The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-15
GLOON OYER ENGLAND
it Is China and South Africa
Both at Once.
QUEENS GARDEN PARTY
Only Served to Deepen the
Gloom, by Contrast,

SIr EcoeFIc MITCHELL AodgsOn, the gov
ernor Of Gold Coast Colony, and his wife
and party. and the safety Of the major
ity Of those who so long were in danger
Of massacre ate the hands Of the Asian
tbs, created nomentary feelings Of thank
fulness and jubilation. But, this was
quickly dissipated by the news of the dis
aster at NitraFs Mex and the gravity Of
the news from China A week that op-
ened with high hopes from all quarters
of the globe where Great Britain's inter-
ests are imperiled. ends with none of
these hopes realized. except as regards
Ashanti, and even there an English gar
rison still awaits relief In South Africa
the nation was prepared for, though it
did not really anticipate. guerilla war
fare. But repeated disasters Of such
magnitude as that Of NitraTs Mex Gre
ate dismay. 1t is exaggeration to say
the country is unanimous in desiring the
end Of the long-drswn-out struggle. The
signs however, do not point to a speedy
realization Of their desire. Therefore 1t
is small wonder that the government has
practically decided to put off the cleo
ton until 1901
While the royal garden party failed
in its purpose it was a wonderful affair.
Peers and Peeresses, generals and IN
dian rajahs, princes and princesses, lead
ing statesmen, heads Of professions and
church dignitaries intermingIed gaily
forming a dazzling mass Of color against
the green background of Buckingham
palace lawns. After chatting with a few
guests the queen drove out through the
81 vic
tingufshed as ever formed in England.
Cabinet ministers, ambassadors, actors.
princes, doctors and lawyers stood bare
headed until the sovereign was out Of
the grounds
Apart from the garden party the talk
OF the week in society has been the As
tor-Milne affair. Mr. Astor's departure
for Marieubad created no end OF quips
and comments, but there seems no rea-
son to believe It was in any way due
to this circumstance. Mr.. William Wal
dorf Astor," says Vanity Fair, as at
Marienbad. and Marienbad is quieter than
London" adding that most people sup
port the satlorman. Mr.. Astor's last din
ner party in London was attended by
forty people but the host was unable to
appear, owing 10 an attack of sciatica.
The Saturday Review, of which Lord
is the editor and with which
several other prominent people are con-
nected scathingIy denounce Mr.. Astor's
treatment OF Captain Milne. and refers
to it as "a gross violation of etiquette.
adding: milne is a naval officer Of high
rank and distinguished service the latch
ct OF whose shoe Astor. with all his mil
lions, is not worthy to unite. We only
regret that the gallant servant of his
majesty so far forgot his dignity as 10
accept a second invitation 10 the house Of
the purse-proud American, whose dol
lars could not save him from the con-
tempt Of his countrymen. Mr.. Aston
wishes his entertainments 70 be exclu-
sive. His desire is likely TO De grauhed
in future beyond his expectations"
Mr.. FoxhaH Keene's temperance in
the ranks Of gentlemen riders has ere
ated interest in England. His victory in
the race for the Andover stakes, on ST.
nopi. caused the Daily Nail TO say:
He should prove a welcome acquisition
to the ranks Of amateur riders. He has a
nice style. though his seat, perhaps, is
too upright for modern ideas. Still, he
gets there all the same"
The departure Of the American hospi-
tai ship Maine for China meets with
warm approval both from official and IN
official England. The way this decision
was arrived AZ IS 4 happy illustration Of
the energy Of theu American ladies' on
the committee. The matter was only
proposed Sunday last and between that
and Wednesday everything was settled
and the ship was refitted and sailed
The Maine viii take care Of Americans
and British only, as Germany and other
nations are also sending hospital ships.
The queen was specially pleased at the
prornptitude with which the committee
acted in this matter. and at the garden
party the royal thanks were conveyed
to Mr.. Bernard Baker and several ladies
II the committee for all the Americans
had done and are doing in the matter.
The difficulties which stood IN the way
II Lady Randolph ChurchilTs wedding
now seem 70 have been overcome and
the event is fixed for July IS. L wiz De
attended by the C0rnvallLs- Vest family
and winston Churchill. who has started
from South Africa for England TIE
affair viii De quiet. The wedding break
Ems residence. With the announcement
u the wedding. the departure Of the
Maine fo- China. the appearance Of vol
1me Of he- AnSlo-Saxon Review, and
Ter garden party a. Normal College for
he blind. on Thursday. Lady Randolph
churchill was very much TO the fore this
week.
The London trades council has adopted
resolution formally regulating the con-
-entfon % English speaking denOc7acies
allied BY the council Of Ruskir hail IN
he interests % which labor delegates are
low in the United States. The council
-esars 10 the so-called Anglo-Ssxon ali
,nce as that lingo question" When the
return they viii have good
many questions 70 answer.
The coming hot weather is not WELDON
d by the L,ondoners and a general exc
fus - beginning Il = feared that an
,ther spell ike that Of last year Is in
,endirE. Until the beginning % this
week Loadon's death rate thanks 70 the
,ool weather. was the lowest in seven
-ears-only IS5 IN a thousand
The annual mobilization % the British
navy preparatory 70 the naneuvers pass
Il OF without incident Judging from
he maneCvez plans issued By the ad-
z-.ralty little more viii BE learned O. this
-ez-'s operatives than was learned from
he hasco last year. One OF the main
u jects is 70 decide upon the suitable dis
-ancs 70 establish temporary base for
: squadron bIockading hostile ports. ard
70 th7esh out The old question of the s6tI-
" OF cruisers to sweep OF and drive into
larbo-s the enemy's torpedo craft
The meeting Of the National Rife as
ISOLATION az Bisley IS attracting snail
attention