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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Lord Palmerston Dismissed.

Wien, little more than twelve
months later. Lord PaImerstcn. in
spite Of these peremptory orders of his
sovereign. took upon himself to notify
Napoleon III On the morrow Of the
sanguinary coup d'etat" at Paris that
Great Britain recognized the new French
government. without having consulted
the Queen. or obtained her sanction and
approval. she exercised her constitu-
tional right Of summarily Diminishing
him from the secretaryship OF state for
foreign affairs. although he was al the
time the most popular minister of the
crown. ald possessed of a large fol-
lowing in parliament
This jealousy OF the prorogative of the
Crown in the matter OF foreign rala-
tions manifested by Queen Victoria
served to prevent an outbreak OF W.
between this country and England at he
time OF the Trent difficulty. a little
over forty years ago. The foreign min
lister and the cabinet had drafted dis
patch for transmission 10 the American
Government which would inevitably have
led to hostilitles.
Fortunately fl had 10 be sent TO Wind
sor for approval Although the Queen
was watching by her husbands death
bed at the time. she nevertheless man
aged 10 give It her attention. and to
subject it 10 such radical alterations as
to completely deprive Il Of its offensive
character. transforming il from an i'm
perative demand for redress into a cour-
teous appeal 20 the sense OF Justice OF
valued friend
King Edward continues in his mothers
footsteps in this respect. For many
years before her death he had taken the
trouble 10 initiate himself into all the
phases OF England's foreign policy by
having duplicate OF every dispatch chat
reached the foreign Office forwarded TO
him Immediately on it's arrival in Down
ing Street. And to this day no foreign
dispatch reaches the secretary of state
for foreign affairs without the King be-
ing made Immediately aware Of its con-
tents. while no dispatch is sent of by
Lord Lansdownc without having prevl-
ously secured his approval.
Indeed fl may be questioned whether
the Kings control OF England's foreign
policy is not even more effective than
that OF his mother For his relations
with foreign rulers are more intimate
while he is in much closer touch with
the foreign ambassadors and ENJOYS ac-
credited to his court.
Inasmuch as the keynote Of his for
eign policy is the strengthening of the
ties OF friendship between England and
the United States, This country has no
reason 10 regret his apparently least
known prerogative. OF which the most
recent exercise has been the steps
which he has taken to cause the wretch
ed Venezuelan imbroglio to be brought
TO speedy conclusion, even at a heavy
pecuniary sacrifice TO England
EX-ATTACHE
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the rights OF the sovereign to the con-
duct Of foreign policy
II says that the Queen thinks fl right
IN order TO prevent any mistake for the
future. TO explain what she expects from
the foreign secretary. She requires that
ne VIII distinctly state what he pro
poses in a given case in order that the
Queen may know as distinctly to what
she has given her royal sanction Hav-
ing once given her sanction 10 meas
ure, she viii not allow il to be al
tered or modified by the minister. such
an act she must consider as failure
in sincerity toward the crown. and lust
ly 20 be visited by the exercise Of her
constitutional right of dismissing that
minister.
she expects TO be kept informed of
what passes between him and the foreign
ENJOYS and governments before import
ant decisions are taken based upon that
intercourse. TO receive the foreign dis
patches IN good time. and TO have the
drafts for her approval sent TO her in
sufficient time to make herself acquaint-
ed with their contents before they must
be sent off"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Cession Of Land.

