New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-06
MARKETS REMAIN DULL.
PRICES ABROAD LITTLE AFFECTED BY
THE ELECTIONS IN AMERICA.
CREDIT GIVEN TO THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AND NEWS OF LONDON.


AND NEWS OF LONDON
Especial TO The New-York Tribune by French cabie1
ICopyrght; 1902: By The Tribune ASsociation-l
London, Nov. a.. / a. m.-The American cleo
tions have not exercised any appreciate influ-
ence upon the stock markets. These have re-
manned duh and stagnant. There had been no
speculative buying or selling of American
stocks in anticipation Of the results of the cleo
tons and such changes as were recorded at
the close OF the market merely reflected quota
tiOns from New-York.
Mr. Roosevelt is credited with having deliv-
cred the Republican party from a popular re-
action by his courage in taking up at a critical
time a strong attitude respecting trusts and in
settling the coal strike. One or two commenta-
tors infer that his influence VIII be increased.
although the party majority in the House may
be reduced. and that the cause of rational tariff
revision may be aided by the appointment Of
a commission and the adoption Of reciprocity
arrangements with Canada, Cuba and other
countries.
The elections in America have, on the whole.
attracted comparatively little attention here.
The reason is explained by The Daily Tele-
graph" as follows:
The time was. and not very long ago. when
English sympathy was cast on the side Which
seemed more friendly, perhaps even less
unfriendly. this country. on more than one
occasion the suspicion that this or that party
in America was favored by British public opin-
ion was damaging 10 its prospects OF success
To-day. fortunately, different is the mutual
sentiment that Englishmen have no national
America. since it is not likely that sensible
Democrats or sensible Republicans would wish
10 disturb the existing cordially OF the rela-
tions between the two great English-speaking
countries That being the case the interest
taken in the contest just concluded follows in
dvidual afinities rather than national sympa-
thies.
The prevailing impression is that President
Roosevelt won the victory for the Republican
party. and it is generally anticipated that the
elections foreshadow the prospect Of more
liberal tariff
The Morning POSTS" Berlin telegram shows
that the German Government is endeavoring 10
make the proposed withdrawal of troops from
shanghai the occasion for esta blishing some
special right. title or claim Of Germany in re-
gard TO the basin of the River Yang-tse- The
British Government has not yet assented to the
proposed arrangement, and The Morning Post
rightly asserts that in this attitude the govern
rnent Will have the firm support of all parties
except those that are habtually on the side Of
Great Britain's rivals
The announcement that Germany has taken
active measures to secure adequate representa-
tion at the ST. Louis Fair Will probably sufiice
10 stimulate the energies Of the sluggish Brit
ish Government IN the same direction. Sew
eral journals contend that Great Britain ought
not to be oVershadowed at ST. Louis by power
which has been making deliberate efforts TO
command American sympathy at the expense Of
England The work Of Generals Corbin and
Young in enlisting foreign support for the fair.
both IN Berlin and London, was most effective
Secretary Chamberlain Is overwhelmed with
invitations 10 farewell dinners and luncheons,
but is begging off under the plea of heavy work
in preparing for his journey and mission TO
South Africa. Always a persistent and system
attic worker, he is calling upon the clerical
force in the Colonial ONCE for precise informa-
ton respecting the long series Of African ques-
tions SO that he can be ready 10 discuss every
matter brought TO his attention
The arrangement by which the English lines
in the Atlantic shipping combination preserve
their nationality is looked upon here with sus-
picion. The ST Jamess Gazette" says the
British organization is still overshadowed by
the larger ..Morgan-atic Alliance" and its in
dependence viii probably out to be Of a
strictly limited nature.
Punch endeavors to sum up the London
tube" question in cartoon. Morgan's and
Yerkes's dogs are hghting. while the Lon
don County Council dog. with the remark.
My bone, I think" takes possession OF
the bone Of contention. which is labelled
London Electric Railways The picture
can scarcely he said 10 describe the situa-
tion with eAactness. The County Council has
found itself unable 70 frame tube" bill in
time TO insure discussion Of the scheme in Par
lament at the next session, and it has fallen
back upon the eXpedient of praying for the ap-
pontment of a commission 10 report whether
harmonious underground railway system can
be arranged. Mr. 1erkes says he would vel
come supervision by a central authority Of all
schemes for extending railway communication
in London. He thinks the present system
horrible one.
Saint Sa6ns reappeared at the piano last night
IN ST. Jamess Hall before a crowded house. be-
ing assisted in the concert by Madame Kirkby
Lunn and Messrs Mossel and Ketelby.
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