New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-06
LONDON DAY BY DAY.
MARKETS REFLECT CONFIDENCE IN
M'KTNLEY'S REELECTION.
sHUFFLING THE CABINET CARDs-soUTH
AFRICAN NEwS-NOBILITY IN
MUNICIPAL. POLITICS.

rCopyrtrht: 1900: By The New-York Tribune.l
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
london Nov g. 6 a. m.-The pointers from to-
davis story of the market indicate McKinley's
election Nearly all the American securities
have risen during the last twenty-four hours in
response TO strong markets in New-York. Lom-
hard Street is convinced that there will be no
change Of Administration in America and no
interruption to the present course of industrial
development
Rarely has Election Day in America had SO
much interest for people Of this country, and
the outcome of to-days contest is being eagerly
anticipated It is taken for granted that Nc
Kinley will be reelected
The shutting OF the Cabinet cards goes on
here without a fresh lead. learn on the pest
nossible authority that Mr.. Wyndham VIII be
Chief Secretary for Ireland, but Will not nave
Cabinet rank His friends have counted upon
h,s admission TO the Cabinet as certainty but
they are doomed TO disappointment. Loro
cadogan will not resign the Viceroyalty. and the
CHIEF Secretary cannot be in the Cabinet. Mr..
Wrndham has Irish blood and. what IS better
knowledge OF and sympathy with Ireland Some
OF Mr. Wyndham's shrewdest friends are IN
clfned to congratulate him upon escaping from
the War Office during the next five years Ihey
do not believe that the present Government
will be thoroughly in earnest in reforming the
military system. and are convinced in advance
that half measures will be sternly disapproved
by the country
Lord Roberts's fresh bulletin includes the rec
ord of a gallant march from Belfast by Smith
Dorrien and the complete surprise Of Boer
camp. Although this Generals name has been
seldom found In the dispatches. South Africans
consider him Of the best in command,
Dr. Jameson for example. describes him a
really great general who has not made single
mistake during the campaign and has done much
brilliant work. Two other generals whom
Jameson praises are Ian Hamilton and Hunter.
whom he knew at Ladysnnith. and he also ad-
nires French intensely. DR.. Jameson does not
court publicity. He has recovered from ter
rible attack OF fever contracted In the Lady
smith hospitals but has had return Of older
ailments and has come to London to consult
specialists. DR.. Jameson gives a thrilling 40
count Of the siege OF Ladysuith, and lacks
words in which to express his admiratton for the
rank and file Of the British army. His COM
nnents on the generals in a different key.
He does not believe the guerilla operations WIN
last long.
The hospitals inquiry was closed yesterday,
after rafting examination OF Mrs. Richard
quick Fretorts 60 Justify Mr.. Trevosts famous
epigram about the two plaques Of South Africa,
women and Nies. There are several ladies Of
fashion IN the smart acts who would have en-
toyed relating their adventures IN South Africa
IL the Commission he'd allowed them to do 80.
Among the candidates for Borough Mayors
are half a dozen peers. The Duke OF Norfolk
and Lord Ouaow are rivals for Westminster,
Lord Cheiustord ts named for Kensington, the
Duke Of Bedford for Ho1born and Lord Cadogan
for Chelsea. Prominent members Of the nobility
have been mayors Of provincial cities during
the last fifteen PEARS, and the custom of having
titled hgurehsads In municipal Offices has grown
out Of the recognition by the nobility of their
public obligations in local government.
In an article ON British railways 'The Times 81
which has given the details Of amazing speed
developed by the Atlantic City flyers and loco
motives of the French Northern Railway, points
out that IT quite certain that the fastest trains
IN England are longer by any means the
fastest In the world. But British prejudice dies
hard. in spite of the bald facts, and the state
ments VIII not receive general credence.
An International shoe and leather fair opened
in London yesterday. There was abundant evf-
dence of the fact that m leather. In other
trades American manufacturers easily hold
their own against all comers.
The visit OF Prince George Of Crete is attract
ing much interest. He comes from the Danish
Court to visit the Prince OF Wales. and will
probably see the Queen His appointment as
High Commissioner has always been attributed
10 the influence Of the Empress's mother at st
Petersburg and the Princess of Wales.
l. n. r.
ENJOYS AT PEKING AGREE.