This agreement therefore comprised
the actual ccssion of British territory
that is 10 say. an island which had been
English for a hundred years or more
20 n foreign sovereign. Yet Lord Sails
bury neither asked the authorization Of
parliament before. nor it's sanction af-
ter. the conclusion OF the treaty. Had it
not been that the application OF the
great seal was necessary to the latter
it is doubtful whether he would have
taken the lord high chancellor into his
confidence.
In the same way Lord Salisbury when
foreign minister consulted no one save
his venerable sovereign. on the subject
OF his agreement with the Kaiser. where
by he abandoned to Germany the rights
which England possessed in Samoa. he
did not even show sufficient considera-
tion for the feelings CT MS countrymen
to make the announcement OF the ar
rangement himself. but permitted the
first news about the affair to reach them
from Berlin. To this moment the En-
Ellsh people have been left in the dark
as to the exact character and extent OF
the quid pro quo which they have re-
ceived from the Kaiser in this affair.
Moreover. although everyone is aware
that some sort OF an understanding has
existed between Germany and England
for nearly i've years past with regard 10
the ultimate disposition OF Delagoa Bag.
and the future control of the Dark Con-
tinent. yet no one in England excepting
King Edward. Lord Salisbury. his sue
cessor as foreign minister. Lord Lans-
downe. and possibly the premier. Arthur
Balfour. are aware of it's nature and
stipulations.
No more striking demonstration could
be given than this of the extent OF the
British sovereign's prerogatives in all
matters relating to foreign policy. In
Spain. which is considered as a country
enjoying a far smaller degree OF consti-
tutional rights and of democratic pre-
negatives than England. the monarch
cannot ALLEVIATE Spanish territody with
out the sanction or the Cortes But IN
Great Britain King Edward may. with
out consulting anyone save his foreign
minister. who is responsible TO him
not to parliament-dispose OF English
territory TO a foreign country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
The Constitutional Attitude.

The constitution takes the ground that
IL is Impossible that the individuals OF
the state, in their collective capacity can
transact the affairs Of their state with
another community equally numerous as
themselves. InPthe sovereign. therefore.
as in a center. all the rays OF the people
are united. and form by that union a con-
sistency. splendor. and power that make
the monarch respected by foreign cOun-
tries
What is done by the royal authority
with regard to foreign powers is there
fore tire act Of the whole nation. and is
binding upon the latter. whatever agree
ments. whatever treaties or arrangements
the sovereign may make with a foreign
state no other power in the empire. not
even parliament can legally delay. resist
or arnuL''
This is a principle OF British constitu-
tional law that will be found set forth in
the most explicit manner in most of the
standard works dealing with English
constitutional history. Under the cir
cumstances il is amazing that any mis-
conception should prevail with regard to
the matter. especially by those who affect
10 write with authority about the ques-
tion IN the English press.
The only means which the nation has
OF expressing its disapproval OF any con-
ventiOn made by the sovereign with a
foreign power is to impeach in parlia-
rnent the minister of the crown who is
belicyed to have advised the monarch
from criminal motives. 20 conclude
agreements derogatory 10 the honor and
interest OF the people" But this i'm
peaciment. while il may lead 20 the pun
ishment OF the minister In question-Lord
STAFFORD suffered death on the scanold as
the result Of his impeachment for indoors
ing one OF the acts of King Charles L
in no way affects the validity OF the
agreement condemned by parliament. nor
in any way annuis IL.
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The Nation Content.

Moreover, the people as a general
rule are content to have it so. convinced
that whatever the sovereign and his
secretary OF state have done in the mat
ter has been accomplished for the good
Of the nation. and that although neither
the purpose nor the guild pro quo may
be apparent at the time. yet in the
long run the British empire will lose
nothing in the bargain.
Occasionally there have been foreign
ministers who have failed TO show
themselves sufficiently mindful Of the
English sovereign's prerogatives in this
matter OF foreign relations. A notable
instance was Lord Palmerston. who was
repeatedly called TO account by Queen
Victoria in this connection. In order
TO make matters quite clear she address
cd TO the prime minister memorandum
written in her own hand. dated from
Osborne on August u. 1850. and which
remains historic, setting forth as it does
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

years OF the reign Of queen Victoria. As
foreign minister. he directed the inter
national relations Of the British empire.
under the supervision of the Queen.
without the slightest regard to the
wishes or views of anyone save his SOW
orOirn.
Thus he took no one, save The lord
chancellor into his confidence. when
some twelve years ago, without the
slightest warning, ne suddenly mad"
l-rown that ne had a short time pre-
viOusly concluded. with the sanction Of the
Queen. and I'm her name. an arrangement
With the present Kaiser. whereby he
coded TO the latter the Island OF Heligo-
land. which is near the mouth OF the
Eibe. and within striking distance of the
coast OF Prussia. in return for Ger
u,aGy's abandonment of the rights which
she had until then enjoyed. of a joint
rrctectorate with Great Britain over the
aultanate Of Zanzibar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
KING EDWARD IN CONTROL.
Engands the of Her Foreign Relations
the Crown
EngIand'S Constitution

