New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
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Copyright, 1905 by The Tribune AssOoiationb
rondon April 2S.-The diplomatic newsmonrers.
snenoed for ten days by the San Francisco catas-
.-onbe. have resumed traffic in plot and counter
,lot 4 royaiist intrigue in France. the Turkish
oocupation OF Egyptian territory. the fresh men,
-. ~ p revolution in Servia, the renewal Of the
oct,vitv OF the German Emperor in Southeaster
Europe and signs OF general revolt Of the blacks
N zululand are discussed by alarmists in a more
~ less sensational way. but the markets do not
,seect these sources Of uneasiness and disturb
.,ce The government has been guided by Lord
r-ronner in increasing the British garrison in
r,z,nt and by Lord Selborne in South African
9eirs crisis is not likely to arise in either
,rsrter The most dangerous question has been
-. basis OF representation in the Transvaal. and
+bis has virtually been settled by the substitu-
,,o, ~ The number OF male citizens for the bulk
- the population. This viii assure British
sscendency in the new colony. Tho Kings in
eusnoe will be strongly felt as soon as he re-
,rrns This viii be in the direction Of con-
,Uistion OF both Russia and Germany. A meet
,,r between the King and the German Emperor
is highly probable in the course of the sum-
-,sr Tho best information at my command
r-srrsnts the opinion that il has been already
,-rsnesd. and that the result will be most
beneficial TO European peace.
POLITICS BEHIND THE SCENES.
Porr,cs IS more interesting behind the scenes
than in front. The debates are dull even when
. burning controversial question like trades
rriop liabilities is discussed, and the real fight
sgsinst the education bill is conducted outside
PARLIAMENT AT Albert Hall. where three great
mass meetings are coming on. the Roman Cath
olic and London churchmen, under Lord Halifax
snd the Church Schools Emergency League, Will
rrotest IN turn against the passage OF the act.
The fexibility Of the government warrants the
conclusion that the education and trade disputes
hills will be transformed n committee by amend
ment and compromise. Mr.. Asquiths budget
speech will probably mark reversion TO sound
principles Of debt-paying finance rather than
the relief Of taxpayers who have been persist
emily bed since the Boer war. These matters
do not disclose the real trend OF political forces
The labor group has potentialities for the future
even larger than their present resources. The
Conservatives know that they cannot return 10
pov,er without the help Of the Tory Democracy.
and are already treating the labor members
with marked consideration and avoiding an at
titude Of hostility 10 the trade union measures.
The Moderate Liberals and Whig lawyers are
frightened by the various schemes Of the ad-
vsnced Radicals and half disposed TO make
stand against them and solicit the help OF the
upper house The labor members themselves
are suspicious Of everybody and half convinced
that the conflict with the lords ought 10 be
brought on speedily even IL general election
be requisite next year. The undercurrents Of
Parliament are strong and moving in opposite
directions The most interesting figure is
Winston Churchill, who may head a revolt
against the Moderate Wings and become the
leader Of the advanced Radicals.
WORK BY oCTOGENARIAN.
LORD Halsbury, not content with record Of
making more judges during three chancellor
ships than any predecessor on the woolsack.
has undertaken to compile the laws Of England
in twenty volumes and TO rival the fame OF
Coke. AS the work hardly be finished in
eight years, this veteran lawyer. already IN the
eighties, is giving fresh proof Of invincible en-
ergy.
The TWO sportsmen peers have given a good
account Of themselves in the Olympian games.
Lord Howard de Walden has been known main
ly for princely hospitality on his East Anglian
shooting estate and the splendid decoration OF
his Belgravian mansion, Sesford House. where
he has a fine collection Of armor. But he is
also an energetic patron of the turf, practiced
swordsman. and has gone far afeld in hunting
big game. Lord Desborough has been a most
useful public servant in protecting the waters
o. the Thames. and is one Of the best fencers in
London and an expert in many branches Of
6Dort.
ART SALES AND COLLECTIONS.
American tourists VIII be favored by the ad-
mirable exhibition OF old Flemish and modern
Belgian art in the Guildhau opening next week
Two modern English pictures sold for fair
prices az Christie's to-day. one is Lord Leigh
tons Farewell" painted thirteen years ago
grl In purple and brown draperies on a mar
Die reFTace-and The other Tol,, Nrgr,,s.,.
Grace, girl in a fancy costume. There will
% an important sale Of Jewels az Christie's next
week belonging 10 the late Lady Currie. the
ate Mrs. Reuben Sassoon and others II will
lnelule pair n earrings worn by Marie An
'onette and The Duchesse d'Angoulerne A fine
example ~ collecting conducted on business
principles has been offered al Sotheby's where
La"in Humans books and engravings have
'een sold an prices far above cost. A uezzotint
$3.50 -O'
ELLEN TERRTR JTBTLEE.
Ellen Terrys admirers. after rallying in force
a. His Mojesty's Theatre last night where she
p-syeo Mistress Page" are cheering wildly to-
1ss az ile Adelphi Theatre, where she takes
N'a' part ln Measure for Measure" She will
1ppeaT tonight IN Captain Brassbound's Con-
version an The Court Theatre. The testimonial
Matinee is deferred until June
'iE plays Of Shakespeare's are splenddy pro-
ou'ed dr Nr Tree ia honor OF oonmemoration
week and Mr Benson's series Stratford is
uif most ambitious yet undertaken at the Me-
morial Theatre
Alfred Sgtros Fascinating Nj Vsnderveldt"
mas star,ed well al the Garrick Theatre. Violet
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