New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-30
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
The A'ng and LOubet-Truing's
Triumph-4rt and artists.
Special by French Cable 70 ne rrfbune
lconyriEht. 1905. BY The Trlhnna $500.

Copyright 1905. by The Tribune Association,
London. April 29.-The serious world "a hay-
hg stagnant holiday with nothing astir IN
var. diplomacy or politics. The strategy OF
Oyana ashore and the tactics OF Togo ahoat
sre alike hidden from sight The Russian
armada is still lowering about Kamranh Bay
snd waiting for the third squadron reported 10
Be passing Singapore. Experts agree that every
additional battleship is worth the waste OF coal
involved in a protracted delay: but they ex-
uect that the japanese will carry on a destruc-
give warfare with their best cruisers and their
torpedo hotilla Just as Elzabeth's sea dogs har-
ried the storm tossed Spanish feet. D8plo-
matte complications would be inevitable from
the use OF what is virtually French base by
the Russian feet il the London and Paris for
elgn Offices were not in close accord. For this
reason the Kings reception at Marseiles and
Paris is regarded as state business rather than
private pleasure He has kept out Of the way
Of his restless nephew in the Mediterranean
bur he does not lack leisure for renewing his
Acquaintance with President Loubet, even II the
plans for the Newmarket races are upset.
Domestic politics is duh at best and is
not enIvened by two chief incidents Of the
week. one Of these is Mr.. Brodricks out
break at Godalming against Mr.. Chamberlain.
which indicates Mr.. Balfour's determination 70
make elall4 a5eAliSL BlrlIllfl gtlaTn poAlCy
The other is the publication Of the Transvaal
constitution. which VIII enable the Liberals to
hiring on a fresh South African debate. It is
cautious approach TO f-government. with safe
susrds for imperial supremacy. The Liberals
VIII have many points TO attack, such the
neglect 70 deal with the Orange River Colony
and the failure TO submit the Chinese labor
ordnance 10 popular vote. but il is doubtful II
The Opposition leaders really want 10 take the
responsibility OF upsetting the substantial meas
IRE of Home Rule. even II the full privileges Of
sef-government are deferred. The government
81 least viii command the unbrokeR support
Of its followers
The American Presidents holiday recreations,
M Reds speech on Anglo-American relations
and M Carnegie's benefaction for pensioning
college professors and veteran teachers have
all been treated sympathe;ically by the English
press The first secretary OF the American En-
hassy is making arrangements for presenting
the incoming Ambassador 10 the King immedi-
ately after his arrival and for enabling him TO
drive from the station 10 his permanent Lon
don home.
Mr.. Irving's unfailing popularity was shown
by a prolonged outburst OF delight and affection
when he was seen IN a picturesque costume as
the ambitious ecclesiastic. Beckett, at Drury
lane; and enthusiasm increased steadily until
the end. when he thanked the audience with
his oldtime heartiness and grace. There was
TO decline in power in his voice, action.
facial expression. His foreboding OF the COM
iHg martyrdom was indicated with subtlety
throughout the play. It was a mastery denoue-
ment Of pathos, craft, arrogance and self-wiIl
The great audience was strongly moved by the
presence OF the veteran actor, who has impaired
such great distinction 10 his profession, and It
Lee
was honored AID loved and always would be.
The Easter holidays have been taken seriously,
with FIVE plays Of Shakespeare and Marlowe's
Edward H. enacted at the Stratford, six
plays OF Shakespeare produced by Tree at His
9a5esty's and three more running their due
course at other theatres Yet there have
been American shows with genuine diversion.
and two more. Leah Kleschna" and The
Dictator" are promised next week. Maxine
Elliott had q real triumph at the Lyric Theatre
in Her Own Way" Critics spoke highly Of the
dramatic value of Clyde Fitch's play and were
amused by the thoroughgong Americauisms
IN phrasing and dialect. but they frankly ad-
nlitted that the actress had never been seen at
better advantage nor been well supported.
She fascinated her first audience with her
beauty and natural method of acting. and her
success was never in doubt Days Theatre
opera. Little AIichus" and next week the reg
ular season opens at Covent Garden.
The New Gallery has been well advertised by
the discussion OF Havart Thomas'5 statue
''I-ycidas." which was accepted there after being
rejected al the Academy. II is a wax model
rot unlike the bronzes az the Museum at Naples,
and while IL lacks either beauty or grace it is a
naturaIisric study Of physical man. Critics
charge The Academy with rejecting master
piece -italized with the spirit OF Greek art
This might be dismissed as a vagary IL
We're not reported TO be at vari-
ance over the rejection Of 'Lycidas." Otherwise
the New Gallery is a dull show. Sargent's three
portraits are below his own level. while J. J.
are above his own average, especially
"a his portrait Of his daughter. Kitty Shannon.
BianchTs portrait Of Madame Collette Willy is
a brilliant work and John Lavery and Sir
George Reed have strong portraits. The main
surprises are George Henry's fine portrait
model in a white satin dress. Austen Browns
pasture landscapes and A Bit Of sculpture by
Lord wenyss entitled Bath Of Venus"
The Academy has remarkably good display
of sculpture. with ThornycUoft's Gladstone.
Pomeroy's Lord Dufferin and George Tramp
toms Sir Antony Macdonnen the most i'm
pressive works. Fildes's state portrait OF
Queen Alexandra holds the place Of homer.
Harold Speeds big picture Of the King. designed
for Belfast, is Jess satisfactory than Ouless's
small portrait Of the Prince OF Wales for the
benchers OF Lincoln's Inn. and il does not equal
Arthur Cope's portrait OF the German Emperor
Cope's portrait OF Sir William Harcourt is also