New-York tribune., 1902-05-15
A MANSION HOUSE FUND.
MIR. CHAMBERLAIN ASKS THE LORD
MAYOR TO OPEN ONE.
AN IMPERIAL EXHIBIT-MR. CARNEGIE
REMARKS TO THE wORSHIPFUL
PLUMBERS.
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PLUMBERS.
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Especial The Tribune by French Cable.l
London, May Is. / a. MAS a result or the
official report of the destruction OF life ana prop
erty on st. Vincent Mr. Chamberlain has writ
ten to the Lord Mayor of London asking MN 10
open Mansion House fun1 for the relief OF the
sufferers in that British colony. There is sure
to be hearty response to the Lord Mayors
appeal, but the newspa pers. irrespective OF
party. are hoping that the government will yet
take Some measures to help in the relief OF the
people of Martinique. On the spot everything
that can be done in the way OF succor is being
done promptly. regardless of differences OF ma
tiorality- Mr. Balfour's official hesitation Is
looked upon humiliating. His homage TO the
great god precedent so ardently worshipped by
British oficialdom, is treated with ridicule by
his own supporters in the press. II is admitted
that it is not usual TO vote public money on
occasions of disaster, but the First Lord of the
Treasury is reminded that it is also not usual
for such fearful and widespread destruction to
happen, even in volcanic districts.
Lord Charles Beresford's personal explanation
in the House of Commons last evening has left
very unfavorable impression. He allowed the
Admiralty for a long time 10 think that his let
ter dealing with the Mediterranean Squadron
silent until his command was drawing to a close.
and then only spoke through another, whom he
left bear the burden Of the indiscretion.
A Brussels telegram states that Mr.. Morgans
delegates are negotiating for the Incorporation
Of all the shipping lines between Antwerp and
Central America and South America in the
ocean trust The statement is Teasserted that
some arrangement has been arrived at between
Mr.. Morgan and the Manchester Ship Canal.
and yesterday stocks of the Great Central Rail-
way. which has its headquarters in Manchester.
rose sharply on the rumors connecting IL with
the shipping combination.
Mr.. Morgan's London railway schemes not
going ahead satisfactorily. One of them had
yesterday to he withdrawn. and others are still
awaiting Parliamentary sanction. Mr.. Yerkess
proposals for tubes connecting with the electric
District Railway have likewise not yet been ap-
proved
Tom Tavor's sterling old comedy, Still
Waters Run Deep" was revived for a brief sea
son by Charles Wyndham last night.
The north gallery of the Imperial Institute is
filled with the gifts and addresses received
by the Prince and Princess OF wales during
their recent visit 10 the Kings domnons beyond
the seas. There are 541 addresses in all or
seventy-six more than Queen Victoria received
on the occasion Of the Diamond Jubilee. They
engraved or written on every conceivable
material, from pure gold and silver, palm leaves
and satin. down 10 one from Grand Fall, Can
ada. which contains about twenty lines Of words
OF welcome typewriter a small sheet Of
paper without any ornament whatever. The
most valuable presents are the gifts OF women,
Premier Laurier's speech in the Dominion
Parliament the commercial relations between
England and the colonies has attracted a good
deal Of attention here. Liberal politicians fore
a complete revolution in Englands fiscal
system. ard are consequently somewhat
easy. What they ask is Mr Chamberlain go
ing 10 discuss with the Colonial Premiers? And
what has he led them 10 expect?
Mr.. Carnegie paid visit 10 the Guildhal yes
terday afternoon TO receive the freedom of the
Plumbers Company. and the presentation was
made the occasion Of interesting ceremony
in the Council Chamber. The main feature Of the
proceedings was Mr. Carnegie's speech. The new
Worshipful Plumber proved in excellent form
What he had to say about the united flag which
flies from all his own fagstars-the Union Jack
on one side and the Stars and Stripes on the
other-was particularly appreciated He made
happy reference, also. 10 the inscription on the
Guildhall statue OF Pitt: He lived with uaos-
tentation and died poor" That the doc
trine he heartily agreed with He objected
no vever. to be called a philanthropist AS one
who might fairly call himself representative
of both branches OF the Anglo-Saxon race. he
dwelt the deep Indebtedness of the new coun-
try to the old, and looked forward to the time
when the relations between them would be
warmer and closer. If that were possible,
than al present Mrs. Carnegie. who accom-
panied her husband. received an extremely
cordial greeting