There has been such a vast amount OF
discussion in the English newspapers as
well as in the Continental and the
American press with regard TO the al
legged responsibility of King Edward for
Great Britain's cooperation with Ger
many in the Venezuelan imbrogIio. the
consensus OF opinion being to the eff
feet that he has been guilty OF uncon-
stitutiOnal conduct in bringing his in
fluence 20 bear urOn Lord Lansdowne
The secretary OF state for foreign at
fairs. in the matter. that IL may be just
as we'll 10 explain his status in conncc-
tion with the affair
Assuming by way OF hypothesis that
the combined action of England and
Germany in South American waters has
been brought about by an understand
ing between Edward VII and William II
Effected in the latter's stay at Sandring-
ham last November. the King has in no
sense OF the word exceeded any or the
limitations which have been placed upon
the crown by the constitution.
The conduct OF the international re-
lations OF the British empire il must
thoroughly be Understood, is vested not
in parliament, not in the cabinet. but
IN the crown. IL is the prerogative of
the sovereign. and the Widespread i'm
preston which prevails that the foreign
policy OF the nation is just as much
subject 10 legislative control. and in
need Of parliamentary sanction as the
internal administration OF the United
Kingdom. is altogether erroneous.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
MacpoweIl's Recital.

Edward Mcdowell. tho distinguished
pianist-composer. will come TO Washing
ton March s for recital at the Co
lumbia Theater. The program viii con
sist OF three numbers by Rameau. era
zioli. and Beethoven. respectively. while
the other selections will be original
compositions OF Mr.. Mcdowell The
composer viii, OF course. illustrate his
meaning as no other musician is capa-
bic OF doing. and the result is antici-
pated with interest not only by Mr.. Mac
Dowell's admirers, but by the musical
public generally.
The recital next month viii prove enc
or the rarest treats o. the present mu-
steal season as the composer is held in
high esteem here and throughout the
music world II has been a long time
since he was heard locally. and though
he comes al what may be deemed the
end or the musical season. he is assured
OF hearty welcome at the Capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Require the Great Seal.

Full-fiedged treaties require TO be
stamped with the great seal Of England.
tho keeper OF which IS the lord high
chancellor. invariably a member OF the
cabinet, as well as OF the house OF lords.
But where international agreements OF
minor Importance are concerned. such as
Tor instance the one with regard to the
cooperation with Germany in the vene-
zuelan question. the signature Of the sec
Rotary OF state for foreign affairs. either
alone or in conjunction with that OF the
sovereign. will have been sufficinet
No better illustration Of the absolute
independence OF the sovereign from all
legislative control and interference In
foreign matters can be cited than for fur
nished by Lord Salisbury in the closing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Mark Hambourg's Farewell.

Mark Hamburg. the great Russian
pianist. viii APPEAR az the Lafayette
Opera House on Thursday afternoon In
piano recital This artist was here
earlier in the season as soloist with
the Philadelphia Orchestra. and the con-
cert viii be remembered as one Of the
most delightful that Washington has had
this season. As pianist Hamburg
takes front rsnk. He is one OF the
best pianists that have been i'm washing
ten in many years, and his playing with
the orchestra created the utmost en-
thusiasm. The coming recital will
show this artist at his best. and the
program is made mp of most interesting
selections Since last here Hamburg
has been playing almost constantly in
the larger cities In the East and middle
West.
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ular monthly meeting next Thursday
evening IL Will be in charge Of the
Rev. Father Buckley The special music
is a feature OF these services, and an
attractive program has been arranged
for by Miss Jennie Glennan. orgauist
and director of st. Matthews choir At
the offertory Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir-
CliG. will sing 20. Divine Redeemer. -
with violin obligatO, the latter Being
played by Prof. Anton Kaspar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Organ Recital at St. Johns.

