New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
employed. Mr.. Carnegie alone could have sum-

employed Mr.. Carnegie alone could nave SUM
rnoned a brilliant company of statesmen 10 INC
iron and steel dinner at the Hotel Cech las'
night Every speaker showered corpnineh''
upon him, and his own graceful response was
most heartily applauded- The Duke OF DeNoii-
shire made the weightiest, Sir Henry Cafnpoei-
Zimmerman the wittiest, John Morley the Keen
est ana the Prime Minister the most interesting
speech of this remarkable banquet MT Dbl
four protested vigorously against the current
English belief that the prosperity OF one Rauoh
meant the adversely Of another, and also against
the faIlacy thai what was good Tor the en-
ployed was bad for the employer Al the same
time he cid not deny that the government az
ter prolonged hesitation, had DECIDED 10 aNoio
responsibility and refer the question OF amend
ing the law of trade disputes to q royal COM
triumph chairman from the balcony with
Mrs. James Bryce and other friends
j. G. Colmer richly deserved the splendid
testimonial which he received at the dinner OF
the Canada Club retirement from office as
high commissioner. Sir Gilbert Parker created
great enthusiasm by reading from the chair the
letter Of Sir Wif-id Laurier describing the mar
veis Of Canadian progress in the Northwest
territories and the successful work now IN prog
ress for the development Of the resources Of
pleased with the mechanical triumph which the
Brantford manufacturing arm OF Gooid, Shapley
& Muir has secured at the yards of the agri-
cultural society at Ealing. Twenty-three Eng
fish, American and Canadian firms have been
competing for sixty days in the power test for
wtndulills used in pumping water, and the
Canadian apparatus has carried off the first
Prize.
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hbition finds IL difficult TO overcome the inertia
of manufacturers. II has been seeking TO in
terest the Sheffield cutlery trade and other rep
resentative industries but the responses are less
favorable than the commissioners hao been hop
ing TO receive British manufacturers have little
faith IN international exhibitions means OF
advertising their wares and working up fresh
trade Their experience at the last Paris ex-
position has convinced many that it is wiser to
increase the number of commercial travellers
and agents in comparatively open markets and
neglect international shows. The Sheffield cut
lers and other manufacturers also lay great
stress upon the impracticability of developing
British trade in the United States by national
exhibits otherwise, when the tariff does not
allow g margin for the introduction Of goods
competing with home manufactures.
Last nights court was chiefly remarkable for
was one of the great heiresses of the season,
Lady Mary Hamilton, presented by the Dowager
Duchess of Hamilton. The royal visit to Scot
land next week viii be unique attempt TO re-
vive the glories of Hollywood Palace. a large
number Of Scotch brides and debutantes will be
presented at the court function there Dalkeith
House has been completely renovated as tenn
porary royal residence. The King and Queen
VIII probably be entertained at Dalmeny before
their return TO London
Royalty has been helping render the opening
Of the week Of opera brilliant. The second Wag-
merriam cycle has been trying for the smart sets
on account of the uncertainties Of the dinner
hour, but the Queen mas set an example Of ap-
probation Of the lyrical drama Ternina also
has been in splendid voice. and has justified the
social sacrifice Of time and comfort. 'Lohen-
grin" "CavaIleria" and ''Pagliacci" have been
the only works outside the Ring performances.
The chief thing at the theatres has been the
return Of Martin Harvey IN THE Exile new
Napoleon play at the Royalty Theatre 1t Is
staged for the exterior and interior Of Long
wood. and portrays the last days of Napoleon
among few faithful friends intriguing to ac-
cornplish his rescue There is q love affair be-
tween a British officer and the niece OF the
Governor at St Helena. but the action of the
play is sluggish II is character study Of the
hearthroken imperial exile, with grim environ
Inent Martin Harvey makes up admirably Tor
the part and plays well Mary Rorke, May
Harvey Brandon Thomas and Daisy Thimm
support him with ability, and helped make the
fist night a genuine success. Edna May and
the bright, agile combination of talent at the
Prince Of Wales Theatre have won fresh favor
in THE Schoolgirl" which is sung and acted
with exceptional vivacity.
The art shows include q fair exhibition Of the
Society Of Miniature Painters at the Modern
Gallery and series of sketches and paintings
Of Spencer Stanhope and H. W. Mesdag.
l. y. z.
JUST REMEMBER.
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