New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

upon Herat and Persia are artfully concealeu' IL
they are still entertained; and while French
feeling against England is passionate and con-
temptuous, nothing is likely to be done unless
the pacific Car leads the way. England's re-
lations with America remain unclouded: what
ever may be the issues of fact respecting the
ownership Of the cargoes of flour seized in Della
goa Bay under the English and Dutch flags
there is no disagreement between the two gov
ernments on questions of law and equity.
Those governments are now virtually united
in their methods and principles relating to the
treatment Of breadstufs in time Of war and the
precise conditions under which supplies destined
for an army or navy become contraband. Lord
saIsbury's decision. when it is fully understood
in America, can hardly fail TO be entirely salts
factory, for it embodies American principles and
practice on questions of neutral trade and con-
traband of war The State Department through
the American Ambassador here. has secured
every point which it entitled to claim; such
matters of fact as remain unsettled respecting
the three vessels seized are technical and OF no
consequence.
DR. Leyds has kindly volunteered the infor-
nation that Mr.. Adelbert Hay will probably De
allowed to exercise his functions as American
Consul in Pretoria The dispatches received
from New-York respecting Mr. Hays occupation
and recreations during his stay in London cause
large mail from friends of English prisoners.
and answered the letters. as most gentlemen
in the habit of doing. He made snort but
unofficial call the Foreign Office as the son
OF Secretary Hay. who was Lord Salisoury's
personal friend, and not Consul to Pretoria
He remained at the American Embassy and at
tended properly to his work. and was not
brought officially socially under English In
fuence.
English society in the ordinary sense has
ceased to disport itself this winter, and 1t has
neither parties nor dances nor dinners with
which to allure and decoy simple children or
nature from America. 1t has only one resource
during this deary winter, that is, its war chari-
ties to the tune of PAY. pay. pay"' and visit
ing diplomats are not likely to be enmeshed by
such
There are SC many houses in mourning that
Mrs. Paget is finding it difficult to secure per-
formers for her masque and exhibition or the
beauties of London society at the Haymarket'
Miss MurieI Wilson will take the chief part In
the rnasoue Of Peace and War. and series OF
tableaus based upon famous pictures will be
a prominent feature Beauties with Titan hair
are required for one. and bellies with dark eyes
for an Oriental tabeau-
Country house parties have been dull and nat;
there have been neither theatricals nor dances,
Influenza Among the fashionable victims OF
the endemic are Lady Londonderry, Lady
I.ansdowne and Lady Spencer. The only form
Of country entertainment except children's par
ties is over-Sunday visiting, occupied with war
talk and the chance of raising a body of gentle
men riders like Colonel Roosevelts corps. Some
of this talk finds its way into the fashionable
Journals. where eXtravagant stories appear
about the number of horses and servants the
Duke of Marlborough will take with him to the
war as q patriotic yeoman. Fictions like these
tend to cast unmeriteG reproach upon the titled
classes, which have done their duty, and made
great sacrifices during the There is hardly
a single imports ant family in England that is
not represented in South Africa
The theatres are making great efforts TO at
tract audiences; the Haymarket has revived
classical English comedy. starting with 'She
stoops to Conquer" The farcical passages are
strongly accentuated and remarkably well
played. Mr.. George Giddens as Tony pulsates
with animal spirits. and Mr.. Sydney Valentine
Is an ideal Diggory. Miss Winifred Emery as
Miss Hardcastle wears becoming costumes and
acts with genuine comic spirit and subtle charm
Mr. Cyril Maude is constantly broadening out
iu method but is not at his best as Hardcastle.
The play is drawing well, galleries, pit and
stalls being crowded nightly. Mr.. Tree gave the
first might receipts OF his Shakespearlan re-
rival to the War Charity Fund, and is starting
braveiy with nine performances weekly. "A
Midsummer Nights Dream has never been so
well staged; the scenery is marvellousy beauti-
ful and the costumes arranged with a
proper view to harmonious blends Of color. Men
delssohn's music is played by strong orchestra,
and nothing is lacking to render the revival
memorable. Mr.. Tree, after his manner, en-
iarges the part of Bottom with much ingenious
byplay, and is well supported by Mr.. Franklin
McLeay as Ounce. The rehearsals and in
terlude are conducted in a farcical spirit and
are highly amusing. Miss Louie Freear dis
plays great versatility as Puck; Mr.. William
Nollison has the best voice for the delivery Of
the musical lines and Mrs. Tree and Miss Nell
SIN are charming Titania and Oberon.
Beautiful as are the fairy dances. the finest
moment is when Miss Nelson sings with rich,
sympathetic voice. II Know a Bank" to Men
delssohn's music
The ninth exhibition of the Society Of Por-
trait Painters is open for a private view to-
day. There are some works Of exceptional
merit, especially by young Scotch painters,
whose art is not appreciated by the Academy.
The artists war show. under the direction of
Mr. AIma-Tadema will open next Saturday at
the Guildhall
The chief literary and religious event is the
death OF DR.. James Martineau, who had nearly
completed his ninety-ffth year, His theology
broadened he grew in age, until he retained
little Of what is known as dogma or belief in
anything supernatural; yet he continued to pro-