New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-20

are expected from II.
Europe has been suddenly plunged into mid
winter From all parts of England come sig
nails OF distress from those out of work and the
DOOR and applications for employment and
sistance are pouring in upon the charitable or
CARNATIONS. According 10 the predictions of
the German meteorological authorities the win
ter will be the hardest experienced for more
than half a century. Dispatches from Berlin
show that with the advent of cold weather the
condition of large sections of the German work
ing classes becomes critical. The iron and coal
industries in Westphalia and Silesia are far
from being prosperous workmen continue TO be
dismissed. apparently with the object of keep
ing Up prices. Complaints are heard on all sides
of the coal owners and ironmasters supplying
foreign markets at prices less than the home
consumer is obliged TO pay. The depression
in Berlin is very pronounced. There are hun
dreds Of applications for every vacant post, and
the refugees for the destitute are overlooking. In
Cologne the bank which was started by the Com
munal Insurance Institution TO insure against
lack Of employment has had to be closed, owing
10 the drain on its resources. There are no
signs that the condition OF affairs will speedily
improve, and the Socialist press demands that
the state shall take instant measures TO relieve
the distress by starting public works. shortening
hours Of labor, and organizing the labor market.
The nine Irish members of Parliament who
have decided not to act with the majority of the
Nationalists have not yet formed themselves
into a new organization. The joint action of the
seceders is by way of protest against the domi-
nation Of the Irish Parliamentary party by
the United Irish League. Timothy Healy, who
wrecked ParnelIs party, is believed to be aim
ing at the leadership of the dauntless nine AT
present he is only their spokesman. AS par
Humanitarian his knowledge and address are I'M
rivalled, and he commands the ear Of the House
Of Commons as no other Irish member can pre-
tend TO do
Fuller details Of Colonel Tonnochy's engage
rnent with the Waziris, in the wild mountainous
country on the Indian frontier, show that
considerable British loss including that of the
valuable life of Colonel Tonnochy, who has dled
of his wounds incurred in stormins
tower held by six of the enemy. AS the guns
could not batter the tower down, the place hao
to be stormed, and in carrying it Captain Whlte
was killed. The column then continued its ad-
vance. The other columns engaged have MADE
large captures of stock and prisoners, so that
severe punishment has been inflicted upon the
tribe.
In his address yesterday evening to the Sc
cety Of Arts Sir William Preece took a very
grave view of the commercial prospects OF
Great Britain. Especially significant was his
contention that the commercial soundness OF
the railway interests in the United Kingdom
was in anything but satisfactory condition
The true remedy, he said. was to be found in
combinations among the great railway lines
themselves and, if they did not put their houses
In order. financial control of the railways by
the State would be forced upon them.
Thu raroaine If Field Marshal Prince Ed
ward Of Saxe-W eirnar were inferred yester-
dsv il. Chichester Cathedral with full military
honors The funeral procession through London
was the most imposing spectacle Of the KIND
seen here since the passing of Queen Victoria
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