New-York tribune., 1901-05-24
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.
MR.. YERKES NOT HIDING HIS LIGHT
UNDER A BUSHEL.
GERMAN AND BRITISH SCHEMES TO MEET
AMERICAN COMPETITION-ART
AND SOCIAL. NOTES

GERMAN AND BRITISH SCHEMES TO MEET
AMERICAN CoMPETITIoN-ART
AND SOCIAL NOTES.
Copyright: 1901: BY The New-Yorl rribune1
TBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNEl
London. May "a. / a. m-Mr Yerkes and Mr.
Perks were in consultation yesterday and there
was a fresh crop of rumors about the relations
Of the American syndicate to the District and
Metropolitan railways and electric traction GEN
orally. Mr.. Herkes has not learned the English
preference for reticence until results have been
obtained. He takes the London press into his
confidence as soon as he arrives, and tells every
body what he expects to do when ARRANGEMENTS
are made for introducing the multiple unit sys-
TEN the old underground roads. and for OBJ
tanning legislation for increasing the diameter
Of the Hampstead tube and for extending the
system. Time will be required for all these re-
suits, and the American syndicate meanwhile
has all the free advertising it wants
MANY things going on in Germany and
England which make less noise than the alleged
Amercanization of the London underground
traction. but are more important American
combinations Of railway, steel and shipping in
terests have produced a profound impression
and promoted thought among English and Ger
man capitalists Germany as the more initiative
country is likely TO be first to meet combination
by combination; England as the more conserva-
tive country. will move more slowly. but in the
same direction. The American challenge is not
passing unheeded in either country but the men
working out the problem not shouting
the street corners.
Cordial references TO the approaching visit Of
members of the Neyv-York Chamber of Com
rnerce were made and heartily applauded al yes
terday's meeting of the London Chamber of
Commerce. and Lord Brassey was elected chair
man Of that influential body Arrangements for
entertaining the American visitors a large
scale are virtually completed and Lord Brassey
is taking marked interest in the movement AL
most envious references We're heard from the
retiring chairman to the success of the building
fund OF the New-York Chamber when the Lon
don Chamber could not find proper site for its
new house. The Congress of Chambers of Com
merce Of the Empire was described the most
important work Of London merchants last year.
dull financial debate was droned out in
Westminster a prelude 10 the Whitsuntide
holiday. This holiday will be { ned briskly to-
day with the reception of Sir Alfred Miner at
Marlborough House. and the trooping Of the
colors Of the Horse Guards on the parade. Sir
Alfred Miners reception viii be companion
piece TO Queen Victoria's last state function,
which the welcome offered TO Lord Roberts
on his return from South Africa That cere-
Jamyn Brooks at the Graves Galleries.
There was press view yesterday at the same
galleries Of the remarkable series Of nnety-eight
sketches made by Robert 7. pritchett OF court
functions and incidents during the last thirty
years Of the Victorian reign. These are shown
by royal command for the first the, and illus
trate both jubees, the Queens visits to ireland.
Sheffield, Liverpool and other places; the open
ing of colonial and other exhibitions. Aldershot
and naval reviews, receptions 10 the German
Emperor, the Shah and other monarchs, and
many scenes, grave and gay, associated with the
memory OF Victoria.
John ". Gates says his visit here is simply
one of recreation and has connection with
business. He is very enthusiastic with regard
TO the Steel Trust. He regards the preferred
shares as one of the best investments that can
be made They are shares. he says, which will
be put away in boxes. AS securities they are
on a perfectly sound basis. and the right men
have control of the corporation.
The annual dinner in celebration Of Dominion
Day will take place July ! at the Hotel
Cecil. Lord Strathcona viii preside, and he will
be supported by prominent Canadians resident
in and visiting London. Mr. Chamberlain will
be among the guests.
i
suddenly recalled from Garswood Hall, Lanca-
shire, where he has been staying the guest
OF Lord Gerard, by a telegram from the War
Office.
''Siegfried" was sung before full house at
Covent Garden last night. with Frankel Claus,
otzka, Sobrino. Knote and Bisph&m in the cast.
Echegaray's play Mariana was enacted be-
fore brilliant audience at the Royalty Theatre.
and was followed with keen interest TO the fall
Of the curtain. Mrs. Patrick Campbell played
the title role with spirit. and impaired TO 1t the
unique interest of her own personality. She
was well supported by Gerald du Maurier. g. S.
Titheradge, Miss Beryl Faber and other MEM
bers Of her company. and enjoyed the sympathy
and appreciation OF friendly audience
l. n. F.
TRANSVAAL'S FIRST PRESIDENT DEAD
johannesburg, May 23.-Marthinus Vessels
Pretorius the first President Of the Dutch Afri-
can Republic the title of which was changed In
1853 10 that of the South African Republic, died
May 10 at Potchefstroom, TransVaal colony,
after two days illness.
NJ w Pretorius was born OF Andres Pretorlus'
who trekked with the Beers from Natal 10 the
Transvaal in ls49 After being chosen Commandant-
General he became President in 1857, was reelected
in 1864 and again in 1863. He resigned in 1871 ana
was succeeded by Thomas F. Burgers. Dssen-
sOns among the Beers caused Pretorius TO cross
the Vaal 10 the new Orange Free State, where
he was elected President. but Paul Krlger, after
putting down Roer revolt. headed by Schoenmann
recalled PretoriEs TO the Tr ansVaal'