New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.

London. July 7.
THE FAR EAsT.-By the average Brtisher the
present stua tion in China is generally referred TO
as a crime of the Powers" This view is shared
by almost everybody not connected with the For
eign Office with the unContradicted reports that
the helpless European women and children We're
tortured death at Peking there has come home TO
all classes all papers and all parties keen, scken-
ing sense of Great Britains helpessness- Some
go further and describe Great Britain's at
tttude as one Of ignominy unequalled In her MS
tory. II must be gathered that this sef-critt-
cism excludes equally severe criticism upon the
other Powers concerned. The prepondeTance or
criticism is only directed against the home Gov
ernment in the apparent hope that IT Will bring
some result. The cry is What was the good OF
Lord Salisbury saying the international under
standing is harmonious when that harmony will
not avail to let Japan step in and save the lives
of our Minister and the men, women and children
in his charger"
The events and rumors of the week have
pletely changed the public attitude toward China.
1t is no longer question of spheres of influence
and the maintenance of British power in the Far
East but it is matter of saving human lives, if
possible, and, if that is baffled, an overwhelming
desire for a speedy and terrible revenge Emperor
WIllams stern invocation OF vengeance mas mad
heartfelt echo in Great Britain, and there are
sfeps that ernaonaI 5srn9nV ,1e shan not In the
future interfere with Independent action when great
emergencies arise
The naval stations have become centres of ac-
1vity, and ships and troops are hurrying eastward;
parliament will be asked for additional 100000
for the navy, and the inefficient vessels will be
finally ordered to be struck off the efficient list.
is but little understood. and is generally believed
to be entirely controlled by the political consider
Japan's star viii now arise in the East and save
wbeber or not RTssa rea Ban sBesd 5na
lily make herself strong enough to unite with
such action. The nation is tired of harmonious
accord" that is barren of result 1t is useless to
speculate upon how far Lord Salisbury will be able
to meet this popular Demand by means of the nego-
uato9s at present in progress, though nypotheses
the British papers.
SOUTH AFRICA-Whe the news from China
continues completely to overshAdow events in
South Africa, these have by no means ceased to be
worthy of record. When it is understood that the
last months casualties. from June July ;,
amounted to over 5000 men, including 1900 deaths,
it Will be realized that latter chapters the
war, though comparatively unheralded. have been
terribly grim. When is ii going to end?' is the
question heard on all sides. The measure of the
Of what the cost will be TO Great Britain in precious
nyesi Eniess Lord Roberts Is planning some move
OF WhlGh the news Is carefully Kept In England II
seems likely that there are still many weary weeks
Of guerilla fighting ahead of the British forces.
IN PARLIAMENT.-The political feature of the
week was the defeat of the Government in the
House of Lords by its supporters over the
proposition to appoint commission to inquire into
the losses sustained by the Irish landlords This.
however is merely repetition of what happened
last session, and cannot be taken any sign of
detection among the Conservative peers upon topics
outside of the Irish land question. The Liberals
voted with the Government, but Erin's representa-
tives overwhelmed them.
The Duke of Abercorn, brother of Lord George
Hamilton, the Secretary Of State for India and
brother-in-law of the Marquis of Lansdowne the
Secretary of State for War and a Tory of the
deepest dye speaking during this debate voiced
what is frequently heard outside the House of
Lords by frankly saying that he wished the Gov
mons this lack of pluck is especially noticeable.
This week a. J. Balfour, the Government leader,
under the pressure of those who wanted to increase
Jeae Mr. 01 1Pf ch9Pges Of maad
ministration of the hospital service in South Africa
cussion, and still hang over the Government like
the sword of Damocles. One of the most notice
the transformation of Mr.. Balfour He has beeen
noted for his imPePturbable good hgmoT but he
losing the grip he formerly held on the House
THE SOCIAL sEAsoN.-The social season
thanks 10 the rumored approaching visit of the
Gear. Will be heightened to the end of this month.
The Queens garden party at Buckingham Palace
will be the largest held there. In spite Of the
absence of the soldiers and the families in mourn
ing, it will be regarded strictly state occasion.
Otherwise, it would most likely be put off on
account of the bad news from China.
Among the Americans in London the Haiss have
been giving dpnyTs for tn Mrs HaigS dn mother Mrs
Of well known people. Since the Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales visited Liptons Poor Mans Res
taurant it has become quite fad in society.
Women especially Americans, frequent 1t and Sc
tea for seven cents. Nearly every day a beVy
Of richly, dressed women may be seen sitting on
the benches.
PROSPERITY ON TYNESIDE-Remarkable ac
counts have been published of the prosperity Of
the British shipbuding yards, especially in the
Sunderland districts There it appears, riveters
and other mechanics making much as f25
week With such extraordinary wages has come
renarkable extravaganza. Laborers wives can be
seen in fine silks and Satins. while TO homes Where
little time ago a pot of beer luxury are
in fact the Tyneside seems to be having regular
saturnala
A JOCKEYS GOOD FORTUNE-W. H. Walker
has presented to little Johnnie Reiff. the Amer
can jockey 5000 for winning the Princess OF
Wales Stakes The bulk of the clever youngsters
savings are being invested for him, and if he keeps
up his present of success on the English turf
this will furnish him with a. forHGne SI , riding is
dissatisfied with the results, and engaged young
Reif instead 10 ride at Canteroury on 1 6+loay KI
Sloan took the matter TO the steWar9s. puL Nj,
Musker settled the business by Withdrawing MS
horse
A WEEK OF SPORTS-Truly Great Britain Is
the land of sport British soldiers fighting
barharors enemy in the Far East in dramatic en-
deavor TO save the lives of some of their fellow
countrvmen and maintain their Countrys prestige:
British soldiers are engaged in a similar task in
Ashantee where British officers. women and chill
dren are in danger of being massacred by revolted
savages and a quarter of million Britishers are
still graphing with the stupendous military and
civil difficulties that must be overcome before South
Africa is pacifed. Yet at home racing, cricket,
running rowing polo. tennis and athletic contests
descriDtiOas hold practically ned