New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.

small cloud the international horizon over
shadows every other topic, England, according to
most authorities those who control her for
| eign policy is face face with a crisis in Far
Eastern affairs, which, though it may not result
in any immediate partition of China, must deter
mine the part that England shall play when the
| partition eventually occurs. That such an emer-
gency should have arisen at moment when Eng
land is least able to utilize it. when almost all her
| land forces six thousand miles from home
! and when there Is paramount necessity for keep
! ing extra strong fleet In European waters, is
deplored by all shades of statesmen and politi-
clans. Lord Salisbury stands almost alone amid
| his party in believing that the results of the
Boxer outbreak will DE neither serious nor perma-
nent. The attitude he adopts toward the unani-
nous agitation for more strenuous action is voiced
| by intimate friend. who said to a representa-
tive of The Associated Press
Lcrd Salisbury believes we should be thankful
for small merees The coopef t tion OF the dlpG
| feet and unusually harmonious. So long as that
| eminentIy satstied and will take other steps
unless one OF several Of the Powers ask Great Gnt;
he or unless Russian assression becomes mes much n
tingencies occur or the representatives of the
rious nations at Pekins fail to agree, then Will
he asreeably surprised at the smooth progress of
me at the seat OF me MacGnnad tbe
! British Minister Chra.
! 1t may be added that Great Rritain's Premier is
not particularly optimistic regarding the length of
East will cooperate so admirably. But LORD SANS
hurry Is far too phiosophic borrow trouble.
In the mean while the members of every emhas-
sy in London and every club to say nothing OF the
stock market are discussing eagerly the pros
poets of between two of the Powers arising
from the Picking troubles. It is the old cry of
wolff and this time many well Informed people
are greatly inclined 70 believe the wolf Will
materiaIize in the shape of Russia. with Japan as
her opponent. Admiral Freemantle reported state
! betw theSe countries ineVita-
hle creates surprise. though such plain speaking
Is severely discountenanced officially a Govern
ment official said:
I quite believe Admiral Tremante said what Is
credited him. He is splendid officer but rash
taker. Il is not the first time he has said things
THE FINANCIAL. PHASE.-The financial situe
ion brought about by the actions OF Admiral
Kempm and the other admirals Is by no means
sa tsfactory those who have any large holdings.
One curious feature is the opinion held by many
fnanciers that II the present disturbance portends
opening up China IT also portends inestmabe
increase in the circulation of silver with the accom-
with gold. a well known American inancier IN
London explained this, pointing out the fact that
China With the ineress of Europeans these cum
bersome tokens would naturally be done away
country IN the world, on this basis there has been
terestng discussions the political and economI-
cal changes incident upon the possibilities OF the
POLITICs.-The week has been almost hereft OF
domestic political interest The long speech OF the
Liberal leader in the House OF Commons. SIR Henry
Campbell Zimmerman at Glasgow, admitting that
the annexation OF the Boer republics inevitable
but quibhling over the degree Of independence
which should be granted them has created little
comment. The Liberal leader seems 20 nave &C
the advanced section OF his partv yShi,b TenamnHcs
annexation without ingratiating himself win the
\ mel Il
and fairnndct summing M Of the war though The
motive OF the speech Is plainly plea tor party
hI Iaiy; Mhlch seems no nearer realization.
pairing thetr electoral machinery. and many rumors
LITTLE INTEREST IN AMERICA-with the
exception OF the discussion tne possible part
the United States may play IN assisting Grea,
Britain In pulling the Chestnuts out Of the fire m
the Far East, little interest is being taken in
Great Britain In American affairs The Presidential
prospects are row the subject ~ editorials. and
me EhtiSh cofresponGents IN America are sending
long TeEieWs Of the chances II President Mckinley
keen attention. '
TRIBUTES TO CRANE.-The weekncs refer 70
Stephen Cranes death with sincere regret and na
miration. His name is generally coupled with thar
Of Stevens The Spectator says:
naH Tas , wFteT Of singular os
the quality of carvoyance nothing Short ri peru 6 had
ENGLISH FARMER SHUT OUT.-Returns last
issued by the Board OF Agriculture are dismal read
Ing for the English farmer. From these II Is
learned that the ever increasing importation of dead
meat 10 the United Kingdom has reached the
daily average of over twenty-three hundred tons
%a1!G Whea butter, eggs rabbits and game have all
enormously increased In the extent OF their i'm
portation. Tho foreign products being almost in
t ,,ai'aDg cheaper the farmers are confronted with
me prospect OF eventually having no home narkat
For these conditions the Board Of AgricIIture snr
gests no remedy. N7
PERsONAL.-Lady Granville Gordon who died
recently was one OF the first society woman ~
start bonnet store. She did a thriving business
in London eventually selling her goodwin for
round sum. "
Lord Huntley. the elder brother of LADY Gran
I IiIe Gordon one Of tho handsomest men of the
by writing sporting novels. 'i'i
Inc Earl or Radnor, who died last week Was
notorousy shy man. He was devoted to his wife
VINO Is sister OF Henry Chaplin President OF the
Local Government Board, and brilliant In society
as musician ana conversationalist She organ
yea me first amateur orchestra composed OF people
africa dangerously Ill with enteric fever succeeds
TO the title - 1''S
IN THE BOER BAG.-There is scarcely an old
family in England without n relative or connection
among the members of the battalion of Yeomanrv
captured BY the Beers near Lindey One section
OF the force. the Duke OF Cambridse's trooo was
known as The Millionaires' One Of their tents
had an aggregate income OF $4,000 wear They
supplied their own horses and kit. Yot. judging
hardships with good grace as any umcuitmred
Tommy While on the way The Cape on a
aires" swabblng Inc decks in gale 'e snid million
You seem to have good legs. my man"
ten years. Sir"