Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-10
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ian government had daily been growing
more nervous as the date Of the queens
visit approached, and finally notified
her maJesty's government that II would
not care to accept the responsibility
OF the soverelgn's safety, owing to the
strong recrudescence OF the anarchlstic
movement throughout Europe.
Reports from other powers confirmed
the Italian impressions. This appar-
entity was the chief factor IN the queens
sudden change OF plans, though doubt
less many OF her ministers always
thought II would be better policy for
her to remain at home while the ma
tiOn was IN the throes Of war In any
case, the result, with the accompany
ing celebrations and the announcement
OF the queens coming trip TO Ireland,
has had the most beneficial effect on the
! United Kingdom. Gaiety reigns, though
| perhaps 1t is tinctured with some UNI
| dercufrent Of the nervousness that
| Thackeray described In the ball before
| Waterloo.
Trade has revived and shopkeepers
| especially those OF the metropolis look
forward TO big business.
It has long been a standing griev-
ance that the queen so seldom visited
London, but her present stay Is fully
atonlng for her past neglect
HUBBUB IN IRELAND.
As for society in Ireland It is in a state
| OF hubbub and excitement as has not
been seen for many a year. Regard
less Of politics the queens visit TO Dub
! lin viii doubtless be made the occasion
| for unprecedented festivities, though
| throughout Great Britain there will be
some tension until the queen has re-
crossed the Channel In safety. The
| drawing rooms promise TO be specially
interesting. Among the debutantes will
be a daughter Of Mrs. Arthur Paget.
| and the daughter OF another woman
equally well known TO the American
public, Mrs. Langtry. Mrs. CORVALLIS
West will be Miss Jeanne Langtrys
social godmother Other debutantes are
Lady Victoria Sybil Grey. daughter Of
Earl Grey and niece Of the earl Of
Mimic governor general Of Canada. the
marquis OF Cholmondeley's daughter.
Lady Lettice Joan, and Lady Margaret
Sackvllle daughter OF Countess De La
War;: while among the brides are the
Hon Mrs. Charles Coventry, who re-
Gently changed her American name,
Whitehouse. to that ancient English
patronymic. and the beautiful and rich
countess OF Cromarde. who recently
married Major Blunt.
ARISToCRATIC OFFICER.
Major Childe, who was killed after
leading IL squadron OF the South Art
can light horse In a victorious assault
and whose own epitaph was: rs II
Well With Childe? II is Well" has
been succeeded in the command by Sir
Bryan Leighton, who served with the
American troops against Spain, and
wrote book about H. This adyen-
turous young baronet, who Is a cousin
Of the late Major Childe and who was
standing behind the latter when Childe
was killed. went out to South Africa
as correspondent OF an illustrated pa
per and obtained a commission In the
South African light horse. He has now
been made a major command
ing squadron. While he fights
the Beers the youthful Lady
Leighton occupies the unique
position In England as master
Of the fox hounds.
Some confusion Is being caused in
society by the fact that there are no
less than four Ladies Queensberry now
living, the relgnlng marchioness being
formerly known as Lady Douglas OF
Hawick II Is now said that the late
marquis shortly before HIS death was
visited by the wife who divorced him In
1887, pathetic reconciliation taking
place. not only between husband and
wife. but with the sons, who had also
been estranged. Young Lord Alfred
Douglas can frequently be seen dining
in more or less fashionable company
at well known restaurants.
CRlT1CIsING LORD ROBERTS.
There is a good deal OF ohagrin dis,
played over what is termed Lord Rob,
erts's too generous treatment Of Gen.
CronJe and the tendency in some sec
lions Of the press 10 Historically over
rate Cronjes bravery. Many references
are now made 10 Cronje's alleged dis
honesty in the former war, In accept.
ing the surrender OF the British garri-
son Of Potschefstrom when a general
armlstlce had been proclaimed.
Vanity Fair says. There Is a vein
OF sentimentality in the Anglo-Saxon
nature which sometimes trans2resses
reasonable limits. just at present il is
engaged in eleyatlng Cronje 10 the level
of a hero"
The government Is contemplating
sending the Boer leader 10 the island
OF ST. Helena, but no definite decision
has been reached. on this subject the
Morning Post publishes a letter saying:
an view OF the fact that the very
name Of st. Helena causes a passionate
ebullltion In France. II would be foolish
for England to arouse this feeling by
selecting Napoleon's place OF Danish
ment for CronJe."
Mrs. Stephen Crane, wife OF the
American author, who is now residing
in England. Is getting up bazaar In aid
OF the families Of the British soldiers
al the war.
According 10 the newly appointed sur
veyor Of Westminster Abbey that an
Client edihce Is fast crumbllng TO pieces
owing TO the action Of the fumes OF
manufactures on the opposite side OF
the river on the weather worn stones.
This contention Is Illustrated by photo
graphs OF white patches on the interior
and on the exterior parts OF the abbey
indicating crumbline.
SOCIETY RoMANcEs.
A curious romance comes from Ches-
ter. where there was recently admitted
to the workhouse a Captain Salisbury,
son OF the late member OF parliament
for Chester. Though only A years old he
has had a remarkable career as SOL
der, war correspondent and author,
finally falling upon very hard days. II
seemed as II this distinguished pauper
was doomed 10 spend the rest OF his life
In the poor house when there suddenly
appeared on the scene an apparently
rich woman. described as Miss Emily
Cunnlnghame, Of Ireland. The sequel
occurred Thursday last. when Captain
Salisbury was married 70 his visitor.
They departed for Chester In great style
and amidst no end Of sensation.
The often postponed marriage Of the
Crown Princess Stephanle 81 Austria 10
Count Lonyay seems to be on the eve Of