New-York tribune., 1901-01-06
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.


distinction of having the largest warships has hih
been held by Italy. with the Lepanto and her
sister-shp, the Italia Great Britain's project
ed large warships. to be respectively named the
Queen and the Prince of Wales will be 1000 tons
heavier than the italian ships mentioned reaching
the enormous displacement of 49, 600 TONS which is
$500 heavier than Americas biggest armor-clad
vessel These tremendous British vessels will carry
nothing larger than Pinch guns. Their batteries
will chiefly be composed of these guns and of
increase the bulk Of the battleships was only ar
of the Royal Sovereign (of 145o tons) the Admiral
T 5as 9een 1ssd &c to & fav9r m 81 on
the best type In the while Russia, France, the
rdss til great Britain R has
lead with the queen and and the the Prince Of Wales. to
say nothing of the London and the Formidable
The Admiralty, apParentiy. has as great conf
r IN has ee @ ON be T M @ a d
E,ce o IN 9esaba to the new royal yacht now peter
entire force Of draughtsmen Portsmouth Dock
yard has as been persistenty working in the en-
ties have been unable to effect anything. 1t is
nous amount Of money expended j. on I her, :"f though
on board of her.
YACHTING NEws.-Deuny Brothers are in
creasing the precautions to prevent anything leak
ing out regarding the construction Of the Shamrock
III. No great progress appears to have been made
far. though dredger is busily engaged in clear
ing channel outside the yard. % by feet.
There is much interest in yachting circles over
L c. Currie's challenge for the Seawanhaka Cup
He is as determined Sir Thomas Upton leave
is building no less than three boatsmone at Hariey
q Mead,s. Cowes. and the others at Stevenss yard
that by next July Mr. Currie hopes to have the
very pest English talent can produce for the inter
national contest
NEW BRITISH GRIEvANCE.-The latest griev-
ance of English trade against America consists in
the Government purchasing flour I'm the United
States for South Africa A writer in 1.-THE Morning
Post" declares this action is fit subject for IN
inquiry. and that it constitutes a most unfair
handicap for English millers. while the Ameri-
cans, who pay no taxes. able dispose of in
ferior grades. 1t appears that large quantities
standard brands and shipment being better and
ready ready at the dock The champion of the English
IN In believing that the American article has these
now fitted with machinery superior to that in use
IN IN america and that they are quite able to supply
ever. IS not likely to deter the Government from
patronzing this new branch of American industry.
MORE AMERICAN AGGREssION.-Another
example of American aggression calls forth q pro-
test II appears that wealthy American is nego-
tiating TO buy the famous Carshalton (of Casehor-
toni gates. IN the old Surrey village Of that name
ten miles from London. These are all that now
remain i OF the ancient palace where the Doomsday
Signed by keoni and are supposed TO be the finest
5 IN 1.-The the world The ronwork is attached
statuary II the negotiations are successful they
circles are getting up fund ln an endeavOT by
LADY CURzoN's HEALTH-The report is
again current that If Lady Curzon's health, which
so much Worries the viceroy OF India fails 20 I'm
to Se s ssu5p Of the E Eaad 3 YSes
the officials OF the India Office say they have not
heard anything tending to confirm the reports.
MRS. MAYBRIcK-Baroness de Roques is once
more actively agitating IN behalf OF her daughter
Mrs. Florence Maybrick. She had two interviews
with the United States Ambassador Joseph H.
| Choate. this week. and received little but polite
assurance s5 q that the case viii be presented TO the
portunItv arises The Raroness is Tnucb IA dstmrSspS
about the health OF the famous prisoner. but she
efforts of their friends In America will have the
desired effect.
MISS WILSON. LIFE sAvER.-Mlss MurieI WILL
son. Engiand's best known beauty. has been dis
tnguishing. herself in the role OF a life saver.
George Clerk one Of the assistants at the Foreign
Office. recently boarding a train at DON
caster. while in motion. His foot slipped and his
legs fell between the footboard and the platform.
Without a seconds hesitation Miss Wilson caught
his arms and held him up until the train stopped;
Had she let go Mr.. Clerk would have been crushed
Miss Wilson will shortly participate in the most
aristocratic amateur theatricas England has seen
Of Devo1shire; at Chatsworth. on January II and
Ing II the 'u Prince of wales Viii be Present while
the performers, besides Miss Wilson, will have
the Queen: Lady Maud Warrender. F. B. Midmay,
NJ. p, and others OF the fashionable world.
PEKING STORY DENIED-The report pub
Hshed in New-York that the Chinese have been
scandalized and wrought up by an entertainment
given by British officers In the Temple of Heaven,
Peking, in addition 10 being denied by the
spondent of The Associated Press at Peking (who
explained that the performance referred to was
classed a harmless pantomime. not calculated
hurt the sensbilites OF the most sensitive). is
also denied by "The Daily Telegraph" which says
no performance was given In the Temple Of Heaven
mime, for none We're present the military enter
tainment. which was Identical with those given in
every camp, and which took place in the Hall
of Harmony, to which particular sanctty at
taches
TRIBUTES TO LORD WILLIAM BEREsFoRD
Lord William Beresford has been dead a week. but
glowing tributes to his memory still continue
appear. His bravery and sportsmanship keenly
appealed to the English people Few of the
numerous recent deaths of public have been
| so deeply felt. AT memorial service Friday
many distinguished people gathered TO pay last
tribute to Lord William. The Prince of Wales
the Duke of Cambridge and Lord Roberts were
specially represented, while Lord Lansdowne and
other prominent persons personally attended.
AT the time of Lord William BeresfordS death
the Reiff brothers were under engagement to ride
for him and for Mr.. Whitney next season, at a
salary of f2.5oo each
SOUTH AFRICAN NOTEs-The peace over
lures at Pretoria not regarded very hopefully
! In Government financial circles. 80 long as
the Beers take prisoners and only capture
! cartridges said one well acquainted with the
| opinions of the War Office, there is small lke-
hood Of peace coming through the burghers at
! Pretoria any other place"
| General Kitchener Is going to take