New-York tribune., 1902-01-23
IN MEMORY OF VICTORIA,
a DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED IN
ENGLAND.
DEBATE ON THE PERSIAN GULF IN
THE COMMONS:
Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Association)

Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Associaton)
GBY CABLE THE TRrEUNEl
London Jan. 23, a. m.-The first anniversary
OF the death Of Queen Victoria and the accession
of King Edward celebrated yesterday. The
royal borough of Windsor was in mourning for
the late sovereign. while at the same time
church bells throughout the metropolis hailed
the accession day Of the present monarch
There was an impressive ceremonial at Frog
more The King and Queen and other members
of the royal family proceeded from Windsor
Castle by the private road 10 the mausoleum
and attended a service in memory OF Queen
victoria Within the mausoleum the scene was
surprisingly beautiful. Immediately beneath
the dome and in the centre of the richly va
riegated marble pavement Is the massive gray
granite sarcophagus containing the collins of
Victoria and Albert. On the lid of the tomb are
two recumbent statues. one representing the
late sovereign as she appeared when the Prince
consort died and the other the Prince clad in a
Field Marshal's uniform. The officiating clergy,
the Bishop of Winchester and the Dean of Wind
sor. together with the choir of st. Georges
Chapel. had already assembled in the building
when the royal party arrived. The service com
menced with the responses. followed by the
hymn Let Saints Earth in Concert Sing
This succeeded after further responses by
the anthem The Face of Death Is Toward the
Sun of Life" the words being by Tennyson and
the music by Sir Walter Parratt Prayers were
read by the Dean. following which the Bishop
delivered a short address. and the service
brought 10 a close with the benediction The
King and Queen and members Of the royal fam
lily laid a number of beautiful wreaths on Queen
Victoria's tomb. Floral offerings were also sent
by other distinguished persc nages including the
Duke of Orleans
A curious contrast was presented at Ports
mouth. where flags were at halfmast over the
military barracks in memory Of Queen Victoria
while on the warships in the harbor festoons of
flags floating by official orders over the
tips Of masts in honor of Edwards accession
desire had been manifested in some quar-
ters that Victoria's death anniversary should he
marked by wearing violets, but the proposal was
not generally carried out yesterday Evidently
somebody high in society must set the fashion
next year If the Queens flower idea is to gain
headway among the people.
The House of Commons devoted itself yester-
day to a more or less interesting discussion on
British interests in Persia. The predominant
note Of the whole debate was the possibility Of
Russia demanding and obtaining port in the Il
Persian Gulf. Speaker after speaker dwelt on
the serious menace to British interests which
such a concession TO Russia would involve.
Lord Crsnborne was cheered from both Liberal
and Conservative benches when he said that
at whatever cost IL would be impossible for the
British Government TO abandon what they
looked upon their rightful position OF ssttnd-
ancy in Persia. especially in regard 10 the
Persian Gulf.
AS the result OF Whitaker Wright's discos-
ures the financial editor of Truth" has re-
signed. So far this resignation is the only one
which has taken place in connection with the
London and Globe collapse.
South African mines again very active
and strong yesterday, Contine ..tal purchases
supporting the market. British railways were
disturbed by poor Lancashire and Yorkshire
dividend Gilt edged stocks were firm on cheap
money prospects.
England was never more desirous Of strength
ening the commercial links with her colonies
than she is a present. The decision Of the Man
chester Line to increase its services with Can
ada gives great satisfaction In Lancashire
Lord Strathcona in reply TO a deputation from
the British Chamber of Commerce advocating
the claims Of Bristol as a terminal port for the
Canadian fast mail service, has promised
to lay the matter before the Dominion Govern
ment. Lord Strathcona will he a guest at the
Royal Navy Clubs banquet February /.
borne's statement in the House Of Commons
says that the real significance of Lord Sails
bury's action is known and appreciated by the
United States Government, but If it is to bear
the fruit which II Is entitled il should be
better known to the American public The o!d
policy of this country" adds THE Graphic
was based on a certain element of mistrust and
suspicion Lord Salisbury has rightly judged
that If Anglo American relations are be
eternaTy friendly, and If the fundamental iden-
tity of the supreme interests of both powers is
to be completely realized, every vestise OF mis-
trust between them must be discarded"
william Redmond will shortly repair to the
United States carry the campaign opened
by his brother.
A movement is said to be on foot for the
of rolling stock. I. N. F.
MOURNING IN WASHINGTON
Washington Jan 22 (SpeciaD-There were
appropriate nhourning ceremonies at the British
Embassy to-day in memory of the death of
Queen Victoria which occurred year ago, and
the usual afternoon reception was. of course.
not held
RUSSIA WAS NOT APPROACHED.
SHE HAD NEVER ANY INTENTION OF JOIN
ING IN A COLLECTIVE NOTE
TO AMERICA
St Petersburg. Jan. 22.-The correspondent
here of The Associated Press has obtained the
following statement from the Russian Foreign
Office regarding the announcement made in the
British House of Commons Monday concern
ing negotiations between the powers before and