New-York tribune., 1901-04-05
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CABINET TALK IN LoNDoN-THE CIVIL LIST
Personal AND ART NOTES.

CABINET TALK IN LoNDoN-THE CIVIL LIST
Personal AND ART NOTES.
Copyright; 1901: BY The Nev-York Tribune)
IBy CABLE TO THE TRIBUHE.I
London, April :, / A. m.-The echoes of dipIo-
macy and politics hushed in the prepara-
tions for the Easter holiday. The China stua-
ton is not affected by the belated reflections of
Peking correspondents on the significance of the
oeform movement by which the Russian plans
IN Manchuria have been upset at the moment
when the Anglo-Cierman agreement has been
put 10 the test and found imperative to the
northern provinces. The refusal of the Chinese
Government to sign the convention was nom-
inally based on the resistance of the powers 10
the special privileges granted TO Russia. but in
reality Japan the only government offering
any menace Of war, and Russia might have ap-
peased it by concessions in Corea. China
her deliverance from Russian control IN Man
churia TO the sudden access Of spirit and patriot
ism IN the Yangtse viceroys. Whether the ad-
vantage will be temporary or permanent is an
open question.
Count Won waldersee seems to be having a
very unpleasant time OF il, If the latest dis
patches are 10 be credited. The Field Marshal
has il is said. sent a very urgent telegram TO
the German Emperor, imporing him 10 hasten
negotiations for withdrawing the allied troops
from China. on no fewer than seven occasions
has the count had TO settle differences similar to
the Tien-Tsin affair, and he fears that unless
the troops are quickly withdrawn he will not he
able 10 prevent trouble.
The uncertainty over Lord Salishurys
tinuance in public life is not yet dispelled. Mr..
Chamberlain's friends assert that he is unwilling
20 lead the Commons until the war has ended.
and that he does not care TO assume responsible
" for Sir Michael Hicks -Beach's methods Of
finance, as he would be forced to do II Mr..
Ralfour were elevated TO the Premiership and
the peerage. The relations between Mr Cham
herlain and Sir Michael-Hicks Beach have never
been cordial and neither is in sympathy with
the opinions OF the other. The divergences Of
views have been sharp recently respecting the
sugar duties and other features of the coming
budget. if current reports can be depended upon
The an1agonisrn between these two ministers is
an important element in the problem Of re-
construction of the Ministry.
The text Of General Botha's letter 10 General
Kitchener contains little except an expression
OF a strong desire to bring the bloody strife TO
an end.
The Beers are still active in destroying trains
They attacked two trains last Saturday near
johannesburg. but were driven off before they
could secure any loot supplies. Traffic along
the railways in South Africa just now is very
uncertain. and the reopening Of the Rand mines
will present serious supply problems TO the
military authorities De Wet appears still to
be at Vrede notwithstanding the stories Of his
crossing the vaaL and great precautions are
being taken to prevent Botha reaching him
or conferring with him.
The report of the Committee on the Civil List
shows that the net increase will be 5000
This increase is due mainly 10 an extra allow
ance FOR the Queen Consort and enlarged grants
for the expenses OF the royal household Mr.
Labouchere has made an academic protest in
minority report. but little resistance viii be
offered TO the new civil list. business arrange
ments have been well managed by the court
since proof has been offered that the expenses
Of the royal household have outrun the allow
ance during the last thirteen years.
Cardinal Vaughan performed yesterday
quaint ceremony, washing the feet OF twelve
POOR men at the Pro-Cathedral al kenslngtoh-
Maundv Thursday gifts of royalty, which were
substituted from the sixteenth century for
similar service. were distributed at Westminster
Abbey by Bishop Ely. the Lord High Almoner'
and the Yeomen of the Guard, in the presence
of a large assemblage. II is intimated that the
King may dispense with this Maundy service IN
another year. He does not hesitate 10 create
new precedents as is shown ny MS deClsIoh u
bold co,,r- after Easter, 10 receive an address
of congratuIation from Roman Cathohc SUD
jec,s headed by Cardinal Vaughan and the
Duke Of Norfolk
Henry White will sail for America to-morro"
on FIVE weeks leave. 10 pay a series OF private
visits He has no diplomatic errand.
Spencer Eddy was here yesterday on his way
70 the American Embassy in Paris.
Mr Griscoun arrived last night from the En-
bassy at Constantinople-
The new English Art Club mas hresh anu
unconventional exhibition Of pictures IN the
Dudley Gallery. Charles Furse' DaVld MUTT
head and Wilson Steer have PORTRAITS sTohe III
rAalier, and novel in decorative effects, ana
Francis Dodd a faithful likeness OF w, r.
Henley lanes Henry's marines and kotheh-
STEMS interiors are similarly fresh in method'
pna s-,,era1 water colors have exceptional dell
ssev The exhibition offers good PROOF thal
there are artists outside Of the Academy capao'e
q thinking for themselves.
The lorr deferred surface electric railway
between Bammersmith. Kew ana ACTON was
opened 70 traffic yesterday. as the piohe
% the metropolitan area
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