New-York tribune., 1901-08-22

lBE CABLE TO TIE rRIEUNEl
rondon. Aug. - ! a. m.-Foreign questions
-. ,sken I'D by the English press from sheer
sasnerstion owing 10 the dulness Of the times
r-hs counplications between France and the
po-te over the claim OF a French engineering
.,-,,anv which built the quays OF Constanti-
-,,lA are explained in detail, but II is evident
-ba- the rupture OF relations VIII be OF short
s,ra-ion II il has occurred, and that the trouble
q mainly due 10 the Oriental habit of procras-
-,,sr,on. The French Government merely needs
- oaer decisive proof that it is in earnest. and
ho,b the German Emperor and the Gar will
,s,-4se the Sultan TO carry out the purchase OF
-ha o,avs in accordance with the requirements
Of the concession
r,uauv artificial IS the attempt OF several
ronson Journals TO find evidence n the new
r,ue book that the British Foreign Oflce has
5isulayed its OLD time spirit and grit n resist
.,r Russian aggression IN China The corre-
snondenoe shows that Lord Salisbury ana Lord
7snsdowne have been mildly contentious rather
.tsn aggressiveIy strong respecting the i'm
,srisi railway OF North China. Protests have
been made. but the real contest has b-en be-
-zAen the Russian Government and its own
+roops and discipline has been enforced Ct the
risk ot sacrificing small advantages OF position.
rse correspondence points 10 the essentially
,ssse character Of Russian diplomacy under
me guidance Of the Gar who has declined 10
make use OF the opportunity offered by British
enbarrassments in South Africa.
More important than these belated disclosures
of Lord Lansdowne's diaIectics is the report that
Edward VII and the Gar VIII meet at Copen-
hagen. This indicates a disposition on their
ps-t 10 establish the same friendly relations be-
tween the sovereigrs Of the two countries which
existed when Victoria was living. The relations
between the German and English royal families
are already as close as possible. although the
sossps, apparently without authority. striv-
ing 10 make a match between the German
Crown Prince and some English princess.
More significant than these idle tales is the
exchange OF cordial greetings between the
American and British aduirals in Spithead.
Admiral Seymour has come 10 London 70 report
70 the Admiralty and Admiral Cromwell Will
probably follow him 10 call at the Embassy
ana pay few calls
There has been q good deal OF toyful expecta-
sion in the public mind on account Of the Queens
letter expressing the hope that al ladies who
are 10 be present al the coronation Will order
British made materials for their dresses. The
majority OF English Arms engaged IN variou
sections ot the great hive o. fashion, industries.
however. do not anticipate &c beneCl la-yaly by
the royal plea on behalf OF home manUfac-
tures. The rich satin and silk materials woven
British looms and embroidered by British
fingers viii never be distinguished by that in
describable air Of artistic finish that character
izes the productions OF Lyons and other CONT
mental centres.
Protests against the filthy condition OF HoIlo-
way Gaol are becoming daily incidents OF the
proceedings Of the police courts. Earl Russell
has an affection OF the eyes which requires him
ordinarily 70 wear strong glasses. Confinement
in Holloway has, It is stated not only aggre-
waited the weakness OF his eyes. but has brought
on bad attacks OF neuralgia.
English railway shareholders yesterday had
70 face list OF weekly traffic returns which
showed decreases all along the line making z
strong contrast with the returns for the CORE
spending week OF last year, when there was ar
unbroken string OF increases. The economy ex-
peeted 20 be effected during the current half
year IN the cost q coal VIII nor 20 vs-y far
toward counterbalancing this serious falling of
IN revenue.
The theatres are beginning 10 feel the pulse
% the public, after a short holiday. Herbert
Waring, after q long career as an actor. is
u
with q strong company al the Imperial Theatre.
and tonight James Welch. Fanny Brough and
company Of eccentric comedians will enact at
TeTrys Theatre French farce adapted by
Augustus Moore from the text Of Leon GaadIIlot,
while al the end Of the week Lewis Waller
appears az the Duke Of York's Theatre in "A
Royal Rival" which has been drawing well in
the provinces
ny Warnings venture last night was an An
glo-lnoian drama by Boyle Lawrence, entitled
Man Of His Word" and was enacted by a
strong and well selected company. The motive
OF the play the fulflnent OF a promise
made by officer when ne thought he was
dying from wounds received in a skirmish on
OF coTarcice, ana q fellow officer had pledged
hirnself 70 keep the secret Suddenly the officer
Nho had given the promise was charged with
Hs others crime and could not defend himself
me guilty officer recovered after his innocent
eonlanion had been tried by court martial and
0eserteo by all his friends The two officers
we're n love with the same woman, and the
su.y man refused 10 clear his innocent com
rae The curtain finally fell after the real
Nuprit had accused himself under the impress
s'on that the innocent man had broken his
si0n-ise. The two leading parts were well acted
y Herbert Waring and H. B. Irving, and the
~ooienee was well pleased with the ingenious
construction OF the play N. F.
VERDICT AROUsEs PUBLIC ANGER.
Berlin. Aug. IA storm Of protest throughout
Germany has followed the verdict and sentence in
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