The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-06
N()NARCHS Of IHE OCEAN
SIGNED TWO BATTLE
SHIPS
ARE JEALOUS OF JONATHAN
Americans Taking Government Con-
tracts Away From British
Bidders-Lntest Lon
don Gossip.

= LONDON, Jan. 5.-The British admiral
ty has decided to build two battIeships
which are intended to be the largest in
the world. The distinction of having the
largest warships has hitherto been held
by Italy, with the Lepanto and her sister
ship, the Italia. Great Britain's two pro-
jected large warships, to be respectively
named the Queen and the Prince of
Wales, will be 2,G00 tons heavier than
the Italian ships mentioned, reaching the
enormous displacement of $4,000 tons,
which is $500 heavier than Americas
biggest armor-clad vessel. These trelnen-
dous British vessels will carry nothing
larger than twelve-inch guns. Their bat
teries will chiefly be composed Of these
guns and of 7.5-inch and 6-inch guns.
The determination to increase the
bulk of the battleships was only arrived
at after much discussion, for since the
days of Royal Sovereign, the admiralty
has been inclined to favor battleShipS
of smaller displacement of which Carlo-
pus (of 1850 tons) is the best type. In
the meanwhile, Russia, France the
United States and Japan have 2ll been
increasing their displacements, until
Great Britain has been almost left be-
hind. Now she steps in, taking the lead
with the Queen and the Prince of Wales,
to say nothing of the London and the
Formidable, both Of 1000 tons, now near
ing completion.
GRUDGE AGAINST YANKEES.
The latest grievance of English trade
against America consists in the govern
ment purchasing flour in the United
States for South Africa. A writer iii the
Morning Post declares this action is
fit subject for an inquiry, and that it con
stitutes a most unfair handicap for Eng
lish millers, while the Americans, who
pay no taxes, are able to dispose of in
ferior grades 1t appears that large
quantities are being purchased In Amerl-
ca, on account of the standard brands and
shipment being better and ready at the
dock. The champion of the English
millers maintains the government is
wrong in believing an American article
has the advantages, averring that the
English mills are now fitted with ma
chinery superior to that in II e in Ameri-
ca, and that they are quite able to supply
the demands for South Africa. The pro-
test, however, is not likely to deter the
government from patronizing this new
branch of American industry.
Another example Of American aggres-
sion calls forth a protest. 1t appears
that a wealthy American is negotiating
to buy the famous Carshalton Cor Case
hortom gates in the old Surrey village
of that name, ten miles from London
These are all that now remain of the
ancient palace where the DoomSday book
was compiled They stretch 120 feet, we're
designed by Leoni, and are supposed to-
be the finest specimens in the world
The iron work is attached to massive
stone piers, surmounted by groups of
statuary. If the negotiations are sue
cessful they will be taken to America,
though metropolitan art Circles are getting
up fund in an endeavor, by outbidding,
to retain them in England
LONDON GOSSIP.
+ The report is again current that if Lady
Curzon's health, which so mucn worries
the Yiceroy of India, fails to improve,
he intends to return to England this year
In answer to inquiries of the Associated
Press the officials Of the India office say
they have rot heard anything tending 40
confirm the reports.
Baroness de Roques is once more ac-
lively agitating in behalf of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Florence Maybrick.
Miss Muriel Wilson, England's best
known beauty, has been distinguishing
herself in the role of a life saver. Mr..
George Clerk, one of the assistants at
the foreign office, was recently boarding
train at Doncaster while in motion
His foot slipped and his legs fell between
the foot board 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.. Clark would
have been crushed to death.
Miss Wilson will shortly participate in
the most artistic amateur theatricals
England has seen for a long time. They
will be given by the duchess of Devon
shire at Chatsworth, Jan IL and Jan. IA
in aid of charity. A brilliant audience,
including the Prince of Wales, will be
| present While the performers beside Miss
Wilson, will have among their number
Count Mensdorff. cousin of the queen;
Lady Maud Warrender, Mr. +. B. MiIde-
may, M. P, and others of the fashionab BILE
world.
Lord Vim. Beresford has been dead
week but glowing tributes to his memory
still continue to appear. His bravery
and craftsmanship keenIy appealed to
the English people. Few of the nunler-
Gus recent deaths of public men have
been so deeply felt. AT a memorial ser
vice Friday, many distinguished people
gathered to pay a last tribute to Lord
i Beresford. 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 Beresford's death
the brothers Reiff We're under engage
ment to ride fer him and for MIR. Whit
ney next season. at a salary of 1880
| each.