New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-09
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
Nesr Peace TGk-KGiSer's Position
Interest IN Shakespeare.
Especial to The Tribune by French caslo1

London. April S.-Peaoe talk has been taken
ND IN the new quarter where German influence
Is strongly felt The Journalists in the Con-
tinental capitals started It and the bankers next
encouraged II; but echoes are now heard IL
che diplomatic set, with July named as the
month when the negotiations VIII be concluded
and the German Emperor described as the me
dator. These reports must be dismissed as
prernature. even when emphasized by the stories
mat wagers have been made by Germans on the
cessation Of hostilities by the end OF June. What
4 probably undeniable is the German Emperors
ardent desire 10 become the peaeemaker in place
Of President Roosevelt or President LOubet, and
this may explain the Morocco incident as a
reconnaissance IN force against the Anglo
French agreement and reminder that France
must take account Of Germany as the strongest
military power in Europe. The German En-
neror Is the last ruler whom the Japanese would
select as mediator. and there can be no peace
ninth they are prepared TO make terms. The
series OF unbroken victories has given the Jap
anese confidence that they can drive the Rus
slams from VladivOstok and prevent the recur-
renee Of trouble in the North Pacific They are
not n the way OF making a premature peace
while VladIvostok remains Russian and a
single remnant OF the Baltic fset remains afoat
The Kings cruise IN the Mediterranean has
been planned for twenty days. but he cannot
escape from the responsibilities Of diplomacy
vben. his personal influence is needed IN France
as an Offset 70 the German EInperor's activity.
His departure has left smart society quite stag
naut There Is no entertaining apart from
few private dinners like those g1ven by Lord
Roseberv and Mr.. Balfour for Ambassador
Henry White who is starting for Rome. The
marriage between the King OF Spain and Prin-
cess Patricia is still considered incredible, not
outstanding the visit Of the Duke OF Con-
naughts family 10 the Vatican, as it involves
her conversion TO the Roman Church. Cardinal
Duval is credited with favoring it on these
terms and French interests would be promoted
bv it. as it would strengthen the monarchy and
give a FLIP 10 all Spanish securities. There is
less talk about il here than about the Brighton
election or the appointment Of Canon Lyttelton
as head master at Elton. The Liberals are over
loved by the election Of Mr. Villiers at Brighton
and are boasting that they viii turn the Tories
out before July. The government has received
q staggering blow, but is not yet knocked out;
though Mr. Balfour's followers no longer affect a
fauntv air in forecasting the election some time
next year leading tariff reformer tells me
the government viii remain IN office until the
Transvaal constitution is debated and the Aliens
bin reaches a second reading, when Parliament
viii be dissolved, probably in July. Earl Spen-
Ger without doubt viii succeed Mr.. Balfour. and
Lord Rosebery, under pressure from the King
viii take the Foreign ONCE.
While the Unionists are utterly demoralzed
by the unexpected defeat OF the new whip at
Brighton. England is reverting with renewed
ardor 10 the memory Of Shakespeare In addi-
lion 70 Mr. Trees incoming week Of Shakespeare
reyivals al His Majesty's Theatre and Mr. Ben
ford two
tragedies we're produced here this week Ham
'let' is presented at the Adelphi with simple
scenic effects and a strong cast of trained play
ers Il. j. Irving, resembling Sir Henry Irving
IN face and gesture and method, enacts Hamlet
with marked individuality. fire, variety ana
genuine power. He has the temperament re-
CURED for the part, and this is more important
than elocution or grace. His Hamlet is an in
tensely vital figure, with all the traits of the
complex character brought cut with subtle in
telligence. Symmetry is the best feature Of
the production, all the subordinate parts being
well taken and kept in true proportion Lily
Brayton is an excellent Ophelia Lyon Swete
is most effective as Polonious. and oscar Asche
strong as Caudius. "Cthello" has been staged
at the Shaftesbury Theatre. with Tita Brand as
Desdemona. Henry Ainley as Cassie T. H.
Barnes as Iago. Hubert Carter as Othello and
Miss Granville Emilia
Two plays by J. NJ Barrie have been pro-
duced AZ the Duke Of YorlIs Theatre before
delighted audience. ''Pantaloon" is a curtain
raiser, with the traditional figures Of the holiday
pantomime in costume, but with a fresh treat
ment Of the old theme Pantaloon as played by
Gerald Du Maurar Is a WORKOUT artist bent
upon marrying off Columbine to the Clown and
saving his own place on the boards. Columbine
runs away with Harlequin. and in course Of
time is reconciled TO the old Pantaloon starving
IN a garnet when her child appears as a boyish
Clown The second piece, Alice" is bur-
lesque on The problem play. admirably acted by
Ellen Terry and Irene Vanbrugh, as mother and
daughter. The neelectful and highty mother
returns from India 10 settle down by the fire
and mother her children and when repulsed
by them wins their affection by farcical ruses
The dialogue IS most amusing. but when the
romantic theatrical daughter. blind TO her own
Holly. is allowed 10 believe that she is saving
her mother from disgrace. sentiment is sacri-
Aceo. Mr. Barrie is perilously near burlesquing
lhe relations Of mother and daughter in this
merry ravesty or the problem play.
The next Academy win be remarkable for big
caHvases. There VIII be a huge Trafalgar Bat
lie piece by WylEe and Alma Tademas large
picture portrsying the discovery of Moses. and
Professor Won Herilomer has begun the sit
tnes for canvas tWenty-four feet long which
ne is presenting TO mis- native town, Landsberg
Bavaria. Besides Fildes's large portrait Of
Queen Alexandra. Sargent VIII have a big can
vas Of TIE Marlborough family with BIenheim
Apaniels Sargent viii also have portraits OF