Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-28
Third Party is Probable as the Out
come of Present Situation.
ROSEBERY'S FUTURE IN POLITICS
Notable Contingent of Americans
Now in England's Capital.
L ii E a I r / c AL SEA SON

LONDON, July 2S-The continuation Of
terrific heat the greater part of the week
brought about a condition of general dis
integration to an unparalleled pitch Al
most as remarkable as the breakdown OF
long-established social customs before the
tropical wave is the break up OF the ub-
eral party. Were general election far
distant the condition of the liberal party
would be serious, but, in view of the fact
that the country is face to face with dis
solution the situation of the opposition
seems hopeless.
The formation of third party is gem
orally considered almost inevitable as the
result Of the internal dissensions now rag
Ing in the liberal ranks. The imperialists
have thrown off the mask and demanded
control of the party. maintaining that both
by numbers and influence they are enti-
tied TO dictate its policy. In this they are
opposed by the forwards or anti-irn-
penallst liberals, with Vigor and bitter
ness that can only be compared To the
acerbity with which the Gladstoniars as
sailed the liberal unionists when home rule
Drought the parting of the ways.
Not Enough Votes.
The climax of the strife that has been
sImmering since the commencement OF the
Boer war came Wednesday. when one
third of the liberal party voted 10 con-
denim the colonial secretary. Mr. Joseph
Chamberlain, and all his works. One-third
voted with the government 10 sustain him.
while the smallest section OF all. including
the Lominal leader, abstained from voting
at all.
II is scarcely surprising that Sir Henry
Campbell-Bannerman should he anxious to
throw up his thankless task; hut that only
represents a minor feature Of this grave
situation. One of the liberal whips Mr..
William Alexander Macarthur member for
Leicester, has openly thrown of allegiance
by voting with the government. an almost
unprecedented action on the part OF one
holding such a position. Mr.. Herbert Glad
stone. the chief whip. is on the point of re-
signing to show disgust with what he be-
lieves to be the disloyalty of Sir Edward
Grey and others who follow him.
Lord Rosebery'r Future.
Meanwhile the imperialist section has de-
manded that Sir Edward Grey assume the
leadership which would he only another
way of bringing Lord Rosebery back into
active political life. Such a development
would never he swallowed by Mr. John Nor
ley. Sir Wilfrid Lawson. Mr. Henry La
bouchere, Mr.. Leonard Courtney and their
followers. ampbeil-Bannerman's consent,
under pressure, TO temporarily retain the
leadership is but a slim guarantee OF peace
within the liberal ranks. for upon any repe-
tition of Wednesdays scene he viii
promptly resign. 1t is impossible to SEE
now such a repetition can he avoided. ana
50 another secession from the liberal ranks.
eqGaling in gravity the split OF 1856. may
confidently he expected.
The government is considering the ap-
pontment of a royal commission on the
quest tion of the future of the naval coal
supply. This action is greatly due 10 the
increasing production and cheapness of
American coal and the diminishing supply
of Welsh steam coal, with which warShTs
are furnished.
Americans i'm England.
The extent and Importance of the Amer
lean invasion of England can be judged by
the fact that not less than four members
of the ways and means committee Of the
House Of Representatives were in London
this week. namely: Chairman Serene
Payne and Representatives Charles n.
Grosvenor of Ohio. G. W. Steele of In
diana and John DalZell of Pennsylvania
All of these gentlemen come in search Of
recreation. Gen. Grosvenor will return 10
the United States August Il In time To be
present al the firing of the opening gun in
the presidential campaign al Lewiston, Me.
Messrs. Payne. Steele and DaiZell have gone
on a "trip through the country. They are
now at oxford. They will make the tour
of Ireland before returning 10 the United
States August ~
Out of the host of other American not
ables recently arrived may be mentioned
Mr.. George J. Gould of New York, MT.
Charles T. Yerkes OF Chicago and Arch
DlShOp tCTTlpdN OF NV 1bIh Inc ldANis
with Cardinal Vaughan. was welcomed by
the Duke of Norfolk back 10 England.
west-Churchiu wedding.
Authorizations of the West-Churchill we'd
cling have formed one of the chief topics in
society this week. Quite burning qucs-
ton is whether Lady Randolph Churchill
will retain that name or be known as Mrs
West. II appears that everywhere except
at court she may retain her present name,
but when presented to the queen il must he
as plain Mrs. West. BY her remarriage she
forfeits none of the fortune left by her
first husband. which chiefly consists in a
life interest in fsoUon. This at her death
goes TO her sons. Mr.. Winston Spencer
Churchill and Jack Churchill, in such
portions as Lady Randolph pleases. Win
ston Churchill will soon be seen in the
United States having made contract with
Major Pond 10 lecture on the war IN South
Africa, his compensation 10 be 10000.
]. S. Taylor. the open golf champion Of
England, will sail for America August 4.
He expects to remain in the United States
about three months. playing matches WITH
Harry Vardon and leading American
golfers.
End of the Theatrical Season.
With the closing of the Lyceum, SHay-
market, Garrick, Comedy and Gaiety Thea
tiers tonight the theatrical season, which
has been dragging out an existence during
the tropical weather. will practically enf
OF the seven theaters remaining open next
week four are giving musical and three
entertainments. The Shaftes-
bury and Days are doing the best OF all
The Princess Of Wales saw THE Casino
Girl" twice during the week.
The opera season has been a record one
so far as profits concerned, and the
of the syndicate will receive back
practically all the money subscribed for
the purchase of the theater. and will have
as assets long lease of the house and its
furniture.
The Daily News Is authorized to contra
dict the report that Mr.. Maurice Grau.
having amassed a considerable fortune in
operatic and other speculations, proposes
to resign the management of CoVent Gar
dem
Mr.. Grau has leased Her Majestys The
ater for the Bernhardt-Coquelin season of
1901.
Military school Instruction.
The Secretary of War has allotted the