New-York tribune., 1900-04-29

Parker. London's we'll known preacher. repeated
this the Rev Charles Shedon's Topeka
Capital experiment. The paper put in his hands
was "Pearscns Illustrated Weekly News. The
Kansas pastor seems rather to have taken the
effort is attracting comparatfveIy little comment
attention. DR.. Parker recently celebrated the
SEVENTEEN anniversary of his birth, upon which
occasion he the recipient of many gifts.
THE NEW DAILY.-The appearance Of the new
haIf-penny morning newspaper in London. though
much heraded. caused little stir after the
first issue was sold. The entrance of such ener-
getc Cyril Pearson into the field of daily
journalism naturally looked forward TO with
general public interest, but The Express proved
Fr i yba1 @ ..r3 % R's,, 3rnts news on the
first page, American plan in vogue with no
other London morning paper. all Of them devoting
the first page advertisements. So Injured, how
ever is London becoming to American methods
that paper which had not ghost or a chance OF
cessful and popular medium
THEATRICAL NEWS.-This week has been dis
astrous for theatrical productions. Edward
Vroom's ''Marsac of Gascony'' at the Drury Lane
Theatre has been ercessIy treated by the critics.
who also object TO Mr.. VTooms American accent
In spite of this the play has been drawing fair
houses all the week. The press has also been
unanimous in condemning AN American Beauty
which was produced at the ShaftesbUry Theatre on
Wednesday. and of which much was expected
The crusade against a certain class of plays con-
tinues. Samuel Smith, Member OF Parliament ror
Flntshfre given notice of his intention to orfer
a resolution in the House Of Commons on May 10
calling attention TO the depravtng character OF
some Of the plays performed in London theatres
In the mean while 'Zaza" hourishes at the Garrtck
Theatre Charles Frohman has renewed his ten
ancy OF the theatre that the run of the play
may be continued. He IS also organizing a com
pany for Australia
The announcement Of Sir Henry Irving's con-
W. welcome
rnorse the directors of the Lyceum had offer the
shareholders of that institution at the annual meet
ing held this week. where per cent dividend was
the best that could be announced The fact that
Sir Henry was enabled escape the vicissitudes Of
the past theatrical and bask in the sunshine
OF the United States has the subject Of con-
gratulatIons from many of his personal friends TO
whom the news that the Lyceum shareholders are
so satisfactorv In the mean time ]. W. COmyns
Carr. the managing director OF the LyceGnl, mas
successfully arranged with Duse for orle1 season
at the theatre opening May 10, with repertory
which includes THE Second Mrs Tanqueray
Humphreys sailed ror New-York this week for
P fne PprPoTe l u ritb Annie russell in one of the
principal roles; also of Edmond Rostands The
Eaglet" which Louis Parker has just translated
This piece is intended for Maude Adams. who will
take the part of the young King OF Rome 80
The Whitney-Barrett controversy over the Quo
vadis'' rights has smmered down. and the piece IS
May / ~
ST. GEORGES DAY.-The last week has wit
messed a feeble attempt 70 celebrate St. George 5
Day with the outward signs that marked St Pat
ricx's anniversary. One result that roses
slightly increased in price (most of them came
from France), and there was a sprtnking OF flags.
But on the whole. the efforts 10 celebrate Eng
Fe1+ 4 nv handling the gold coinage Of the realm
few people here have any knowledge or 81, SIeorse
ing associations in which ne ts connected win the
mere conquest over the dragon portrayed on the
tens
stclid England
AMERICA AND TURKEY.-The American com
plica tions with Turkey continue the topic OF the
dav The Outlook after declaring that the Sui
tan and Isaac Gordon, the notorious money Iehuer
who died recently were own brothers in matters OF
money. says:
The Sultan has now fallen back on the desperate
debtors last device OF buying more and has offered
firm if only the American Government VIII accom-
modate him while longer r. bs bat sort T4e and sriy
intirnates that unless the dollars are promptly
fSgthe2mi59g aes 1he Sayr Yet President Mckinley
candidature may not after an ENJOY = IeiSe LT
for the European Powers who are fellow sufferers
with America and Armenia are IN Wholesome Il ana
under such pressure Turkey must give way Rus US
Japan. J NJ s She is hardly likely lend Turkey mora
taan diplomatic help
The Spectator ampnfes its last weeks COM
ment saying:
on tne iba America' since the Spanish War. has
begun TO interfere in European politics. she W Sba
becomes great. But the Continent torgets tnaI
war for seizing refugees protected by the American
fiag There would have been war indeed 6uL that a
troitlce an unknown factor into the public life OF
Europe.
During the course of a long article The Speaker
maintains that the difficulty is chiefly due the
axn1ottation of the Continental and American press
and ridicuIes the possibility OF serious outcome
.ying:
The DEVILS Shadow promises TO rebuild. punish,
tax and to do hundred thngs put pay nf Tsnmo 1nns
all people saPg BIO orfa the fo9 the Virtual neu
TraIity Of which the great European Powers are
wiling to risk the chances Of grs%J war among an %
! French Exposition or the Don Pacifeo claim
| cERMANY's NEW wEAPON-In opposite con-
| nsc+ton with the Turkish dispute is The Specta-
! go. long comment on the message OF Emperor
U,utarn TO The Express After saying its senti-
uents are sincerely echoed toward Germany oy a.
wise Fnglishmen 1t goes on 10 remark on the pos
sihities attaching TO Germany's increasing naval
| power:
II may be that the naval battle axe win be used
| in ways that will not concern US on the otnei
hand il Is conceivable that II may os & Ire'eG 1
against the most dearly cherished aspirations o.
of1T own kith and kin in America There is ob-
vtously strong poss6iIty %, OF wa1 America vii
Consider so contrary her interests that she WI
! however anxious We TO maintain good relations
with Germany. our sy,Is1biy pIsare Ourselves n
a SUPPORT OF Germany which might Involve ap-
proval OF an attempt 70 opsy 9rf surxested is ir
I our interests and which We should now laVor II
J The wiier interests OF the Anglo-saXon race.
R0yAr. SENTIMENTS Further extracts from
the Duchess OF Fife's diary throw interesting hsh
! on rovaI personalities The Queens entry reads:
God has been good to me and On nas s, gwen me s.