New-York tribune., 1902-07-24
RIGHTS OF TRADES UNIONS.
IMPORTANT SUIT NOW GOING ON IN
ENGLAND
THE NEW cABINET-MR. WHISTLER IMPRov-
ING-sILyERSMITHS' EXHIBITION
A COTTON SYNDICATE.
Copyright; 1902: By The Tribune Association,

Especial to The New-Yorl1 Tribune by French CabeD
London July "a, a. m-The organized Eng
lish trades as they have become rich have been
exposed to attack by the employers in the courts
The Taf Dale and other recent decisions have
established the principle that trades unions can
be held responsible for breaches of law and be
compelled TO pay damages collectively for the
acts Of individual members. A fresh applica-
tion Of this principle is sought in an important
action brought by the colliery firms against the
Miners Federation, which has membership of
over hundred and twenty-five thousand
This case. in which Rufus Isaacs for the work
ingmen is pitted against Sir Edward Clarke is
suit for damages from the cessation of work
at the colleries for four successive days under
the orders Of the federation It is attracting
much attention. since decision in favor of the
employers in the courts would complete the rec
ord of full financial responsibility of the Fed
Grated Labor Union for the acts of its officers
sven when no aggressive action such as picket
ing is taken. and nothing more serious than the
stopping Of work for a few extra HOLIDAYS has
been ordered These litigations are of critical
importance TO labor unions. since they involve
the risk that every strike will be followed by
demands for damages and the exhaustion of
the savings Of the workers in reimbursing the
employers losses.
The Cabinet meeting has been followed by the
EUH4OI IIldl 1dlcnael tdlckS-Beach has been
urged to withdraw his resignation. The Prime
Minister is embarrassed without doubt bv the
strong support which three or four second rate
men are receiving for the office Of Chancellor Of
the Exchequer, and may find 1t easier TO take
the oflce himself than TO disappoint several
factions The reconstruction Of the Cabinet
viii await the Kings convenience
There was large dinner party of over forty
So+
ing days in London Of the visit of Mr. Reid and
Mrs. Reid fully taken up by social engage
ments.
Dispatches received by Heinemann from Hol-
land assert that Mr.. Whisters condition is less
critical than was indicated in the earlier re-
ports, and that he is slowly mending well
known painter who saw him a short time ago
tells me that he looked strangely old and
shrunken, in spite Of his CHEEKY faith in his
own wiry youthfulness.
The charity exhibition of slversmith's work
OF European origin at Buckingham Gate has
been doubled in interest by various enlarge
ments. and has been reopened for the benefit
of Great ormond Street Hospital for Sick Chill
dren. It is wonderful display of English and
Continental silver, contributed from the plate
chests Of the Oldest country and town houses
rather than from the colleges and corporations.
The collection has been made mainly through
the energy Of Mrs Adair. Cora Countess Straf-
ford. Mrs. L. V. Harcourt and Mrs. Burns. ].
Pierpont Morgan's Gutmann collection of
Renaissance silver from Augsburg and Nurem-
berg is exhibited for the first time in England.
The collections in the jewel rooms are modern,
but gorgeous.
New-York dispatches reporting that a syndi-
cate of American cotton growers is endeavoring
n IL iSh mill
some confirmation in Manchester. 1t appears
that correspondence has been passing between
representative Of an American syndicate and the
owners Of q number Of private concerns in the
Oldham district. Negotiations are not yet COM
pleted, and it remains TO be seen whether the
American invaders will pay the price which has
been asked. There is considerable opposition
70 the proposal Of the cotton spinners' fedora
tion to bring about a general short time move
ment in Lancashire.
A private meeting OF the principal sharehold-
ers OF the Lyceum Theatre Company was held
yesterday to consider the position brought
about by the County Councils condemnation of
Sir Henry Irv1ng's playhouse. No decision was
reached. The license held by the management
holds good only until September %. and the
authorities have refused to extend the term
corded for carrying out the projected alterations
Apparently nothing the theatre which
has been made famous by Sir Henrys genius
The Daily Express" says thatithas been as
certained that the Morgan trust combination
with the White Star, the Dominion and other
lines is not accomplished.
A large and fashionable congregation wit
messed the marriage at st. Georges Hanover
Square yesterday, OF Major Charles Hall, of the
3d Battalion of the Oxfordshire Light Infantry,
and Mrs Albert Stevens, Of Long Island, the
eldest daughter Of Judge John r. Brady. The
bride was given away by Mr. Choate.
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CABLE PLANS TO BE CARRIED OUT.