New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.
London. July 8.

mors are current The optimists say King Edward
will be quietly crowned six weeks hence, yet Rear
Admiral John c. Watson. who TO have repre-
scented the United States Navy at the browning of
King Edward will return home July u, hoping to
come back for the ceremony, the date of which he
is quite unable TO prognosticate. The court au-
thorities have been consulting the business world
with the view of ascertaining public interests prior
to making any definite arrangements. The proprie-
tor of one Of the largest hotels in London urged
that the beginning of October would suit the
populace best. He pointed out that the King could
not possibly be well enough undertake any cere-
mony until August when society will be shooting
in Scotland. the working classes will be enjoying
their holiday and London will be deserted This
condition prevails up to the end OF September. By
october also hundreds of Americans and others
who are now visiting the Continent will be passing
through the metropolis on their way home. AL
have secured options rooms for the end of
IN anticipate OF seeing the coronation
where about that time. but with little or no
the instance of the government authorities remain
nave been nd de9s yet eft q
coverings these stands once more make the streets
Buildings Ab6ey and Gl the Nafiona
6n s which gb ARE tb bidder by hege o 6to
terrible fright An alarm of fire was sent out from
Abbey. a large number Of engines galloped 10 the
scene but it proved to be false alarm The pre-
mable annex of the Abbey and at the stands about
the Abbey are now redoubled.
SALISBURY ANXIOUS TO RETREAT the
earliest possible moment Lord Salisbury contem-
plates retiring from public life But that
from the affairs Of the empire which he has so
long administered, is not likely to come until after
the coronation, and it may be still further delayed
by now unseen reasons of State politics. During
the last few months the Premier has and
more detached himself from the of Office.
With increasing age his dislike Of publicity and
dread of details which high Office holding involves
have been strengthened into antipathy strong
as to render even the Conservative leaders less
importunate in their demands that he remain
Premier. Those who have recently been brought
into contact with the aged statesman privately
comment his observation-disclosures which is only
overcome by great effort when 1t is absolutely
necessary for him TO deliver public utterance on
a question of importance. Peace in South Africa
having been procured, Lord Salisbury is said TO
consider the browning of the King as the moment
when his services to the nation may most fifty be
ended. One of those intimately associated with
the Premier throughout his political career, more
So perhaps than any other person, said to rep
resentative of The Associated Press to-day:
6TS 5hf can has say se6 ed be nG s
ping more and more away from public life The
reports Of his failing mentality are largely exas-
secret that ne is extremely anxious TO retire. l
announce 4ls determine ton In the immediate fut-
nqei 6Gt fear It Is only matter OF short time
The curiously yelled intimation in The Times"
this morning, when, referring TO the appointment
of schomberg Mcdonnell principal private secre-
tary of Lord Salisbury. to succeed Lord Esher as
said 1T 6uFbt q oTd a 5ar
WiH try 10 ma new seGTTetaryi adding that
to revive the rGm2r Of the PTemeTs resignation
that the oft repeated runor now on the verge Of
becoming fact. The Westminster Gazette" lib
otherwise of The Timess' rumor sadly admits
that II Lord Salisbury retires. it will not bring the
"Unionist party. if Salisbury goes, will probably
Bafour Premier leave Mr.. chamberlain at the
the process which IS called reconstruction. How
long the reconstructed government might last and
change places before the end Of Parliament are
answer"
BRIGHT'S TRIAL AT THE OLD BAILEY
One of the last of the long list historic cases
heard at the Old Bailey, the famous criminal
court, which is rapidly being demolished. is that
of Charles Bright. the civil engineer of Sandusky.
Ohio, who is trial charged with concealing $500
proceedngs All through this week formidabie
array of counsel and witnesses from the United
States and south America congregated In one OF
the few cOurtrooms not yet invaded by the de-
case 1t is expected to go TO the jury July
10 BTights counsel. began his clients defence on
July by submitting volumnous documents and
accounts to prove his clients intricate financial
transactions were legal
THEATRICAL-All the old favorites at the the
aires have had a good week. The chief feature
was the number OF special maunees, ana at the
conclusion of the performance, receptions of the
Colonial Premiers. After next week the theatres
will begin to close David Garrick." at Wynd-
hams; "Paoh and Francesca" at the st. Jamess;
The Gay Lord QueX,' at the Duke of York's, and
Caste" at the Haymarket, all will be withdrawn
by July II.
At the music. halls Lame de Pougey and Otero
are attracting large crowds.
YOUNG AMERICAN PRIZE wINNER.-Francis
MacMen sixteen-year-old vionist, from Mari
eta. Ohio. the first prize at the annual con-
test of the Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music.
This also secures for the young American the
Van Hal prize of 52S francs about 800. The jury
added that MacMillen showed the greatest dis
tinction' The Brussels press rather wrought
up the juvenile American winning the coveted
honor. and the suggestion made that the COM
petition in future be limited 10 Belgians. The
critics however. frankly characterize the boy
exceptional player.
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