New-York tribune., 1900-10-07

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London. Oct 6.-Distinct fuprovernan. 3, sha
China situation IS attributed by wel Informed
men mainly 70 Lord Salishury's astuteness He
did not follow the advice Of the English n-ass
Every London journal except one assumed tba.
ne would accept the German proposals in their
onginal form He considered the main feature
OF the scheme impossible and offered the Fo--
eigr Ministry az Berlin a chance for amending
II Europe. America and Japan. through MS IN
tervention. have made a close approach to a
preliminary understandings and GERMANY has
not been affrUnted by a blunt refusal after her
own spirit OF accommodation The truth IS per-
ceived that the interests or America. Germany
and England ara Identical and that the
three Powers after taking different roads
are heading for a common goal and their
combined influence viii bring about a set
tlement Of the general issues IN the Chi
nese problem. The Mckinley Administration
has beer sharply criticised By the English and
Continenta press. but the diplomatic methods
which IL condemned as trnpracticabIe have been
abandoned by common consent The best IN
formed veteran in the Civil Service whom I have
met IN England tells me that he Is convinced
by protracted experience and long residence IN
CHINA that the Empress Dowager would never
have surrendered the guilty mandarins at the
anarchy and warfare would have been prolonged
for an indefinite period If the original German
demand had been generally approved What il
likely 10 happen is the cooperation OF America
England nd Germany in efecting a settlement
on practical basis. When that result Is
brought about Germany may stu be free 70
present special grievances Of her own and pos
sioly 70 claim province in compensation
America. however, wilI be in a position TO en-
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England and Japan viii welcome her continued
championship OF that policy and there is no
evidence that Russia will close Manchuria
against American or European goods
The American election is now discussed more
tnteiligentiy by the English press but without
partisan bias Several journals Point out analo-
gies between the American and the English con
tests, and lay stress upon the coincidence that
both branches Of the English speaking race are
called upon almost simultaneously to decide be-
tween broad and narrow policies. between the
we'll considered action Of a strong and success
ful government and the vagaries and risks Of an
irresponsible opposition. The general electorate
here has decided that there must be TO back
ward step IN the Imperial policy or the na-
tionaI obligation. and that a Government which
has faced the storm ana stress of war is entitled
70 public confidence The best friends Of Amer
will follow in the November elections
Lhe Uuiouists started here with the impress
siof that the battle could be won without hght-
ing, but Lord Salisbury sounded timely warn
ing against overcouhdenca and Mr.. Chamber
lain. BY vigorous isnvassinz rallied big bat
talions in the industrial centres Similar re-
suits are expected lr America. II the apathy OF
voters can be overcome The English press does
not show any preference for either political
49,
Judgment that an immense expansion OF Amsrt-
can trade will result If the election in the United
States is carried by the sound money party.
since money has never before been so Plentiful
there. and with credit abroad unimpaired- there
must be a great growth IN industry and com
merce.
The problem play is now known a triangle.
with TWO women and one man Mr. Sydney
csrundv. Mr.. J NJ Barrie and Mrs ". K C1f-
ford have taken Up, each with a different solu-
tion. and Mrs. Patrick Campbell viii open the
Rovalty Theatre with another variation OF the
same theme. This is play BY Mr.. Frank Hsr-
ris entitled Mr.. and Mrs. Davsntry.' in which
the triangle is enlarged into a quadriIateral.
with two marriages and intriguss before and
after the uuptiaIs. This play Is already her
aided as another Second Mrs Tanqueray." IN
which everybody has an undesirable and cloud
I'd past Nh Harris has written short stories,
but has not made a reputation as playwright
4 new pIav BY Oscar Wilde IS already hintsd
at It is remarkable that two theatres should
have started OF with Nell Gwyuna nnelOdrauaas,
and that four OF the most experienced managers
should have reverted TO problem plays. against
which the public revOlted five years ago. II Is
proof that the managers watch and initiate one
another. If they do not study the public taste.
The secret of M Henry Arthur Jones's new
plav at Mr. Charles Wyndham's theatre. Mrs.
Danes Defence" has been wei kept Mr.. Beer
bohrn Tree maintains the best traditions Of the
stage BY retaining Julius Cesar ar Her MAJ
astv's. where the performance Is now weilnigh
nArfaet The music for Mr. Stephen Phi1ips's
new plav. "Ierod" ar that theatre. was COM
nosed bv a West African negro. and Is remark
able for its melody. The Lyceum Theatre has
been opened with a scenic play. For Aud Lang
svna bv M Latham and Mr.. Seymour Hicks.
Its story is interesting rather than dramatic,
and appeals TO the military spirit OF the times.
The first scene opens on a South African veldt.
With British officers Boer cornets and local
color. and the audience IS shifted by easy stages
from kopjes and spruits TO a quiet English i'm
in the country 70 a garret in Mayfair, and 70
chambers in 81 James's-st Mr. William Molli-
son. who has the chief part. has clear. sono-
rous voice and acts with spirit and sound judg-
ment. Miss Lily Hanbury and Mss Fanny
BrouEh are excellent in their parts and the act
ing all around is good. The play promises 20
MI the theatre for several months
The chief artistic event OF the week has been
the production OF M Edward Cigars sacred
cantata. The Dream OF Gerontius. at the Biz
rningham festival This work Is praised by all
the critics for the dignity and pathos with which
the tragedy OF sour is Illustrated SIusically.
the structure OF this cantata Is Wagnerian
lines. and the composers success would have