New-York tribune., 1901-05-06

display as the oils, and are even more carefully
arranged, the chronological order being followed
with the pioneers OF the beautiful art. The
progress Of the art is illustrated, from Paul
Sandbys transparent washes in architectural
drawings and Nicholson's crude studies to the
mastery works of COpley Fielding Turner, De
Wint. David Cox. Samuel Prout and Muller
There are twenty Turner's. including The Falls
of the Clyde" Malta" and Lyme Regis: a
series of William Blake's mystical drawings
such as the "Old Dragon Ancient of Days"
and Canterbury Pilgrims; and examples of the
work Of Walker, Wilkie PinweH Landseer
Birket Foster, Brett Whistler Gilbert. Macbeth
and the startling impressionist Melville James
Maris's "Dordrecht' stands out among the for
eign water colors. perfect in mellowness of tone;
and the group Of Mesdags Millets, Israels
Manets, Mauves and Corots is varied and beau
tiful- The water colors, like the oils have been
selected not only as representative works Of
great painters. but also as interesting pictures
for the multitudes which will throng the gall
leries during the exhibition season. Subject
pictures with stories which are revealed at a.
glance have been preferred: and there will be
entertainment for all classes in these beautiful
galleries. The rooms are admirably lighted by
length and there being disturbing play OF
crosslights; and at night there will not be a
dark corner. electric illumination being tenn
pered and dffused by thousands Of lamps The
art gallery will be the chief attraction Of the
exhibition. and will receive, 1 hope. the atten-
ton which it merits from American tourists as
the most varied and delightful show Of the
United Kingdom.
In front Of this magnificent Jacobean pile OF
red sandstone, toward the river is the enormous
statue Of Queen Victoria, seated on a broad
throne. 1t is Mr.. Framptons work and. for
tunately for the peace OF mind Of the Ioyal
Britisher at home. il is destined for the colonies
A bandstand is in front of this huge, dumpy
figure. and thence the riverside road leads TO
the lighting and heating section. on the edge
Of the grounds. Beyond the river on high
ground, is a series Of thirty private exhibition
structures, three or four of them, with the West
inghouse building conspicuous among them. be-
ing occupied by American manufacturers on
one side is the entrance to the racing and cycling
tracks. and the other is a switchback rail-
way. Further along are picturesque restau-
rants, a water chute. two large fountains the
French pavilion, the japanese section and a cir
cular concert hall in Venetian style which will
accommodate audience Of four thousand In
the lower corner of the grounds there is pict-
uresque group of colonial and foreign buildings.
The Irish squireens cottage. with thatched roof
is unique, and the Canadian section is spacious
and well housed. There are six Russian build
ings. fantastic in architecture and painted in
many colors, designed for the exhibition of fish
cries. agricultural products and forestry.
THE FOREIGN EXHIBITS.
There is a horticultural show ground, an agri-
cultural hall, group of farm and poultry build
ings and opposite the Canadian pavilion an Ind
ian theatre. There are foreign exhibits from
Russia, France, Austria, Japan Morocco Persia
and Denmark. Canada leads the way among
the colonies, and India, Western Australia
Queensland, South Australia and British South
Africa are well represented 1t is most un-
fortunate that the United States. like Germany,
has neglected this opportunity for making an
effective display of it's manufactures, machinery
and products.
With the artistic arrangement OF the grounds
and the remarkably brilliant and complete col
lection of modern art in the galleries. the Glas-
gov Exhibition can hardly fail to be popular
Scotch fete. The corporation and the public
spirited citizens have not practised economy at
any point. The executive council has author
lied an expenditure of 100000 on outdoor music
by the best bands and orchestras of America
and Europe. and no outlay has been spared on
buildings and grounds. 1t will be interesting to
ascertain at the end of six months whether the
balance sheet shows profit or loss. The Glasgow
Corporation has remarkable business talent, and
daring as have been its numerous experiments
and investments in municipal socialism 1t has
almost invariably succeeded in making every
enterprise remunerative., Possibly the exhibit
tion Will not prove exception. Arrangements
have been made to secure the attendance of a
large number of scientific and educational
bodies, headed by the British association for an
nual meetings. and also to provide excellent
programme of sport in athletics, cycling foot
ball, Highland games and other contests The
side shows in the grounds are few in number.
and the concerts are to be free The Corporation
understands its home public 1t intends TO give
every canny Scotchman the full worth of his
shilling. and to encourage him to go often to the
town show. 1t will not make any sacrifice OF
Scotch religious opinion. The exhibition will be
closed every Sunday. l. n. F.
ALABAMA MINERS GET WAGES INCREA SED.
Birmingham. Ala. May CSpecaD.-The wages of
miners were advanced 2Ix cents a ton