New-York tribune., 1902-10-07
WAR OFFICE UNDER FIRE
A CALL FOR PARTICULARS REGARDING
PETTlCOAT INFLUENCES.
VALUE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY OF THE
ENGLISH CHI RICH - MACEDONIA
BEYOND CONTROL.


BEYOND CONTROL
Especial 70 The ,ysO York Tribune ~ French Cablsn
Copyright; 1902 r, Tho Tribune Associatono
LONDON. oct :. l p. m.-When Sir Michael
Hicks Beach made his ceustic reference 20 the
pressure ~ outside influence upon the War
Ofioe the conclusion generally drawn was that
high society had been protecting some ~ its
favorites. The charge has caused intense irri-
tation I'm Official circles, and there is disposi-
ton on the part of military men in Parliament
20 ask rhe former Chancellor Of the EXchequer
for bin of particulars. MI Brodrick viii he
subjected 20 a cross-examination during the
question hour as soon as Parliament assemblies.
Meanwhile there are rumors that the outside
influence Of which Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
complained was eNerted by society women in
general. and by ona IN particular. IL was noto-
rious during the early months 81 the Boer
that there We're drawing room Cliques favor
ing and opposing certain generals, and that pet-
ticost intrigues We're causing much mischief.
Gossip is now more definite, and mysteries like
the appointment Of General Butler 10 command
an army corps after his failures and incompe-
tency In the field had been demonstrated are at
tributed 70 the influence and intervention of
woman whose prestige was great in Vanity Fair
Talk of a similar nature about the protection
received by Lord Methuen IS irresponsible
While Methuen was Guards general. he was
not a society soldier. but devoted 10 the
service and a hard worker in the field. Butler
had the entire "Aldershot gang and the West
End Of London behind him when he went to
South Africa and his social partisans were fight
ing his battle 10 the end
much pleasanter bit Of gossip is a rumor
that Mr.. Brodrtck Is TO marry the stepdaughter
of well known Judge whose house is noted for
the hospitality offered TO Americans.
The value of the school property Of the Eng
hsh Church has been roughly estimated at f2o-
e000O. Ofhcials connected with the voluntary
school organization whom have consulted place
much higher valuation upon il. They assert
thei O.. buildings and other plant Of the vol
untr' 'ols could not be replaced at an eN-
pend .-ss than f43og0.oo0. Unless this be
q gross oyevaluation II disposes Of the ques-
ton Of compensation which good many con-
troversislsts have raised. No scheme Of pur-
chase will be practicable The most probable
result s compromise Of the question Of con
troll Of denominational schools. with liberation
for every authorized oatechism called for by
parents.
The Macedonian agitation Is RAPIDLY develop
ing into serious and general revolt The Rus
san Government has instructed its ambassador
az Constantinople 70 call the attention OF the
Porte 10 the serious condition OF affairs An the
Balkans, and 10 request that immediate and
adequate steps be taken 20 restore order. IL Is
believed. however. in diplomatic circles here
that Turkey Is unable 10 quen the insurrection,
and II is feared that Russia's interference may
lead 70 unpleasant complications.
There Was a big American demand for coal
on the British markets yesterday. The inquiry
vas chiefly for the cheaper class of coal for
railway manufacturing and domestic purposes
me Welsh market was comparatively quiet but
me North Of England exchanges We're excited.
ano It Was reported that al Newcastle one hun
oree thousand tons we're sold for export - the
United States
"Details are published 81 en- extensive scheme
q eieotricsl equipment which has been adopted
ny the North Eastern Railway Company Tend
ers closed yesterday for the conversion Of forty
one miles Of the oompany's system. This is the
mrs. practical step that has been taken by any
- 'he great English railways 20 supersede steam
locomotion
"e rse In second class passenger rates on the
Auenue liners formally took effect yesterday.
- expected that n will mean an additional
[,S,noO wear for the combination lines and
$4,000 for the cunard.
1npneats Of pig iron from the Middlesbrough
io' 70 the United States during the first nine
ns OF the year exceeded 100000 tons
'St 900 tons IN the corresponding period or
i sno nothing al all in the two preceding
years
on Niifrid Laurier left London yesterday af
'fhoon for Liverpool l. N. r
an WITHDRAWAL OF EDUCATION BILL
london. Oct s-The National Council OF
LNsehoal Free Churches has sent an identical |
"a. /" Premier Balfour. all the members OF
81 muse OF Commons and all the members Of
~ mouse OF Lords appealing for the with
~al OF the Government Education bill
the same time the council has issued
sAiesto 70 Nonoonfornists Offering TO enroll 1
a. Netles on all those who are willing 10 refuse
Pas the school rates
rAScoMMoDATION OF TRAVEL TO AND
r,M oM THE G. A r. ENcAMPMENT AT
Asy. nsiliNSlON PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
trains sos +, arrangements run their regular
uspel " serhelent sections 20 take care Of ths
Mo- washington Limited, leaying New-York an
her kfh-Assr De placed In service Sunday, Oeto-