New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-06
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
royalty IN England and on Cont
ncnt-Mimsteri0t Instability.

Especial 10 The ker-york Tribune b. French Caoie1
srouyrirtt. 1000. By The Tribune AssOcationD
london. March 5-The Kings illness is not
serious since he has received the Russian An
l,assador IN audience and may attend the Bible
focisty's centenary service at 81. Pahls TO-
'norrow 70 the weather il fine. The public anN-
irty excited by so slight q cause is a Significant
proof ~ the steady growth OF the sovereigns
popularity and prestige Royal Initiative has
come already 90 be regarded as Indispensable foi
any important work south African peace,
mo Irish land settlement. the restoration or cor
dial relations with France. the creation OF the
English system OF checks and balance for the
German Emperor's ascendency on the Cont
,ient and the effective reorganization OF the war
once are accepted as the great achievements OF
fhe reign brought about by the Kings personal
Influence Ministers may be stale and inefficient,
hut TIE King works HIS way. and accom-
pIsshes results which the nation considers OF
paramount Importance. This is a rough but ac-
curate, summary OF public opinion respecting
fhe great increase OF royal authority in the pres
ent reign
The second report OF the military triumvirste
~ reporters with recommendation for the ere
nfion OF q general stan and many other changes.
b q fresh Indication of the effectiveness OF the
Kings initiative after Mr.. Brodrick's failure
The appointment OF the Duke OF Connaught as
inspector general is an additional proof OF royal
tact The enforced retirement OF the Duke Of
Cambridge as commander IN chief was resented
by Queen Victoria afIront 20 royalty, and
81 was one OF her cherished projects that her
favorfte son. the Duke Of Connaught, should
ultimately succeed Lord wolseley and Earl Rob
erts. The objection raised by the ministers, that
the House OF Commons could not discuss mill
tary matters with freedom when royalty was in
command was insuperable In the Queens time.
but the king with the help OF Lord Esher has
made the Duke OF Connaught the chief figure
head OF the British Army, with n more modest
tiae and under conditions Of subordination 20
the Army Council The dukes appointment does
not excite adverse criticism IA any quarter.
The old Duke Of Cambridges breakdown IN
health is deplored on all sides. for he also has
been a popular prince.
While royalty demonstrates SITS utility In Eng
land It Is tainted with scandal on the Cont
nent The court martial in the case OF Prince
Prosper Won Arenberg IS reported IN detail in the
haifpenny press. and is commented upon with
outspoken candor by the more dignihed journals.
4 The acquittal Of the prince the charge Of
numbering natives in South Africa on the ground
Of insanity excites derision. after the abomnable
disclosures OF his cruelty. depravity, intemper-
ance and low vices. and there is amazement that
he should ever receive a responsible military
been produced by the obstinate refusal OF the
King OF the Belgians 10 effect a compromise with
his daughters creditors. and the fragrant scan
4 dal OF a suit IN a Brussels law court against him
Tor maintenance brought by the Princess Louise
~ Coburg and the Princess Stephanie. The
audacity with which counsel denounced the
King Of the Belgians for unnatural conduct
toward his daughters fairly takes English
mans breath away, for he has been trained TO
respect royalty and never say aught against it.
There are signs of waning interest in the
IN the Far East. but the newspapers themselves
are responsible for this result, since they have
clouded the situation with silly inventions.
amateurish strategy and a medley OF contradic-
tons and transformations The situation IN the
Near East is also most confusing. but there is
evidence this week OF energetic action by the
British Ambassador at Constsntinople in favor
OF the immediate employment Of the Italian
General Duziorge in practical reform measures
with rumors OF another campaign in the Balkan
In which Russia can obtain compensations ~.
defeats in Manchuria. The stock and money
markets here are oppressed with gloomy fore
holdings.
Mr. Ismay's frank announcement that the
seat OF the government steamship trust will
re wherever he is causes much amusement in
shipping circles. where he is called "Morgan's
deputy monarch OF the sea" There is much APP
prehenson over the fate OF the Atlantic Trans
port liner reported disabled and adrift by the
csmpania.
There many interesting topics OF public
discussion. such as the opening Of the new scien-
tihc buildings at Cambridge. the election of
new London County Council after a sluggish
political contest, young Kensit's moderate fine
Tor taking up has fathers fdeal OF the church
militant, and the arrangements for a new opera
r-ffh sly n
Herr Richter's direction with an augmented
orchestra. and a preliminary Elgar festival at
Covent Garden; but the fiscal question stin holds
The field with the prospect Of a general engage
mont of forces IN the House Of Commons this
week over Mr.. Prizes motion involving censure
of the government.
Signs OF ministerial Instability multiply.
The government supporters who were con-
ndent q week ago that the Ministry would
#survive The session and introduce the Re-
distribution bin next year are now shaking
Their heads ominously over the Budget contin-
Eencies. Those In the inner circle report that
Cabinet conferences disclose sharp differences OF
Eopinion respecting the expedients for raising the
Iincreased revenue and balancing the Treasury
Iaccount. Austen Chamberlain has turned pessi-
mist and seems bent upon making the situation
as black as possible. and only allowing his col
leagues a choice between unpopular methods Of
etz1ation. such as the reinposition OF the duty
son corn and The addition Of a penny or fV-o-
lefce 10 the income tax. Mr. Balfour himself
NAY decide the matter By forcing a trial balance