New-York tribune., 1901-04-12
rP MORGAN IN LONDON.
-rprsT EXCITED BY ARRIVAL OF
AMERICAN BANKER
,-r-sEs TO GIVE INFORMATION OF HIS
PIANS-A NEW PLAY.

o-,-trht: 1901: BY The New-York Tribune1
lBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
,o,sor. April 10, a. nj. Pierpont Morgan
.ar,a I'D 70 London yesterday from Liverpool
large company of the Teutonic's passen-
&c Reporters importuned him in vain, both
tbe landing stage and at Euston Station. for
~o,,elatjon Of secrets of the colossal trusts di-
80 ~, him. He kept his own counsel and
~oo+ad surprise over the interest excited by
O. o-ri,,al He is a regular visitor every season
7ondon and Paris. and he has two residences
.s-A which are always ready for his oecupa-
.ior and are adorned with precious works Of
- His son also has two houses in the West
- end has become a most influential men,
ter of London society.
II is stated that on his voyage across the At
,o,4ic the great fnarcier was instrumental in
ascornhting two card sharpers, who were reap
ing q rich harvest among the passengers.
Mr.. Morgan visited the banking office in
ora Broad-st in the afternoon. entering as
or,etlv as though he had travellers letter OF
a.odt instead Of the responsibility Of financing
-ied industries in the New World. There was
large mail for him TO look over in the small.
s,,pv council room. where George Peabody used
,o reflect on the stewardship OF millions. and
ubere Walter Burns worked out the salvation
# the financial world after the Argentine col
lapse
Mr.. Morgan had no information TO impart TO
CORRESPONDENTS respecting his private business
or his vacation plans. He looked well and mad
found enjoyment in the stormy voyage. AL
rrnted ordinations Of Mr.. Morgan's visit may
he accented with reserve. He is reported 10 De
n,editating descent upon various European
,apitals for the purpose of placing the stock OF
tho United States Steel Corporation and TO be ar
.,g4ng q series of gigantic industrial combina-
tons.
The recovery Of the Gainsborough portrait and
.be robbery Of gold bricks from the Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse having been worn threadbare
rs sensations by the halfpenny press. j. PIER
mont Morgan. bearing Atlaslike burdens OF the
industrial world and ambitious plutocracy, ap-
meals to the imagination Of presses OF all colors
of opinion He is so retcent and so inEulnera-
HE TO newspaper approach that the fresh theme
of American trust makers, eager TO pool all
creation. will speedily be dropped.
Jsnan's attitude with regard 10 the Chinese
situation is now more clearly defined. When
the Chinese court returns TO Peking another
protest will It is said, be sent TO Russia against
The occupation of Manchura- The Russian min
ster in Peking is reported to have been instruct
sd 10 adopt a policy of terrorzatiOn toward
China, in the hope Of compelling the imperial
court TO agree TO a Manchurian treaty.
Meanwhile, from Shanghai comes the rumor
that the Emperor has decided TO leave Si-Ngan-
Fu for Peking May 4.
An important army order has been issued to
the effect that any British soldier raising
white flag in the presence Of an enemy will be
ried by court martial This is candid admis
sion that some of the incidents in which parties
Of British troops have been made prisoners by
the Beers have not been creditable TO the cap
tives. This order assimilates the procedure in
the army with that in the navy.
A fresh series of dispatches and editorial re-
fections upon a revival of negotiations between
Lord Kitchener and General Botha lacks the
favor Of novelty. There is too much method
in General De Vets madness to convince mill
tary men that he has become demented or ir-
responsible.
Monsgnor c. H Doane is spending a few
days in London before starting for Rome He
enjoys the distinction Of being honorary
member Of the Atheneum Club, and looks out
from Thackeray's Corner upon the hurIy- -burly
Of Pail Mall He viii return to London toward
the end of May. and Will probably remain there
during June.
Mr. Eustis has arrived from America to take
The thrush Of American visitors has begun un-
usually early.
H. v Esmond, who has displayed exceptional
HDnlty as an actor. is determined TO achieve
success as a playwright. The Wilderness"
produced last night the st. James Theatre,
ooes not lack either dramatic quality or artistic
motive. Il is q thoughtful work, illustrating
the effects Of city and rural life upon tenn
perament, and has clear story and several
ceAent studies OF character. Miss Fay Davis,
WHO has become a familiar figure at this the
ARE was missed from the stage, but her
ufefnent is not permanent. Eva Moore took her
pace as the heroine OF the drama, and Julie
opp and five other actresses supported her.
lhefe was good acting by pair of children lent
iiom Ben Greets company. George Alexander
enacted the chief part of Sir Harry Milanor
win power and fexibility. and played with fine
discrimination II. H. Vincents impersonation
VI the baronet's uncle was also noticeable. The
pay was followed with eager interest by a
Oiiiliant and critical audience. /. n. F.