New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-23
LONDON NEWS AND VIEWS,
A SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT WITH
CHINA EXPECTED.
NO RESENTMENT CAUSED BY KRrTEGER.s
RECEPTION IN FRANCE-DEATH OF
SIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN.
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London Nov % 6 a. m.-American dispatches
indicate that the Chinese situation is regarded
more seriously in Washington than it is In Lon
don. The theory that the British Government
will join Germany in impossible demands or
China is not supported by the facts as under
stood in diplomatic circles here. Lord Salisbury
declined to sanction the earliest German pro-
posas for retribution and punishment because
he considered the general scheme impracticable
He did not reject the proposals. but intmated
to the German Ambassador his objections The
Berlin proposals were Immediately revised and
the Anglo-German agreement was negotiated
The two Powers working together, but
clearly the British Government will not persist
in demanding an impossibility when the inter-
ests Of the mercantile community here require
restoration of normal trade relations with China
at the earliest possible date. England and Ger
many are committed by that agreement to the
American policies of the Open Door and the
integrity Of China. Patience and time are re-
Qured for working out diplomatic settlement
hut there is a general belief here that this end
will be accomplished. Premature action by the
United States Government in withdrawing from
negotiations will retard that settlement
Krugers reception in Marseilles is reported
with great detail in the English press and is
commented upon with good Judgment His de-
scripton of England as a barbarous nation ex-
cites amusement rather than resentment and
no surprise is caused by his declaration that the
Beers will resist to the bitter end. The entire
demonstration by French crowds is regarded as
less hostile to England than had been expected
Leader writers are looking forward to the col
lapse of Kriiger's self-appofnted mission as the
signal for the abandonment of guerilla warfare
and are anxious to have him bring his visit to
Paris TO a speedy close and take refuge in Hol-
land. Mr.. Chamberlain is expected to attend the
Cabinet meeting to-day
The sudden death Of Sir Arthur Sullivan yes
terday great shock his large circle Of
friends. He had been i'll for a fortnight but had
been deeply interested in the new plans for work
While his partnership with Gilbert had lapsed,
musicians considered this an advantage as it
left him free to undertake more complex and
dignifed orchestral work. He has generally
been regarded as the most versatile Of recent
English composers, since he had written church
music, cantatas. operas oratorios, symphonies
and songs. He lived mainly at Walton but was
often in his residence here. and was familiar
figure at the Athenaum, Marlborough and Gar
rick clubs.
The leading articles of to-day's newspapers
deal almost as much with the death of Sir Ar
thur with the reception of KRUGER at Mar
sefHes Regret is expressed all sides at the
premature decease of England's most conspicu-
composer. and The Chronicle" points out
that the news Will be heard with sincere and
personal grief wherever the English language
is spoken and English songs are sung
Runors are renewed that the Queens health
IS not 50 good as it might be They are, how
ever, not well founded. Her Majesty is won
der rrll,
shows no signs Of failing abilities. and her
voice considering her age. is sweet and yet res
onaut. She takes her drives daily in an open
carriage through the great forest of Windsor.
A brilliant audience welcomed Mrs Craieies
comedy. The Wisdom Of the Wise" at the St.
Jamess Theatre last night The comedy was
preceded by new play in a single act The
Plot Of His Story by Mrs. Oscar Bertnger.
This was pathetic little piece which was on
acted for the first time at a charity perform
ance last spring, and was repeated last night
for the second time. Henry r. Irving played the
leading part with genuine fervor and great deli
cacy- Mrs. Craigies comedy proved to be very
simple in plot and most witty in dialogue, II
lacked movement, the interest centrng on a
slght misunderstanding between happy and de-
Voteo husbands and wives, and the mischievous
consequences Of chance word overheard in a
drawing room where there were gossips ready
TO catch 1t up and misconstrue it. The results
were not serious. for when the curtain was rung
doWn there were two happy couples instead of
one ana the chief gossip constrained to
confess that there happy marriages in the
world The acting was excellent George Alex
amer ana irving being we'll supported by Fay
DAVIS ana Julie Opp. Miss Davis has never
looked more beautiful. and her acting displayed
mere variety and refinement of method than
usual The audience was sympathetic and we'll
entertained by the incessant play Of wit and
su"'ie irony IN The dialogue. l. n. F.