New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-18
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.

London November II.
LORD RosERERY-s ApDREss.-The increas-
ing frequency Of Lord Rosebery's public utterances
in no way decreases the thrill of admiration and
fascination which follows on each occasion the
strange mingling OF common sense sentiment sur
passing rhetoric and homely phrases puzzles the
people ~ Great Britain TO such an extent that the
former Premier may well be said 10 have gained
more power since he has been out Of poyer than he
ever did before His speech at Glasgow yesterday.
on the occasion of his installation as Lord Rector
of the Glasgow University. causes the other Incl
dents of the week sink into instgnihcance Yet,
/ the underlying note of that wonderful monograph
OF the British Empire was one of warning. as The
Daily Telegraph appropriately describes it, as fol-
lows:
Now that two nations at least. the United States
| and Germany, are so close al our back that their
shadow falls in front Of and that they are IN
more athletic condition than ourselves, we have no
/ 0ouot that England has reserve pace which our
competitors scarcely suspect But we are very
the best OF our speed and stretch every fibre.
It is Lord Roseberys constant reiteration of those
| features which causes his words be deeply
weighed by politicians and business men in Great
! Britain. With consummate skill he presents both
| the weakness and strength Of imperialism.
! correspondent describing Lord Rosebery's ap-
| pearance at Glasgow says:
His aIoofness from the crowd and unfathomed
| loneliness were in striking opposition 10 that
passionate interest in the public business Of the
| na ton
| Yet, with all this adulation of his countryuen,
likely that the former Liberal Premier Will emerge
from his political retirement at any for the
present. His great antagonist, the phosophic
call early session of Parlia rnent and has CON
sented to accept salary Of 900 for fulfilling his
out!es as PREMIER though, noninaly. he receives
reeompense for so doing. for the Lord Privy Seal
Lord Salisbury, personally, was not anxious
any pay but Vas thought 70 Be bad
ing so the salary 1000, OF Lloyd Privy Seal.
The first meeting Of Parliament promises to be
snort and IS likely 10 be adjourned over the new
THE RIFT IN THE CHURCH-one OF the most
serious questions OF the week has been Church
matters The Archbishops and Bishops met in
SOLEMN conclave to consider privately contro-
versial matters the chief OF which whether the
Ritualst clergymen refusing to obey the Arch
bishops command should be prosecuted As a re-
obstinate RituaIiSts viii he allowed to pursue the
even tenor Of their way. The decision averts, at
least temporarily. what threatened TO he crisis in
the history Of the Church Of England
Upton AND THE CUP CoURsE.-The con
troversy IN the United States regarding the pro-
posed change Of the Americas Cup course from
of Sandy Hook 10 of Newport R !, only
be settled in way, according 70 Sir Thomas
Ltpton's idea; that by sticking 70 the old order
Of things. He said 10 representative u The
Associated Press:
prefer Sandy Hook. do not think there is
better course in the world have never made any
objection 10 H. In fact have always spoken Of il
In the highest terms No doubt the races last year
were prolonged owing there not being sufficient
MIiLG 10 t!SH ~I'L M ne ~ ~ - -
opinion that with sufhcIent WIND there ccu,d not oe
better fairer course, and personally feel
over the ola historical course Where we have so
often been defeated. Anyhow, there has always
| at Sandy Hook. and had the Shamrock been
| speedier boat The same wind wou-d lave broughT
Tan had al sand Hook. and the Americans
| These are my personal views. The members OF the
! judges and am quite willing TO abide by their de-
! cision.
When asked regarding the cable report that the
Chicago pa ckers getting their revenge FOR the
| LiDton pork deal by squeezing him, Sir Thomas
| Upton said:
ness is progressing quite satisfactorily Moreover.
the Chicago dealers are much too good friends OF
| mine 70 attempt take revenge That word IS
| used unjus titiably, for have done nothing for
| which revenge IS needed.
! HARMsWORTHs HOLIDAY TRIP. - Alfred
Harmsworth and his wife sail for America IN De-
cember 1t has been freely said here that his mis-
sion is 10 start Daily Mail" New-Yorl1, he be
ing convinced that large amount Of money can be
| made of such a paper there. The report. how
ever. is unfounded- Mr.. Harmsworth IS going
| most OF his time fishing in California
NEWSPAPER DIsCovERY-'The London
| American Women Of London gravely asserts that
when an American has made a fortune he finds it
almost Impossible live quietly IN his own coun-
| try. The chief attraction is England where Amer
! leans escape the newspapers" This Is the
chief reason, according to The Telegraph" why
the American colony in London Increases. though il
admits that many love - come here for the 81 Ike
u the country alone and because II makes them
| feel Ike being visit 10 their grandmother :
home where everything Is digDtAed. proper and
! MAY VISIT ANERICA.-The Duke and Duchess
of York's forthcoming visit 70 Australia IS quite
| likely be finished up with trip through Can
ada with additional excursions were proper repre-
sensations made. into the United States
Mr. HOwARD's MIsSION.-Francts Howard.
Mrs 7. P O'Connors son by her first marriage, is
| 4 passenger IN board the Oceanic He goes 10 the
United States n order 70 induce the American Gov
| gallery. Messrs. Whistler. Sargent. Shannon and
other famous artists indorse the scheme
CHAMBERLAIN UNDER FIRE YET-NIinin,ur,
news and maximum rain were the distinguishing
features OF the week Such gloomy. wet davs es
were experienced here recently are unusual even
for London. Joseph Chamberlain that central fig
ure in British politics can congratulate himself
| for more reasons than upon his absence from,
his murky, native land. He disportire himself on
the sunny Mediterranean Thus the Colonial Ser
rotary ts temporarily safe from the effects NJ tho
vigorous personal attacks which continue 70 he
made upon him by the Liberals from Sir rIa,-y
Canpoell-Bannernan down. The latest and most
important Of these is statement made by The
; Morning Leader. showing that Nj Chamberlain
hoios t',WV (shares) in the Colombo Commercial
company. which IS receiving large coo+-ac,s g.
: iiOrSlL-S toef prisoners in Ceylon What makes
U1se sun NOR aa;1sging is the fact that Nj