New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-10-05
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF,

COURTESIES TO AMERICAN OFFICERS
King Edward is particularly interested in the pres
ence of the American Generals Corbin and Young
in England, and, if possible he hopes 70 meet them
and General Wood when the latter arrives mere.
In the time The Associated Press learns that
MS majesty has sent special word from Scouahu
that all attentions shall be shown the visiting gen
erals while they are in London. The King mas or
dered that if the visitors care to go over WINDSOR
Castle all the private apartments therein shall oe
thrown open and that equerry shall accompany
them over the castle. These especial marks OF
King Edwards friendliness due. to no little ex-
tent. to the accounts given by the British generals
returning from the German manCeuvIes of the ex-
IRENE frendlness which existed between the Amer
former exhibited toward the latter on many ocGa
Slons King Edward has caused General Kelly
Kenny. who was one of the British generals that
attended the manoeuvres, TO inform General CoTDlh
circumstances. The royal hospitality win be ae-
entertained by War Secretary Brodrick. Earl Rob
erts and other Leading Englishmen. while Am6as-
French al 4idershot for few days. where he will
have an Opportunity Of judging the Innovations
of the First Army Corps.
THE CHOLERA IN PANAY.-When asked re-
garding the large number of deaths from cholera
at Iloilo. Island Of Panay. General Young said:
that M be merely t s sPea, but CHOLERA se 6
break several years prior to the american "a 0eGg
than In '' any other month and that the epidemic
thereafter quickly died out This is hopeful sign.
tions were taken Cholera and malaria are GER
The Filipino is an almost hopeless person to do
anything with. BY compulson only can he be COM
epidemics, ] always made it court martial OF;
IsRGs t9T snsed men 70 qr Is OTu DDfo
bars. IL those two simple measures would only be
or fever In the Philippines After while, when
they see their fellow natives dying like flies and
tons fit and well they may profit by he example
RHi aT the to & Of b ae gnd ted and i sSd
drink water therefrom until American rifles make
such a proceeding dangerous The task or intro
enough. but IL is twice as difBcHlt in the philip
shall be able TO stamp such alarming outbreaks
sgs Ghafrss efI h charge S esTIa3iy Ct the
ALFONSO MAY VISIT AMERICA-A member
OF the Spanish Ministry. in England, who was
asked regarding the reiterated rUmors OF Franco
Spanish alliance. in conjunction with Spain's In
creased naval programme said TO a representative
Of The Associated Press:
There Is absolutely no such movement on foot.
thoush the reports on the subject are n interest
father the thought" At the present moment we
are taking large Leaf from Americas diplomatic
with ali parts ~ tbe WS5r ne e Ha s1atn
watchword that to accomplish successfully the lat
ter We must be excellent friends with the other
plimentary to the degree OF success we have al
ready achieved in that direction. However so far
motives involved. For various reasons many
is pro-French in ali matters relating 20 North AZ
rica That portion OF the world recently has been
az Paris. and II would not be surprising II some OF
sstf5eSp rePCTts ha9 INSPIRATION must ee
ther interests in North Africa are Identical
We nave troubles or our OWL and We are not look
I sincerely trust the Duke Of veragua Cdarine
SilnlsIerl WI Pc a2le 70 carry out naval policy
quate 70 protect our commerce. That is the sole
96Jectye OF the progressiye naval policy When
seaboaTd the tnadequacy OF the former is palpabe
binary ede1c5 y na syes F s5d
sense. Re has all boys natural desire to see
until he has visited every province OF Spain and
13s come In contact With all classes Of his subjects
lheTeai'fT ne Is likely TO visit one or two foreign
courts His majesty Is extremely anxious see
che to the Pscaess IF The e AmereaH MneT
az Ma9md ana The expressions voiced by the Amer
IS now nothing but the most friendly feeling In
Spain toward that country
GILBERT CONSCIENCE sTRICKEN-wuIiam
5 Gilbert. the dramatist appeared shs week in the
light OF conscience stricken motorist anxious 20
reform others. He wrote to Tine Times confess
Ing 10 having run down a clergyman and urg-
ing more strict regulations for and drivers
Thereupon came shoaI OF letters from prominent
motorists. including Leopold de RothschiId and Ad
miral Sir Richard Hamilton. declaring that Mr.
a
be made peg on which 20 hang further restrie-
tons on this already overpersecuted form OF
am lsemsnt-" Mr.. Gilbert replied sticking 20 his
guns. and ELECTED much sympathy from non
motorists. among whom was Lord Ribblesdale /
who' with sero-comic pathos worthy OF Mr. Gilbert
himself, described the terror which, thanks to
the NOISY, reckless motors now assas him when
ne endeavors 10 pilot his children. Miss Diana and
streets. The general gist OF the controversy indi
CateS a desire on the part OF Leading public men,
legislation dealing with ali phases Of motoTing
II this connection. II Is announced that Rudyard
Corps being got up by the war Office The corps
disposal
SOCIAL NOTES.-President Roosevelts sister
Mrs Douglas: Robinson. among the prominent
Americans who visited the United States Embassy
this week She is staying with friends in the
try. and expects to start for home In the middle
OF the month.
Mrs. Mackay is now at Zurich. Switzerland. |
where she has gone after i've weeks at Maui |
helm, Hesse IL Is said that she is in much better
health. and will shortly proceed TO Paris and |
thence 10 New-YcTk at the beginning of November |
The majority OF the well known American visitors /
are now in Scotland shooting The Bradley Mar
are having a continual round OF house parties. |
which are largely attended
moral october there will probably be a great ex-
odus from the north in authorization OF a brilliant /
season in LOndon where the Prince and Princess |
OF Wales have already taken up their residence.
TO BREAK UP A DE5TROYER-The Admiralty |
has decided break up the torpedo boat destroyer
Wolf at Portsmouth, with the object of discover |
Ing wherein lies tho weakness which has led to so 1
many mishaps and disasters In the OF these |
craft during the present year The Wolf. which /
was launched In 1897 AT of 81 ESQ CO., has been
placed In a specially fitted drydock while awaiting
the costly operation The steel cradles will first /
removed amideliUS. tba will