New-York tribune., 1903-04-04
WHAT LONDON TALKS OF.
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.
Sensational Rumors Regarding the
Cabinets Home Rule Policy.


Copyright: 1903; BY The Tribune Association
London April i 1 a. m.-The strenuous note
Of President Roosevelts speech rises above the
turmoil Of the Balkans and the court functions
sr Lisbon and Copenhagen. 1t is reported fully
,n the general press dispatches, and commented
,,ron favorably as an authoritative exposition
- the policy Of the United States Government
The closeness and irnpartiality with which the
President balances the good faith Of the British
and German governments in the Venezuelan af-
fair causes disappointment among those anxious
70 secure preferential treatment in favor OF
England: but the passages dealing with the in
te-oceanic canal and the development Of Amer
,can naval power are welcomed as proofs that
Ar,ncornbe has gone out Of favor. and that ac-
ton has taken the place of vague clustering
The sItr11isrn of the Presidents speech is not
understood in the capital Of al empire which
hss been built up on the principle of enlightened
sel<-iuterest- The objection is raised by some
writer's that trouble viii arise whenever Eu-
-onean power finds itself powerless to obtain re
dress in Spanish America unless by the seizure
~ territory and the Little England contro-
,-e~sfaltsts are puzzled by the demand for i
stronger navy when the Monroe Doctrine has
been sanctioned by Great Britain and Germany
The Chicago address, as a whole greatly in
creases the Presidents prestige abroad. and It
was already unique
The London clubs are now alive with rumors
Of sensational developments Of the Irish policy
of the Cabinet in the direction Of Home Rule
and details are actually published Of a scheme
which the government is supposed TO nave
sdorred for the esta ablishment Of . legislative
council il Dublin. These stories are evidently
premature and probably circulated 10 influence
The Nationalist constituencies favorably on the
Land bill
The Spectator and National Review" are
alarmed by rumors that the German Emperor
IS king determined effort 10 induce the Brit
Of the Bagdad Railway.
I IS reported here that 10 J. Tarte. lately
Minister Of Public Works in Canada, has been
offered a Nationalist seat in the British House
Of Commons. and he has the matter now under
consideration.
The New English Art Clubs spring exhibition
* chiefly remarkable for the bold brush work
~ Charles W. Furse. the variety disclosed by
" Rothenstein, the brilliant technique OF Will
IAN Orpen on landscapes, and decorative
panel by Wilson Steer. Furse's large portrait
Of Mrs Oliver and her two children IS an am
h3tfous biz Of syvagger work, inspired by oaT-
gents exploits: but II has vitality ana an
artistic color scheme, the three NguIes Al VIII
with lines Of black. being grouped ingenlousiS
about & large chair. upholstered in green Ihere
are 2 dozen interiors. with young women staio-
ing. reading OF sewing. But Rothensteln mas
SET 2 new style for imitation. His Dolls House
&c q brilliant work with well painted figures OF
q man and 2 girl at the foot OF q rough staircase
Wilson Steers landscape, Golden Valley IS a
sparkling study Of yellows and greens The ez-
hjbition is unusually varied and vigorous Ihere
IS 2 large collection Of Irish sketches by Alex
ander Williams at the Modern Gallery ana a
series Of suggestive little landscapes OF italy
rsinted by Maurice Hewlett's travelling com
Tanion. J Kerr Lawson, at the DoWdes"eH
Gallery.