New-York tribune., 1901-09-08
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
LONDON.
THE METHODIST ECUMENICAL con-
FERENCE.
WORK OF THE ENGINEERING CONGRESS
AT oLAscow-TTHE THEATRES OPEN
ING-NEw MUSIC.
,copyrirht: 1901 By The New-York Tribune)

ING-NEW MUSIC.
Copyright; 1901; Ply The York Tribune)
InY CABLE TO THE TmBuNE.l
London. Sept. THE Trades Union Congress-
which has been taking cautious measures for
the defence OF organized labor against the de-
cisions Of the Law Lords. suspended its routine
business this morning and passed in silence a
formal resolution Of sympathy for the American
people after President Bowerman, in carefully
chosen phrases, had condemned the anarchist
outrage.
The Methodists meeting in City Road Chapel
from a worldwide circuit were more fervent In
their demonstration Of heartfelt sorrow over
the Presidents afliction. The American bish-
OBS and Iaymen during the week have made no
secret Of their pride in being able 10 claim
President Mckinley one Of their stanchest
and most consistent members. When the con-
ference met this morning there was profound
sense Of grief over the appalling crime 10 which
the most distinguished American Methodist had
fallen a victim. There were affecting and i'm
pressive prayers for his recovery in course Of
the opening devotional service, and the con-
ference found IL difficult to settle down to the
work arranged for II, and contented itself with
a single session. 1t was Bible session. win
Bishop Arnett in the chair Dr. Tigert read a
scholarly paper Biblical Criticism and Chris
tian Faith" and there were addresses on recent
Testament appeal TO conscience. The iveliest
hour of each session is the closing one, when
a series Of five minute speeches is made. Econ
ouav is so carefully studied that nearly every
speaker contrives TO compress into five minutes
a sermonette. argument good story ana hoTneiE
appeal to common sense. The speaking is re-
rnarkably fluent natural and earnest and there
is intense enjoyment of both controversy and
humor There have been two set battles on the
Af-f,, hut s1,a Pa
seal Wesleyans have drawn little sympathy from
the American Methodists in their attacks upon
she government Bishop Hartzell, who knows
South Africa thoroughly is a strong advocate
OF the British side Of the conflict and personal
friend Of Mr.. Cecil Rhoades. The negro dele
gates from America, who take prominent part
in the conference also favor British supremacy
as essential to the welfare Of the black race In
South Africa.
The International Engineering Congress at
Glasgow has been one Of the largest gatherings
of the kind ever held in the United Kingdom
= Great stress has been laid upon the backward
N ness Of England in electrical engineering and
III her abiect dependence upon America for plant
and expert skill Many important subjects have
been discussed by the engineers from all ma
tions Among these are project for a tunnel
between Scotland and ireland. and measures for
converting manufacturing centres into smoke
less towns. The English railway system has
also been exposed TO much criticism, but the
suggestions offered have been counsels Of de-
spair. such as the wholesale reduction OF traffic
rates when the companies lack skill. and
organization for managing what they now have.
The British Association will hold fits annual
scientific session at Glasgow next week The
directors OF the Glasgow Exposition are rejoicing
over the financial results of their excellent man.
agement This costly worlds fair. while con-
Quoted exclusively by the municipality. has al
ready paid expenses. and promises to yield a
large surplus for future undertakings. This has
been done without any compromise OF sturdy
Scotch principles. for the exhibition has been
closed every Sunday.
The progress Of electric railways in London
is slow, and scores OF new projects are blocked
by lack Of legislation. The extension Of the
South London pioneer line from King William
St 10 Moorgate and Angel Islington is nearly
completed II will connect the northern and
southern suburbs Of the metropolis. The Water
loo and Baker-st. line is making headway. The
conversion Of what is commonly known the
District and Metropolitan Sewer into cleo
tric circuit is deferred indefinitely. Mr.. Bell.
who controls the Metropolitan will have nothing
but the Ganz system of traction, and Mr.. Yerkes
will not agree 10 it. The Board of Trade will
ment OF the matter, and as Il is never in haste
travellers are doomed 10 the horrors OF under
ground passage and stockholders 20 a loss OF
dividends, since traffic is steadily declining.
The Royalty Theatre has brought Mrs. Camp
bell again before the public in part which Mr.
Pinero taught her 10 act. and there is no better
coach for the stage. II IS The Second Mrs
Tanquersy' in which the unique charm OF her
personality is displayed. She acts with subtle
her best IN this play. MI Stuart OgilVie's play
John Durnford." at the Court Theatre is not
well put together, and contains much stale ma
terial. Mr.. George Edwardes has reopened the
Apollo Theatre with a musical comedy
called "Kittie Grey" Miss Marie Ternpests
Becky Sharp Is drawing crowded houses and
IS settling down for q long run. The Goodwins
are also having well deserved success at the
Comedy Theatre in Mr.. Esmond's when We
Were Twenty-one" There Will be four new
plays next week. Sherlock Holmes" heading
the list at the Lyceum Theatre.
Rehearsals for the Gloucester Musical Festival
have been completed. The programme OF music
in London includes new orchestral poem bv
DR. Cowen. entitled "a Phantasy OF Life and
Love-" with brilliant passages for the strings
in the scherzo and wind melody for the horns
Another novelty is symphonic prelude "a