New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
MOORS AT ST. JAMES'S.
AN ORIENTAL SPECTACLE, UNIQUE AND
PICTURESQUE.
GLoRIFIcATIoN OF BUMBLEDoM - THREE
NOTED ENGLIsHMEN PASS AWAY
THE ATLANTIC UNION
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GBY THE -RrBuHE.l
London, June II, a. m.-The reception Of the
ENJOYS Of the Sultan of Morocco at ST. James's
Palace yesterday a unique function even
for the oldest yeomen of the Guard who had
exhausted all ordinary experiences at Court
The ENJOYS habited in white and they
made obesance to the King in Oriental style
Sir William Colville conducted them to the pres
ence Of the King and address of congratula-
tIons with Eastern imagery, was presented
The Queen present and witnessed the func-
tion Of inyestiture which followed the Kings
reply. This special audience was stage man
aged with an unusual degree of stateliness The
house in Lancaster Gate where the special en-
lassy will be lodged until the end of the month
is eagerly watched by a crowd of onlookers
whenever the Orientals go out or return in the
royal carriages. The Moors have not yet been
TO the Alhambra, but they seeing the Mill
tarv Tournament and all the best town shows
Parliament cannot vie with the Court in in
teresting episodes for there is nothing livelier
going on at Westminster than Budget altera-
tions based on the relative sweetening power
Of sugar and glucose. with expedients for the
relief OF confectioners and for abating the
oualms of the pure beer people. But at the
nights fete for the gorifcation of the boroughs
and Bumbledom. The Lord Mayor and Corpo-
ration are entertaining two successive even
ings the Mayors and Councilmen and officials
Of the galaxy of cities created from the neb
uous conditions of vestry government. There
are five thousand guests. including the wives
and daughters of the borough magnates, and
TWO military bands and the services Of the en-
lire Guildhall School OF Music are required for
demonstrating the superior glory Of Cog and
Magog.
Peace is again more or less in the air this
morning Mr.. KRUGER, DR.. Leyds and other
Boer officials have gone TO The Hague to meet
Mrs Botha, who. it is supposed, is bringing
peace proposals from her husband. Important
communications meanwhile said to be pass
ing between the Boer leaders in South Africa
and Mr.. Kriger. in Holland. This is important,
if true, since communication would be impossi-
ble without the aid Of the British military au-
thorities. The Netherlands Consul is reported
10 be the intermediary by whom the negotia-
tions are carried on. and the cable has been
placed at his disposal for the purpose. If GER
tain statements emanating from Amsterdam and
Brussels are TO be trusted, Mr.. KRUGER still
holds most optimistic views with regard TO the
Roer prospects. 1t is also reported from Brus-
sells that at a Boer council of war. held at Piet
Relief in the Eastern TransvaaI vigorous
continuation of hostilities was decided on.
At Sothebys the first days sale of the late
Earl of Ashburnham's Barrois collection Of man
uscripts attracted a number of foreign buyers
All the vellum manuscripts are illuminated
many Of them with prodigaity and a beauty
of execution rarely seen in the auction room.
and the illustrations impart a sense Of the high
level 10 which the Of miniature painting was
days to sell the 62S lots. which cost the late
earl $4,000 half a century ago. The bidding
was brisk yesterday and high prices ruled. The
total amount realized by the days sale
t3.975
II is understood that fl has been decided by
the authorities of Glasgow University to confer
the honorary degree of LII. D. on Andrew Car
negie.
Sir Walter Besant's life was despaired Of
few weeks ago. and there was temporary rally,
followed by his death at Hampstead yesterday.
He was the founder Of the Society of Authors
and chief patron OF literary agents, and fancied
that the publishers considered him their worst
enemy, whereas they liked him sincere and
downright EngIshman. The chief work of his
closing years had been the preparation of an
haustive encyclopedia Of London, on the lines
of Slows original survey. This undertaking
had engrossed his leisure from novel writing for
six years, and had been virtually carried TO
completion. Robert Buchanan, who died yes
terday at Samuel Johnsons favorite retreat.
Streathann, also had controversies with his pub
fishers and ended by printing his own books.
Unlike Besant whom the literary world loved,
Buchanan contrived TO set everybody against
him by his contentious disposition, and never
received adequate credit for his melodious bal
lads and dramatic work. His illness had been
protracted and his death we'll timed. since
he was threatened with paralysis and mental
disturbance.
title has been extinguished by the death Of
Lord Vantage, since no heir survives him. He
was great landowner in five Midland counties.
Of the Kings personal friends, gallant
soldier and expert sportsman. who had followed
the Berkshire hounds year after year. He was
one Of Richard Crokers neighbors in Vantage
The Atlantic Union. which has the benev-
olent motive of showing attention to American
visitors gave dinner last night at the Hotel
Cecil with genial Dean Hole in the chair J.
II. Yoxan had previously conducted a party of
tourists through the houses Of Parliament
Forster Bouton honorary secretary, is con-
stantly acting as Snowman at the Temple and
the literary shrines Of Fleet-st. for the benefit
of small American audiences There will be an
excursion next week TO oxford under the guild
Of one Of the university professors. The
Atlantic Union has good list Of names OF prom
inent Englishmen, but the practical operations
are conducted by officials who hardly know now
10 bring Americans together. Sir Walter Besant
was one of the organizers Of this English league.
J. N F.