The fifth season Of public Lenten or
gan recitals at st. Johns Church.
Lafayette Square. will begin next Sat
urday afternoon. al 4-45. and continue
every Saturday thereafter until Easter
These recitals have been conducted by
the organist OF the parish. Henry II
Freeman. and have become popular
with the public.
"Thc CruciGXion." by Sir John Stain
or. viii be sung by the choir Wednes-
day night of Holy Week. at O'Clock
with organ and string quartet accom-
paniments. Admission to the church
viii be by card, which may be procured
two weeks In advance from the clergy
organist, or sexton Of the parish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Mrs Mills, Studio Musicale.

Mrs. H. n. Mills has arranged TO-
another Of her enjoyable studio mu-
sicales. The date Is next Tuesday even
ing at O'Clock when a number OF her
pupils viii participate IN the program.
Mrs Mills arranged the series OF mu-
sicales early in the present season, and
they have proved distinctly diverting in
what has been an unusually quiet win
ter from the standpoint OF amateur mu-
sicai events. The programs are always
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

Among the local architects represent
cd at the exhibition Of the Architectural
Club, now in progress at the upper
atrium of the Corcoran Gallery Of Art.
Appleton p. Clark. jr.. exhibits plans of
two private dwellings and plans for
a theater for Lima, Peru. Marsh & Pc
ter are best represented by their draw
ings for a municipal building. in which
competition they ranked second. Glenn
Brown exhibits measured drawings of
the Supreme Court ceiling. United States
Capitol. and plans submitted in the mu-
nicipal building competition. Harding
Upham submit a large collection OF
drawings OF which the plans for the
NJ. c. A. are OF current interest in view
OF the effort to enlarge the facilities Of
that society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
LOCAL MENTION.
Good Laundering Doesn't Happen.

It's the result OF steady. honest effort along
correct lines You will always get 10 If YOU
send your bundle 10 the Potomac Laundry Of
flee SOC Fourteenth Street northwest, OF phone
1851 Main. Six wagons running.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

OF an artistic character and the recltals
SAVIOR much Of an at home" in the cor
diality extended by the hostess and the
opportunity for association which il
gives her pupils
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Special Drive for a Few DAYS Only.

These standard high grade goods, Hunter. VII
son, and Paul Jones. 90 cents quart. 30 cent
pint, 9j cents one-hsH pint. George Bush cor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
ART NEWS AND GOSSIP.

purchaser in commenting upon pur-
chases which she had made. expressed
10 her dressmaker regret that she had
not made a different selection and pur-
chased "one of those soft effects in a
lavender color. for lavender is so much
worn at present. you know
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

I recently heard a good story of Sar-
gent. the portrait painter. which is re-
ported 10 be circulated by his friend. w
NJ Chase, great admirer Of Sargent
whom he visits when in England II is
related that on one occasion. Chase and
Sargent were calling on Whistler. and
that during the visit Whistler fell
asleep. With all of his ecceutricity
Whistler seemed perfectly aware that
n sleeping man. when he has arrived in
the period of the sixties, does not form
an interesting subject for a picture
and when he awOke and found that Sar-
gent had taken advantage OF the brief
nap to make a hasty sketch illustrating
the manner in which Whistler entertain
ed his distinguished guests. IL is said
that Whistler came as near losing his
temper as he could afford TO and still
retain his reputation OF unconcern for
what the public might think of him In
spite Of his urgent requests Sargent re-
fused TO deliver the sketch 10 Whistler
or TO destroy IL. and in Sargent's pos
session this unpublished and unconven-
tional portrait Of Whistler still remains
as souvenir Of the eccentric American
artist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
SaengeTbund Musicale.

