abbey, Wilt
shire. Talbot's old home. His services
to photography have been revived In
editorials.
The serious illness Of Gen. Sir VIM.
Lockhart. the cOmmander-in- In
India, will probably oblige him TO re-
turn home. He has not been well since
he went out and his duties have great
ly devolved on Mas. Gen. Sir VIM. G..
Nicholson, the adjutant general who
has now gone on Lord Roberts STAFF.
Another staff officer TO whom Lord
Roberts Is reported to submit all STRAIT
egy. is Col Henderson, who gained
reputation by a Life OF Stonewall
Jackson" and a minute study Of the
Civil war.
Morganatlc marriages are becoming
popular 1t is finally announced that,
in spite OF all delays. the Crown
Princess Stephani OF Austria, widow OF
the Crown Prince Rudolph, viii marry
Count Won Lonyay March 3, and now,
according 20 Vanity Fair the heir TO
the Austrian throne, Archduke Ferdl-
nand. three months ago married Count
ess Chotek, for her sake resigning his
claims TO rule She is handsome lady
in-waiting Of Princess Stephanl,
The forthcoming marriage OF Lord
Chesterfield TO Miss Enid Wilson will
be a brilliant affair, and win set pre-
cedent az naught, the bride wearing a
satin train embroidered with silver
lilies, doves and stars. while the brides
maids win wear scarlet cloth coats with
triple capes and picturesque felt hats,
Lord Chesterfed's gifts TO them are
big sable NUTS, instead Of the orthodox
bangle while HIS gift 10 the bride is a
diamond tiara and check for $4,000.
Once again this week the little band
known as the Dickens society gathered
IN Westminster abbey. and placed
wreaths on the tomb OF the novelist, TO
show that his anniversary was not for
gotten. Among the many floral tributes
was .pne inscribed Annie and Edwin
Drew" while several Americans were
among those who. In the quiet poets
corner. listened to the low-spoken adj
dress Of society's secretary.
Countess Russell who has recently
been touring in "A Runaway Girl" an
nounces that she Is going on the music
hall stage, and will do a song and dance
act
on the Metropolitan stages the sole
novelty Is the revival Of Dandy Dick"
at Wyndham's
As predicted Saturday last. the new
GaIety piece Is a great success
Il. S. Willard denies the report that
his Temperance on the stage Is i'm
minent He says he has completely
recovered his health, but ne adds. his
holiday Is much too pleasant TO be In
terfered with, and he has no intention
OF acting until his return 10 England In
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