New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

the campaign. and some OF them have been
transformed by their admirers into martyrs and
heroes. A secret history of the from Lord
Robertss pen would be a book we'll worth read
ing, and some disclosure OF this kind may be
necessary before any great scheme Of army re-
form can be carried out. When one listens to
the complaints OF favoritism and injustice with
which the social and military clques are now
ringing, one wonders how the discomfort in
higher positions of the army can ever be al
layed:
The nomination Of Bryan a platform con-
spicuous for unfriendliness to England passes
Unnoticed here. Political demonstrations in
favor OF the Dutch republics have never been
regarded seriously here, since 1t has been as
sumed that foreign sympathy would not be car
ried TO the length OF sending army of 100000
men across the Atlantic under convoy of navy
po~erful enough to destroy a British fleet.
Bryan is not attacked by the English press. nor
is Mckinley defended. The American elections
CO not interest English readers this year. and
there is little talk about them Whatever poll
tiCians may choose to say in platforms, all in
telligent Englishmen know that there is no al
Hance between the two governments, and that
Americans are in the habit of electing their
Presidents on domestic rather than foreign is
sues.
print that England and America ought to act
together in China; the contrary, 1t is gen
orally assumed that the United States Govern
rnent will hold itself in reserve and remain out
side any arrangements which may be made by
the European Powers. Sometimes it is urged
that the United States. England. Germany and
Japan, by acting together, can prevent the par
tition Of China, but oftener the point is made
that the guarantees obtained by the American
Government will be of greater value and eff
cheney in securing equality of commercial privi-
ieges If it maintains an independent attitude
and does not join the coalition of the Powers
for any purpose whatsoever.
The State concert this week was smaller
and the levee larger than these functions usual
ly are. The next great function will be an
afternoon party at buckingham Palace. which
will be conducted indoors if the weather be un-
favorable. and be garden party il the skies
are bright. The season cannot end until the
Cars visit is paid at the end of the month, but
IL is dragging Enthusiastically Mrs Bischoffs-
heim's party for the Prince of Wales has been
the showiest occurrence, and a good many Amer
Scans have been entertaining extensively. but
the number of smart dinner and evening parties
and girls and boys dances has been unusually
small Mrs. Mackay will have a second con-
cert next week, and Mr.. and Mrs. Cavendish
Bentinck will entertain large house party at
Highcliffe Castle. to meet the Prince of Wales
The season is admitted to be the slowest for
many years The opera has drawn we'll, because
Mr. Grau has managed it with exceptional tact
and ability. but most of the theatres are suf-
fering from lack Of patronage and will close
unusually early. The death of Franklin Nc
Leay is greatly regretted by a large circle of
friends. The Canadian actors best work
done Cassius, in Julius Cesar" and Ounce
A T)raa hlt he de
his mark in almost every recent production at
Her MaJesty's Theatre. and his Iago. seen at
the charity performance, was rich in promise.
Scores Of American engineers have continued
TO receive attentions and courtesies here while
attending the various international assemblies.
They made an excursksp tptStratford and War
wick yesterday. and have been guests at many
banquets.
Another international affair will be the Chris
tain Endeavor Convention, which viii be opened
at the end of next week. in Alexandra Park
after a prayer meeting in Wesley's chapel, in
City Road. There will be an enormous en-
campment the slopes of MusweII HILL and
the weeks proceedings will be conducted on the
American plan. Dr.. Clifford. Mr. Hugh Price
Hughes. DR.. Lorimer. the Rev. c. NJ. Sheldon
and Lady Henry SorpeCset are leaders in this
unique religious gathering
training at Brighton for the Olympic games
in Paris. There teams from Princeton,
Pennsylvania, Chicago. Georgetown and SYRIA
cuse, and representative athletes from Harvard
Williams Brown and Boston. Competent Eng
lish critics who have watched the American
athletes under training Brighton have ex-
pressed amazement over their cIeverness and
agility. The most sensational contest in Paris
IS expected 10 be the 100 metres run. in which
Tewkesbury and Duffy, the American flyers will
India. Captain Kraenzlein's supremacy in the
hurdle contests is also considered a foregone
conclusion. Englishmen expected to win
some OF the long distance running races, and
Americans the sprints and field contests.
These American athletes gave a fine exhibition
IN to-day's contests and astonished large con-
course with their excellent work and handsome
scores. They were all in the pink of condition,
and their victories heartily appIauded by
the English spectators. Much good feeling was
rived in London in time to witness the contests
and heartily enjoyed the triumph Of the Ameri-
athletes.
Mrs. Craigies Robert Orange which is pub
Ished by Fisher Unwin to-day, is favorably re-
viewed. but is not considered equal in all re-
spects to The School for Saints" The literary
method is brilliant and in her best style