New-York tribune., 1902-01-02
ROSEBERY CALLS FOR WORK
PUBLIC ATTENTION AGAIN ATTRACTED
TO THE EX-PRENnER.
IcRD MARCUS BEPEsFORD's APPOINTMENT
"A RUSH FOR THE NEW POST
AGE STAMPS
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London. Jan. ,. l a. m-Lord Roseberys
famous Chesterfield speech has been issued in
book form with the following interesting prefa-
tory note by the author:
publish this with much reluctance for it is
Tot a speech, but skeleton. The ordinary
limits Of such an occasion. even though in this
instance shamelessly exceeded allowed no time
= expand or 70 clOthe, so that il is only a bare
coUoquial statement. Such as il is however 7
must issue il myself II would be printed by
others without even the mild supervision that
can afford Let me say another word of the
policy Of the speech apart from its form.
That policy appears to have received a large
need Of general approval but political opinion
10 be effective must be organized. Political en-
ergy must work and intrenCh- / want some of
this spadework on behalf Of this policy. else
the wave Of popular adhesion will be lost in
space.
The only conclusion that can reasonably he
drawn from this note is that, in spite of all
statements to the contrary. Lord Rosebery in
tends 10 follow up the advantage that he
secured at Chesterfield. Il is noteworthy that
his speech is published not a Liberal policy,
but as q national policy.
The appointment Of Lord Marcus Beresford 20
care for the Kings rhoroughbreds is extremely
popular The royal racing stables, after a
period Of enforced rest, VIII it is expected, now
resume their old activity. The King taxes the
his hackneys at Wolferton was probably ar
RANGED 10 make room for breeding thorough
hreds Lord Marcus Beresford Will have the
uanaze cement Of the wolferton stud farm as
well as the Newmarket training stables.
There was tremendous rush yesterday To
obtain specimens Of the new postage stamps
Never before have English stamps had the
picture Of a mans head on them, and everybody
che inc
the profile and head Of the King within
wreath Of laurel and oak surnounted by the i'm
perial crown The artist IS Austrian, Emil
Fuchs and his work has given general salts
faction
In the city quarters which are concerned in
Indian and Chinese banking a great deal of in
terest is taken in the American scheme for the
acquisition OF banking influence in the Far
East. At present the Hong-Kong and Shang-
hal Banking Corporation enjoys monopoly Of
the Chinese banking business.
The first book Of Ophir sketches is published.
William Maxwell who the special corre-
spondent Of The Standard with the royal tour
ISIS. gives in his With the Ophtr Round the
Empire" a picturesque record of impressions
and incidents Of the tour. Writing Of Canada
he says:
and Princess professed astonishment al the
qIIietness Of their reception. After much eX-
pertence in many lands I confess what surprised
ne was the eagerness OF the people.
Canada is congratulated On the progress which
she exhibited last year. The fact that public
deposits IN Canadian banks amount S4O0-
OOOO00 is considered remarkable and The
Morning Post" looks TO the time when the
fertile acres Of the Dominion viii solve the
whole question Of the British food supply. which
is the nightmare of so many jealous politicians
in England Here surely says The Post"
''is room for British capital and energy to solve
q problem not merely Of the greatest impor-
tsnce 10 the internal development OF the Do
uainion. but also 10 the welfare Of the empire.
As a whole its solution would be facilitated by
the conspicuous loyalty Of Canada, whereof 60
many examples have recently been afforded"
Last night Mr.. FrOhman presented at the
Duke Of York's Theatre The Twin Sisters"
Louis y. Parker's translation Of popular Ger
man play by Ludwig FuIda The production
was enthusiastically received. To Miss Lily
Brayton. who interpreted the principal char
acter with much charm and ability.
corded a demonstration Of approval rarely wit
messed in a London theatre, AS the neglected
wife. having 70 win back her husbands love, her
pathOs was tender and true. and when masquer
aiding as the twin sister her comedy de-
ughrful. The piece itself does not carry convic-
ton Il rests entirely upon the resemblance
between two women; but II is interesting. and
Mr.. Frohnan has given the work a beautiful
Italian setting.