New-York tribune., 1906-07-22
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ssb Miss Dundas has been a Parliamentary
.vsnt which. has brought the members OF
.ne recent UniOnist Cabinet together IN ad-
,o,ning pews and has eup1sed the Hobbies
into the fretsed aisles The bridegroom Is pop
rlsr on both sides Of the House. and there hes
bssn general good feeling over his genuine
love match with the fair. graceful girl. The
church crowded. for II was a smart wedding,
Nth eight bridesmaids, who wore Dsrectoire
coats and cTinoIine hats with long plurnes, and
sEo train-beareTs IN charming costume The
BRIDE looked handsome in a simply made white
ssfin gown Perhaps the man who Is happiest
over the wedding is the equity member from
birmingham, whose affection for his son is uu-
usually close and tender.
The fortunes OF the Radical Ministry are hum
ming IS merrily as marriage bells The Educa-
don bill has reached the report stage and
while autumn session win be required for
he unfinished business, an excellent record has
been made for industry and efaciency. It is a
government that knows its own mind and Il
does not finch from its convictions II lveeps its
faith with the Labor group and marches boldly
On the road toward radicaIism. John Burns
from the government bench, without causing a
thrn Of surprise in any part OF the house. con-
denns The pauper compounds for the unem
uloyed, and unfolds tentatfvely a democratic
urograurne for public works relief measures
such as large housing scheme, the restoration
Of the forests the construction of canals the i'm,
pgoverent Of rural dwellings, and the nultipli-
cation Of holdings and alIotments. He has not
explained how the money for these measures can
be provided by government committed TO re-
trenchnent, but with million dollars available
from The treasury, and another million raised
By voluntary contributions. there viii be ample
resources for dealing with the distress next win
-.
that paupe-s are manufactured IN large measure
n the ed-,lnistration OF the poor Law. supule-
rnented by doles under the unemployed act.
THE MILITARY PLANS.
Mr. Ealdsass military reform measures con-
rnue 70 command attention in and out OF ParIia-
nent Their really important feature is the ls-
bIty o the militia for foreign service in case No
an emergency. This force, while exaggerated on
paper. has actual strength OF 5000 men. but
before Il can be regarded as a solid reserve for
emergencies the terms OF enlistment must be
altered BY new declarations by the men, Affirm
ing their readiness for service abroad. The ef-
fective strength Of the army for expeditiouary
purposes Viii be increased by the enlargement
o. The militia service. though the regulars VIII
be reduced by ten battaIions. The military crit
ios Of Germany DO not take a serious view OF the
British army, which is constantly undergoing
n the question OF the reduction OF the British
naval ornaments. Several prominent members
of the Cabinet have wanted 20 cut down the
shipbufldtng for the navy, but the Admiralty
after strenuous struggle, has followed Sir John
Fishers advice and declined % alter the ofncial
programme. While Il is clear that the govern
ment cannot offer IN the impending interpa--
hsmentary conference any assurance that its
naval arnanents viii be reduced, II can send
delegates 70 the Hague conference after setting
an example BY disbanding some Of its regulars
and saving money on its military establishment
PEACE CONGRESS WORK.
The government IS preparing for the Peace
Congress by a series Of consultations and con-
tesenoes among the officials Of the various de-
partments. The British delegates win have
carefully defined policy. prearanged after the
questions have been discussed privately by the
law officers OF the Crown, the Admiralty and
Var once experts and the officials Of the Board
q Trade and Of other organizations. These
consultations have been in progress for many
weeks and when the congress meets at The
Hague the British delegates VIII have their work
cur out for them and be in a position TO take
decisive leadership and action These prelini-
nary measures may impress the Washington
government with the necessity for similar con-
sultations, SO that the American delegates may
have equally definite instructions and an equally
vel dtgested policy. The Liberal government
may prove unexpectedly favorable to the Amer
lean principle Of exempting private property at
sea from capture under any flag.
The Inte-parliau1entary Conference next week
VIII be unusual body. There will be a thou
Eand delegates. one-third British and two-thirds
foreign Arbitration, armaments. neutral rights,
tae inv1olability OF private property IN war time
.FA -H-
soyai Gallery adjoining the House OF Lords. It
VII be an experience meeting in the interests Of
rational peace and attended by trained legisla-
tors of many countries. There will be royal
nospdtality st Windsor. a reception at the Nam
sion House and banquet at the Crystal Palace.
Inc labor members and advanced radicals are
deeply Interested IN the conference, and the
ministers are most sympathetic
LADY CURZONS DEATH
Lady Curzon's death was not unexpected. as
ner health was shattered by her illness in Wal
ne- Castle following her protracted residence
India Hearty tributes have been paid by
John Morley and the press TO her wonanly quail
ties and her cooperation with her husband in
public work IN India Like Lady Harcourt and
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, she has shown the
eapacity Of American women to give helpful
Devotion 20 their husbands in their political
careers abroad.
Alfred Belts death has forced the cynIcs 10
admit that even South African millionaires have
other qualities than those necessary in money
making and political intrigue. His viii dis
closes Cecil Rhodes's influence over him, and II
vas The chief motive power In the financiers s
career In addition TO princely benefactions IL
the London and Johannesburg universities and
70 numerous other educational institutions. and
Charitable requests. the largest amount, f1,2O1-
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