The Washington Saengcrbund will give
It's sixth musical entertainment tonight
at the clubhouse in c Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

For the best and most homeIike meals for
the least money try the ''Olde Home" III
Eleventh Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

Miss Louise Heath, of the younger ar
fists Of the city, is working industriousIy
at her studio. 617 Florida Avenue Her
ability has been Endorsed by some OF the
older artists. who have sent her a mum.
Der OF promising pupils.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

Baltimore is setting a creditable OK
ample in the way OF the identifying of
public buildings, by the mural decora-
lions which have been placed in the new
courthouse. The latest addition to the
scheme is the panel by Edwin H. Blash-
Held. 10 whom was allotted the subject Of
the surrender by Washington OF his COM
mission as commander-in-chief OF the
army The work is a large one. being
about Il by 25 feet
The work is described as being in the
very best method of this eminent mural
decorator. and has been prepared so that
u viii be in thorough harmony with the
decorations already hung-a decoration
representing the treaty OF Gov Leonard
Calvert with the Indians which was en-
tered into March p. 1884 This mural
was extremely difficult from a historical
standpoint. and the artist G Y Turner.
aroused much criticism from the anti
guardians. who claimed that his costun-
ing of the Indians was far from correct
Mr.. Turner. a native of Maryland. an
swered the criticisms at some length.
cited authorities. and presented strong
brief. setting forth the reasons which
! impelled his scheme of presenting the
decorations and seemed 70 silence the ad-
verse criticism. The work OF Mr. Blash-
field. covering later historical period,
was less difficult. and seems to have es-
capped the criticism provoked by the dec
grafton OF Mr. Turner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

The motives which prompt the pur-
chase OF pictures at auction are some
times very amusing. Not long since a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
Sacred Heart League.

The League OF the Sacred Heart. of
st. Matthews Church, will hold its reg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22
ong and Ballad Rehearsal.

Song and Ballad Rehearsal
a rehearsal of songs and ballads will
be given Friday evening. March o. at the
Washington Club. by students OF the
McFall School of Vocal Art Those who
will take part in the recital are pupils
VINO have studied al the school from
one 10 three years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

\ celebrated bas-relief by Luca Della
Robbia has recently been stolen from a
church near Florence This work OF art
is valued at 100000. and for informa-
ton leading 10 the arrest of the thief.
the Italian government has offered tho
sum OF 800 The offense cannot be con
sidercd a serious one. Judging from the
amount OF the reward offered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-22

Philadelphia DOW boasts OF an Arts
and Craft Society, organized for the pur-
pose of sustaining show rooms. where all
kinds OF artistic handiwork can be ex-
hibited for safe. The objects offered will
be selected by q jury OF experts. and in
this manner the purchasers will feel that
the examples have some artistic merit
and that the movement is not inaugural
ed for the purpose OF dispOsing OF arti-
cIes which are vaIueIess from ali stand
points. Boston and New York have al
ready opened salesrooms OF this char.
acter and in Chicago the recent Arts
and Crafts exhibition. containing ex-
amples of work from all sections Of the
country. held at the Art Institute. has
given an impetus and a standing to this
class OF work which will be of vast ad
vantage 10 the many workers Of that
section who are manufacturing many
articles valuable from a decorative and
useful point OF view, which would be
gladly purchased il the general public
knew Of their existence. In this CITY
our scholars in the manual training
departments of the public schools are
making great strides in this class Of
WI "A. anu II 'ht "oAh toNlN be properly
exhibited and placed on sale il would
result in a vast amount OF encourage
ment to the young people in the seIec-
ton Of agreeable and profitable voca-
tiOns.
The annual exhibition OF oil paintings
by members of the Salmagundi Club is
now in progress at the club rooms. "a
West Twelfth Street. New York. and
will continue until February 20 The
Innes prize OF $500 has been awarded 10
w. II. Drake. and the Evans prize OF
500 was captured by Leonard Ochtman.
The Museum OF Fine Arts Of Boston
has recently added to It's collection mic
lures which have cost S64. 600. They
were purchased al the recent sale Of
the collection OF Mrs. s d. Warren in
New York last month. Under the CON
ditiOns Of the Will of Mrs. Warren the
Art Museum was entitled to pictures to
the value OF $4,000. and the represen-
tative Of the museum attended the sale
and bid in pictures amounting TO SIS. 600
while one OF the unknown friends of the
Museum Of Fine Arts donated a pictIre
purchased at the. same sale costing
$4,000.