New-York tribune., 1900-04-29
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.


berlain Is throwing himself with his usual en-
ergy into the subject. and may produce meas
,fre which viii be the most important legislative
work Of the session Of Parliament
The settlement OF Australian confederation
with the close OF the war in South Africa will
enable the Unionist party to appeal to the coun-
trv with confidence Veterans in Parliament
now assert that the general elections are IIlxelv
- he deferred until next year since Lord Sails
bury cannot he convinced by Mr. Chamberlain
hat IL is wise 10 bring them on with premature
haste. The Duke OF Devonshire and Mr. Balfour
strongly favor delay and insist that to the Min
istrv ample time must be allowed in which TO
formulate terms of settlement and to complete
the restoration Of order in South Africa and
tha- the turmoil and distraction Of a gener4
election would interfere seriously with the most
a-duous and delicate undertaking for which the
Government is held responsible by the nation.
Lord Rosebery has made so many public en-
zsgements that his friends are beginning to
forecast his resumption Of Liberal leadership
bur he discredits their prophecies by supplying
new proof OF his inability TO make up his mind
30 an important question His speech at the
dinner Of the City Liberal Club last night dis
closed his usual charm OF delivery and felicity
~ phrasng. but he declined TO tell the Aus
fraliar delegates whether the right of appeal
zbroEa-ed. and contented himself with an ex-
preston of regret that there should be any
points Of difference between Australia and Eng
land
He has a less embarrassing task IN presiding
tonight al the dinner given by the Reform
Club 70 Sir William SIacCormac and Dr. Treves.
-he rv-o eminent surgeons who have returned
f-1rl South Africa. but next week he viii take
up his Australian parable anew at the dinner
~ the National Liberal Club, with all the lead
e-s q the party around him except Sir William
fiarcourr and AIr. Morley, and he will dsappoint
hts friends Il he speaks with caution and inde-
~isto- He IS also expected to support the
Prince OF Wales al the dinner Of the British
Empire League at the Hotel Cecil Monday
night. The Australian delegates. especially
Messrs Barton and Deakin. are admirable
speakers. with breadth Of thought and grace of
delivery. and their presence in London is the
signal for public dinners on all sides
There is a long round Of banquets Of all kinds
rez- week. with the Royal Academy dinner at
the close and with ladies' night al Whitefriars
as q pleasing lnterlude. Mrs. Craigie and Nine.
sarah Grand being the speakers. These dinners
encourage the caterers TO hope that there may
he after all. something resembling a season
-hts year with picl.ings and gleanings for
rradesuen- The Queen has ordered q state ball
ard concert at Buckingham Palace before Whit
suntide and these functions, with drawing
roouls and levees, may inpart an impulse TO
social gayety: but there IS nothing else in
sight except mems public dinners. two big char
fry bazaars and g unique theatrical matinee
which Mrs George Alexander is arranging at
tne St Jarnes's Theatre for the benefit OF the
Ohcers' Families Fund
The Royal Academy viii be opened next week
with SarEent's and Abbeys pictures the
most important works. The rooms OF the So
-iety Of Painters in Water Colors in Pail Mall
are thronged this afternoon FOR private view
n an exhibition which IS not remarkable for
either -uoIor o. technique. Sir Edward Poynter
mas a classical piece, with two loveloru maidens,
Helena and Hernia, painted in a hard conven-
ttoual way. Mr.. Arthur Melvilles rank impress
sioufsul IN q ''Cockhght IN Muscat.' with its d.
recrness and original power, Is foil for nearly
every picture on the walls. Mr. George Clau-
sens "Gleaners'' is one Of the gems of the col
lection for the picture is lighted with skill, is
true IN color and has pathos. Mr.. Louis Davis
has The best romance OF the show in the lex
Eo06. with ST. George Staying the dragon IN a
mysterious glade while the princess kneels,
awaiting her rescuer. AIr. Alfred Parsons has
several dainty drawings; Mr. Albert Goodwin
charming picture OF Berns; AIr- Henry Wallis
Strong. e brilliant Oriental picture Of Cairo
and President WaterIow dull sketch Of
Berkshire mill without his usual charm Of color
The galleries are less attractive than usual for
the dealers have discovered that the public will
nor buy pictures in wartime; but there is q good
series OF water colors and frescoes by Jung
mann a. DowdeswelIs. set Of Punch"
t9ous by Sir John Tenniel at the Fine Art So
cl=rv's rooms, and fine collection OF paintings
by Eignor Monticello al the GoupiI Gallery.
The Prince Of Wales receives this afternoon
NJ Onslow Ford's statue Of Professor Huxley
the Natural History Museum in South Ken
sngton. Il IS q strong. vigorous work. with a
Characteristic pose and direct earnest express
sion Of features.
Cartons new play. written for Miss Compton,
puzzled as well as amused the first night audi
erce AZ the Criterion. Lady Huntworth's Ex-
pertinent IS al once farce comedy and tragedy,
ard introduces as disagreeable q lot Of people as
ever was known The play was well acted by
Miss Compton. Mr.. Arthur Bourchier. A1r. Dion
Boucicault and the other players. Miss Edna
Nav had z personal triumph in An American
Beauty" ar the Shaftesbury. but the first night
audience intiulated 10 the management a. the
close Of the second act its conviction that the
piece needed mending before it would serve as
= substitute for The Belle Of New York" Miss
Iay sang n charming style and fascinated the
cries and stalls. The Shakespeare perform
ar--s 81 srratford this week have been well at
tended The chief novelty has been "Pericles -
which has been produced with many alterations
.f tel- and with inprovised passages which de-
foo all principles of versifcatiou. This method
NJ ronorinE Shakespeare's memory is OF ques-
HouahIe taste and utility Miss Marion Terry
has appeared al Srratf0rd as Rosalind and Por-
ia vfrh charming effect and Miss Eleanor Cal