New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-25
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
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of
centration Of troops within striking distances.
but the Gar refused 20 countenance any move
-,erf in Central Asia by which Great Britain's
difficulties IN Africa might be turned TO prac-
ticaI account His pacific determination TO re-
main neutral tends minimize the Importance
% the Russian loan 10 Persia and the concessions
which may be made IL favor of the railway
from the Caspian TO the Persian Gulf. There
are always excitsble journalists IN England who
see Russian boyle at every turn Of affairs in
Asia Red specks are floating before their eyes
now and they are clamoring for the mobilization
Of all the naval forces and preparations
large scale for the defence Of Persia. Not long
ago they were thrown into prickiy heat over the
rumor that Spain was 10 sell Ceuta TO France
as trustee for Russia, and the number OF foolish
scares over Russian intrigue since the Crimea
has reached many scores.
one good result OF the war in South Africa
VII he public encouragement Of all these
vaearies OF lingo excitement. Sensible Man
chester traders are at a loss understand what
harm could result from the construction Of
Russian railway from the Caspian Sea TO the
Persian Gulf. provided diplomatic safeguards
were established FOR the open door principle at
The port and the transport Of British goods over
the line. The excited talk against a Russian
port OF the Persian Gulf matches in folly Eng
lands refusal allow the Transvaal to pur-
chase Lourenco Marques. by which the diff
cuItfes Of conducting the present war have been
Increased
TIE release OF the Sabine has brought in
rerrartonal question 70 end before IT fairly
ouened Neither the Foreign Office nor the
American Embassy has any knowledge Of the
facts q this seizure. nor has the American reg
istry Of the vessel been established.
The only American question which is discussed
here rv ny Is he ne
Spectator" to-day has an exceedingly clear
argument 10 the effect that British interests
entirely OF the side OF the fertilization Of the
Nicaragua Canal. but that the question is purely
an academic one, since the United States by the
new treaty viii be the guardian Of the neutrality
q the waterway, and will have the right and
duty TO DO what is needfuI TO enforce that prin-
cipIe by landing men and guns and throwing up
temporary earthworks in al emergency THE
Spectator has been an intelligent and loyal
friend OF America, and raised it's voice at the
close OF the war with Spain in favor Of the abo-
lttion Of the Clayton-Bulwer Convention, and II
can be trusted when II declares that the anti
fortifcation clause is q concession 20 Eng
land. but diplomatic expedient for preventing
foreign opposition. and avoiding the stirring up
OF hornets' nests IN Continental capitals.
West End gayety Is suspended by the war,
and the turn which the campaign has taken
is heartily welcomed By the smart set. Restau-
rant parties and war charities have become
alonotonous, even with royalty at table and
Patti singing. and the world OF fashion has
been cheered I'D by the knowledge that Devon
shire House. Stafford House and Brook House
are again open, that some Of the best known
hostesses are beginning TO give snowy dinner
parties that there will be cotiIlon at the
Savoy Monday night. and that life IN the British
capital where hundreds OF pretty girls 70
BE- married OF TO suitable partners. VIII go
more brightly now that the news from Africa
Is better.
Nj Bsnsor's Shakespeare season at the Ly-
caurn Theatre has reached It's second stage in
the production OF "a Midsummer Nights
Dream" Changes IN the cast were made at the
last moment. owing 20 the illness Of Mr.. G. r
Weir the accomplished comedian who was to
play Bottom But. notwithstanding this draw
back the play was well produced. and was most
satisfactory to close students Of Shakespeare.
The scenery and costumes. while less elaborate
than the outfit Of Her Majesty's Theatre, we're
excellent and the acting was admirable Men
5elssohn's music was played by the orchestra,
and several graceful dances were introduced
The dancing on Miss Isadora Duncan, the
American artist who first appeared in London
n omar Khayyam's measures year ago. was
greatly admired. Mrs. Benson charming
L1Tznl6- =
md rnischievous Puck. The comic work
vas well managed. and Mr.. Benson. Miss Bray
.on and the other lovers played we'll The sym
17etry Of the production was the essential feat
ire the actors entered into the poetic spirit Of
he play. and impaired 10 il a sense Of delicacy,
-efnement and dreamIike beauty. Mr. Benson's
next venture is the complete performance Of
Hamlet" according 70 the First Folio
The Eliza bethan Stage Society has opened the
way for this experiment by producing the First
C,1larro version Of Hamlet" in Carpenters Hall;
boys took the places Of women, and Elizaoetnan
costumes filed the stage with eccentrcfty,
Ophelia appearing in an immense hoped petit
coat and the King wearing q tall black retreat
ing hat a broad ruff q slashed doublet and
trunks As Nj William PoeI had decided that
Il was impractical bic TO follow the text closely.
there were various revisions and Insertions
which produced confusing effect, although the
play was well acted by amateurs
Mrs Campbell has produced Magda, but
M Martin Harvey has been compelled 10 oefer
Don Juan's Last Wager until next week
Tess q the D'Urbeviles" is making the rounos
q the suburban theatres. The Anglo-Saxon
Review" VIII print Mrs Clfords four act play
The Likeness Of the Night Of Which copy
right performance has been given
y Ysave is the chief figure Of the concert
season and draw crowded houses. There VIII
be q number Of sacred concerts on Ash Wednes-
CAV. Nine AIbani appearing in one at St
James's Hail and Miss Clara Butt and other
artists singing Al Queens Hall.
There is a private view to-day in the galleries
q -1a Fine Art Society Of a collection Of pict-
u-es by NJ and Mrs. Adrian Stokes Most OF
them are landscapes, and genre pictures Illus