New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
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LANDS GREAT PROBLEM.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune1
lCopyrielt. 1905. by The Tribune Association.l


Public interest IN the Morocco affair has ceased
since the success Of the German Emperor IN
securing conference IS decisive. The cam
paign against General Linevitch goes on so
slowly that the opinion is strengthened that
the Gar. distracted by the Black Sea mutiny.
is secretly negotiating for armistice with
Japan. Mr.. Chamberlain, meanwhile. impressed
vast audience in Albert Hall with his own
CHEEKY optimism and his mistaken faith IN
the ultimate success OF tariff reform his
speech was not q despairing lament from
the leader OF a lost cause, but IL pui-
stated with an electric energy and buoyant
hope. Two points strongly accentuated were
shat the action OF protectionist states COM
pels England to take up defensive weapons ana
that the duty OF providing constant employ
ment for the working classes is the greatest
social problem OF the times. The second poinI
Is emphasized with cumulative effect In re-
mort on psuperisnl, issued TINS week with
startling evidence Of Privations IN working
England
The LOYALTY Of Mr. Chamberlain TO Mr.. Bal
,our has again been shown. and everybody has
been convinced that they viii stay together
until the way is opened, next year for general
election under the redistribution act. The best
political experts agree that the transfer Of po-
liticaI power from Ireland TO the industrial
North and Greater London viii not only diminish
the Liberal ajority in the next House, but will
also release the next government from its de-
peudence on Nationalist support
CANCER NOT PARASITIC.
While scientific men are waiting for Cam
bridge investigators to prove theories about
the radiobe public interest has been diverted
from the mystery OF the origin Of life to the
frsr cause Of death from cancer. The report
Of the research fund dismissed fsllacy
the current idea that tie disease is parasitic
IN origin or infectious; but medical men are
asking whether the methods OF research en-
ployed were sufficiently thorough or subtle TO
justify SO large a conclusion There is gem
eraI agreement that practical measures for the
successful treatment and prevention OF cancer
cannot be adopted until he abnormal power Of
cell multiplication Is scientifically explained.
THE CROWDED ABBEY.
Westminster Abbey is now so well stocked
0-ith monuments that space can be found for a
fresh statue only by crowding out earlier work
The site proposed for the statue of Lord Sails
bury is on the north side of the main west en-
trance. where the removal Of the monument Of
Es..Jsi,n James Cornewall, who died in the naval
battl, oi Toulon, is requisite The objection.
however. is raised that IL the era Of sea power
lae process OF eviction from the Abbey ought not
70 begin with a naval hero. even if the nlonu-
saeut with its pyramid and grottO and the battle
II relief be inartistic. The site recommended for
the Shakespeare memorial is in South Thames
Ct near the proposed hall Of the London County
Council II viii be architectural work with
q statue Plans will be invited in interna-
1ional competition, but something similar 10 the
albert Memorial will probably be preferred
Another Titan portrait has been secured by
Sir Dominic Ellis Colnaghi in Rome, but it is not
get on exhibition. This is portrait Of Cardinal
Bembo from the Barberini Gallery. II is a
genuine work without doubt. but has been re-
t5uched. and is inferior 20 the Titan portrait
of AretinO. from ~ 3Fchigi Palace The art deal
ers have been connecting in the mean time for
Lady Ashburtons pictures, at Christie's. Among
these were two fine Van Dycks, Charles / and
Henrietta, the beautiful Botticeln. Virgin, Child
and Angels" and the well known portrait OF a
young man with hard on skull vaguely at
r-tbuted 70 GiOrgiOue.
THEOSOPHLSTS ACTIVE.
The second annual congress Of the European
sections Of the TheosophicsI Society at its open
ing to-day is largely attended, and discloses
evidence Of systematic organization and in
creased activity and enthusiasm Mrs Besant
is the leading spirit, and her addresses have
been received with raprurous applause. There
are discussions in the six departments, with a
special arts and crafts exhibition and dramatic
entertainment. The British section claims an
increased support from various elements Of the
English Church and the present session indi-
Gates a considerable grow III throughout Europe
Of the influence II the TheosophicaI Society.
GRIEF FOR Mr.. HAYS DEATH.
The appointment Of Nr. Root as Mr.. Hays
successor has been received with marked ap
.roval by The English press. and many express
sions OF amazement that the American people
unwilling 20 pay TIE market price for public
service and thus compel able men, like the new
Secretary OF State TO make great pecuniary sac
rfhces. Mrs. Whitney. after attending the i'm
pressive memorial service at St. Pauls. which
was perhaps the most splendid tribute ever paid
5y England 70 American statesman, has gone
10 the country visit Mrs. Paget
Mr.. RELD'S RECEPTION.
The American Ambas sador has abandoned all
public social engagements in one Of the most
brilliant weeks Of the season. including the