New-York tribune., 1903-03-17
THE NEWS Of LONDON.
MACEDONIAN OUTLOOK.
Mf. ChamberLGin's Return - Th'
Case of Whitaker Wright.

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London March IL, 1 a. m.-Reports from
Macedonia are 80 contradictory that all fore
casts are unsafe. MY own advices from soma
POINT TO q transition period OF four or fve weeks,
during which optimistic accounts will be re-
ceived from Turkish sources. It may then be
discovered that the reforms have been inenec-
tive, and that the indignation Of the Bulgarians
cannot be longer restrained. A crisis at the
end Of month is evidently expected in Sofia, as
well as in Belgrade. Sofia at present is the
hothed OF intrigue and unrest Every stranger
is under police surveillance. and he is watched
by spies from hour to hour. Turkish, bulgarian
and Russian officials are employing informers
and receiving reports OF what Ia going on among
the agitators, refugees and revolutionists- War
in the Balkans could not be averted II the
pressure of the Russian and Austrian govern
ments were removed for a single week
The Liberal cheers for the new member for
woolwich were hearty IN the House last even
in5. but could not be converted into & counter
demonstration to the welcome received by Mr..
Chamberlain. The galleries and House were
crowded. and many Liberals Joined the Union
lists in giving him a stirring round OF ap-
piause. MIR. Chamberlain looked thin and over
worked, but his voice was clear and his man
neT characteristic in answering minor ques-
tions There was a touch OF playfulneSs IN
his reference to the new volume of his South
African speeches. from which quotations could
be made against him. That has been the chief
result Of the volume, from which his antagonists
derive Uncessing consolation.
The charge for which the British Government
will ask the extradition OF Whitaker Wright
viii probably be classification of accounts on
specified date when he was managing director
Of the London and Globe group. The weak
point of the extradition proceedings will be the
neglect Of the law officers Of the crown to prose-
cute him at an earlier stage, when the facts
were in evidence before the courts There has
hzzn no fresh evidence, but there has been a
strong agitation by the newspapers against the
inection Of the law officers. who are frely COM
PEELED TO pull themselves together. The neglect
Of the Attorney General and the Solicitor Cen
eraI to take UP the case has perpIexed lawyers.
who were well aware that OF them has
been actively concerned IN prosecuting SINH
Jar offender. They have not seemed convinced
that the resources of the existing British stat
utes justified decisive action against Whitaker
Wright. Extradition proceedings will commit
tnam to a belated prosecution under old stat
utes when barristers agree that thorough re-
vision Of the laws relating to public companies
is urgently needed
Professor Ives sails tomorrow by the Celtic
for America. After making arrangements fer a
comprehensive exhibit OF European art at the
St Louis Fair, ne has been detained in Europe
the force OF circumstances but he resents
the idea that he is neglecting the interests OF
American art and favoring foreigners. He con-
s.ders the American exhibit of paramount
Importance, and has iabored successfully TO Sc
cure IN adequate and representative display
Of the artistic activities of the United States.
His aim has been 10 obtain the most compre
hersive exhibit of cortenpora neous art which
hos ever been witnessed in the Western Heni-
sphere. His work in England has been conducted
these lines. He has been strongly urging
Sir Edward Poynter and the British committee
Tot restrict their exhibit to the work Of Aca-
deTnicians but TO include the Scotch school and
arts and crafts not favored by Burlington
House. Sir Edward Poynter has already
cJred the cooperation Of Walter Crane for
representative show of British arts and crafts.
end il is probable that the doors will be opened
for the new English Art Club well as the
Glasgow school. The interests Of American art
in England left under the direction Of Mt.
Whistler. Joseph Pennel and strong commit
tee Mr.. Ives has worked in a similar spirit in
Paris. Rome. The Hague and other capitals A
symmetrical display of all branches OF contem
Iaraneous art has been the principal object Of
his European mission, and American artists
have been brought :nto line wherever he has
to St. Louis. The British Government is only
allotting 10000 to rhe commission charged with
The organization OF the British section at the
St Louis Fair. The same government spent
I125.VhS at the Paris Exposition in 1900
The German Emperor has embarked on an
other great enterprise. In the intervals OF his
political. diplomatic and theological preoccupa-
lions he has decided reform the German
prose style He has issued order to the
Colonial Department recommending that Off
cial reports should be couched in clear and con-
else form He does not conf1ne himself to gen.
e-alities, but goes into details. With truly i'm
perial audacity he attacks those long and in
Tolved sentences. with subordinate clauses,
which are the delight of the Teutonic author
and tee despair Of the foreign reader. The Ber-
lin correspondent of The Daily Chronicle an
ticipates that the Emperor's action will please
Mark Twain.
A number of Royal Ulster yachtsmen crossed
from Belfast 10 Glasgow last night for the
launch of the Shamrock to-day. Sir Thomas
Lpton's new challenger will be fitted out at
Watt Dock, Greenock, in fortnight.
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