New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-13
WILL NOT VISIT IRELAND.
ruE KING ABANDONS HIS PROPOSED
TRIP TO THE ISLAND.
ROYAL FUNCTIONs-HEAvY INSURANCE ON
TRENCH AND ENGLISH PAINTINGS.

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FRENCH AND ENGLISH PAINTINGS.
,,oDyright: 1902: By The Tribune association
Especial to The Tribune by French Cable.l
7ondon. March 13 / a. m-The Kings pro-
osaa visit 10 Ireland has been definitely aban-
so,ed Official announcement to this effect was
.,ode last night. Although no reason has been
assigned for this decision, it is an open secret
hat both Earl Cadogan and Secretary George
,r1ndhan advised his majesty not TO visit Ire
land this year, owing. TO the unsettled condition
- certain parts Of the country. At the con-
,luson Of the Cabinet meeting Tuesday
rerl Cadogan went across 10 Marlborough
House where he had a prolonged interview with
the King Mr. wyndham was optimist when
Under Secretary Of War, and he has not
hanged his character since his transfer TO Ire
land His faith in the efficacy of his own Land
purchase bill has influenced the two Balfours,
and through them the Cecil family, in
charge Of the affairs Of the empire. that this
Measure will be tried out by Mr. Wyndham
hefore the resources of the Grimes Act are en-
Moved against the United Irish League. This
&c p source Of regret to the more aggressive
Nationalist members, who are anxious TO have
the league proclaimed as soon as possible, and
the area of disorder, now confined to the west
ern counties Of the island, widened. They are
specting Mr.. Wyndham's ability to lessen the
tension between the owners and occupiers OF
the congested districts. Landlords and poll
tcians are convinced that the resale Of the
Dillon estate. with the wiping out Of heavy ar
rears Of rent and a material reduction in the
occupiers' annual charges. has unsettled the en-
tire land question. They are wondering what
Mr. Wyndham can do with agrarian agita-
ton when compulsory sale is excluded by the
English principle Of the right of ownership.
The King, the Prince Of Wales and the Prin-
cess Louise were employed yesterday at royal
functions at ST. Janes's. Manchester and Liver
uooL Arrangements, as revised for the first
Court show that the etiquette OF the Victorian
Drawing Room has been virtually retained al
though the function has been renamed. The
number OF courtesies has been reduced TO two
and the members Of the royal family stand be-
hind the King and Queen. The first Court>wiu
be larger and less exclusive than has been re-
ported during the last few weeks.
Lady Londonderrys reception was the chief
rnidweek event last night, with many dinners
for which members of Parliament were free.
The presence of the two Milburns on the Ok
ford crew impressed university men d more
startling sign Of the AInericanization OF Eng
land than the oft repeated and constantly de-
MED stories of Mr.. Morgan's raids on English
shipping. The practice OF the two crews leaves
experts uncertain respecting the result. Cam
bridge continues TO show superior legdrive but
Oxford has more scientific coaching and better
rowing form.
Enormous insurance has been effected on the
French and English paintings OF the eighteenth
century which Will be exhibited at the Guild
hall Mr.. Morgan's Fragonards will be matched.
by a dozen examples of the same painter from
Paris. and nearly all the French eighteenth
century painters will be represented by master
pieces. The collection will include about one
hundred French and fifty English works
The District Electric Traction Company, which
has for some time controlled the District Rail
way ard has Just acquired a controlling interest
in the Baker-st- and Waterloo line. is capital
ized at 100000 in fifty thousand shares of
40 each. Only 300 Of these shares are in
British hands, the balance, with the exception
OF go held in Berlin, being owned by Ameri-
cans Mr.. Yerkes holds 1850 shares; T. ].
Coolidge. Of Boston, $3.50; F. Aver. Of Boston.
2400: the Maryland Trust, Of Baltimore.
$500; p. Calhoun, of New-Yorlz. $500; H. H.
Rogers Of New York. 300
Lancashire is anxious for more information
ahouL the Norulrop Iooih. II ID belieFeu 'i"' @
deputation fully representative Of the weaving
industry Of that county will shortly proceed to
the United States for the purpose Of seeing this
loom at work and thoroughly inspecting other
improvements in American textile machinery.
In order 10 curtait the cotton output, the
Master Cotton Spinners' Federation. which has
paying membership Of a million spindles'
passed a resolution strongly recommending the
members TO stop factories spinning American
cotton two days a week l. N b.
a STORY OF LORD METHUEN.