The Washington times., 1901-12-01

that $50 bricks per day shall be the maxi
mum. The power Of the unions is SO
great that any man who does more than
this is fined or put OF the job. their policy
being TO limit and cons family lower the
amount of work done so that more men
shall be employed.
One of the leading architects of London
declares that buildings cost 25 per cent
more now than they did twenty-five years
ago simply on account of the labor policy.
While this is 4 little matter that the
United States. Germany and other COM
peting commercial nations will not help
England settle. yet every American who
is Obliged to employ workmen in England
is almost forced to bring over men from
home to get his work done on time.
Although the average wage in the
United States is considerably higher than
that OF England. the cost of production is
universally admitted to be less in Ameri-
ca on account OF improved machinery and
greater output of active workmen.
Lord Curzon's Proxy Coronation.
The climax of modern Oriental magnif-
lcence Is to be attained by Lord Cur
zon, Viceroy of India. and Lady Curzon,
his American wife, at Delhi, in January,
1903 AS only a few of the princes and
maharajahs Of India have been invited to
participate in the coronation of King Ed
ward in London next June, Lord Curzon
will hold a sort o. proxy coronation, called
a proclamation, at Delhi. Active work
has already begun, more than year in
advance 10 make this ceremony the most
magnificent and luxurious that can be
devised All the princes, great and small,
throughout the Indian Empire. have been
invited to attend. The displays of Jew
els, fine raiment and general gorgeous
ness VIII undoubtedly be the grandest wit
messed in modern times. And Lord and
Lady Curzon will be the central figures
of the ceremonies.
Meantime, Queen Alexandra has com
missioned Lady Curzon to have made for
her in India number of dresses covered
with Delhi and Agra embroidery, which
the Queen announces she Will wear at the
coronation.
The announcement that Mr.. J, PierpOnt
Morgan has purchased for SIPS, 900 a Hob
bema picture from the private collection
in Dorchester House, London, belonging
to Captain Holford. is raising more dis
cussion about the American invasion of
England.
Art lovers are beginning TO fear that
many Of the great masterpieces which
have been held in England so long viii
soon find their way to the United States
because OF the almost reckless prices
Americans are willing to pay. The pre-
vious record price for a Hobbema was
about $4,000. Dorchester House is one
OF those enormous London palaces which
! are too big to occupy. Captain Holford, its
owner by inheritance, IS man of wealth
and long personal friend and equerry of
| the King, but this great pile in aristo-
| cratic Park Lane is seldom occupied by
| him
| Americans Art Buycrs.
Americans are row considered the best
buyers of pictures in Europe-best in the
sense that they buy more freely, and
question less the price Their entry into
! the art field has caused a notable increase
Of prices, especially for old masters. and
some astounding prices ere being realized.
The art dealers Of London and Paris
frankly say they are preparing for great
thrush of American art buyers next spring
and are storing up any amount Of sup
posed treasures, both good and bad, for
the visitors.
While many American actors and plays
are constantly appearing in London, very
few are financial successes. Nat Goodwin
has closed his season at the Comedy
Theatre where for several months he has
been vE.lly endeayoring TO win success
with a pretty society play
The Goodwins are evidently tired of
fictle fortune in England. and their beau
,iful country place near London. known
TO so many favored guests as lakewood is
reported ON the market for anyone desir-
ing to purchase a luxurious country house
On the other hand. William Gillette has
caught the public fancy with Sherlock