New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
Portuguese SoOereigns' Visit-Dis-
cppointed Free TRADERS.
Especial 20 The NeN-York Tribune by French cablAs
lt,onyrasht: 1904 BY The Tribune Assoeiationl

London, Nov. 12.-heen observers are trying
TO put q diplomatic gloss the visit of tho
King and Queen Of Portugal at Windsor. II
Will be an affair of high state. with naval escort
from Cherbourg, troopers lining the staircase Of
the castle two special command performances
bv London companies, visits to Chatsworth and
velbeck Abbey and possibly closing revel at
buckingham Palace. The inference 10 drawn
that the visit would not be prolonged beyond
three weeks unless something OF great impor-
+ance in state affairs were going on. The runlors
,hat the Portuguese colonial possessions IN East
Africa will be purchased by England and d.
vt6ed with Germany revived, but without
rIausibility. England without doubt has secured
The first right to make an offer FOR these
colonies and has agreed secretly upon terms
y. partition with Germany. but the property is
rot in the market, and Marquis de Several VIII
say so If rrurrnurs Of discomfort are heard from
Lisbon Delagoa Bay is less important than II
was in all previous British schemes in South
Africa and the price OF Portuguese territory
will fall not rise, time passes germany
not England. has points 10 gain from the trans
fer Of the territory. and the conditions OF pupAc
opinion here are not favorable for the disclosure
OF secret conapscts. Probably the royal visit Is
rrivate affair. and does not concern the nation
as whole So much has depended upon KING
Edwards personal relations with the French
President and the ruling dynasties abroad that
the most natural exchange of Inequalities with
the Portuguese sovereign cannot OCCUR wftneof
sensational rliulors of secret diplomacy.
The closest friends of Mr. Balfour and Mr.
Chamberlain agree that for party reasons they
would prefer 10 have Sir Henry Canpbell-Ban-
herman lead the next government. rather tnah
rord Rosebery; hence the inference Is easily
drawn that when Mr.. Balfour resigns be Will
advise the King 10 send for Sir Henry Camp
bell -Bannernan. Lord Rosebery's partisens DO
not conceal their suspicious that the Loerai
leader in the House of Commons would prompt
~ accept q summons to form government:
hence they assume that Mr.. Balfours advice
will not be asked. but that the King. following
The example of his mother. Will exercise his un-
doubted prerogative a sovereign and sum-
mon Lord Rosebery. she did. on her own re-
rponsibfity. The Budget speech is generally re-
garded as the date for the downfall of the gov
ernnent Austen Chamberlain is expected to
raise the income tax again in order to let the
country have much free trade finance as it
can stomach. Mr. Balfour is now very strong
IN consequence of his hrrnness in dealing with
the Russian crisis. but Mr.. Chamberlain has
absolute control of the party organization and
the Opposition in the next Liberal Parliament
will stand for tariff reform.
Mr. Parker's defeat was disappointment to
The ultra Free Traders who know how helpful
his election would have been in their fight with
Mr.. Chamberlain. Their organs have not de-
plored President Roosevelt's success, but they
have hit out at tarif-fed trusts and American
plutocracy. The orthodox Cobdenfte is genu-
ine fanatic, obstinate enough to deny notorious
facts about industrial combinations in England.
yet so credulous that the purchase Of majority
OF two millions of the popular vote in America
by illegal corporations a simple matter.
This IS the same eccentric theorist who is con-
WINGED that foreigners are running themselves by
dumping cheap goods in England. and cannot
believe that there is q market price here for
home trade and a much lower price for export
trade for forcing British wares into foreign mar
kets The British press is virtually unanimous in
regarding President Roosevelt's unrivalled pres
tige and popularity 4 national asset which will
yield large returns in domestic progress and
pacific policies.
The American arbitration agreement
announced by Lord Lansdowne at the Guildhar
dinner is accepted the first fruits of
the Republican victory, and the prompt ac-
oeptance by the Foreign Office of the Amer
lean proposal for q new peace conference re-
oeiyes general approval. The truth is recognized
that President Roosevelt with an unprecedented
vote Of confidence from the American electorate.
commands the attention Of the world when he
says. Let US have peace When Lord Lans-
downe, with saving clause about safeguards
for belgerent rights, pledges cooperation in the
new Peace Congress. and finds in Secretary
Hays oratory the keynote for his own speech at
the Gufldhan dinner, there is tactical proof that
the European powers viii accept the invitation.
The new Peace Congress is likely to assemble
ct an earlier date than even the most optimistic
hoped for. England carries France Italv and
japan with her. and the German Emperor win
not oppose President Roosevelt. Even the Czar
himself cannot offer resistance to the logical
sequel Of his own peace rescript and may find
The new conference helpful in bringing to an
end the inglorious and barren war.
The success Of the San Carlo company at
Covent Garden continues unabated, although Sig
nor Caruso has sailed for America. Cilea's opera,
Aor1enne LecouVreur.~ excited much enthusi-
asnl and the composer was overwhelmed with
oraNos The critics agree that while the music
o. the first act is bright and bustling and the
infer1nezzo in the second act most beautiful the
orchestration lacks color and the melodies are
not fascinating Ike those Of Puccini. Cilea is
not composer Of first rank, but Nine Giachetti
IS delightful singer and actress and great
artist
The new plays Of the week include Mrs
Craigie's Flute Of Pan" with Miss Olga Meth
efsole IN the chief part, at the Shaftesbury
Theatre. and well advertised play AT the Savoy
Theatre, For Church and State" by the Rev.
Forbes Phillips. vicar Of Gorleston, with Mrs
Brown Potter in a series Of artistic gowns
Mt Sutro's smart society play. The Walls Of
Jericho" is proving the success Of the season
~ the Garrick.
The art shows are numerous. A series of