New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-15
IRVING MAY REST IN
WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
.snesial by F.sneh ca..le TO the Tribuns-l

London OCT LINE WOTtC HiSastS SNSSA "a
human genius is poorer from the death OF It's fore
most actor The obituary sketches of Sir Henry
irving are long and the editorial tributes have
the eloouence Of sincerity and personal affection,
and there is a spontaneous feeling that since
his memory IS not merely noble tradition OF the
stage. but also q national possession and source
Of inspiration. he should be buried in Westmin-
ster Abbey Garrick's grave is there; Mrs. Sid
dons's statue, modelled after Reynolds Tragic
Muse portrait. is near by. with KemSle's bust.
and the Dean OF Westminster without doubt will
act promptly in Offering the honors OF burial for
one who raised the standards Of dramatic art
and digniied the profession OF acting by great
achievements, Sir Henry Irving had said that
he would prefer TO die in harness rather than
have superduous leisure after retirement, and
death has come Ike kindhearted scene shifter
az the close Of the play when BeckeI's serene
profession Of faith had been heard for the last
tine in the line TO people heaven in the great
day when God makes up his jewels"
WAR NOT WANTONLY LNSTTGATED.
The diplomatic campaign conducted by the
French and German journalists is followed with
Ianguid interest in England Faint-hearted at
tenpts are made by the Liberal writer's TO con-
Wet the Balfour government OF terrible fndis-
cTetion II offering to support France against
Germany and opposing concilia ton. Doubtless
there hypothetical offer Of some kind, and
Frenchnnan VIII not like England the less If il
oan be proved that serious risks were taken. but
# Is not credible that war was directly and wan
tonly tnstigated- The King Is trusted implicitly
at home He is known TO have directed the ne
gotiations with France. and his subjects cannot
be convinced that he allowed Lord Lansdowne TO
adopt al aggressive policy. He IS also trusted
abroad. and on this account has succeeded IN
coUnteractiag the German Emperors influence In
various capitals The reports Of the speedy es-
adjustment OF close relations between England
and Russia premature but without doubt
Chs trend Of events is IN that direction Eng
land. instead Of being isolated and committed
% the policy OF Iaissez faire respecting Ger
many. as she Is shown 20 have been by the cor
Tespondence IN the new and important life OF
Lord Granville. Is now exerting powerful re-
straining influence over the German Emperor
and acting w1thal IN the interests OF peace
RETURN OF KING TO CAPITAL
The King has returned TO London after break
Ens hts journey from Balmoral at Brougharp
EAn, In Wsstmoreland and taking long motor
rEa over deserted fen roads and steep gradients
% RaAy Castle, where no monarch had bssn
entertained since the time OF Charles He be-
CONES the chief figure In the reception
& Tia members Of the Paris Municipal Council,
Who VII be guests Of the County Council from
Monday 70 Saturday. He viii welcome them
arrival and give another FLIP 70 rsntsnts
coTd1AlA The opening Of Kingsway and AID
wTuh WI be & unique function conducted By
Ehs King II the coming week Of continuous hos
pstAnty. The new thoroughfare viii not be
impressive unt1 the building sites are disposed
q ane 4 is bordered with handsome structures.
Tbs estimates Of the expense OF the improve
znsu4 have not been exceeded and the most
Important local undertaking since the Victoria
snb<nknent has been admirably financed Tbs
French visitors VII be allowed to study this
WORK rather than the transit system which Is
tnesr4or 70 that Of Paris The fAddists have
made 80 little progress IN London that no
vsgAr4es Of municipal socialism VIII be exhrb-
t1s6 TheatreA music halls. concert halls. pub
DC houses. coal stocks and milk supplies are
not pet owned and managed by the London
County Council
TRIP OF PRINCE OF WALES.
WIN he return Of the King and Queen the
seyzl family is united for leave-taking with the
Prince and Princess Of Wales. There VIII be q
family luncheon at the palace, with the grand
children present an6 more formal banquet toR
tbs departing travellers The Prince and
Princess VIII also give farewell dinner at Mari
eo~ough House and receive visits from the mem
be-s OF The diplomatic corps and personal
friends Al the arrangements for the royal
Srprnsy q larger scale than those Tor the
Rngs own visit to India thirty years ago
EARL SPENCER DISABLED.
Lord spencers paralytio stroke has warned
TIE Liberals that compromise candidate for
q Liberal Prime Minister is longer available
and mat the strife OF factions over the sue
oession win be renewed Without doubt the
King would have sent for him If Mr.. BaI1our
bad resigned last spring Lord Spencer wrote
lstters to various friends at that time with
thinly yelled references to the honors which
might be thrust upon him He has always
shared with MI. Morley the reputation Of being
xbs mos. consistent Glacstonian since home rule
was taken Nd.
BISHOP POTTER At GKIBO CASTLE.
Bishop Potter is Nr. Carneg1es guest at skfoo
and VII receive honorary degree at ST An
6rews with two American Ambassadors he VIII
be the guest of the Archbishop Of Canterbury
a. Lambeth where he can be consulted respect
ing the proposed Pan-Ang!ican Congress IN 1SOo-
Professor Oser has been lectur1ng IN London
but has not allowed himself 70 be drawn out on
the question Of experimentation at forty. His dis
erection IS justified n country where ROBERT
Abbot rides with the Halworth HOUNDS at
ninety-eight and talks about feeling Ike
Youngster Of twenty-four.
THE AUTUMN OPERA SEASON.
covent Gardens autumn opera season Is re-
ceiving strong and enthusiastic support from
music lovers and promises TO be a permanent
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