New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-27

been singled out for commendation or COM
pliments What has been said is that the
President has acted with entire consistency
honest neutral throughout the war;
AND that Englishmen are not under obliga-
tions TO him in any respect There are no IL
lusions in England respecting President McKin-
ley; he is associated with the Protectionist tariff
which bore heavily against English industries
in Bradford, Sheffield Cardiff and elsewhere,
and is idertifed with American policies of the
most uncompromising character He is re-
spected here In consequence of the high charac-
ter Of his Administration but no well informed
Englishman ever speaks with any enthusiasm Of
him. as was the general habit respecting Presi-
dent Cleveland before the Venezuela affair.
Shopkeeping England will never be convinced
that the author OF the Mckinley act is anything
but downright and aggressive American, bent
upon maintaining the economic independence
OF the United States and Indifferent to English
interests
Yesterdays Drawing Room a larger and
more brilliant function than had been antici-
pated although the royal circle was small
Mime. de Stael and the Duchess of Sutherland
among the most conspicuous figures, and
there were many pretty debutantes. The Ma
tionaI Bazaar is breaking all records of war
society. Sir George White opened the third
days proceedings yesterday at the Royal Palace
Hotel, the pipers piping for him when he ap-
peared and during the afternoon Mrs Baden
Powell welcomed with shouts Of applause
The attendance yesterday exceeded twenty-five
thousand. and there a clearance auction
sale during the evening
Americans are beginning come into London
in swarms. Among those arriving this week
are Bishop and Mrs. Doane, who have many
friends here Bishop Doane made most tactful
and eloquent speech when the news Of Mafek-
ings relief was received by the passengers on
the Oceanic. and Lord Warwick was most ap
preciative in responding TO it. Captain John
r. Bartlett has returned TO London to attend
the annual meeting of the combination oil
company which he formed year ago. when
the majority of English mills in the trade sold
their properties to him and enabled him TO
transfer them TO a company in which all
the owners had taken stock. The enter
prise has been remarkably successful and Cap
tain Bartlett has been welcomed by his English
colleagues a great American financier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall in London. with
many pleasant things to say about America,
where their las. tour has been a prosperous
one. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Watson Glider are
here for fortnight, crowded with engagements.
They attended a handsome dinner the
Queens birthday at Mr.. James Bryces. where
Lord Kimberley Mr.. Asquith and other Liberal
leaders were present. and Mr.. Anthony Hope
Hawkins among the guests DR.. Albert
Shaw will be the guest of the Atlantic Union.
the anomalous organization which Sir Walter
Besant and Sir Martin Conway consider essen
tial to the existence Of good feeling between
England and America DR. Talmage has yielded
again 10 the subtle temptation to give an inter-
view on international relations, and has an
nounced his intention Of seeing the Passion
Play at Oberammergau. Mark Twain again
talks OF going back to America in the autumn.
but is likely to change his mind. especially as
his health is not good Commander and Mrs.
Colwen passengers by the st. Paul to-day
for New-York Among their shipmates will be
Mrs. Hopson. who was travelling around the
world on a tourist ticket when she caught
in Kimberley by the Beers and held there under
siege until General FhaSeb ppeared.
Mines. Meba and Calve have been the chief
figures in opera during the week. Nine. Melba's
performance in la Boheme' greatly ad-
nired, and Nine. Calves departure from London
for a season of rest is keenly regretted, for she
is a marked favorite al. Coyent Garden. Signora
Duse continues to dfat large and fashionable
houses at the Lyceun1 Theatre by her marvel
lous performances and natural method. Mr..
Tree is offering the chief novelty of the dramatic
season in the revival of RIP Van Wrinkle" next
week.
Mrs. Steel's novel Voices In the Night" pub
lshed by Heinemann. is the chief book Of the
week, and is favorably reviewed. The Prince Of
Wales went out OF his way to honor literary en-
terprise last night when he dined with Mr.. Sid
ney Lee, Editor OF THE Dictionary Of National
Biography" and a small party at the Carlton
Hotel. Among the guests the Bishop of
London, Mr.. James Bryce. DR.. Richard Garrett
Sf~,a1
in honor Of the completion of the arduous and
costly undertaking in which Mr.. George Smith
has invested immense amount of money.
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