The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-08-02
THE NEWS FROM LONDON ] England Alarmed by Manchuria War Coud-Com>
 sC parison of Opera Receipts in 1889 and 1905. T
BY HENRY pEvEREAUx.

authoress of well-deserved celebrity sh4 was the English librettist of Liszts "St | Elizabeth" of rrrrenerdinck's Hansel and ' Gretel" and of Sehumann's "Pilgrimage of the Rose," and Faust" She wrote an- 1 alyses of many of Wagner's operas; she was the author of a hearty biography of her two brothers; and in the current num- Der of the Musical Monthly Record under the editorship of MT Sherlock, appears. an elegant appreciation from her pen of the late A. J. Hipkins of Broadwood's. This was probably Miss Bache's last completed work, and 1t was, indeed not published till couple of days after her death.
 
 The blackballing epidemic. which has ragged in the Jockey club so acutely that there had not been A single new election since June, 1901, has apparently abated, and Sir James Miller emerged successfully from the perils of the ballot at last weeks meeting He ought to prove valuable ac- quisition to the club, which, 1t may be hoped, will be still further strengthened at next weeks meeting. Practical men of proved business capacity, who understand a good deal besides racing, and who take large views of affairs, are much needed In the Jockey club. which has latterly sunk into a condition of serious debility. Tho club will not be benefited by the election of either merely ornamental members or boys" as Admiral Rous called the young owners.
 Lord coIville of Curloss was a greas favorite in all circles of society. He was delightful companion. and of most genial disposition. His talk was always bright and interesting. and he had fine literary and artistic tastes. Lord Colville had what Lord Beaconsfield defined as "the grand manner of the old school, and as the holder of important posts at court he was the right man in the right place. He twice held the office of master of the buckhounds under his old and intimate friend, Lord Derby, and for the last 90 years of his life he was Chamberlain to Queen Alexandra, who was Princess of Wales during the greater part of that period. Lord Coiyille was an enthusiastic yachtsman, and he was one of the senior members of the R. r. S. He will be great ly missed at Cowes. as he was constant habitue of the castle. and persona grat- lssima with every one. Until an accident deprived him of the sight of one eye he was one of the best shots In London. Lord Colville was eminently distinguished as a man of affairs, and his business abilities were of high order. He was for many years the very efficient chairman of the Great Northern railway. He took a zeal- ous interest in all railway matters In
 
 tory. and he had no sympathy with the modern developments of his party
 
 In 17S9 peer whose name has not been disclosed deposited a box of old coin at the Bank of England. The box has re- gently been claimed by his heirs and the coins were sold last week and realized high prices. s1,s25 being paid for unique specimen of simon's petition crown. The collection was a very fine one. including rare coins of the reigns of Edward VI. Elizabeth. James T., CharlesT.. and Charles II. Cromwell Tanners shilling, 1853 sold for twelve guineas.
 Why Is it that foreign capital brains and labor find employment in England whilst the English themselves complain that tho country is too crowded and the competi- ton too keen? The Americans come to England and find employment for their capital; the Germans abound in the citv and make living and frequently fortunes. the Swiss and others come to London in their thousands and find employment. and many of them eventually return to their. homes comparatively richl Meanwhile the English are compelled to emlgrate to col onies' ana the government imagines that it Is necessary to reconsider the fiscal policy or the countryl Is 1t possible that the English In England do not succeed be- cause they will adhere to the old methods which others have abandoned; that they are not as educated as their competitors1 not as energetic. not as enterprising. not as ingenious. not as economical?