The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-18
DoINGs OF YANKEES ABROAD
KING EDWARDS DECLINATION OF
AN AMERICANS PRESENT.
Deadlock in Installation of Electric
systems Due to Rivalry of
Yerkes and Westinghouse.

suumoned the Commons at about 4 O'Clock
10 the House OF Lords TO hear the King
speech. The royal commissioners on TINS
occasion were the lord chancellor Earl
HaIsbury, the Duke OF Marlborough, Lord
Ashbourne, the Earl of kentore and Earl
waldegrave. They were all attired in their
peers robes. on the arrival of mmo
the speech was read. 1t says:
MY Lords and G-entlemen-It Is salts
factory to be able TO close the first Parha-
ment Of my reign with the assurance that
the cordiahty Of the relations of Great
Britain with the other powers are most
undiminished."
A reference to china is merely congratu-
latory on the attainment of an agreement
In regard to the indemnity. security for its
payment. and the punishment of the most
guilty offenders. In regard TO South Africa,
the speech says:
eth progress of my forces in the con-
quest of the two republics by which my
South African colonies have been invaded,
has been steady and continuous. But, ow-
ing 10 the difficulty and extent Of the coun-
try 10 be travereed, the length of the mill
tary operations has been protracted."
The speech refers to the signal success
of the Duke of Cornwall and York's visit
10 the colonies as Additional proof of the
patriotism, loyalty and devotion Of the
people Of my dominions over the sea-"
The rest OF the speech merely records the
Kings satisfaction with the liberal provi-
sions made for the naval and military
services, the arrangements made for the
maintenance OF the honor and dignity OF
the crown, especially those which affect
the state and comfort of my royal con-
sort. and the authorization 10 change the
roval title" 1T concludes: Il earnestly
ommen you TO the merciful protection
and guidance Of Almighty God"
Returning TO the House OF Commons,
the members filed past the speaker, shak-
ing hands with him, and the first Parlia-
ment OF King Edward VII was ended.
The proroguing Of Parliament Is the oc-
casion of much doleful The Pail
Mall Gazette refers TO the results accom-
plished with annotating on 1.-The decay OF
parliamentary government" and 1.-The
breakdown OF the constitutional system.
However this may be. finance was the
only big thing dealt with during the ses.
sion. Even the Times and Standard point
out the decline OF the authority OF the
ministers of the House of Commons. The
closure has been used more frequently
than ever before. Mr.. BalfOur, the gov
ernms1t leader, has delighted the cynics
by his cool unconcern in walking into the
llOuCC - 90 tA1
breaking off debate by the closure.
The Statist says that the government has
bungled in war and in finance. 1t defines
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor of the
exchequer. as a politician absolutely ig-
norant of finance, and who knows as little
about the money market as any other coun-
try gentleman" The paper contrasts the
effects of the enormous sums borrowed by
the United States in the civil war and by
France in 1870 with the fall in cOnsols re-
sulting from the methods of Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach. and attributes 1t TO the gov
f faR%en Seiie ana abroad that Ii Say the sh Teso Is C. mi Of
the country have been immensely exag-
gerated and that Great Britain is not so
rich as imputed, and claims that the belief
IN the almost inexhaustible resources of
Great Britain has been, heretofore, one Of
the great guarantees OF peace.
During the session just ended the gov
ernment has done little except replenish
the war chest. while the demoralized Lib
blowing the sands. The Irish members
have been kept we'll I'm hand by Mr.. Red
mond. and have strengthened the hOme-rule
cause by perseverance in tactics of their
own. The breach of privilege committed
by the Tory Globe enabled the Nationalists
20 indicate their dignity after the English
members had shown themselves less sensi-
tive TO partisan attack George Eliot Arm
strong. recalled in hot haste from a holiday
vacation. Joined the publisher, Mr.. Madge,
in expressing regret for having affronted
the Irish members and shared with him
the burden of the speakers reprimand.
The Nationalists affected seriousness over
the gravity CT the ofense. but were highly
amused by the episode. Mr.. Armstrong is
a son OF Sir George Armstrong. sole owner
OF the Globe. and resigned from the navy
in order to edit the journal. The article
which excited the resentment of the Ma
tionalists is alleged TO have been written
by Lord MountmorreS, whose father was
murdered in Ireland. Mr.. Balfour drove
the Commons furiously this week. and
speaker, members and officials are sorely
jaded. The Liberal Imperialists, brack-
eted or otherwise. promise 10 take the field
rs soon as they have regained their breath.
Mr.. Asquith and Sir Henry Fowler will
carry on an educational campaign in the
provinces without waiting for n signal
from Lord Rosebery in Lonely Harrow.
XXX
King Edwards delay in going to Fried
erichshof is explained by a society author
lty as being due 10 the necessity for getting
new German uniforms in London. as the
Emperor is a great stickler on this point of
etiquette. King Edward is now at HON.
burg. His habits are as unconventional as
when he was Prince Of Wales. He walks
TO the Elizabeth spring and drinks a meas
urs of water AT Homburg last year"
says T. Z. O'ConnOr's NJ. a. =. NIainlv
About People,. 'the Prince of Wales fire.
quentIy accompanied an American mining
man on the latter's motor car. The host
asked the prince 10 accent n similar car
which he did. The King was consulted a
few weeks ago as 10 whether the splendid
car, just completed. should be sent. His
reply was that his accession had entirely
altered matters As King he could not re-
reive such a gift. The mining magnafe
was reminded that he accepted the motor
as Prince of Wales There are various
versions" Mr.. O'Connor adds. lin regard
TO the sequel OF the Americans persist
fnce."
AS usual hundreds Of Americans are made
to stay IN England six or eight weeks
longer than they intended. because they
cannot get berths on homeward-bound
steamers. They fill up the hotels and an
places of interest. and. as the editorials
aver, make Londoners appreciate the great
sights OF the capital by their genial man.
ner and criticism So many Americans
visit and reside in London that an Amer
ican directory is being prepared which will
include upwards Of 100O names. Million
aires ngure on the Scottish shooting leases
10 an unusual extent. one OF the most at
tractive places In Scotland for tourists is
the st. Andrews golf links. The club has
allowed visitors who are members OF the
.6ritish-American clubs 20 play on the links.
W. j. Travis. the American amateur
champion golf player. sailed for home
"Wednesday. leaving the impression. IA. II.
linton says. that he Is a better player than
the English golfers had been inclined to
think. In style Hilton said. 1.-THE Amer
Ian champion IS essentially what might he
termed a made golfer. which cannot be
cs.lled ornate. IL is business-like and deter
Andrew Carnegie who with his wife Il