New-York tribune., 1902-07-09
A GAY SCENE AT HENLEY.
HOUSEBOATS LINE THE BANK
OF THE THAMES.
TITUS WINS HIS RACE-THE SHIPPING
COMBINATION-DATE OF THE
CORONATION
CORONATION.
Copyright. 1902. By The Tribune Association,

CORONATION.
Copyright; 1902: Tribune Azsoeationl
Especial to The Nep-York Tribune by French
London. July O. 1 a. m-The Henley Regatta
yesterday Of the most beautiful water
scenes imaginable. One bank of the river was
lined almost continuously from the bridge to
Temple Island with houseboats converted into
gardens Thousands of punts skiffs and launches
moved up and down the course. Households were
more numerous and more artistically decorated
than usual. and there larger and gayer
fotiIa. The gowns of the women we're mainly
of white, pink or blue muslin, and were simpler
and more graceful than usually seen at
Henley. Phyllis Court and Clubland were filed
with visitors. and the river spectacle. with it's
environment of verdant meadows and woodland.
of enhancing beauty and variety.
There were thirteen races in perfect weather.
The Leander crew. which ordinarily secures the
Grand Challenge Cup easily, will be forced TO
work for it this week. 1t won the first heat
from Kingston comfortably but the Argonauts.
from Toronto. made hetter time in the second
heat, which was taken in most wOrbmanlike
way from University College, Oxford
C. s. Titus of New-YOrk, squirting midway in
the course was three lengths ahead in his finish
in a heat for the Diamond Souls. but his time
was so much behind that of the winners of
other heats that his success in the final round
seems unlikely.
There was a large attendance of American.
and Canadian visitors Timothy Woodruff was
with Sir Thomas Upton and large party.
There was considerable speculation in ths.
House Of Commons lobby last night with re-
gard TO ]. P. Morgan's offer TO the British Ad-
miraIty Mr.. Arnold-Forster stated definitely
that Mr.. Morgan had offered to place certain
British ships in the shipping combination at the
disposal of the Admiralty for the next nifty
years. but he declined to communicate the de-
tails to the House Mr.. Pirrie. when questioned
the other day on this topic by the Steamship
Subsidies Committee simply shrugged his
shoulders. but it is clear from the Admiralty
Secretary's statement that the proposal is now
under consideration. and, as it has not been
promptly declined, some members or the Com
mons are convinced that it's terms must be OF
a tempting nature. AT the same time, they con-
slider it to be beneath dignity OF the greatest
sea power in the world to be dependent upon
another nation for cruisers
Lord SeIborne, in the House of Lords. said
that the American people had perfect right
TO a full share of the Atlantic trade, and that
it was to England's interest that they should
have it, and that the British Government. ac-
cordngly, would not be jealous of the Ameri-
can marine The Atlantic trade ought not TO
be almost a British monopoly; but he added
with some significance that Englishmen could
not afford 10 see themselves squeezed out alto
gether
Meanwhile. there is apparently no limit to
shipping schemes Sir Christopher Furness only
two or three weeks ago acquired controlling
interest in the Gulf Line. Now it is said he has
Just secured four Clan steamers. with the in
tention of developing the existing service Of
Furness, Witty & Co. between London and
Halifax.
Contradictory statements are made respecting
the coronation. a prominent court official has
told his intimate friends that the ceremony
at the Abbey will take place on August l.
The understanding in the lobbies of Parliament
is that the session will be adjourned at the
end of the first week in August until the third
week Of October, when the coronation will take
place.
The death OF the Earl of Arundel, the Duke
of Norfok's only son. deprives the King mo-
nentariIy of the advice and cooperation Of the
Earl Marshal who is the chief manager of the
coronation function
Mr. Reid and Mrs. Reid are in London again.
after pleasant visits at Broughton Castle and
Osterley Park. Lord and Lady Lansdowne took
luncheon with them yesterday, Admirals
Crowninshield and Watson. ex-senator Cameron
and Mrs. Cameron being among the Americans
invited TO meet them. There was also large
dinner in the evening at Brook House for
Americans who had been entertaining the Amer
lean Special Ambassador. The Prince and
Princess of Wales last evening entertained at
dinner at St. James's Palace the Colonial
Preriers and other representatives Of the colo
nies now in England.
The annual dinner Of the Hardwicke Society
at the Hotel Cecil last night was a brilliant
one II was attended by all the leaders OF the
English bar, and America was represented by
Justice Bartlett and Don Nj. Dickinson The
colonial premiers to have been present
but they could not attend. owing to their en-
gagement with the Prince and Princess OF
Wales Mr.. Dickinson. in proposing the bench
described in graphic language the scene on the
Campania when the news arrived by wireless
telegraph of the illness of the King.
A magnificent collection of jewels and plate
which is to fill of the stalls at the corona
ton bazar view yesterday. The finest
contribution toward the display of plate is that
lent by j. PierpOnt Morgan IL comprises
large number of masterpieces of the Renais-
sance the value Of most of them being
reckoned in thousands of pounds. There is a
statuette Diana on a stag. which when filed
with liqueur travels about the table by means
Of ClOckwOrk- i. N L.
RESULTS OF THE RACES.