New-York tribune., 1901-05-30
OLD AGE PENSIONS.
AR. CHAMBERLAIN REOPENS THE SUB
JECTS DISCUSSION

RI-MoRs ABOUT THE CABINET-sETTLE-
MENT ON THE sTREET-NEw BOOKS.
Copyright: 1901: BY The New-York Tribune)
IBY CABLE TO THE rR1BUNEl
London. May 80 / A. m--Joseph Chamberlain
being haunted by the ghost of his former Radi-
cal self, does not finch from an encounter.
Everybody had forgotten the old age pension
issue which he brought into the political can
vass after the overthrow of the Rosebery Min
istry six years ago. but he suddenly returned
10 the subject at Birmingham yesterday at the
annual Odd Fellows meeting. and discussed it
with air of sincerity. though il some
thing which interested him deeply. He
urged that it should not be taken up as a mere
bribe 10 electors. nor principle of universal
application, but a practical policy for the
promotion Of thrift with the help OF the great
friendly societies.
He had little that novel TO say this
question since he reverted to his proposals
for assisting workers TO make greater provision
for old age but he neglected to explain how
the State was TO intervene. and to what extent
contributions might safely be guaranteed from
the Treasury Mr. Chamberlain's speech was
not important as a practical exposition Of any
principles Of State socialism. but was interest
ing as a fresh proof that the strongest and
most ambitious member of the ministry still
considers old age pensions TO be = good work
ing asset for the Tory democracy.
As these are dull days. the prolonged visit of
Lord Salisbury and Lord Miner at Windsor has
started rumors about impending changes in
the Cabinets policy IN South Africa When
England has 100000 soldiers in South Africa
the King naturally wants to know what Is 60
ing on there. and Lord Milner can explain the
situation more clearly than anybody else.
The Stock Exchange settlement was effected
yesterday more easily than was considered pos
sible when the American market was upset by
the Northern Pacific corner. 1t cleared the air
and its invigorating effect was felt by every
class Of securities.
Kubelik gave another Of his viol@; recitals
yesterday at St Jamess Hall before a large
audience fervid in enthusiasm even on a hot
afternoon. Every selection was followed by
demand for more. The hall rang with acclama-
tions at the close Of the concert. Kubelik has
become prime favorite among music lovers.
who admire the delicacy and refinement of his
playing and the purity of his tone.
Andrew Carnegie has an article in f'The Nine
teenth Century" on the industrial outlook in
Great Britain The article is written with dis
elimination and good sense, and IS favorahly
commented up What is gone from England,
SAYS Mr. Carnegie is its monopoly. There has
been no retrogression. Altogether. the article is
a neat rebuke TO many British pessimists who
have written on the same subject
Publishers complain of the dulness in the
book trade. A complete edition of Conan
Dovles works will be issued in twelve
volumes. and Anthony Hopes writings will also
be collected in the same way. Conan Doyle's
new Sherlock Holmes love story will be pub
Nshed in serial form by THE Strand Magazine"
and will have the Appletons' imprint in America
Heinernann's French romance series. designed
10 illustrate by the best examples the entire
range of national fiction, is now well in hand.
II VIII be illustrated by the best French artists
and will contain introductions from Henry
James Henry Harland and other writers
Twelve volumes are now ready for the printer
and eight more are in preparation
Maurice Hewlett has suddenly changed his
rlans has postponed his journey TO Italy. and
has taken a house in Scotland, presumably for
working on his new novel dealing with Scotch
historical subject. He has received an invita-
ton TO deliver a course of lectures before Amer
ican universities and will probably go to the
United States neEt winter.
Frank T Rullen is also going to America, 10
Investigate the history of the New-Bedford
whale fisheries His new story. Apostles OF the
East End - will be published serially by 1.-The
British weekly II resembles Richard White
ing's Number Five John Street" and deals
with the same class Of people, but is a love
story with religious interest. l. ~ r.