New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-06-28
A DR0WSY PARLIAMENT
SUMNER DULNEss PREVAILS WITH
LORDS AND COMMONS.
THE HON. ELLA scARLETT GOES To WORE
IN THE BoER CAMPs-soCIAL, Ac-
TIVITY IN LONDON

Copyright; 1901 BY The New-York Tribune,
IBT CABLE TO THE TRIBUxEl
London, June 2s, / a. m.-The House ot CO..,
mons drowsily resumed discussion of financial
measures yesterday and the Lords took nm ,,,o
controversy over the Gibraltar works rba ~
ceedngs were not exhiarating in either bo,,so
Even Gibson Bowless grievances and carnip,
criticism failed to interest anybody Official in
formation supplied by the Admiralty has served
TO justify the tentative work proposed for CHI
ratar Wheh IL is not convenient time for lay
ing out more costly system Of docks and de-
fences. Seldom have British politics been
equally stagnant The ministers know that
the country is behind them and that the
Opposition is hopelessly divided bv faction ,rer-
fare. and they smile cOmplacently over the re-
suit OF every bye-election and laugh baart;rv
over Lord Salisbury's cynical pleasantries The
Liberal party to-day is rent with factions as
the Nationalist party a few years ago
The Nationalist have settled their auarreIs
while their former allies can only agree to dis
agree.
The Hon. Ella Campbell Scarlet NJ D.. has
sailed for South Africa to take I'D medical work
among the refugees in the Orange River Colony
She has recently finished a years service as
court physician in Corea. and is the first woman
appointed by the Colonial Office for medical
work among the Boer laagers She is the
daughter of the late General Lord Abinger, and
despite her noble birth has interested herself
in medical science. preparing herself as stu
dent and hospital nurse for a professional ca
reer and passing examinations for medical de-
gree. Her appointment is one among many
proofs that the government here is not con-
Quoting operations in South Africa in an in
humane manner She will work among the
Boer women and children in the encampments
Of the refugees, and viii offer them the benefit
OF experience gained in the best hospitals and
medical schools Of Europe
Observation-Disclosures Woodruff VIII leave Lon
don to-day, after a short but delightful ex-
perience in England. He is too discreet
politician 10 discuss what will happen If SEN
ator Platt retires from the Senate, but apparent
ly is not seriously impressed with the urgent
necessity of providing a successor for the Sc
nior Senator.
While London is not gay. II is fully employed
with social and philanthropic activities and the
West End is in whirl of engagements Mr..
Balfour was receiving yesterday a deputation
on the education question; the Marquis Of Ripon
was presiding at the inaugural meeting OF the
new African Society for Scientific Research;
the Duke Of Cambridge opening bazaar
in aid Of the Soldiers and Sailors Family Asso-
citation at EarTs Court and Lord Cadogan. the
Duchess of Sutherland and Lady Kelvin
ornamental fgureheads for enterprises in which
they were interested. A most interesting meet
ing was held at the Mansion House. for pro-
noting the interests OF the Royal Normal Col
lege and Academy of Music for the Blind. Nine.
Bernhardt attended reception in Alfred Easts
studio. where many artists had gathered 10
meet her. II was one of a long series OF en-
gagements for the afternoon. There was also
q large and fashionable assemblage at ]. J.
Shannon's house. in Holland Park Road, where
a concert was conducted by Ernest Baraldi.
The best feature Of this entertainment the
singing Of Lloyd Rand, American tenor, born
in New-York. He sang two selections. wagner's
"Frulingsliede," from Die Walk1re," and Won
FieIstzh's "Bluthen Ueberall" in a pure tenor
voice Of remarkable hexibility.
Exactly sixty-three years ago Queen Victoria
was crowned in Westminster Abbey, and It can
hardly be a mere coincidence that the first Of
fetal statement with respect TO King Edwards
coronation should be made now. The announce
ment is an interesting one. and the manner in
which the intimation is conveyed to the world
IS curiously characteristic Of British regard for
forms ard precedents. The quaint proceedings
in Westminster Hall. including the banquet and
feudal services attendant thereon, and the walk
ing procession Of all the estates Of the realm, are
be GisDenSed with, while the solemn rites IN
Westminster Abbey, are, Of course, TO be re-
tanned The coronation Of Queen Victoria on
June oS 1888. was carried out on similar lines
Il a expected that the fixing Of the date Of the
ceremony win in itself give a certain impulse to
trade and commerce. The court will be out Of
mourning next June and the war Will probably
be q thing Of the past, so that the London sea-
son of 1902 should be sufficiently animated 10
atone for the prevailing depression.
The decision Of the government TO abandon
the Education BILL the only constructive meas
ure Of the present session, does not occasion any
surprise.
Great interest is being taken here in the motor
car race from Paris 10 Berlin.
Andrew Carnegie has intimated his intention
10 present a free library to the town Of Hamil-
ton, in Scotland
The American players Davis and Ward were
sgain successful at the lawn tennis tournament
yesterday. They have now qualified for the
seni-fnals in the doubles championship.
l. n. F.
THE COAL TAX ADOPTED.
London. June 2s-After a prolonged debate
and considerable disorder the House of Com
mons In committee at o'clock this morning
adopted the coal tax by majority OF 80
An unseemly scene occurred when the irish
members accused the chairman OF the commit
tee az nartisa nship in emitting to secure a